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Bay Watch Beach House

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A coastal town with beachfront properties, a pier, and a view of the ocean.
A room with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a framed picture, and a ship's wheel on the wall.
A living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a lamp, and a window with a view.
A kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a window with a view, and a table with a blue tablecloth.
A coastal property with a view of the ocean, a wooden deck, and a landscaped garden.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Sunny Cove Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, this vacation home is near theme parks and on 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 Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Maria's Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Harbor Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Stagnaro Bros.
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪California Wraps - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Watch Beach House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay Watch Beach House?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Watch Beach House on Feb 9, 2027 start from $1,143, 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 Bay Watch Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay Watch Beach House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay Watch Beach House located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastside Santa Cruz vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lincoln Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 1.9 mi (3.1 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. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is perfectly located with direct access to beach as shown in the pictures. Everything was clean, plenty of towels, the beds were all comfortable. The view was my favorite part. You can hear the waves from every room. I loved everything about it and cant wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was spotlessly clean. Being right on the beach and hearing the ocean waves was priceless. A fantastic house with plenty of room for the entire family. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2026
Thanks so much for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Marcus, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Bay Watch Beach House in Santa Cruz!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is fantastic! The house was well cared for and very clean. We arrived with 4 adults and 4 kids and found the house was perfect for us. Lots of games for the kids was a nice addition as well. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved, loved, loved this property! Beautiful home right on the beach. Large enough for our family of 8. The property has everything you need! No need to bring beach chairs, boogie boards, sand toys, etc. This is all provided with the house. Our family has been renting vacation homes in Santa Cruz/Aptos area for several years and this one is by far my favorite!! We will be returning to this property next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

House is in great condition, and the location, directly on the beach, is perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2025
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Tyra! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Bay Watch Beach House.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect. The house had everything we needed. We lived hearing the waves at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 28, 2025
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

The house was so much more than expected. The access to the beach, the view from the balconies and how clean the inside was. My family had a great time and definitely will go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2025
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, and we look forward to hosting your next stay in Santa Cruz.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Santa Cruz vrbo

Awesome location. Roomy, clean, fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2024
Thank you for nice comments, Mark! We hope 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

Labor Day Beach Stay

House had a beautiful view, convenient to the beach, worth the value! Would return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 5, 2024
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Jesse! We hope you'll stay with us again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific property. If anything the picture do not show it as good as it is. Lovely view, lots of room, inside and out, terrific neighborhood.This place is terrific and I'd stay here again anytime
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family fun

All good except mattress was hard
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 6, 2025
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Ann, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Bay Watch Beach House.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Generational House

Our stay was fabulous! Location! Location! Location! Beach access was a 10! House Views gorgeous! Loved the outside decks and comfortable furniture. It was a perfect house for our 90 year old birthday boy and our 3 month old baby boy along with his 3 year old big brother. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and fun home

We spent a long weekend with adult kids and significant others. There was plenty of room for everyone. The location is amazing with excellent beach access. The outdoor space is really special-lots of comfortable seating and wonderful views. The house was exceptionally clean and well maintained; very comfortable beds too. The kitchen was well supplied which was great because we didn’t want to leave the beach. We hope to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 21, 2024
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Bay Watch Beach House.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We didn’t want to leave! Best family vacation ever! We loved the location-right on the beach! With a one year old, it was great to have the home with such easy access to and from the beach. Definitely got our steps in! Fresh and clean, beds and towels all comfortable and ready for our stay. Stocked up with spices, pots, pans, bowls, etc so dinners home worked out well.Property management was extremely on top of everything too which was terrific. Just loved our time together with a fantastic family home. Looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Overall our stay was great and the house is beautiful. It looks like some recent outside updates were done and that was nice. If I had to give any feedback it would be that for the price it would be nice if the two upstairs rooms were a little more updated. Everything else was wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Bay Watch Beach House in Santa Cruz.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The good: ample kitchenware, dining; nice pet blankets; nice beach outdoor gear and seating. The bad: the downstairs had a strong mildew, musty smell and in the kids room, the mildew smell was overwhelming. No heat in the kids room, no internet signal.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Comfortable for family

update /cleaner kitchen
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 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 Bay Watch Beach House. Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this property was fantastic with the beach access right next to the house. It worked perfectly for 6 adults and 2 babies. We had plenty of room in the large downstairs bedroom for 2 porta cribs in addition to the beds already there. There are lots of stairs, so would not recommend it for someone with limited mobility. The balconies and fire pit were wonderful. We had one issue with the shower head in one bathroom, but maintenance made the repair promptly. The only negative may have been the comfort of a couple of the beds. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 28, 2025
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the lovely Bay Watch Beach House.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet Beach Home in Amazing Location

Bay Watch is exactly as described on the site and in pictures. It could not have been a sweeter home! We loved the well provisioned kitchen, the books, games, and supplies were all there to enjoy. The beds and linens were comfortable, and we appreciated that they were not washed with heavy fragrance. Well stocked with clean linens too. We loved the multi-level decks and that it was fenced in. The patio furniture was all put to use and the firepit table enjoyed too. We were a party of 5 adults and one small dog, and all of our needs were met. It's an older home which we found very charming, a classic original California beach MCM. The family history and touches made it feel homey and loved.Blacks Beach is a quiet, neighborhood beach. It did not feel touristy at all. Twin Lakes neighborhood was lovely. Easy walking and things to enjoy close by. On Sunday do visit the nearby Live Oaks farmers market. Minor point deducted for gaps in communication with management and overall age of property, but we consider this a five star stay! We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 4, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, Gretchen, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Bay Watch Beach House in Santa Cruz!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

The house was clean and the location was perfect. Right next to the public beach access!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We’ll Be Back

Perfectly situated on a quiet street with easy access to the beach and beautiful views this house was a favorite with our family. They have all asked me to keep the contact information so we can return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Gathering

A delightful dog-friendly family gathering beach house. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

BAY WATCH IS BAY WONDERFUL!

Everything about this rental was fabulous! Great location right at the end of the block with easy beach access. Wonderful views from inside the house on both upper and lower levels. Warm and welcoming atmosphere with comfortable rooms and a spacious layout. Loved having access to many cable channels & apps from all 3 t.v.'s! We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 31, 2021
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay at the Bay Watch Beach House. We look forward to hosting your next trip to Santa Cruz.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 27, 2024
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Julian! We hope you'll stay with us during your next trip to Santa Cruz.
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