Location: Santa Cruz, Central Coast, California, USA View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-9)
Keywords: House
Clean, Beautiful Home in the Seabright Neighborhood, just steps to the beach! This is a beautifully furnished and decorated, clean, comfortable and bright home! Conveniently located in a quiet nice neighborhood between the boardwalk and the Harbor . A PRIVATE HOT TUB, TWO FIREPLACES plus, a HEAT LAMP on the extra-large upstairs outdoor deck make your stay EXTRA comfortable, relaxing and special. Keyless entry as well in case you don't want the hassle of bringing your keys with you when you go out for the day. All Linens provided, inlcuding towels, beach towels, down comforters and down pillows, all hypoallergenic. Gourmet Kitchen, with quality anondized cookware, waffle maker, coffee maker, toaster oven, griddle, blender, garlic press etc.. etc.. 2 HDTV's and 2 DVD players, ipod docking station, stereo.... This house is also ideal for families and very kid friendly with lots of kid games, toys and movies, and even video games with 38 game cartridges! There is a washer/ dryer for your convenience as well as TWO fully stocked kitchen areas and even a small refrigerator on the LARGE top deck. We provide beach chairs here, umbrellas, coolers, sand toys, 3 boogie boards, a skim board, an old surf board, life vests for the kids, a radio flyer wagon, 4 adult bicycles (2 mountain bikes, 2 beach cruiser), 2 toddler bikes (no training wheels) ... 2 scooters and even a wonder wheelie to wheel all of your beach items easily down to the beach for your use, AND plenty of indoor toys, movies, etc.. Monitors, high chair, adult/kid movies, games, crayons, puzzles, etc.. What more do you need? The house itself is in an ideal location with so many things within walking distance. Once you arrive, you will virtually never need to drive anywhere. You can walk to the beach, the boardwalk, the museum, the harbor where you can rent kayaks, or take catamaran cruises, walk to one of the many restaraunts including a coffee shop, a brewery, a burger place, a market, and the famous Aldo's restaraunt, Johnny's or the Crow's nest!
The beach is just steps away, 2 blocks, the boardwalk is only a short 5 minute walk. Walk to the harbor, and so many restaurants in SeaBright village!
Rooms are as follows
1. Queen Bedroom with dresser, night stands and closet
2. Kids bedroom, 2 single beds one with a trundle and a dresser and closet, and i Pod docking clock radio
3. HUGE Master Suite -700 sq feet.... inlcudes fireplace, HDTV, DVD player, stereo, phone, a very comfortable sleepable Euro Chair that converts into double bed, a rocking chair, plus a kitchenette with granite counter tops, a refrigerator, adishwasher, a toaster oven, a microwave oven, bathroom, shower, and huge front upper deck with lots of seating, a nice new barbeque, a heat lamp, an outdoor sink, and an outdoor mini refrigerator.
Layout:
Downstairs...
* Full kitchen, with granite counter tops connected to
* Living Area
* dining area
* fireplace
* queen room
* kids room.
• HDTV, DVD/VHS player
• washer and dryer
• 2 Front Porch seating areas
* Outdoor hot shower
Upstairs:
* Master suite
* fireplace
*Large patio/deck with Ocean peek, lots of comfortable seating, a heat lamp, and natural gas barbeque
* Another deck with a private hot tub. LISTEN TO THE OCEAN while you relax and look at the stars!
Amenities available:
several movies
cable TV, internet acess, WIFI and free telephone and long distance calls within the US
Kids toys, legos, lincoln logs, games, cards, coloring, puzzles, bowling, books, baby toys etc.. etc.. etc...
baby monitors
pack and play
Blowdryer
beach chairs
beach towels
3 adult bikes, one with removable child seat on back, 2 toddler bikes, 2 helmets provided
1 wagon
2 Scooters
Beach Toys
Wonder wheelie
cooler
umbrellas for the beach
portable table for the beach
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Private washer and dryer on premesis
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : Down Pillows and comforters, all brand new and hypoallergenic, towels, beach towels, all linens provided....
