San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
61 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Office 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Guest Washroom
Toilet
Master Ensuite
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
💥Weekly/Monthly DISCOUNT💥 Santa Cruz Home close to OCEAN+POOL+HOT TUB + DOGS💕
☀️ 10% Early Booking Discount/Weekly Discount and 35% discount on Monthly rental. Minimum rental is 5 days but please enquire about available dates and length of stays as availability can change regularly. For corporate or rentals over 30 days please message me).^Discounts will be applied upon enquiry received so may not show up in initial quote!
IMPORTANT!!! Please read all details below and rental agreements before booking our home.
Please note that this is our full time home and thus is a “lived in” family home to 2 adults, 2 teenagers, 2 dogs and as such comes with all that goes with a home well lived in!We want our guests to relax and feel at home rather than the empty feel of a hotel room.
Please do not reserve our home without reviewing carefully the description, details, policies, rental agreements etc.
Our home is not suitable for guests who prefer a “vacation” apartment or hotel room vibe!
This is our primary family home and for security and privacy and as per VRBO/Owner policies, our address and access info will be not be provided until week of check in. It is automatically sent to you by VRBO.
It is a beautiful home as depicted in photos and description and is located on the lower West Side of Santa Cruz about 1000 steps to the Ocean and West Cliff Drive. The Ocean can be seen to the left from our front driveway and to the right are views of the Santa Cruz Hills. A 10 minute stroll up the road brings you to the array of coffee shops, local wineries, pubs, cafes and food along with an array of lovely boutiques and shops. Our home IS a home that you can relax in at the end of the day and enjoy peace and tranquility in our lovely residential neighborhood.
If there is an issue with cleaning or other items in the home, we will address this as quickly as possible and in the appropriate manner. We have an amazing cleaning team who take pride in their work.
*Dogs live and come to stay in our home along with their furry coats!!!
Please contact the owner regarding special requests, length of stay, rates and Special Offers.(8313598958)
*Note: Extra Guest Fee applies for more than 6 guests Max 6 adults
Extra beds are single sofa chair with twin mattress.
All rates, discounts, number of guests allowed, pets etc are up to the discretion of owner who is happy to consider any special requests. Our home is steps away from stunning West Cliff Drive (on the lower West Side of Santa Cruz) with its pristine tidal beaches, world famous surf spots and the abundant sea life of Monterey Bay. Take a 40 minute stroll along West Cliff Drive to the famous Beach Boardwalk and fun fair or a 20 minute bike ride. There is an abundance of restaurants and a further 10 minute walk will take you into Downtown Santa Cruz with its shops, bars, restaurants and cinemas. Alternatively, take a 15 minute walk in the other direction to Natural Bridges Beach and Famous Butterfly Sanctuary. Our home is a beautiful, tastefully decorated 2500 sq ft house. It is constantly being updated and renovated. It has a fabulous open plan modern kitchen, deck, garden with a pool and a separate hot tub. NOTE: both the pool and hot tub are bonus items and should pool or hot tub malfunction and become unusable awaiting a service/repair before or during your stay, we will try our best to arrange a technician to service/repair subject to their availability. The house has 3 bedrooms made up of 1 king bed, 1 Queen and 3rd bedroom with 2 Double beds, free-standing clothes racks, drawers and plenty of hooks for hanging towels etc. There is a twin convertible chair bed in the bedroom with the 2 double beds. There are 2 family rooms, dining room, office/sunroom, 2.5 bathrooms. The large family room has had a complete fireplace remodel with a stunning European gas double sided fireplace installed. There is a large wall hung Smart TV and modern comfortable sectional sofa and armchairs. The dining room has a large white washed oak dining table, chairs and bench which sits 10. There is a small furnished office which opens off the dining room and onto the surround deck. Ideal for reading peacefully or making a quiet phone call. The open plan designer kitchen has a surround counter top with stools for 6. The kitchen opens onto dining room and rear family room which also has new comfortable sofa, armchairs etc and a wall-hung tv and a pleasant additional sitting nook looking out onto rear garden area with bistro table and chairs This living space also features another European wood burning stove along with glass slider patio doors and picture window creating a bright, airy open entertaining area which has two sets of doors opening onto deck and a fabulous peaceful rear garden/entertaining area with hot tub, BBQ grill, hammock, outdoor furniture and a 15ft x 9ft SWIM SPA! There are multiple sitting areas outside to allow for sun or shade. Favorite area for a wee sundowner being in front garden/covered porch area which has a sofa, 2 swinging wicker chairs, 2 garden chairs and another hammock. The streets peaceful and neighbors super friendly and helpful too.
