Location: Santa Cruz, Central Coast, California, USA (SJC=34miles; Monterey=41miles;Napa=113miles;Capitola=3miles.)
Accommodations: House and Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-10)
Casa de Alta Loma provides a comfortable, cozy, and self-sufficient environment, fully enjoyable within itself, and strategically well located in a world-class vacation spot. It is a place to revel in and return to, year around. It comfortably sleeps up to 10 people.
Accommodations -- 3 Bedrooms and 3 Baths
The master bedroom in the main house is both spacious and cozy. It is a large room with a warm, vaulted, wood-paneled ceiling. The nautical-scale bathroom has a small, operable skylight and an adjacent balcony with harbor views, two bar chairs and a small bar table. The West end of the master bedroom has another balcony, similarly equipped, with double door access. In addition to the queen bed, there is a new posh chair that opens into a single bed. See the link below and view stills and a virtual tour of the M/B.
The second bedroom is on the east (front) side in the main house just across the hall from the kitchen. This cozy, bright room is equipped with an armoire, a trundle-day bed, DirecTV, a DVD player, and an assortment of books and games. It is accessed off the front entrance hall through French doors.
The large bathroom in the main house has a commode nook, the usual accoutrements, (sink, vanity, medicine cabinet, mirror,) and a very large, tiled tub, with shower. There are laundry facilities at the rear of the room.
The kitchen in the main house, a bright room with east and south facing windows, is fully equipped with stove, dishwasher, microwave, dispoal and small appliances.
The living-dining room in the main house is large and comfortable. It contains a thermostatically controlled, gas fireplace (stove), a dining table (with two removable leafs) & chairs to seat six to eight, a cozy reading nook, and a DirecTV receiver-Recorder/DVD/CD/Receiver-amplifier, surround-sound, entertainment system. See the link below and view stills and a virtual tour of the Living/Dining Room.
An umbrelled patio table and chairs (6) are on the deck accessible through double sets of French doors of the living room. See the link below and view stills and a virtual tour of the deck area.
The private spa (hot tub) is located on the deck and easily accessible. It has a lot of water action and it accommodates six people, comfortably.
The third bedroom is in the cottage just off the back deck. The cottage is a self-sufficient, one-room unit with an armoire and a kitchenette fully equipped for two.
The third bathroom is in the cottage. It is quite adequate and fully private.
All linens and towels are provided including ten spa towels for use after enjoying the hot tub. Bring your own beach towels for beach use.
Amenities
The unit is very well equipped for your enjoyment.
Audio/video equipment, including DirecTV service, is provided in each bedroom and in the living/dining area of the main house. The master bedroom has a wall mounted TV with a bedside remote control. The second bedroom has a wall mounted TV and a DVD-CD player. The living/dining room entertainment center includes a surround sound receiver/amplifier system, a 5-disc DVD/CD player, and a DirecTV Receiver/Recorder, and a dual-control Sony PlayStation2. The third bedroom, which is in the cottage, has a TV with a built-in DVD/CD player.
The private, back deck, located between the main house and the cottage, offers a Weber grill, a picnic table with chairs and adjustable umbrella, a user friendly spa, and an outside (adjustable hot and cold water) shower for your sandy beach return or spa cool-down. The fencing and lush foliage offer pleasing visual privacy to enhance your back yard relaxation.
Beach equipment is provided in the storage shed. It contains sand buckets and shovels, swim noodles, a kid’s boogie board, heavy canvas beach chairs, beach umbrellas, and, most importantly, a large kid’s wagon to help tote kids and/or paraphernalia back and forth to the sea.
Games, puzzles, and toys are provided for the amusement of all. Games ranging from Classic Monopoly to Go Fish offer a spectrum of entertainment for all ages. The large living room coffee table lends itself well to ongoing 500 or 1000 piece puzzles for occasional, spontaneous attention/distraction.
Various DVDs, CDs, PS2 discs are provided for your enjoyment. They are located in the cabinet next to the entertainment center in the living room.
Essential foodstuff, like salt and pepper, are provided in the kitchen in the main house, of course. In addition, you will find a varity of spices, some sugar substitiue, filled ice trays, and propane canisters and utensiles for the BBQ.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed (3) : One queen and two generous singles.
- Crib: Playpen/bassinet available upon request at no extra charge.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : One in each bedroom and in the living room.
