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Exterior
Property grounds
a view from the porch
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Walk 2 W. Cliff beaches, boardwalk & wharf dogs ok Sleeps 7a. 3 bd 2ba hot tub.


Large 3 bd 2ba sleeps up to 7 adults.
Two story home. Just a short walk to West Cliff. Cowell's beach, Municipal Wharf ,Boardwalk , and the Lighthouse Surf Museum. Hot Tub in a large private back yard.This home is on a cul de sac corner lot close to everything. The two downstairs bedrooms share a bathroom with a shower. The larger room has three twin beds. The other room has sliding doors to the back yard and hot tub. This room has a queen bed. There is a large 2 car garage down a short flight of stairs from the first floor. The upper level has a large living room with windows and views of the wharf. There is a porch with a table and chairs alongside the living room to enjoy the ocean breezes. The dining area joins the living room and the kitchen. With a lovely dining table. Fully equipped and ready for a family meal. Large gas range and oven, stainless large capacity fridge. There is a pantry with enough shelf space to hide the s'mores ingredients.
The Master bedroom is on the far side of the upper floor. There is a balcony with table and 2 chairs overlooking the back yard and hot tub area. The west cliff wharf view is perfectly setup to relax and be with your family. There is enough room to have peace and quiet, and excellent common areas to get everyone together for BBQ's or lounge in the living room to watch a movie.
You will be able to walk from the front door to West Cliff Drive in under 3 minutes. The wharf is just another 5 minutes, and then you have the Boardwalk and Cowell's beach another couple of minutes from there. There are several wonderful restaurants on the wharf. During the summer months you will find salsa dancing and live outdoor music at the Ideal bar and grill located at the entrance of the wharf. There are also free Friday night concerts at the boardwalk. from June til September.
If you bring your dog there is a great walk the other direction on west cliff towards the lighthouse and surfing museum at lighthouse field. Mitchell's Cove has off leash hours for free running, and Frisbee. About a 10 minute walk to the lighthouse. West cliff drive takes you from the wharf all the way to natural bridges beach.
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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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 must not be left alone if they bark
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside smoking only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Must keep dogs from barking excessively.

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 and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 001260

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, this vacation 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. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and horse riding.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stagnaro Bros. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steamer Lane Supply - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk 2 W. Cliff beaches, boardwalk & wharf dogs ok Sleeps 7a. 3 bd 2ba hot tub. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Walk 2 W. Cliff beaches, boardwalk & wharf dogs ok Sleeps 7a. 3 bd 2ba hot tub.?

As of Apr 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk 2 W. Cliff beaches, boardwalk & wharf dogs ok Sleeps 7a. 3 bd 2ba hot tub. on Jul 29, 2026 start from $532, 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 Walk 2 W. Cliff beaches, boardwalk & wharf dogs ok Sleeps 7a. 3 bd 2ba hot tub.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk 2 W. Cliff beaches, boardwalk & wharf dogs ok Sleeps 7a. 3 bd 2ba hot tub.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk 2 W. Cliff beaches, boardwalk & wharf dogs ok Sleeps 7a. 3 bd 2ba hot tub. located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Cowell's Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 51 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lena W.

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

Great Stay!

We come to Santa Cruz every year and love staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

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

July visit

Excellent property! Wake to gulls, surf and sea lions. A short walk to Steamer Lane and West Cliff Drive or the Boardwalk, and friendly, welcoming neighbors. House is well equipped and comfortable for even large groups (5 adults) to spend the night. Owners are amazingly responsive and helpful as needed. Overall, a fantastic place to rest and recharge. I look forward to my next visit already!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

Virw

This absolutely the best location out of all our past 10 year stays, west cliff for the adults calling and running,/dogs, best location to boardwalk for the children. Right amount of room for my family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property needs some small maintenance care. It is in a lovely location for walking. The rooms are spacious. The kitchen has most everything one would need to cook and a round table in the dining room where we could all sit together for a meal.I reported most of my observations to the property manager. Over all we enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

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

Perfect Location

Perfect location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

Family vacation

The property location is fantastic and the space for our family to move around and feel like we’re in our own comfy home was great! We loved it and plan on returning
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Santa Cruz getaway

Great location. Cute neighborhood. Fun watching surfers come and go.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorne W.

