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Captian's Quarters

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Excellent

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer
Kitchen

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Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz Harbor
‪3 min drive‬
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
‪5 min drive‬
Santa Cruz Wharf
‪6 min drive‬
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Captian's Quarters

VR PERMIT # 211306 exp 9/28/2026

The Captain’s Quarters: Oceanfront Luxury + Built-In Escape Room Adventure

The Captain’s Quarters boasts one of the most spectacular oceanfront views in all of Santa Cruz! This is beachfront living at its best, with wraparound decks facing the Pacific and dramatic Monterey Bay views from nearly every room in the house.

Perched at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and nestled above one of Santa Cruz’s best beaches—Twin Lakes Beach—this single-level home offers unobstructed 260-degree ocean views and direct beach access just steps from the deck. Whether you’re relaxing in the sun or solving your way through an immersive in-home escape room game, every moment here is unforgettable.

Looking for a unique and memorable experience during your vacation? Look no further than our escape room-style puzzle adventure built right into the property. With hidden items containing QR codes, guests can enjoy an interactive challenge without ever leaving the home. From deciphering clues to cracking ciphers, this self-guided mystery adds an extra layer of fun and connection to your stay—perfect for families, friends, and team retreats.

With 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a full kitchen plus a separate updated kitchenette, the home comfortably accommodates multiple families or three generations traveling together. You’ll enjoy 160 feet of ocean frontage, generous indoor and outdoor living space, and parking for up to three vehicles.

Perfectly positioned between the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Capitola—and just a short walk to the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor—The Captain’s Quarters offers easy access to fresh seafood, local restaurants, beach bonfires, and coastal nightlife. Buy your fish right off the boat from Stagnaro Bros. and cook together in the fully equipped kitchen, or explore the flavors of Santa Cruz just minutes away.

Enjoy breathtaking sunrises from the master suite, and by night, watch the lights of Monterey, Moss Landing, and Pacific Grove glitter across the bay. Whether you’re reconnecting with loved ones or enjoying a one-of-a-kind adventure by the sea, The Captain’s Quarters delivers relaxation, discovery, and oceanfront magic—with a twist of mystery and excitement.

*Additional Pet fees apply. $35/night/per pet*

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Beachnest Property Management & Vacation Rentals

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Up to 2 pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz. 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. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

Seabright Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
Main Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬5 min drive
‪Stagnaro Bros - ‬7 min drive
‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
‪Peoples Coffee - ‬2 min drive
‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Captian's Quarters pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Captian's Quarters?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captian's Quarters?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Captian's Quarters located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastside Santa Cruz holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lincoln Beach, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach. Twin Lakes State Beach and Sunny Cove Beach are also within 15 minutes.

8.6

Excellent

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Larry F.

10 June 2025

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

House was definitely somewhat outdated but was very clean and well equipped. The real reason to stay here is the fantastic location! With the points to the East and West of the property access to this section of beach is very limited, especially during mid to high tide. In addition the private beach area is great especially for young children.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

29 Sept 2023

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

Amazing Location

What an amazing location ! The house was set up perfectly for us. The rental agency is very attentive with any questions too. I would definitely stay here again

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily A., Granite Bay

29 Mar 2019

Wonderful

Great place to relax and enjoy the sounds of the ocean! Our family had a wonderful time here and made some great memories

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

johnette p.

6 Nov 2022

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

Great for wedding family

We had a wedding in Santa Cruz- wanted somewhere that we could come back relax etc before the next event and it was great!!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

24 Jan 2020

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

Beautiful!!

I wanted to stay all week or forever!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

5 June 2022

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

Celebrating Life Achievements

Spent two days celebrating the kids graduation from high school and becoming adults (18th birthday). Great location and amazing views. Enjoyed walking the beach with the dogs and taking in the local scene.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marianne H.

8 July 2019

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

Fantastic property right in the beach

Great location and amenities. Although some of the property is outdated. It is clean and very well supplied. Beds were comfortable, bedding was clean. Only negative was the shower in the master bath has very low water pressure and the drain has some sharp sections that could cut someone. Other than that this was a fantastic vacation rental that I would refer to anyone and would stay at again

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Joanne and Frank C.

29 July 2023

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

Disappointed

The only complaint I have is the the bedroom I stayed in had huge stains in the badly worn carpet. The shower was rust and crud on bottom of door. I didn’t d not feel comfortable taking a shower. Given the price of the property I was disappointed in the condition of my room. The location is great, but I would not stay here again unless I knew that bedroom was cleaned up.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

jess B.

