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Just 1 House to Beach,Spa,Dog Friendly,Kid Friendly, Views,4+Kings,GatedParking

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Just one house to the beach.
Spectacular sunset views from the deck!
700 sq. ft. deck & enclosed yard with hammock and spa.
Relax in the brand new 2023 spa with powerful jets!
Large living room with ocean view dining.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10269.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Pleasure Point Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Dining Room, with Ocean View.

1 Double Futon

Entertainment Room With 42' Blue Ray TV

1 Double Futon

Game Room leads to outdoor Jacuzzie Spa.

2 Single Beds

Living Room with Ocean View.

2 Double Futons

Master Suite

1 King Bed

North Ground Floor Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

North Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

South Ground Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Outdoor Hot Shower

Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Just 1 House to Beach,Spa,Dog Friendly,Kid Friendly, Views,4+Kings,GatedParking

You won’t want to leave our large beach house, just 1 house away from the 26th Ave Beach.
Enjoy relaxing ocean views from the second story decks, dining room, kitchen, living room, and master bedroom. Take a romantic sunset stroll on the beach, fall asleep to the sound of the waves, and drink your morning coffee while you watch for dolphins, sea lions, and surfers.

The 26th Ave beach is a popular spot for surfing, boogie boarding, families, and dogs. After playing in the sand, rinse off in our hot outdoor shower, then jump into the new hot tub.

On Sundays, walk or ride one our personal bicycles to the nearby Live Oak Farmer's Market. Remember to bring your helmets!

𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙢𝙞𝙩 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩! Our goal is to be upfront about occupancy limits, extra fees and Transient Occupancy Taxes!
*As of 03/23/2024, Vrbo has stopped including required T.O.Tax to the payment detail total, even though they say that their fees include "Fees and Taxes". Therefore we will be adding the required 14% tax to the total and submitting the tax amount on your behalf as required by the County of Santa Cruz, tax authority and our Vacation Rental permit.
Warning!!! Vrbo has just added this note to the owner's site:
"*To comply with your local laws, you'll need to collect an additional tax when your guest arrives for their stay. You will then need to pay it to the appropriate governing body in your area."
I suggest that you find us somewhere else using our title for this listing until Vrbo gets their accounting straight.
Because we have no idea at this time what they are doing with tax funds, until we do we are asking our inquiring guests to find us on other sites using our site name at the top of this listing.
•We strongly advise you read the entire rental agreement.
•The county requires all adult guest are on and sign a rental agreement. (Permit#211330).
•Base rate includes 8 overnight guests (children + adults). 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟮 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 $𝟰𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁/𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁.
•There are external 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘀 located at entry to house ensuring that our occupancy limits and those of local county laws are being respected.
•No fireworks, firearms, candles or incents are allowed on property. Firework possession has a $1000-$10,000 fine anywhere in the county including the beaches.
•Also, beach may be unavailable for periods, hours/day, or longer and is out of our control do to sand bar movement on the coast, weather, or tide destruction.
*As of 03/23/2024, Vrbo has stopped including required T.O.Tax to the total, even though they say that their fees include "Fees and Taxes". Therefore we will be adding the required 14% tax to the total and submitting the tax amount on your behalf as required by the County of Santa Cruz, tax authority and our Vacation Rental permit.

Property manager

Jean Gelbart

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Age 8+ counted as adult towards 10 guests max.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
Additional fee per pet, per week.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed only in yard.
A limited number of day visitors are allowed at $10.00/Day Visitor/Day. Ask before paying non-refundable booking as fees will be applied regardless.
Security cameras are located on the property to ensure safety of guests and to investigate any violations of the rental agreement, including damage.
Base rate is for 8 people. Additional guests are $40/night/guest and charged over entire guest 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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 211330