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

Quiet and Convenient

great location -across the street from steamer lane water access. short walk to wharf and boardwalk
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen O.

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

great

We loved it and would like to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Perfect West Cliff House

The house was a great value and great location, close to everything. House is well stocked with house supplies and toys for fun at the beach. Owner was great to work with and very accommodating. Thank you for the great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Max C.

Santa Cruz Vacation House

The house and location are great for a family (plus dogs) get together. Between the beach and the Boardwalk, everyone (8 to 55) had something to do. With the two car garage, the bikers in the family could store road bikes for fantastic rids along Cliff Drive. We would recommend this place wholeheartedly!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

becky p.

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

Great!

Second time at this property. It fits our needs perfectly. Love the location, yard, garage, space, & the view! Thank you Jewlia!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer N.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Our stay.

Great property. Only issue is the carpet had a pet urine odor. The pet friendly home would be better without any carpet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Suzy D.

Came to Santa Cruz for Woodies on the Wharf Event

This house was perfect for our family. Lots of room. Planning on booking this place for next year. Liked being able to walk to Boardwalk and Wharf and having a 2 car garage. Thank you Jewlia for taking care of all our needs.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

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

West Cliff Vacation

An excellent house and beautiful location, a short walk from both West Cliff Drive and the Boardwalk. The view from the balcony, with sea lions calling, was the ideal place to relax a day away. A perfect place from which to attend the Wharf to Wharf race! House itself was excellent, both comfortable and relaxing. Owners have it well-equipped, with everything needed for laundry, etc. Extra bedding and towels made the stay even more comfortable. In short, this is a great place to stay and well cared for by the owners. Loved it, and hope to return for next year's race!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

West Side Beach House

Our family (especially our Labrador) had an exceptional stay at the house. Located steps away from West Cliff Drive and Lighthouse Field. We loved the enclosed balcony that allowed us to enjoy the views without being in the cold. Plenty of space, a bed for everyone and a good supply of dishes and kitchen supplies that we used to cook family meals for 8. Friendly neighbors too. The one drawback is that the church next door has bells that ring at 7am daily, which may be annoying for those expecting to sleep in. Overall a great house that we would book again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam R.

Great Location!!!

I spent 2 nights here with our friends and 2 dogs. The back yard was large and gave the pups some room to run around while we BBQed. Location is great as it is a few minute walk to the board walk. The only thing I saw that could use a little work was the cleaning outside in the backyard. Lots of spider webs, grill and table were fairly dirty as well so I took the outside hose and cleaned it up some. Otherwise though we had a great stay and Jewlia who rented us the home was very easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

kay n.

Great vacation rental

I have been renting houses in Santa Cruz/Capitola/Rio Del Mar area for over 20 years. This rental was the easiest and most comfortable of all. With view of ocean, pier and even UCSC meadow, hot tub (easy to use with no problems), large garage, parking, and so close to Cowell Beach, it was perfect! My grandkids were busy every day paddle boarding, surfing, biking, and enjoying the hot tub. The rest of us also enjoyed these activities and I went for a walk along the ocean (West Cliff Drive) at least twice a day. In fact, enjoyed the house so much, have reservations to stay there, again, in 2 weeks!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

UCSC Parents secret spot!!

I needed a spot to stay for my daughters graduation from UCSC. The house was very comfortable and my family enjoyed staying here. After the graduation we enjoyed the backyard, a nice family BBQ followed by a fire and a soak in the hot tub. It is a short walk to the boardwalk, wharf or the light house. There is space for four cars to park, and plenty of street parking. Nice quiet neighborhood just steps away from all the fun in Santa Cruz. Good management, there was an issue with part of a fence at the property. I got a call just to make sure that was not going to be an issue before we arrived
Verified

8/10 Good

Noelle T.

Cutest Neighborhood, great house but...

We were pleasantly surprised with the location of this home. We wanted to be in walking distance of the boardwalk and this is the perfect location. Quiet neighborhood and close to everything. We had 2 families of 4 and the only thing that was a little disappointing is that the ad says this property sleeps 8, but it only sleeps 7 in beds. We had 4 adults and 4 teenagers and one of the bedrooms has a King, One has a Double and one has 3 twins. In my opinion, you shouldn't count the couch as a bed unless it pulls out into a sofa. Other than that, this house has it all. It's a gem rental and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy M.

