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Enjoy the best of Santa Cruz all within walking distance. Stay at this ultimate Santa Cruz vacation rental house in the very popular Seabright Beach neighborhood. You can walk to the Boardwalk, Pier, harbor and even downtown from this location. Enjoy the ultimate Santa Cruz beach house vacation experience on Mott Avenue.

The house is located on the first block of Mott Avenue about a hundred steps from Seabright State Beach and is not on a main road so traffic noise is not a problem. The Santa Cruz Boardwalk and also the yacht harbor are only a few minutes walk from the house. You can also easily walk to several fine restaurants. The wharf and downtown Santa Cruz are about a mile away. There is a lot to do within walking distance of the house. You have one of the best beaches in California right outside your doorsteps. Seabright Beach is sometimes called “Castle Beach” by local old timers and is a great family beach. You can swim, bodysurf, beach comb and picnic on the beach. Lifeguards are stationed on Seabright Beach during the peak summer season. At night beach fires are allowed.

This two-story, two bedroom, two and a half bath home has all the elements of the perfect vacation get-away. You see the beach and ocean from the upstairs kitchen, living room, sun room and deck.

You’re in the middle of vacation bliss at Seabright Beach and this home which provides location, location, location. Seabright beach is a half mile wide strand of beautiful soft sand that is bordered on the west by the San Lorenzo River and Santa Cruz Boardwalk and to the east by the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. As you will see on your tour of this site, this Mott Avenue home is a modern, fully upgraded, sophisticated, Seabright residence. For maximum white-water view, you will find all of the living spaces upstairs, including the living room, gourmet kitchen, dining area, bar, sunroom, half bath, and a large rooftop deck.

Downstairs features an enticing master suite complete with a huge private bathroom with a two-person Jacuzzi brand spa tub and a glass block walk-in shower. It also has a deck with ocean view right outside. A second bedroom also has a private bath that features high end fixtures. See photo gallery below for more or go to our web site (see below) for many more pictures.

Keywords: Beach House, Near Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Beach View, Ocean View

Property Type

  • 2 story
  • House
  • 600 sq. ft.

Accommodation Type

      • Vacation Rental

      Meals

          • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

          Suitability

          • Minimum Age Limit For Renters:

            Responsible party must be 25 years old or older...morecollapse

          • Non Smoking Only
          • Alternative Lifestyle
          • Pets Not Allowed
          • Children Welcome

          Bedrooms

          • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7, Beds for 5-7
          • Bedroom 1
          • Bedroom 2
          • Convertible bed(s)
          • Details:

            King size beds (1), Double Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (1), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) Available upstair: Single bed futon in sunroom and in the living room an 'L' shaped built-in couch 6 by 7 feet and 36 inches deep - comfortable thick 7 inches foam rubber - not a 'fold-out' couch. Sleeps 2. A folded full size futon is also available....morecollapse

          Bathrooms

          • 2.0 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms
          • Bathroom 1
          • Bathroom 2
          • Details:

            Total of 2.5 Bathrooms. The master bathroom is large and spacious, with a two person Jacuzzi brand spa tub and a large walk-in glass block shower. Finished with beautiful imported Italian tile and details like the ultra-quiet exhaust fan, window and opening sky light, piped in music linked to the home entertainment system, ambient indirect lighting with dimmers make this a great room to enjoy, not just a bathroom to use. Pipe in your favorite music from upstairs on the Boston Speakers. A private second bathroom directly across the door way of the second bedroom is entrance to the second bath. This bath features a glass shower enclosure. There is a half bath located upstairs in the living area....morecollapse

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Coffee Maker
          • Toaster
          • Cooking Utensils
          • Ice Maker
          • Kitchen
          • Microwave
          • Refrigerator
          • Dishwasher

          Amenities

          • Towels Provided
          • Parking
          • Hair Dryer
          • Iron & Board
          • Clothes Dryer
          • Linens Provided
          • Washing Machine
          • Gas Fireplace

          Other Amenities

              • Details:

                Two HDTVs,15 Skylights, 19 windows in upstairs living area, Luxury Massage Chair, Beach Chairs/Umbrella, Two Ocean View Decks...morecollapse

              Entertainment

              • Television:

                High definition 47 inch HDTV upstairs and 37 inch HDTV in master bedroom. HDTV channels & record your favorite programs on the Comcast DVR....morecollapse

              • Stereo:

                Play your favorite music throughout the house through the built in Boston Speakers. Volume controls in every room including baths....morecollapse

              • Satellite / Cable
              • CD Player
              • VCR
              • DVD Player
              • Video Library

              Communications

              • Broadband Access:

                Wireless (and Wired) High Speed Internet via Cable modem (20mb speed)....morecollapse

              • Computer Available:

