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Ocean front deck with new Outdoor Dining and Gas Grill..

Beautiful Spacious Deck with plenty of seating

From the Beach w/ Stairs (tides/swells permitting)

From the Beach (Tides/Swells) permitting..

Amazing sunsets from the best spot to watch them!
(East Santa Cruz has them)

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Amenities
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Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Santa Cruz, CA

Pleasure Point Park6 min walk
Capitola Beach6 min drive
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk7 min drive
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)47 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nothing short of perfect! We will be back!

Douglas S.

Apr 21, 2024

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Studio Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Studio Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Santa Cruz Beachfront Vacation Rental

This home is right on the beach, normally steps to the sand, with a spectacular 180-degree view of the beautiful bay from Monterey/Carmel to Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz city lights by night. Best area for the Sunsets!
Located 4 homes down from Moran State Beach, which has sand access right to the street should there be a high tide or sand loss in front of the home.
Enjoy world class surfing at Pleasure Point and WindanSea surf breaks right out front (we offer surf boards), or relax on the spacious ocean side deck or the upper master suite deck, BBQ and watch the surfers, sailboats, seals on the rock, otters, dolphins, pelicans and ocean activity. Take a bike ride (bikes are available) or stroll to Capitola along the beach front bike path.
Enjoy numerous quality restaurants and nearby night life. Very close to the Harbor for dining and fishing.
We have 3 King Beds and 1 Queen, one bedroom is detached through the courtyard for privacy, 3 bathrooms. Hot/cold outdoor shower.
Smart TV in Living room and each bedroom, Sony Blue Tooth Speaker, Apple IHome Speaker w/ Clock in bedrooms, Water Filtration System throughout home!

Enjoy the peaceful setting and gorgeous sunsets with the sound of the ocean throughout the home. This two-story vacation home sleeps eight. Two bedrooms open into interior courtyard. The master suite comprises the entire second story, oceanfront.

Sorry, no pets. For those who smoke, please do so outside only.

Keywords: House

Property manager

Tara

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Oceanfront Patio with 2 dining tables, lounges and fire pit

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

PLEASE SEE RENTAL AGREEMENT BELOW FOR CANCELLATION POLICY

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 deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

this vacation home is located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, and is near theme parks and on the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Traveling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

Pleasure Point Park - 6 min walk
Santa Cruz Harbor - 4 min drive
Capitola Wharf - 4 min drive
Capitola Beach - 6 min drive
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive

Getting around

Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Oak & Ale - ‬15 min walk
Taqueria Vallarta
‪Peoples Coffee - ‬3 min drive
‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Cruz Beachfront Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Santa Cruz Beachfront Vacation Rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Santa Cruz Beachfront Vacation Rental?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Santa Cruz Beachfront Vacation Rental located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastside Santa Cruz vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Pleasure Point Park, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and Capitola Beach. 38th Avenue Beach Access and Santa Maria's Beach are also within 15 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Michelle P.

Jun 29, 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

June 2024 rental review

Over all we loved the location and view! However there are some things that needs updating in the house! A new washer and dryer is a must, the set that is there both do not work very well at all! The downstairs bedrooms are very musty and have an ant issue! The master upstairs needs to have the carpet removed, it’s very old and filthy with stains and odor. The mattress needed to be replaced, not comfortable at all. I never received the key code, so we had to contact someone from the property management before we could enter the house! They answered quickly and were able to get in within 10mins.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 27, 2024

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

Wonderful stay!

We stayed here with our family and had an incredible stay. The property is stunning and location is wonderful. We also really appreciated the responsiveness of the host and ease of the check in process!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nini Razon A.

Jun 7, 2024

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

Very nice place

Memorable stay

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

Apr 21, 2024

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

Beach

Nothing short of perfect! We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly w.

Apr 10, 2024

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

Amazing Ocean View

We stayed at the property this past March with 7 adults. We picked the property specifically because my 87 yro mom wanted to see the ocean again. It was perfect for that. She uses a walker and was able to get around the property with ease. When it was too cold for her on the deck she was able to sit in the living room and watch for dolphins out the windows. We did see dolphins (porpoise?) once and lots of sea otters. Bring binoculars! Also saw a ton of surfers from deck. The upstairs master BR view was amazing. It is a steep climb up those stairs but worth it. My husband and I chose to stay in the studio since we both have knee issues. It was a little musty in studio as property had been empty for a while and there had been a lot of rain. We aired it out during the day when weather was nice and musty disappeared quickly. All of the bedrooms were comfy and the whole place is much prettier than the pictures suggest. There were some weird smells that we were afraid might be a gas leak so we called property manager and she came right over to check it out. Never figured out the smell and it didn't go away, but was just by front door, maybe skunk? We had a really great time exploring the neighborhood, We live in the desert so the surfer culture was fun for us to experience. There was no longer access to the small beach in photos, looked like storm has washed structures away? but the little beach but the cute beach 3 doors down totally made up for it.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Apr 8, 2024

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

Pacific Perch

Our family of 4 greatly enjoyed our stay at this lovely home. The ocean views from the main living area and primary bedroom are incredible. The home was clean and all the beds were comfortable. We appreciated being able to use the washer and dryers. The furniture/decor is dated but fine for the price point. My only request for improvement would be to leave a few Keurig pods or some ground coffee for the pot for those (like us) that arrive late.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby M., Placerville

Nov 1, 2023

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

Right ON THE OCEAN!

