My family of four stayed here for two nights. After searching lots of places in the area I am really happy I chose this house. Here is why we enjoyed our stay:
Hosts: From the start all communication and questions were responded to promptly. The host family was genuinely nice, and made us feel welcome immediately. We arrived a couple hours later than expected after a long day of driving and traffic, they were very flexible. They knew that two young boys were with us and the beds were ready for them. They also greeted us when we arrived and gave us a walk through of where we were staying. They have a dog, which was a plus for us, he is exceptionally well trained and was great with our kids.
House: The house was great, it is decorated very nicely and was actually much larger than we expected. It is on a very quiet street. The hosts thought of everything we could need on our stay and there is a full size fridge, oven, and dishes. The beds were comfortable and the four of us had plenty of room. The artwork fits the space and adds a really nice touch. We were excited to find Scrabble in the closet as well, my wife and I were able to play a game after the kids went to sleep and it made us feel at home.
Location: I was not familiar with the region when looking for a place to stay, but it was perfect. In one day we went to the Roaring Camp Railroad (less than 10 minutes from house) and rode a steam engine train up a mountain through a redwood forest, and later went to the beach and boardwalk in Santa Cruz. There are restaurants, a grocery store, and gas station nearby. It was great to stay in a quiet area with so much to do nearby.
Overall I would recommend this house, it was a good fit for my family and it was great to feel at home on a road trip of multiple hotel stays.