We felt welcomed from the moment we walked into Michael and Mary's rental. It was clean, neat, and so close to downtown (three blocks), yet nestled away in what felt like a quiet retreat in the hills. Michael and Mary are the nicest hosts: unobtrusive, but willing to please and accommodate. They were welcoming and helpful. If you get the chance to meet them, they are wonderful people! The apartment itself is perfect for 2 people, but could accommodate 3, 4 in a pinch. The bed was ample and comfortable. There is a deck outside with a bit of a view, and a small patio. The kitchen is nicely stocked with silverware, pots, pans, some basic spices, a gas oven/stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee grinder and drip coffee maker. The wi-fi worked great and was fast. Netflix, Amazon Prime, and HBO were all available. Everything was neat and tidy. The location can't be beat. It's only a few blocks to Pacific Avenue and all the downtown Santa Cruz shops and restaurants, and we walked there every day. There's a covered place to park. In the end, we stayed there for about a month, and it felt like we had a nice second home, which is something we only rarely feel when we travel.