Reviews for Santa Cruz Vacation Rental - VRBO 262145 - 4 BR Central Coast House in CA, The East Cliff Yellow Beach House in Santa Cruz, Ocean Views!

East Cliff Yellow Beach House is our favorite

Guest Jeff L.
Date of stay 02/15/13
Review Submitted 02/21/13

This beachhouse is very well appointed. The upstairs master is nicer than our own and quite a sanctuary from the kids rooms below. Hearing the surf at night and running our dog on the beach makes it perfect. highly recommended !!!! ***** JWL

Owner response: It is such a delight to receive reviews like this. We love to spend time on the beach with our dog and listening to the waves at night in the master suite. During the day, we also like to see the wildlife and sailboats from the balcony.

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Time out of Time

Guest Lisa
Date of stay 01/19/13
Review Submitted 02/01/13

This home is beautiful, warm, clean and luxurious. It was everything and more than what was described. We lacked for nothing and felt spoiled living there for a week. We were there with out kids and grandson and sometimes found it difficult to leave the comfort of this house. We enjoyed Capitola, Santa Cruz Downtown and Monterey throughout our stay and each day trip was relaxing because of the central location. We highly recommend the local funky restaurant Paula's. It is only blocks away and the breakfast is delicious and inexpensive.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing.

Owner response: This is the type of experience that we hope all of our guests have. This review was not solicited and it is what we strive for. It is very rewarding to us that our guests appreciate our home and neighborhood as much as we do.

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Great Place to Stay

Guest SKW
Date of stay 11/19/12
Review Submitted 12/04/12

We stayed here over Thanksgiving week. The house was in great shape. The kitchen was VERY well stocked. It was also stocked with books, DVD's, and a few board games. The fireplace was nice and easy to use The home is a short 2-minute walk to the beach. The owner was helpful in answering our questions and returned our security deposit in a timely manner. Our dog was able to come for a small charge. I recommend this home.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners.

Owner response: We really appreciate it when our guests take the time to write these reviews. It is very rewarding to us knowing that our guests feel that our home is a "Great Place to Stay".

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Wonderful home for beach focused gathering in Santa Cruz!

Guest Rainbow Follower
Date of stay 09/21/12
Review Submitted 09/25/12

Our family had a wonderful reunion at the East Cliff Yellow Beach House. Doretta was so wonderful to work with and very accommodating to our needs. She extended a warm welcome with home made jam, banana bread and treats from her garden. Both our four adult sons, my husband and I loved the beautifully decorated and comfortable family-focused home. All our needs were met ~ we loved cooking in the well appointed kitchen, sharing meals in the inviting eating spaces, relaxing on the patio, soaking in the jacuzzi tub, watching TV in the living room, playing games and sleeping soundly in the cozy beds. The second story master suite was luxurious, spacious and regal. We highly recommend this lovely beach house for gatherings with family or friends. Beach access is a few steps away... it is a family and dog friendly beach that is fun to relax at or walk to your hearts' content. Be sure to check out kayaking opportunities at Moss Landing/Elkhorn Slough ~ the wildlife is awesome!!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

Owner response: We really appreciate it when families enjoy our home, the beach and Santa Cruz County as much as we do. Thank you for choosing us!

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Super Place!

Guest Ted
Date of stay 08/24/12
Review Submitted 09/26/12

Wonderful place to stay right by the beach. Many homey touches. Simply, it is even better than the pictures!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: It is very rewarding to both my husband and I that our home is appreciated by our guests. We want our guests to feel welcomed and comfortable.

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Beach house enjoyment !!

Guest Jeff L
Date of stay 08/04/12
Review Submitted 08/15/12

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay @ the EC Yellow beach house ! This home is very well appointed with high quality finishes thruout. the 2nd floor master suite is very very nice. You will be impressed with this home and its owners attention to detail with top quality fixtures and appliances. Dog friendly home has beautiful tile flooring and the nearby beach is great for dogs and hanging out without alot of congestion. Very clean , very well maintained. Very nice Owner. Great location with close proximity to Santa Cruz and Capitola. Walk to great surfing spots. Highly recommended AAAAA. Hope to be back next year !!