                But bring your own laptop to use with our wireless high speed....morecollapse

              • Wireless Internet:

                Bring your laptops. Secured wireless network available....morecollapse

              • Free Long Distance:

                Long distance free to US, Canada and parts of Europe....morecollapse

              Pool & Spa

                  • Jetted Tub:

                    A huge two person Jaquzzi brand tub in the master bath....morecollapse

                  Outdoor Features

                  • Deck / Patio:

                    Large deck upstairs with beach and ocean view. Small deck off master bedroom with ocean view....morecollapse

                  • Lanai / Gazebo:

                    Downstairs deck outside master bedroom has beach and ocean view....morecollapse

                  Location & View

                  • Beach View:

                    Beach and ocean views upstairs in the kitchen and living area and from upstairs and downstairs decks....morecollapse

                  • Mountain View
                  • Ocean View

                  Activities

                  • Cinemas
                  • ATM/Bank
                  • Groceries
                  • Hospital
                  • Massage Therapist
                  • Medical Services
                  • Deepsea Fishing
                  • Pier Fishing
                  • Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
                  • Fitness Center
                  • Cycling
                  • Hiking
                  • Wind-Surfing
                  • Tennis
                  • Fishing
                  • Surfing
                  • Rock Climbing
                  • Sailing
                  • Kayaking
                  • Parasailing
                  • Golf
                  • Horseback Riding
                  • Shelling
                  • Live Theater
                  • Restaurants
                  • Theme Parks
                  • Museums
                  • Arboretum
                  • Churches
                  • Library
                  • Marina
                  • Shopping
                  • Synagogues
                  • Health/Beauty Spa
                  • Beachcombing
                  • Paddle Boating
                  • Walking
                  • Whale Watching
                  • Wildlife Viewing
                  • Sight Seeing
                  • Boating
                  • Winery Tours
                  • Swimming

                  Other Activities

                      • Details:

                        There is a lot to do within walking distance of the house. First of all you have one of the best beaches in California right outside your doorsteps. Seabright Beach is sometimes called “Castle Beach” by local old timers. The Scholl-Mar Castle occupied what is now the main entrance area to the beach from 1928-1967. Seabright beach is a great family beach. You can swim, bodysurf, beach comb and picnic on the beach. Lifeguards are stationed on Seabright Beach during the peak summer season. At night beach fires are allowed. It’s so much fun walking the 1/2 mile beach from the San Lorenzo River mouth to the Harbor Walton lighthouse. Santa Cruz yacht harbor is less than a ten minute stroll from the house. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of more than a thousand sailboats and the Walton Lighthouse while having breakfast at Aldo’s restaurant. There is so much to do at the Harbor - find out how to take a sunset cruise, go kayaking, go deep sea fishing, take sailing lessons, visit the Marine Sanctuary Center, watch the Wednesday night sailboat races when dozens of sailboats brighten the bay, circle the trail around the harbor on bicycles. During the high summer season, take the free water taxi and you’ll get to the Crow’s Nest restaurant and the many other businesses and activities on the east side of the Harbor. A ten minute walk from the house brings you to one of the last beach side amusement parks in California designed for thrill-seekers of all ages, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Don’t miss the 1924 Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster and the vintage 1911 Looff Carousel or the newest ride, the 125 foot tall Double Shot. Every Friday night the Boardwalk features free summer concerts. Our Seabright Neighborhood itself is an attraction. This is a unique place to enjoy walks or bike rides. The “Point” is a wall of limestone between the San Lorenzo river and Seabright Beach. A five minute walk out to the end and you’ll see a beautiful view of the Boardwalk, Seabright Beach, the Santa Cruz Wharf, the mountains and the two lighthouses here in Santa Cruz. Walk the beach or along the cliff all the way to the harbor. You won’t find any “track” houses in this neighborhood. Enjoy the little historic beach cottages with many small but spectacular flower gardens. Take a five minute stroll to the lower Seabright business district. There you will find a convenience grocrery store, bars, seven restaurants and a coffee shop. The Santa Cruz Wharf is about a 1 mile walk from the house but the walk takes you through the Boardwalk on the way with the Santa Cruz Main Beach on your left. It is lined with restaurants and shops. Built in 1914, the Wharf is a pretty place for a stroll and an up-close view of crabbers and bait fishermen. Enjoy shopping at the many stores and fresh fish markets and family owned restaurants. The Wharf is the place to go for seafood with a view. Not to be missed is downtown Santa Cruz about a mile away. Students, tourists, local people, stroll along, drink coffee, shop and just hang out. The atmosphere is extremely peaceful and relaxed with many sidewalk coffee shops, bakeries and restaurants. People play music and sing. Other Attractions close to home: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (25 min walk) Roaring Camp locomotive at the Beach Boardwalk (walk) (Seymore Marine Discovery Center (15 min drive) Natural Bridges State Beach (10 minute drive) Museum of Natural History (1 minute walk)...morecollapse

                       

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                      • Fantastic place!

