We rented the entire duplex with friends and it was perfect for our two families. The location is great...quiet street a few minutes walk from shops, restaurants and the beach, and a short drive to food markets and Santa Cruz.
We rent houses a few times a year; this is easily one of the best in terms of comfort and having everything we needed. We travel with our own sharp knives because rentals usually have dull ones, but we didn't have to unpack ours on this trip. The kitchen had everything we needed....appliances that all look new, full set of dishes and glassware, plenty of cookware, PLUS coffee/tea/half-n-half creamers & beverages in the fridge and basket full of snack foods. Really nice touch.
Comfy beds w/high quality bedding, plenty of thick towels in both bathrooms.
For the beach, there's a wagon in the garage loaded with new chairs, and some sand toys.
Claire was extremely responsive to any questions. Highly recommend both of these units.