This place is in an amazing location and is dog-friendly but we weren't crazy about it. I'm not picky or fancy by any means, but for the cost ($500 for 2 nights), this place was too small for 4 ppl and mostly unkempt. It would be best for a couple and the rate should be lower in my opinion. The 2nd "bed" was a small sofa that turned into an uncomfortable full-sized bed and was in a room meant as a dining room. Once folded out, it took up all the space so it was really tight.
Other cons:
There was no common area to hang out in aside from the tiny kitchen.
There were no kitchen towels, so we had to use some of the bath towels in the kitchen, but no spare bath towels either.
The shower head is much too low and I'm only 5'4".
No shampoo, only 2 conditioner bottles, so bring your own.
The yard was overgrown and unswept. The lawn furniture was dirty and falling apart. The BBQ pits were rusty and not sure they were functional. The guest yard was also being used to store old rusty bikes and an old small hot tub. Felt a bit like we were hangin' out in a junk yard.
Pros:
The host was nice and gave us privacy.
A short walk to the beach!!
Dog-friendly
By a creek with frogs singing you to sleep.
A safe, quiet and private neighborhood.
Walking distance to many restaurants and shops. Perfect location.
I'm sure it would be totally fine for 1-2 people, we just had high hopes and were a bit disappointed. We still enjoyed our time in Santa Cruz immensely!