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Santa Cruz Beachfront Vacation Rental

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Spacious Oceanfront Deck w/ Gas Grill
Spacious Oceanfront Deck w/ Gas Grill
Spacious Oceanfront Deck w/ Gas Grill
View from Master Deck
Amazing sunsets from the best spot to watch them! (East Santa Cruz has them)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Pleasure Point Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Studio Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Studio Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Santa Cruz Beachfront Vacation Rental

This home is right on the water, normally steps to the sand, with a spectacular 180-degree view of the beautiful bay from Monterey/Carmel to Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz city lights by night. Best area for the Sunsets!
Located 4 homes down from Moran State Beach, which has sand access right to the street should there be a high tide or sand loss in front of the home.
Enjoy world class surfing at Pleasure Point and WindanSea surf breaks right out front (we offer surf boards), or relax on the spacious ocean side deck or the upper master suite deck, BBQ and watch the surfers, sailboats, seals on the rock, otters, dolphins, pelicans and ocean activity. Take a bike ride (bikes are available) or stroll to Capitola along the beach front bike path.
Enjoy numerous quality restaurants and nearby night life. Very close to the Harbor for dining and fishing.
We have 3 King Beds and 1 Queen, one King bedroom is detached through the courtyard for privacy and 3 bathrooms. Smart TV in each bedroom and WIFI throughout. Hot/cold outdoor shower and a water filtration system.

Enjoy the peaceful setting and gorgeous sunsets with the sound of the ocean! This two-story home sleeps eight in comfort. Two bedrooms open into interior courtyard. The master suite comprises the entire second story, oceanfront.

Sorry, no pets. For those who smoke, please do so outside only.


Property manager

Tara
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Languages

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
PLEASE SEE RENTAL AGREEMENT BELOW FOR CANCELLATION POLICY

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Pleasure Point Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Capitola Beach - 9 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Cruz Beachfront Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Santa Cruz Beachfront Vacation Rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Santa Cruz Beachfront Vacation Rental?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Santa Cruz Beachfront Vacation Rental located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastside Santa Cruz holiday home is steps from Moran Lake Beach and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. 38th Avenue Beach Access and Santa Maria's Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Stay

Enough room for the family, beautiful place with stunning view!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location! Location! Location!

Beautiful stay any time of the year. We saw a lot of marine life this time at Pleasure Point- otters, sea lions, harbor seals, flocks of birds and couldn’t discern if they were dolphins or sharks feeding! We were efficiently assisted with a few needs (more TP, dishwasher soap, fireplace lighter/directions.)Close proximity to Capitola and beach/boardwalk is always fun.Bedroom size/location for a friend vs family stay is the only challenge, which we solve by taking turns.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location.

Loved hanging out on the large deck right on the ocean. Well appointed and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

We stayed here with our family and had an incredible stay. The property is stunning and location is wonderful. We also really appreciated the responsiveness of the host and ease of the check in process!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nini Razon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

Memorable stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Getaway

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with our family. The stunning views, perfect location, and thoughtful amenities made our stay so comfortable and enjoyable. We loved being so close to the beach, walking to get coffee and burritos:) and taking in the views from the back deck and family room. Many sweet memories were shared and we hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach house with a view.

Gorgeous view of the ocean..with a huge deck with many chairs to sit on and relax while watching the waves crash on the beach. Huge bay windows in family room to watch the sunsets while having dinner on a big table that seats 8. The house is seconds away from Santa Cruz and Capitola.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kranthi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

This house has great views from living room and the master bedroom. We were able to spot a few whale spouts, dolphins, and otters. It has easy access to the beach and walk on E Cliff Dr towards Capitola's downtown is very pleasant as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

shawn d.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

spring break

house overall had great views of Ocean and if you book this house this is why your staying here. the lights in master bathroom didn't work. property manager had 2 people over 2 days come out and they were fixed. Washer does not work well at all. Spin cycle would not work without the washer going out of balance. Wife was very fustrated with planning on washing kids clothes. The listing said it had private stairs to the beach area. There is no stairs but access to beach is a few houses down. Finally we booked this trip about 6 months prior to arrival. We were very surprised to show up and find out the house had been up for sale for several months prior to our arrival. We were never notified that property could have potential sale at anytime. This was lesson learned on our part to check into prior. Would have really ruined our trip if we found out late that are booking was cancelled due to sale of property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Beautiful view

