Our family had a great time in Santa Cruz and Carl's house met our needs. It was very comfortable for our six family members and had a great view of the ocean from the deck and the living room. The kitchen had all the amenities for cooking and the kitchen space was very roomy and airy! It was a great location for the Monarch viewing with one site only a short walk away and having the bikes to bike to the Natural Bridges site was great and for getting around the local area. It was a great location being so close tho the walk along the ocean and although there was traffic going by it was relatively quiet and the neighborhood was very pleasant with ample parking. My daughter who is a musician was thrilled having the guitar at the house and as a family we enjoyed the games and books that were in the house for our enjoyment. Would recommend this house for anyone visiting Santa Cruz!