Tara's place was exactly what we needed for a weekend stay in Santa Cruz! It has a separate entrance and is the lowest level of her house. It's very spacious and has tons of natural lighting! The kitchen is well stocked with glasses, dishes and basics for meal prep. It got cold at night but there is a heater that warmed up the apartment fairly quickly. There is one bathroom and you have to walk through one of the bedrooms to access it. We didn't have anyone staying in this room but it might be awkward if you stay with a large group and have to use the restroom in the middle of the night. Because the apartment is below her house, you can hear people moving above you, especially in the morning. It's not too loud but you may want to bring ear plugs if you're a light sleeper.