Overall, the experience at Sharon's place was great - quick check-in, effective communication, comfortable rooms, parking for more than one car. Sharon is an amazing host - she was there to answer any questions and made us feel really welcome! Besides, she was super flexible with the check-in time and some additional guests visiting us for a dinner.
Although Aptos is not the most vibrant town in the area, it is still a good choice if you want to stay within 30-40 minutes drive from Santa Cruz as well as Monterey / Carmel - and a lot less expensive!!
The only thing about is that the number of rules at the property to follow felt a bit overwhelming at times.. but nonetheless, everything went well and we really enjoyed our stay at Sharon's place. Highly recommended!