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Family Fun with Old World Charm in a Five Star Location

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A hot tub in a backyard with a wooden deck, surrounded by plants and a fence.
A dining area with a round table, chairs, a bottle of wine, and wine glasses.
A two-story house with a brick chimney, a front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.
A cozy room with a fireplace, a framed painting of ships, and a rustic wooden interior.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Monterey Bay

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Cromwell Room (queen-over-queen Sleep Nbr bunk bed)

2 Queen Beds

Dragon Room (Sleep Nbr queen bed)

1 Queen Bed

Victorian Room (Sleep Nbr queen bed)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Monterey Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Stagnaro Bros. - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Marini’s at the Wharf - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Makai Island Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Shrine Coffee - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Fun with Old World Charm in a Five Star Location pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Family Fun with Old World Charm in a Five Star Location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Fun with Old World Charm in a Five Star Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Fun with Old World Charm in a Five Star Location?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Family Fun with Old World Charm in a Five Star Location located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cowell's Beach, Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also within 10 minutes.

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. 203 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 216 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
Great house, amazing location, excellent host. Perfect place for our family to gather and spend time together!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome 3-bedroom house in a beautiful neighborhood. You can park your car in the garage and walk to the boardwalk, restaurants, wine tasting and beer garden. This is the best deal in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location: walking distance to the beach and boardwalk in one direction, or surfing competition and dog beach in the other direction. Walkable to downtown, too.The kitchen has every pot and gadget you could need, with a keurig and standard coffee maker. (There was even ground coffee in the freezer and Peets coffee pods on the counter.)Dog friendly and has a nice backyard with grass and furniture.The bedrooms are very spacious, and I am so grateful for a washer and dryer.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming host, excellent location
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, charming house perfect for the family, fantastic location and well stocked with essentials for an easy stay. Fantastic host and one of the best guest experiences i've had in a while! Would certainly stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All in all, an excellent stay for 6 mature women who had the time of their lives. Everything was as stated and clean. Exceptionally good location, and friendly neighbors.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific location for a family stay easy walk to the wharf, boardwalk, beaches. Pretty quiet neighborhood for as close to everything that it is. Very well stocked house. Hot tub works well. Couldn’t ask for a nicer stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and always love being in Santa Cruz. The property is located in a great area with a view of the ocean right out of the front yard and we were able to walk down to the pier for dinner at night and around the corner to a nice coffee shop each morning.The house was clean and charming with a lot of interesting history on the walls. The backyard was well kept and a nice area to just relax and find some quiet.We had a great weekend and would stay again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

Very clean in an excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

It’s a nice house in a great location that is close to the boardwalk! It has a nice yard too if you bring a dog like we did!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location

Comfortable beds, good kitchen, and hot tub was nice. Great location on the west side of SC near surf spots, the boardwalk and a short drive to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place Close to Surf Spots

Wonderful place close to surf spots and very quiet neighborhood, even being close to a main street, there was no noise and the stay was fun and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home with all the amenities and perfect location. Can’t wait until next year to stay again
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay!!

We had so much fun and the location couldn’t have been better! The kitchen had everything we needed, and we would definitely recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New Years Holiday House

Great location, pet friendly a total bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Comfortable house in a wonderful location Lemon tree and hot tub in the garden.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Safe parking. Very clean hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location! Easy contactless entry, gracious hosts, information book for the area and info on the house, lovely backyard, great hot tub, well stocked kitchen! It was so comfortable for 6 guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying at this lovely home. The location is perfect. We really enjoy the walk to the Boardwalk and pier. The house is very clean and well equipped to handle a large family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean home. Walkable to wharf, restaurant's, coffee shop, arcade and rides and view the surfers catching some big waves.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short vacation

Great location and well kept. Stayed there multiple times. Owner is very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for family gathering.

The location was great for our family coming together for parts of the holidays. We could easily walk and surf straight from the property. It has a great common space.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Santa Cruz vacation

Great home and backyard
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, excellent location. Home had everything that we needed and more. We had a lovely time. Spent time in spa, played games in the yard, watched surfers and walked to beach. It was a most enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location, great beds!

This was the perfect spot for me and my family to vacation. Such a short easy drive or walk to the boardwalk and the pier. The house was perfect for relaxing and the beds were awesome. Great idea to have sleep number beds!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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