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Blue Evo

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a black and white patterned rug.
A single-story house with a front porch, a small garden, and a clear sky.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, and patterned flooring.
A bedroom with a large bed, two wall-mounted lamps, and a door.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Sunny Cove Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Pleasure Point Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Blue Evo

Summary:

Surf the best beaches in Santa Cruz. Enclosed backyard with hot tub. Fireplace. Pet Friendly.



The Space:

VR PERMIT # 201074 expires 4/6/2030



Welcome to Blue Evo!



Added to our portfolio in April 2022, Blue Evo is a charming pet-friendly Santa Cruz vacation rental home easily walking distance to Corcoran Lagoon Beach, and dog-friendly 26th  Avenue Beach, minutes from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Yacht Harbor, and wonderful local restaurants, shopping and coffee houses in the neighborhood.



Stylish and thoughtfully remodeled, Blue Evo is a two+ bedroom, one bathroom, single-level home that sleeps four to six persons comfortably.  The sunny backyard is completely enclosed with a hot tub, outdoor shower with hot water, and also features a detached casita to serve as a quiet office for work meetings, or as an additional sleeping area.  The new kitchen is fully equipped for preparing your family's dinner, and the dining area can accommodate a dinner party for up to 6 people



Centrally located in mixed-use area in mid-town, the Blue Evo is just a 5 minute car ride, or 15 minute walk to Santa Cruz's best surf spots in Pleasure Point, Blue Evo offers everything you need for your home away from home, vacation or extended stay, complete with new kitchen appliances, high quality cookware, gas fireplace, two flat screen smart TVs  high-speed wireless Internet, private fenced backyard with hot tub and patio with table and chairs, BBQ and chase lounges for entertaining and/or relaxing.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 considered on a case by case basis.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

You need to know

Property # 2758648
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. 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

  • Santa Maria's Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pleasure Point Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • 38th Avenue Beach Access - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Spot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Vallarta - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cole's BBQ - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Evo pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Evo?

As of Oct 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Evo on Oct 27, 2026 start from $558, 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 Blue Evo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Evo?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Evo located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Maria's Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Easy spot to drop stuff off and spend all of your time at the beach. No frills but no reason to hang out there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Wonderful for a weekend getaway. Clean, quiet, perfect if you have a dog. Close to everything but hills and narrow roads make it impractical to walk to the nearby beach, so you still deal with driving and parking. Quite expensive - a lot of rentals in the area are - but not sure if we’d stay there again for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great backyard and overall place for dogs. Good location. Great service by host. Kitchen could use more spices and cooking materials. Not large, but very comfortable for 3. Would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. The property was lovely, clean, and in a great location. It was comfortable and made for a wonderful few days in Santa Cruz.The only downside was the communication with the property management. They were very slow to respond and, in some cases, never replied to emails or text messages. That was frustrating, especially when we had questions before our stay.Despite the communication issues, we had a great experience at the property itself. If the management improved their responsiveness, this would be an outstanding place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay

The house was perfect for our family’s little weekend getaway. We loved everything about our stay from location to amenities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 6, 2025
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Matt, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Blue Evo.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place to stay

The house was cute, clean, and the hot tub was a big bonus. Check-in and check-out was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 9, 2025
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Sally!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

We enjoyed our stay at the Blue Evo. It was a great location and home was super cute and clean. Kids loved the heated floors, adults loved the hot tub. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 26, 2025
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Rachel, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time visiting this property. It was clean, well maintained, and had a great backyard. Communication with the management company was seamless. Will definitely keep it in mind for return trips to Santa Cruz.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, Jeffrey! We really appreciate it, and thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing property. Very clean. Had everything we needed. We were in town for wedding. Wished we had more time to thoroughly enjoy everything the property had to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 28, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review - we really appreciate it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Enjoyed quiet, clean, and backyard privacy. It’s very short drive to beaches and Capitola. Enjoyed farmers market too on the weekend. Lovely place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 19, 2024
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Debbie, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pet Friendly

It was an easy walk to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2022
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, April! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Blue Evo in Santa Cruz.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great little getaway spot!

