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"By the Sea" House - Walk to trails, the beach, pubs, wine tasting or Boardwalk

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Take a seat on this sectional to enjoy a movie, a board game or just to rest.
The living space is conveniently centralized to accommodate guests.
Get some work done in the office or take a nap on the full size futon.
Enjoy a fully stocked kitchen.
After a day of adventure, sleep well in this King sized bed.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Natural Bridges State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

"By the Sea" House - Walk to trails, the beach, pubs, wine tasting or Boardwalk

Centrally located in the West Cliff area, this coastal home has ample space including a private backyard where you can relax and soak up the sun during the day or enjoy the serene sound of the sea lions or waves crashing in the distance at night. If laid back adventure is more your style, grab some toys and take a quick stroll to the beach to play, catch some waves, enjoy a game of spike ball or throw a frisbee. If you are more of the active type, explore the neighborhood trail for a hike or mountain bike ride to Wilder Ranch State Park’s amazing bluffs with spectacular views overlooking the ocean, take on the challenge of one of the many mountainside trails or take a tranquil tour to learn the history of the former diary ranch. If video arcades and amusement parks are more your style, you can walk less than 2 miles to enjoy the excitement and thrills of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. There is also a neighborhood park about 1/2 block away with basketball courts, ping pong tables, picnic tables and a children's play area. Last but not least, you can traipse on over to the local eateries, gastropubs or wine tasting venues nearby to enjoy some local fare. There is something for everyone when you stay at this coastal home.

This is a NON SMOKING property. Please refrain from smoking inside or outside of the property (within the parcel). Any TENANT or their guests not adhering to the No Smoking policy will result in automatic forfeiture of security deposit.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2764102vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Swift Street Courtyard - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "By the Sea" House - Walk to trails, the beach, pubs, wine tasting or Boardwalk pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at "By the Sea" House - Walk to trails, the beach, pubs, wine tasting or Boardwalk?

As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "By the Sea" House - Walk to trails, the beach, pubs, wine tasting or Boardwalk on 3 Jun, 2026 start from S$223, 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 "By the Sea" House - Walk to trails, the beach, pubs, wine tasting or Boardwalk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "By the Sea" House - Walk to trails, the beach, pubs, wine tasting or Boardwalk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "By the Sea" House - Walk to trails, the beach, pubs, wine tasting or Boardwalk?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "By the Sea" House - Walk to trails, the beach, pubs, wine tasting or Boardwalk located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mitchell Cove Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Great stay

Sweet space, with amazing location and nice back yard
Stayed 23 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr, 2025
Thank you for the great review! We are glad to hear that you found our property to be in a great location and had the opportunity to take advantage of our spacious backyard. We would love for you to visit us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauro C.

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

Excellent location

Excellent location, easy access to many attractions. The house is very clean, we enjoyed the time spent there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2022
Thank you for the review and comments. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at our property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Perfect spot!

Great stat for our family - perfectly located, equipped, and situated for our trip to Santa Cruz!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Relaxing home with great location.

We enjoyed the location and the short walk to West Cliff. The very private backyard was lovely for dining, quiet reading and visiting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2023
Hi Jennifer: Thank you for taking the time to review our property. We are glad you enjoyed the location and the private backyard. We try to keep the backyard area comfortable for our guests. We hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Ann
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved the neighborhood & this darling little house. The back yard was especially nice & my little dogs & I enjoyed relaxing & playing in it. Walking to the beach was a daily event we looked forward to. The hosts couldn’t have been more accommodating & I would book again. Shopping was only a couple blocks away. All in all a little piece of heaven!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! I appreciate all the thoughtful comments you stated about our property. We would love to host you and your pups again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristal M.

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

Wonderful place and great location

Great place and lovely location- walking to the cliff trail and east access to many beaches, activity and downtown. Good communication with the owners - highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2022
Thank you for the review! Please be sure to come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry F.

