The location is excellent. In one day we biked along cliff drive to take in gorgeous coastal vistas, ate breakfast at a cafe overlooking the beach, walked the boardwalk, looked at some marine exhibits, relaxed on the beach, strolled down the riverwalk, and shopped and ate in downtown Santa Cruz. This was all in easy walking distance!
The beach house itself is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Kendall really thought hard to provide everything you might need (and I forgot a few things, so this was a big help!)
I only wish we'd had a longer stay! I might book another trip here, let me check my calendar....