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Villa Vista Lower

Holiday home in Santa Cruz with kitchen and fireplace

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view from downstairs patio
downstairs living room
downstairs kitchen
bedroom 1 downstairs with Jacuzzi in background
Jacuzzi at sunset

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Pleasure Point Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

3 King Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Villa Vista Lower

The lower unit at Villa Vista is an upscale oceanfront vacation rental in Santa Cruz, CA. The property is truly unique among the many area short term rentals because it's actually on the beach. Nothing impedes the spectacular views of surf, sand and city lights. Whether it's soaking in the Jacuzzi while watching an incredible sunset or the magic of days spent relaxing at the beach catching up with loved ones, you'll always cherish the memories of your stay in the lower unit at Villa Vista. Highlights of the property include the following: •Three master bedrooms with three private bathrooms to accommodate six people comfortably. Beds can be made as 1 king or 2 twins. •A fully equipped, gourmet kitchen. •Outdoor spa for lower unit only, patio furniture, picnic table and BBQ. We have a portacrib and high chair, if needed. •Complete home entertainment center including a large Smart HDTV with cable and DVD, wireless DSL along with books and magazines •Washer/Dryer and linens all included. Parking for three cars on site. Guests have access to the entire first floor including bedrooms, kitchen, laundry room and living room with entertainment center. You'll also have the hot tub outside, a large picnic table, beach chairs, towels and toys. Walk right down to the beach and enjoy the surf and sand or walk a few blocks south and you're on the beautiful bluffs above Pleasure Point watching world class surfing or exploring the many coves and tide pools. It's 5 minutes by car or 15 by bike to the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk or the quaint beachside resort of Capitola Village. Just a bit further and you're on downtown Santa Cruz's Pacific Avenue, home of boutique shops, restaurants, coffee houses and world-class entertainment.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Santa Cruz

Eastside 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 Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Moran Lake Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pleasure Point Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 38th Avenue Beach Access - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pleasure Pizza - East Side Eatery - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Vista Lower pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Vista Lower?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Vista Lower?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Vista Lower?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Vista Lower located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is steps from Moran Lake Beach and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Pleasure Point Park and Santa Maria's Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect destination beach house with world class views.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view and location! You can hear the waves inside the house. The beach view is gorgeous. We could watch the surfers. The inside is “meh”. It’s functional. The beds are comfy and the water is hot. Everything looks like it’s from the 1980’s. The kitchen needs some cleaning in the under-sink area and the drawers to get some of the old smells out.
Gorgeous view of the beach on the north side
Spend your whole day here
A full moon view
Lots of pelicans
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen N., Austin TX

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, but property really needs updating and a deep clean.

Property is definitely dated and doesn’t feel clean as carpet, upholstery and linens are terribly stained and worn. Needs more towels, especially since there are no laundry facilities. We were given 2 dish towels, one really worn hot pad, no oven mitts, etc. Cutting boards were so awful, we didn’t use them. Toaster oven didn’t work. Hair dryer didn’t work. Light bulbs were burned out. The view was amazing but given the price, we expected higher quality.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

The best location. Perfect sunsets. Lots to do nearby.

A fantastic location. Has everything they say they do. We had a very special time. I'd live there is I could.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

lynne C.

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

Amazing view

And the position of this property is worth a stay, the back bedroom is very near the road and was noisy. Otherwise we felt it could’ve been upgraded somewhat,But all in all we had a wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Dorothy F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Ocean View

Ocean view was amazing, but the place has not been kept up. Things were either broken or didn't work. Not very clean. King beds were two twins put together with OLD pillows. If it weren't for the ocean view this would be a train wreck.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

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

Amazing view

Location can't be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Beautiful Views

The condo was perfect. It was clean, well stocked, the beds were comfortable and the views are Magnificat. The hot tub was an added bonus we appreciated after our long hikes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

It was a breathtaking place my girlfriends and I had such a wonderful time it was perfect!!

Everything with this piece of property was excellent as well as bathrooms kitchen outdoor seating indoor seating TV everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

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

Amazing!!