Keywords: House/POOL/HOT TUB - 1 minute walk to West Cliff Drive and Ocean, Beaches, Dog Park, Tennis Courts, kids playground, skateboard park, Fun Fair, Boardwalk, Shops, Wineries, Restaurants, Grocery Stores, Wineries, bike paths. Guest occupancy is up to the discretion of the owner (Maximum - 7 guests) Please note the bed configuration if more than 5/6 adult guests.
*Please note that as the house is our primary residence guests are welcome to use any/all items which are in our home including non-perishable food items, condiments, laundry supplies, toys, games, books, handyman drawer, toiletries, etc . We do not empty cupboards and drawers of these items so please feel free to make use of anything you may find.
*Minimum Age of Renters = 30. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A STRICTLY "NO PARTIES" PROPERTY and the owner may require Guest names and ID evidence if not provided. At no time can the number of guests exceed the number detailed in the reservation unless special permission requested and agreed by owner and guest. Please ensure that the Rental Agreement is Read and Understood before signing and reserving. Thank you for your understanding.
IMPORTANT Please note the pool and hot tub are added “bonus” amenities and therefore should any of these amenities develop a fault or become out of order during or prior to your stay, we will do the best we can to have them serviced and/or repaired. Please be advised that both swim jets are broken on the swim spa due to the storms and are unable to be replaced at this time. However, the seated jets do work along with waterfall and temperature. We keep it at 90' in summer to cool off and the hot tub is kept at 103 ish.
Thank you for your understanding.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn heating off. Ensure that tv and fireplace remotes are returned to coffee table. Put back in place any furniture you may have moved indoors and outdoors. If bringing your dog please pick up poop.
Place all used linens and towels in the laundry room.
Please put garbage cans on road Thursday night as pick up is early Friday morning.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The trampoline and enclosure is a risk of serious injury. Guests are not permitted to enter the enclosure net or use the trampoline or its area.
Your rental fee is for the home and the property - the swim spa and hot tub are an “added bonus”.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 293709vb
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
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Santa Cruz
Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks. 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 Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory are also worth visiting. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Natural Bridges State Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Panda Express - 17 min walk
Cat & Cloud Coffee - 11 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Wingstop - 17 min walk
Burger King - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does 💥Weekly/Monthly DISCOUNT💥 Santa Cruz Home close to OCEAN+POOL+HOT TUB + DOGS💕 have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at 💥Weekly/Monthly DISCOUNT💥 Santa Cruz Home close to OCEAN+POOL+HOT TUB + DOGS💕?
As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 💥Weekly/Monthly DISCOUNT💥 Santa Cruz Home close to OCEAN+POOL+HOT TUB + DOGS💕 on 20 Jul 2026 start from £921, 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.
Is 💥Weekly/Monthly DISCOUNT💥 Santa Cruz Home close to OCEAN+POOL+HOT TUB + DOGS💕 pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 💥Weekly/Monthly DISCOUNT💥 Santa Cruz Home close to OCEAN+POOL+HOT TUB + DOGS💕?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 💥Weekly/Monthly DISCOUNT💥 Santa Cruz Home close to OCEAN+POOL+HOT TUB + DOGS💕?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 💥Weekly/Monthly DISCOUNT💥 Santa Cruz Home close to OCEAN+POOL+HOT TUB + DOGS💕?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 💥Weekly/Monthly DISCOUNT💥 Santa Cruz Home close to OCEAN+POOL+HOT TUB + DOGS💕 located?
Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Swift Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Perfect for a family getaway! Beautiful property with many entertaining spaces. Relaxed and reunited with family. Comfortable and very clean. Loved it.
The place was fantastic. The location was perfect. Very close to the beach. Quiet. The pool and Jacuzzi were very enjoyable. I would recommend this place with that reservation. Victoria was a wonderful help.
Kurt I.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
Thanks for your review Kurt and also for being such an amazing guest. I walked in and wouldn’t even know anyone had been there! Towels washed and bed linens stripped and in laundry! Not expected but greatly appreciated!Kurt and his group can come stay again any day!! 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐ ️⭐️ guest and would recommend to any host(:
This cozy and spacious home was perfect for our family over the Thanksgiving holiday. Thoughtful amenities and welcome gifts, warm spaces, and easy communication with the owners made this stay especially comfortable for all of us. We’ll be back for sure and highly recommend this property!!
We had such a wonderful time. The home is laid out in a wonderful fashion with a great kitchen, large dining room and large living room. The rooms upstairs are great.. We plan to go again. Thank you for sharing your home.
Loved the rabbits snd especially the therapeutic swim pool. The kids loved being outside snd so did we. Perfect distance from the ocean. Loads of sitting areas to enjoy with the one with the big screen most popular. I would definitely recommend it.
Cindy T.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristen R.
10 Aug 2018
Perfect For Our Family Vacation!
