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Main deck, looking south toward Monterey

View of the house from the beach on a nice Fall day.

Living Room, looking west toward main deck

Sunset in January, view from living room

Overview
Amenities
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Location
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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz Harbor3 min drive
Capitola Beach6 min drive
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk6 min drive
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)46 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Our stay at the Aquarius was so peaceful and relaxing. Enjoying the sounds of the waves while reading a good book outsid...

Mundi M.

May 1, 2022

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunkroom

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

Lower

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beachfront house, panoramic ocean views, hot tub, garden patio.

This spectacular beach front house sits right on the sand, enjoying wide-open views of the sailors and surfers out on Monterey Bay. Check in, soak in the hot tub and watch the waves break on the beach. Barbecue your dinner down at the garden patio, then dine outdoors on the picnic deck, all without taking your eyes off the entrancing view. This great family home has an extra large, fully-equipped kitchen with a huge dining table that easily seats eight. Take your ease in the porch swing or hammock. Plan your adventures on the iMac computer with broadband WiFi Internet service. Clean up with outdoor shower, dishwasher, washer, and dryer. Then head out for the great Santa Cruz nightlife, or chill at home with the widescreen TV and HDTV cable service with DVR and blu-ray player. Walk to the Aloha Grill or the Taqueria Michoacan. Walk to the farmer's market. Warm up by the chimenea. Wonder where the week went so fast. Better make it two weeks next time.

Beach Access : This house is located at the edge of the beach, where it is protected from wave erosion by rip-rap. Beach access varies from season to season, depending mainly on the effect of winter storms on the sand level and lagoon location.

Parking: You can easily fit three cars in the driveway, and one more by parking valet-style. The nearest on-street parking is two blocks away.

Internet and computer: We provide broadband Internet access with wifi throughout the house and outdoor areas We also provide a 27" high-def (3560 x 1440) Dell monitor on a built-in desk in the kitchen, with comfortable office-style chair.

Phone: We provide free calling on our Ooma phone. You may also use our wifi for IP calling, if your cell phone supports that. Cell service is marginal.

Property manager

George Powers

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

The beach is just a few steps away, but you won't want to leave this huge deck!

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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

We encourage family vacation rentals

Events

No events allowed

Please contact owner for exceptions

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Strictly no smoking in house, no butts outdoors

There is room to park three cars in our driveway without shuffling, or four cars with shuffling, plus one car on public streets (only where legal).

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: please contact owner for exceptions

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 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 on 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. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.

Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min drive
Capitola Wharf - 4 min drive
Capitola Beach - 6 min drive
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive
Santa Cruz Wharf - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Oak & Ale - ‬17 min walk
‪Peoples Coffee - ‬18 min walk
‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront house, panoramic ocean views, hot tub, garden patio. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront house, panoramic ocean views, hot tub, garden patio.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront house, panoramic ocean views, hot tub, garden patio.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront house, panoramic ocean views, hot tub, garden patio. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastside Santa Cruz holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Santa Maria's Beach, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach. Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach are also within 15 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mundi M.

1 May 2022

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

Family getaway

Our stay at the Aquarius was so peaceful and relaxing. Enjoying the sounds of the waves while reading a good book outside was priceless.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Marla G.

14 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great escape!

Loved the location- yard- spa- Beds were pretty comfy. Only problems we had w property were the main room carpet was stained and very dirty and the people before us put dirty dishes away so we had to clean before using. The kitchen supplies were old and need to be replaced. Dishes n silverware were new and great. BBQ was awesome with outdoor fireplace. Hot tub was clean n serviced twice a week. Loved the view and being a billy goat walking down rocks to sand. Great dog beach. We would book this house again because of the view!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

9 Aug 2021

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

Beach House Vacay

We enjoyed our stay at the Aquarius House. Great home away from home on the beach. Cute and Clean. The Spa on the deck and outdoor area have a fantastic view of the Ocean and Beach activities. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jim A.

1 Aug 2021

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

beach house

Wonderful place. We have reserved for nest year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B., New Brighton, USA

25 July 2021

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

Beach Vacation

The house has that beach vibe and of course being on the beach was wonderful. All 3 of the outside spaces have their usefulness. One had an entry into the house and large table for dining. The lower level had a fire feature and the deck off the kitchen has the hot tub. We enjoyed the area as well, being close to town and state parks was great.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

rachel h.

4 June 2021

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

Relaxing stay

Great view of the ocean. Very relaxing neighborhood and quiet beach which allows dogs. House was comfortable and had everything we needed., Our teens liked biking around & being close to the beaches.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy K., CA

27 Feb 2021

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

Perfect in every way

We loved our stay at Aquarius! The property is even better than the pictures show. Loved watching the sunsets from the deck and relaxing in the hot tub. Communication with George was quick and easy. We will most definitely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracie B.

21 Sept 2020

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

Perfect Pandemic Getaway!

This place was great! After being home together 7 months straight, we needed a place we could go and be at the beach without having to be on the beach to enjoy the ocean. With three separate lovely outdoor spaces and great views from both the family room and kitchen, this property was just perfect. We had a lovely, comfortable, relaxing stay and I could not have asked for anything more.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heide P., Central Valley of California, USA

28 Aug 2020

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

Great beach access with a great view

My kids ages (15,15,13, & 8) all enjoyed having easy access to go out and run on the beach!! Play in the waves and build a sand castle... my husband was able to surf fish and caught a few Small sea perch... I was able to sit on the deck and watch them all while reading my new book of choice!! Overall was a wonderful relaxing getaway for our family!! Thanks

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dena K.

14 Jan 2020

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

WOW what a view!!

We enjoyed the property. The kitchen was huge and the space comfy! Clean and warm for the winter.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten R.

10 Dec 2018

Perfect beach house!

The owners were accommodating and the place was amazing! I have a 7 year old and a 2 year old. Both enjoyed! Would definitely stay again- didn’t want to leave!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Linda P., Gold Country

9 July 2018

Location Location Location

This house is situated perfectly for a family beach stay. The house itself is a little tired and good use some TLC but our family loved it anyway. The hot tub on the deck is a real plus. The realtor was responsive to most of our issues.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

11 July 2009

Family vacation 2009

This house was awesome! Perfect for a family with kids. Ours are 12, 9 and 2 years old and it worked for all of them.The older kids can easily play on the beach and be watched from the decks. Washing the sand off them is simple with the warm outdoor shower. Beach was not crowded at all, but it is covered with a lot of seaweed. You must be able to walk steadily down a slight rocky walkway to access beach. This could be trouble for an eldery person with limited mobility. Simple walk to tide pools for the kids to explore. You must also like dogs because this is a dog friendly beach. (never a problem though) The view is beautiful during the day or by moonlight. This is the first time we have rented a property that we have been 100% happy with, no complaints at all. I can't even think of anything that would of made this home better. The set up of this home is perfect if two families are sharing or the kids are old enough to crash in the downstairs alone. They have their own space to be kids and enjoy time without adults in their space! Roomy enough to all hang out together, or not to feel like your crowded. Close to the boardwalk for family outings or quaint little shopping in town. We will recommend this house to anyone, and if Santa Cruz is our destination next year , this is our house!!! Free telephone calls kept us in touch with our loved ones at home. The entire trip had a relaxed atmosphere and really did go by before we knew it, two weeks would of been better. You will not be unhappy with this house or location. The weather was mild so it does keep the beach feeling cool, you might need a wetsuit if spending much time in the water. Patio is perfect for evening BBQ or just relaxing by the fire. Hot tub is a great feature to finish off your night. Thank you for a wonderful family vacation !