we had a really great time at this spot! it was in a great location. we spent a lot of time in Santa Cruz, Felton, the Henry Cowell park, and lots of surrounding beaches and lookouts. we drove up to SF our last day and had a blast. the communication between us and the hosts was super accommodating, and there were clear instructions and helpful tips. lots of stairs, quite a few spiders, but that was ok! fairly easy driving in and out once you got used to the hills and drives.
we did have some issues with the guest staying in the main house, who must have been there for an exceptionally quiet experience. they did not appreciate us (four adults) talking at regular volumes or coming and going through the shared space. they complained within the first hour or two of us being there and made us feel very uncomfortable. our unit was the lower level of the main space, so you can hear foot steps and occasional voices of those upstairs. I don't blame the hosts for this, as the sour guest could have happened to anyone, but an FYI as the closeness could be a deciding factor for other groups. our situation seemed unique as this particular other guest was quite hostile toward us. the hosts helped us feel comfortable and not anxious about it!
we loved this area and home, and we were super happy with our stay overall.