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 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Pleasure Point Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Capitola Beach - 7 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Just 1 House to Beach,Spa,Dog Friendly,Kid Friendly, Views,4+Kings,GatedParking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Just 1 House to Beach,Spa,Dog Friendly,Kid Friendly, Views,4+Kings,GatedParking ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just 1 House to Beach,Spa,Dog Friendly,Kid Friendly, Views,4+Kings,GatedParking ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Just 1 House to Beach,Spa,Dog Friendly,Kid Friendly, Views,4+Kings,GatedParking located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz holiday home is located by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Moran Lake Beach and Santa Maria's Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location, though be prepared to deal with some issues.
We had bathroom issues in 2 of the bathrooms, and one of the washers/dryers were not working. Additionally, I was told in advance that some of the pull out couches were broken. I did not get any follow up info if they were fixed, so one of the guests had to do quite a bit of guess work to find a bed to sleep in over our stay. I also had to cancel my plans the day after thanksgiving due to some aggressive calls from the owner to let someone in to inspect the broken washer/dryer. It frightened my mom, who was the only person staying at the house at the time, and then called me to tell me that it somehow it was her fault that she decided not to let a stranger into a home that we were renting. Location is great though. One minute from beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girl’s weekend
House has a great layout, plenty of room. Fully stocked kitchen. We could see whales breaching while we had coffee on the balcony. Steps away from the beach. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lora S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Lovely views, convenient to a lovely beach
The property was a little dated for the price but very comfortable and with plenty of room for our family of 10 (assorted ages). Lots of plates and glassware. Had some trouble with the stove. Large table and plenty of chairs, again with a lovely view. The beach is great, not too crowded despite being small, and very handy to be able to nip back to the house for snacks, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Great location, clean home that was well-stocked
Overall we had a nice stay. However, when we arrived we had no idea how to access the house and were not given any instructions on how to get inside. I messaged the host multiple times (email, VRBO app, etc.) and (still) never heard back. After waiting 2+ hours my husband finally found a window to crawl through to get in. The house is in very good shape for how old everything is. It was also very clean but when we arrived had an awful cleaner smell that took a while to get rid of. It is well-stocked with lots of great things like bikes and wetsuits and the hot tub is nice to have as well. The location is great and it has lots of parking. Communication with the host is challenging so if you can deal with that along with 1960's style decor then it's a great place to rent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, relaxing, beautiful home.
My family enjoyed the spaciousness of the site. The ocean roar and view were exceptional.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Beach House!
We had a great time staying at this house! The location was wonderful...secluded yard and proximity to beach! Each day had just enough low tide hours to get out there and play in the water. We brought our own wetsuits and boogie boards, though the house did offer a few options. The hose to rinse sand off was so convenient. The hot tub and fireplaces were perfect for warming up after the beach. A television in the upper living room would have been nice since it gets pretty dark up there when the sun goes down. The bikes were in pretty rough condition, but I was still able to ride one up to some shops. That was fun! Overall, we really enjoyed ourselves here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aida J., Fremont

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location, Wonderful Home
The house has so much space! It was perfect for a New Year's getaway with family and friends. The location is amazing and the owners are incredibly lovely. The house has everything you need and we can't way to book another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Patricia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Christmas listing
We liked the house a lot and it's location was good, too. We were charged for anyone who visited while we were there. We had two family members who were only there for one afternoon/evening, which seems weird. Some close friends wanted to visit for a few minutes, but didn't because we didn't want to get charged more. One of our anticipated family members, couldn't come and we had a friend visit for less than an hour. So that should even out, but we don't know yet. When we arrived the lock box didn't work and it took us almost a half hour to get it to work with the host being on the phone instead of on site. The contract said be there by 4:00 but he wasn't there. The TV in the house didn't work either. Good: We really liked the house for the size of our family and the location was lovely. We had access to the Two-Six beach and a great view from the deck on the second floor of the house. Lot's of sleeping and being space and we never felt that we were on top of each other. The kitchen was great and well supplied from pans to coffee cups! There were two refrigerators, which kept us from running home for stuff or shopping a lot! There was space in the garage for some craft work needed to complete some gifts, and wrapping space throughout the house. I would recommend the house for a large family, including dogs. I would rent it again if the price was reduced a bit (lots of weird charges) and the two things were fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R., Santa Cruz, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect Beach Spot
We gathered our little family from all over the country for my Mom's memorial. The location away from the crowds, just steps to the beach, beautiful sunsets from the deck, comfortable sleeping arrangements. Fun and reflection.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ruthanne B., Manteca

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Cool, sunny days in Santa Cruz
What a wonderful week. We were only steps from the beach. The weather was cool but sunny, a wonderful reprieve from triple digit weather at home. The house was spacious with lots of nooks for privacy and open space for fellowshipping!!! It was well furnished with everything we needed to cook in the kitchen, play at the beach and entertain ourselves. Ping pong was popular!!!! We even managed a few bike rides, exploring Pleasure Point. One interesting glitch was the Wharf to wharf race taking place just as we were preparing to depart. The street was closed until 10:30, a bit of an inconvenience for one of our party who wanted to leave early. But overall it was a terrifc family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cinco De Drinko!
Had a great stay! 4 couples with four king beds worked perfect! location is great, loved the house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Place for a vacation
The property is simply lovely, ocean views are featured from the entire upstairs. The house was so well furnished, plenty of everything you could need, and you can't beat the location with a beach just steps away. Jean was very nice and helpful, all in our family Thanksgiving agreed that it was the perfect place for a get together
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach home!
The location was great! It was an easy walk to the beach for all of us ranging in ages from 2.5 years old to 81. The house has amazing views! It was very spacious with all the amenities and more. We were so thankful the owner was willing to share her home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Room size & layout was perfect for 9 adults. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C., Fair Oaks, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., Pleasanton, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation rental.
Great location and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
View was beautiful! Close to everything. Had everything we needed including beach towels, chairs, etc. Totally worth the money. If I come back here again, I will look for this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Karmen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and well equipped
The house was great for our needs. I only gave it 4 starts because the hot tub was out, and needed repair. We had booked it partly because of that. We have 3 small children and the house was so well equipped for beach activities- even had a stroller. The interior is older but well kept up. Jean was amazing over the phone. She offered local restaurant suggestions and was very accommodating and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nadia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
We stayed here for a family wedding that was in Soquel. We had 4 different households (10 ppl) ranging in age from a 1 year old to 60 year olds. Overall the location can't be beat, it's a huge house and lots of room to spread out. The house is one in from a great beach and there are awesome views from the kitchen and living room. It's close to Capitola and was only 15 mins from the wedding venue. The only tiny minor comment is that there are lots of random rules posted throughout the house which seem a little overboard-- for example the bathtub drain has "for owner use only" written in sharpie marker. They also request that you wash 4 loads of towels upon check out which I have never seen at a vrbo, especially with a very hefty cleaning fee that seems like a big ask. Anyway, that aside it was awesome and highly recommend the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

