The house is adorable, accented with lovely items the host picked up in Cuba, Mexico etc. It is less than 10min walk to the beach and reknowned surf location called (Pleasure Point) 41st Street. We chose this home because it was close to surfing (we came to surf, cycle and run while we were visiting Santa Cruz). The bed was very comfortable, room was airy (no air conditioning) and the towels were fluffy and clean. The bathroom, shower, toilet that we shared with the host was clean and charming (Seagreen tile, small and very clean!). There is a floor heater (house was built in the late 50s) and it is loud when you step on it as you walk down the tiny hall to your room in the 1000 sq ft space you share with the host. We preplanned to arrive late with the host as we knew we would be battling traffic and she was kind enough to allow us to arrive late (We actually arrived later than planned due to work meetings traffic and some challenges getting our boards and bikes onto the car). The host was very gracious and kind to allow us to put our high end bikes and surf boards in surf bags on her enclosed porch. We carefully washed off our feet in her front yard and left sandy shoes outside the house. Our host was also kind enough to let us use her kitchen when she realized that the ad offered kitchen, washer dryer, and other amenities that the host didn't intend to include in the $120/night plus an additional $20/person after 1 person. (2 people are $140/night plus other costs total $155/night). I explained to the host that we only book places with kitchens when we stay at airbnb locations. We are both extremely healthy eaters and make organic coffee and protein shakes in the am, and although we are typically gone all day we would be back to make dinner in the evening. I brought some light food/greens to eat in the evening. She allowed us to use the kitchen and stressed that we clean up after ourselves. I was very very careful to keep the kitchen clean (no dishwasher so all dishes have to be cleaned by hand), the floors free of any dirt/sand from us, and to keep the bathroom clean. The host reminded us that the reservation was not for the whole house only the bedroom. I also helped the host by paying the additional $20/night for my boyfriend, in cash, because she couldn't figure out how to include the additional amount per night via air bnb. Typically with AirBNB the ad says private room, it simply means you don't share a room and if the amenities include kitchen it usually means you get to use the kitchen. I always want to be considerate and careful in a host's home. I also look for places that are welcoming and the host charming and warm so that my stay...