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Coastal Paradise Awaits: Dog-Friendly Beachbreak Bungalow in Santa Cruz

Beachbreak Bungalow is a peaceful refuge

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Santa Cruz, CA

Sunny Cove Beach
‪19 min walk‬
Capitola Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
‪7 min drive‬
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Coastal Paradise Awaits: Dog-Friendly Beachbreak Bungalow in Santa Cruz

Welcome to Beachbreak Bungalow, a hidden gem nestled on a tranquil cul-de-sac, just moments from the pristine Moran Lake Beach and world-famous Pleasure Point. This enchanting 3-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offers the perfect blend of serenity and adventure for your Santa Cruz getaway.

Moran Lake Beach is a short walk down a Eucalyptus lined nature trail, the perfect spot for having a picnic on the beach, a swim in the surf, or a beautiful sunset stroll.

The home has 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, with a queen sized bed in the primary bedroom, a queen in the second bedroom, and a double bed in the third bedroom. The bathroom has a shower with a full bathtub. There is also an outdoor shower with hot water - great for rinsing off after a trip to the beach.

The expansive, beautifully landscaped backyard is wonderful for a relaxing BBQ where you can enjoy the company of family and friends or just relax and listen to the sound of the waves. The house is immaculately clean and well furnished with everything you need when you want to get away from it all.

Downtown Capitola with its lively beachside restaurants and shopping is a short 5 minute drive as is the Santa Cruz Harbor with its boating and water activities.

Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat, a family vacation, or a surf adventure, Beachbreak Bungalow offers the perfect home base. Immerse yourself in the laid-back Santa Cruz lifestyle, create lasting memories, and experience the best of California's central coast.

Keywords: dog friendly

Property manager

Amy Williams

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Quiet neighborhood - no parties!

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Dogs only - pet guidelines in rental agreement

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

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, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Scoop and bag up ALL dog droppings from the yard and deposit them into the garbage. TAKE GARBAGE TO CURB.

Turn off the gas for the BBQ and turn off heat in the house.

Do not leave wet laundry in washing machine. ONLY start laundry if you have time to get it into the dryer. It’s okay to leave clean laundry in the dryer.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Please let us know what brings you to the area and how many people are in your group.

Dogs must be potty trained and on a monthly flea prevention program. Please dispose of all dog waste.

Important information

You need to know

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: Quiet neighborhood - no parties!

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside 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 Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and mountain biking nearby.

Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

Sunny Cove Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Twin Lakes State Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Capitola Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Peoples Coffee - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive
‪Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap - ‬4 min drive
‪Taqueria Vallarta - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Paradise Awaits: Dog-Friendly Beachbreak Bungalow in Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Coastal Paradise Awaits: Dog-Friendly Beachbreak Bungalow in Santa Cruz?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Paradise Awaits: Dog-Friendly Beachbreak Bungalow in Santa Cruz?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Coastal Paradise Awaits: Dog-Friendly Beachbreak Bungalow in Santa Cruz located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Moran Lake Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach. Santa Maria's Beach and 38th Avenue Beach Access are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Patti M.

23 Jun, 2025

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

Relaxing Spot

Cozy home with everything you need. Just a five minute walk to the beach and an amazing yard for our dog!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dirk H.

16 Jun, 2025

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

We had a great time, the home is cute, clean and the back yard is really nice. The back fenced yard has grass trees and shade with a nice path to the beach right outside, perfect for our small dog. If you are a beach person this is home is in the best area of SC, we would definitely stay again. Thank you Amy!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David F.

3 Sept, 2024

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

Great beach location

Short walk to the beach. Great place to relax!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

18 Aug, 2024

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

Beautiful beach gem

Absolutely loved this place. Clean and hosts were so lovely. Will be back again, just close enough to the beach to avoid any crowds.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dayana A.

17 Aug, 2024

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

Sweet cottage

We opted for this sweet cottage because it allowed pups and had minimal stairs - which we needed for my elderly grandfather. It was a cozy place to stay, and the beach nearby was also perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

24 Sept, 2024

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

Dog Friendly Cottage in Santa Cruz

This cottage was absolutely wonderful. It is very charming and an easy walk to the beach. It was great to able to bring our Border Collie on our family vacation. Amy was very easy to work and was a terrific hostess. We loved our vacation and would definately come back here. Bob Branson

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

15 Aug, 2024

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

Pleasant Stay at Cute Beach House

The house was clean, well organized. It was a perfect father/daughter/pup getaway. Our pup especially enjoyed the spacious back yard. Thanks Amy for sharing your sweet home.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan F.

21 Aug, 2024

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

Perfect escape to the coast

Beach bungalow was everything as advertised on VRBO. Very cozy, comfortable, and felt like home. We didn’t want to leave and plan to return. Thank you to the hosts for sharing their lovely house with others.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabian K.

24 Jul, 2023

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

Great Host

Amy was a great host and the place was impeccable.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina T.

17 Jul, 2023

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

Perfect Place to Stay!

This was the perfect place to stay in the Santa Cruz area! Close to everything and Amy & Dave were awesome hosts! ;)

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

10 Aug, 2023

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

Wharf to Wharf family style

This is the perfect location!! Located right between the start line and the finish line...and just steps from the beach!! The owner's are friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed our stay very much!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

8 Aug, 2024

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

Sunshine and saltwater therapy

This cottage is a true gem! It is in a great location just north of pleasure point and south of twin lakes. Set in a very quiet location just a few minutes' walk to the beach. The residence is charming and comfortable with a large back yard and deck that is accessible from French doors to the living room - making it perfect for indoor/outdoor living. I stayed in this cottage for a month in the summer and can say with certainty that anyone looking for a quiet get-away in a comfortable home will be very happy.