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: We hope to see you back again next year!

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Great Beach House

Guest Chris
Date of stay 06/15/12
Review Submitted 06/25/12

Our extended family stayed for a week. The house is spacious and beautifully updated. The owners are friendly and helpful, easy to reach if you have questions during your stay. The house is a very short walk to a beautiful beach which is dog friendly. While there we saw a pod of dolphins only a few feet off the shore and enjoyed exploring the tide pools. The owners have thought of every amenity to make your stay carefree and enjoyable. I highly recommend this beach house--you won't be disappointed!!

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Great location, perfect house for three families

Guest Shondra E.
Date of stay 05/25/12
Review Submitted 05/29/12

This beach house is very nice, recently redone and has a great open layout. The owners left us a welcome basket with wine and local goodies, which was a very nice surprise when we checked in. The kitchen is stocked with everything you might need, including plastic plates, bowls and cups which was perfect for our toddlers. And the backyard was a great fenced in spot for our kids and dogs to play without worrying about safety. The house is just a block from the beach, so we spent a lot of time at the beach with the kids and dogs and everyone had a great time. Doretta was easy to work with and we really enjoyed everything about the house, thanks so much for a great Memorial Day weekend!

Owner response: Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. The kid friendly tableware was a recent addition so that children could be more independent and feel "at home" as well. It is great to see that you noticed,appreciated,and commented on it. The local goodies are from our local kitchen and garden. Our hens produce some very tasty eggs that we share with our guests when our supply is plentiful. We hope to see you again so that you may enjoy the Santa Cruz coast and all its splendor.

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Everything you'd want!

Guest AirShadowShow
Date of stay 04/07/12
Review Submitted 04/15/12

I would recommend this house to anyone. We were a family of four with a dog, and we had a great time. The house is very well kept, with a fully stocked kitchen, and plenty of books and DVDs for downtime. There is an amazing jetted bathtub in the master bedroom, and plenty of places to lounge around and enjoy the fresh ocean air. It's very easy to keep the house clean, since it has an outdoor shower and laundry facility. There's even a boogie board and wetsuit, but unfortunately the wetsuit wouldn't fit me. The location is happily situated near Santa Cruz harbor, and between Capitola and downtown Santa Cruz. There are a couple very good restaurants within just a couple minutes drive, some within a few blocks walk. The beach is very close and allows bonfires before 10pm, and is extremely dog-friendly. Since we have a dog, we were very happy to be able to let him off his leash and enjoy himself. Only issue is we expected there to be some beach towels for use, but we didn't see any. Other nice surprises more than made up for that, however.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Owner response: We really appreciate receiving these wonderful reviews and finding ways to improve our guests experience is very important to us. Since receiving this review, we have marked the outside of the outdoor storage drawer set with " beach towels" to make it easier for our guests to find the beach towels that we provide. Additionally, we are but a phone call or email away to get any questions answered or issues resolved.

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Great place for our family "Beach Week" vacation

Guest tom h.
Date of stay 07/22/11
Review Submitted 08/02/11

Our extended family enjoyed the perfectly located and exquisitely appointed and maintained home on East Cliff Drive. Our family of 5 adults, 3 children and 1 bichon frise spend one week each summer at the beach in Santa Cruz. Of the places we have stayed over the past 7 years this one is the best maintained and most convenient to the pet friendly beach we have found. The owner is truly invested in making the renters experience a memorable one. Excellent in every respect!!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners.