                        Fantastic place!

                        • Guest err1971
                        • Date of stay 01/01/08
                        • Review Submitted 01/09/08
                        We stayed at this rental for four nights in January 2008. We have rented several properties before including some in Santa Cruz and we thought this one was great. It is beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable (great beds!) and very clean. We loved the view from the deck and the kids loved to sit watching the ocean from the breakfast nook. The owners were very accomodating and helpful. Hopefully we will manage to visit the area again soon and if so we will definitely be in touch.

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

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 19/20

                      • Fantastic, very close to beach, lovely views

                        Fantastic, very close to beach, lovely views

                        • Guest Joanna R.
                        • Date of stay 04/19/13
                        • Review Submitted 04/25/13
                        This place was fantastic. I would stay here again. The porch is lovely and relaxing. There are plenty of linens and the kitchen is well stocked. It is really very close to the beach, and a very short walk to the boardwalk. In my opinion a perfect location. No parking restrictions plus a garage. I didn't use the jacuzzi but it is enormous. I highly recommend!

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

                      • Couple from Ohio

                        Couple from Ohio

                        • Guest Ohio couple
                        • Date of stay 04/03/12
                        • Review Submitted 02/21/13
                        The house is definitely as described in both words and photos. The mornings were cool and we watched the bay while sipping our morning coffee. Did a jacuzzi in the evening. Walked down to Aldo's restaurant at the Harbor for breakfast and then out to the lighthouse. There were pelicans flying by and cormorants diving for fish. Got to use the kitchen and it's got everything anyone would need. The place was immaculate. Anyone interested in a romantic getaway couldn't ask for better.

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

                      • We Love This House

                        We Love This House

                        • Guest Bob C.
                        • Date of stay 04/16/11
                        • Review Submitted 07/11/11
                        Ahhh, Bob & Denny, we just love your house so much! Another relaxing stay. Thank you so much for allowing us to share it, and we hope to come back again next year. Phil, Ingrid & family Beckenham, U. K. p.s., Linda's Seabreeze Cafe still rocks!!

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

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

                      • Great Location

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                        Great Location

                        • Guest Tames
                        • Date of stay 08/25/08
                        • Review Submitted 02/10/10
                        We had a great time in this beach house! The location of this house is great and the house is beautiful! Tames and Pat Amsterdam, The Netherlands

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                      • Christmas Present

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                        Christmas Present

                        • Guest Dawn
                        • Date of stay 01/19/10
                        • Review Submitted 02/10/10
                        We love your house!!!! I brought my parents here for a Christmas Present and am so glad I did. Our original plan was just to stay until Sunday, but we were having such a great time and enjoyed the house so much we extended our stay another night. The weather was great and we enjoyed hanging out on the patio. Love that fact that we are so close to everything. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your awesome home for our mini vacation! We hope to be back soon and definitely recommend your home to our family and friends! Thanks again! Dawn, Sacramento, CA

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                      • Brought Home Great Memories

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                        Brought Home Great Memories

                        • Guest Kristin
                        • Date of stay 08/08/09
                        • Review Submitted 02/10/10
                        THANK YOU! We had just a phenomenal time at your home. We can't wait to rent it again. The proximity to the beach was perfect. We thought we'd be a bit further back...being that close was such a treat! Mostly, we enjoyed the rooftop deck. We were on it every morning and evening...and it was perfect for watching the meteor showers on Wednesday evening...we had the kids out there until 12:30am watching... Funny note, on the day we arrived, our kids (ages 9 and 6) ran upstairs and our youngest yells out "there is a huge tv!!) we were so comfortable in your home! Thanks again so much! We brought home great memories. Kristin, Novato, CA

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                      • Emli’s Sweet 16

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                        Emli’s Sweet 16

                        • Guest Emily
                        • Date of stay 11/22/09
                        • Review Submitted 02/10/10
                        Me, my family and a few close friends had an AMAZING weekend. We loved how close we were to the beach and the Boardwalk. The house had everything we needed for the weekend. We loved the house and the view. Thank you so, so, so, so very much. Emily - Ceres, CA

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

                        • Guest Kristin28
                        • Date of stay 12/08/09
                        • Review Submitted 12/08/09
                        LOVE THIS HOUSE" "We just spent a week in this house..it was FANTASTIC! can't say enough about this place. It really is about 100 steps walk down the street to the entrace to Seabright Beach. The home is kept up incredibly well. We enjoyed the rooftop deck every morning for coffee and every early evening for cocktails. We even had the best place to watch meteor showers one night. We would rent this home again in a heartbeat..it's such a great deal!! There are great restaurants walking distance and you can walk to the Boardwalk in about 10 minutes. Our kids loved the home as well, and we had plentyof room for visitors. The neighbood is very quiet at night and the homes in the neighborhood are all kept up so well and manicured..This is a true treasure of a vacation home!"

