Yvonne is the perfect host, and her place is the perfect place to stay in Santa Cruz (I should know — I’ve grew up and lived here for 20 years!)
Yvonne is a wonderful communicator, and has really pulled out all of the stops when it comes to creating a true “experience” for travelers. As opposed to other Airbnb’s who treat it purely as an income property and try to spend as little money as possible to maximize their profits, Yvonne’s beautiful cottage by the beach truly shows an immense amount of thoughtfulness and investment - both of her time and money. The home was carefully curated, with all of the little details that make a place to stay truly feel like a home away from home. Add to that, the incredible location - two blocks from the beach, an easy walk to the boardwalk, wonderful quiet neighborhood centrally located, with great coffee shops (Verve), restaurants (Lillian’s and Charlie Hong Kong) and boutique stores all close-by, and you have a winning combination!
This is the best Airbnb experience we’ve had as guests of the platform. One of a kind!