Not only is this house beautiful, it is in an ideal location that suited our needs perfectly. We were able to walk or take a short drive to the Boardwalk, Downtown, and many State Beaches. The neighborhood is quiet and offered a nice relaxing environment to come home to. If you are looking for a convenient home base to have for your visit to Santa Cruz, this is it. Also, Vikki is very responsive to any inquiries and a very thoughtful hostess. ;)
Kristen R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Dear Kristen
I am so pleased that you had such a wonderful stay in our home in Santa Cruz.
Thank you so much for being such a wonderful guest and choosing our home for your vacation - we would love to have you back again if you are ever planning a future visit😊
Victoria
My family and I enjoyed staying at this property. Our girls loved the bunnies and spending time at the outdoor pool and jacuzzi. The location was great, close to everything, including the boardwalk, groceries and the Marine Discovery Center. The house is within a few min walk to the shoreline and we walked to the Natural Bridges beach and had a great time there. Vik was super responsive and accommodating. The house was spacious and had everything we needed.
The house is exactly as stated in the description. Victoria is easy to work with. We appreciated the space. There were five of us, my husband, and three teenagers. We prefer to cook rather than go out and felt we had most of what we needed.
We had a wonderful getaway with our kiddos here. My husband and I both had to work for half the trip, but didn't mind at all in this beautiful setting. We got to swim every day, lounge in the hot tub, walk to watch the waves, and easily get to the Boardwalk, Capitola, etc. He and I loved enjoying a glass of wine in the backyard, admiring the gorgeous plants and butterflies, while the kiddos played with the bunnies or claimed their own spots throughout the house (great for preventing arguments!).
Wonderful communications with the owner, super easy check in and checkout process. Plus the neighbors are super nice. Can't wait to come back!
We stayed for a week with 4 adults, a 4-year-old, and a dog. The house was super clean, and beautifully appointed on the inside. We spent a lot of time in the back yard, which is a very nice deck with various seating spots, and a small pool (was perfect for our 4-year-old to play in). The home is a walk away from a couple beaches, and a short drive away from the Santa Cruz boardwalk and wharf (and a bunch more beaches).
The owner was responsive and flexible with questions that we had.
Everybody had a good time. Would stay again!
This is a very comfortable home close to the coast / beach. The house is nicely decorated with nice touches throughout. The backyard is great for relaxing and sunning. Although the house is updated and clean, the surrounding neighborhood is a mixed bag - the house across the street is dilapidated and there was an abandoned damaged car parked right across the street. It's not a big deal - it's kind of how Santa Cruz is - but just a heads up given the price point....
Jennifer S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Thank you for the review on our home in Santa Cruz.
Comfortable home and backyard, at a great location
Excellent house. Perfect for family with 2-3 kids. Small, heated pool + hot tub in the backyard was used nearly every day of our 2-week stay. A 10-min bike ride to the boardwalk. Block and a half from the ocean where there is a long walking trail. Very comfortable furnishings. While we didn't need anything while there, the communications were flawless. The only thing that could be improved would be better kitchenware. Pans, spatulas, tongs - those kinds of things. If you don't plan to cook much (and there are excellent restaurants nearby), then its no big deal. If you are master chef, you may want to bring some items from home.
Macario N.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2024
Thanks for your review Macario. Feedback is greatly appreciated. I will keep on hunting for the Ultimate pans and kitchen utensils that may survive my “Non-Master Chef” family and guests. I think I’m on the 4th set of pans in less than 3 years! Glad you and your family enjoyed your stay. Thanks again for choosing our home.
We stayed at Victoria’s lovely, stylish, well-appointed home for 16 nights due to home repairs. So nice to come back from working on our own house to a hot tub and swim spa. We all loved our “staycation”… especially since we also live on the Westside. So convenient. Thanks again! ✌️
Really enjoyed the house and location to the beach and shops/restaurants. Victoria made everything very easy and the house was delightfully decorated in an upscale Beachy vibe.
Very spacious and cozy at the same time. I would definitely go back again to stay.
We absolutely loved spending Christmas week at this lovely home. Victoria was very accommodating and even decorated the home for us! She also created a lovely little area for my mother to stay, who's 85 years old and could not walk up the steps. Yes...this was a wonderful Christmas for our entire family… thank you!
Wonderful house with fantastic location- would absolutely return
My family- my husband, my mom, 7 year old, and 1 year old- stayed at the house for the week of Thanksgiving and had an excellent stay. We have rented a number of houses in this particular neighborhood because we love the proximity to West Cliff Drive, Natural Bridges and Wilder Ranch, the beaches, and West Cliff neighborhood dining. The outdoor spaces at the house are really wonderful and my older son loved the swim spa and hot tub. While there is no access to the garage, there was plenty of side yard space for us to safely store our bikes and beach equipment. We would love to return to this property, but with a couple things in mind:
1) the kitchen knives were incredibly dull. We’ll pack a knife or two next time.
