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Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach-Clean/Spacious/Bright, Booking Winter/Spring ‘24

Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach-Clean/Spacious/Bright, Booking Winter/Spring ‘24

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Oxford Beach House, Santa Cruz, CA
Living Room as Seen from the Entry Way
Living Room with Fireplace and 60' TV
2 Blocks to West Cliff Drive and Lighthouse Field State Beach
Entry Way, Stairs to Upstairs and Living Room

Overview of Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach-Clean/Spacious/Bright, Booking Winter/Spring ‘24

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Santa Cruz, CA
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Wharf2 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk3 min drive
  • Popular LocationNatural Bridges State Park6 min drive
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Double Bed/Sofa Sleeper in Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach-Clean/Spacious/Bright, Booking Winter/Spring ‘24

Two blocks from Lighthouse Field State Beach, West Cliff Drive & beaches. Ten blocks to fine dining, wine tasting, craft beer makers, yoga, and bakeries. This spacious home boasts gleaming hardwood and tile floors and a floor plan ideal for vacationing. High ceilings, crown molding, gas fireplace, built in cabinetry, Kitchen Aid appliances and plenty of storage set this home apart. Bikes, boogie boards, sand toys, and beach chairs are on site. Mature landscaping and a lovely cedar deck provide indoor/outdoor living at its finest! The house is a short walk to Steamer Lane, Steamer Lane Supply (casual cafe), and a short bike ride to Swift Street Courtyard: home to Kelly’s French Bakery, West End Tap Room, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing, and multiple wine tasting rooms, including Bonny Doon, Copious Winery, and MJA Winery. The floor plan reflects a modern approach to beach-style living with generous common living space downstairs complemented by three bedrooms and two full baths upstairs. The kitchen, dining and living room open to a sunny, private backyard. There is a half bath downstairs that is just off the kitchen. The kitchen has stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances with white tile counter tops and a breakfast bar. The backyard has a cedar trellis, built-in seating, deck, patio area, BBQ and outdoor dining table.

Upstairs, the home features a 250 sq. ft. master suite with a king-size bed, reading chair, wall-mounted TV, walk-in closet, a bathroom with shower/tub, dual sinks, cabinetry, and views of the backyard. 1000 Mbps Wifi included.

The second bedroom is 12 x 14 and has a queen bed, large closet and views of the backyard. The third guest room is 12 x 12 has two twin beds, a nightstand, and a walk-in closet with dresser. There is a built-in sitting area with storage where you can find games, toys, and other equipment. The second upstairs bathroom is across from the third guest room.

The house is equipped with 4 beach cruisers, boogie boards, beach chairs, sand toys, and a beach umbrella. We do not provide beach towels to our guests so please bring your own beach towels. This property is our second home and is located on the west side of Santa Cruz in a quiet, sunny neighborhood. Our neighbors are our friends and together we enjoy the tranquil beach lifestyle, and so will you.

Oxford Beach House is a 5-minute walk to West Cliff Drive where you will find Mitchell Cove, the Santa Cruz Surf Museum, Steamer Lane, and Lighthouse Field State Beach. It is located just over 1 mile from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk where you can find The Big Dipper roller coaster and many other rides and games. There is entertainment for everyone at the Boardwalk, including a bowling alley, laser tag, video arcade and outdoor concerts on the beach every Friday during the summer months. The Municipal Wharf is a great place for food or a beverage during the day or in the evening. The Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf is a 20-minute walk from Oxford Beach House.

Within one mile of our house you can find fantastic culinary options, craft beer makers, wine tasting rooms, surf shops, and beach style convenience stores. These are all within a 10-minute bike ride. If you feel like working out before you head out for some food or beverages, you can walk two blocks to Bethany Curve Open Space which is a par (exercise) course that starts at West Cliff Drive and moves six blocks inland along a dedicated green belt. There is a small creek running up the green belt and the creekside trail is ideal for walks.

