Pete's place is exactly as described. A beautiful house and garden with the most warm host you could imagine. If all shared places were like this, we would always choose shared places. He greeted us at the door and was available when we needed him and out of the way when we didn't.
Most of the properties in Santa Cruz are so tiny because of land value. It is clear that his house sits on a piece of land that is 4 times as large as most people in Santa Cruz get. He has taken this beautiful and rare piece of land and put his heart into every inch of it. You could find true peace in the tranquility of this backyard.
The room itself is perfect. Our own private bathroom connected to our huge and well appointed room.
The birds were calming when you are out relaxing in the yard, but even with our room being right next to the aviary, it was perfectly silent at night.
We will be back to try out the bikes and to fully enjoy the beautiful yard.
It is about a 10 minute drive to the parts of Santa Cruz you would want to tour and about 10 minutes to the even more beautiful Capitola. It may not be in the center of everything, but if you are familiar with Santa Cruz, this is better. This is a getaway and relax place.