5th try. Was seeking hotel that accepted pets (looked them up using PRICELINE EXPRESS Deals, compared against Hotel lists here on BetterBidding--found out that all but one of the 3-4 stars that PRICELINE name your own price uses, accepts pets. Took a leap of faith. First bid $140, 4 stars, Santa Cruz, not accepted. Second bid $141, added Scotts Valley, not accepted. Third bid $142, added Aptos, not accepted. Fourth bid $143, added 3 star, not accepted. Next bid $150, selected Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, 3 star, and bid was accepted for Best Western Plus, Scotts Valley. Also took into account, the accepted bid amount does not include the additional pet fee ($30), which adds to the final cost.