Location: Santa Cruz, Central Coast, California, USA (Close to Boardwalk, Natural Bridges, Dog Beaches)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths (Sleeps 9)
Keywords: Home, beach, view
Bring your large group of family or friends to this four-bedroom, three-bath stunner featured on the 2005 Architect's Tour. Marvel at the ocean view while dining and relaxing on the deck, from the great room, or from the master bedroom with a king bed.
In addition to its great view of the waves from on high, this new vacation rental has upgraded, hotel-quality furnishings, wireless Internet, an outdoor hot tub (seats 4-5), two fireplaces (upstairs and downstairs), high-vaulted ceilings, three flat-panel TVs, a large dining table, deck dining, barbeque, all equipment and serving dishes for the cook.
Location: On the quiet West side of Santa Cruz, by the West Cliff ocean walk and Natural Bridges beach.
Nearby Attractions: Walk out your front door to West Cliff Drive on the ocean or up the street to Kelley's French bakery and several wineries. 40 minutes to Monterey and its famous Aquarium, a little further South to Carmel and Big Sur. Take Hwy. 1 North for a magnificent drive to San Francisco.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage : Attached, large.
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace (2)
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : New, seats up to five.
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library (3) : Lots of great movie CDs available. DVD players in every bedroom, both living rooms, upstairs and downstairs.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Classical, rock, standards.
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : We have a full kitchen upstairs and another stovetop, oven, microwave and small refrigerator downstairs.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Everything to cook and serve a gourmet meal is provided.
- Refrigerator (2) : One large refrigerator with ice maker upstairs and a small refrigerator downstairs.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave (2) : Microwave both upstairs and downstairs.
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Large, new gas grill on deck.
- Deck/Patio : Upper deck has a fantastic view of the ocean.
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Ocean View : From the upstairs deck you have a 180 degree view of the ocean, the sight and sound of waves. Often, you will see surfers.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 180-degree views of the ocean waves, two fireplaces, wireless Internet, cable and DVD players in four bedrooms, den, and living room, all new appliances, gas grill on deck
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : We allow one dog.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly : Kids love this house. They have their own play space downstairs with table for puzzles, room for games and toys, TV and DVD player and kids books.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Shelling
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Pacific Ocean, Natural Bridges State Park, Lighthouse, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy walk-away seafood cocktails on the pier (watch seals in the water below), Kelley's bakery, ice-cream shop, several wineries up the street. Outstanding Chinese and Italian restaurants less than a mile away. See charming Capitola, drive to Monterey, the Aquarium, Carmel by the Sea, Big Sur, or San Francisco.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Winter, Spring (Sept.9 to May 24) .. $350/night Sat. and Sun. (two night minimum)
$325/night Sun. through Thurs. nights (two night minimum)
$2,275 Winter week
$4,000 Winter month (plus utilities)
Summer (May 25 to Sept. 8th) Weekly only, Sun. to Sun. $3400.
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Holiday Weeks....$3400.
To above prices, add $185 for linen/cleaning fee
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2004
I owned a small bungalow on this prime lot just off West Cliff Drive and rented it to summer vacationers in the '80s and 90's. It became such a popular vacation rental, I did a teardown and built a whole new, tall, two-story home designed for vacationers who like to cook, serve, and enjoy meals together. Thus, the table seats nine, great cooking gear, serving platters provided. Teenagers and toddlers can have fun in a second living room downstairs, with a ping pong table just outside the door.
Why the Owner Chose Santa Cruz
Every time I drive along West Cliff drive to upgrade this vacation rental, which I do a lot, I find peace, joy, and exhilaration in the Santa Cruz coastline. I've travelled in Ireland, Italy, and South America, and I think the views you see while walking along West Cliff drive beat them all.
The Unique Benefits of this House
I enjoy getting all of my family or friends together, when everybody cooks, eats, drinks, plays poker, Monopoly, Scrabble (provided), or works downstairs on the puzzle table (puzzles provided too). If you stay in this house, you will go to the ocean, right out the front door, and you too will experience the peace, joy, and exhilaration that experience gives everyone.
Property Photos
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- This Could Be You - Santa Cruz, CA - California Vacation Home Rental
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- On Architect's Tour - Santa Cruz, CA - California Vacation Home Rental
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- New, comfortable furnishings - Santa Cruz, CA - California Vacation Home Rental
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- Seats for Everyone
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- Skylights Everywhere
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- Find What You Need
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- Second, downstairs kitchen, oven, refrigerator, playroom
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- Barbeque with a View
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- Upstairs Deck Seating for View
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- Enjoy Many Games of Ping Pong
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- Hotel-like Furnishings
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- Queen Bed, Private Bath, Area for Baby
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- Queen Bed Downstairs
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- Outdoor Hot Tub
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- Conversation Circle
Traveler Reviews (27)
Couldn't be any better!
