I am SO glad that I rented Jay's cottage for a weekend getaway! After a long day of exploring the Santa Cruz area, it was so nice to "come home" to this cozy, adorable cabin, light a fire in the woodstove, have a glass of wine and sit in the jacuzzi on the deck - and while every inch of this place shows so much care and attention to detail, the jacuzzi is definitely the best part. Jay has candles out there for you, and a light that shines up into the branches of the redwood trees above. There are trees literally growing up through the deck, creating this great little nook where the jacuzzi is. Even though Jay's house is close by, the cabin and deck feel very private and secluded. Jay gave us our space, but was also really friendly, laid-back, and gave us maps and lots of tips on things to see and places to eat. He was a great host and the place is very clean, well-cared for, and has a ton of character, which I totally appreciate. (Vintage rock posters? Antique, in-tune piano? Awesome labyrinth in a fairy-circle of redwood trees? Yes please!) Forget a hotel - next time I come to Santa Cruz, I will definitely give Jay a call!