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Family gathering home just steps from the beach

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A two-story house with a front porch, stone pathway, and a variety of shrubs and plants.
A living room with two blue sofas, a wicker coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A garden with a stone pathway, various plants, and a house in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a view to an outdoor deck.
A covered patio with a table and chairs, a pergola, and a white fence.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Sunny Cove Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz. Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.
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Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Harbor Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Seabright Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪California Wraps - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Spot - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family gathering home just steps from the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Family gathering home just steps from the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family gathering home just steps from the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family gathering home just steps from the beach located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lincoln Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience for my family on my birthday! Few minute walk from the beach and lots of amenities. I cooked every day and the kitchen had everything! More than we needed I loved our stay here! Definitely will come back for a beach trip again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect house for a long weekend getaway!! It was so clean and had a great amount of space for everybody. The backyard was very spacious as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and well organized home with a spectacular location. Serene backyard and super cozy rooms throughout the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was exactly as advertised, we had a great experience and the host was very responsive to all questions. Great amenities and location. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2026
Thank you for the kind words Adam! (And thank you for taking such good care of our home) =)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is located close to the beach which my family enjoys. It is very clean and well maintained. It has all the amenities necessary for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2026
Thanks for staying with us and taking such good care of our home John!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house! Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We hope to return the next time we visit Santa Cruz.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect! Great location, very responsive host. The space & location were exactly what we needed for our family. Easy walk to the beach & several cafes. We truly enjoyed our stay. And the yummy cookies when we checked in were a lovely surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great property and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful and very well-maintained. The location is within walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great, walking distance to the beach. Home was clean and comfortable. Kitchen was well equipped for preparing meals. Owner was also very easy to communicate with. No issues during our stay. We would definitely recommend to others. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and location were great. The house was so beautiful and every room felt like it had a wonderful touch - perfect for families. Our favorite spot to hangout was in front of the fireplace watching movies. Wonderful kitchen as well with everything you need to cook or bake. Small in-law was also great. Internet speed was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My dog loved the house and company! It was his first vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay again. We had a family of 11, and it was a great place to stay, clean and comfortable. Nicely equipped kitchen. The only downside is the upstairs bathroom is small for the 3 bedrooms. It was inconvenient sharing the other 2 bathrooms. Probably awkward if sharing with non-family. In July, I was concerned about not having Air Conditioning when the days were warm. The upstairs was a little warm, but cooled off in the evening. Kids loved being within walking distance of the beach. Cookies when we arrived was a nice unexpected treat. Unexpectedly, we were able to tightly park 4 cars, with only 2 used on a daily basis. On check-out day, there was the Warf-to-Warf race, and the one road out of the area was closed from 8:00-10:30. Fortunately, no one had an early flight to catch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual fam vacay in Santa Cruz

Spent time with my 2 sons and their families. Everyone loved the house, very comfy and roomy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home just a short walk to the beach. Lots of great space indoor and outdoor to relax and enjoy company. Neighborhood is very cute and all of the neighbors were kind and polite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful comfortable house

very nice decor, comfortable house great family reunion kitchen had everything we needed. would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

The house was perfect. Great outdoor patio! Will definitely book it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2024
Thank you for being such great guests and taking such good care of our home Joyce!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home away from home

Great location! Short walk to Blacks Beach. Gorgeous back yard!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean floors; couches
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic getaway.

Came here for a mini family reunion and couldn’t have been happier. Wonderful host, great place, and unforgettable experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2024
Thank you Kevin! We're so glad you came to stay in our home. =) Josh & Laura
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A charming home with great location

Our family enjoyed everything about this home. The location, the home layout, and the outside yard were all first rate. Short walk to the beach. Our family all expressed their desire to return for another stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

End of summer getaway

Awesome home, definitely recommend to anyone. We BBQ"d, walked to beach, drove short drive to boardwalk,.. can't wait to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family get away

Looking to get out of heat and enjoy family time at boardwalk ; was a fabulous time ! Great memories made ; perfect accommodations thank you again ! Would highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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