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Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse

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A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, dark wooden flooring, a leather sofa, and a black leather couch.
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a tiled backsplash, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A dining table set with blue plates, silverware, and clear glasses, surrounded by dark chairs.
A narrow hallway leading to a bedroom with a bed, a pillow, and a sign above reading "Beach House".
A single-story house with a garage, a number '134' on the door, and a green window shutter.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Monterey Bay

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks. Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cave exploring.
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Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Stagnaro Bros. - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Marini’s at the Wharf - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Makai Island Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shrine Coffee - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Cowell's Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

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. 187 out of 262 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 262 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 262 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 262 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 262 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and place. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little beach house. Perfect location and plenty of room to spread out. Property is clean and host is very welcoming. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised. A block from the cliffs, great location, easy to get to. Host was prompt to respond to messages. Will stay again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near the beach, communication with the owner was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great host! Kitchen was very well stocked for a VRBO
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was in a nice location and is a cute, older home. The house was very clean (which is super important to us). The owners were very responsive to a couple of things that came up. Also, we found they had great check-in and check-out instructions online and some extra info posted by the door. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! Thank you for your service, the location was very central yet quiet, the place was well stocked, and the house amenities made traveling with kids easy.Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was exactly as advertised. The home was extremely clean with comfortable beds and furniture, We really enjoyed the location, easily walkable to the wharf and boardwalk! The host had wonderful communication, every request and question was immediately answered and resolved!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was an amazing Experience, took the family and enjoyed every second of it. very close to everything you need. even had a wal-mart delivery made!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Didn't mind the walk to the beach. A pleasant convenient neighborhood with hiking trails. The owners thoughtfully left beach towels, chairs and an umbrella which were easy to carry down. A great stay for a family of four.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for a great home and location while visiting Santa Cruz, this is it! The home was well equipped and clean! We walked to the wharf and the boardwalk with ease! Other beach locations and destinations were within minutes by car! It’s always a plus to have the use of a washer/ dryer while visiting the beach. Just bring your own shampoo, conditioner and soap for the bathroom! We had a ball! Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Made unforgettable memories with my family in this house. It’s actually better than described- photos don’t do it justice! The host was awesome and super responsive and accommodating. I will request to stay here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Greta location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this house! Super cute & glad that it’s dog friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay. Our family had a blast and the host was very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and pleasant house
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was amazing, super friendly and great communication, even gave us recommendations for places to go during our stay! The house is very cute and the neighborhood is super convenient. Will absolutely stay here again during our next visit
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We booked the Cowell Beach House for a last minute family beach trip. The booking and communication with the property owner was excellent. The owner was responsive and was able to accommodate our request for late check out so we could have more time at the beach before heading back to Sacramento. The house is a cute 2 bedroom duplex just a short walk from Cowells Beach. We had a great weekend and would definitely book again.
Sunset view from the Dream Wheel on the Boardwalk
Cowell's Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

It was a nice little house at the perfect spot to enjoy all of Santa Cruz! I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, clean house. We liked the location, not far from the beach. We would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Wonderful location and comfortable place to stay. Definitely an upgrade to stay together as a family instead of in separate hotel rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location

Very nice stay. Close to wharf, beach and Boardwalk. Place was clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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