Steven’s place is serene and lovely. My son and I thoroughly enjoyed grilling on the back porch, and waking up to redwoods and oblique sunlight filtering in through the windows and skylight. Steven is an attentive host and was quick to lend books and games that made my child feel at home. The nearby Forest at Niscene Marks (about a 7 minute drive, I believe) is a stellar place to hike among redwoods and creeks. We spent most of our week further south, in Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Carmel, and the drive between there and Aptos was manageable. I definitely recommend a stay here.