Surf lessons with Santa Cruz Surf Academy: http://www.santacruzsurfacademy.net/
kayaking at: Kayak Connection at the Santa Cruz Harbor or Moss Landing: https://www.kayakconnection.com/
Wine Tasting with MJB Vineyards: http://www.mjavineyards.com/

Property manager

Chris Campana

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

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

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
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

About the area

Santa Cruz

This holiday home is located in Westside 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 Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.

What's nearby

  • Cowell's Beach - 19 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive
  • Ocean Street - 4 min drive
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Ideal Bar & Grill - 2 min drive
  • Starbucks - 18 min walk
  • Parish Publick House - 15 min walk
  • Panda Express - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach-Clean/Spacious/Bright, Booking Winter/Spring ‘24 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach-Clean/Spacious/Bright, Booking Winter/Spring ‘24?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach-Clean/Spacious/Bright, Booking Winter/Spring ‘24?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach-Clean/Spacious/Bright, Booking Winter/Spring ‘24 located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lighthouse Field State Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a nice spot!
We had such a nice stay at this house! The location is great-- close to beach, boardwalk, downtown, etc. Having the bikes was really wonderful-- such a fun way to get around! The living room is very comfortable for reading, games, etc., and the backyard is really pleasant. And, there's a friendly neighbor cat that visits!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spacious home
We stayed for two weeks in February and the house was perfect for us. The house has high ceilings and a huge living room. The beds were all comfortable. We walked to West Cliff everyday because even on a bad day it is still beautiful. The kitchen was well appointed with coffee filters and some spices and oils. Towels were plentiful. The only thing that could be more useful would be an additional house key in case visitors split up to go to different locations but that is an extremely minor inconvenience. We would 100 percent recommend this rental and we have stayed in a number of different rentals in Santa Cruz over the years.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach getaway
The house was great. I really appreciated that it was totally non smoking. I always hesitate to travel because I am very allergic to smoke and strong chemical smells and neither of those things were an issue at this property. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R., Mill Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place to stay in Santa Cruz
Great quiet neighborhood, just blocks from the ocean. Could hear the sea lions and surf at night. House just wonderful with very well equipped kitchen! Also, great sofas, lots of games, puzzles, etc. Owner very responsive. Lots of mountain biking in SC as well biking around town. Did kayaking, swam in the ocean twice. Did the Monterey Bay Aquarium, some art galleries. Just wonderful
Stayed 27 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heavenly Santa Cruz Retreat
We absolutely loved our stay. We had no issues at all. But Jason & Chris were accessible & responsive to our inquiries. The location was perfect for our needs - quiet & removed from the business of Cliff Drive, but close enough to walk & take the cruiser bikes down to explore the beach & boardwalk. Very much appreciated the well maintained bikes & gear in the garage. Though we live in Nor CA, we couldn't have brought those bigger items that allowed us to go to the beach easily with what we needed. Loved the Kitchen/dish & service wear - perfect for our friends reunion. We had 6-8 of us, & were very comfortable! If you're lucky, you'll get a visit from Gizmo the tabby kitty on the back patio. He was a lovebug & not at all intrusive. He actually made our stay even better with his visits!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Chris Campana

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I grew up in the Bay Area and for many years our entire family would spend days and weekends in Santa Cruz. My wife grew up about 20 minutes from the beach on the west coast of Denmark and is a huge fan of the coastal lifestyle. She and I met in Monterey while we were in graduate school 20 years ago.

Why they chose this property

We bought this house after looking for a place to call our second home for more than two years. The first time we walked into the house we immediately knew that this was the place for us. It is peaceful, relaxing, and light, characteristics that allow us to leave behind our busy schedules of work, school, and homework during the week!

Our kids love Santa Cruz, and spending time on the West Side is a great fit because of the proximity to the beaches, surf, and cool people. We love to ride beach cruisers, road bikes, and mountain bikes... and this area is perfect.

It’s been our dream to own a home in Santa Cruz so that our kids could experience the lifestyle we had enjoyed and the lessons we had learned as children and young adults. We look forward to spending many years at this house, but we are still working in the Bay Area so we won't be living here full time for a while.

What makes this property unique

World-class surf, great walking trails along the ocean, gorgeous sunsets, the sound of the surf and seals from your bedroom at night, private backyard with mature trees.
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