We contacted Michael at the last minute, and he was happy to accommodate us. We had stayed at his place the week before, and the place was just as excellent as it had been the first time. "It was so nice, we came back twice".
Michael's house is a great alternative to staying in Santa Cruz; Davenport, where his house is, is a quick, easy and very beautiful drive from the west side of Santa Cruz. It has a few restaurants, a local convenience/liquor store, and a great, quiet beach, among other things.