We were traveling up the California coast and wanted to stay in Santa Cruz. I contacted Marie Grace around 11 am and she responded within 30 minutes, offering me accommodation right away for that evening! The room wasn't open until 3 pm, so we had a lovely lunch within walking distance, 2 blocks from the ocean. When it was time to check-in, it really couldn't have been any easier. The room was immaculate, and it was obvious that Marie Grace cared tremendously about her space and the mood it set--one of calm and beauty. Her garden is one of the most peaceful I've ever visited, a mini ecosystem of its own, certainly a place where a mindful person could easily meditate.

When we left the next morning my traveling companion accidentally left his wallet under the guest notebook--we didn't realize it until we were already past Half Moon Bay. I was able to message Marie Grace who let me know that the wallet had been found! We drove back to Santa Cruz to be joyfully reunited with credit cards and money, but had no place to stay for the evening. Marie Grace offered her place again, and we stayed another night. The whole experience was better than we could ever have anticipated. I can wholeheartedly recommend the Jasmine Studio.