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Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach/Clean, Spacious, Bright - All Local Tax Included

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A wooden bench with a colorful striped cushion, a wooden railing, and a small table with a blue teapot and cup.
A living room with a red couch, a grey sofa, and a wooden coffee table. There are two windows with curtains, a fireplace, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A cozy living room with a wooden table, chess set, wine glasses, and a lamp.
A living room with a fireplace, a red sofa, a bookshelf, and a staircase leading to another level.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted above the fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
With 8 bicycles, this vacation home accommodates 8 guests across 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It includes 1 separate living room and offers mountain views. Enjoy outdoor areas such as a patio, deck, and porch while engaging in nearby activities like birdwatching and sailing. Explore attractions like Mitchell Cove Beach and Lighthouse Field State Beach.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Monterey Bay
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Monterey Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach/Clean, Spacious, Bright - All Local Tax Included

We include Santa Cruz City short-term occupancy taxes in our posted rate ($450/night rental fee+$63 local city tax per night).

Our home is two blocks from Lighthouse Field State Beach, West Cliff Drive & beaches. Ten blocks to fine dining, wine tasting, craft brew pubs, yoga, and bakeries. This spacious home boasts gleaming hardwood and tile floors and a floor plan ideal for vacationing. High ceilings, crown molding, gas fireplace, built in cabinetry, Kitchen Aid appliances and plenty of storage set this home apart.

Bikes, boogie boards, sand toys, umbrellas and beach chairs are on site. Mature landscaping and a lovely cedar deck provide indoor/outdoor living at its finest! The house is a short walk to Steamer Lane, Steamer Lane Supply (casual cafe), and a short bike ride to Swift Street Courtyard where you will find fresh baked goods, West End Tap Room, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing, and multiple wine tasting rooms, including Bonny Doon, Copious Winery, and MJA Winery.

The floor plan reflects a modern approach to beach-style living with generous common living space downstairs complemented by three bedrooms and two full baths upstairs. The kitchen, dining and living room open to a sunny, private backyard. There is a half bath downstairs that is just off the kitchen. The kitchen has stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances with white tile counter tops and a breakfast bar. The backyard has a cedar trellis, built-in seating, deck, patio area, BBQ and outdoor dining table.

Upstairs, the home features a 250 sq. ft. master suite with a king-size bed, reading chair, wall-mounted TV, walk-in closet, a bathroom with shower/tub, double sinks, cabinetry, and views of the backyard. 1000 Mbps Wifi included.

The second bedroom is 12 x 14 and has a queen bed, large closet and views of the backyard. The third guest room is 12 x 12 has one double bed and one twin bed, a nightstand, and a walk-in closet with dresser and mirror. There is a built-in sitting area with storage where you can find games, toys, and other equipment. The second full bathroom is upstairs across from the third guest room.

The house is equipped with six beach cruisers, kids bikes, boogie boards, beach chairs, sand toys, and beach umbrellas. We do not provide beach towels to our guests so please bring your own beach towels. This property is our second home and is located on the west side of Santa Cruz in a quiet, sunny neighborhood. Our neighbors are our friends and together we enjoy the tranquil beach lifestyle, and so will you.

Oxford Beach House is a 5-minute walk to West Cliff Drive where you will find Mitchell Cove, the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, Steamer Lane, and Lighthouse Field State Beach. It is located just over 1 mile from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk where you can find The Big Dipper roller coaster and many other rides and games. There is entertainment for everyone at the Boardwalk, including a bowling alley, laser tag, video arcade and outdoor movies on the beach every Friday during the summer months. The Municipal Wharf is a great place for food or a beverage during the day or in the evening. The Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf is a 20-minute walk from Oxford Beach House.

Within one mile of our house you can find fantastic culinary options, craft beer makers, wine tasting rooms, surf shops, and beach style convenience stores. These are all within a 10-minute bike ride. If you feel like working out before you head out for some food or beverages, you can walk two blocks to Bethany Curve Open Space which is a par (exercise) course that starts at West Cliff Drive and moves six blocks inland along a dedicated green belt. There is a small creek running up the green belt and the creekside trail is ideal for walks.

Kayaking at: Kayak Connection at the Santa Cruz Harbor or Moss Landing: https://www.kayakconnection.com/
Wine Tasting with MJB Vineyards: http://www.mjavineyards.com/

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 580329vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Monterey Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Humble Sea Brewing Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shrine Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach/Clean, Spacious, Bright - All Local Tax Included pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach/Clean, Spacious, Bright - All Local Tax Included?

As of 6 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach/Clean, Spacious, Bright - All Local Tax Included on 27 Oct, 2026 start from S$2,904, 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 Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach/Clean, Spacious, Bright - All Local Tax Included?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach/Clean, Spacious, Bright - All Local Tax Included?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach/Clean, Spacious, Bright - All Local Tax Included?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach/Clean, Spacious, Bright - All Local Tax Included located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lighthouse Field State Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for a family wedding. Chris’s beautiful quiet home was a great landing place for us to catch up with each other and get a good night sleep. Now we wish we’d lingered after the festivities to take in the many activities Santa Cruz has to offer and take advantage of all the gear Chris has to offer his beach-going guests. Lovely backyard space for conversation and meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Real great location and ease with host communications. Beautiful house for our two visiting families. Thanks Chris!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for family stay in Santa Cruz

Great location very close to the water and between Natural Bridges SP and downtown SC. The house is very clean, comfortable, and spacious - a perfect home base for exploring the Santa Cruz area!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great central location

