This is a great little space in a great little part of town. I’d never heard of Aptos, but it’s the perfect place to stay when visiting Santa Cruz, since it’s about 15-20 minutes away and not full of tourists/ crowds. The space itself has everything you need, and the kitchenette is a perfect touch. The stroll to the beach was my favorite, as it’s relaxing and cool light exercise in the morning (especially with the stairs). The hosts were super responsive and made sure I had everything I needed. We ran into one of the owners a few times and they were always super friendly, helpful, and great to talk to. I would recommend 100%. Super clean too, which was extremely important for us, especially during this season.