Location: Santa Cruz, Central Coast, California, USA (Downtown Santa Cruz is about 1 mile away.) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4 Baths (Sleeps 9-10)
In my opinion this is the best house on the West Side of Santa Cruz! Our family home is not your typical vacation rental! We are located on the beautiful Lighthouse Field, which has lush spring grasses, colorful wildflowers, and Monarch butterflies which flutter by in the summer. The field has many winding walking paths to the ocean, lighthouse, and Steamers Lane (a famous surf break). We have unobstructed views from the house, across the field, to the ocean.
Our house is a quality Craftsman classic style home that has over 2700 square feet,and is a Thatcher and Thompson design, which is a renowned architectural firm in Santa Cruz. This is a solidly built luxury beach house, with custom wood windows, all hardwood floors, solid wood interior doors (for sound proofing), and a covered deck for ocean viewing. This family home is tastefully designed, with quality European style furnishings, fine linens, very comfortable mattresses, and fabulous oriental carpets and eclectic artwork. There are three bedrooms with adjoining baths, and two bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bath between them (for a couple and a child).
When you wake in the morning you can gaze at the ocean, or sit on the cushioned teak bench and chair and feel the sun warm your face. Take a walk, bike, or run on the West Cliff path which is two miles long, or continue on the path to Wilder State Park (another two miles), where there are many secluded beach coves. Perhaps you would like to walk to It's Beach, which is across Lighthouse field, to sun bathe, boogie board, or swim. As the sun sets, you can watch the moon rise from the front deck, hear the peaceful distant barking of the sea lions, and the rumble of the ocean waves.
It is only a stroll to the Boardwalk (an amusement park with rides) and pier where there are delicious seafood restaurants. We are also only one mile from the downtown where you can often hear street musicians playing, see balloon clowns make their wares, check out the book stores, look through the designer clothing stores, eat at the many choices of restaurants, go to the cinema (there are four to choice from), or just people watch.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Fireplace : gas lighter
- Beds
- Queen Bed (4)
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib : portable
- Entertainment
- Sauna
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (2) : front of house and rear
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Ocean View : direct ocean views
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Fireplace with gas lighter, DSL/wireless, Fax, CD Player Full Kitchen, 2 Bikes, 2 Boogie Boards, a Portable crib, High Chair, Warm outdoor shower, No Smoking inside, Personal Chef Services offered by Chef Carol, Seasonal fresh organic ingredients!, Special Events, Romatic Dinners, Picnic Baskets, Dinner Parties.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : outside decks only
- Activities
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Live Theatre
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- West Cliff, 4 miles long, with walking, biking, beaches, and view benches for ocean viewing. Amusement Park (The Boardwalk) with rides, video games, and beach. The pier(with resturants, gift shops, kayak rentals, and fishing. Marine Museum. Wilder's Ranch, and old working ranch and historic houses. Path along ocean with secret secluded coves. Walk or mountain bike along path. Rock Climbing gym (Pacific Edge). Skateboard Park. BMX Bike park.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May-Sep ............. $3500/week. $550 per day, %10 tax
Jan 2-April $2800/week.$450 per day %10 tax $6000/ per mo
Oct-Dec 15th ........ $2800/week. $450 per day, %10tax
Christmas Holidays .. $3750/week. $600 per day, %10 tax
Thanksgiving Holiday,.$3500/week. $550 per day, %10 tax
Cleaning Fee $225, %10 tax
Deposit $500
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Property Photos
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- Santa Cruz house - Santa Cruz Real Estate
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- Welcome to the front Porch, Ocean Views - Santa Cruz Real Estate
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- Lighthouse Field, Path to It's Beach and Steamer's Lane - Santa Cruz Real Estate
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- It's Beach!
