Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse - Santa Cruz

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61284 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Santa Cruz, CA

Cowell's Beach
‪4 min walk‬
Santa Cruz Wharf
‪6 min walk‬
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
‪12 min walk‬
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse

Three houses from Cowell's beach, the Cowell Beach House offers the perfect location for anyone looking to be near it all. Steps to the Wharf, Main Beach, Cowell's Beach, the Boardwalk, Aquarius, Jack O'Neill Lounge, Steamer Lane, Lighthouse. Our unique 2 bedroom, 1 bath duplex comes outfitted with with garage, washer/dryer, back yard, LCD TVs, Wifi, BBQ.

Open for all travel!

B E D - C O N F I G U R A T I O N
Master: Queen
2nd Bedroom: 2 Twins
Family Room: Futon couch / Sofa Sleeper

A M E N I T I E S
* Free Wifi & High Speed Internet
* Washer & Dryer
* Full Kitchen w/ utensils, plates, cups, coffee cups
* Cable TV w/ HD channels, On Demand
* Beach towels, linens
* Outdoor gas BBQ with grill tools
* Kitchen cooking amenities provided
* Garage

N O T E S
* 100% NON-SMOKING PROPERTY
* Pets ok

A D D I T I O N A L
* 14% tax and $195 cleaning
* $80 pet fee (one-time)
* Check-in 3pm / Check-out 11am

Keywords: 2-Unit Beach Cottage, Beach House, Beach Cottage, Walk to Wharf, Surf, Sightseeing, Boardwalk, Cowells Beach, Near Downtown, Lighthouse, Disc Golf, Wharf, Natural Bridges

Property manager

Diana and Shay

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Pets not allowed on furniture or left alone

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

2 parking spaces available, 1 in garage/ 1 in driveway. May - September + Holidays from 9:00pm Friday till 9:00pm Sunday it's permit street parking.

Pets are not allowed on the furniture or to be left alone at the property. This is due to consideration of our neighbors and preventing noise.

Quiet hours are 8pm until 9am.

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

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

Cowell's Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Main Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Natural Bridges State Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬14 min walk
‪Stagnaro Bros - ‬15 min walk
‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬11 min walk
‪Steamer Lane Supply - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cowell's Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

9.2

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

CRAIG M.

29 Mar, 2025

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

Beach House getaway

Clean home, very nice neighborhood, super comfy beds and pillows. Quick walk to the beach. We enjoyed our stay so much!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

1 Apr, 2025

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

Great Location

Easy walking to the beachfront and nice walk on the cliff. Nice house with a very workable kitchen. Overall a good experience and responsive and not in the way host.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian h.

10 Feb, 2025

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

Great place to stay

We had a lot of fun at this place. It's so lose to everything and the house itself was perfect for us. It's well-maintained and had everything we needed to enjoy our weekend. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Londa H.

1 Mar, 2025

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

Location!

Incredible west side location! This little house had everything we needed and was comfortable. Close to the beach, wharf and downtown… but not on a public thoroughfare so it was quiet and felt safe. Thank you!

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

21 Apr, 2025

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

Single mom to 4 kids 11 and under

I wanted to stay within walking distance to the beach so I didn’t have to park and walk. This was perfectly located. The host provided beach chais, sand toys and towels I appreciated. Also thank you for the laundry detergent I was able to wash our clothing before we left. The only thing missed was a pack of cards and kid friendly games for the evening, I forgot those but the tv and internet made night easy. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael P.

21 Nov, 2024

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

Excellent

The property is well suited for an excellent family get away!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

12 Nov, 2024

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

Visiting our Niece

The location was great, views on the walks amazing. The sound of seals were cute to hear outside. The stay was cozy and convenient. We will definatley stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather Z.

16 Jun, 2024

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

Great stay

Wonderful location and comfortable place to stay. Definitely an upgrade to stay together as a family instead of in separate hotel rooms.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

1 Jul, 2024

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

Excellent location

Comfortable accommodations, excellent location. Easy walk to the beach, boardwalk, lighthouse and downtown.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald N.

3 Apr, 2024

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

Excellent location

Very nice stay. Close to wharf, beach and Boardwalk. Place was clean and quiet

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

13 Jun, 2024

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

Great cozy place!!!!!!

Great cozy place right next to boardwalk and surfing beach. Great place great price!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle B.

3 Oct, 2024

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

Charming Cottage

Cute home in a great location! We could hear the seals barking with the windows open! Clean, spacious and well appointed. We would gladly book here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

17 Jun, 2023

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

Great place to stay!

It was a nice little house at the perfect spot to enjoy all of Santa Cruz! I would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri K.

10 May, 2024

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

Fabulous stay

Wonderful duplex, with perfect location. Everything as described and would not hesitate to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara D.

22 Jul, 2024

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

Birthday weekend

Perfect place to enjoy everything Santa Cruz has to offer!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

18 Oct, 2024

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

Cowell St beach house

Perfect location to Cowell St beach and a short walk to the light house. Beautiful safe neighborhood. I left a load of laundry in the dryer, they let me know and we arranged to get my clothes back. Will definitely start again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

20 Jun, 2024

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

Senior trip getaway

Perfect location if you want to walk to everything but don’t want to hear any of the boardwalk or party noise. Quiet neighborhood, had everything we needed, water heater accommodated three teenage girls, and it was the perfect size to feel comfortable. Would definitely recommend staying here for any family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

26 Nov, 2023

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

Location, Location, Location

Great location close to everything! House is exactly as listed. Loved our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Brandon B.

15 Oct, 2023

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

Great location to get to boardwalk

House was great!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

7 Oct, 2023

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

Great place

Property was great! Great location and easily walkable to the beach. You can hear the sea lions from the house, which was really cool.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

19 Aug, 2024

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

Quiet as Advertised

This beach duplex is a little bit funky in a cool beach town kind of way and bigger than it looks in the listing. Despite all the crowds in Santa Cruz - this is a nice hideaway. We all found the mattresses a bit firm but agreed it was the most comfy couch we’ve had a VRBO!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard C., West Hollywood

12 Oct, 2023

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

Amazing!

Perfect location, amenities, host, property and value. I would stay again and again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Moeace H.

14 Jun, 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Location was great

Bathroom had a bad smell, linens not clean, it was well stocked with amenities, we arrived and all the windows were wide open, we discovered why, the stench from the bathroom was horrible..

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

19 Oct, 2023

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

Beach House Stay

Very accommodating and cozy. Love the location and convenience. Santa Cruz has always been one of our favorite places to stay and visit. Would love and hope to some day be able to move there.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023