Myriam's property is the perfect spot for a quick family get-away. Well-situated just a few flat blocks from the beach, there is a coffeeshop, delicious deli with great selections and a cafe restaurant with outdoor seating within those blocks as well. You don't even need take-out if not wanted, the kitchen is well stocked, and we made use of the BBQ on the deck. Having the bedrooms downstairs was great as both kids were able to have a private space to do their zoom school calls while we were upstairs. Quick beach walks over lunch made their day! I can't say enough good things about it!! Parking and access was easy, having two bathrooms (one on each floor) was perfect for our family of four. We loved the supplied books and games (we got hooked on banana grams!). It was nice having a t.v. in the master and Netflix made it easy for us to find something to watch upstairs that we could all agree on. We loved having the deck - I had a zoom meeting one morning and sat at the picnic table watching the world go by, and then we had our Pixie's deli lunch there after. The umbrella was awesome because we had a hot weekend, and it allowed us to hang out on the deck out of the direct sun! The bright colors, beautiful wood floors and decorator touches really made it lively and beachy (my daughter said it put out good vibes!). We loved having a King bed in the master, and the girls enjoyed their bunks and the barn door for their bedroom. My daughter liked the extra space from the top bunk for storage. She even put her suitcase up there! There is neat unique space under the stairs "Harry Potter closet" where another child or even adult could sleep or play! The space is used very well and everything is super clean - they even had a vitamix blender! Myriam is clearly a lovely and friendly person, my communication with her was easy and wonderful. She has been helping Santa Cruz fire evacuees, offering her house for those who have been displaced. I can't recommend this rental enough, and we are hoping that we can go back soon!