- DVD (3)
- Video Library: More than two dozen, diverse DVD's in library.
- Video Game Console: Sony Play Station 2. Two sets of contolers.
- Video Games (25) : Over two dozen PS2 discs.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Numerous, varied CDs.
- Private Hot Tub: Six-person 'Hot-Spring' tub with vigorous water jet action
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2)
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2) : Including a small refrigerator in the cottage.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave (2)
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill (2)
- Deck/Patio: Wood deck surrounded by foilage. Additional, small, private deck w/ 2 chairs, an umbrella, and a small table.
- Balcony (2) : Faux wicker bar chairs (2) and bar table on each of two, second story balconies off the Master Bedroom.
- View/Location
- Water View: Harbor views of masts and sails.
- Communications
- Telephone: Three phones on one line in the Main house and a fourth phone (on the same line) in cottage.
- Broadband Internet: Eathernet conection in second bedroom.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless access extends throughout the house, deck, and cottage.
- Other Amenities
- An HP printer and a separate fax machine is available for use. The two M/B balconies provide limited harbor views.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: The responsible renter must be at least 25 years of age.
- Smoking Not Allowed: There is a $200 fumigation charge for violation of the no smoking restriction. (Not including medicinal inhalents, of course.)
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Free harbor water taxi is availabile during the peak season which is roughly May to September.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Friday, Saturday, & Holidays: $505/night, 2 night minimum
Sunday through Thursday: $379/ night, 2 night minimum
Prices shown for HIGH Season: June 15 to September 15, 2009
Prices 10% less in OFF Season: September 16 to June 14th, 2010
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Street View of Main House - Santa Cruz Vacation Rental
- Living Room: DirecTV, DVD/CD Library, Fireplace,La-Z-Boy Queen Pull-out - Santa Cruz Vacation Rental
- Master Bedroom Open to West Balcony (Bar table & chairs not visable) - Santa Cruz Vacation Rental
- Kitchen in Main House, fully equipped
- Private Deck, Spa, Front of Cottage, French Doors to Main House Living Room
- Cottage Bedroom Area
- Spa, Private Deck, Patio Table & Chairs (6), Outside Shower, Back Gate
- Second Bedroom with Day/Trundle Bed sleeps two
- Harbor Views from Balcony
- Rear Deck, Picnic Table, Rear Entrance, & Cottage
- Back Shed full of beach equipment -- Chairs, Umbrellas, Cooler, Child's Wagon...
- Close-up of Prolific Angel's Trumpets in Bloom
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Dawne Cunningham , Sacramento, CA
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Kathy Marcione , Grass Valley, CA
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Chad and Christine Portney , Sacramento, CA
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What a beautifully appointed vaction house. We have been the guests of the Ewings for this week and have enjoyed your home greatly! We look forward to renting this ourselves in the future. Thank you. Rod & Diana Brown
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We enjoyed this vacation home so much. It offered everything we needed & more. We appreciate all the extras you provided to make our stay so relaxong & enjoyable. The "How to Use" book was a great idea. The kitchen was well equipped. We look forward to future stays here. Wonderful, relaxing, & inviting. Thank you so much. The Ewing's
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Dennis & Kathleen, Thank you so much for your hospitality! We enjoyed the beach house very much. It was so nice to have a cozy place for the four of us, but enough room to have additional family for a night. I really appreciate the additional items you provided to accommodate our infant. Our three year old had so much fun with the games, hot tub, beach, and even the boogie board (until a wave got her). We really enjoyed everything and plan to come back sometime in the future. Oh! And I recommend a little restaurant called Margeritaville in Capitola. Sincerely, The Garcia's
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Well, we came here from the Sacramento area and we are absolutely delighted with the house and its location. The house and cottage accommodated us perfectly. It was nice to be able to walk to the beach and the Boardwalk, instead of having to drive. We made breakfast every morning and enjoyed the eating area on the deck. Everything was easy to use, as well. All in all, our experience here was wonderful and we definitely recommend the Casa de Alta Loma! Tom Ruthford and Family
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Thank you so much for letting us spend this weekend in your home. It was nice to get away and be able to relax close to the beach and harbor. My family also really admired the house, especially the walks to the harbor and beach.
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Carryl Walker , Livermore, CA