Kerstin’s place was quiet and cozy. The location is near the beach but far enough from the craziness of the boardwalk. The room does not have air conditioning, so we were a little on the warm side, but there is a fan and we opened the door to cool it down at night. The listing does not indicate a/c, so this was an oversight on our end however it wasn’t a big issue. Just mentioning in case future guests run hot like my husband. Kerstin was friendly, welcoming and checked in during our stay to ensure they everything was ok. She even left us some delicious homemade baked goods 😋 I would recommend her place to those visiting Santa Cruz!!