This is the second time I have stayed with Lauren. The location on the west side can't be beat. A couple blocks to West Cliff, Natural Bridges and Wilder, and an easy 2 mile walk, bike or run to the Boardwalk or downtown. Kitchen with all the necessary amenities to cook, and about a 20 min walk to New Leaf for groceries, yoga classes, and Kelly's French Bakery. I enjoyed both sunrise and sunset daily- not many places on the west coast where you can see a sunrise over the water.
The bed is big and one of the most comfy I have slept in. Roku for TV and a little electric fireplace. The kitchen has a coffee maker and french press, a coffee grinder, fridge, gas stove, microwave, toaster, blender, and all the dishes, pots and pans you could wish for, oil and spices, tea and cream and sugar. There are bikes to use as well if you so choose. Outside there's a little patio. At the end of the block is Derby Park, with tennis courts, frisbee golf, and a kids play structure.
Lauren is quick to respond and checked in to make sure we didn't need anything. This will continue to be my go to place to stay in Santa Cruz.