Heron House was the PERFECT place for our family to feel like we had easy access to the beach (we went with 3 generations and invariably someone needed to stay back at the house as the rest of us enjoyed the water and sand) AND we had privacy from other beach goers.
The hot tub was a hit with everyone - it felt clean, comfortable and again, shielded from any other passer-bys.
The multiple outdoor areas on all sides of the house made it feel like we had plenty of options of places to hangout, drink and eat. We have a 2 year old and this home felt very friendly for a toddler with a little oversight.
I highly recommend this for a group getaway in Santa Cruz!