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Pebble at Sunny Cove – Spacious Coastal Retreat

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Sunny Cove Beach

Popular amenities

  • Fenced yard
  • Washer/dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Non-smoking
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1 - Upstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2 - Upstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom #4

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, is home to this holiday home. 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 Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Maria's Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Harbor Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪California Wraps - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Original Ferrell's Donuts - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pebble at Sunny Cove – Spacious Coastal Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pebble at Sunny Cove – Spacious Coastal Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pebble at Sunny Cove – Spacious Coastal Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pebble at Sunny Cove – Spacious Coastal Retreat located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is steps away from Sunny Cove Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay ! House was well equipped and very clean. Walking distance to a beach which was nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to welcome you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everyone had a good time and enjoyed the space

We would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying with us at Pebble at Sunny Cove! We are glad everyone enjoyed their time visiting. We look forward to the chance to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for any group

This was a great place to use for a team creative trip. Right by the ocean, and the house itself is super cool if you are into retro beachy architecture. Would def stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you for coming and visiting us at Pebble at Sunny Cove! We are so glad it worked for your and your team. We hope you will come back again soon with your team or your family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time

Great stay property exceeded expectation a quick still to the best beach in Santa Cruz
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you for the review Scott. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for our group of friends

Great place to sleep, cook and eat together before we did our half Iron Man there in Santa Cruz! Felt like Kauai and norcal all Mixed in one!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Yay so glad Pebble at Sunny Cove worked for you and your friends! We will see you next year if not before!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed the funky 79s vibe

We had a great holiday stay with our kids and grandkids. Kitchen is well stocked for cooking and entertaining. Beds are comfortable. Enjoyed the view of giant waves and the blowhole across the street as well as the downstairs game room.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2025
Thank you for such a kind review. So glad to hear that you enjoyed your holidays with your family at our property! Hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

Very comfortable, all the comforts of home with large windows to view the ocean and let in the light. Large rooms to hang out in and play games. Game room with pool table and ping pong table. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
I'm glad to hear that you had a comfortable and enjoyable stay! We hope to host you again some time in the near future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for family gathering

We are three generations gathering from three states. The Pebble at Sunny Cove was a great choice. Great location, quiet neighborhood, lots of space to spread out or gather together. The kids really enjoyed the game room and the boogie boards! Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Our pleasure. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your family vacation! Look forward to hosting you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Stay Review

Overall, we all really enjoyed our stay at this house. Our only comment is there were spider webs inside and outside of the property. Other than that, everything we needed was at our fingertips (ie. plates, silverware, appliances). Close access to a small beach was wonderful! We would love to stay at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2023
Than you So much for this review! Please come back and stay with us anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend at the beach

This place is located in a great area. Across the street you see the ocean and down the street you can hike down to the ocean. The furniture is outdated in the home but is kept good and is really cool to see old furniture like this. The home is set up to separate the kids from the parents which is nice and it provides all the games pool table and ping pong table. We had a wonderful time. I'm definitely would use this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Jennifer we are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Pebble at Sunny Cove! We look forward to working with you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

family Thanksgiving

The house was perfect for a large family gathering. The only reason I gave it four stars instead of 5 for the accuracy of listing was it could sleep way more than 8! The check in process wasn't hard but it would be very nice to be able to go directly to the home instead of having to go to office to get the keys. Especially when your flight comes in late and all you want to do is get to the house. They were very kind and helpful overall! Would stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2023
Thank you, Laure for your review. We are please you had a wonderful time! Unfortunately, the maximum occupancy is 8, but the home is very spacious. We hope to host you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lots of room, So close to the water, Cool layout

I loved this 70's beach house, with so much room and tons of beds. The game room with the pool table and the ping pong table were a hit. The 2 separate living spaces upstairs makes it feel like you aren't all on top of one another. The only feedback I would give are that while there are ample supplies, a lot of the kitchen stuff is outdated. Dishwasher is subpar, coffeemaker is small and the toaster is wonky. Small issues that do not ruin the overall charm.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank yo Elizabeth for staying with us at Pebble at Sunny Cove. Yes this home is a great home for families and we will look into the kitchen appliances and see if there can be some upgrades. We look forward to you coming again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

East side Santa Cruz

The property was awesome. Checking in and checking out was more trouble than other sites. You had to go to property managers. Then you had to clean some of the dishes and empty dishwasher and clean counters. Didn’t they have a cleaning service to do this? Yes cause they charge you $250. Else gorgeous house and location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Could be great...BUT LESS THAN GOOD

Could be a great VRBO, excellent location! I am a VRBO owner and want to be very careful not to be only negative with my comments as that is easy to do. This place is in a great location!! It has been well used and its dated with very run down furniture. That could be fine and charming in itself but not what we expected. The space wasn't very clean and we had to wash all of the dishes and utensils before using. The Bar-B-Q was filthy and front deck chairs need repair or replaced. The property management company blamed VRBO for listing that a hair dryer was included when it wasn't. They also blamed the last renters for the dirty dishes. All issues are easy to address and not costly for this owner. $700 per night would be the correct amount to charge if it was clean and updated......As it is now I wouldn't recommend renting to a family....its a better fit for 8-10 young students that want to have a party getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
We appreciate your feedback and apologize for the inconveniences experienced during your stay with regards to the property! We’ve let the property inspector know about the issues of the dirty dishes and the BBQ and we’ll help them streamline this problem for future travelers. We have removed the hair dryer from the property amenities. We thank you for letting us know, as we want guests to have an exceptional stay in this vacation home. Best, The Girls at Kendall & Potter Vacation Department
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pictures are not accurate for views

