What stands out about this home is the quality and attention to detail. The home is beautifully decorated and fully outfitted like a personal home instead of a rental property. Elaine has thought of everything both in the house setup and in the instructions and information. If you have any questions or needs, she is readily available both before your arrival and during your visit.
This was the perfect home for our stay in Santa Cruz. Our visit was a mix of vacation, work from home and family time. Our group of 4 adults and 1 child (2 grandparents, 2 parents and a 13 month old) stayed here for the month of August. Our daughter and family of four who are temporarily based in Santa Cruz live nearby. The home was the base for the group.
The home’s layout and amenities supported our wide range of uses. During the week our son and DIL were able to work from home using a bedroom and the garage as their offices (who knew ping pong tables make great desks!). The kitchen is large and fully equipped which worked great for nightly family dinners, baking with my granddaughters and birthday celebrations. There is also an amazing outdoor kitchen/grill which we used many nights. There are three living space / hang-out areas and many dining options (we ate dinner outside most nights). And there are many entertainment options – ping pong, pool table, fire pit (we had lots of smores), TV/cable, bikes, beach supplies and more.
It was an easy home to have a small, very mobile child Elaine was able to provide a high chair which was a big help. The only potential challenge was bath time without a tub. This was easily solved with the blow-up tub we brought. It that worked very well and was a big hit with our granddaughter.
The home’s location is great. We liked that it was near the beach, coffee shops, and groceries but a bit away from all the touristy busy areas. Perfect for daily walks along Cliff Drive, a short walk to the Natural Bridges State Beach, coffee shops and more. The wharf and Boardwalk were just a short bike ride or drive.
We would definitely stay here again and I highly recommend you try it.