10/10 Excellent
Valeina M.
5 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Valeina M.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2025
Apartment
Contemporary Studio in Seabright, near Santa Cruz beaches and downtown
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 246.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Santa Cruz, CA
- Place, Santa Cruz Harbor6 min walk
- Place, Ocean Street16 min walk
- Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk4 min drive
- Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)59 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area
About this property
Contemporary Studio in Seabright, near Santa Cruz beaches and downtown
Blonde ash floors, clerestory windows and a modern feel to this clean, contemporary one story studio. Beautiful Maple bed with McCroskey mattress. Contemporary kitchen with Thermador cooktop and microwave/convection oven..(NOTE! there is NO disposal and food waste must not be put down the drain!) No outside appliances, no sporting equipment, including bikes inside. ( There is a gate and suspended rack for bikes outside)>
Modern Saarinen dining table and 4 brightly colored Italian chairs. Aarto cart. Great sound system with both a CD player and tail for your iPod. Internet connection. Bath has a shower only. All linens supplied. Outside table and chairs on patio. I love that I live only a couple of blocks to Arana Gulch and then down to the Walton Lighthouse and Seabright beach. We have great restaurants and coffee shops ( La Posta, Tramonte, Midway, Charlie Hong Kong, Verve) nearby as well as Shoppers Corner and Staff of life grocery stores and a whole foods, too! Kuumbwa Jazz club downtown as well as the Rio Theatre are great venues for music!
The City of Santa Cruz requires that I collect a 14% TOT tax from any occupants staying less than 30 days.
Modern Saarinen dining table and 4 brightly colored Italian chairs. Aarto cart. Great sound system with both a CD player and tail for your iPod. Internet connection. Bath has a shower only. All linens supplied. Outside table and chairs on patio. I love that I live only a couple of blocks to Arana Gulch and then down to the Walton Lighthouse and Seabright beach. We have great restaurants and coffee shops ( La Posta, Tramonte, Midway, Charlie Hong Kong, Verve) nearby as well as Shoppers Corner and Staff of life grocery stores and a whole foods, too! Kuumbwa Jazz club downtown as well as the Rio Theatre are great venues for music!
The City of Santa Cruz requires that I collect a 14% TOT tax from any occupants staying less than 30 days.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Not suitable for young children.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Il n'est pas permis de fumer. NO SMOKING.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Hi, please leave the sheets and other linens on the bathroom floor.
Please remove ALL food or drink you brought from the property
Leave the key in the loc box.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 first aid kit
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Santa Cruz
Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this apartment is near theme parks and by the sea. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Boardwalk Bowl and Sky Glider are also worth visiting. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
Santa Cruz, CA
What's nearby
- Santa Cruz Harbor - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Twin Lakes State Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Ocean Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Seabright Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sante Adairius Rustic Ales - 12 min walk
- Jeffery's Restaurant - 18 min walk
- 四姐 Special Noodle - 17 min walk
- Crow's Nest Restaurant - 4 min drive
- Sampa - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
Roberta G.
27 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roberta G.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Casey H.
15 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place for Us
Casey H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
William C., Scottsdale
16 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect. Has everything you need.
William C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
William C.
12 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything perfect studio
William C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joseph C.
1 June 2019
Quiet comfort
Joseph C.
10/10 Excellent
Ryan B.
5 Mar 2018
Clean, modern, location, location,location
Ryan B.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Eileen N.
14 Aug 2014
Beautiful, Comfortable Studio
Eileen N.
About the host
Hosted by Anina Van Alstine
I am a cook, gardener, and I love France and Italy. I loved this property the minute I discovered it. I hope that you will also enjoy the contemporary feel of this home. I grew up in Europe and also in the mountains of North Carolina; the sophistication and yet sense of nature at the home appealed to me immediately. My father was an architect. He would have loved this property and I am sorry he never got to see it.
Why they chose this property
It is delightful! a private patio with non-fruiting olive tree and a light filled main room. There is room to dance and to do a movement practice. There is a wonderful sound system and the kitchen was created for a real cook. I love the colors and the hand held European shower in the bathroom. The lighting is fabulous, and I have decorated with Haitian and Mexican paintings as well as photographs of France and a Balinese hanging. Nothing is funky about the place...
You can walk or bike to down town and to local restaurants such as ' La Posta', 'linda's', ' Lillian's' and ' The Buttery'. The neighborhood is terrific. My favorite thing to do is to walk over to Verve for coffee, then down Seabright beach and the Walton Lighthouse...or you could go to Aldo's' and hang out!!!
You can walk or bike to down town and to local restaurants such as ' La Posta', 'linda's', ' Lillian's' and ' The Buttery'. The neighborhood is terrific. My favorite thing to do is to walk over to Verve for coffee, then down Seabright beach and the Walton Lighthouse...or you could go to Aldo's' and hang out!!!
What makes this property unique
Seabright, Santa Cruz, and all the benefits our community has to offer. A little patio with Proteas and other Australian plantings. I live at the back of the property and in the summer, will offer you vegetables as they grow. There is french and spanish lavender and rosemary in the garden as well.
Languages:
English, French, German, Italian
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