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace (2) : 2 fireplaces, one in the living/family room area and another one in the master bedroom! Both conveniently controlled by a switch!
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : 2 Twin beds one with a pull out trundle bed
- Convertible Bed : Euro-lounger in the master bedroom. IT is extremely comfortable and so easy to use.
- Child Bed : Kiddie Aerobed, also two safety rails available for use on any of the beds.
- Murphy Bed : One of the queen beds is a Murphy bed.
- Crib : Pack and Play available
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : Private Hot tub on one of the upstairs decks attached to the Master Bedroom. Brand new, and very high end with LED lights and a little waterfall. Very relaxing to listen to the ocean waves and gaze at the stars after a long day at the beach!
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : HDTV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : LOTS OF MOVIES.. kid movies and adult movies
- Video Game Console : Nintendo 64 with 38 games to play and 4 controllers
- Video Games : Nintendo 64 with 38 games to play and 4 controllers
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : Full kitchen downstairs and Master suite also has a full kitchen . Both KItchens have granite counter tops that includes a dishwasher, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a toaster oven, coffee maker... plus more
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (3) : Refrigerator downstairs in Kitchen, upstairs in Master suite, and also one on the large upper deck
- Dishwasher (2)
- Microwave (2)
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill (2) : One BBQ downstairs on patio area and also one on large upper deck
- Deck/Patio (4) : 2 patio areas downstairs, 2 upstairs deck areas, one large deck upstairs with a barbeque and lots of comfortable seating, and another with a private hot tub
- Balcony (2) : 2 balcony's or decks... one large deck upstairs can also be considered a Balcony and the other that has a hot tub.
- View/Location
- Ocean View : Ocean view, peek, from top deck and also from both front porch areas. Not an expansive view, but you can see the ocean, and you can definitely hear it.
- Communications
- Telephone (2)
- Free Long Distance (2)
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Outdoor shower with hot water, 4 adult bikes (2 beach cruisers, and 2 mountain bikes) , 2 kid bikes, beach toys, beach chairs, pack and play, baby monitors, booster seat/high chair, kid plates and glasses, sippy cups, kiddie silverware, wagons, scooters, 3 boogie boards, one skim board, one OLD surfboard, life vests, a wonder wheelie, coolers, backpack, movies, video game console and with 38 game cartridges, kid toys and games, puzzles, crayons, legos, train sets, remote cars, lincoln logs, board games, and so much more!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Toys, beach toys, boogie boards, life vests, games, movies, video games, pack and play, baby monitors, kid plates, cups, sippy cups, safety rails for beds (2), 3 adult bikes, 2 toddler bikes, booster seat, 2 razor scooters, wagon, ride on toys
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Main Renter at least 25 years of age
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Peak: May1 - mid Sep .. $2695/week (Weekly only, SAT to SAT) May: 4 day minimum
Off Peak .. Mid Sep-May 1 ............. $2030/week
$295/night (Sun-Thu) 3 night minimum .. $315/weekend (Fri&Sat)
Off Peak Holiday Rates:
$315/night (Sun-Thu) 4 night minimum .. $350/weekend (Fri&Sat)
$500 refundable deposit & $150 non-refundable cleaning fee
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Easter .. $2275/week, pay pal and e-check ok
10% Occupancy Tax on all rental bookings, 3% Charge for all credit card payments
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Beautiful, Clean, Seabright Home Steps to Beach, New Hot Tub
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose Santa Cruz
We chose to buy a house in the Seabright area because it is one of the nicest, sunniest areas in Santa Cruz. This little town is very well cared for and has such cute Victorian beach cottage homes. The beach has bathrooms and showers and a little ice cream stand and there are also lifeguard stations all along the beach making it a very safe and family friendly beach. Seabright beach also allows bonfires in the evening and this makes the beach a unique place. Also what made this location ideal for us is that the Santa Cruz beach boardwalk is only a short walking distance from the house as well as numerous restaurants and the harbor. There are lots of beautiful trails and walks from the house along the ocean front and the neighborhood is very friendly.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The location of this house is ideal! It is nicely situated between both the boardwalk and the harbor. The beach entrance is right at the bottom of our street, the boardwalk and the harbor are both only about a 5 minute walk away,. So, you have the beach, the harbor, AND an amusement area so close! It is such a special place and nested within a nice, clean and quiet neighborhood. The beach at the bottom of the street is a special beach. It is never a crowded or busy area because of where we are situated. Another thing that makes this particular area special is that Seabright beach allows bonfires at night. It is a special and neat experience to walk right down, to the beach, have a nice bonfire, roast hot dogs, or smores and chat with family and/or friends and then walk right home.
