San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
51 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Family Room
1 Double Futon
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Master Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Condo-Style Santa Cruz Vacation Rental
Located steps from Sunny Cove and other East Cliff beaches, this top floor ocean view rental features granite counter tops, espresso shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances and hardwood (laminate) flooring. The living room features a 50" LCD Smart TV with Xfinity's Double Play package in HD. We also provide high speed Xfinity WiFi Performance Pro internet.
The Master Bedroom includes a Queen size bed, 42" LCD Smart TV, oversized closet and an en suite bathroom with a shower/tub.
We have a dining table for suited for 4 people, plus a granite peninsula that can seat additional people.
Property manager
Diana and Shay
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours are 8pm until 9am. Thank you!
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: Relax in our peaceful getaway.
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
Property Registration Number 181555
About the area
Santa Cruz
Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this apartment is near theme parks and by the sea. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Santa Cruz, CA
What's nearby
Sunny Cove Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Twin Lakes State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
Getting around
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Crow's Nest Restaurant - 3 min drive
Peoples Coffee - 15 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min walk
Brady's Yacht Club - 4 min drive
Verve Coffee Roasters - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Condo-Style Santa Cruz Vacation Rental pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Condo-Style Santa Cruz Vacation Rental?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Condo-Style Santa Cruz Vacation Rental?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Condo-Style Santa Cruz Vacation Rental located?
Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this apartment building is steps from Santa Maria's Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We liked our stay at the upstairs penthouse. It was a short walk to the dog beach. The morning view goes with your favorite coffee. We will come back next chance we get. If you're a party of two with a small pet. we definitely recommend.
This beach house is excellent. Short walking distance to the beach. The view is great. The bed is very comfortable. There is a full kitchen that make it easy to plan your own meals.Bit the best part of this unit is its owner and how they go out of their way to make sure you have a great time! Thank You!
John R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
daniel m.
25 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
ocean view
the curb appeal was bad.landscaping was overgrown , cars parked everywhere,a dingy inside stairway ,no deck to enjoy the view.However inside was clean decorated nice with a good ocean view.
It has a lot of space, modern amenities and actually all the amenities I could want in the kitchen, including a toaster oven. The location is superb because it's around the corner from Sunny cove, which means it's close, but on a street with no beach goers-- So it's quiet. (The bedroom windows do look out onto the street so there are some noises.) The dining area window looks over the neighbors roof, to the ocean! The other part of that corner window looks out into an empty lot so there is perfect privacy. Note: You have to go through the bedroom to get to the bathroom so this is mostly ideal for a couple.
My hubby & I plus our fur baby (our cat) enjoyed this wonderful, perfect amazing view of the ocean apartment. It absolutely perfect for 2 our four people. The pics are what you see when you arrive. Excellent communication with the host, plus our neighbors were just friendly & warm greetings:) The view of the ocean is how I would picture it to be. Our cat LOVED IT! Not too many places offer the welcome of cats. So much to do plus everything you need in walking distance. Had delicious bar b que from Cole's Bar B Que. We stayed for 2 nights during 4th of July weekend. The beach was not even far to walk to either. This place is a gem! So happy we found this on VRBO! Much appreciation to Diana for her wonderful communication we me through text. We are so looking forward to going back again.
My husband and I came to Santa Cruz to do the roughwater 1 mile swim. Your penthouse view was BETTER than the photo and was so clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay, thanks!
My son requested a beach vacation for his 5th birthday and this ocean view house was the perfect spot for us to stay just 10-12 minutes from the boardwalk. One bedroom and a pull out couch. Check in instructions were detailed and made the process very easy. Would stay here again
Nice house, with easy accessibility. Walking distance to beach with outside shower for sand washoff. The only downside was that there was no soap/ shampoo/ conditioner in the bathroom and no broom to sweep the floor, which was bothersome. Other than that it was a great experience!
My husband and I (with our two kids) really enjoyed our stay! Beautiful views with just a small walk to the beach. We have stayed in this area many times with our extended family but loved being in a new location with just our kids. Unit was fully stocked with everything we needed. Only a couple minutes walk to a beautiful beach and Starbucks was about a 3 minute walk. Perfect for our family!
Prep cleaning done while we were there. Microwave oven has a broken handle, making it almost impossible to use.
Responsive host to cleaning issue.
Located on a busy road.
Overall a comfortable place to stay. Only thing I would say and I believe it was said in the past is to please change out the bed. It squeaks very loudly when you move even the littlest movement and I think there is someone downstairs. On the positive it is close to two beaches and when COVID is over close to other amenities.
The property had everything I needed. It seemed dusty when I arrived, like no one had been there for a while, but that didn't detract from my stay. I just cleaned the counters and the table. The bed was good, the shower good (low pressure, but ok to conserve water), kitchen equipped. Waking up to the view was fabulous even though the weather was cold and wet. It made up for any possible disappointments!!!
I appreciated being able to check in 1/2 hour early after reaching the contact person about that. Might be more accurate to call the back door green rather than blue, but the codes worked, so it didn't matter. Thanks for a nice stay!
Jean J.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
6/10 Okay
Rebecca G.
18 Oct 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Expect more
The location and check in process was great. The very displeased with the cleanliness. Underneath the paper towel holder, there was an infestation of ants and larva, which I ended up having to clean up initially there were ants in the bathroom in the tub. There were cobwebs everywhere like it had not been dusted in sometimes we were unable to use the pullout couch, as it would not open properly, I did message the owner. She sent someone over to do a clean and replace the paper towel holder. I also contacted her about how to use the couch. She said it should come right out, but it never did. For the price I was displeased with the cleanliness, and even though ants are a normal thing the larva and infestation underneath the towel rack was not normal.
Rebecca G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Karen A.
31 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Could have done better
Inside of apartment was good.
Amenities like dishwasher soap which was not present, soap in bathroom etc not present.
Outside of property was very poor.
When we drove up, property had groan factor. Very weepy, not lighted, courtyard not swept and clean, door not lighted, had to use cell phone to see to punch in code, staircase smelly and not lighted.
Would have been so easy and inexpensive to make outside space more attractive. A little time and about $50. You are so close to having a great property. A little more effort?