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

Great getaway

A nice house, dog friendly. Quiet location and close to the ocean. My family enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr, 2023
Thank you for the review. We appreciate it. We look forward to your next stay at our property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Great location in SantaCruz

Great location near Natural Bridges, Lighthouse Point, Wilder Ranch and good eateries and groceries. Nice house and grounds.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2022
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback. We hope to have you back to visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

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

Great Spot

We had an amazing stay. Everything was neat and orderly in the house. Very close walking distance to ocean, grocery store, restaurants, bars. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec, 2022
Thank you for the great review! We are glad to hear you had an amazing stay. You are welcome to come back and stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Levi R.

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

Lovely house, great location

The pictures don’t do it justice! Very cute and comfortable house with plenty of space for our family. Really convenient short walk to a dog friendly beach, which was a big plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney L.

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

Comfortable Home in Quiet Neighborhood

A well keep comfortable home. Plenty of amenities..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2023
We are so glad you found our property to be well kept and comfortable. Thank you for taking the time to do this review. We hope you return soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian G.

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

Excellent

Property was clean and equipped with everything we needed. It was perfect for my family of 6.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2022
We try to stock the property with everything we think a family could need. I am glad you felt we were successful in doing so. Thank you for your review. Feel free to come back and stay at another time. Sincerely, Ann
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location

We love the westside of Santa Cruz and had a fantastic stay in this home. Super close to Natural Bridges and loved being able to wake up in the morning and walk along West Cliff. We had everything we needed at the house to be comfortable during our stay and particularly enjoyed sitting in the backyard in the afternoons.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar, 2023
I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the close proximity to West Cliff Drive and Natural Bridges. We do try to do our best to provide for a comfortable stay at our property and appreciate feedback so that we can continue to improve our amenities for our guests. We also enjoy relaxing in the back yard. On summer evenings, you can hear the waves crashing as well as sea lions barking in the distance. Feel free to come back and stay again. Sincerely, Ann
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Great neighborhood spot in SC

We enjoyed our time at this home in SC. We could walk to the nearby park with our kids and to the local grocery store and ice cream shop. Beaches just 5 min away, as well as the Seymour Marine center. Will be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sven H.

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

Cozy

Even in the rain the cottage was cozy and warm. We thoroughly enjoyed the neighborhood, visiting different coffee shops each morning, as well as the nearby park which our dog loved. Communication with our hosts was terrific and we were able to make a date change seamlessly. Thank you, for the lovely stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnny M.

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

By the Beautiful Sea

‘By the Sea’ is delightful. Comfortable and sparkling clean The garden too was a pleasure, The kitchen was extremely well stocked with utensils and saucepans and had a delightful range of spices The beautiful sea is just three blocks away and walking takes you past some fantastic gardens.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review our property. We are very happy to hear that you found our property delightful. We strive to provide the amenities and comfort that we would hope our guests would appreciate.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn C.

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

Great stay!

Lovely home in a fantastic location for our purposes. We are a family of 4 with 2 preschool aged kids, and the space worked really well for us. The kids were delighted to run around the yard, and to be so close to the beach, as well a park with playground just down the block. We communicated by text and Ann was a kind and very responsive host. Thanks so much for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2022
Thank you for completing a review for our property. I am glad to hear that our property worked out well for you. I appreciated your communication with me as well. You are welcome to come back another time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve & Roz S.

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

Lovely & very comfortable

The home was so lovely & comfortable. Within walking distance from the other 3 families we met up with. My daughter was across the street (easy access for my grandsons) and my son was two blocks away (easy access for my granddajghtrt.granddau
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

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

Very nice!

The place was perfect for what we needed. Plenty of room. Great location. Close to beach and warf and grocery etc. Ann was very nice. To deal with instructions were very clear it just couldn’t have been better
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2022
Thank you for the review. I am so glad that you are happy with your stay at our property. We look forward to having you come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Perfect place for Family!!

