We booked Ben’s place as a little bit of a last minute getaway for a weekend and are so glad we did! He was extremely communicative and there were lovely touches like wine and beer in the fridge when we arrived. The place was very comfortable and had very possible amenity you could ask for. We ate out for all of our meals but the kitchen was extremely well stocked with pots, coffee maker, blender, toaster, plates, utensils, etc. The living room was a great space for hanging out with a Smart TV connected to countless streaming apps and a whole DVD library as well. The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was great as well. The location is stellar as it’s lovely and quiet but close enough to get downtown with a quick 5 minute drive. Also very close to Whole Foods, Shopper’s Corner and coffee/bakeries. I can definitely recommend Ben’s place for a lovely stay and the perfect home base for exploring the Santa Cruz, Monterey, Carmel area.