Santa Cruz Beach House - Steps to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse

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A room with a wooden side table, a lamp, a sofa, and a window with blinds.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, two black bar stools, a refrigerator, and a small island with a plant.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A bed with a metal frame, two pillows, a bedside lamp, and a wall decoration.
A backyard with a barbecue grill, outdoor seating, and a wooden fence.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Monterey Bay

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks. 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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Stagnaro Bros. - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Marini’s at the Wharf - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Makai Island Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shrine Coffee - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Cruz Beach House - Steps to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Santa Cruz Beach House - Steps to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse?

As of 8 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa Cruz Beach House - Steps to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse on 10 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,124, 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 Santa Cruz Beach House - Steps to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Santa Cruz Beach House - Steps to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Santa Cruz Beach House - Steps to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Santa Cruz Beach House - Steps to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Cowell's Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 214 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay here. The house was neat, clean, and well supplied with kitchen equipment. The location was also great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Close enough to all the fun but still far enough to enjoy some quiet time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was awesome the house was in walking distance for everything I love about Santa Cruz.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & amenities.Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location and great value (difficult to beat in the area) for a comfortable stay that allowed us to bring our family pet with us. Walking distance to all the attractions with little need to drive about. The host provided amazing flexibility regarding our stay as well, which went above and beyond expectations. Will be the first place we look to book again for a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was spot on wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BOARDWALK, PIER AND MAIN BEACH ALL EASILY WALKABLE.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host communicated very well. The place is adorable and walking distance to many things. We would definitely come stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cute place and great location. We all had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location. And for the price it’s a great value. It’s an older property with some remodeling and the bathroom is on the smaller side. Would recommend for a small family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot

Our family enjoyed our stay in SC. The location was great, accommodations clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

I frequently visit Santa Cruz area as my grandchildren live in Aptos I’ve stayed all over the area this is one of the best places to date
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for the kind review and hope you are able to come back to stay with us again. Diana
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Perfect location, convenient to everything Santa Cruz!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Staycation

Nice, open and spacious home. So close to walk to the beach and boardwalk also only a few minute drive to the grocery store if needed. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

family visit in santa cruz

nice, simple two bedroom home with enough updates to make it comfortable, close to beach as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect spot

Clean and great location. We will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
We're happy to hear you had a great time! We look forward to you staying with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Loved this place and dog friendly.If you have kids in college and want a place to stay close by this is it. The dogs could visit with the kids and everybody was so happy to see each other in such a great location setting. The owners are super nice too!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick trip to SC

Great little place close to the beaches and boardwalk. Perfect place to grab some sleep in a great neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was amazing and the little enclosed backyard and BBQ was a nice bonus. Had just enough space for us but we weren't there very much with so much close by. Great info ahead of time and easy check-in. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short walk to the beach

Enjoyed our time at this location. Short walk to the beach. Enjoyed time in the turfed yard to eat, play and relax during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location in Santa Cruz

This place serves as a great getaway for our family of 4. Would definitely come back! Great place if you have pets
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location😎 Location🎣 Location 🎡

Such a fun, quick family trip. Great location! Perfect space to bring our dog. Quiet neighborhood and safe location. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Santa Cruz beach house was great! The only recommendation I have was it smelled a little damp, or slightly moldy, coming from the laundry room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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