San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
60 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Mitchell's Cove Beach House
Summary:
A Sunny and Cheerful Home near Natural Bridges State Park. Welcome to the Mitchell's Cove Beach House located on the sunny Westside of Santa Cruz! Located just a short, flat block from the nearest beach, (see map), the Mitchell's Cove Beach House is a single-level family-friendly sunny home with a welcoming floor plan, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a private, fenced backyard including patio and hot tub area. The front courtyard is completely private with patio seating, and an excellent spot for morning brunch or evening barbeques. The kitchen is fully- equipped and centrally located to offer relaxed gathering space in either adjacent living room or dining area and includes a cozy gas stove to take the chill off of a cool morning. From the dining area, you can step down into the extra large and bright family room, where you can access the attractively landscaped backyard and semi-private hot tub area. The living room fireplace creates a lovely evening ambiance on cool summer nights. The master bedroom with king sized bed has patio doors that open to the peaceful garden and sounds of the Monterey Bay nearby.
A short walk takes you directly to the stairs of Mitchell's Cove Beach. This vacation home is 1.5 miles to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - the West Coast's last remaining seaside amusement park. An even shorter distance away is the Surfing Museum, well-respected surf spot called Steamers Lane, Lighthouse Point and Natural Bridges State Park. Downtown Pacific Street is just a short ride away, where restaurants and nightlife abound.
*Please note there is an added pet fee of 35$ per night per pet, and an added spa fee of 25$ per night. For further questions please contact the Beachnest office.
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Size: 139 m2.
Amenities: Iron & Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Bed Linen & Towels, Central Heating, Washing Machine, Cable TV, Stereo, DVD, TV, Terrace, internet connection, Living room, garden, Fireplace, Hot Tub, Towels, BBQ grill, Bed Linen, Telephone, Pets are welcome, Concierge, Dryer, Guest Laundromat, Parking, garage, Suitable for children, Family friendly, fitness facilities nearby, winery private tours onsite, cave exploring nearby, hiking biking nearby, romantic property theme, Smoking not allowed, Enhanced cleaning practices, Disinfectants used for cleaning, Faces masks available, Hand sanitizer available, Contactless check-in and checkout is available., Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authorities guidelines, Property is vacant for at least 24 hours between reservations., Downtown;
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Important information
You need to know
Property # 1013188vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. 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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Panda Express - 16 min walk
Cat & Cloud Coffee - 20 min walk
Starbucks - 18 min walk
Wingstop - 15 min walk
Burger King - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Mitchell's Cove Beach House pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Mitchell's Cove Beach House?
As of 15 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mitchell's Cove Beach House on 10 Aug, 2026 start from S$843, 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.
How much is parking at Mitchell's Cove Beach House?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Mitchell's Cove Beach House?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mitchell's Cove Beach House?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Mitchell's Cove Beach House located?
Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Mitchell Cove Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great location and comfortable house. Loved all the options of different spaces inside and outside. Short 1 block walk to ocean and cliff walk. Would stay at the house again.
Deborah F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2023
Thank your for taking the time to provide your feedback, and we are glad you enjoyed your stay at the Mitchell's Cove Beach House in Santa Cruz. Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals.
My three generation family thoroughly enjoyed our time at this house. Check-in and communication were flawless, everything was clean and comfortable, and we would stay here again in a heartbeat. We wholeheartedly recommend!
flaurie i.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Flaurie, and we so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Mitchell's Cove Beach House.
This is one of the best vacation homes we’ve stayed at! The house is very well kept, and beds and furnishings were really comfortable and clean. We appreciated all the spaces to sit and spread out as a family of five plus one dog, and enjoyed to proximity of the home to many local attractions. Highly recommend!
Jennifer A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Jennifer, and we so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Mitchell's Cove Beach House.
Very comfortable home close to everything in Santa Cruz. The front and back outdoor spaces, private and relaxing. Quiet neighborhood block from the Ocean.
Stephen H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Stephen! We hope you'll come again soon.
We had a lovely time. Long walks with the dog by the ocean. Riding the rides by the beach boardwalk and bike rides around town. The house was wonderful and fit our family perfectly!
Tanya P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Tanya - thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Mitchell's Cove Beach House! We love this house too, and think it is nearly perfect family house.
The home is located perfectly to easily get to everything in Santa Cruz. It also provides a very comfortable place to hang out. Quiet and well landscaped for hanging out in the back yard or entertaining inside. Hope to come back soon.
Doug H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Thank you for staying with Beachnest Vacation Rentals! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Mitchell's Cove Beach House.
This is our third time staying at this property and we will come back again! Our son is attending UCSC and the house is a great place to stay when we visit. Finding accommodations that take dogs can be challenging. This house is perfect for dogs, since it has a fenced in front and backyard and is only one block from the beach. The house is comfortable and clean. We can't wait to stay again!
Sabrina H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Thank you so much for coming back, Sabrina, and for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals. We will look forward to hosting your next stay.
Property was clean and well organized. Games were nice.
Lots of clean towels.
Two comments:
Bathmats in the bathrooms would be nice.
You need a banister for the front steps and an assist bar going into the television room. I am somewhat mobility limited.
House was well worth the price and we would love to come back sometime.
Joseph A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2024
Thank you so much for providing your feedback and suggestions, Joseph! We'll work on getting those implemented, and hope to host you during your next trip to Santa Cruz.
