Courtney was an excellent host for an excellent spot! Courtney kindly called us ahead of our reservation to give some traffic and restaurant advice, and made himself further available via cell phone. The spacious studio itself is impeccably clean and well-provisioned. Perfect size for two people. The studio is 1/2 block from the beach, and nestled into a very safe-feeling and upscale neighborhood near Seabright. There are several restaurants within walking distance, and the rest of Santa Cruz is easily accessed by a short drive. The child of the family living above the studio did make a little noise running around in the morning, but it was a minor complaint in total. Highly recommended!