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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7122.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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Santa Cruz, CA
Twin Lakes State Beach
Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
1 min walk
Sunny Cove Beach
Place, Sunny Cove Beach
6 min walk
Santa Cruz Harbor
Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
16 min walk
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
60 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!
Santa Cruz Vacation Rental Permit #: 251305
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. 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 beach chairs, sand buckets, shovels, boogie boards or a 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.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Remove and wash white sheets and white pillowcases from used beds - leave beds unmade. Wash and dry all colored beach and dish towels. There should only be one load of white laundry for the cleaners.
If you used the BBQ, make sure it is clean and covered and that the gas is turned off.
Place all sand toys, boogie boards, umbrellas and chairs in the container in the backyard
Run dishwasher with last load of dishes. (You don’t need to put them away). No kitchen items should remain dirty or on the counters. Our cleaners should not need to wash any kitchen items.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
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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
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
Property Registration Number 111562
About the area
Santa Cruz
Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home 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. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
People's Coffee - 14 min walk
Crow's Nest Restaurant - 19 min walk
Coffeetopia - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 7 min walk
Verve Coffee Roasters - 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.
How much does it cost to stay at Bright and Colorful - Family Friendly! Short walk to the Best Beaches in Town!?
As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bright and Colorful - Family Friendly! Short walk to the Best Beaches in Town! on 12 May 2026 start from AU$453, 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 Bright and Colorful - Family Friendly! Short walk to the Best Beaches in Town!?
On-site parking is available at the 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?
Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is steps from Twin Lakes State Beach and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Lincoln Beach and Sunny Cove Beach are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
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We loved our stay. The house was very clean and nice and the owners were easy to reach with questions. The location is awesome too as it is just a short walk to the beach. We would definitely stay at this house again. Strongly recommend.
We loved this location just a short walk to the beach. We enjoyed the spacious living room and easy to use amenities. Some of the bedrooms had less privacy than others which was ok for us but not ideal. Overall great place to stay in Santa Cruz.
Great house for a three generation visit - dropping off incoming freshman to UCSC. Beach accessible with about 10 minute walk, lots of beach equipment. Beach is nice and has fire pits - great for roasting s'mores at sunset. Very well equipped and clean house and kitchen. We really enjoyed the yard and ate most of our meals there. There is a small step down into the bunk room that took me by surprise, but once we knew about it we were fine.Would love to come for a return visit!
We loved the size of the house and how accommodating us was for our family. The location was amazing! Very close to beautiful beaches and wonderful food. We really enjoyed our stay and plan on returning.
This property hosted our family for a fun weekend in Santa Cruz - close to the beach and surrounding Capitola. Easy access to freeway and a quite neighborhood. All the amenities close by, really felt like home!
Me and my husband stayed here for a weekend getaway and it was great. The owners are wonderful and the house was very clean. It was just me and my husband but would definitely return with kids.
We had such a wonderful stay at this home. It felt cozy and homey from the moment we walked in! The kitchen was well stocked with dishes/pots and pans and the rooms were all comfortable and clean. We loved the 7 minute walk to the beach and enjoyed going each day!
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
ProsClose to beachWalking distance to restaurantsEasy access to freewayNice house, furniture and everything in good shapeNice extras like video gamesNice big backyard ConsHouse smelled like mildew and it was visible on some of the blindsDifficult to fit two cars in driveway and street parking is limited
Everything was awesome except for the beds. Mattress were not comfortable Would not hurt to put memory foam on it
Susan S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
About the host
Hosted by Donna
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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