Another fun thing to do is to walk along the ocean front as you make your way to the harbor. Aldo's is a great restaraunt on the harbor to eat and/or have drinks and enjoy the beautiful scenery while watching the boats sailing in and out of the harbor. There are seals and pelicans and you can even take a walk all the way out to the lighthouse or rent boats or kayaks if you are feeling adventurous.
A museum is also at the bottom of the street with a large whale out front that is as fun spot for kids to climb and play.
One of our favorite things to do when we are there is to wake up, sit on the deck and to listen for the ocean. Then, go for nice little walk to a local coffee shop with our children. We grab coffee and breakfast and then head down to the beach. With our eldest son on his bike, and youngest in the wagon, we head over to the harbor and let the kids run down to the light house. As we make our way back we head to the beach, the kids romp and play in the sand and waves and we head back to the house for lunch. We end our day roasting hot dogs and marshmallows with a bonfire on the beach or a barbeque on the deck upstairs!
Rides, games, food, shows, all in this amusement Boardwalk area! A short walk across a bridge drops you right into the boardwalk!
Owner's Map of Santa Cruz
My husband and I both grew up along the coast of Southern California and we both love everything that a quaint beach town has to offer. As soon as we found the SEABRIGHT beach area, we fell in love.. It is so bright and sunny, and we just loved the fresh air, the sound of the crashing ocean waves, the casual attitude, the friendly environment, and the vacation like feel. With the beach just a few steps away, the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, many restaurants, and the harbor, all within such a short walking distance, it seemed like a perfect place for our family to build many, delightful and fantastic memories. So far it has been a perfect vacation place for us and such a great location and we hope you and your family enjoy this house and it's location as much as we have!
Property Photos
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- Seabright Beach, view to the light house - Santa Cruz, California - Kid Friendly Vacation House near Seabright Beach and the Boardwalk
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- Downstairs living area, video games in trunk - Santa Cruz, California - Kid Friendly Vacation House near Seabright Beach and the Boardwalk
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- Area for relaxing, reading, having a cocktail or nice conversations - Santa Cruz, California - Kid Friendly Vacation House near Seabright Beach and the Boardwalk
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- Kitchen and Bar area
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- Dining Table
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- Queen Bedroom Downstairs
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- Single Bunk Bed, and Single bed with Trundle bed that pulls out underneath,
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- Master Bedroom Suite
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- Master Bedroom Suite, Eurolounger, Fireplace
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- upstairs deck, stainless steel bbq, heat lamp and ample seating. Fridge and sink
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- dowstairs deck , there is another deck with bar height table, 2 chrs, and BBQ
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- view of house and large upper deck
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- Boardwalk, just a 5 minute walk away
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- Beach entrance down the street
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- Brand new High end Hot tub
Traveler Reviews (25)
Great Location!!
Guest: Rose G.
(dallas, oregon)
Date of Stay: 11/24/11
Review Submitted: 12/01/11
The Seabright home was truly relaxing. The location gave the opportunity to be adventurous either through surfing, boogie boarding, beach combing, and using one of their lovely bikes to go explore the boardwalk or even downtown area. Our older son enjoyed his freedom while bike riding:). Thank you Lily for being so helpful!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful last-minute Thanksgiving getaway!