Great home base for our family Santa Cruz vacation. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous property

Great location Fun trip great owner Thanks for letting us rent your casa
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was awesome! So clean when we arrived, amazing location just blocks from the ocean, and great amenities like driveway parking, nice grill and patio furniture, and bikes for the whole family! The house has high ceilings throughout that was not obvious from the pics and made all rooms feel extra spacious, plenty of room for our family of five (two adults and 3 tweens/teens). The host was communicative and friendly. Hope to be back some day!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, light house. Very comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing family trip

We stayed here with our adult kids and had a wonderful time. The home was very clean and comfortable and the location was convenient to the water/ activities. We loved walking the neighborhood and biking.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to ocean, clean, quiet home

Lovely home, few blocks walk to ocean, easy to communicate with owner, great home to stay in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

We very much enjoyed this well appointed home in an excellent location in Santa Cruz. The homeowner was very responsive to questions I had. We hope to return for another stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay for a couple of small families in Santa Cruz. Appreciated the high chair and pack and plays. Backyard quaint and pretty. Good central location and 5 min walk to the ocean. One shower/tub has hot water issues but they should be fixing it. Well outfitted and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Archival

8/10 Good

Great location, clean, nice place

We had a great time at this house in Santa Cruz. The location is great and the house is clean and well set up. It was very comfortable for my family of 4.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed the house, the location and the beach! Chris and Gitte
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house has so much room!! It is in an excellent neighborhood with great access for the Santa Cruz Ironman. Having the bikes to get around was just great! This place had everything we needed and was great for us. Super clean and bright.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home that is so well designed with comfortable and lovely furniture including the beds. Great backyard for our three year old to play in and fun place to barbecue in the evening. Quiet neighborhood that is easily accessible to beaches, walks and bicycling. So nice that they have games and books and beach umbrellas and toys. Can’t say enough good things about this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time in Santa Cruz

We had a fantastic time in this house, within walking distance to the shore and easy biking/driving distance to downtown Santa Cruz. Clean, comfortable, with ample space for our group of 3 adults and 2 kids. We would definitely come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location and comfortable house

We were in Santa Cruz with 2 other couples and this house was perfect. A short walk to ocean and close to many great restaurants, breweries and wineries. The house also had some cruiser bikes that we used to head up to Wilder Ranch state park and up and down the coast. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic house in Santa Cruz

Our family really enjoyed this house in Santa Cruz. Located in a great neighborhood and very roomy for our family. The house was well furnished, clean, and has a beautiful backyard where you can enjoy your morning coffee or dinner at the patio table. Would definitely stay here again next time we’re in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aniversary weekend

Great location,wonderful home beautiful beach neighborhood.We walked to all areas of interest and to view the sunset every evening during our visit.Furnished with gas bbq,bikes ,beach gear and a beautiful neighborhood cat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for families

We had a lovely visit. We came to visit family who lived walking distance to the house. Barely needed a car since everything was biking distance. The house had everything - well stocked kitchen, plenty of towels, beach toys, bikes. The yard was also so nice and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a nice spot!

We had such a nice stay at this house! The location is great-- close to beach, boardwalk, downtown, etc. Having the bikes was really wonderful-- such a fun way to get around! The living room is very comfortable for reading, games, etc., and the backyard is really pleasant. And, there's a friendly neighbor cat that visits!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay with all the comforts of home!

Our multiple generational family stay for the weekend in Santa Cruz was wonderful at this home. There were 6 of us and we were able to spread out and spend time with each other. The house had everything we needed for our stay and was super clean. Including a huge variety of games. We will definitely book again if we are in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Santa Cruz

We appreciated the stocking of kitchen tools. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

The place exceeded our expectations and was perfect for our reunion. We relaxed outside on the deck, the house was clean and spacious and the location was great. Chris was easy to work with and responsive. We were really happy with the home and would reserve it again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous House

Wonderful. Spacious and very, very clean. Large living room area great to relax in. We cooked every day and had absolutely everything needed in the kitchen. Great backyard. Centrally located to everything especially Steamers Lane. Highly, highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hi - My family had a great stay. It was conveniently located down the street from our house so very easy for them to come over. Alos, my aunt loves to run and being that close to West Cliff and Lighthouse Field was awesome for us! In addition to Cowell Beach and Natural Bridges, they were able to see some local sights including Henry Cowell Park and the new Humble Sea Brewery in Felton. I hope they will return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Chris Campana

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I grew up in the Bay Area and for many years our entire family would spend days and weekends in Santa Cruz. My wife grew up about 20 minutes from the beach on the west coast of Denmark and is a huge fan of the coastal lifestyle. She and I met in Monterey while we were in graduate school 30 years ago.

Why they chose this property

We bought this house after looking for a place to call our second home for more than two years. The first time we walked into the house we immediately knew that this was the place for us. It is peaceful, relaxing, and light, characteristics that allow us to leave behind our busy schedules of work, school, and homework during the week!

Our kids love Santa Cruz, and spending time on the West Side is a great fit because of the proximity to the beaches, surf, and cool people. And good food. We love to ride beach cruisers, road bikes, and mountain bikes... and this area is perfect.

It’s been our dream to own a home in Santa Cruz so that our kids could experience the lifestyle we had enjoyed and the lessons we had learned as children and young adults. We look forward to spending many years at this house, but we are still working in the Bay Area so we won't be living here full time for a while.

What makes this property unique

World-class surf, great walking trails along the ocean, gorgeous sunsets, the sound of the surf and seals from your bedroom at night, private backyard with mature trees.

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