Courtney was in contact with us to make sure we had everything we needed and brought us extra towels and more coffee. She's very friendly and made it super easy to check in and out.

The place is small but the location is fantastic and we had everything we needed (my husband and I stayed for a long weekend with our five year old daughter). The kitchen is fully stocked, the shower is fantastic (great water pressure, lots of hot water), and the bed was comfy. We didn't hang in the room too much as we were visiting family nearby but it was perfect for what we needed. Courtney has done a nice job with the space.

One thing I would note is there is some noise. At night, the frogs and crickets in the creek are very loud. I liked it, but you might want to bring earplugs if that would bother you. I found it soothing and thought it was cool to hear the frogs! Also, we were able to hear some music and TV through the wall in the bedroom, but only during the day/evening - never when we were trying to sleep.

Being able to park in the driveway was nice because parking in the neighborhood can be scarce.

This is a good deal in a great neighborhood - a short walk to the beach and to shops/restaurants. Enjoy Santa Cruz!