The location of this place is AWESOME. Not only is it steps from a cozy little stretch of beach, but it sits on a small outcrop of rocks giving you the most incredible views of the sunrise/sunsets and ocean! The place itself was spotless when we arrived, and the unit is light and bright and well taken care of. Very responsive owner. We loved our time here and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Alisha M., Livermore, CA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location

The location of this home is nearly unbelievable -- we watched some beautiful sunsets out on the back porch. The house itself is quite spacious, but well-worn in. It felt like some parts of the home could use a good deep cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

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

Amazing location and view

Exactly as advertised. Beautiful location with views up and down the coast, easily able to see dolphins and otters from the front of the property (even from within, through the windows.) One house over from the main, nearby beach area so literally a couple dozen steps. Hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

JOHN K.

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

Fun Holiday

Great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

We loved it!

Definitely coming back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Amazing

This is the second time I've stayed and we tried down stairs this time, which was just as fabulous as the upstairs. The view and access to the beach couldn't be any better. It is the best place to relax and enjoy the ocean sites and sounds. A fully stocked kitchen, BBQ, and Jacuzzi, make it easy to just stay in and enjoy the spectacular ocean views. An incredible place to unwind and revel in the beauty of Nor Cal.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

tom f.

Amazing Location!

Amazing location with it's proximity to downtown Santa Cruz and it's own little beach. Place was a little dated but clean. The hot tub is very nice and right on the ocean! Owners were accessible and check in and out instructions were easy. Thanks for a nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carla s.

Great stay

Great view, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robyn and Michael P.

Best location, view. Clean unit with all you need. Great local support.

Thanks so much for a great stay - the xmas tree was an unexpected nice touch. I recommend and would stay here again - best spot on the coast, exciting location right on the ocean, walk to all you need, well stocked, nice hot tub, very responsive management, even on xmas day! Again, the view and location right on the water is special for the area. Thanks again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

AWESOME PLACE TO STAY!

BEAUTIFUL VIEW... Clean... Good kitchen... Clean hot tub... Many very thoughtful renter friendly touches... Highly recommended for anyone wanting to relax...
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Perfect weekend Getaway!

Awesome place! Perfect view and awesome hot tub. We will be back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Casey Q.

Can't beat the view!

Great place, very spacious, and beautiful view of the ocean! Wonderful location in Santa Cruz!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

OUR STAY AT VILLA VISTA

The latter part of February marks our sixth visit to Villa Vista. We have so enjoyed our time at the beach house, with a glorious view of the ocean, watching the Surfers and this year, we were mesmerized by the Maverick type waves. The Condo is always spotlessly clean, tastefully furnished and has everything we could possible need for preparing any meals. It has become our annual getaway that we look forward to each year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

relaxing and beautiful

I have come many times to this beach house in Santa Cruz over the years and every year I come, I always feel sad upon departure morning. This beach house is located perfectly at the oceans edge with great access to the beach where you can enjoy all the activities one wishes to have with their families. I appreciate the fact that there are beach toys provided under the stairwell for when I bring my children with me. After a long day at the beach it's always nice to enjoy some time in the hot tub provided where I can relax and take in the view while feeling the ocean breeze on my face. Man times I have come here and enjoyed staying in just taking in the view from what this home has to offer, a breathtaking view from the living room by the rock fireplace makes this home so relaxing with the sound of the ocean waves. Venturing out to see the surrounding areas for shopping is always fun for me as Capitola, a small town filled with a variety of stores for clothing, toys, art, antiques, and food, is only a couple minutes of a drive or even a peaceful walk away from the beach house. all in all this is a beautiful and relaxing place to come and I look forward to many more visits with my friends and family here.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Villa Vista

Beautiful setting for a family holiday
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

Fabulous place

Villa Vista was fabulous. Great views. Quiet (away from the boardwalk/downtown area) yet close enough that one was close to great restaurants and other enjoyable activities. Kerstin was great and responded right away to any questions I had. Highly recommended.

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