Khristina was the perfect host for our over 3 month stay at the Epworth Carriage house. She warmly greeted us and our dog upon our arrival and spent time to be sure we were perfectly comfortable. She explained in great detail all the "workings" of the place and was always "only a text message away". Throughout our nearly 4 month stay, every detail was taken care of and we have been totally comfortable.
The carriage house has been lovingly restored and yet still retains its originality. The shower is unbelievable and one that you would expect to find at a luxury resort. The bed is comfortable, the furnishings are lovely and it all made for a very welcoming stay.
The location is amazing - with peeks of the ocean and only steps away from the beautiful West Cliff Drive. Walking along the coast while viewing the absolutely awesome sunsets and the terrific surfers was great fun. We loved being able to walk our dog along that path each day as well as being so close to downtown Santa Cruz and all its amenities. We could walk to the wharf as well as easily visit restaurants in Capitola, Aptos, etc. We enjoyed day trips to nearby places such as Carmel, Big Sur, Monterey, San Francisco, Sausalito, Berkeley and Palo Alto.
This place was more than "a home away from home" and we were reluctant to leave. Our visit here was a very memorable one.