Needs some paint and little repairs. But a beautiful spot and great will stocked kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday celebration

My husband and I and my three adult children and their spouses came to celebrate my 65th birthday. This house was perfect size for all of us. We really enjoyed the sunsets, watching whales and hanging on the deck. It had everything we need. We were there for five nights and did have to pick up extra toilet paper and paper towel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place looking forward to renting this house again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melody F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house & location

Wow, this house had it all. The location right on water. Sound of waves will loll you to sleep. We were o group of 6 friends, very comfy beds. Great entertaining dnrm & lvrm. Outside shwr in courtyard to wash off sand. Easy walk to sandy beach.stay here again.We es dwn.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Birthday getaway

Ocean views fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view and location

The location and view was amazing! Loved listening to the waves at night.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach

Nothing short of perfect! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Views

The views are incredible! The house was decorated very nice with a beach vibe. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jami M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

This house was very spacious for our large group, everyone had their own space, the view was beautiful, the beach was so close and Capitola had a lot of good shops and restaurants. The only downside was the weather it was foggy.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Vacation

Our stay was wonderful! The Home had everything that was needed for our stay and was spacious enough for our family of 7 adults and a toddler. It is easy and close to Capitola, The Boardwalk and great restaurants. The walk to the beach is very close and family friendly. The views from the home are spectacular. We could not have asked for a better vacation home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Flora B., Oak Park

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

Perfect central location for day trips to San Francisco and Carmel. Great house for our needs. Could improve on stocking with few more essentials like paper towels, toilet paper and dryer wipes or fabric softener. This is important for a large group staying for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pacific Perch

Our family of 4 greatly enjoyed our stay at this lovely home. The ocean views from the main living area and primary bedroom are incredible. The home was clean and all the beds were comfortable. We appreciated being able to use the washer and dryers. The furniture/decor is dated but fine for the price point. My only request for improvement would be to leave a few Keurig pods or some ground coffee for the pot for those (like us) that arrive late.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

CIndy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surfing Santa Cruz

Best location to walk with boards to Santa Cruz! Full on use of gourmet kitchen every night with absolutely gorgeous views! Owners responded excellently to a couple concerns and were very open to settling issues. Would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic beachfront rental

We have been coming to Santa Cruz for 10 years, and this is the best rental yet. A huge deck overlooks the rocks and beach. Sunsets are amazing. the home is very spacious and includes a separate room off of a courtyard. Easy walking distance to restaurants and shops. An easy drive to the boardwalk or downtown Santa Cruz, yet all the privacy you could want.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M., NYC

Great view and location

This place was fabulous. The house was perfectly setup. The master bedroom was huge and the view was unbelievable. The deck looked out over the ocean and every one who on more than one occassion was caught standing and saring out to sea. The location was perfect for long walks along the cliffs to downtown where there is a Shoprite, malls, movies and you are in the middle of 2 wharves, the Capitola and Sata Cruz..Access to the beach is about 4 houses down from this house.. Easy to access

8/10 Good

Dr. Joseph Viviano V.

Ocean Front

Nice, well appointed ocean front home. Living room furniture was not comfortable. Ant issue and a bad smell in the wall of one of the bedrooms. Other than these issues ,the home is lovely with a fantastic view.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Tara

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Why they chose this property

Wanted to escape the Aptos fog to this great central location!
Bike to restaurants, coffee etc or walk along the oceanfront promenade..

What makes this property unique

Best area for Sunsets! Beach not too busy..

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