If I could give this home 10 stars, I would! We were two families with young children vacationing in the Santa Cruz/Aptos area. The home was perfectly equipped for our stay. We loved the bright, natural light in the living space, and the furnishings were comfortable for our families. The kitchen was well stocked with all the amenities you would need, including a nice sized grill on the deck with propane for grilling out, and a nice selection of pantry items. When we stayed in, the board games were a huge hit, and our kids loved the movie selection. Ample sized washer and dryer complete with laundry soap were helpful. The beach walk was just a short walk down the road, and we loved walking to Marianne's for ice cream. We love Aptos, and vacationing in this area. Staying here was the icing on our cake! Thank you for a wonderful stay!