Accolades

We love happy guests.
Here’s what they have to say after staying with us.

Seabright Beach

We just got settled in and absolutely LOVE your house. So beautiful and wonderfully equipped. I know we're going to have a great time here! We invited another couple for dinner tonight because, really, what's the point of getting to stay in a fabulous house unless you get to show it off! You guys created such a wonderful space here. Thanks for everything. -Sydney L.

Thanks Laura! My friends and I had a wonderful time at the 5-Star(fish) and loved the location and the beach house set up. We will definitely keep your place in mind for our next get together. -Jessica C.

Laura, Thanks for a wonderful stay in Santa Cruz. We had a very good time and put the roof terrace to good use. -Thomas L

We had a wonderful time. Great time, great house. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it highly. Again, fabulous place. Thank you so much for your hospitality. -Norma R.

We had such a wonderful time. Every member of our family, as well as my daughter's girlfriends, said how beautiful they thought the house was. We definitely will keep 5-Star(fish) at the top of our list for future vacations. We also enjoyed Claudia's (housekeeper) warmth and eagerness to please. You have a treasure there! Again, thank you, Laura. Your home is so warm and inviting--you have brought the beach indoors very successfully. We LOVED it! -Laurel B.

You pretty much thought of everything. Hope we can rent again my grandchildren had a blast. We left some of our beach toys that we brought for you to use in the future. Thanks again. -Linda G.

Thank you for such a well-appointed and lovely home in which to spend a most memorable vacation! Everything was there for us. It all was so comfortable, convenient and clean! We are planning a return visit next summer! -Ann J.

We had the most marvelous time at 5-Starfish. It’s the best ever place we have stayed at in Santa Cruz and the best location. Claudia is darling, she’s super sweet. We want to rent again next year. Thank you so much, it was wonderful. -Laurel H.

We had a wonderful stay in your Seabright Beach House last week! What a beautiful job you did with the house. We hope to rent your lovely house again in the future! -Christine C.

We had a wonderful time last week @ 5-Starfish. What a great house. Thank you. –Ric J.

Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic house with us! We will definitely be back :) -Layna B.

Hi Laura, A belated "Thank You" for everything - the house was perfect and you and Claudia was so accommodating and helpful. I’m happy to provide a recommendation or referral for the property if you ever need one. Thanks again. -Olivia W.

Just had to let you know that my golf group had a wonderful time on our trip to Santa Cruz and a big part of that was your fabulous house. You did a great job with the decor, appliances, amenities, well-stocked kitchen and comfortable furnishings. (We all loved the Aveda bath products.) Best of all, the location was terrific. We were able to take walks to the ocean, river, boardwalk and boat harbor as well as to restaurants. Watching the sunset with our wine and munchies from the great deck and front porch was a highlight of each evening. I hope to return with some of my grand kids in the near future. –Phyllis L.

Thank you Laura! Wonderful place with an amazing kitchen! One of our friends was the group's personal chef and he'd die for a kitchen like that. Santa Cruz was perfect too. –Jonathan K.

The place was amazing. I think we'll be coming back soon. It was the highlight of the year. :) -Steve B.

Thanks Laura, The house was beautiful. We enjoyed it very much as you had said we would. Thanks for everything Laura!

Hope to visit again soon..... -Hye S

Dear Laura, We had a wonderful time. Your home is the perfect vacation spot! Even the weather was good (we didn't know that was included in the rental!) We look forward to another family vacation at 5 Star(fish) in the future. -Pat F

I'm a chef who loves your kitchen!! -Greta G

We had a great time! The weather was great and my Dad was even able to go up to the deck and sit in the Sun. Thanks for everything we would love to stay there again. -Johnelle

Hi Laura! We are having a wonderful time. Thank you for the amazing job with the house. We are here celebrating my husband's 40th b-day and the family is really enjoying the stay. Thank you for the wine, it was perfect with the tri-tip. Your kitchen is so well stocked! Our kids love the kids' room with all the games. We certainly hope to come back again next year. - Tiffany

Laura, I absolutely loved the house. You're attention to detail is unmatched! - Gianna

Laura, We had an absolutely wonderful time this weekend!! We had a little family/friend baby shower and everyone who came said "This house is AMAZING!" - it was a big hit. We all lounged and had margaritas on the deck and had plenty of food, family, fun, and laughter. Thank you so much! Your home is beautiful and we'll keep it in mind for the next family function. - Audrey