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Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse

Holiday home with kitchen, near Monterey Bay

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Cowell Beach House
Family Room
Family Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61284 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse

Three houses from Cowell's beach, the Cowell Beach House offers the perfect location for anyone looking to be near it all. Steps to the Wharf, Main Beach, Cowell's Beach, the Boardwalk, Aquarius, Jack O'Neill Lounge, Steamer Lane, Lighthouse. Our unique 2 bedroom, 1 bath duplex comes outfitted with with garage, washer/dryer, back yard, LCD TVs, Wifi, BBQ.

Open for all travel!

B E D - C O N F I G U R A T I O N
Master: Queen
2nd Bedroom: 2 Twins
Family Room: Futon couch / Sofa Sleeper

A M E N I T I E S
* Free Wifi & High Speed Internet
* Washer & Dryer
* Full Kitchen w/ utensils, plates, cups, coffee cups
* Cable TV w/ HD channels, On Demand
* Beach towels, linens
* Outdoor gas BBQ with grill tools
* Kitchen cooking amenities provided
* Garage

N O T E S
* 100% NON-SMOKING PROPERTY
* Pets ok

A D D I T I O N A L
* 14% tax and $195 cleaning
* $80 pet fee (one-time)
* Check-in 3pm / Check-out 11am


Keywords: 2-Unit Beach Cottage, Beach House, Beach Cottage, Walk to Wharf, Surf, Sightseeing, Boardwalk, Cowells Beach, Near Downtown, Lighthouse, Disc Golf, Wharf, Natural Bridges

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
Pets not allowed on furniture or left alone
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
2 parking spaces available, 1 in garage/ 1 in driveway. May - September + Holidays from 9:00pm Friday till 9:00pm Sunday it's permit street parking.
Pets are not allowed on the furniture or to be left alone at the property. This is due to consideration of our neighbors and preventing noise.
Quiet hours are 8pm until 9am.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 deadlock
Property Registration Number 701-755

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required 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. 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 Boardwalk Bowl 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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stagnaro Bros. - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Marini’s at the Wharf - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Steamer Lane Supply - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cowell's Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 236 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Reid B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was amazing, super friendly and great communication, even gave us recommendations for places to go during our stay! The house is very cute and the neighborhood is super convenient. Will absolutely stay here again during our next visit
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and pleasant house
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay. Our family had a blast and the host was very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable, very tidy house close to the beach and wonderful shops/eateries/etc. in Santa Cruz. Hosts were incredibly flexible, responsive, and helpful! Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, clean house. We liked the location, not far from the beach. We would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property provided a nice location for our family to prepare for my son's wedding. We prepared flowers for the tables, bouquets, and boutonnieres. The entire kitchen table with flowers was beautiful. Wish I had thought to take a photo.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa D.

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

Excellent property!

This property was perfect for our little family vacation. The twin beds were great for the kids, and it was an easy walk to food, the pier, and the boardwalk. The host was attentive and helpful. Thank you for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

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

Celebration of Life Family Time

Super cute little place. Loved the backyard!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lotus

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage! Was very clean and had everything we needed. The location is amazing! We enjoyed going down to the beach and strolling along West Cliff. Easy check-in and out and good communication throughout. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

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

Amazing quick getaway

The property location was amazing and the home was way better than expected. Trying to figure out a few days where I can get back there to do it all again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Beautiful Property

We loved this home! The details the owners left were so nice - just the organization, scents, etc. Four of us stayed and it was so comfortable. The home is just a short walk to the Santa Cruz Wharf or the Lighthouse/Surfing Museum. Being next to the ocean was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this adorable little beach house in Santa Cruz! I went with my husband, mom, teen son, and our dog, and it was the perfect spot for all of us. The location couldn’t have been better, just steps from the beach, so we were able to enjoy the ocean every day without having to drive anywhere.The house itself was very comfortable and cozy, with everything we needed to feel at home. It was also super pet-friendly, which made traveling with our dog stress-free. The host was incredibly kind and accommodating, when we arrived earlier than expected, they graciously let us check in early.This rental checked every box for us: great location, comfort, hospitality, and pet-friendliness. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing Santa Cruz getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

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

Awesome Location / Communicative Hosts

Fantastic location. Great spot for taking morning and evening walks. Very quiet neighborhood. Washer and dryer are great. Newer appliances. Easy instructions from host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

CRAIG M.

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

Beach House getaway

Clean home, very nice neighborhood, super comfy beds and pillows. Quick walk to the beach. We enjoyed our stay so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian h.

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

Great place to stay

We had a lot of fun at this place. It's so lose to everything and the house itself was perfect for us. It's well-maintained and had everything we needed to enjoy our weekend. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather Z.

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

Great stay

Wonderful location and comfortable place to stay. Definitely an upgrade to stay together as a family instead of in separate hotel rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

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

Great place to stay!

It was a nice little house at the perfect spot to enjoy all of Santa Cruz! I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

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

Great Location

Easy walking to the beachfront and nice walk on the cliff. Nice house with a very workable kitchen. Overall a good experience and responsive and not in the way host.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

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

Excellent location

Comfortable accommodations, excellent location. Easy walk to the beach, boardwalk, lighthouse and downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald N.

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

Excellent location

Very nice stay. Close to wharf, beach and Boardwalk. Place was clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michael P.

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

Excellent

The property is well suited for an excellent family get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

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

Great cozy place!!!!!!

Great cozy place right next to boardwalk and surfing beach. Great place great price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent location

Excellent location & price for that area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherri K.

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

Fabulous stay

Wonderful duplex, with perfect location. Everything as described and would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Londa H.

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

Location!

Incredible west side location! This little house had everything we needed and was comfortable. Close to the beach, wharf and downtown… but not on a public thoroughfare so it was quiet and felt safe. Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

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