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

Kitchen

For a house that sleeps 7 or 8 I fill like someone had cleaned out their camping dishes. Alot of small plastic cups. There were only 3 spoons and 4 steak knives that did"nt work well.. The couch was on the ground. Very low and hard to get on or off. Other than that it was a great week. We enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sabrina Y.

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

Too expensive to be this bad

I hate to leave a bad review, especially since the owner tried to be attentive and helpful, but we won’t be staying here again. We’ve been staying in rental homes in Santa Cruz for years, so we don’t usually expect much (most homes are pretty dated). But at least the others are sanitary and work properly. We lost power twice in 4 days, my husband was too skeeved to use the hot tub, the garbage disposal was broken, and the yard (which is enormous) is full of holes and dead grass to the point the kids couldn’t play out there for risk of breaking an ankle. The tv doesn’t work (no cable and or streaming accounts to use). The pots and pans are so old and scratched up and gross (maybe even dangerous). The ice maker’s broken and just keeps making ice, which makes a mess of the freezer and drips all over the floor. Basically the house is held together with bubble gum. And there was construction behind the house (outside the primary bedroom) and the city was doing work on the street so there were metal plates and smelly asphalt all over. Would have appreciate a head’s up and the choice whether we wanted to live through all that. We stayed there because of the location, which is awesome. But we won’t stay again. I have no idea how on earth others rated this 10/10.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Randi A.

Wonderful home, location, amenities and management communication.

We checked into this property the afternoon that the previous reviewer and their family had checked out. Not only was the location exceptional, with an easy walk to the wharf, Boardwalk & beach, but the ocean views from the large windows & glass sliders onto the long enclosed balcony surrounding the entire 2nd floor living area and master bdrm were beautiful. The 2 car garage and driveway provided ample off street parking for all vehicles in our party of 5 adults. The house was immaculate, including the cream color carpet, bathrooms and well appointed kitchen with updated stainless appliances & roomy pantry. All of the rooms were spacious, comfortably furnished and lovingly decorated with beach/ocean theme. The beds & bedding were comfortable (we have demanding older backs) the bath towels thick & plentiful. The property manager had alerted us to a previous toilet tank leak in the downstairs bath that a plumber had repaired that morning. We found the floor and bath rugs dry, clean & odorless as was the carpeting throughout. Later that night I did discover that there was a very slow exterior drip from the tank handle that I contained with a bath towel on the floor, alerted Jewlia the next day so she had the plumber return. It was clean water from the tank, not a bowl overflow so no odor and never flooded the floor or made it unusable in any way. My husband and I shared this bath with my 91 yr. old mother and we are all fussy housekeepers. It wasn't a problem & did not affect our stay in any way. We booked this property specifically for it's location near my mother-in-laws home, it's size that would accommodate a 100th birthday party for 40 people, wide interior staircase to transport Mary in her wheelchair to the living area upstairs, open floor plan and beautiful views. It all exceeded our expectations. The large backyard was perfect for our dog and the outdoor hot tub, next to the orange trees, with view of the full moon over the bay were an added bonus. The neighborhood is quiet, the neighbors friendly, the wonderful walking on the paved path, overlooking the ocean along East Cliff Dr. a minute away is always beautiful. To be a pet friendly property with a great dog beach just a short stroll is an amenity not often found in rentals of this caliber, yet zero evidence of previous pets other than the dog water bowl in the garage provided by the management. My sweet mother-in-law and our family will have perfect birthday memories for years to come.
Verified

8/10 Good

becky p.

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

Great!

Terrific location! Beautiful view from upstairs porch. Huge yard (mostly dirt). Keep in mind it is a rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon b.

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

santa cruz boardwalk vacation stay

My family had a great time at this vacation house. The location is excellent and has a beautiful view from the upstairs living area of the ocean and boardwalk. The neighborhood was surprisingly peaceful and quiet, considering how busy the boardwalk was. The beds were comfortable, hot tub warm, backyard very nice area. The house is very casual and perfect for families. The host was very helpful when we needed her which was appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jewlia Sparks at Santa Cruz Getaways

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This is a loved family home.

Why they chose this property

Location location location

What makes this property unique

Huge back yard. Walk to boardwalk, surf spots etc.

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English, Spanish
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