Pretty much the best home base you can imagine for staying in the Santa Cruz/Redwoods area. I spent a lot of time around here as a kid, and Kari's place captures the best of what the location offers. Nestled far enough away from traffic to be really quiet, but close enough to hop on down to Santa Cruz/Monterey to the South, or San Jose/Silicon Valley over the hill. There's an impressive kitchen with everything you need to actually cook meals (and good grocery stores close by); a very cozy living area; and fast, reliable Internet. The high ceilings and an open layout are refreshing, and the front porch is perfect for whiling away cool summer evenings. Recommend highly.