The house was adorable and clean. Everything we needed to cook. With a family of 5 it’s always hard to find a place that has it all. Centrally located short walk to the beach and great cool local eateries! Perfect for our annual family beach vacation. Thank you to our host Anne!! Pleasure to work with!! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2022
Thank you for your review, Michelle. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed staying at our beach house. We would love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

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

Perfect

Great home with everything you need. Location amazing! Close enough to walk to most area attractions. (Between 1 and 2 miles) Plenty of great restaurant's grocery store within 1/2 mile. Great family vacation made super easy by our host. Thank you so much.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2023
We are pleased to know that you enjoyed our property. Thank you for the wonderful review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melody K.

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

Garden Home Close to Beach

This was the first time I used VRBO. The process was a learning curve. The grounds were beautiful! House was well done and had many amenities. I hoped it might have been just a bit closer to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review. We are glad you had a great first-time VRBO experience with our property grounds, the house and it's amenities. We hope you will return so, that you can find the beach located just down the street, about 3 blocks away.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Great house all around

We enjoyed our stay at this Santa Cruz house with easy access to beaches, stores and brews. Beds were comfortable, plenty of towels and they had dog proofed the couch with a sheet before we got there. Patio furniture seats 5 and was lovely to sit outside. There are 3 steps up and down to the main part of the house that could be a concern for some.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2024
Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and found our property to be close to many areas. We hope you return again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe S.

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

Great summer getaway

A nice summer getaway out of the valley heat! Location was great just a couple blocks from the ocean, restaurants and grocery stores. We enjoyed mountain biking Wilder and other trails, watching the surfers at the lighthouse and exploring the redwoods of Henry Cowell state park. Only downside was the increased traffic from the detour of West Cliff drive going up Almar , the house is located on a busy corner. Overall we had a nice stay and would return!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
It sounds like you took the opportunity to explore quite a bit nearby. We are happy to hear that you had a great time doing so. As for the West Cliff Drive detour, the City of Santa Cruz has assured all of us in the west cliff area that this is a temporary detour. We would be happy to have you return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Will definitely stay at this property again if we shall ever go back to Santa cruz!!!

This property is absolutely beautiful and was very clean! Check in and check out instructions were a breeze! This home is in a great neighborhood with friendly people. It's so close to everything you need. Grocery store, beach, and there is even a park right down the road for the kids. We had everything we needed to cook. And with a family of 5 that is a must! We loved to grill in the back yard because it was just as beautiful and peaceful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2022
Thank you for your wonderful comments. We are glad you found everything you needed in the comfort of our home. Please come visit us again!

About the host

Hosted by Ann and Ed

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We live in the Bay Area and absolutely love Santa Cruz. We have three dogs who get so excited to play at Mitchell's Cove Beach, or to go on hikes at the Forest of Nisene Marks, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Byrne-Milliron Forest, and Delaveaga Park. When we don't have the dogs in tow, we like hiking and mountain biking at Wilder Ranch State Park. Sometimes, we just enjoy a run along West Cliff Drive or a walk into downtown Santa Cruz. Some day, we hope to retire and live in Santa Cruz. In the meantime, we will share the Santa Cruz experience with our guests. As for our experience in vacation rentals., our extended family has had vacation rentals in Santa Cruz, Lake Tahoe and Crescent City. We have been responsible for renting out their properties.

Why they chose this property

This property is a short drive from our primary residence. We grew up traveling with our families to the beaches, Boardwalk, arcade and parks, so we decided to purchase the property 10 years ago. We consider our property to be family and pet friendly.

What makes this property unique

The property has an enclosed, private back yard and provides many options due to it's location. You can go play, hike, bike, run or explore and return to the house to relax in the spacious backyard. The house comfortably sleeps 4-6 people with 2 bedrooms (King size beds) and an office with a futon plus 2 bathrooms.

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