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Scenic Getaway With Ocean Views

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Private kitchen
Living area
Living area
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 269.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Ocean Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mystery Spot
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Scenic Getaway With Ocean Views

Get away from it all and enjoy the serene and private surroundings that this house has to offer. Kick back and take in the breathtaking views of Santa Cruz, the ocean, a beautiful sunset followed by the twinkling of city lights at night. Enjoy all that Santa Cruz has to offer with just a short drive (less than 10 mins) to downtown. We offer a Smart TV, Wi-Fi, a very comfortable king size bed. Their is a completely separate downstairs unit that may be occupied by the owner occasionally. Inquire if concerned. Their is a security camera on the front deck looking over the driveway. Tell me a little bit about yourselves and what you are looking for your time in Santa Cruz.

Property manager

Tom Mattinson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
Drive slowly on the road to the house
If someone smokes be aware of the danger of wildfires and be extremely careful.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is home to this holiday home. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting.
Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Pasatiempo Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ocean Street - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mariannes Ice Cream - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sante Adairius Rustic Ales - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Shack Brewing - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Scenic Getaway With Ocean Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Scenic Getaway With Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scenic Getaway With Ocean Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Scenic Getaway With Ocean Views located?

Situated in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Branciforte Dog Park, DeLaveaga Golf Course and Ocean Street. Mystery Spot and Pacific Avenue are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 73 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

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

Nice stay in Santa Cruz

Lots of nice wildlife and great views
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOLORES S.

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

Beautiful home

We stayed for three relaxing and perfect days.Tucked away in the hills and also super convenient to everything in town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sally A.

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

mothers day gettaway

Enjoyed beautiful Santa Cruz area - bobcat sighting! Great Horned Owl! Hawks! Loved the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

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

Nice and secluded, great view

Lots of communication, easy check in. Quiet, beautiful views. Comfortable, great for a couple, slept really well on the king bed. We enjoyed Happy the friendly dog’s visits! Would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Peaceful retreat

Wonderful place tucked away in the hills but close enough to get to things eaaily.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

coast trip

property was private and quiet the view was very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Great home and nice view

Nice place. Would come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen C.

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

Peaceful coastal stay

Our overall trip to Santa Cruz was one for the books, and our stay up in the mountains was quite pleasant. Nice and close to town, ocean views from the porch, and tons of wildlife. Easy peasy stay, definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paradi M.

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

Beautiful stars at night from the deck

Overall as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim V.

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

Renewed

Fantastic views, peaceful and just what I needed. I had everything I needed is a beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful and serene

We loved the atmosphere and surroundings of the trees and wildlife. We enjoyed watching the birds and saw owls. The house has everything you need. We want to come back and stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

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

Elegant and comfortable hillside retreat

My husband and I spent the weekend enjoying trees, tranquility, and ocean air while staying in this lovely rental. The hosts were welcoming and communicative. The Shakespeare festival, downtown Santa Cruz, and Henry Cowell state park were the other ingredients in a fabulous getaway weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Morning coffee with a view

We enjoyed the peace and quiet after full days of activity. The views from the property are beautiful, whether you prefer the open vista with a view of the hills and ocean or the feeling of being in the forest with ferns, and an owl in the evening from the back porch.The bed is VERY comfortable, important after a busy day. The kitchen has all the basic equipment and then some. We enyoyed pour overs even though we forgot everything for coffee (except the coffee).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torrey D.

Such a beautiful location with stunnng ocean views!! Private and so cozy!! Close to downtown

We had a wonderful time in this cozy cottage on the hillside with fabulous ocean views! Highly recommend staying here. Very clean with all the comforts of home, a well stocked kitchen, nice bathroom and a very comfortable king size bed!! All this nestled in the wooded private area with a great little deck to admire the view!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary K., Minnesota

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

A Stay with a View

Very comfortable place for us. It had a view of Monterey Bay in the distance. Isolated in the hills but so close to town. Quite enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassius M.

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

Exactly what we wanted

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful home. Had really great views. Perfect location being just outside of the city with much to do! Would definitely stay again and recommend to others. Tom was very responsive to any questions. "Buddy" the next door dog was also great plus when he came to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Love This Place!

Our stay was Wonderful! Better than I would have imagined. Quiet and Peaceful, Beautiful Views, Clean and well stocked. Everything was just as it said, well, ....better. Thank you for the opportunity to stay there. We will be back and we'll tell our friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

Happy

Happy made our stay even better. Everyday she/he would bring us a toy. What a delight. Of course the location was perfect for us. We awoke to seeing a family of deer. Very special moment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

(Edith) Jolene P.

We’lol be back

Excellent location, easy north or south connection to highway 1. House was very organized and clean. Comfortable bed. Beautiful view. Great decorating touches. Kitchen had every thing you could need. Would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V., San Diego, Ca

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

Tranquil, relaxing, cozy—perfect!

Wonderful location up above Santa Cruz, looking out to the ocean. Provided gorgeous sunset vistas and sunrises. Even the fog banks rolling in up through the treetops were beautiful! House was well stocked with utensils and cookware. Very comfortable bed. All in all, a peaceful respite from this crazy world. Thank you for sharing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Comfortable Stay Above Santa Cruz

Well-appointed home with an overlook of Santa Cruz and the ocean on a clear day. Worth the drive up the hill to the property for a little isolation and relaxation. The residence is a 2nd-story flat with a soft memory foam king bed. The kitchen has most everything needed for cooking, coffee, and tea. It was a pleasant stay and the host is interested in keeping the place in order.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared L.

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

Wonderful place

We loved every part of this opportunity to stay up north. Place was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalinda A.

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

Private Cottage

The cottage was over a mile off road giving us a secluded but peaceful feel. In reality the freeway & suburbs were close. We had an ocean view. The accommodations were super clean & well furnished. It was stocked with all the comforts of home. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Secluded, beautiful, and only minutes from the city

This place was remarkable. I’ve never seen anything like it. It is as secluded as I can ever imagine, however, you’re only a few minutes away from the beach. Magical forest is Walking distance in nearly any direction. Easy access to the freeway, only minutes from the heart of Santa Cruz, and absolutely secure and safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Santa Cruz in the trees

We had an amazing stay here up in the trees. The unit was clean, stocked with towels and the check in was easy. Views from both decks were beautiful and relaxing, we will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tom Mattinson

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