Guest: blessed5
(Lodi, CA/USA)
Date of Stay: 10/09/11
Review Submitted: 11/04/11
I was having a difficult time finding a Santa Cruz rental that had everything we could possibly want. When I found this one it seemed almost too good to be true. From the time we pulled into the driveway and after touring the house, I knew our 3 nights were not going to feel like enough. The pictures are accurate but it all looked even better in person. The place was super clean and we found any little thing we could possibly need. The location was great (near stores, quick walk to a state beach) and the patio offered a beautiful view to enjoy a cup of coffee. I found the house to be very kid friendly (a must with 3 toddlers!) It worked out well to have a sitting space and kitchen both upstairs and downstairs. Overall, the layout works great for large or multiple families. Thank you Dorothy. We can't wait to return!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful house for family vacation
Guest: Chris
(Santa Cruz)
Date of Stay: 10/03/11
Review Submitted: 10/24/11
I live in Santa Cruz and wanted to find a nice place large enough for my family to come for a visit. This property was perfect. The location is one house from West Cliff Drive overlooking the ocean so they could walk, bicycle, and enjoy the view. Plus close to all kinds of Santa Cruz attractions. The house had everything they needed to relax and enjoy their visit and plenty of space for all. The hot tub and grilling on the deck were favorites.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great House - Great Location
Guest: Tom O.
Date of Stay: 07/31/11
Review Submitted: 08/08/11
We rented this property for a family vacation including adults, adult kids, and a two year old. This was the perfect location. Each family had their own floor, the great room was huge, and there was privacy if someone wanted that. The house is well equipped with everything anyone could need for a beachside vacation. The location is one property from the bluff overlooking the ocean. It is walking distance to the main attractions of Santa Cruz and bicycles are provided if you don't want to walk. There was a canoe in the garage but we did not paddle to the boardwalk. The owner of the house was a pleasure to deal with and went out of her way to make sure everything was perfect.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Nice spot with a lovely kitchen, seaside access and a kind owner
Guest: susan
(San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 05/20/11
Review Submitted: 06/20/11
I stayed here for a weekend in May with a handful of friends and found the place to be very inviting. The kitchen has all of the utensils and pots we needed; there were ample towels for everyone and nicely made beds. The icing on the cake was that the owner kindly located and sent me an article of clothing that I had mistakenly left behind. She was very responsive and shipped me my shirt promptly. Thank you!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderfully located Santa Cruz property
Guest: Ger
(Dublin, Ireland)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11
Review Submitted: 06/15/11
We had a wonderful time at this fabulous santa cruz property. The older kids loved the boardwalk, bikes, table tennis and hot tub. My wife and I couldn't get enough of the wonderful walks and views along West Cliff Drive. My four year olds favourite was the excellent Seymour Marine Centre. All in all a really restful holiday.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beautiful House
Guest: Happy Customer
(Palo Alto)
Date of Stay: 05/06/11
Review Submitted: 05/19/11
The beach house has an amazing view and is a wonderful place to have a mini get away. The location is great and the property is good for a get together with friends or a famly vacation. We really enjoyed eating around the huge dining table in the kitchen and sitting by the fire pit an hot tub. The house has nice amenities and the kitchen is great for cooking a big meal. I would definitely return to this house in the future.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Lovely home in great location
Guest: Jackie
(Sunnyvale, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/15/11
Review Submitted: 05/08/11
We stayed in April, we were 4 adults, 2 teenagers, 2 kids. The house was perfect for us, the living/kitchen/dining area is bright and open with views out over the ocean, we particularly liked the big wooden dining table. The design of the house allows for privacy too and it was nice to have the tv room down stairs where the kids could escape to watch movies. Attractively furnished, everything spotless, the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to feel at home. We enjoyed eating breakfast and bbqing out on the deck and going for rides along the coast path, we had taken some bikes but there were extra ones in the garage which came in useful. The owners seemed to have though of absolutely everything and we enjoyed the extra touches like the table tennis table, firepit and hot tub. Great location, just off West Cliff, wish we could have stayed longer and I would not hesitate to recommend this place to friends.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Everything that we hoped for and more!
Guest: JS
(Salt Lake City)
Date of Stay: 03/11/11
Review Submitted: 04/25/11
My friends and I rended the house for an extended weekend. This house is about as close to perfect as you will find. I highly recommend it.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Met Expectations
Guest: Doug
(Chagrin Falls, OH)
Date of Stay: 04/04/11
Review Submitted: 04/14/11
My family had a wonderful time. The house was as advertised in appearance and cleanliness. We recommend this house for large family vacations.
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers.
Spring Indulgeance
Guest: Di
(Lodi, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11
Review Submitted: 03/31/11
Hi Dorothy! We just returned home from a super great vacation at your super great home. You've thought of it all. From hot tub, to ping pong to movies, reading on the deck or listening to music, it's all there. We were glad we brought our bikes as you've got to walk or ride several times a day because of the beauty and then of course you can sit on the deck and take it all in. We had 4 couples who we've vacationed with for over 30 years, and it was perfect. We did bring our full size aerobed for the downstairs bedroom as there are twins in there but that worked perfect. We hope we can return and enjoy the location and all the other fun things, wine tasting down the street, Kelly's French Bakery (you were right) and a new find downtown, easy bikeride , Zoccoli's for great homemade sandwiches and bread. Thank you for offering your home for such a good time. Diane and Ernie Meier
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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