We had a great stay with Michael and Ashlie. The place looks even more lovely in person, and is equipped with books, toys, and kid supplies that makes it extremely convenient for traveling with a toddler. The proximity to Santa Cruz downtown, wharf, boardwalk, and beach is a huge plus - we were able to walk to those attractions. The home has everything we needed and the hosts offered recommendations to local food scene and activities that really became highlight of our visit. We would stay again!
Note that place is located on top of their garage and requires a flight of stairs to access. Street parking can be tricky to find and we parked at a different block (we felt a bit nervous about safety/break-ins but of course nothing happened).