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Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly

Family-friendly vacation home in Santa Cruz

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View of the ocean can be seen from the lower deck
View of the lagoon
This is a wonderful home for entertaining and being with friends and family.
The front of the house
Welcome - Open the gate to enter into the front yard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Crib

Convertible bed(s)

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly

Let the sound of the waves crashing on the beach wash away your stress.
This Hawaiian-style beach house has it all!
Views of the ocean and 3 min walk to the beach. This house is two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious layout with a large eat-in kitchen, a great room, a dining room, a living room with a fireplace. This house is ideal for family get-togethers. This stylish cottage beach house has new appliances. The great room walks out onto a split-level deck. Have dinner on the upper porch with a view of the ocean and lagoon. The lagoon offers wonderful bird watching events every season. The lower deck has a BBQ and a fire pit to enjoy with family and friends.

The location of this house is just one block from the beach. Santa Maria’s(21st ave) is one of the most beautiful beaches in Santa Cruz, surfing, boogie boarding, skimboarding, fishing, and great for long walks. Explore the tide pools to find sea anemones, sea urchins and watch the otters play. This location is close to the fun-filled Santa Cruz. Boardwalk, the famous surfing spot Pleasure Point, and 41st Ave, where you will find various shops and restaurants. Minutes from Capitola Beach and the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor, where you will find beach volleyball, kayaks rentals, and great restaurants.

An ideal morning is walking to coffee ( Starbucks ) and then another 4 minutes to the beach to enjoy your coffee while watching the waves crash onto the beach and cliffs below. ( Sunny Cove )

Within an hour's drive, you can see the full beauty of Monterey Bay by taking its scenic drive to Carmel, Seventeen Mile Drive, Pebble Beach Golf Course, and the Monterey Bay aquarium. Between our house and Monteray is Moss Landing, another fantastic area for kayaking and exploring the ocean wildlife.

Amenities include high-speed WiFi for work-from-home guests. A full gourmet kitchen, fireplace, plasma TV with VCR/ DVD player, gas BBQ, outdoor gas fire pit, washer and dryer, linens, down comforters, feather pillows, and towels, both beach and bath towels. A security deposit and cleaning charge are required. This is a self-check in-house.
Sleeps 6 - 8 One queen-size bed, one bunk bed with double-size mattresses, and 2 sofa beds.


Summer months, the house is available from Saturday to Saturday.

Must be 25 years of age to rent our home.

Absolutely NO PETS. Any remnants of pets will be brought to VRBO attention.

This home is not listed on Craigslist!

Keywords: Hawaiian Style Beach House, Santa Cruz, Capitola, Beach House. Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 2 Bedroom, Ocean View, Parking, Outdoor Fire Pit, Gourmet Kitchen, Henry Cowell State Park, the University of California at Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pleasure Point, Wineries, Surfing, Starbucks, Vacation rental,
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
The bunk bed room a TV, movies, toys, bean bags,
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check out is 11:00am sharp- Late check out will be charged additional $200.
Turn heat down to 62 degrees not below that.
No dirty dishes are to be left in the sink.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No PARTIES, loud music, and or noises pass 10:00pm
No Pets of any kind!
No smoking!

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property # 123636

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Traveling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pleasure Point Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Seabright Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Coffeetopia - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pleasure Pizza - East Side Eatery - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz vacation home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Santa Maria's Beach, Sunny Cove Beach, and Twin Lakes State Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 2.4 mi (3.9 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. 171 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 187 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nickolai Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, convenient house with everything that we needed during our stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laree D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
These back decks are fabulous, with three nice sitting areas. The large family room overlooks the lower deck, with views of both the bay as well as the lagoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nikola P.

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

Nice beach hoise

Owner was responsive to our needs!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor U.

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

Aloha stay

A wonderful home with an ocean view with everything as advertised in the listing. It was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Santa Cruz

Beautiful property.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach stay

We had a great time.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

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

Annual Mother’s Day trek to Santa Cruz to see family

Couldn't be happier with our amazing long mother's day weekend at Hale Kai; the amazing location, setting and proximity to the beach, trails and amenities. Walking distance to restaurants... (highly recommend Lago De Como). Hale Kai has a very special vibe to it, quite chill and very inviting, the floor plan worked beautifully for us and our Santa Cruz family who found this to be the spot to hub out of for surfing, biking and beach walks. generous living and gathering spaces both in and outside. The outside decks and viewing veranda was definitely the party favorite and we all enjoyed a few meals al fresca with the view of the bay and sound of the surf. The full moon topped it all off making the entire journey quite magical, Aloha and Mahalo to our hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke R.

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

Great spot in Twin Lakes!

Comfortable, quiet, clean, and close to the beach. Wonderful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

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

Great stay and bird viewing

We loved our family vacation at Aloha Kai. Views of the lagoon and a quick walk to the beach. Thanks so much for the great aloha atmosphere!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

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

Great Location

We loved the house and the location. Perfect for our little family vacation. Easy walk to the beach and you could see the ocean and beach from home. Great beach chairs that worked as back pack and could hold cold items as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod C.

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

Excellent location

We had a great time. This property was clean and well maintained. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha M.

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

Would stay over and over

The house was beautiful and in a great location. There were 5 of us staying and the house offered something for everyone. Looking out to the ocean evey morning and evening was the best. We had evrrything we needed plus some. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Seattle

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

Wonderful get-away

What a gorgeous house that was really comfortable for our family and well-stocked with games. You've done a beautiful job keeping the original charm of the house. We loved the close proximity to the beach for daily walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mundi M.

