Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81900 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Santa Cruz, CA

Sunny Cove Beach7 min walk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk6 min drive
Santa Cruz Wharf6 min drive
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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. It is remodeled and re-decorated gourmet kitchen and great room. 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.

Please, NO PETS

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,

Property manager

Lori Talbot

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

The beach is just a few steps away, but you won't want to leave this huge deck!

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

The bunk bed room a TV, movies, toys, bean bags,

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No PARTIES, loud music, and or noises pass 10:00p

No Pets of any kind!

No smoking!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

This vacation home is located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, and is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. 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 - 7 min walk
Ocean Street - 5 min drive
Capitola Beach - 5 min drive
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive
Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive

Getting around

Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

Crow's Nest Restaurant - 3 min drive
Oak & Ale - 14 min walk
Peoples Coffee - 17 min walk
Verve Coffee Roasters - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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 and Capitola Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Apr 4, 2024

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

Jennifer C., Seattle

Dec 30, 2023

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

Haylie A.

Nov 17, 2023

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

Cozy Retreat Feel

I booked my family and I this VRBO for a place to all stay together for my brother’s wedding. There were 6 of us and my 4 year old niece. It was everything advertised! Beautiful views from the patio, gorgeous walk to the beach, and walking distance to a Starbucks, which we appreciated. Although, there is a coffee machine in home as well! It was a perfect place to have meals together and get ready for my brothers wedding, and not a far drive to Los Gatos. My only feedback- the pull out beds are more of a full size bed instead of a queen, so if you plan to have people sleep on them, you may want to account for one adult on the pull out bed instead of two. The couch was comfy, so I slept there while my husband took the pull out! Host was very responsive and helpful, and there are tons of board games/coloring supplies for kiddos!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marla Z., Michigan

Oct 9, 2023

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

Wow! Spectacular home with every convenience

Not enough room for all the stars I’d give this rental. Comfy clean and spacious; as good or better than the pictures. Every item you would ever need in the kitchen, every item you would ever need for your time on the beach. Deck area is spectacular, close to the beach great views. Parking! Yes! We felt like guests borrowing a friend’s home. Thank you Lori!!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Chris S., San Luis Obispo, CA

Sep 25, 2023

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

Fabulous location, deferred maintenance

Our family stayed for just under a week at this property. We enjoyed our visit but would likely not return to this property. Great: Location, with a view of the lagoon and beach, lovely outdoor dining area and sitting area with a firepit to sit at night. Good: The host was communicative, outdoor grill, nice assortment of beach chairs, body boards, and family games were provided. Bad: Showers leaked, obvious long-term rental with a lot of deferred maintenance (e.g., bathroom stair detached, hole in wall) stained sheets and towels, debris under couches and beds, etc. The patio door looking out over the lagoon was lovely to keep open, but there was no screen, so bugs would fly in starting around 4 p.m. Ugly: Ventilation fans did not appear to work, mustiness spell permeated the rental, mold in several areas, especially bathrooms. As a result of the mustiness, we ended up leaving a day early.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lori Talbot

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.