14 Oct 2017

Beautiful View, good beach access

Beautiful view, convenient beach access. Spacious home. "Welcome Binder" Instructions left for renters is a long list of "Don't do or else", which redsults in kind of a put off for feeling welcome. House wiring is suspect (up to code?) Binder instructions even warn not to use microwave and oven at same time because it'll trip a circuit breakert! Also we discovered one can't use a hair dryer & curling iron at same time in bathroom as non-GFI outlet trips a circuit breaker...literature describes where to find two circuit breaker panels. Searching around finally found a 3rd panel hidden in a closet and able to reset circuit breaker. elect panel in a "closet" in garage has junk piled in front of it making it difficult to access. Circuit breakers are not labelled so you have to try them all until you hit the right one. Limited amount of bath,and hand towels in bathrooms. No towels in kitchens at all. It wasn't until we prepared to leave and per instructions, took used towels to put in the washing machine that we discovered the clothes dryer jam packed with towels, apparently left in the dryer by previous renters. Oven door in main kitchen does not close completely making it difficult to properly bake. There is no working can opener to be found in either kitchen. There are TV's but no DVRs for playing music or movie CD's. The only fireplace is empty, painted over and has gas pipe capped off. A gas log fireplace ensemble would have been nice for in the evenings. One bed was made with only one bedsheet. Minor things, but in sum total they detract from what otherwise could've been a perfect stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kellie H.

12 Jan 2023

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

Highly recommend!

Great house! Great location! We had a great time!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Kim G.

30 May 2022

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

Loved this property. Glad we came before tourist season started. So busy. 3rd shower didn’t work.

Despite 3rd shower not working, loved it. Could use more bathroom linens. More hand towels. No screens on doors; maybe other properties don’t have them either? These are little things. Would love to visit again!!!! Family get together- damn kids all moved to west coast ( we from Michigan). Where was the washer/dryer? Thanks

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

25 Nov 2019

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

Amazing, Beautiful, Never want to leave

This property is amazing, I can't wait to go back. The views are absolutely breathtaking. The house was perfect for our small family. We spent the entire time on the deck enjoying the ocean.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Samantha T., Sacramento, California

15 Jan 2019

A view you can’t beat and a wonderful place to gather with family and friends!

With two bedrooms overlooking the beach and a full wrap around deck facing the ocean, this is a location that really can’t be beat. We love coming here with our family and friends to relax, cook and watch the dogs and children play on the beach below. Planning to make it a yearly tradition!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Frankie S.

19 Dec 2018

Beautiful home Perfect view!

I have many criticisms of this home. The house itself is beautiful, and I would definitely return. It was not clean when we arrived so I had to clean it before my guest arrived. Carpets filthy in need of cleaning.Bathroom shower moldy and drain cover loose and could cut your foot if your not careful. Glassed in kitchen needed to be washed before using...The property managers were nice and responded quickly. But more attention needs to be taken to this lovely house before it gets worse. Ongoing maintaince is necessary in such a wonderful spot. Thank you and I would return and hopefully all will be taken care of

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Heidi M.

13 Sept 2018

The reason why you would stay here would be to stay on the beach and have a view.

We were thrilled with the location and view, it really was wonderful. It's great to be able to walk to the Crows Nest. We were disappointed with the actual house itself as it hasn't been maintained very well in the inside and the picture of the outside from the beach makes it look quite nice. The master bedroom and guest room on the somewhat updated side were quite nice. The third interior room was very old and outdated. The carpet in that room was old and dirty and didn't smell clean. The only shower that worked with any volume was near the master. The other two showers barely had any flow and were useless for showering. The kitchen doesn't seem to have ever been updated. This house could be incredible with a few upgrades and touches. I think we had hoped for a little less of a beater at the price we paid for the holiday weekend.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

William B.

23 June 2018

Wonderful property with great views. Some deferred maintenance issues as noted in previous reviews.

I highly recommend the property but encourage owner to address deferred maintenance.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

19 June 2018

Better than my expectation!!! Thank you...

When I walked in to the house I got teary eyed with happiness looking at the view and knowing immediately that the home was better than what I was expecting. We rented this home for my family honoring my son's graduation from high school and moving onto his next chapter with the Army. We had a family gathering on Saturday day/evening with family and friends that came by to wish him well. The house was just perfect!!! The house is large with 2 kitchens and 2 family rooms and the deck is amazing. The pics online are old and do not let you know that much has been updated. The original kitchen and original bathroom have been updated but are really quite charming. I would love to know the history of the property. One suggestion....better BBQ, other than that really can't wait to rebook for next year and make traditions with this property. I said to my Mom that this house is such a Happy House because so many happy memories can be created here for so many families. Thank you for making your family home a rental for other families to enjoy....Just loved it!!!

10/10 Excellent

Alan T.

1 June 2018

Captain's Quarters is Fantastic

This is a great place for a few families to relax. The place overlooks a beautiful swimming beach and both the beach and house are dog friendly. Our dog loves the porch, the beach and house. You can hear the crash of the waves and it makes for great sleeping. You can monitor kids from above on the porch as they play on beach. Two kitchens and 3 bathrooms, 1 nicely remodeled makes for nice amenities...But the views baby, the views. I would gladly go back to this place a third time.

