this was our first stay in an airbnb & we weren’t sure what to expect but we had a great time staying with meredith! her home is so beautiful, the room & deck were so adorable (very clean!!) we loved it! it’s very close to the beaches & what i assume is the downtown area with lots of shops. lots of good places to eat as well, i recommend the silver spur for breakfast!! definitely a great place to stay if you’re traveling in santa cruz, we would definitely stay again! (: