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Quiet family home Santa Cruz

Holiday home with kitchen, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet family home Santa Cruz

We are top hosts with a local vacation permit through the city of Santa Cruz and have never cancelled a traveler so you can book with peace of mind that your booking is secure. Our home is in Midtown Santa Cruz. Close to the Highway, one mile to the beach, 1/2 mile to downtown. We love this quiet neighborhood and its a great place to stay in Santa Cruz!!

Our home is a historic home built in 1865. We have updated it but there are still some quirks to it. The stairs are skinny and slightly uneven in the step and there is a stair between the kitchen area and living room. Ceilings are lower in the upstairs bedrooms and upstairs bath.

There will be all the basic amenities you will need. Beach towels, toys and a few chairs are also provided. If there is something else you may need please let us know!!

-Please park ONLY ONE car on the pavers in the driveway. The pavers are the bricks along side the grass. Do not park in front of the palm tree. Please make sure to LEAVE THE DRIVEWAY CLEAR AT ALL TIMES for the backhouse. Any other vehicles can park on the street.
-The code to the door will be sent 2 days prior to arrival
(Press the Yale logo, wait a few seconds for the keypad to turn on, enter passcode passcode, click the check mark, wait a few seconds and the door should unlock) to lock just press the Yale and it should lock automatically.
-We want you to enjoy your vacation but please remember this is a quiet family neighborhood with working families so please keep the noise down between 10pm-8am. THIS IS NOT A PARTY HOUSE. The neighbors are close so be respectful. If you are loud and disrupt the neighbors they will call the police and you will be asked to leave with no refund.
-If you do smoke we ask if you do it on the front porch with all windows and doors closed and dispose of all butts in the outside garbage on the back porch. If we find garbage or cigarette butts on the property we will charge a extra cleaning fee.
-Air/ heat upstairs in each bedroom heats and cool very quickly. Please make sure the units are turned off when you leave the house. AIR CONDITIONING IS ONLY UPSTAIRS. THE DOWNSTAIRS IS HEAT ONLY.
-The upstairs front bedrooms window is low. If you have kids the window opens from the top down to keep them safe.
-The house only allows up to 6 adults per our short term rental permit. Extra guests will be asked to leave.
-We have a strict no pet policy. Please leave your furry friend at home.
-If you are staying on a Monday night, garbage pickup is Tuesday mornings. Just want to give you a heads up they can be a little loud.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
We have a strict no party rule
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Pets

No pets allowed
Animals are not allowed in the house.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you so smoke please smoke in the front area.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: We have a strict no party rule
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Bananna Belt, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday 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. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mystery Spot - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Crêpe Place - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet family home Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet family home Santa Cruz?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet family home Santa Cruz?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Quiet family home Santa Cruz located?

Located in Bananna Belt, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ocean Street and within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cara B.

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

Great location in Santa Cruz!

This is our third year in a row staying at Seanna's place. We love that we can walk to great shops and restaurants and the house is clean and nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carl B.

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

Banana belt stay.

Relatively quiet in a nice neighborhood close to downtown SC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel K.

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

Beautiful Santa Cruz

We really enjoyed our visit to Santa Cruz. Nice spot to relax in, and the house was in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake P.

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

Great Place To Stay!

Thanks for letting us stay at your place Seanna! Good communication, clean, up to date, and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Santa Cruz

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess & James

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

Wedding weekend in Santa Cruz

Perfect place to stay while in town for a friend's wedding. Easy access to everywhere!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We recently stayed for a week while visiting family. It’s always hard to find quality extended housing in the area so we were happy to find this rental. Everything was seamless. Fantastic communication with the owners, issues, which can always come up, were addressed immediately. House had a good layout, we were very comfortable. Very appreciative they had the upstairs AC for my young daughter to sleep when it was exceptionally hot. Felt very safe in the neighborhood, a lot of DDash options super close and a WF right by to get all your groceries. We’d absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy A.

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

Home away from home

Really enjoyed our stay. If we were to rent a few days longer, can we get a different price next time we’re in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose L.

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

Little getaway for new years

Nice house in a good neighborhood with comfy beds. What more can you ask for :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

bao k.

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

Nice clean house

The house was clean, close to downtown and great for our purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

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

Training stay

This was an excellent alternative to staying in a hotel for the 5 days of our training!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert b.

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

Santa Cruz Cottage

Clean and comfortable 3 bedroom one and a half bath property. Well maintained. Close to downtown and the beach. The walk to the beach and boardwalk may be a bit far but priced accordingly. Overall nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt & Jess S.

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

Charming

This is our second time staying at this location & both times have been absolutely wonderful! This is a great place to stay as a family in Santa Cruz. The house is charming, clean, & equipped with everything we needed. It’s a short drive to downtown Santa Cruz & the Boardwalk. We highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Adorable

Such a cute property , extremely clean and well appointed. My Mom didn’t want to leave and I can’t say I blamed her. The kitchen is particularly beautiful. We hope to stay here again next time we are in town to visit my daughter who is a ucsc student. Also, the hosts were lovely and communication was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jim G.

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

So-so stay

This home could use some refurbishing. There were stains on the carpets and holes in the screens, no places to hang your stuff in the bathrooms. Not the most cozy home. The owner wasn’t very accommodating when we complained about the holes in the screens. It was quiet and had a nice back patio for hanging. Ok stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Very nice and clean

Great experience. Easy check in and check out. Very well described on the actual listing. We would return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcy W., Salem

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

Great for families

The house is cute and modern with plenty of room for a family. The kitchen is well-stocked with dishes, utensils, pots, and pans. There were ample towels in the bathrooms and plenty of paper towels, toilet paper, etc. The neighborhood is nicely situated. Definitely recommend to other families looking for a quiet, cozy place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, well maintained unit. Owner communicated well and usefully. No complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tawnya m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for weekend stay for local event. Well stocked kitchen, nicely appointed bathrooms and bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy C.

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

Annual Trip with Our Grandkids

We had a wonderful stay! The location was close to the boardwalk and walking distance to a neighborhood park. Located in a very quiet neighborhood. Very clean and comfortable, perfect for our family trip. Would definitely recommend! We’d love to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon S.

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

Santa Cruz

It was a great location to explore Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay area. House was lovely, we very much enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melody G.

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

Don’t plan on staying there again

The house was just okay. However, I don’t recommend people with kids stay there. My 11 year old accidentally got lip gloss on their towels and we were charged 25 for it. They only have stark white towels so I recommend you bring your own towels in case it gets dirty. There’s a driveway to the neighbors house right in front of the kitchen and I got startled to see a person standing in front of the kitchen windows on the first morning. But it was a quiet neighborhood. The house was mostly clean except for upstairs, there was thick black mold in the corners of the windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann C.

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

Ladies weekend

We enjoyed our time in Santa Cruz
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

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

Nice place to stay

Good location. Host was helpful when we had issue with tripped fuse.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Great Santa Cruz house

The house was really roomy and clean. It is in a nice quiet neighborhood. Everything in Santa Cruz was just a short drive away and many places are walkable. The best part was Mariannes ice cream was only .2 miles away.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Seanna Schantz

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We bought this property 15v years ago. We have recently built a new house on the property so we decided to rent the old house. The rental home is one of the oldest home in Santa Cruz. Built in 1865!!

Why they chose this property

This property is the best location for travelers. Right by the highway, downtown and the beach!! We are in a nice quiet neighborhood.

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