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Mitchell's Cove Beach House

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A spacious living room with a wooden dining table, a red sofa, and a colorful striped rug.
A residential area with houses, a parking lot, and a view of the ocean.
A house with a covered patio, a small garden, and a dining area with outdoor furniture.
A living room with a brick fireplace, a framed picture above it, and a vase on the mantel.
A residential area with houses, a garage, and a well-maintained garden.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Monterey Bay

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Monterey Bay
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Natural Bridges State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Monterey Bay - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Humble Sea Brewing Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shrine Coffee - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mitchell's Cove Beach House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mitchell's Cove Beach House?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mitchell's Cove Beach House on Feb 9, 2027 start from $814, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mitchell's Cove Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mitchell's Cove Beach House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mitchell's Cove Beach House located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Mitchell Cove Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent stay
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and in good condition. It was easy to walk in and quickly get settled. There are numerous comfortable gathering places throughout the house, also in the yard. The chairs, couches, stools, etc are a good variety to suit different preferences. The gas fireplace in the dining area Really Works. Nice!The kitchen is well designed and spacious, well equipped, even the little stuff you end up looking for. (Ants on the counter though, and a dishwasher door that’s very annoying).The bathrooms are small, ordinary, but quite clean and functional.The back yard is very nice, better than the photos. Hot tub in fine condition, and ready for us to get in!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mitchells Cove Beach House was perfect in every way. I liked the large family room where we enjoyed relaxing on the sofa and two comfortable chairs. There is a sliding door with access to the backyard. Easy in and out for the dogs. The kitchen had lots of counter space and was bright and nicely laid out next to the dining area and long table. I especially liked the home's layout. One of the bedrooms has it's own bath. The second bathroom was very nice with a bathtub/shower and long counter. Quiet neighborhood, walking distance to a beach. I felt comfortable staying here and would choose this home if I were to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this spot. The outdoor area is a lovely retreat, and we really enjoyed the indoor living spaces as well. It was a great location, easy to get to and from various excellent coffee shops, and other activities. We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic property with all the comforts of Home yet with a very cool vibe. Had the best time ever!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Beachnest in Santa Cruz was the perfect rental for our family trip to the coast. The property is located just 2 blocks from the beach in a very peacful and quiet neighborhood. The backyard space was amazing and allowed for games, meals and hanging out. There are bikes, sand toys, and games which really make the stay more enjoyable. Plenty of activities, beaches and coastline to explore just down the road. Highly recommended. Keep in mind there is a 400 tourism charge from the local government that may or may not be disclosed up front, but after spending time in this beautiful part of the California coast, it's understandable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was nice. We enjoyed it. Pricey but probably right for the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter with pups

Excellent dog friendly property. Well appointed and wonderful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 20, 2025
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Jenn, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Mitchell's Cove Beach House.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Great location and comfortable house. Loved all the options of different spaces inside and outside. Short 1 block walk to ocean and cliff walk. Would stay at the house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 19, 2023
Thank your for taking the time to provide your feedback, and we are glad you enjoyed your stay at the Mitchell's Cove Beach House in Santa Cruz. Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

We love the place. Very comfortable lots of different areas to relax. Pet friendly A+
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 19, 2023
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals! We hop you'll stay with us during your next trip to Santa Cruz.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely get away

My three generation family thoroughly enjoyed our time at this house. Check-in and communication were flawless, everything was clean and comfortable, and we would stay here again in a heartbeat. We wholeheartedly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Flaurie, and we so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Mitchell's Cove Beach House.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Vacation Home

This is one of the best vacation homes we’ve stayed at! The house is very well kept, and beds and furnishings were really comfortable and clean. We appreciated all the spaces to sit and spread out as a family of five plus one dog, and enjoyed to proximity of the home to many local attractions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Jennifer, and we so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Mitchell's Cove Beach House.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Home by the ocean

Very comfortable home close to everything in Santa Cruz. The front and back outdoor spaces, private and relaxing. Quiet neighborhood block from the Ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Stephen! We hope you'll come again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place! Excellent location!

We loved it. Hot tub is private. It’s one block from the ocean. Very dog friendly neighborhood. House had bikes available for roaming the area :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Laura, and we so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Mitchell's Cove Beach House.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perect Locatio and great home

The home is located perfectly to easily get to everything in Santa Cruz. It also provides a very comfortable place to hang out. Quiet and well landscaped for hanging out in the back yard or entertaining inside. Hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you for staying with Beachnest Vacation Rentals! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Mitchell's Cove Beach House.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love this house!

