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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 102900 sq ft
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Santa Cruz, CA
- Place, Pleasure Point Park11 min walk
- Place, Sunny Cove Beach13 min walk
- Place, Twin Lakes State Beach16 min walk
- Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)61 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Dining Room, with Ocean View.
1 Double Futon
Game Room leads to outdoor Jacuzzie Spa.
2 Single Beds
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds
Living Room with Ocean View.
2 Double Futons
Master Suite
2 King Beds
Mountainside First Floor Bedroom
2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
Oceanside First Floor Bedroom
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
Second Large Upstairs Bedroom
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
2nd Floor Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Downstairs Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Master Suite Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Outdoor Hot Shower
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Just 1 House to Beach, Views, Kid&Dog Friendly, New W/Ds& Spa,4+Kings,GatedParkg
You won’t want to leave our large beach house, just 1 house away from the 26th Ave Beach.
Enjoy relaxing ocean views from the second story decks, dining room, kitchen, living room, and master bedroom. Take a romantic sunset stroll on the beach, fall asleep to the sound of the waves, and drink your morning coffee while you watch for dolphins, sea lions, and surfers.
The 26th Ave beach is a popular spot for surfing, boogie boarding, families, and dogs. After playing in the sand, rinse off in our hot outdoor shower, then jump into the new hot tub.
On Sundays, walk or ride one our personal bicycles to the nearby Live Oak Farmer's Market. Remember to bring your helmets!
𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙢𝙞𝙩 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩! Our goal is to be upfront about occupancy limits, extra fees and Transient Occupancy Taxes!
*As of 03/23/2024, Vrbo has stopped including required T.O.Tax to the payment detail total, even though they say that their fees include "Fees and Taxes". Therefore we will be adding the required 14% tax to the total and submitting the tax amount on your behalf as required by the County of Santa Cruz, tax authority and our Vacation Rental permit.
Warning!!! Vrbo has just added this note to the owner's site:
"*To comply with your local laws, you'll need to collect an additional tax when your guest arrives for their stay. You will then need to pay it to the appropriate governing body in your area."
I suggest that you find us somewhere else using our title for this listing until Vrbo gets their accounting straight.
Because we have no idea at this time what they are doing with tax funds, until we do we are asking our inquiring guests to find us on other sites using our site name at the top of this listing.
•We strongly advise you read the entire rental agreement.
•The county requires all adult guest are on and sign a rental agreement. (Permit#211330).
•Base rate includes 8 overnight guests (children + adults). 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘂 𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟮 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 $𝟰𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁/𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁.
•There are external 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘀 located at entry to house ensuring that our occupancy limits and those of local county laws are being respected.
•No fireworks, firearms, candles or incents are allowed on property. Firework possession has a $1000-$10,000 fine anywhere in the county including the beaches.
•Also, beach may be unavailable for periods, hours/day, or longer and is out of our control do to sand bar movement on the coast, weather, or tide destruction.
*As of 03/23/2024, Vrbo has stopped including required T.O.Tax to the total, even though they say that their fees include "Fees and Taxes". Therefore we will be adding the required 14% tax to the total and submitting the tax amount on your behalf as required by the County of Santa Cruz, tax authority and our Vacation Rental permit.
Enjoy relaxing ocean views from the second story decks, dining room, kitchen, living room, and master bedroom. Take a romantic sunset stroll on the beach, fall asleep to the sound of the waves, and drink your morning coffee while you watch for dolphins, sea lions, and surfers.
The 26th Ave beach is a popular spot for surfing, boogie boarding, families, and dogs. After playing in the sand, rinse off in our hot outdoor shower, then jump into the new hot tub.
On Sundays, walk or ride one our personal bicycles to the nearby Live Oak Farmer's Market. Remember to bring your helmets!
𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙢𝙞𝙩 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩! Our goal is to be upfront about occupancy limits, extra fees and Transient Occupancy Taxes!
*As of 03/23/2024, Vrbo has stopped including required T.O.Tax to the payment detail total, even though they say that their fees include "Fees and Taxes". Therefore we will be adding the required 14% tax to the total and submitting the tax amount on your behalf as required by the County of Santa Cruz, tax authority and our Vacation Rental permit.
Warning!!! Vrbo has just added this note to the owner's site:
"*To comply with your local laws, you'll need to collect an additional tax when your guest arrives for their stay. You will then need to pay it to the appropriate governing body in your area."
I suggest that you find us somewhere else using our title for this listing until Vrbo gets their accounting straight.
Because we have no idea at this time what they are doing with tax funds, until we do we are asking our inquiring guests to find us on other sites using our site name at the top of this listing.
•We strongly advise you read the entire rental agreement.
•The county requires all adult guest are on and sign a rental agreement. (Permit#211330).
•Base rate includes 8 overnight guests (children + adults). 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘂 𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟮 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 $𝟰𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁/𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁.