Nice clean house with spacious yard & great kitchen area! Heated floors were a nice touch! Everything you really need plus close to the beach! Would recommend this stay! There was an event space across the street with loud music, slightly annoying, but they finished up at a reasonable hour. Overall a pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 19, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback Susete! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful little spot

Very clean and new furniture/ appliances. There was an issue with the hot tub and they sent someone out same day to fix it. Owners very responsive and great. I’d definitely stay here again. And there are many beaches (including dog friendly) within a 10 min drive
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 19, 2024
Hi Lee! Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your feedback, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach mornings

There was a lovely fake grass square and in the morning after I was done letting the dog use the bathroom, I'd do yoga on the turf. After my morning walks (with my dog)generally took me to twin lakes Beach and we really loved the cool climes. Many great coffee destinations within walking distance as well. Centrally located but with an adequate kitchen so you COULD make something if you wanted.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 19, 2024
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Alanna, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place and location

Place was great for our family (self, wife, son, and dog). Location was good: close to beaches; situated between Twin Lakes area and 41st Ave restaurants and shops. Quiet street with not much traffic. Hot tub was terrific and easy to use. Backyard was a nice, private place to relax. Kitchen and bathroom both updated and modern (a few condiments in the kitchen would have been helpful, but with grocery stores nearby it was easy to get what we needed). Would definitely recommend for a family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2022
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Jeffrey! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Blue Evo.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely for dogs and furparents

Extremely clean and well put together for pet families. Backyard perfect size to play catch and fence high enough for safety and privacy. No HVAC - we relied on fireplace and space heater for heat, which quickly kept us cozy during the storm. Our only complaint was the neighborhood- quiet but parking and driving is difficult. Be careful of speeders when backing out of driveway. Can’t see street from high bushes and cars blocking view.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 19, 2024
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Mark, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet gem near the beach!

We absolutely loved our stay at Blue Evo! House was perfect for our family getaway to Santa Cruz. The beds were super comfortable and the house was really quiet, bedrooms were spacious enough to fit our pack and play for our baby. The kitchen was fully stocked for cooking and we loved relaxing on the couch in the evenings - house has YouTube TV. I had to do some work during our stay and the internet is super fast in the house and in the casita in the back, which also has a nice desk and futon couch. Backyard is great for sunbathing and hot tub was a bonus. Less than 15 minute walk to the beach— loved watching the surfers at pleasure point. Driveway fits 2 cars. Easy check in process. We will definitely be returning - can’t wait to come back for our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 15, 2022
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Veronica, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Blue Evo in Santa Cruz!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Beware of Fleas

The property seemed clean and great for the days we were there. Upon arriving home, a few family members noticed a few bites on their bodies. Thinking it was bedbugs, we had our home inspected, but didn't find anything. So, we contacted the property. We were told, because it is pet friendly, there is a chance of it having fleas. They were very matter of fact about it and didn't seem to have empathy on how it affected us. It's unfortunate, as everything else about the place was nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2024
Your allegations are completely erroneous. Prior to your arrival, the home owner's were at the property from 2/1 to 3/28 (no one on site until your arrival on 4/1) and the owners don't have dogs. Also, interesting that this is your first mention of fleas, since your previous story was that you contracted bed bugs from our property and had evidence to prove it. No evidence provided. No proof provided. Only threats. Other hosts: beware of scammers like this.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Underwhelmed

Remodel was done nicely but no landscape. Dry weeds for lawn. Sitting outside was not enjoyable. Spa guy showed up unannounced an hour after checkin time. Spa was still dirty when he left. Lots of ants everywhere, inside and outside. The kitchen faucet had a leak that got worse by the second day. The short walk noted in the ad was actually a 20min walk to the beach across and down a main busy road. Just not the rental I envisioned at the high price point for this weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2022
We are so sorry to learn that the Blue Evo did not meet with your expectations, Karen! Unfortunately, significant drought conditions have plagued landscaping efforts and we constantly battling rodents and ants throughout the County - but we've found that the ants stay at bay when food, etc. is left off of the counters. The spa is professionally serviced once week, typically on Tuesday's. We have addressed the leaky faucet that mentioned, and have timed the walk to nearby Corcoaran beach at just under 10 minutes! There is also parking available nearby too, in the case that guests are traveling with small children and/or beach gear.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice vacation getaway

The house is located in a quiet and friendly neighborhood, which offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The house itself is clean and well-maintained, with all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. Despite being a smaller home, it was more than sufficient for our family of three. The layout is functional and cozy, with plenty of natural light and a homey atmosphere. Although we experienced a slight hiccup during check-in due to a lock replacement, the communication with the managing company was smooth and easy. They were responsive to our needs and made sure that we were taken care of throughout the process. One of the highlights of our stay was spending time in the backyard. The yard is beautifully landscaped and offers a private and serene space to relax and unwind. The jacuzzi was a real treat and provided hours of fun and relaxation for our family. Overall, we had a wonderful experience staying in this house and would definitely recommend it to others. The combination of a peaceful location, clean and comfortable living space, and beautiful backyard make it a perfect choice for anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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 Blue Evo in Santa Cruz.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was amazing! Thx.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice backyard space for eating, hanging out, and enjoying the hot tub. Quite location near shops & resturants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 19, 2024
Thank you for the five star review, Amber! We are glad you enjoyed your stay.

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