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- Living Room, View of Ocean
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- Kitchen, looking to Dinning room, both with views to Ocean
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- Another View of Kitchen, Door to Family Room
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- Family Room
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- Master Bedroom, View to Ocean, upstairs
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- Master Bath
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- View to Ocean From Master Bedroom
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- Bedroom 2, upstairs, with adjoing Jack and Jill Bathroom
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- Bedroom 3, Twin, upstairs,with Jack and Jill Bath
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- Bedroom 4 , Second Master, With View to Ocean, has own Bath, upstairs
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- Bedroom 5, Downstairs, view to back yard
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- Sauna, with bathroom, adjoing bedroom 5, Downstairs
Traveler Reviews (10)
Amazing Rental
Guest: O'Neill
(Long Beach, CA )
Date of Stay: 10/24/11
Review Submitted: 11/03/11
O'Neill has rented the Pelton property for the past three years in conjunction with the O'Neill Cold Water Classic surf event. The house is absolutely perfect for our needs. Huge kitchen, five large bedrooms, well kept and clean. With an ocean view and within walking distance to Steamer Lane, the location is ideal. The property owners are extremely communicative and have treated our group well, which is the reason we continue to utilize the property year after year.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with young children.
Lovely Santa Cruz Location
Guest: Lamont
(Utah)
Date of Stay: 06/13/11
Review Submitted: 10/07/11
While the location was convenient, the house was on a very small lot with little privacy. Before visit the owners were responsive, however it took many requests to finalize the Rental Agreement. Recommend extreme caution with communications with owners. These communication difficulties took away from the overall quality of the stay. Will not stay again.
Recommended for:Pet owners.
A Great Place to Stay
Guest: Greg
(Weaverville, North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 06/07/11
Review Submitted: 07/17/11
We loved the house. It fit our needs perfectly as we had a family reunion for our son's graduation from UC Santa Cruz. All contact with the owners was pleasant and professional. The house was very clean when we arrived with easy instructions for settling in and the ground were beautifully landscaped with an especially nice backyard. The location is superb on a quiet street with an ocean view set back from the pedestrian friendly and busy West Cliff Drive by a large field. We would recommend the house to anyone.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Beautiful and comfortable
Guest: ~~ Mother's 70th Birthday Celebration
(Prunedale, CA )
Date of Stay: 11/11/10
Review Submitted: 01/12/11
Wonderfully decorated home... nothing like a rental house. Beautifully constructed, and cozy with plenty of room for the 10 of us. The weather in early November was warm and clear. Perfect location ~ close to ocean, but apart from the crowds. Our family had a great time and the house was everything described and more. The homeowners were quick to respond to our initial inquiry and when processing payments. But the entry code wasn't received when final payment was processed per the contract. Attempts to contact them a couple weeks before our visit went unanswered for 4 days. Our security deposit was returned only after contacting them again... 50+ days after our stay.
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Guest: Gregg
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Date of Stay: 06/18/10
Review Submitted: 06/28/10
Terry, thanks for allowing us to stay in your home this past weekend. It's a beautiful home and our family had a great time reuniting in Santa Cruz. The weather was great and the location could not have been better. I hope you'll allow us to stay there again in the future. Best regards... --Greg
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Great location, Quiet setting, Great views
Guest: Koulay
(Roseville, Ca)
Date of Stay: 06/06/10
Review Submitted: 06/21/10
3 families enjoyed a great stay. The weather wa a little chilly, so roomy house was a plus. Liked the separate and quiet living room. BBQ & back yard porch wonderful additions. Close to boardwalk and great for morning walks to the lighthouse. Only drawback, linens were not placed in baths before we got there and kitchen utensil storage was a little messy. Lots of dishware & glasses were helpful for 3 families coming & going. Loved having so many bathrooms. Allowed for lots of privacy. Would stay again.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.
Guest: Ross Smith
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Date of Stay: 01/04/10
Review Submitted: 01/04/10
We had a wonderful stay at the house over Thanksgiving! Of course I know the area, but the rest of the family loved the walks, park, ocean, farmers markets, etc The Smiths
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Guest: Hartmann, the Oldens, the Hoets
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Date of Stay: 08/26/09
Review Submitted: 08/26/09
Another great time in the incredible house! Beach, Boardwalk, surf, food, cards, oh and the beach over and over! The Hartmanns-Olden's-the Hoet's,the Hunter's
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