Guest: Gabriela S.
Date of Stay: 11/19/11
Review Submitted: 11/21/11
I reserved this lovely home for a short getaway to have an early Thanksgiving dinner with friends. The house is even better than how it is described in the listing. The hot tub is new and easy to use, the decor is tasteful and the house is charming and impeccably clean. I would say it's even closer than a 5 minute walk from the beach. You can clearly see the ocean as you pull up in front of the house. The weather was cold and rainy, but the fireplace kept us very warm. There is also a heat lamp on the deck, the TVs are nice flat screens, a fun selection of movies and games, and a very well-equipped kitchen. Lily, the owner whom I exchanged a number of e-mails with, was very nice, accommodating, and clear. We would gladly stay here again and recommend this home to anyone looking for a beach house rental.
Recommended for:
Great for Families - Just As Advertised
Guest: Jim
(San Jose, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/28/11
Review Submitted: 11/16/11
Stayed for a weekend with our family of four (2 adults, 2 kids ages 5,6) along with another couple who brought their 3 young kids. Plenty of room and comfortable for all, tons of stuff for the kids to play with. Beach is right there, and plenty of restaurants a few short steps away if you want to venture out. Aside from the beach, we actually never left, spent a lot of time on the deck with the BBQ going and then in the hot tub. Will definitely return.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, families with young children.
Clean, Great, Great Location, Great Amenities Provided, Best Vacation Rental so far in Santa Cruz!!
Guest: Derek
(San Diego)
Date of Stay: 09/23/11
Review Submitted: 10/03/11
My family and I were so impressed by this rental property. Our families have been renting for over 15 years in Santa Cruz for our family reunions and this rental was far the best. We are so glad that we ventured out and tried this property out and we will definitely make sure to reserve this property in the future. The amenities provided and cleanliness of the property were amazing. The kitchen was fully stocked which was great. Some rentals we've been to have minimal cookware, and kitchen supplies. Definitely not this house... It had everything from a lemon/lime juicer, to a griddle, waffle maker, and even barbecue basters, ziplocs, tupperware, foil, seasonings, grill plates for the barbecue, and so much more. The heat lamp was very much enjoyed, plus the switch activated fireplaces... and all the nice, warm, fuzzy, and cozy throw blankets, the down comforters.... We wished we could have stayed longer and next time we will! There were bikes, scooters, beach toys, boogie boards... games for the kids.. I can't say enough about how happy we were with this house. With 4 kids we now know we can rent this house in the future and we know exactly what to expect.. Not to have to pack much because this house has everything you need! Honestly, that is key for us since we have 4 kids! And, what a great location. The older kids could walk everywhere and so could the little ones... .. to the boardwalk, to the beach, to get something to eat.... Try Betty Burgers and their shakes, try aldos, the coffee shop or Linda's Seabreeze Cafe... YUMMM!!! Safe, beautiful, and clean neighborhood... It was a fabulous vacation and we will definitely be back! Thank you Lily, for the use of your nice vacation home and being so prompt and courteous. Another plus was the Hot Tub. It was such a great way to end the day and relax. We all had the best time and can not wait to come back. And, next time, we know we can't pack much lighter... How nice! You will not be disappointed in this rental.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Everything you need for a wonderful time!