This is our third time staying at this property and we will come back again! Our son is attending UCSC and the house is a great place to stay when we visit. Finding accommodations that take dogs can be challenging. This house is perfect for dogs, since it has a fenced in front and backyard and is only one block from the beach. The house is comfortable and clean. We can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you so much for coming back, Sabrina, and for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals. We will look forward to hosting your next stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mitchells Cove Beach House

Property was clean and well organized. Games were nice. Lots of clean towels. Two comments: Bathmats in the bathrooms would be nice. You need a banister for the front steps and an assist bar going into the television room. I am somewhat mobility limited. House was well worth the price and we would love to come back sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2024
Thank you so much for providing your feedback and suggestions, Joseph! We'll work on getting those implemented, and hope to host you during your next trip to Santa Cruz.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location and house

We loved our stay in this rental. The house has a great lay out with room to spread out. The front and back yards were a hit. We brought our bikes and it was so easy to access the West Cliff path. We were there on a very stormy day and the power had gone out all day. We had contacted the Property Management to see if there were any lanterns. Someone very nicely drove 3 lanterns to our house. That helped so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, Karen, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Mitchell's Cove Beach House. Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for Family Visits

This was our second stay at the Mitchell Cove Beach House. We (myself, husband, adult son, wife and two children ages 10 and 8) visit Santa Cruz to spend Christmas week with other family. The house is a very nice layout for us with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, good size and pretty well equipped kitchen and dining area and a large family room that is on the other side of the house from the bedrooms and LR. Different folks can easily be doing different activities at different times. It is clean, well stocked and furnished, one block from the water and West Cliff Drive. It is less than a 15 min walk to Verve Coffee! Finally, it has a Hot Tub and nice back yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 20, 2025
Thank you Jeanne for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, and we look forward to hosting your next trip to Santa Cruz.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Time at Mitchells Cove Beach House

We throughly enjoyed our time at the Mitchell Cove House in Santa Cruz. We were grandparents, parents and two young children for a total of six. The house is well laid out for children (and adults) with a separate “living room” and “family room” areas. The kitchen and dining areas work well and seated us all comfortably with room for more. The kitchen is pretty well stocked for cooking. The beds were very comfortable and the house was clean. The yard was lovely for gathering and, again, for children. The location was ideal for us; close to Santa Cruz family, a short one block walk to Mitchells Beach and West Cliff Drive. It was also in walking distance to a neat shopping area. We would definitely recommend it and stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Lovely Home and Location; Poor Management

This home is located in a lovely part of Santa Cruz on a very quiet block steps away from the beach. The bedrooms are nicely proportioned. The kitchen and living spaces are well suited for a small group. The bathroom in the master bedroom was outdated and a bit dirty (the bathmat was filthy) and they did not leave toilet paper in that bathroom, but otherwise the house was what was expected. All that being said, we did experience one major disappointment when we discovered that the hot tub was not functioning. The management team was aware of the hot tub issue as they had a team working on it when we arrived. However, it was never fixed, which we did not learn until we tried using it the next day only to discover that it had no water. The management company never bothered to inform us that the hot tub was not operational and only addressed the matter after we contacted them after departure. An apology for the hot tub not being in service did not come until three communications later (over 48 hours after checkout). And, the financial accommodation for the inconvenience was more of an insult than a recognition of the fact that they were unable to deliver on one of their key amenities. The house is nice and deserves better from its management team. So, while I do recommend the house itself, do not expect the management team to adequately address issues they are aware of.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Mitchell’s Cove beach house is fabulous.A simply beautiful home.Each bedroom is tastefully decorated, the beds are comfortable and the towels are plush.Spectacular gardens and outdoor spaces to gather together or find a place to be alone. The hammock was a big hit, and the outdoor grill was a great way to cook some fresh fish and hamburgers. The house is a block from the ocean and West Cliff Drive, which has a delightful walking / bike path which leads to the lighthouse, beaches and surfing spots, and benches facing west to wait for the absolutely unbeatable sunsets. The house was a hit with three generations of our family and one Golden Retriever! We give the Mitchell’s Cove house, its owners and Beachnest, the property managers, our highest, unequivocal recommendations!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property actually better than the photos! Excellent location. Very tranquil setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, good experience

Great house for our family beach vacation. The house could have been a bit cleaner but it was fine overall. Can’t beat the location, 2 blocks from the beach steps.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casual luxury in paradise

We really enjoyed the property and neighborhood. Mitchell's Cove is a short walk and is beautiful. The rooms are spacious and the front and back yard are great. The kitchen was very well appointed, making it easy to cook at home. Also, the hot tub is a fantastic touch. We’d definitely come back when in SC.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
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