Mary Ellen's bottom floor condo room feels like it has its own front door and is very private from the upstairs areas. The room was clean and has good light and the location can't be beat to spend time at the boardwalk, wharf and downtown Santa Cruz. You can literally walk to a plentitude of coffee shops, restaurants and beautiful scenic ocean views. Check out the local calendar for fun events held nearby, chili cookoff, marching band competition, volleyball etc. I worked in the room during the weekdays and the wifi was strong and the desk was adequate, plus what's not to love about cappuccino and cookies!