We loved Jackie as much as we loved her place, which was absolutely great! She is a delightful host-- warm, easy going, super-friendly and generous! We were greeted with a welcome bottle of wine, which was a very nice touch. Her apartment is impeccably clean and beautifully furnished. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful, yet only a five minute drive to the freeway and a short drive into Santa Cruz. It was our first stay in Soquel, but we were charmed by its small town appeal--nice antique shops, with restaurants and pleasant walks around a town sprinkled with a sampling of Victorian houses and nice trees. Parts of it had a New England vibe for me. Back to Jackie's place: It is located downstairs below her house and is very private, facing out onto a lovingly landscaped yard, with a cafe table, chairs, two chaises and a barbecue. There is a solid wall of beautiful blooming purple passion vines--so pretty! The apartment is spacious and has a nice new flat screen tv in the living room. The bed is very comfortable and the linens super soft and cozy (I slept like a baby)! In short, I liked everything about our stay and would not hesitate to come back again.