100 Steps to Cowells' Beach - Private Pool!

• Great House if you Surf

  Great House if you Surf

  • Guest Family with two teenage boys
  • Date of stay 08/15/12
  • Review Submitted 09/25/12
  My boys and I, age 14 and 15, stayed in the house for ten days in August. The location is great and very convenient to surf spots, bike trails, the wharf and amusement park. We walked and rode our bikes everywhere! The house is very pretty, all white, and nicely renovated. The pool and hot tub were wonderful for us after surfing, but as an FYI, the pool is always partially shaded and only feels warm after you have been in the cold ocean. The roof top deck was great in the evenings for sunset. The beach towels and linens provided were very nice, and the kitchen stove, sink and fridge are very high end, but glassware and cookware was minimal. There were no wine glasses :( A couple of things about the neighborhood: The house next door is a rental (there are actually quite a few in that immediate area) and on our last weekend a VERY large group of fraternity brothers rented the house. Needless to say, they stayed up all night drinking, talking loudly, grilling at 5AM and an actual fight broke out one afternoon as the boys and I were returning from a bike ride. The driveway is shared, and the small bedroom is on that side of the house, making it very loud for whomever has that room. Also, the house two doors down, not a rental, has recently been court ordered by the City of Santa Cruz for the residents to stop maintaining a drug house. All in all we had a good stay. I would be careful with young children, or anyone who may be offended or frightened by party behavior, and accept that you may have less than desirable neighbors. We stayed busy surfing, riding bikes, and hiking, so were not at the house very much. Rich was great to work with, and booking was simple and direct. Make sure to get the tax rate and cleaning fees upfront, they were a lot higher than I expected.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: This was an interesting guest. She wanted to come back, but I have better guests and options to rent to. The "party" next door only lasted about on hour, as I have my property manager available to monitor such things. She lives 2 doors down, has lived on the street for over 20 years, and has raised 3 children. She would never have allowed this to go on all night. Pool is solar heated, it stays about 85 degrees during the summer, but one must cover it each evening, as the maritime air will cool it down. Apparently this guest did not cover the pool. The house 2 doors down has a new owner as of March 2013. She is wonderful, has lived on this street before, and wanted to come back!! Manor Place is a quiet, family orientated neighborhood.

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• Our Family Vacation

  Our Family Vacation

  • Guest Susie
  • Date of stay 07/29/12
  • Review Submitted 08/16/12
  Great stay in a great home. Walking distance to major attractions - boardwalk, wharf, downtown. Home is large and comfortable and well stocked with necessities. Property manager was very helpful. Arranging our stay there with the owner was a breeze. Thanks Rich

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Great house in a perfect location.

  Great house in a perfect location.

  • Guest T
  • Date of stay 06/02/12
  • Review Submitted 06/18/12
  We rented this house for week. The location is perfect, a short walk to Cowell and Main Beach, the boardwalk and Steamer Lane. Its set back about a block from the ocean. There's abundant street parking without any permits which is a plus. The hot tub, pool and roof deck are all great features. The house is well equipped inside with a great living room, kitchen and bedrooms. The owner and property manager were all great to deal with and I'd highly recommend this to anyone looking for a great VRBO property in Santa Cruz.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• A Month by the Beach

  A Month by the Beach

  • Guest Lyndsay
  • Date of stay 07/14/11
  • Review Submitted 08/27/11
  We had the pleasure of renting this house for a month in mid-summer. The location is wonderful for going to the beach, surfing, kayaking, bicycling, hitting the Boardwalk, or just enjoying the walk along the ocean bluff. The back yard is great for entertaining children and adults, with a substantial, comfortable pool, a very nice hot tub, a built-in picnic table, a mobile fire pit, and two barbecues, one gas and one charcoal (the largest barbecue I have ever seen). There is also a heater outside on the deck, for taking the chill off the evening air. The interior of the house is comfortable, and the layout is particularly good for families. The owner and manager were a pleasure to deal with.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• A Great Experience!

  A Great Experience!

  • Guest Liz43
  • Date of stay 06/11/10
  • Review Submitted 06/19/10
  We rented this beautiful home when we were in Santa Cruz to celebrate our son's graduation from UCSC. The location is excellent, walking distance to the pier and boardwalk and an easy drive to campus. We really enjoyed walking the short distance to Cowells Beach to watch the surfers. The house is beautifully decorated, the beds and bedding are so comfortable, there are flat screen TVs everywhere! The master suite is spacious and comfortable with french doors to the pool and yard. The family room is a great hang out at the end of the day. The kitchen is well equipped and the gas range and large refrigerator were fabulous. Best of all, the weather was unseasonably warm when we were there but the house stayed very cool thanks to the beautiful plantation shutters everywhere. The pool not only helped cool things off, but it was the focal point of our weekend. We put the large BBQ grill to good use, and enjoyed the roof-top deck while watching the sunset or having coffee early in the morning. There is plenty of street parking if you have extra cars. The owners were delightful to work with. We highly recommend this property.

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$2500-$4500/week, depending on season
Cleaning fee -$150 per visit/week, Security deposit $800.
Must also pay City of Santa Cruz 10% tax on rate.
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Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.