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Hi, I’m Desiree

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Santa Cruz

We love our home in Santa Cruz and would love to offer a little slice of it! We also love to help out our community. This seems like a great fit to tie those together. We are walking distance to downtown yet in a small neighborhood. We have water hook up, free wifi, and laundry mat 3 min walk away. 

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Tj Barcanic profile picture

Tj Barcanic 3 months ago4.0
Great place to park for the night. Plenty of room to get situated. Desiree was a pleasure to communicate with. I would stay there again.

David Amor profile picture

David Amor 10 months ago4.0
Desiree is always great! Amazing, quiet spot for the night and she is very responsive!

Carson Schmeck profile picture

Carson Schmeck 10 months ago4.0
Super convenient, and very safe location. Would absolutely stay again!

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Charles Vela 10 months ago4.0
Desiree was a very good host. We enjoyed our short stay.

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Jett Baker 11 months ago4.0
Go around the corner to look for the house. Even after booking a tad late, Desiree still could offer her parking spot. Much appreciated!

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Stephen Hoy over 1 year ago4.0
Good spot for a quick sleep, Flat driveway, friendly hosts and the road nearby wasn’t too loud / didn’t bother us! Great area for sure and near to everything. To find it, keep going to the end and around the corner to the left.

William Kemper profile picture

William Kemper almost 2 years ago4.0
Go _all the way_ to the end of the street. It loops around to the left.

Anthony Cruz profile picture

Anthony Cruz almost 2 years ago4.0
I had an amazing stay at Desiree’s driveway in Santa Cruz! The location is perfect—just minutes from downtown, the boardwalk, and so close to Whole Foods and other great restaurants. The setup was incredibly convenient, with free WiFi, water, and power hookups all easily accessible. I especially loved relaxing under the big oak tree in the front yard—it was such a peaceful spot. The area felt safe, and having a laundry mat within walking distance was a huge plus.

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Carley Portera about 2 years ago4.0
Nice area, suited my needs, I tried to be as invisible and quiet as possible not to disturb anyone because I arrived at night at a later hour. The host was responsive and helpful. I would definitely stay again.

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Tami Kesler Smith over 2 years ago2.0
This is a very nice neighborhood and felt very safe. However, there is a very loud, busy road that goes right by it. it was rough. It got quiet about 2 o’clock but bring your earplugs.

Katie Powers profile picture

Katie Powers about 3 years ago4.0
Nice, safe, quiet, hassle-free spot to park / sleep. I’m grateful to have found it!

Drew profile picture

Drew over 3 years ago4.0
Desiree was very kind, inviting and the communication was great! We will definitely be back!

Ren Driver profile picture

Ren Driver over 3 years ago4.0
Very private, safe and attentive. Will definitely be back!

Marley Reel profile picture

Marley Reel over 3 years ago4.0
Nice spot , tucked in. Close to downtown and other walkable places. Driveway was level and worked out great for a peaceful evening

Irene Winkler profile picture

Irene Winkler over 3 years ago4.0
Desiree was a wonderful host. This was our first time using Vanly. Area was quiet and we felt safe.

Damien Verrett profile picture

Damien Verrett over 3 years ago4.0
Great location! Very communicative host

Freddy Castro profile picture

Freddy Castro almost 4 years ago4.0
Desiree was very helpful and friendly. She was also very accommodating.

Michael Lorenzen profile picture

Michael Lorenzen almost 4 years ago3.0
As advertised - pretty flat, plenty of room, hosts offered electric and water (we didn't need). It's a very safe and protected neighborhood.

Lauren Welty profile picture

Lauren Welty about 4 years ago4.0
Desiree and her mom were very kind and helpful in their communications. The spot was easy to access, well kept, and mostly flat. Some street noise, but not too bad. We would definitely choose to stay here again.

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Sophia Fox-Mount about 4 years ago4.0
This listing was perfect for my trip, the hosts were so sweet and I felt very safe and secure the whole time. I definitely recommend this place and will be reserving it again next time I’m in town

Joe Lamberti profile picture

Joe Lamberti over 4 years ago4.0
Never met the host other than a few texts. It was just what I need a place to park after dinner and not get hassled. Left fairly early in the morning. Parked right in the driveway with enough room for a 177" Sprinter. The whole thing worked great. Thanks.

Tamara Jones profile picture

Tamara Jones almost 5 years ago4.0
Desiree was fantastic! I got caught out having to book somewhere last minute and Desiree's driveway was perfect. Thank you!

Barbara Thomas profile picture

Barbara Thomas almost 5 years ago4.0
Desiree was friendly and responsive. Secluded spot where I felt safe. Short walk to Whole Foods.

Waiwai Kim profile picture

Waiwai Kim about 5 years ago4.0
I would totally come back! Nice private spot.

Justin Haggerty profile picture

Justin Haggerty about 5 years ago4.0
Desiree was very hospitable and kind to us.

Nicholas Hoffmann-Walter profile picture

Nicholas Hoffmann-Walter about 5 years ago4.0
Great communication/hospitality. Nice private area, walking distance to stores. Offered water, power, and WiFi. Highly recommended. I would rent again.

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Loren A Frye . about 5 years ago3.0
They were a very kind family an offer to do my laundry which was huge. Very pleasant experience.