•There are external 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘀 located at entry to house ensuring that our occupancy limits and those of local county laws are being respected.
•No fireworks, firearms, candles or incents are allowed on property. Firework possession has a $1000-$10,000 fine anywhere in the county including the beaches.
•Also, beach may be unavailable for periods, hours/day, or longer and is out of our control do to sand bar movement on the coast, weather, or tide destruction.
*As of 03/23/2024, Vrbo has stopped including required T.O.Tax to the total, even though they say that their fees include "Fees and Taxes". Therefore we will be adding the required 14% tax to the total and submitting the tax amount on your behalf as required by the County of Santa Cruz, tax authority and our Vacation Rental permit.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Age 8+ counted as adult towards 10 guests max.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed only in yard.
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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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. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Santa Cruz, CA
What's nearby
- Santa Maria's Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Pleasure Point Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Sunny Cove Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Twin Lakes State Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- 38th Avenue Beach Access - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- People's Coffee - 2 min drive
- Crow's Nest Restaurant - 4 min drive
- Cat & Cloud Coffee - 16 min walk
- The Point Market - 12 min walk
- Erik's DeliCafe - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Check-in
9.0/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
22 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jason P.
28 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jason P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jennifer M.
15 Jun, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jen
Jennifer M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nancy B.
2 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation rental.
Nancy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary G.
6 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, relaxing, beautiful home.
Mary G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Mike B.
8 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cinco De Drinko!
Mike B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Aida J.
14 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location, Wonderful Home
Aida J.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Curt M.
3 Dec, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Place for a vacation
Curt M.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heather F.
29 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girl’s weekend
Heather F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth R.
13 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect Beach Spot
Elizabeth R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Emily M.
24 Sept, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big House in Great Location
Emily M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne H.
4 Jan, 2019
A wonderful setting for our family holiday.
Suzanne H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Lora S.
19 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Lovely views, convenient to a lovely beach
Lora S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
butch l.
12 Jul, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
butch l.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Karmen N.
18 Feb, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and well equipped
Karmen N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah B.
5 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Beach House!
Sarah B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
James O.
24 Dec, 2018
Great family beach house!
James O.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
James L.
24 Sept, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, but lots of traffic
James L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Ruthanne B.
23 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Cool, sunny days in Santa Cruz
Ruthanne B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Katie R.
29 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Great location, clean home that was well-stocked
Katie R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Ashley C.
6 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location, though be prepared to deal with some issues.
Ashley C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Patricia J.
27 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Christmas listing
Patricia J.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen L.
11 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathleen L.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Angela M.
22 Nov, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach home!
Angela M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen A.
15 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Karen A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
About the host
Hosted by Jean Gelbart
This property is owned and managed by a single family, and this is our only vacation rental.
We are a family of 4th/5th generation Californian's who grew up visiting Santa Cruz for family vacations and romantic get-aways. In 2007, while visiting the beach on just such a trip, we saw this beach house for sale and bought it! Our dream was to be able to visit Santa Cruz overnight periodically throughout the year, and have a space big enough for our family to come together and enjoy the beach.
We would not be able to maintain the costs of owning the property without short-term vacationers like you, and we are grateful for the chance to share our lovely beach home and the joy it has brought our family.
We are a family of 4th/5th generation Californian's who grew up visiting Santa Cruz for family vacations and romantic get-aways. In 2007, while visiting the beach on just such a trip, we saw this beach house for sale and bought it! Our dream was to be able to visit Santa Cruz overnight periodically throughout the year, and have a space big enough for our family to come together and enjoy the beach.
We would not be able to maintain the costs of owning the property without short-term vacationers like you, and we are grateful for the chance to share our lovely beach home and the joy it has brought our family.
Why they chose this property
The house is literally a 20 second walk to beach access, and within 2 blocks on either side there are other beach access points. Within a 5 minute walk there is a trail to go for walks with dogs, and the Live Oak Farmer's Market is just a 2 minute drive. There amazing options close by for surfing, recreational runners, bicyclists, hikers, and bird watching. Fine dining and shopping is just minutes away, as well as cafes, thrift stores, and tasty hole-in-the-wall eateries.
What makes this property unique
In addition to the amazing location, the property itself is special because of the spacious floorplan - 2900 sq. ft. has an open floor plan and comfortably accommodates up to 10 adults. The upstairs kitchen, deck, and living area is made for entertaining and enjoying the ocean views and sea life, and the occasional paraglider! The backyard is also magical - enough room for a large hot tub, hammock, small garden, and lawn, but cozy and intimate.
All this is hidden away and secure behind the automatic driveway gate. The ample parking was also a draw for us - 2 cars can fit in the garage, and we have managed to fit an additional 3 cars in the driveway!
All this is hidden away and secure behind the automatic driveway gate. The ample parking was also a draw for us - 2 cars can fit in the garage, and we have managed to fit an additional 3 cars in the driveway!
Languages:
English, Spanish
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