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Oceanfront Santa Cruz!

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Sunset view from the deck.
Living Room with Ocean View.
Living Room with view of 2nd floor interior.
Living Room with view of Dining Room.
Dining Room.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Natural Bridges State Park
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Back Left

1 Queen Bed

Back right

2 Single Beds

Common area 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Right hand downstairs

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Santa Cruz!

Quotes from previous guests: "We had a great time in Santa Cruz. The property is in a great location and has everything we needed. We will be back again!"
"We love just relaxing at the home, walking to the beach each day, and watching the sunset. We always leave feeling refreshed. The owner is easy to communicate with and very accommodating. We can’t wait to return next year."
"I never got tired of enjoying the view from the living room, dining room or patio - morning or evening. We even saw otters and sea lions frolicking in the sea."

This upscale, elegant, spacious home is perfect to enjoy all the Monterey Bay has to offer. With a great open reverse floor plan, the beach house is conveniently located on scenic West Cliff Drive, the jewel of Santa Cruz. Beach House is close to everything, half way between the Wharf and Natural Bridges State Park and has 180 degree views of the Monterey Bay. You can watch the surfers at Mitchell's Cove while you lounge on your private deck.

Enter on first floor where you will find 3 bedrooms: bedroom 1 queen bed, bedroom 2 with 2 twin beds and walk out slider onto rear deck, bedroom a queen bed and also a slider onto the rear deck. The laundry room has a front loading washer/dryer for your convenience. Elegant full bath downstairs is roomy and beautiful with two sinks and a walk in shower.

The back yard is fenced and has a nice large deck with Weber gas barbecue.

Go upstairs to the main floor and take in the spectacular view afforded by the open floor plan. Floor to ceiling windows look out at the Bay where you can watch the whales go south in the fall and north in the spring with their calves. Step out on the deck and watch dolphins play in the surf. Otters and sea lions play and feed in the kelp beds right across the street.

Upstairs you will find the main living area with the following spaces:
The elegant primary bedroom suite and bath with a luxury king bed and wall mounted 32' LCD TV to catch your favorite show while you drift off to sleep. The en suite bath has a fantastic walk in shower, two sinks and lots of room.

The spacious kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, pots/pans/cookware and all the cooking gadgets you need, including an espresso machine, a drip coffee machine, a coffee grinder, a blender, a mixer and a toaster. You can celebrate, entertain and cook to your heart's content. Everything you need to prepare that special celebration dinner or your family's evening meals is right there.

The living room has comfortable seating for the family. There is also a fold out couch which sleeps two comfortably.

Enjoy the 43" HDTV/wall mounted LCD TV with attached DVD player, or just relax to the gentle sounds of the surf. The dining room seats up to 10 people in comfort and style with custom built-in bench and cushions. Located just off the deck, the dining area has great ocean views. There is also a half-bath on this level.

The deck has seating so you can watch the beautiful sunsets while enjoying a glass of wine or dinner outside.

Right down the street toward the east is the Wharf, the Boardwalk and Downtown Santa Cruz. Right down the street to the west is Mitchell's Cove, Natural Bridges State Park and Long Marine Lab.

Here are the most common FAQ's. If you have other questions not covered here please don't hesitate to email.

Check in is at 4pm, check out is at 11am.

The home is located on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz, CA. The exact address is provided when booking.

Beaches: Two beaches are within walking distance. The beach at Mitchell's Cove is visible from the deck of the property and it is about a 5 minute walk to the stairs to the beach. Main Beach, Wharf & Boardwalk are about 8 blocks away.

Bring binoculars to watch the otters, dolphins, whales and shore birds from the balcony.

Jackets are needed in the evening all year round in Santa Cruz.

Parking: There are 3 parking spaces on the property, one in the garage and 2 on the driveway. Additional overnight on-street parallel parking is available.

To reserve: Your reservation will be accepted as soon as you pay the quoted price.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
For special family gatherings like a reunion, I will consider approval of a party on a case by case basis.

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 deadlock
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

We should mention

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

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. 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 Santa Cruz Surfing Museum are also worth visiting. 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

  • Natural Bridges State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Steamer Lane Supply - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hokkaido Ramen House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Santa Cruz! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Santa Cruz!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Santa Cruz!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Santa Cruz! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Westside Santa Cruz holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lighthouse Field State Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Merc Martinelli

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I started working with Vrbo in 2009.

Why they chose this property

Gorgeous views!

What makes this property unique

Watching the ocean is mesmerizing. Whales, dolphin and sea otters are a daily occurrence. This is a spectacular and special place to recharge.

Languages:

English, Italian

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests