Staying with Linda and Kevin is the platonic ideal of the Airbnb experience. They are open, welcoming, generous, and fun. They made us feel entirely at home, gave us space, but were always open to chat, play some darts, or otherwise guide us about the area. They are incredible hosts and incredible people, and we could not recommend them highly enough.

We stayed at the "Ohana Spa" for about ten days. The room is nice and comfortable--soft bed, enough space, two cozy terrycloth robes. The outdoor kitchen and shower are fun, totally usable, and, frankly, beautiful. Kevin built a lot of it himself, and you can see all of the personal touches in the finishes and the woodworking.

Linda provided us with breakfast food--granola, yogurt, croissants, muffins, fresh tomatoes from her garden, fruit. Our typical day involved walking through a meadow to a gorgeous beach, swimming with sea lions, otters, and dolphins, and then returning to the Ohana, where we would grill some food, sit in a hot tub, and hang out around the fire.

If you're in the Santa Cruz area and you want a place to stay, you will not find anything better than the Ohana Spa. Five stars!