Carla's Garden Cottage in Santa Cruz was as advertised: attractive, clean, and centrally located. It was the great spot for a weekend on the coast. Once we arrived, we parked the car and walked to everything... the beach, the Walnut Cafe, and the Museum of Art and History for a wedding reception. After a night of dancing, the hot tub was an added plus.

We never met Carla, but we were greeted by her mother-in-law when we arrived. It is obvious that the family cares about the property and the comfort of their guests.

The lack of a kitchen wasn't a problem for us, but if we were to stay longer than two nights, we'd want more than a fridge, coffee maker, and microwave. Overall, I'd return to this VERY clean, neat, and comfortable cottage.