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Bright and Colorful - Family Friendly! Short walk to the Best Beaches in Town!

Bright and Colorful - Family Friendly! Short walk to the Best Beaches in Town!

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Oh so cute!  Parking for two cars in the driveway.
Relax in the bright, colorful living room with large sectional sofa
Plenty of room for everyone in the large, open living area
Cozy, cozy, cozy!!! A great place to unwind and relax at the end of the day.
Gas fireplace, 55" TV, Cozy couch, sooo relaxing after a long day at the beach!

Overview of Bright and Colorful - Family Friendly! Short walk to the Best Beaches in Town!

5 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7123 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Santa Cruz, CA
  • Popular LocationSunny Cove Beach8 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Wharf6 min drive
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Bright and Colorful - Family Friendly! Short walk to the Best Beaches in Town!

You will be “Walkin’ on Sunshine” anywhere you go in this delightful Santa Cruz home. The bright and colorful, newly redecorated 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home sleeps 7 (plus 1 more child on the folding cushion bed). The house is centrally located on 14th Ave. in Santa Cruz, just a short walk down the street to the 14th Avenue Beach (Blacks Beach) entrance to Twin Lakes State Beach.

These are the nicest, warmest beaches in Monterey Bay, with perfect sand, great boogie boarding, and fire pits for nighttime gatherings. Near the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor and the famous Crow’s Nest restaurant, you can rent kayaks or stand-up paddle boards or relax and watch the sailboat races on Wednesday afternoons.

The smoke-free, family friendly, house is fully furnished in seaside décor with all the amenities to make your stay comfortable and relaxing. Kick your feet up and enjoy your morning coffee and catch some rays up on the sunny second story deck. Unwind in the evening sitting on the large sofa in front of the big-screen TV and the cozy gas fireplace. Enjoy your favorite tunes or connect to the web with high-speed Wi-Fi.

Sleep in comfort in the serene downstairs bedroom, decorated in peaceful décor, with a luxurious queen bed and flat screen TV. The upstairs bedroom has a full size bed, a private bathroom and access to the wraparound deck. The kids will love the third bedroom that includes bunk beds (with a trundle and small seats that fold out into sleeping cushions), another big flat screen TV, and a Wii video game system.

The kitchen is fully equipped with granite countertops, gas stove, French door refrigerator, and dishwasher. Plates, glasses, cooking and eating utensils are provided. There is a separate laundry room with front loading washer and dryer.

Guests will also enjoy the large, private backyard with room for the kids to run or play on the play structure with swings. You will love relaxing on the hammock under the palm trees, and the large patio with the gas grill. No need to pack sand buckets, shovels, boogie boards or beach umbrella as we provide all of that for you, including a few small wetsuits. There is even a wagon to help you bring all of your stuff to the beach.

Just a 5 minute drive to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes to the adorable beach town of Capitola. There are also plenty of local surf spots.

This is a great home for families in a residential neighborhood. It is not a party house.

Our location is just 45 minutes from Carmel and Monterey, 45 minutes from San Jose International Airport and just over an hour from San Francisco Airport.

This house is completely non-smoking. Sorry, no pets are allowed.*

*Pleaese note that the owner does have a dog that sometimes joins us at the home, so we don't recommend anyone with pet alergies books this home.


Keywords: Beach, Beach House, Cute, Twin Lakes, Live Oak, Live, Oak, Santa Cruz, harbor, Yacht Harbor, boardwalk, wharf to wharf, blues festival, wharf, ocean, waves, surfing, boogie boarding, sand, sunshine, bright, colorful, family, kids, relax, deck, BBQ, grill, hammock, Capitola, near beach, Seabright,

Property manager

Donna

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Adhere to the guidelines in rental agreement

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: Adhere to the guidelines in rental agreement
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

This holiday home is located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, and is near theme parks and near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 8 min walk
  • Ocean Street - 4 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive
  • Seabright Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Crow's Nest Restaurant - 18 min walk
  • Oak & Ale - 2 min drive
  • Peoples Coffee - 14 min walk
  • Starbucks - 7 min walk
  • Brady's Yacht Club - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright and Colorful - Family Friendly! Short walk to the Best Beaches in Town! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bright and Colorful - Family Friendly! Short walk to the Best Beaches in Town!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright and Colorful - Family Friendly! Short walk to the Best Beaches in Town!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright and Colorful - Family Friendly! Short walk to the Best Beaches in Town! located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Twin Lakes State Beach, Lincoln Beach and Sunny Cove Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Santa Cruz home!
The house was very clean and well designed for functionality and comfort. It was the perfect size for our group (1 grandparent, 2 parents, and 2 children - tween and teen). It was spacious inside and had a lovely back yard. The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware and had modern appliances. We would very happily stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

janeenandjerry c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
To play with the grand kids
Wonderful weather! Great visits with our family! Beach walks, farmers market and the great neighborhood vibe!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Rita A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun on the beach
Wonderful neighborhood. Quite, spacious, close to the beach, and the home offered everything you could hope for including boogie boards for body surfing. The large backyard, with umbrella tables offered a relaxing place to unwind after a day full of fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Dana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always the best
This is our fourth time staying at this property and it has officially become a family tradition to go here each year. The house is beautiful, clean, and perfectly accommodates what we need for our family. They have everything that you could possibly need access to and it always makes everything so seamless. The owners are so kind and always super quick to respond if you have a question. We went here the first time when my younger son turned 1 to celebrate his birthday, and we were having so much fun looking at pictures over the years of them playing at this house. I really can't say enough good things about this place and the family that rents it out. We can't wait to go back again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Rae B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Tons of space
Everyone had a place to sleep, the place had all the cooking stuff you could possibly need, and the backyard is huge! Right down the street from Twin lakes Beach and in close proximity to grocery and restaurants. It was a perfect reunion house for 6 30+ year olds reminiscing about our younger days living in Santa Cruz
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Donna

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We are a family of four who live just over the hill in San Jose. We love our local community and love spending time together as a family. Owning a home here has always been our dream and we feel so lucky that it is now a reality.

Why they chose this property

We love Santa Cruz and since it is so close, we have been vacationing here for years. The weather here is just amazing. This place has something for all of us. Mom loves to relax on the beach reading a book. Dad and the boys spend hours upon hours in the water boogie boarding or body surfing. We enjoy fishing and kayaking out of the harbor.
And we love checking out all of the great restaurants in the area. The boys are on a quest to find the perfect bacon for breakfast and the best calamari in the land!
We also love that we always seem to have friends in the area who can stop by.
Having the year-round attraction of the Boardwalk or the Monterey Bay Aquarium nearby provides more fun.

What makes this property unique

As soon as we step inside this home, all of our stress is released. We have strived to make it feel comfortable, peaceful and a little whimsical. It only takes about 7 minutes to walk down to the sand.
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