2) we’ll bring any spices we think we might use. While the kitchen is stocked with the family’s items, we found ourselves missing some basics like sugar, cinnamon, rosemary, etc.
2) the linens have a strong detergent smell. I ended up buying scent-free detergent to launder the linens because the smell was bothering us. For many people, this will be no big deal. My sister-in-law uses the same detergent and the same smell exists at her house. But for me, it was giving me a headache. If you’re sensitive to smells, I would consider bringing your own linens and pillows.
3) not a big deal for us because we brought all of our own stuff, but don’t count on random beach equipment to use. A lot of rental properties in the area have beach chairs, toys, even bikes, to use.
Overall a beautiful home in a great neighborhood and I highly recommend staying here.
This house was beautifully updated, warm and welcoming. Ideal location. Easy to spend time indoors and out. Walking distance to the Westside restaurants (Venus, Bantum). Great communication, lovely stay!
My wife and I stayed here with my Brothers and sisters. The layout is a great way to spend time together or spread out if you want to. There’s even an office my wife was able to use for work. The master suite isvery luxurious. The only downside, and it is very minor, is that there are no closets. There are a couple of small hanging racks so plan accordingly. The host was wonderful and graciously resolved an oversight by VRBO concerning billing.Would stay here again anytime!
We loved this dog-friendly house in Santa Cruz. It is peaceful, quiet, incredibly comfortable, and has everything you need to feel like you are in a home away from home. The outdoor area with spa pool and hot tub are fabulous and the location is ideal. We will definitely return.
This house is wonderful! It is cozy and family friendly. We had the best time staying here. It has everything you need for an easy wonderful family get away. We will definitely be back.
We had such a perfect trip with our college kids who love to surf. This home is so cozy and beautiful. Fun kitchen to cook meals in and great relaxation spaces. We enjoyed our time so much and will be back!
Laura W.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
About the host
Hosted by Victoria Forshaw
We are an Australian/English family now living in Santa Cruz, California. We are a family of 4 - 2 boys aged 13 and 15 plus our 6 yr old Australian Shepherd "Buddha" and his little sister, "Winter" - a 2 year old Bernese Mountain Dog. The property also has 2 beautiful Dwarf Bunnies which reside in their own Rabbit house at the side of the front door. *The Bunnies will remain on property and be tended by a carer unless you prefer they are removed during your stay. We are from the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia although I was born and grew up in United Kingdom. We are beach and mountain people who love the sea, sand and snow. Santa Cruz has so much to offer. Steps from our front door is West Cliff Drive and a walk/bike path takes you passed beaches like the one my family is having fun on in the picture. We have another home in Whistler, British Columbia which we spend most school holidays. We began renting our Santa Cruz home out in 2010. Our house is beautifully decorated and constantly being renovated and decorated (interior design being a Love of mine!), but it is also our home and as such we want you to feel "at home" here. We are big travellers and nearly always stay in VRBO homes and thus I know the importance of having a beautiful place to stay with all the ameneties of your own home!
Why they chose this property
We had travelled to Santa Cruz a few times for work and found it to be a place we could call "home from home" and feel there is a lot of similarities between Sydney and Santa Cruz with so much to do so close to home. If you stand at our front gate and look left you see the Ocean and to the right you look up into the Santa Cruz Hills. There are bike trails and walking trails aplenty. The home is literally minutes away from beaches, boardwalk, town, wineries, restaurants, parks etc. Something for everyone of all ages!
What makes this property unique
We love being so close to the ocean, beaches and great surf spots plus the mountains for hiking and biking with Tahoe just a 4 hour drive away for skiing in Winter and Lakes and biking in Summer. We own another home in Whistler BC, Canada which is just a 2 hour flight away or a 2 day drive!! (our dogs are the reason we drive!!) making Santa Cruz the ideal location for us. Down town Santa Cruz is a fun, interesting, lively town with plenty of shops and cafes and restaurants. We love having the beaches steps away from our house so the kids can boogie board, surf or simply just hang out on the beach with the dogs or friends. The Boardwalk and Funfair is a favorite spot along with great bike paths and trails along the coast and up into the hills. The steam train and Redwoods being a 15 minute drive away. The abundance of great restaurants and wineries are a great bonus for those of us who like to wine and dine. Up the road from our house there are a number of local "Wineries" and "Breweries" with fabulous locally grown wines, beers etc if you fancy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere sampling some great wines and beers produced in Santa Cruz. There is also a french bakery, restaurants and a couple of great little boutiques all just a few blocks away from our house. AND that is if you don't want to go down town to sample the fares on offer down there!! All in all - fabulous location for all ages!