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Spectacular sunset views from the deck!
700 sq. ft. deck & enclosed yard with hammock and spa.
Large living room with ocean view dining.
Twight shot of the Great 26th Avenue Beach House.
Enjoy the sun, ocean breezes and ever changing views from our 700 SqFt deck.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10269.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Pleasure Point Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Dining Room, with Ocean View.

1 Double Futon

Game Room leads to outdoor Jacuzzie Spa.

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

Living Room with Ocean View.

2 Double Futons

Master Suite

2 King Beds

Mountainside First Floor Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Oceanside First Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Second Large Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Outdoor Hot Shower

Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

!! ASK ABOUT OUR SPRING DISCOUNTS!! Limited summer dates still available!"

You’ll never want to leave this spacious (2900 SqFt) beach retreat, located just one house away from the sands of 26th Ave Beach. Experience the best of the Monterey Bay with sweeping ocean views from the second-story decks, dining room, kitchen, living area, and master suite.

Flexible Sleeping: Features a King bed in the master suite. The three additional bedrooms have Extra Long (XL) Twins that we can make up into comfortable Kings upon request. We also provide three Queen sofa sleepers and a Twin daybed with a matching trundle in other designated sleeping areas.

Chef’s Kitchen & Grilling: Our well-stocked AKE kitchen features double ovens, a microwave, a dedicated icemaker, and a Mr. Coffee maker. Specialty tools like a clam steamer, crock pot, and knife sharpener ensure you have everything needed for a seaside feast. For outdoor cooking, enjoy a propane BBQ on the deck or the Weber charcoal grill in the garage.

Tech & Leisure: Stay connected with high-speed WiFi and enjoy movies on the large Smart TV. Guests are welcome to use our personal bicycles to explore the area (guests use at their own risk and must bring their own helmets per state law).
Beach Living: After playing at the dog-friendly 26th Ave Beach, rinse off in our hot outdoor shower then jump into the brand-new hot tub.

Important Booking Information
Please review these details before submitting your request. Our goal is to be upfront about occupancy, local laws, fees and taxes!

Check-In/Out: Check-in is 4:00 PM and checkout is 11:00 AM. Sorry, no exceptions.
Parking: Secured parking is available for up to 4 cars. Additional overnight parking is available on East Cliff Dr.

Pet Policy: We welcome up to 3 dogs for a $170 weekly fee. Owners are fully responsible for behavior and clean-up (both on and off the property), including excessive barking. Dogs must stay off all beds at all times. Please bring clean blankets for any "couch potato" pups!

Safety & Laws: No fireworks, firearms, candles, or incense are allowed on the property. Firework possession carries a $1,000–$10,000 fine anywhere in the county, including the beaches.

Rental Agreement: All adult guests must be listed on and sign the rental agreement as required by Santa Cruz County (Permit #211330).

Occupancy & Fees: Base rate includes 8 guests (adults + children). Our permit allows up to 2 additional adult guests for $40 per adult/night.
Beach Access: Coastal conditions (tides/sandbar movement) are unpredictable; beach availability may vary and is beyond our control.

Transient Occupancy Tax (14%): VRBO does not always include the 14% T.O.Tax. If, due to Vrbo technical issues, if is not included in your total, we will collect the 14% separately and submit it to the County of Santa Cruz on your behalf or do our best to correct the issue through Vrbo.

If you wish to reveiw the rental agreement its available on our webpage or ask and will try to transfer it here.

Thank you and we hope to host your stay!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Age 8+ counted as adult towards 10 guests max.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
Additional fee per pet, per week.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed only in yard.
A limited number of day visitors are allowed at $10.00/Day Visitor/Day. Ask before paying non-refundable booking as fees will be applied regardless.
Security cameras are located on the property to ensure safety of guests and to investigate any violations of the rental agreement, including damage.
***ADULT GUESTS ARE ANYONE AGES 8 AND OLDER*** Base rate is for 8 people. Additional guests are $40/night/guest and charged over entire guest stay.

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
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
Property Registration Number 211330

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside 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 Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Moran Lake Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pleasure Point Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • 38th Avenue Beach Access - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Point Market - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is !! ASK ABOUT OUR SPRING DISCOUNTS!! Limited summer dates still available!" pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at !! ASK ABOUT OUR SPRING DISCOUNTS!! Limited summer dates still available!"?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at !! ASK ABOUT OUR SPRING DISCOUNTS!! Limited summer dates still available!" on 31 May 2026 start from AU$1,213, 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 !! ASK ABOUT OUR SPRING DISCOUNTS!! Limited summer dates still available!"?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at !! ASK ABOUT OUR SPRING DISCOUNTS!! Limited summer dates still available!"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at !! ASK ABOUT OUR SPRING DISCOUNTS!! Limited summer dates still available!"?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is !! ASK ABOUT OUR SPRING DISCOUNTS!! Limited summer dates still available!" located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz holiday home is located by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Moran Lake Beach and Santa Maria's Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed everything about this house!! It was close to the beach (just steps). The house was well stocked with everything, it was clean, there are 2 washers and dryers to keep towels washed and ready, the views were incredible, the sunsets were intense!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent beach home for a family gathering! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I hosted a friends birthday weekend and Jeannie and the property were terrific. The balcony looks out over the sea and the beach is a one-minute walk down the stairs in a relatively secluded section. The house has a number of activities (hot tub, bikes, table tennis) and hosting and sleeping space.Jeannie is such a wonderful and communicative host. I can’t recommend the house enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer M.

