Location: Santa Cruz, Central Coast, California, USA (45 min. from San Jose Airport, 1 1/2 hrs from San Francisco) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-12)
Listen to the waves from this convertible 3 or 4 bedroom house. ... finished with warm woods, marble, travertine, and granite. Wood decks with ample seating surround the house, and a wheelchair ramp makes the house handicap accessible.
SUNNY FRONT PORCH AND WATERFALL
Enjoy coffee or tea and read on the sunny front deck while you listen to the waterfall....or sit and sun on the boulders next to the falls.
CUSTOM KITCHEN
The kitchen, living room, and dining room was designed with a great-room feel, the full kitchen is stocked with all the basics. Prep meals while conversing with your company from the delicatus granite island sink.
GREAT ROOM/ LIVING ROOM
The living room leather sectional has reclinable seating for four, seats five. There is also an OSIM Massage/Shiatsu Chair with heat. Record your favorite shows with the TIVO DVR. The large-screen HDTV has additional speaker sound. An easy-to-use gas fireplace keeps this house toasty. Guests can watch the TV from the island seating and the dining room.
RADIANT FLOOR HEATING - CEILING FANS
All bedrooms and baths have radiant heating in the floors. All bedrooms have ceiling fans and lights that dim.
MASTER BEDROOM AND ONYX MASTER BATH
The master bedroom has a California King Bed and a 40"-flat-screen TV/DVR. An iPOD dock is included in the stereo. The speakers can be turned toward the patio outside for outdoor music. The adjoining bath has a romantic tub, two shower heads, and walls of backlit honey onyx.
SECOND BEDROOM
The second guest room has a Queen Bed and pull-out trundle bed for a child. It also has a flat-screen TV. It accesses a patio with a table and two chairs overlooking lush landscaping.
MARBLE HALL BATH
Has breccia onaciata marble tiles, dual showers and large six foot tub.
THIRD BEDROOM
The third bedroom has a King Bed. Its separate door accesses the back patio and back lawn.
OPTIONAL FOURTH BEDROOM
Has adjustable heated travertine floors, sunny sliding glass doors overlooking lush deck and yard. Ceiling fan.
OPTIONAL THIRD BATH
Has an indio marfil marble surround, large tub and shower.
OUTSIDE SHOWER
Take a hot shower outside after a day at the beach. We have wetsuits, boogie boards,
and fins that you can borrow.
MUSIC AND DOGS
We are in a family-friendly neighborhood, so please keep quiet outside after 10 pm. There are many great dog walking paths here, and several beaches where dogs are allowed!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Up to four cars in driveway and four in front of house.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Call us in advance to arrange....electric hookup avail. for a minimum charge.
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed (3)
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed (4)
- Crib: Call us to arrange in advance
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4)
- DVD (2)
- VCR
- CD Player (2)
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Includes granite island with prep sink.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave: Can double as an oven, but glass tray must be replaced by metal one....let me know if you'll use as a second oven.
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Can be arranged in advance.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Two beautiful stone paved areas with dining tables, chairs and umbrellas, perfect for al fresco dining.
- Lanai: Covered front lanai seats up to five overlooking the front lawn and waterfall.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer: Located in Bedroom #2
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Roast marshmallows at our Outdoor fire pit. Stone patio has two outdoor tables, chairs and grill. Grassy yard space in the front and back for dogs. Bikes/helmets, wetsuits/boogie boards/fins, cart w/wood for beach fires can be arranged.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: 2 dogs max. unless otherwise negotiated
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): A ramp is located at the garage side of the house with a ramp to the back door.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 23 years old...house is located in a family neighborhood, not suitable for loud parties. No outdoor amplified music after 10pm.
- Smoking Allowed: Only outside on deck or outdoor patio, please.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Monarch Butterflies overwinter in the eucalyptus trees at Moran Lagoon. Great location for surfing (Pleasure Point), skim boarding (Moran Beach), Whale watching on the Monterey Bay, bird watching (Moran and Corcoran Lagoons), wine tasting/tours.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Option #1 - 3 BR/2 BA from $250/night (sleeps up to 10)
Option #2 - 4 BR/3 BA from $325/night (sleeps up to 12)
$120 cleaning fee, extra for dogs
Ask for discounted rates - during Fall/Winter - subject to availability
Call Irene at (831) 818-1688
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2000
Why the Owner Chose Santa Cruz
Location, location, location - the streets are rather wide, tree lined, with lots of parking with no parking permits needed!
The Unique Benefits at this House
We have an awesome fire pit to roast marshmallow and make smores, or use the little red wagon to take your picnic to the beach. Fires are allowed on Moran Beach until 10pm. Hose off the sand under our outdoor hot shower.
Bring your own coffee mug and get a cup of Joe from $1.00. Dog biscuits - .25 cents
Check out the beautiful view and surf from this location. There are stairs to the beach between the last and second to the last house on the left.
Get some pizza from Pleasure Point Pizza just up the street and take it to the picnic table here and watch the ocean and the people!
Ask us for better directions to the grove of eucalyptus trees where the monarchs overwinter.
Take the bike/walk path from Moran Way (one street from Palisades) to the beach. Shower and bathroom is located at parking lot. Picnic tables can be found, often times in the shade. Take doggies e
Named one of the best small towns in the west by Sunset Magazine, March 2009. Leash up the pup and walk the trail adjacent to the river.
Yummy food to bread and baked goods. Buy food here "to go" and enjoy it at the beach... 504 Bay Avenue.
Visit giant old growth Redwoods 300 feet high. Climb into the "Fremont" tree - bring a flashlight, we have gotten over 10 people into this tree! Approx. $8.00 fee to park - receipt is good for the
Owner's Map of Santa Cruz
Actually our dog, Popo, decided on the location for the house. He loved that it was so close to Moran, Rockview and Pleasure Point beaches... and the large eucalyptus grove walking trail/park at Moran lagoon with birds and butterflies. There are showers and picnic tables where someone always has food!
He and his canine buddies chart every low tide so that they can walk the shores down to the cute town of Capitola. (Leash up and take the stairs though before you get to the wharf). Don't miss the walking path next to the river.
Picture of our dog Po was shown here at Moran when we had snow on the ground. (not what the vrbo people wanted - sorry)
Property Photos
- Kitchen - Santa Cruz Vacation House near Surfing and Beach
- Welcome to Pleasure Point - Waterfall is on the right of stairs - Santa Cruz Vacation House near Surfing and Beach
- Listen to the ocean and waterfall while enjoying the front porch - Santa Cruz Vacation House near Surfing and Beach
- Living room is open to Kitchen and Dining Room
- OSIM Massage Chair in Living Room
- The Master bedroom has an adjoining bathroom and door to patio
- Backlit Onyx Masterbath has two shower heads and heated floor
- Bedroom #2 - sunny in afternoon - door to deck
- Bedroom #3 - has a door to deck outside
- Hall Bathroom - shared by Bedroom Two and Three
- Sunny backyard has a firepit to roast marshmallows
- Umbrella available for sunny afternoons, all chairs swivel
- Moran Beach in the morning
- Path to Moran Beach
- View of low tide pools from Rockview - see our Google Map
- Bird in our Waterfall - just missed the Hummingbird flying by!
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