I cannot say enough good things about my extended stay in this lovely home. Mary Ellen is the perfect host, and I always felt so welcome in the common areas. The room is cozy, and was just perfect for my purposes. I absolutely loved being so close to the boardwalk, the wharf and the beautiful walk along the West Cliff Drive. Midnight, the cockatoo, is a miracle to behold. What a magnificent creature! I hope to have a reason to return to Santa Cruz so that I can stay here again. This was my very first AirBnB booking, and I could not have had a better introduction to the whole experience than this one! FIVE STARS!!!