I can't stress enough the absolute stunning deck that is RIGHT AT THE OCEAN'S EDGE. My family and I can't believe what an amazing experience it was to stay here. We spent 4 days watching the sunrise and set, surfers, seals, dolphins, pelicans, sea birds, the changing tides... everything an ocean lover can imagine. We were hoping for a whale, maybe on our next visit! 😆 The house is so cute. It was clean and had everything we needed. The living room tv allowed us to catch the games on Sunday while still enjoying the view. Go Taylor's bf! The kitchen was great, but we ordered out for every meal. The capitola village is just a short 8 min drive to grab delicious dinners. We walked to the Point Market for breakfast burritos and sandwiches. We have stayed in the past at a nice hotel on 41st. This house is a huge upgrade and totally worth the price! I am already counting the days until we can book this property again!!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

Oct 25, 2023

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

Amazing Views

The views are incredible! The house was decorated very nice with a beach vibe. We had a great time.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn W.

Sep 18, 2023

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

Right on the water

Nice property, no immediate beach access- though a very small beach was a few houses down. Parking was tight with three cars on busy street. Views and sunsets were breathtaking. Suggest more toilet paper/paper towels. We ran out. Rear stand alone room was musty and friend complained of mildew on light fixtures. Property in general was damp, but it was cold and wet during our whole stay. Beds were comfortable, master suite was very large. We enjoyed our stay. Thanks.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Flora B., Oak Park

Aug 11, 2023

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

Beautiful View

Perfect central location for day trips to San Francisco and Carmel. Great house for our needs. Could improve on stocking with few more essentials like paper towels, toilet paper and dryer wipes or fabric softener. This is important for a large group staying for a week.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mia J.

Jul 30, 2023

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

Summer Vacation

Our stay was wonderful! The Home had everything that was needed for our stay and was spacious enough for our family of 7 adults and a toddler. It is easy and close to Capitola, The Boardwalk and great restaurants. The walk to the beach is very close and family friendly. The views from the home are spectacular. We could not have asked for a better vacation home.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

CIndy J.

Jul 25, 2023

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

Surfing Santa Cruz

Best location to walk with boards to Santa Cruz! Full on use of gourmet kitchen every night with absolutely gorgeous views! Owners responded excellently to a couple concerns and were very open to settling issues. Would go back in a heartbeat!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda v.

Jul 9, 2023

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

Amazing view and location

The location and view was amazing! Loved listening to the waves at night.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jami M.

May 28, 2023

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

Family vacation

This house was very spacious for our large group, everyone had their own space, the view was beautiful, the beach was so close and Capitola had a lot of good shops and restaurants. The only downside was the weather it was foggy.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

May 24, 2023

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

Birthday getaway

Ocean views fantastic!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

Dec 19, 2022

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

Great place

Great place looking forward to renting this house again

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

JASON L.

Dec 9, 2022

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

Family Vacation

Great Location !

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Tim B P.

Oct 8, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Ocean view

We sat on deck often...... I thought when we viewed photos of property 🤔 we could walk 🚶‍♂️ on beach from House 🏠 Not so.... waves crash rocks constantly which is nice, but no beack access. Master has good view with small deck. Approximately 10 minutes from boardwalk. Overall comfortable .

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

Jun 11, 2022

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

Did not disappoint

We had an absolutely wonderful vacation and this house was a big part of that. The location was central to all the places we wanted to see, like San Francisco to the north and Monterey and Carmel to the south. We also have family in Los Gatos which was close as well. The house was clean and quiet and had everything we needed for our stay. And the view! There is nothing better than sitting on the deck watching surfers, wildlife, and sunsets. This was a vacation we will not forget!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Jun 5, 2022

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

Awesome property!

I grabbed a cup of coffee every morning , sat on the stunning deck, and listened to the pounding surf while watching seals, a whale and surfers frolic in the ocean. I was able to climb down to the beach one morning and walk the mile long beach. Too much ocean the other two mornings. Prepared dinner every night in well appointed kitchen. Great house! Awesome location! Do the short walk to Point Market for coffee and breakfast burrito!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

May 12, 2022

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

Great beach front property

We rented this house for 4 nights in April 2022. The house location is right on the beach. Very close to boardwalk, warf, capitola. My only complaint about the property was the cleanliness was not perfect for the amount we were paying. And the driveway is very very short. A truck will not fit on the driveway and there’s no street parking. The stairs down to the beach are very fun! Great beach in front! Great neighborhood and location!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

May 8, 2022

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

We enjoyed our stay.

Beautiful ocean views. Comfortable, well stocked house. Our only issue was the BBQ. Needs to be replaced.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

Apr 24, 2022

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

Great house, great location

Enjoyed our stay. Close to everything. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

Mar 12, 2022

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

Beautiful Ocean Front Rental

The waves are mesmerizing. The house is very functional for a large family. The teenagers enjoyed riding the beach bikes which were provided. The only “negative” aspect was the inability to access the TV ~ none of us could figure it out ~ including a couple of teachers and younger people.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Micah T.

Jan 19, 2022

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

Amazing Property

We had an amazing stay at this property with our 3 children. An amazing location right on the ocean and so close to what Pleasure point has to offer, beautiful scenery, friendly people and all necessary services. The house was clean and ready for our arrival with all the amenities providing for what we desired. We had an amazingly terrific experience at this property and we hope you do too!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022