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

Jen

The house was so close to the ocean it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Great vacation rental.

Great location and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Wonderful, relaxing, beautiful home.

My family enjoyed the spaciousness of the site. The ocean roar and view were exceptional.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike B.

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

Cinco De Drinko!

Had a great stay! 4 couples with four king beds worked perfect! location is great, loved the house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aida J.

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

Great Location, Wonderful Home

The house has so much space! It was perfect for a New Year's getaway with family and friends. The location is amazing and the owners are incredibly lovely. The house has everything you need and we can't way to book another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curt M.

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

Wonderful Place for a vacation

The property is simply lovely, ocean views are featured from the entire upstairs. The house was so well furnished, plenty of everything you could need, and you can't beat the location with a beach just steps away. Jean was very nice and helpful, all in our family Thanksgiving agreed that it was the perfect place for a get together
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

Girl’s weekend

House has a great layout, plenty of room. Fully stocked kitchen. We could see whales breaching while we had coffee on the balcony. Steps away from the beach. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

A Perfect Beach Spot

We gathered our little family from all over the country for my Mom's memorial. The location away from the crowds, just steps to the beach, beautiful sunsets from the deck, comfortable sleeping arrangements. Fun and reflection.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily M.

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

Big House in Great Location

The house is located on a great beach, easy to get to Pleasure Point for surfing. We had some trouble with the dishwasher, but the property manager helped to fix it. The home is very big and great for a lot of guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

A wonderful setting for our family holiday.

We loved this house. Plenty of room, a beautiful view, all that we expected and more. Jeans’ home is well stocked and has so many thoughtful extras. We slept well in comfortable bedding listening to the waves crash. We played games at the large dining room table. It met all our needs and more. Thank you so much Jean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Lora S.

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

Lovely views, convenient to a lovely beach

The property was a little dated for the price but very comfortable and with plenty of room for our family of 10 (assorted ages). Lots of plates and glassware. Had some trouble with the stove. Large table and plenty of chairs, again with a lovely view. The beach is great, not too crowded despite being small, and very handy to be able to nip back to the house for snacks, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

butch l.

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

Family reunion

Was very pleased with the overall stay - we gathered the three kids and their families for a short family reunion. The sleeping arrangements were great - each family had their own room and the lack of a TV upstairs was fantastic - created family time during meals and before sunset. Kitchen was well organized and clean - great for family breakfasts. Are planning on returning next year. Also liked the compound feel with the wall in front of the house - very secure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Karmen N.

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

Great location and well equipped

The house was great for our needs. I only gave it 4 starts because the hot tub was out, and needed repair. We had booked it partly because of that. We have 3 small children and the house was so well equipped for beach activities- even had a stroller. The interior is older but well kept up. Jean was amazing over the phone. She offered local restaurant suggestions and was very accommodating and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Great Beach House!

We had a great time staying at this house! The location was wonderful...secluded yard and proximity to beach! Each day had just enough low tide hours to get out there and play in the water. We brought our own wetsuits and boogie boards, though the house did offer a few options. The hose to rinse sand off was so convenient. The hot tub and fireplaces were perfect for warming up after the beach. A television in the upper living room would have been nice since it gets pretty dark up there when the sun goes down. The bikes were in pretty rough condition, but I was still able to ride one up to some shops. That was fun! Overall, we really enjoyed ourselves here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James O.

Great family beach house!

This was perfect for our family Thanksgiving at the beach. Three generations took full advantage of the beach for walks, romps in the surf, and amazing dog walking. Large common areas were comfortable for the whole family (8) to hang together. We took advantage of the ping pong tables for a rousing family championship on our one rainy day. The kitchen was well equipped for preparing all our meals including a Thanksgiving dinner. Jean had made sure we had roasting pans for the turkey. And Alfredo helped us with check-in. He had the place spotless and ready for our arrival. Communication was easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, but lots of traffic

The house is about 200 feet to the public beach access stairs, which is very convenient. There is a lot of vehicle and foot traffic in front of the house all day and into the night. The house has an outdoor shower (exposed not private) which is very handy for getting off all the sand. The check-in process was problematic and the house wasn’t clean. The house is large with lots of beds so it can comfortably accommodate twofamilies
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruthanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Cool, sunny days in Santa Cruz

