We had a wonderful stay in Aptos CA. The place was not a surprise; it was as it was described. The weather got quite bad one night and Mariam gave us a email I night to let us know where flashlights were in case they were needed. The neighbors were very friendly. Our daughter brought her dog for a few days and she enjoyed the things special for her dog. We enjoyed having a place to park our car. I wish we had more control over the weather. The house is very close to the beach and flat walking.