We were grateful to have a great summer get-away at Kris and Shane’s place. It was perfect for our young family of 3 and we loved the open layout on the top floor and the seamless outdoor-indoor connection w the adjoining deck. We loved unwinding out there in the afternoons. While the home does share a lot w 3 other homes, it feels separate and airy. The only common shared contact point is the front gate. It was very convenient that the beach is just a short walk away and there are many other nice ones nearby in the area. I would recommend to read up local news and COVID data prior to your arrival to plan activities. Coming from the Bay Area, we did notice much less consistent mask use in Santa Cruz, including at the beach. But we were able to pivot and avoid the more busy beach areas and popular peak times. I highly recommend the UC Santa Cruz campus as a great place to ride a scooter and run around for little kids. Our daughter is asking already when we can come back. Thank you, Kris and Shane!