2/10 Terrible

Robert B.

4 May 2018

What a disappointment

For the money paid to stay here for a week, we were extremely disappointed. The master bedroom Capet is dirty and soiled. The master bedroom shower has a metallic shower caddy which is metallic and rusty. A drawer in the master bedroom has a knob missing. The shade in the the master bedroom does not have a drawstring. Deck windows dirty with bird poop and cobwebs almost in every corner. Master bedroom bedstead light did not work. Blender in main kitchen did not work. Hand held can opener did not work. Washing machine did not work...would not rinse or spin.Shredded BBQ cover. Toilet paper as thin as tissue paper! Rotting deck boards next to BBQ. Poor track lighting. Lack of TV in one bedroom. Lack of window shades although hardware is attached in kitchen dining area. Sliding bath doors do not lock for privacy. Unable to locate iron. Numerous calls to property manager remained unanswered. Non functioning fireplace. I understand this is a beach house, for rental purposes, however the owners need to address these issues. One good thing, beautiful view, but I can get that here in Southern California with just a hours drive.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

4 Apr 2018

Great House with a one of a kind view

Had an outstanding Easter weekend with friends and family. The house was spacious and allowed everyone to spread and enjoy their time. The weather was perfect. But what makes the house great is the sound of the ocean breaking below and the amazing view. I look forward to a return trip to Captain’s Quarters. Cheers!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

3 Apr 2018

Amazing lication

We have stayed at this property every summer for almost a decade. This is not a fancy beach house...the bathrooms and kitchen are funky and outdated. It is comfortable, though, and dogs are allowed. We come back every year for the location and the huge porch! We spend every evening watching the sunset in the enclosed glass area. It keeps us warm even when the weather is chilly or windy. The location is amazing . The house is on the beach...it doesn’t get any more “oceanfront “ than this. Although the house is outdated and there is a second kitchen that is fairly useless considering there are only 3 bedrooms (so you could never have enough people sleep there to make use of a second kitchen), the property managers are awesome and very responsive. They always do everything they can to make our stay the best it can be!

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

22 Mar 2018

The property was amazing!

This property is fabulous, loved the view and location. The house itself is very spacious and in a quiet neighborhood. We will definitely stay here again in the future!!

8/10 Good

Vicki D., Alameda, Ca

16 Jan 2018

Location! Location! Location!

This house (and star rating) is all about the location and views of the beautiful Pacific ocean. Even though we had rainy weather we truly enjoyed simply looking out the floor to ceiling windows to the sky and sea. We were disappointed the fireplace does not work , as we brought logs knowing it would be stormy. While we were comfortable enough, it would be even better if the house had a few more simply updates and better maintenance. The list of repairs needed I will send directly to the managers. The layout works well for two families or in our case, adult children. We did not use the 2nd smaller kitchen as all of the supplies seemed to be in the main kitchen. We enjoyed walks on the beach, Mystery Spot and the Monterrey Aquarium.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

24 Oct 2017

A sublime experience

This home has been lovingly restored and sits on a ridge above the ocean with perfect views out of every single window, of which there are many so that you have the sense that your outside even when you're in. The crashing waves set a mood of relaxation and lull you into a level of comfort that is so very welcoming. Clean rooms, gorgeous comfy beds and bedding and freshly laundered towels folded neatly at the end of every bed are just a few of the personal touches that make this place so wonderful. The staff that manages the property are top notch and thought of every possible need we could have so that it was addressed even before we knew we required it. Great restaurants and favorite spots nearby to explore and dive into the Santa Cruz culture. Just a perfect all around experience and one we hope to partake in again some time.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gary S.

10 June 2017

Moms 90th birthday trip to the sea

The house is in a perfect location. Hear and see and smell the ocean. The cleaning of the house prior to our arrival was not done, beds not made for us, sand on kitchen floor. House itself was fine, just not prepared properly before our arrival.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

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Hosted by Beachnest Property Management & Vacation Rentals

Beachnest Vacation Rentals offers you the finest assortment of vacation rentals and beach rentals in Santa Cruz and surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for a fun vacation rental for a week-long family reunion, a family and pet-friendly vacation home, or a romantic getaway – the ultimate vacation experience awaits you in sunny Santa Cruz. Our comfortable, well-maintained and fully furnished vacation rentals provide you with a true home-away-from-home and each property is close to all that Santa Cruz County has to offer. Allow us to help customize your Santa Cruz vacation rental with the amenities that are most important to you – from dramatic oceanfront whitewater views to family and pet-friendly properties, we focus on top-notch customer service from the time you begin your initial inquiry, to the time that you check-out – our highest priority is to exceed your expectations.

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