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Can't wait to return

Guest family fun
Date of stay 07/09/11
Review Submitted 07/20/11

I can't say enough good things about this vacation home. My family had a wonderful time! The property is welcoming and thoughtful in details. It is immaculate and very well stocked and organized...wonderful kitchen supplies and equipment, numerous items for the beach and a very large selection of movies. They thought of everything. The location is fabulous; right across from the beach. The owner was very helpful and a pleasure to work with. We loved and appreciated the basket of goodies that was there on our arrival! I would definitely recommend this home to my family and friends and hope to visit again soon!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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The Nicest House We've Ever Rented

Guest SuziFitz B.
Date of stay 06/11/11
Review Submitted 06/25/11

We've been using rentals homes instead of hotels for several years now and this house is hands-down the nicest, most comfortable, cleanest, most well equipped house we've ever stayed in! Each person that walked into the house had the same reaction, "Wow! This place is awesome!" We were in town for our youngest son's wedding and were able to relax with and get to know the new in-laws in a homey comfortable atmosphere. Having the room for the whole family to get together to cook, watch TV, go for walks on the beach, read, or just sit and talk, made this stay most memorable. There was a Farmers Market each Sunday within easy walking distance and the house is halfway between Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola which are both walkable (even for short tubby people like me). The owner is friendly, easy to contact, and responds VERY quickly to any questions you might have. For us, the house was WELL WORTH THE PRICE.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing.

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The Best House We've Ever Rented

Guest SuziFitz B.
Date of stay 06/11/11
Review Submitted 06/25/11

We've been using rentals homes instead of hotels for several years now and this house is hands-down the nicest, most comfortable, cleanest, most well equipped house we've ever stayed in! Each person that walked into the house had the same reaction, "Wow! This place is awesome!" We were in town for our youngest son's wedding and were able to relax with and get to know the new in-laws in a homey comfortable atmosphere. Having the room for the whole family to get together to cook, watch TV, go for walks on the beach, read, or just sit and talk, made this stay most memorable. There was a Farmers Market each Sunday within easy walking distance and the house is halfway between Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola which are both walkable (even for short tubby people like me). The owner is friendly, easy to contact, and responds VERY quickly to any questions you might have. For us, the house was WELL WORTH THE PRICE.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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The Best Place We've Ever Stayed!

Guest SuziFitz B.
Date of stay 06/11/11
Review Submitted 06/25/11

We've been using rentals homes instead of hotels for several years now and this house is hands-down the nicest, most comfortable, cleanest, most well equipped house we've ever stayed in! Each person that walked into the house had the same reaction, "Wow! This place is awesome!" We were in town for our youngest son's wedding and were able to relax with and get to know the new in-laws in a homey comfortable atmosphere. Having the room for the whole family to get together to cook, watch TV, go for walks on the beach, read, or just sit and talk, made this stay most memorable. There was a Farmers Market each Sunday within easy walking distance and the house is halfway between Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola which are both walkable (even for short tubby people like me). The owner is friendly, easy to contact, and responds VERY quickly to any questions you might have. For us, the house was WELL WORTH THE PRICE.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Yellow Beach House vacation is a MUST!

Guest Jan and Ray
Date of stay 03/17/11
Review Submitted 03/26/11

Fantastic Beach Rental We can’t say enough good words about the “Yellow Beach House” & the owners. The home is in a very good location--Close to Santa Cruz Boardwalk and marina as well as old town Capitola. Just a short drive to Monterey and Carmel. It is about 4 houses from a beautiful beach. The home has ocean views from the front decks & porch area. It is modern, very well maintained and was extremely clean and organized. It had all the amenities that you want in an “exclusive” beach rental including rear & side patio with chimnea & wood. A laundry room and outside shower (with HOT water) were provided. The kitchen was well equipped & had supplies including coffee, spices, all cooking utensils, dishes, etc. Particularly noteworthy is the quality and condition of the bedding and towels-looked and felt new. Quality shower products were also included. The owners were extremely attentive before arrival & were very prompt to answer all questions. They also left a “goody” basket to welcome us. It does not get better than this!! The owners & home indicate professionalism at every turn. Our total security deposit was returned within a few days of our departure. Thank you to the wonderful owners for a fantastic 4 days in their Yellow Beach House. A return visit is a “must” for our group.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Nicest beach house

Guest Michelle
Date of stay 10/23/10
Review Submitted 12/03/10

This is one of the nicest beach houses I've ever rented. These are first-class accommodations, with upgraded appliances, nice tilework and the coolest bathroom fixtures, plus the view from the balcony is pretty nice. But what I like best is having coffee on the back patio on a sunny Santa Cruz day. The location is really convenient to just about anything you'd want or need and the beach is right across the street. I would recommend renting this property anytime you need a house in Santa Cruz. The owners left a basket of goodies from their garden and the peach perserves were delicious.