This was our second stay at the Mitchell Cove Beach House. We (myself, husband, adult son, wife and two children ages 10 and 8) visit Santa Cruz to spend Christmas week with other family. The house is a very nice layout for us with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, good size and pretty well equipped kitchen and dining area and a large family room that is on the other side of the house from the bedrooms and LR. Different folks can easily be doing different activities at different times. It is clean, well stocked and furnished, one block from the water and West Cliff Drive. It is less than a 15 min walk to Verve Coffee! Finally, it has a Hot Tub and nice back yard.
Jeanne S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2025
Thank you Jeanne for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, and we look forward to hosting your next trip to Santa Cruz.
We loved our stay in this rental. The house has a great lay out with room to spread out. The front and back yards were a hit. We brought our bikes and it was so easy to access the West Cliff path. We were there on a very stormy day and the power had gone out all day. We had contacted the Property Management to see if there were any lanterns. Someone very nicely drove 3 lanterns to our house. That helped so much!
Karen H.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, Karen, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Mitchell's Cove Beach House. Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals!
We throughly enjoyed our time at the Mitchell Cove House in Santa Cruz. We were grandparents, parents and two young children for a total of six. The house is well laid out for children (and adults) with a separate “living room” and “family room” areas. The kitchen and dining areas work well and seated us all comfortably with room for more. The kitchen is pretty well stocked for cooking. The beds were very comfortable and the house was clean. The yard was lovely for gathering and, again, for children. The location was ideal for us; close to Santa Cruz family, a short one block walk to Mitchells Beach and West Cliff Drive. It was also in walking distance to a neat shopping area. We would definitely recommend it and stay here again.
Jeanne S.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
Frank F.
27 Jun, 2023
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Lovely Home and Location; Poor Management
This home is located in a lovely part of Santa Cruz on a very quiet block steps away from the beach. The bedrooms are nicely proportioned. The kitchen and living spaces are well suited for a small group. The bathroom in the master bedroom was outdated and a bit dirty (the bathmat was filthy) and they did not leave toilet paper in that bathroom, but otherwise the house was what was expected.
All that being said, we did experience one major disappointment when we discovered that the hot tub was not functioning. The management team was aware of the hot tub issue as they had a team working on it when we arrived. However, it was never fixed, which we did not learn until we tried using it the next day only to discover that it had no water. The management company never bothered to inform us that the hot tub was not operational and only addressed the matter after we contacted them after departure. An apology for the hot tub not being in service did not come until three communications later (over 48 hours after checkout). And, the financial accommodation for the inconvenience was more of an insult than a recognition of the fact that they were unable to deliver on one of their key amenities.
The house is nice and deserves better from its management team. So, while I do recommend the house itself, do not expect the management team to adequately address issues they are aware of.
Great house for our family beach vacation. The house could have been a bit cleaner but it was fine overall. Can’t beat the location, 2 blocks from the beach steps.
We really enjoyed the property and neighborhood. Mitchell's Cove is a short walk and is beautiful. The rooms are spacious and the front and back yard are great. The kitchen was very well appointed, making it easy to cook at home. Also, the hot tub is a fantastic touch. We’d definitely come back when in SC.
Our family had a great stay. We loved being close to the West Cliffs and beaches. The house was clean and we appreciated being able to bring our dog. The backyard was a mini oasis. The property management team was super helpful.
We came here with two kids to have a relaxing experience after Christmas. It was perfect. The house has a beautiful backyard and the key amenity - a hot tub - which helped us all relax. The location is two blocks from the coast (great for viewing, not for swimming), and there is a playground close by for my youngest. A large tv and playroom kept the kids occupied, and a separate tv-less living room meant I could read and relax in a separate space. I loved the large kitchen. My only complaint is that I messaged the owner twice about bringing a pet, but they never got back to me.
Our family loved the accommodations. The lush yard was perfect for meals under the umbrella. Very close to beaches, restaurants and the boardwalk. Would definitely book again!
We enjoyed our stay. House was comfortable. Yard spaces were wonderful, quiet and peaceful.
I wished the property management was better with communications but overall it was an enjoyable birthday getaway with my children.
We love this house in Santa Cruz - it is perfect for a family with pets. Plenty of space to eat and hang out together, yard space to explore for the pets, close to park, beach, & grocery.
This is one of the few vrbo’s that I’ve stayed in that was as nice as the pics made it look. It’s a warm, friendly feeling house with a lovely yard in a quiet location about a block from West Cliff Dr. The kitchen had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable too.
John D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
About the host
Hosted by Beachnest Property Management & Vacation Rentals
Beachnest Vacation Rentals offers you the finest assortment of vacation rentals and beach rentals in Santa Cruz and surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for a fun vacation rental for a week-long family reunion, a family and pet-friendly vacation home, or a romantic getaway – the ultimate vacation experience awaits you in sunny Santa Cruz. Our comfortable, well-maintained and fully furnished vacation rentals provide you with a true home-away-from-home and each property is close to all that Santa Cruz County has to offer. Allow us to help customize your Santa Cruz vacation rental with the amenities that are most important to you – from dramatic oceanfront whitewater views to family and pet-friendly properties, we focus on top-notch customer service from the time you begin your initial inquiry, to the time that you check-out – our highest priority is to exceed your expectations.
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