My advice is to read all the reviews of this place before you book. However, there are way too many reviews that say this place is sparkling clean. We found that to be false. The pictures online are way too flattering for what you actually get. We knew the cottage was old Santa Cruz charm and were willing to live like the locals for a week. However, this cottage needs a good deep cleaning to bring it back to life. It’s perfect for the young surfing crowd, not so much for the older non-surfers just looking to enjoy Santa Cruz. You can’t beat the location though! We loved being so close to the ocean. Annie is a great host and will take care of your needs, so that was a plus. We would not stay here again.