bart v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Location was awesome. Well supplied. Had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana and Ron B., Thousand Oaks

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nice place but Be Aware of the logistical requirements & phone calls on front end
I come from a family of Vacation Rental owners & we are world business travelers, and I must say the place has a lovely location for large groups. (Our cap was 10 adults.) Having a view of the Pacific Ocean is always welcoming to the eyes. But for the money we were spending I was disappointed that the bedroom closet door hinges were off its rails, several light bulbs were burnt out ... including in the shower where we needed to use it at night, (not good when you have an business event to get ready for ), so I would have thought this place should be ready to go in all aspects. Also, as a business traveler, I like the booking process and arrangements to be simple and streamlined, so I was surprised at the third party protocols and logistics of phone calls and paper work that I would have to go through because technically the city likes its vacation owners to treat the guest stays in the form of a rental agreements, and thus, the process was getting long and arduous. Had I known I would have to go through this process, had I been warned, I think for our needs and scenario, I would have passed on this location. I have stayed at plenty of other places before, where the the city/county requires this rental agreement status but I never felt like I had to jump through so many logistical hoops and phones calls working with a third entity arrangement. However, if you don't mind going through this, the place is absolutely lovely, and I can see where families and visiting guests might really enjoy this. The accommodations are great and there are many ways the home makes up for the logistical requirements of this place. Parking is amazing and there is a security gate that hugs around the premises. So I recommend to VRBO travelers to ask questions of the host before you book, and know what you need out of this VRBO space before booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Carolyn R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disappointed
Needs updating, my bedding was stained my nieces pillow case stained,grill filthy we didn’t use it. Beautiful big windows dirty upon arrival. Hot tub not working entire stay. At the price point we payed,very disappointed. There were 8 of us
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa J., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven
The home was perfect for a family of three. The location was absolutely stunning. We will be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shantel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Family Getaway
Our family had a great, relaxing stay at this Santa Cruz house. The location is great, one house away from the beach. It was great to walk down to the beach with our kids and be close to the house. The outdoor shower was also great for everyone to wash off from the beach (with warm water). The hot tub was great to enjoy after spending the day at the boardwalk and the beach with the kids. Owner and local property contact were very friendly and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location at the beach
The house is in the perfect location, one house off the beach! They make the sleeping arrangement really flexible with making the beds into kings or twins. Lots of great additions to the house - bbq, ping pong tables, bikes, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jean Gelbart

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This property is owned and managed by a single family, and this is our only vacation rental.
We are a family of 4th/5th generation Californian's who grew up visiting Santa Cruz for family vacations and romantic get-aways. In 2007, while visiting the beach on just such a trip, we saw this beach house for sale and bought it! Our dream was to be able to visit Santa Cruz overnight periodically throughout the year, and have a space big enough for our family to come together and enjoy the beach.
We would not be able to maintain the costs of owning the property without short-term vacationers like you, and we are grateful for the chance to share our lovely beach home and the joy it has brought our family.

Why they chose this property

The house is literally a 20 second walk to beach access, and within 2 blocks on either side there are other beach access points. Within a 5 minute walk there is a trail to go for walks with dogs, and the Live Oak Farmer's Market is just a 2 minute drive. There amazing options close by for surfing, recreational runners, bicyclists, hikers, and bird watching. Fine dining and shopping is just minutes away, as well as cafes, thrift stores, and tasty hole-in-the-wall eateries.

What makes this property unique

In addition to the amazing location, the property itself is special because of the spacious floorplan - 2900 sq. ft. has an open floor plan and comfortably accommodates up to 10 adults. The upstairs kitchen, deck, and living area is made for entertaining and enjoying the ocean views and sea life, and the occasional paraglider! The backyard is also magical - enough room for a large hot tub, hammock, small garden, and lawn, but cozy and intimate.
All this is hidden away and secure behind the automatic driveway gate. The ample parking was also a draw for us - 2 cars can fit in the garage, and we have managed to fit an additional 3 cars in the driveway!

Languages:

English, Spanish