What a great host, the home was clean and well equipped for our family of 6. The location was central to Ocean Blvd and minutes (by car) from the boardwalk and downtown. Since it is located in a quiet residential neighborhood, you don't have to deal with street noise, or hassle with parking. Great communication with the host prior to our stay, easy check in and check out. Surprised to see a complimentary bottle of wine and two bottles of beer in the fridge! My children loved playing the available board games prior to going to bed after a long day exploring the town. We used some of the guides that Ben has available to decide on our dining choices during our stay. Hope this listing is available for our stay next time we visit Santa Cruz.