I had a blissful stay at Lauren's place! It's only three blocks from the beach and close to everything! Lauren's place has everything you need and nothing you don't. It is bright, immaculately clean and more spacious than I had expected. I'm allergic to cats and when she told me there was one on the property who never goes in the rental I was a little worried but I had absolutely no problems. This is actually one of the cleanest and allergy free Airbnb's I've stayed at. I will definitely be staying at Lauren's the next time I'm in Santa Cruz (if it's available once everyone finds out what a great place it is).