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                      • LOVE THIS HOUSE

                        LOVE THIS HOUSE

                        • Guest KristinVW
                        • Date of stay 08/08/09
                        • Review Submitted 08/18/09
                        We just spent a week in this house..it was FANTASTIC! can't say enough about this place. It really is about 100 steps walk down the street to the entrace to Seabright Beach. The home is kept up incredibly well. We enjoyed the rooftop deck every morning for coffee and every early evening for cocktails. We even had the best place to watch meteor showers one night. We would rent this home again in a heartbeat..it's such a great deal!! There are great restaurants walking distance and you can walk to the Boardwalk in about 10 minutes. Our kids loved the home as well, and we had plentyof room for visitors. The neighbood is very quiet at night and the homes in the neighborhood are all kept up so well and manicured..This is a true treasure of a vacation home!

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

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

                       
                      High Season (May 24 - September 7, 2013) Weekly Rental Only, Sat Chk-In/Out.
                      High Season-$2450/7 nights min, + cleaning fee $130 & 10% hotel tax (11% Jul 1st)
                      Low season (Sept 2,2012 to May 24,2013) 3 nts min except 2 nts Nov 1 to Feb 28
                      Low season: weekends $350, Weekdays $270, 7-29 nights-$260/night, Monthly $5500
                      Thanksgiving Xmas New Years 5 nights min, other holidays,3 nights, $350/night
                      All bookings add $130 cleaning fee & 10% Tax. Add 3.5% for credit card payment.
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                      Location

                      • Nearest Airport: San Jose, CA at 35 Miles
                      • Nearest Beach: Seabright Beach, Santa Cruz 100 feet away at 0.01 Miles
                      • Nearest Golf: Several golf courses within 10 miles at 4 Miles
                      • Nearest Restaurant: Eight restaurants within 5 minute walk at 0.01 Miles
                       

                      Owner info

                      Year Purchased: 1993

                      About the owner: Back in the early 1990s when we visited friends in Santa Cruz, we fell in love with the town and it's natural beauty. In 1993 we purchased our Mott Avenue home and spent many weekends there. The house was fully remodeled by 2000 and new hardwood floors other upgrades and new carpet was added in 2009. New refrigerator, dishwasher and King bed was added in December 2011. Recently we purchased another home about a mile away where we now live and Mott Ave has become a full time vacation rental.

                      Why the Owner Chose Santa Cruz:
                      As anyone in the greater bay area can tell you, Santa Cruz offers the warmest and family friendly beaches in northern California with world class surfing and the Santa Cruz Boardwalk - one of the last seaside amusement parks left in the US. Santa Cruz is a wonderful place for young and old.

                      The Unique Benefits at this House:
                      We love taking afternoon naps while listening to the ocean, birds, and sea lions. We love the sunlight from the many skylights and windows and the ocean views from decks at day and stars at night. We love the walks on the beach and around the neighborhood checking out the many flower gardens. We love eating lunch on the second story deck and having a glass of wine at sunset.


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                      • Primary: (831) 345-9040 (California, USA)

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                      Photos

                      • You are 100 steps from Seabright Beach a Great Family Beach

                        You are 100 steps from Seabright Beach a Great Family Beach

                      • Monterey can be seen across the bay from upstairs living area

                        Monterey can be seen across the bay from upstairs living area

                      • Deck outside master bedroom downstairs

                        Deck outside master bedroom downstairs

                      • Bath for Second Bedroom

                        Bath for Second Bedroom

                      • Gourmet Kitchen Upstairs. Cooking with a view!

                        Gourmet Kitchen Upstairs. Cooking with a view!

                      • Part of the Upstairs Deck with glass railing

                        Part of the Upstairs Deck with glass railing

                      • Master Bath with 2 person Jacuzzi, glass block shower and piped in music

                        Master Bath with 2 person Jacuzzi, glass block shower and piped in music

                      • Master Bedroom had private bath, deck, HDTV, Piped in Music

                        Master Bedroom had private bath, deck, HDTV, Piped in Music

                      • Second Bedroom - Full and Single beds with full bath across hallway

                        Second Bedroom - Full and Single beds with full bath across hallway

                      • There are 11 skylights upstairs and 19 windows - Great Views!

                        There are 11 skylights upstairs and 19 windows - Great Views!

                      • Upstairs Bath

                        Upstairs Bath

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