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Casita De Santa Cruz - Steps from Scenic West Cliff Drive

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Casita de Santa Cruz
Cowell's Beach, right down the street
beautiful back patio with 6 person hot tub
Table for 2 - 6 people
Expanded table

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cowell's Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Casita De Santa Cruz - Steps from Scenic West Cliff Drive

Casita de Santa Cruz is a delightful 2 bedroom, 2 bath home that comfortably sleeps up to four people. Artistically decorated, the 2 bedrooms each have a queen size bed. The large enclosed brick patio offers privacy for enjoying a soak in the hot tub, sunbathing or enjoying a barbecue while listening to the seals barking from their perches under the wharf.

Casita de Santa Cruz is a hidden gem, offering seclusion, but located in the heart of a westside Santa Cruz beach neighborhood. You can be in the "thick of it" within minutes, but also hide away from it all. The choice is yours! Live like a local during your vacation.

Enjoy a bike ride along West Cliff Drive, go wine tasting, take a drive up the coast to San Francisco or down the coast to Monterey, visit the University of California, Santa Cruz, play a round of golf, go sailing on the Chardonnay, try surfing!, or just relax at the beach.

Property manager

Jill F

Languages

English
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
We have 2 outdoor security cameras that do NOT have a view of any private inside or outside spaces (i.e .the hot tub), and they do not see inside.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday 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 Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Stagnaro Bros - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Steamer Lane Supply - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casita De Santa Cruz - Steps from Scenic West Cliff Drive pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casita De Santa Cruz - Steps from Scenic West Cliff Drive?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casita De Santa Cruz - Steps from Scenic West Cliff Drive?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casita De Santa Cruz - Steps from Scenic West Cliff Drive located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cowell's Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Fantastic!

We had a wonderful stay here! The location could not be beat. The neighborhood was quiet and friendly, and just a short walk to many beautiful sites, including the boardwalk, the wharf, and W. Cliff Dr. The Casita was very comfortable and exactly as advertised. The back patio space with the hot tub and outdoor table was so peaceful and beautiful. An absolutely wonderful property, terrific communication from the host, and overall outstanding stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

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

Great location near the beach

Place is an excellent stay for anything Santa Cruz. They also have a lot of extras that make the stay easy like beach towels and such.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

christophe d.

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

Beach Getaway

Great location, lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

West Cliff special spot

Great spot for a couple. Wonderful host, location was close to everything on Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Wharf, a great experience...don't miss Wilder Ranch.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi O.

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

Terrific spot and cozy cottage!

Beautiful place to stay in a great location. It was stocked with everything you need and easy to use. Amazing location with a short walk to the West Cliff Drive and easy to get to wonderful eateries.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

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

Great place to stay

Loved our place we were able to walk ever night.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Frank F.

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

Overall, great place.

Everything was awesome. Location and access to Santa Cruz is great. Unfortunately there were a lot of ants. Might be because the floor downstairs was warm.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen C.

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

Christmas

Great location, very comfortable beds, awesome amenities with the exception of needing to supply our own dish soap, and shower soaps - not enough paper supplies. Other than that, hope to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

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

Perfect spot to visit Santa Cruz

A great location to experience Santa Cruz. Cozy, comfortable, clean. Hot tub is a bonus. A short walk to the scenic West Cliff Dr,, fisherman's wharf and biardwalk. Truly great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Beach Vacation

We had a lovely time at Casita De Santa Cruz, everything was as advertised on the website, entry to the house was straightforward, lots to do and see, we also had family living in the area so it was great to catch up with them. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your lovely house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

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

Great location

Perfect location and casita for the half ironman triathlon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Teri J.

Great location. Very comfortable home. It was our second time staying here and we'll be back!

Great location. Very comfortable home. It was our second time staying here and we'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Bonita Casita

This is one of the best VRBOs we've stayed in on our many trips to Santa Cruz. Great location--just minutes to West Cliff and all the action on the Wharf, but in a pretty, quiet neighborhood. The casita had everything our family needed for our 1-week stay and the kitchen was stocked as well as our own at home for meal prep and serving. Our hosts were great, and we will definitely plan to reserve this gem again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie m.

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

Beach house

Our stay was wonderful! We loved the house. It was beautiful inside and out, and the hot tub was great. Very close to West Cliff, but also very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wesley D.

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

Visiting family in Santa Cruz

Great place to stay on the West side of Santa Cruz. Very comfortable and clean. Easy access to beach and boardwalk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

christi t.

Perfect location for a getaway

Loved the backyard.....the hottub...the morning walks on West Cliff Drive. Beds were very comfortable. Loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mimi H.

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

Amazing!

We had a wonderful time at the Casita. Unforgettable!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delaney D.

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

Amazing location

If you’re a surfer this place is phenomenal. Walking distance to the lane or cowells plus an outdoor shower and hot tub to soak in after. The street is very quiet and close to everything. It was great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arne A.

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

Higley recommended

Great place to stay in Santa Cruz. Everything is well organized and Jill is a super host. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

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

Fabulous location for the Half Ironman!

The casita is a great spot to stay for proximity to the wharf, boardwalk and much more. The neighborhood is quiet, quaint and very walkable. There is an enclosed children’s park a couple blocks away that was perfect for our 2 year old granddaughter. Jill is exceptional for response time to inquiries. There were a couple of minor issues but they were not deal breakers. We would definitely stay here again if our son does another SC Half Ironman!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Long weekend

My wife and I and our adult daughter and her husband came to Santa Cruz to watch our son do a triathlon. We traveled from CT and arrived very late, but Jill had given us detailed directions and made it so easy for us. The little house is exactly as advertised - spotlessly clean with all conveniences, and in a great location. We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Beautiful casita

I wanted to take my friend somewhere for her birthday that was beautiful and fun! Santa Cruz seemed like the perfect place and Jill’s house was the perfect home. We loved that we could walk to the boardwalk and walk downtown. The casita with the hot tub and beautiful area outside just added to the pleasure. The house is about two blocks from Westcliff drive so park your car and enjoy the coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bob W., Washington, DC

Great location and wonderful stay

The location one block from the ocean and an easy walk from surfing, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk make this great vacation rental. The property includes a BBQ and a hot tub. A well-equipped kitchen makes this property great for cooks. In-home wi-fi, Cable TV, and a telephone keeps you informed and in-touch. The only sound you hear at night is the barking of seals.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Teri J.

Enjoyable stay, great location, comfortable home

I honestly almost bypassed this rental when I saw it was only 800 SF. We opted to stay because of location and proximity to where we needed to be throughout our three night stay. I am so glad I did not go with my first thought because I would have missed out on a gem!! It was perfect for the two adults that stayed here, very well laid out and the beds were so comfortable! This is an awesome location to get down to the wharf for beach activities and dining. We really enjoyed the stay and if we find ourselves back in Santa Cruz, would definitely stay here again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M., MOUNT VERNON, NY

Perfect location and beautiful home!

Casita de Santa Cruz is an ideal place to stay in Santa Cruz! It's close to the beach, the boardwalk, West Cliff Drive and downtown Santa Cruz. We rent bikes and barely use a car when we stay here. We like it so much, we've stayed three times. Comfortable, clean, great back yard jacuzzi and indoor fireplace, well equipped kitchen. Perfect for a family of four or two couples or any combo that fits in 2 bed rooms, each with a double bed. Cozy, yet plenty of room (2 stories). Highly recommended!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2016

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