What a wonderful week. We were only steps from the beach. The weather was cool but sunny, a wonderful reprieve from triple digit weather at home. The house was spacious with lots of nooks for privacy and open space for fellowshipping!!! It was well furnished with everything we needed to cook in the kitchen, play at the beach and entertain ourselves. Ping pong was popular!!!! We even managed a few bike rides, exploring Pleasure Point. One interesting glitch was the Wharf to wharf race taking place just as we were preparing to depart. The street was closed until 10:30, a bit of an inconvenience for one of our party who wanted to leave early. But overall it was a terrifc family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great location, clean home that was well-stocked

Overall we had a nice stay. However, when we arrived we had no idea how to access the house and were not given any instructions on how to get inside. I messaged the host multiple times (email, VRBO app, etc.) and (still) never heard back. After waiting 2+ hours my husband finally found a window to crawl through to get in. The house is in very good shape for how old everything is. It was also very clean but when we arrived had an awful cleaner smell that took a while to get rid of. It is well-stocked with lots of great things like bikes and wetsuits and the hot tub is nice to have as well. The location is great and it has lots of parking. Communication with the host is challenging so if you can deal with that along with 1960's style decor then it's a great place to rent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ashley C.

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

Great location, though be prepared to deal with some issues.

We had bathroom issues in 2 of the bathrooms, and one of the washers/dryers were not working. Additionally, I was told in advance that some of the pull out couches were broken. I did not get any follow up info if they were fixed, so one of the guests had to do quite a bit of guess work to find a bed to sleep in over our stay. I also had to cancel my plans the day after thanksgiving due to some aggressive calls from the owner to let someone in to inspect the broken washer/dryer. It frightened my mom, who was the only person staying at the house at the time, and then called me to tell me that it somehow it was her fault that she decided not to let a stranger into a home that we were renting. Location is great though. One minute from beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patricia J.

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

Christmas listing

We liked the house a lot and it's location was good, too. We were charged for anyone who visited while we were there. We had two family members who were only there for one afternoon/evening, which seems weird. Some close friends wanted to visit for a few minutes, but didn't because we didn't want to get charged more. One of our anticipated family members, couldn't come and we had a friend visit for less than an hour. So that should even out, but we don't know yet. When we arrived the lock box didn't work and it took us almost a half hour to get it to work with the host being on the phone instead of on site. The contract said be there by 4:00 but he wasn't there. The TV in the house didn't work either. Good: We really liked the house for the size of our family and the location was lovely. We had access to the Two-Six beach and a great view from the deck on the second floor of the house. Lot's of sleeping and being space and we never felt that we were on top of each other. The kitchen was great and well supplied from pans to coffee cups! There were two refrigerators, which kept us from running home for stuff or shopping a lot! There was space in the garage for some craft work needed to complete some gifts, and wrapping space throughout the house. I would recommend the house for a large family, including dogs. I would rent it again if the price was reduced a bit (lots of weird charges) and the two things were fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela M.

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

Great beach home!

The location was great! It was an easy walk to the beach for all of us ranging in ages from 2.5 years old to 81. The house has amazing views! It was very spacious with all the amenities and more. We were so thankful the owner was willing to share her home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jean Gelbart

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This property is owned and managed by a single family, and this is our only vacation rental.
We are a family of 4th/5th generation Californian's who grew up visiting Santa Cruz for family vacations and romantic get-aways. In 2007, while visiting the beach on just such a trip, we saw this beach house for sale and bought it! Our dream was to be able to visit Santa Cruz overnight periodically throughout the year, and have a space big enough for our family to come together and enjoy the beach.
We would not be able to maintain the costs of owning the property without short-term vacationers like you, and we are grateful for the chance to share our lovely beach home and the joy it has brought our family.

Why they chose this property

The house is literally a 20 second walk to beach access, and within 2 blocks on either side there are other beach access points. Within a 5 minute walk there is a trail to go for walks with dogs, and the Live Oak Farmer's Market is just a 2 minute drive. There amazing options close by for surfing, recreational runners, bicyclists, hikers, and bird watching. Fine dining and shopping is just minutes away, as well as cafes, thrift stores, and tasty hole-in-the-wall eateries.

What makes this property unique

In addition to the amazing location, the property itself is special because of the spacious floorplan - 2900 sq. ft. has an open floor plan and comfortably accommodates up to 10 adults. The upstairs kitchen, deck, and living area is made for entertaining and enjoying the ocean views and sea life, and the occasional paraglider! The backyard is also magical - enough room for a large hot tub, hammock, small garden, and lawn, but cozy and intimate.
All this is hidden away and secure behind the automatic driveway gate. The ample parking was also a draw for us - 2 cars can fit in the garage, and we have managed to fit an additional 3 cars in the driveway!

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