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl H.

29 May, 2024

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

Fabulous find in pleasure point area

Easy to locate and gain entry. Very clean and nice furniture. Comfortable for our family of six. The beautiful backyard was a bonus especially with kids. The owners communicated promptly on any concern. Can walk to beach and many places. Just perfect! Can’t wait to go back there again!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janeen S.

6 Jan, 2019

Great house! Very clean.

This house worked very well for us - nice quiet location, clean house, outstanding back yard (which is rare in this area). Had some issues with the heat, but Amy and her husband addressed it right away. Loved building a fire in the fireplace! We would stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

1 Jul, 2023

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

Great Getaway

The cottage provided everything we needed for a short getaway and Amy was a very responsive host. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well-stocked and the yard was perfect for our dogs as well as a great place for us to lounge. It was nice to stroll down to the lagoon in the morning. Good walkable local restaurants, coffee and ice cream too! There’s so much to do in Santa Cruz and the cottage was a terrific home base for all of it. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

29 Jun, 2023

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

Charming property in great location

Charming well appointed house in great neighborhood with a lovely relaxing backyard. Contact with hosts was minimal, instructive, and very cordial. The only drawback was that the front bedroom (smaller of 3) would be seriously over-heated when the general heat was turned on; I imagine this would not be an issue in warmer weather.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

26 Aug, 2023

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

Girl's Trip ;-)

We decided to take a last minute girl's trip. We wanted a place anywhere near the ocean. This house is located in a very cute neighborhood with a short walk to the beach. You can hear the ocean at night which is my favorite sound to hear. The backyard was perfect for our two pups to run around and lounge in the sun. So many great restaurants, coffee shops and stores near by.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

29 Aug, 2023

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

Cuz family

The house is charming and cute. The outside is well landscaped. The dogs loved laying on the grass as we played games sitting on the deck. It had everything we needed for a great week away. You could hear the crashing waves of the ocean with the back door open. Loved the short walks to the beach to watch the sunsets. Thank you

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

26 Jul, 2018

Lovely Time

Our whole family had a lovely time at this relaxing beach house, including the dogs. :-) The location was perfect and we really appreciated the new furniture in the living room. The changes made the living room feel much more open and easier to navigate with a small child and two big dogs. Amy was a wonderful host and we really appreciated all of the information in the welcome documents. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with our family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

James L.

27 Jun, 2023

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

Fresno St.

A lovely small home with a comfortable backyard protected from the wind when it became windy in the afternoon at the beach. Very close to the Lake Moran Park, which is 1/4 mile from the Lake Moran beach. I had never visited this beach before and found it very comfortable for a 6 and a 9 year-old (although, of course, cold water). The outside shower at the house (with warm water) was perfect for rinsing off and the clothes line was great for drying out swim clothes and towels (although the house has a big washer and dryer). Beds were very comfortable. One small bathroom was fine. Our hosts were easy to communicate with and responded to questions quickly. Two beach chairs and several sun parasols (which we didn't use). I'd suggest bringing a wagon for hauling stuff to the beach. Hope to rent again in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mindy K.

18 Jun, 2024

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

Cozy, clean stay

Overall great lil house. Very clean, very good owner communications, good service, some water and wine in frig upon arrival. Great backyard! "Dog friendly" means dogs welcome, but in the welcome letter, it suggests bringing sheets and blankets to cover furniture so as not to incur additional fees from dog hair. This may be helpful to know in advance. We covered sofa, chair, and the beds, and also brought dog bed, dog carrier just to be safe. Nice laundry room located outside, but not a real functional clothesline for drying out back. Plenty of hooks all over property, both inside and out, to hang stuff. Only one bathroom, which is very tiny. Gauge your travel partners carefully, as this gets pretty cozy with six people! Oven was not easy to use, but stove was gas (worked fine). Windows VERY hard to open and close, but old fashioned locks were charming. Walk to beach down street and sandy waterway was easy, only took less than 10 minutes. Backyard patio huge, landscaped, lovely, patio table good for games and meals. Outdoor light oddly turns on with almost hidden outdoor switch behind a chair. Would stay again with less people (were 6). Great for small family, or a couple, ideally 4 close friends.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy D.

16 Aug, 2024

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

Beach rental

Nice property. Wish there had been TV in the bedrooms. Beach equipment was flimsy. The home was clean ^ the beighborhoid wS quiet & pleasant.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

27 Jun, 2024

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

Lovely

Perfectly placed. Comfortable bed. Lovely yard. My dog and I were very, very happy. Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn P.

20 May, 2024

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

Great little beach house

We really enjoyed our stay at the Dog Friendly Cottage near Pleasure Point. We had a lovely time as a family. The house was very clean, the backyard is big and beautiful and the house was very close to the beach! We would be interested in staying again in the future. :)

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dani D.

25 Sept, 2022

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

Much needed getaway

We were in town celebrating my wife’s birthday and our friends’ wedding. It was the perfect respite and Amy was a excellent host. My wife, my mother-in-law, and myself all felt super safe and comfy. My MIL even said, “that’s the best I’ve slept in months!”

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Amy Williams

We love the beach and have spent many summers there together as a family over the years. We feel like any trip to Santa Cruz should include our canine companions since they are part of the family.

Why they chose this property

Nothing compares to the serenity and beauty of the beach, so we do our best to spend as much time there as possible. This gem of a cottage caught our eye when we were dreaming of owning a beach house and fortunately for us, it was meant to be ours. It brings us such joy and pleasure and we are extremely happy to share it with our guests.

What makes this property unique

One of the things that makes this house special is the oversized lot with an expansive backyard that creates a wonderful outdoor living area. The house has a unique charm - our guests love the warm and welcoming energy of this home.