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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Just Perfection

Guest Starshine Roshell_HAC116550
Date of stay 08/01/10
Review Submitted 08/08/10

This is the nicest rental home I've ever stayed in -- and I've been to quite a few. Utter comfort and luxury. Every time you thought, "You know what I could use right now ... ?" you'd turn around and it would be RIGHT THERE! We felt so incredibly welcome and taken care of. Super close to the beautiful beach, and the outdoor shower made it easy to rinse off afterward. Halfway between charming Capitola and the bustling Boardwalk -- cute neighborhood. Owner is very attentive, accessible, kind -- she brought us veggies from her garden. Well-stocked kitchen, comfy beds, big TVs, tons of movies, immaculate bathrooms, amazing jacuzzi tub and shower in master suite. Spacious and lovely. Would stay there again tomorrow.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: It is so nice to know that our guests appreciated all of the details of our home, felt pampered, comfortable, and had such a wonderful time. It is really rewarding for us when our visitors have a great vacation experience!

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Santa Cruz Beauty

Guest rup129
Date of stay 03/26/10
Review Submitted 04/06/10

I stayed for a weekend with my four daughters at this wonderful and immaculate home. The balcony off the Master bedroom overlooking the ocean (where we enjoyed champagne on our first evening) , the wonderfully appointed kitchen, fabulous terrace with chiminera (which we used) and large grill (which we didn't), extra-comfortable beds and linens, it was perfect for us. We brought food in from nearby restaurants and ate on the terrace instead of eating out as we had planned, we loved the house so. The outdoor shower was spectacular and the top of the line washer and dryer were the largest we had ever seen, perfect when at the beach. Jim and Doretta provided everything to make us happy, such as beach chairs and towels for the short walk to a great, expansive beach. Some of us walked into Santa Cruz center, one biked. At about three miles from center it was close enough to get to easily but far enough away to be blissfully quiet at night. We walked to a farmer's market on Sunday morning, just a few blocks away. We had a truly enchanted weekend. And the ocean, the ocean, the ocean. We all hope to return one day and are happy to recommend it. It is a few weeks since we were there and I am still glowing with the memory. Thank you Doretta and Jim.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: We love it when people enjoy our property and the location as much as we do. It is our goal to provide a warm and inviting home for our guests to create lasting memories.

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weekend getaway

Guest Hayley U.
Date of stay 03/26/10
Review Submitted 03/31/10

My mother and four (adult) sisters and I rented this place for a birthday weekend getaway. It's a beautiful location just a block from the beach. Downtown is a short drive or bike ride (or long walk) away. The home is clean, well-maintained and has wonderful amenities. Doretta, the owner, is very responsive and mailed my mother a forgotten item and returned the security deposit the very next day. This home was an excellent value for the quality. Highly recommended.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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Guest Rich Pantuliano
Date of stay 01/07/10
Review Submitted 01/07/10

There were 6 of us - our son & his sig other, my cousin and his wife & 2 dogs. We had a wonderful time & the house is magnificent. It has obviously been completely renovated from the studs out with excellent taste and the finest fixtures & details. I would be proud to live in this home and the rest of my family would agree. We felt like we were in a very luxurious environment & were sorry when our stay was over. The house has everything you need and then some - like the jacuzzi tub in the master. We all took turns with it. The kitchen is better than ours at home which is saying a bunch, and is fully equipped with beautiful dishes and tableware plus every gadget you could think of. Access to the beach is easy - about a minute across the road - and the beach is beautiful. To say it is dog friendly would be an understatement. This place is a jewel.