We were expecting ocean view from the great room and were deceived by the very outdated pictures. All the homes surrounding this property have been built up, way up and you can no longer see beach nor reach Blacks Beach without a car as access has been blocked off from this home. You only get a glimmer of water ( not beach) from back deck now. So we felt we paid for view but didn’t get. Also downstairs bedrooms now have a bunk and two twins in each room. So they’re tight but listing still only calls for sleeping 8. Would sleep 8 in two norms downstairs alone. Watch for breaking your baby toe on the bunk ladders. That being said, it’s a great mid century home, which we really loved! It’s equipped as far as kitchen goes better then any I’ve seen! You can see this home has been loved for its whole life! Internet was pretty good. There’s a picnic table upstairs off great room with bbq. No deck chairs anymore as pics show on back deck. Bring your beach chairs if you want them. There were two bikes ( we didn’t use). It’s very quiet and safe neighborhood. During day there’s lots of building on houses behind. Soon, that new home in back will take away any privacy when you want to open up and take advantage of the gorgeous floor to ceiling windows in great room. Houses will be looking straight in to back deck and kitchen/ sitting area. But we loved the home, it was serene and perfectly Capitola ! Kitchen was updated and wonderfully done. Maintains the mid century feel and look!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience at our property. We appreciate your honest feedback, as it helps us to continuously improve and enhance the guest experience. We apologize that the outdated pictures did not provide an accurate representation of the current view from our property. We also apologize for any confusion regarding the sleeping arrangements, and we appreciate your feedback regarding the bunk beds in the downstairs bedrooms. Per the rental ordinance we do not advertise as the home only can allow 8 guests. We are pleased to hear that you loved the mid-century feel and look of our home, as well as the updated kitchen. We are glad that you found the home well-equipped, and that the internet was good. It is wonderful to hear that you found our neighborhood quiet and safe. We appreciate your feedback regarding the lack of deck chairs and the upcoming construction behind the property. We will take this into consideration as we continue to improve the guest experience. Thank you for choosing our property for your stay, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon for a better experience.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Artsy & Comfy

The location was lovely and the house was a surprise with several spaces to gather or to be alone. Loved this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Pebble at Sunnycove! We look forward to working with you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach with all boys

We had a wonderful time. Home is very clean & location is great. Beds are a little hard for those of us older folks. Plenty of space. We had myself, husband and our for boys ranging in age 16-24.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Glda you enjoyed staing at Pebble at Sunny Cove!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

We had a wonderful vacation! Just steps from the ocean view and the super fun surfers. The furniture is a bit dated and funky, but it has a great relaxed vibe. We walked to the beach, Starbucks, and local market/deli. The kitchen is well stocked with a wonderful oven and everything you need for a covid friendly vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you for your stay with us a Pebble at Sunny Cove! Glad you enjoyed your time here in Santa Cruz and looking forward to working together again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large Spacious Home

Kitchen was well-equipped and appliances were excellent. We were disappointed in the back deck outdoor seating, as the chairs were falling apart. The front deck was fine. Ocean views are limited due to construction. Area is lovely and access to beaches is good.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We have forwarded your comments about the patio/deck furniture so we can get this updated ASAP.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Convenient, spacious, lovely location

We were a group of 7 adults, and this was a great solution for us. The house is indeed spacious! We took advantage of the beach access everyday. And it's very convenient for shopping, going out to eat, etc. The house had everything we could possibly want. We will try to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Hi Erin, We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at 103/Pebble at Sunny Cove! And do hope you come back! Kendall & Potter Vacation Rentals
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing place, with amazing views!

My family and I had an amazing time here. The house was amazing and the views were breathtaking. We hope to stay here again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your recent stay at Pebble at Sunny Cove! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to working with you again in the future.
Archival

8/10 Good

Beautiful home perfect for two families with kids

This was the perfect house for my first trip to California. Such cool, retro and casual style. It checked all of my boxes for sure. The property has lovely flora and gets visited by a lot of avian fauna. The house faces east-west and has patios at both ends, so you can let the breeze from the ocean blow right through the house, and control the temperature based upon time of day by just cracking the east door a little more or a little less. Watch the sun set on the west patio while you enjoy the view of Santa Cruz’ three beaches, and then come watch the moon rise on the east patio. Santa Cruz in July may be earth’s best weather. Cool mornings and sunny, warm afternoons. It was the perfect sized house for our two families. The whole first floor was the domain of our kids, who loved the game room. The kitchen is well-appointed for a beach house. Lots of stuff here. The property manager was generous with the towels and very helpful. The shower has great water pressure. I wish my shower worked that well. Did I mention how beautiful this property is? Minor quibbles: - there could be better lights in some rooms. - couldn’t figure out the TV - internet connection is un-great, but there’s a Starbucks w/ google fibre a block away - my bed was firmer than I prefer. YMMV. - It would be nice if the property used the lock-box system of key exchange. Driving to the property manager for keys is a minor inconvenience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
WOW we are so glad you had a wonderful time at Pebble at Sunny Cove! We will let the owner know about your minor quibbles and get them corrected ASAP. The key pick up at the office is so that we can meet our wonderful guests and upon check out deal with any minor issues that you have not already let us know about. We hope to work with you again in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2026
We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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