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Sunlit Surf House | Downtown | Walk to Beach

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A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a skylight.
A modern kitchen with a wooden island, pendant lights, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A living room with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A living room with a brick wall, a mounted TV, a massage chair, and a playpen.
A porch with a yellow door, wooden chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a yellow building in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Boardwalk Bowl.
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Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Lagoon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪De La Hacienda Taqueria - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunlit Surf House | Downtown | Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunlit Surf House | Downtown | Walk to Beach?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunlit Surf House | Downtown | Walk to Beach on 9 Nov 2026 start from AU$612, 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 Sunlit Surf House | Downtown | Walk to Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunlit Surf House | Downtown | Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunlit Surf House | Downtown | Walk to Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunlit Surf House | Downtown | Walk to Beach located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this family-friendly Santa Cruz holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1 mi (1.6 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. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Came in for the Santa Cruz marathon. It was a super nice place. Sleeping arrangements and kitchen were top notch. Super clean and comfortable! Hosts were accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place for a quick getaway with our five year old. Wonderful location, excellent communication w hosts, and a clean/cute/well-maintained home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive in answeringQuestion, walking distance to everything youNeed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute, great location. Would come back anytime.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay, spacious house

We had a great stay here and lots of fun in Santa Cruz. Very good location and plenty of nice restaurants nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice property in good location. Walkable to beach and restaurants. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best VRBO I have ever stayed in.

The property and location were amazing. We will be coming back here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2023
Awe! Thank you Nick, we love your feedback! Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The downstairs is relaxing with a nice kitchen. My husband hit his head going upstairs because of the low ceiling. The 3 bedrooms upstairs are great for one person. They have to share a bathroom. It is close to restaurants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great area

This is a great place to stay. Within walking distance of the beach and is nice and clean! We want to head back in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2023
Thank you! Come visit again anytime!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Being watch all the time. Did not feel comfortable cause cannot talk loud. Restroom did not lock. Overall bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2026
We cannot recommend this guest. - Dishonest communication. - Unauthorized party with many unregistered guests, resulting in a neighbors noise complaint. - Unsafe Parking Violations - blocking shared driveway access. - Damage to locked doors separating two private units, which compromised the privacy and security of other guests on the property. - Plumping issues from excessive occupancy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully, cozy. Welcoming, open space conceptual home, perfect stay for our family! Thank ypu!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time at this beautiful house. It was just as pictured and was larger than I expected. The kitchen was well supplied with cooking pots/pans/dishes etc and the beds were comfortable. We felt like we were at our own home. We loved the short walk to the beach, restaurants and to downtown. It was only a short drive to get groceries and/or a pharmacy. Our hosts were very responsive. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay!

We had a great time at this property and the hosts were very easy to communicate with. The home is beautiful, in my opinion, the pictures don’t do it justice. We had everything we needed and the home was very clean. It was walking distance to the boardwalk and downtown shopping. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2023
Thank you! Come visit again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chilling in Santa Cruz

Perfect location, very clean and felt like home. The owner was just leaving and was so sweet to give us some information on the house. I will definitely rent this again. Plenty of room. Only suggestion is not to use the pull out couch for sleeping, use the air mattress - much better. Karen, Brandon, Chad & Heidi
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2023
Thank you! Come visit again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This VRBO in Santa Cruz was Above and Beyond!!

Christmas Eve 2024 - Memorable and Perfect in Every Way, thank you Park Family!What we liked BEST:THE House-Large, comfy, super clean, modern, very charming, the kitchen was made for gathering, eating around the island and cooking together while chatting and enjoying! The house is a celebration just waiting for you to make it happen!Location - Super convenient to everything that makes Santa Cruz a winning destination, beach, dining, shopping and more. Lots to see and do in every direction!Our hosts:Thoughtful emails and suggestions before, during and after our stay. They are so nice and committed to ensuring a great experience. We all CHEERED when we returned from our dinner in downtown to see the house Fabulously lit up with beautiful outdoor Christmas lights!! It was really a very wonderful surprise for us, thank you Park Family!!!We were a family of 6 including 2 teenagers and a grandma. We had the best time ever and we look forward to returning soon. Thank you so much for making our stay Spectacular!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Location

Not a good spot

Late arrival time and the cleaning cost for one nice was ridiculous. The had a tenant with a game room right behind the couch where my kids were trying to watch a cartoon. It was annoying to hear him playing his first person shooter really loud while my kids were trying to watch their movie. Also, an insurance cost for 1 night was very expensive. My favorite part was the creepy man that followed my family down the street to the house at 8pm when we were walking back from getting dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2023
Despite the your late arrival, the noise, high cost and low comfort level while walking downtown - we really hope your family enjoyed celebrating Virginias 40th surprise birthday trip to Santa Cruz! While we do not offer a game room, the other guests were likely watching an action movie. Had we known there was a noise complaint, we would have asked the guests to turn the volume down because the spaces are separated by 2 walls and an entryway. Only minimal noise should be heard. We are pleased to host! We strive to keep our home space feeling clean, cozy and extra family friendly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can't Give Enough Praise!

This may have been the best rental experience we've ever had! The house was is in a perfect location in a quiet neighborhood with only a short walk to the beach, boardwalk, or mall shopping. These are probably the most thoughtful owners I've ever come across. I was worried that our family of 6 wouldn't all fit so I was preparing some of my kids for sleeping on the floor. When we got there we found a thick sleeping mat but even better, we found the most comfortable inflatable bed I've ever seen. The house was super clean and had every kitchen utensil you could ever want. There were surfboards and bikes to use. There are two outdoor cats that my kids loved playing with. I had a chance to meet the owner and his son on one of the mornings and he was incredibly nice and accommodating. I cannot give enough praise for the experience we had in Santa Cruz staying at this home. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Awe! Thank you Kris - your review is the sweetest! It was a pleasure to meet you and host your family vacation! Take Care!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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