Guest: Michele
(Mountain View, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/28/10
Review Submitted: 09/07/11
My friends and I just rented this home for a weekend and loved it! By far, this was the best stocked rental home I have ever experienced! We found a gourmet kitchen waiting for us complete with waffle irons, a pancake griddle, Calphalon pots and pans, 20+ Henckel knives, Cuisinart Toaster Oven and even a salad spinner! I felt like I was staying in a friends' home since everything was high quality. The home is located in a really nice neighborhood just a block away from Seabright Beach. Many people drive to come play at this beautiful beach and for us it was just an easy walk down the street. The best part of this rental is that you have access to so many things without needing to drive anywhere! We walked to the Boardwalk through the neighborhoods and then strolled back along the beach (with one easy knee-deep water crossing). Our group walked over to the tasty Betty's burger joint (shakes are delicious!) that was just 2 blocks away. And there are beach cruiser bikes with locks for you to cruise around on, too! This place really had everything you needed... and more! Laundry is conveniently located in the garage with laundry soap provided. We fired up the propane grill and also the propane heat lamp on the upper-level deck for a great group feast around a spacious, high-quality patio table. The hot tub was top of the line with multi-colored light features. We also found 2 air mattresses to help move people around to accommodate light sleepers and snorers... The owners really do provide all the amentities that you could possibly think of. Hope you have a great time here, too!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Not your average rental!!
Guest: Diana
(San Jose, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11
Review Submitted: 06/28/11
This house is just as advertised - short stroll to the beach, harbor and the boardwalk. It's clean, comfortable and charming! It has all the kitchen amenities you could possibly want - SHARP Henkel knives, cuisinart processor, more than enough silverware, plenty of wine glasses, even a rice cooker! Plenty of beach toys and towels. The kids loved the hot tub and the Wii. And not just a couple Nintendo games, there was a whole box! We were here last year and noticed that the owners are continually upgrading the house from new deck furniture to new mattresses and bath towels. This is not your average rental. It's a beautiful home that shows pride of ownership!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Wonderful Place
Guest: Kim
(Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 04/29/11
Review Submitted: 05/10/11
This is a lovely home which is perfectly located within a view of the beach! We truly enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub, having drinks and appetizers on the deck (fantastic space!!!), and using the bikes for morning rides. The binder provided much needed information about the area, including menus from nearby restaurants. Although we did very little cooking, we found the kitchen to be well stocked. It is also worth noting the wonderful supply of towels and extremely spacious master suite. We had a fabulous time and we look forward to coming back someday!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway.
Spring Break April 2011
Guest: KTMAC
(Campbell, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/11/11
Review Submitted: 04/15/11
We stayed here for a couple of nights and had an incredible time! The amenities are fantastic - from the wide range of beach supplies/toys to the gourmet kitchen to the hot tub. It all made for a wonderful stay for our family. Being so close to the beach was great, and resulted in about 3-5 trips to the beach per day for beachcombing, skimboarding, castle building, bonfire at night, smashball (try to beat our record of 57 hits...!). There was plenty of room for our family of five, and space enough for alone time when anyone wanted. All of the bedrooms were really clean and comfortable. If you are looking for a clean, comfortable well-appointed getaway this place absolutely fits the bill! We will definitely be making this a regular vacation spot. Thanks again from The Kushmauls!!!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children.
Looking forward to coming back!
Guest: jenn
(Truckee, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/05/11
Review Submitted: 04/14/11
Just returned from a wonderful stay at this house. Two families of four stayed for several days and can't wait to return. The home is in a great, quiet neighborhood, perfect for kids to play and ride bikes outside. One short block from Seabright beach where we enjoyed daytime sunshine and evening sunsets. Ideally located between the Harbor and Boardwalk, where the adults explored during refreshing morning runs. The house itself is clean, modern and perfectly comfortable. Lily (owner) is responsive and helpful. We'll be back!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beautiful beach house with top notch amenities
Guest: Lubi
(Sacramento)
Date of Stay: 03/11/11
Review Submitted: 03/15/11
We absolutely loved our stay at this wonderful beach house. I have a one and three year old and there were so many items (toys, plates, table and chairs, wagon, I could go on) available to us that made our stay SO much more enjoyable. The locations is perfection, we were able to walk or bike anywhere we wanted. Although we didn't get to use the balcony, we can't wait for our next opportunity to come back and lounge on the deck while sipping a nice drink, barbecuing, and enjoying one another's company. Lily, the owner, was very accomodating with a few of our special needs. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and will definitely be back again. Thanks Lily!!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children.
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