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Guest Nancy Smith5
Date of stay 01/07/10
Review Submitted 01/07/10

We stayed for New Years, and it was oh, so wonderful! The house was beautiful, luxurious, sparkling clean and very comfortable. The owners are easy to work with and communicate at every step. If you need a nice place to stay, and want to relax with family or a close knit small group, this is certainly the place. We LOVED it!

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Guest Joey & Nicole Baker
Date of stay 12/04/09
Review Submitted 12/04/09

Our stay at the East Cliff Beach Yellow House was everything we imagined and so much more. There was not one amenity that was not provided; from a fully equipped kitchen, to an abundance of bath towels, to any beach item you could possibly need. We felt at home, which made our trip relaxing and enjoyable, for both ourselves and our two year old adventurer. Our family will be back again! We highly recommend this home for your next trip to Santa Cruz!

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Guest Erick Covarrubias
Date of stay 11/24/09
Review Submitted 11/24/09

Our stay was fantastic. We are already discussing our next stay. The property is absolutely beautiful. The property does not feel like a rental, it's a big house, but still feels cozy. I would highly recommend.

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Guest Matt60
Date of stay 11/09/09
Review Submitted 11/09/09

The home was beautiful. Every ammenity included. Throughout our stay we could not believe this was in fact a vactaion rental and not a private residence. No other home around compares for the price.

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Guest JayHawk54
Date of stay 10/31/09
Review Submitted 10/31/09

Fantastic place to stay- Our family really enjoyed it and we will be back next year!

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great

Guest Wellslake
Date of stay 10/29/09
Review Submitted 11/03/09

We had an excellent time at this home. The house was spotless and well-equipted, the owners were super responsive, and everything was just as it was represented in the description here. It was great.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Owner response: This is the kind of review we strive for. The home is always thoroughly and professionally cleaned to exacting standards before every visit, which is just part of what we do to assure all guests have the optimal vacation experience here.

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Guest Joanne31
Date of stay 10/21/09
Review Submitted 10/21/09

We spent a lovely weekend here. The house is fabulous for a large group. It is a very short walk to the beach. We didn't have a pet with us, but the nearby beach is very pet-friendly. The house has a great kitchen and outdoor patio space for cooking and eating outdoors. The owners have furnished many little things that make the stay both easy and enjoyable. Beds are very comfy. I would definitely recommend it.

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A real treat!

Guest JayHawk54
Date of stay 10/15/09
Review Submitted 11/04/09

At the end of our stay, We did not want to leave this home. The owners had all the details and extras covered. Very nice and close to the beach! Will be back again soon. JH

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: We love getting these positive reviews. We strive to make it a wonderful experience for all our guests.

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Traveler Reviews (28)

East Cliff Yellow Beach House is our favorite

East Cliff Yellow Beach House is our favorite

Time out of Time

Time out of Time

Great Place to Stay

Great Place to Stay

Wonderful home for beach focused gathering in Santa Cruz!

Wonderful home for beach focused gathering in Santa Cruz!

Super Place!

Super Place!

Beach house enjoyment !!

Beach house enjoyment !!

Great Beach House

Great Beach House

Great location, perfect house for three families

Great location, perfect house for three families

Everything you'd want!

Everything you'd want!

Great place for our family "Beach Week" vacation

Great place for our family "Beach Week" vacation

Can't wait to return

Can't wait to return

The Nicest House We've Ever Rented

The Nicest House We've Ever Rented

The Best House We've Ever Rented

The Best House We've Ever Rented

The Best Place We've Ever Stayed!

The Best Place We've Ever Stayed!

Yellow Beach House vacation is a MUST!

Yellow Beach House vacation is a MUST!

Nicest beach house

Nicest beach house

Just Perfection

Just Perfection

Santa Cruz Beauty

Santa Cruz Beauty

weekend getaway

weekend getaway

great

great

A real treat!

A real treat!