Doesn't get much better!

Guest: boiseHess (Boise, ID)
Date of Stay: 10/01/07 Review Submitted: 11/02/07

We stayed at the property in October when the weather in the bay area is probably at its best. The house was clean, big and had one of the best ocean views you could imagine. The owners have taken very good care of the place and the pictures on the website are very true to the actual property. I would definitley recommend this place and already have to several friends.

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THE PERFECT OCEAN HOME

Guest: East Coast girl (Washington DC)
Date of Stay: 11/05/11 Review Submitted: 11/22/11

I used to rent a different house every year, but now I just go back to this incredible home every year, because the views and sounds of the ocean are amazing, and the comforts of this home are unbeatable. Front row seats for porpoises, seals, cranes, pelicans; endless entertainment watching all the surfers and sailboats and kayaks; you will encounter fantastic tidepools with anemones and crabs etc as you walk along the beach at low tide. This place is paradise and has everything you could ever need provided.

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We LOVE this place and can't wait to return!

Guest: Marjie (Washington)
Date of Stay: 09/27/11 Review Submitted: 10/26/11

Perfect setting, perfect home, perfect location! Can you tell we fell in love with this place and can’t wait to return? My daughter was married in Capitola last month and we rented this place to spend the week together (we all live out of town). We loved it from the get-go …from our jaw-dropping moment when we walked into the house & took in the breathtaking ocean view, to the morning walks/runs on the beach & surrounding neighborhoods, to sitting on the deck in the evenings watching the seals, dolphins and otters cruise by (not sure if this is the norm, but it was our special treat each evening). The house is equipped with everything we could ever need and more, TVs in every room that we rarely used as the ocean was our theater for most the week. My daughter dressed for her wedding in the master suite upstairs, a truly surreal moment with her in her wedding dress with what appeared to be the whole Pacific Ocean as her background. Memories that will fill our hearts forever. Thank you.

Owner response:We are so happy to share our home with guests that truly enjoy it. It brought tears to our eyes reading your experience that will be with you forever! Owners

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

Great House... Right on the Beach

Guest: Sam (San Jose, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 07/04/11

If you are looking for a place to vacation and relax right on the beach in Santa Cruz, this house is for you. My husband and I coordinated a summer vacation in mid-June for us and our friends and chose this house because of the great location. This house is perfect for adults and children, and has amazing views of the Monterey Bay. Most days were spent going to the beach, hanging out on the deck overlooking the ocean, enjoying cocktails, early evening BBQ’s, and watching the sun set from the deck. Everything you need is provided and grocery stores are just a mile away. The furniture and décor is up to date, and comfortable linins and towels are provided. You can fall asleep and wake up to the sound of crashing waves and the smell of salt air. Should we ever have the chance to arrange another vacation for us and our friends we would look to rent this house again.

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Great Place - Relax and put life on pause

Guest: Rob (San Diego)
Date of Stay: 05/20/11 Review Submitted: 05/27/11

We just got back from this home and it was wonderful. The view from the back deck and the upstairs master bedroom is a sight to see. Plenty of sun and ocean access within a 1 minute walk, great surf spots and easy driving distance to open spaces, parks, normal golf, frisbee golf and bocce ball. Huge open kitchen making it easy for the whole family to help cook, a real bonding experience. Each bedroom as a tv and dresser, one is even detached from the house for extra privacy. Outside shower makes for easy clean up when you get back from the beach. Short drive to the boardwalk, but we only went once during our 4 days there, the house was just so chill to lounge around at we never wanted to leave.

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

Home away from Home

Guest: LD (Berkeley, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/28/11 Review Submitted: 05/07/11

My group has rented this lovely beach house for two consecutive years. We all live in varioius parts of the bay area and enjoy having a local getaway spot that makes us feel like we are far away from home. The owners are very easy and responsive to work with throughout the rental process. The house is very comfortable, spacious and clean. The kitchen, dining area and livingroom look right out at the ocean when inside. Having an outdoor deck with a view of the ocean and more...the beach right downstairs is amazing. On our recent trip we enjoyed watching sea otters and surfers from the deck. We have enjoyed biking or walking into Capitola, and watching the surfers right around the corner at Pleasure Point. Falling asleep to the ocean is a big plus too. Great place to getaway from it all!

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

WONDERFUL BEACH HOUSE!

Guest: Nancy (SCOTTS VALLEY)
Date of Stay: 10/09/10 Review Submitted: 03/03/11

We loved our stay in this beautiful home. It is so clean and beautifully furnished...and the kitchen had everything needed for all of our home cooked meals every night. The location is perfect and it was nice having the garage. Wow, what a great deck! Plenty of room for the 6 adults and 4 children. My kids and grandkids came from Denver...and it was a perfect place to gather and spend time together. Would highly recommend this lovely home to friends and will return if we decide to gather at the beach again.

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

Amazing!

Guest: Penny (Medford, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 12/15/10 Review Submitted: 12/20/10

This is not a house, but a HOME. It is well furnished and equipped with modern appliances and cook/bake ware. The beds are very comfortable with lovely sheets and comforters. The pictures don't do it justice. The view is wonderful...couldn't be better! When we arrived it was very clean and welcoming. The homeowner was very helpful and answered all my questions including ideas on where to go to celebrate my mother's birthday. I have already recommended this home to friends and family. I will definitely rent this home again!

Recommended for:Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.

tulsa clan

Guest: dk (tulsa, okla)
Date of Stay: 09/13/10 Review Submitted: 12/09/10

have been vacationing in the santa cruz area for 15 yrs. and without a doubt this is our favorite place to stay. we will be returning in 2011 for another "extended" stay. the house has everything you would possible need or want, the view is spectacular, the sunsets unbelievable, close to eateries, shopping and the quiet is an extra. you won't be disappointed.

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

Ocean Heaven

Guest: Santa Cruz Fan (East Coast )
Date of Stay: 11/06/10 Review Submitted: 12/07/10

Staying at this house is truly heavenly. The ocean sights, sounds, smells, air, and wildlife are right at your feet. Cook your meals while looking out over the waves, surfers, seals, dolphins, sea otters and pelicans. Relax on the deck, walk on the beach, or just hang out in the house and watch the endless beauty of sea, sunrises and sunsets. Wonderful comfortable couches and beds. Everything is provided. Trader Joes and Whole Foods just a few minutes away. This is my second year and I've already booked for 2011.

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