This is an absolutely spectacular area to explore. There are countless things to see and do. That being said, I wish I had looked a bit more closely at this accommodation before reserving. On the plus side, is it conveniently located near Santa Cruz and Felton. Our daughter had recently begun classes at UCSC and it took roughly 20 minutes to get to her dorm--we made many trips back and forth! The owner, Nicky, had the house well-stocked: plenty of towels, blankets, etc., as well as paper towels, tissues, kitchen amenities, soaps and shampoo. The home is built on a steep hillside and the multiple decks provided gorgeous views. We enjoyed watching the local wildlife, many birds and bats! On the negative side, it is situated directly off the main road--by merely a few feet! Road noise is constant. Getting in and out of the "driveway" was not easy due to the tight parking situation and traffic. You basically have to floor it to make a u-turn! The home itself is strangely laid out. You enter into a small kitchen. Off of that is a bedroom (queen bed), followed by another bedroom (twin bed). These are separated by sliding doors, so traveling noise can be an issue. There is only one full bath, located off of the twin bed room. This means that anytime anyone needs use the bathroom, they must enter and disturb the person sleeping in the twin bed. Not ideal. The third bedroom is on the lower deck (queen bed). There is an outdoor shower (questionable privacy) and sink on this level but no toilet. The home does not have a communal living area. When we arrived, the twin bed was set up as a "sofa" and there was a TV there as well. Obviously, the home's strength is in the outdoor living spaces (decks), yet these are not wide spaces and are unequipped for larger gatherings. We had to put tables together to seat the four of us for meals. Certainly not a big deal, but prospective renters should be aware. All in all, we had a very good visit, but would not rent again for parties larger than three people.