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

Relaxing getaway!

Our family enjoyed the open space within the home. The beds and couches were very comfortable. The atmosphere was relaxing and the beach was a 4 minute walk, which was perfect. We appreciated use of the beach chairs and beach toys.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyle E.

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

Lovely home

This home has been beautifully done and is very well supplied. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Perfect House for a Beach Getaway

This house has wonderful indoor/outdoor living spaces. It is comfortable and cute and very well equipped for cooking, game night, beach time and more. The two bathrooms made it great for our trip with our grandsons. The bunkroom with movies was terrific for them. The beach is very close and the views from the deck are terrific. We really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Excellent Santa Cruz vacation!

Beautifully updated home with Hawaiian vibe in a welcoming neighborhood! Spacious kitchen and dining areas, with comfortable family and living rooms. Plenty of room for a relaxing family vacation (4 adults and baby). Especially loved the two-tiered deck with fire pit and the beach within walking distance! We would definitely stay here again! Thank you for your hospitality, Lori.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Nice place. Besides the view and proximity to the beach, the big upside was all the little amenities that are left for guests (board games, serving bowls, tin foil, beach chairs, etc.). It's also a great house for entertaining - plenty of seating on both levels of the deck. This has the feel of a traditional, old school Santa Cruz beach house. For the price, we were very pleased.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicole N.

A well equipped home!

My family stayed for a week, we enjoyed every detail! The house had everything we needed, the beds were comfortable, home is clean and no detail was spared! Short walk to the beach. It was just beautiful and perfect! My children loved the toys and kids room too!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Enjoyed our stay at your Santa Cruz beach house.

We went to fish in Santa Cruz. We didn't get as many fish as we had hoped for, but the house was great. We especially enjoyed the fire pit and barbeque. The location was very close to the harbor and they helped as well. We look forward to returning next spring or summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

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

Wonderful Find!!!

The pictures don’t do it justice! Beautiful, clean, fully equipped! We will definitely be back. I will also be suggesting this home to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susie N., Greensboro

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

California Homecoming!

We really loved this house and it’s location. You can walk to the beach. It’s a short drive to Capitola, Soquel, and other places. We brought my 88 year old Mom out for a reunion with our family, which included grand & great grandchildren. The house had plenty of outdoor room , as well as indoor. We would love to stay there again!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Nice family trip

This is a cute house that is nicely decorated with a beach vibe. It is very close to a great little beach. You can see it from the deck and walk across the street to get to it. We had 4 adults and a toddler and it worked just fine for us. If it was warmer, I would have enjoyed the outside shower after a trip to the beach. Lori is great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

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

Great house, Great Location

We loved our time at this house! The decor and furnishings were just perfect, homey, and cozy! Having a washer and dryer was a huge bonus! They thought of everything! The view out the back windows, the outside decks were beautiful! The decks could’ve used a little pressure washing but still beautiful nonetheless. Backing out of the driveway onto the main road was somewhat tricky at times but nothing can be done about that. The proximity to the beach and everything else was great! Overall, loved it and would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Beautiful clean home close to the beach

This property was very well set up, comfortable and was very clean. The little one really liked the front and back yards. We all enjoyed the short walk to the beach at Corcoran Lagoon. Within walking distance to some restaurants and grocery stores. In inclement weather, there were lots of movies and books. Very easy to work with the owners, who were very responsive to our questions. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lori Talbot

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We are the Talbot family and live in the East Bay of San Francisco. When we bought our vacation rental, our kids were 9 and 12, and we wanted a place we could all enjoy. We wanted to embrace the Santa Cruz lifestyle with a beach house-style home. I was born and raised in Hawaii, and I wanted a home away from home. So the island decor fits perfectly with the house location to the surf, beach, and the Aloha Grill down the street. Our kids love the bunk beds, and we made one of the rooms into a surfer decor to bring the Santa Cruz surf style to life. The beach, which is a short walk away, was perfect for us. It has boogie boarding, surfing, great sand for sandcastles, and beautiful views. The beach has no public parking, so it is inhabited mainly by locals and doesn't get too crowded. Also, at night, it is an excellent beach for bonfires.

Why they chose this property

There is nothing like listening to the waves crash on the shore or watching the sunset. We wanted a place we could all enjoy as a family or with friends. I have come to appreciate sharing this house with guests from all over the country and the world. I genuinely enjoy all the wonderful comments we receive about the house. It has become a special place for many others who have stayed here. It is very comfortable and relaxing. We try to have everything you would like on vacation at your fingertips. It is an excellent location for all generations. Not far is the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, which funs for all kids. The beach is excellent for swimming, catching waves, watching sea life and just taking a walk. We hope you come and stay and experience what we have enjoyed.

What makes this property unique

This house is a perfect place for people who want to spend time at the beach. The beach is only a short block away. It is a beautiful beach and excellent for long walks and all types of beach activities. The beach is not crowded and is only for the locals in the area. The house itself is ideal if you are the type that wants to spend the night at home with BBQ on the outside deck with views of the beach, Plasma T.V., and a gourmet kitchen. Or if you like to go out at night, the house is located 2 miles from Capitola, a beach town loaded with lots of restaurants and shops. The Santa Cruz Boardwalk is located 3 miles and has activities for all generations. The benefit of staying at this house is the renovations, which allow you to be very comfortable and for the location to everything Santa Cruz offers.

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