The house was lovely! It is close to all the fun activities and adventures in Santa Cruz. The cottage was very clean. The hot tub was also very clean and private, right outside the back door. All of the amenities were wonderful and made for a comfy vacation for my family. We enjoyed lounging, watching tv, cooking meals, sitting in the garden and easily jumping in our van to a short drive to the Boardwalk or Mystery Spot. We were also thankful to Mara for accommodating our late reservation when our other AirBnB did not work out. She saved our trip! I would highly recommend this spot for a family visiting Santa Cruz!