Place, University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
4 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
30 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Simplicity by the Sea
Summary: Best in Santa Cruz this incredible mid-century boho Santa Cruz home, featuring eco-conscious design. Bright and open with high ceilings, living room, equipped kitchen and dining room, several decks to lounge and enjoy the sunshine. Bedrooms on lower level to stay cool, relax in the backyard space featuring hot tub, outdoor shower, organic garden. Walk to Westside hot spots: farmers market, coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques. Less than 1 mile from West Cliff, Natural Bridges beach, and biking.
The Space: Incredible boho Santa Cruz home in world-class surf town, featuring an eco-conscious design and walkability to Westside hot spots. Sustainably remodeled, this mid-century home is perfect for a quiet family seeking retreat in Santa Cruz.
The main space is bright and open with high ceilings, living room, kitchen, and dining room, featuring deck with ocean view to lounge and enjoy the sunshine. Fully equipped kitchen space features local California Fireclay tile, induction cooktop, and UV-filtered water dispenser. From basics like pots and pans and utensils to all the extras, you have what you need to prepare gourmet meals at home. And don't miss the Saturday morning Westside Farmers Market right across the street!
With an earth-friendly aesthetic, bedrooms feature natural materials, including avocado mattresses, organic linens, and jute rugs. 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home (plus outdoor hot shower feature to rinse off sand). All bedrooms and 2 bathrooms are downstairs, keeping you cool in the summer months. One bath with full tub and shower, other with single shower. Comfortably sleeps 6 (1 king-sized bed, 1 queen-sized bed, 2 XL-twin-sized beds). Note: Master bedroom only access from interior to backyard space.
Outdoor spaces feature California-native garden, organic herb and vegetable garden, and semi-private backyard space with luxury built-in hot tub.
Walk to everything you need. Take a 10-minute stroll to any of 5+ coffee shops - Verve, 11th Hour, Cat & Cloud, Alta Coffee, or Companion Bakery. Or visit your favorite tasting room - Stockwell Winery, Humble Seas Brewing Company, Venus Spirits & and cocktails. For a bite, swing over to Bantam for wood-fired pizza or West End Tap for California fare. From there, meander over for some shopping at boutiques Cameron Marks, Illuminee, or Eothen Circle. Maybe rent a bike at local bike shops for a ride to West Cliff for sunset or Natural Brides State Beach, both less than a mile away and excellent vantage points for viewing shore birds, migrating whales, and seals and otters playing offshore.
Whether you're here for the surf or just seeking to slow down with your family in the Santa Cruz lifestyle, this is the place to be!
Other Things to Note: Strict Policy Important to Note:
We're ambassadors to conscious living, choosing natural and non-toxic products to keep our family (and planet) safe. Please respect our requests to use the home and cleaning products we've provided to maintain a clean space for our family upon returning to our home.
No parties
No events
No smoking or vaping
No pets
No brought-in household products (ONLY use what is provided, i.e. hand soaps, dish soaps, detergents, cleaning products)
No fireplace use
No smoker / grill
Additional Important Information:
No air conditioning (house stays cool with open windows and cross breeze)
No access to garage
We ask that you continue to be conscious with your water use, despite heavy rains this winter. We are still coming out of a drought.
Cancelation fee: 5% of reservation total with a minimum of $100 fee will be held from all monies received in the event the cancelation falls within our refund and cancelation timeline. This is to cover 3rd party payment fees.
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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
About the area
Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, is home to this holiday home. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum are also worth visiting.
University of California, Santa Cruz - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Panda Express - 14 min walk
Starbucks - 17 min walk
Burger King - 16 min walk
Cat & Cloud Coffee - 12 min walk
Wingstop - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Simplicity by the Sea pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Simplicity by the Sea?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Simplicity by the Sea?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Simplicity by the Sea located?
Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Swift Street Courtyard and within 3 miles (5 km) of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing and Natural Bridges State Park are also within 15 minutes.
About the host
Hosted by Janiece Rodriguez
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests