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Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse

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Cowell Beach House
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6119.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Cowell's Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪29 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

About this property

Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse

Three houses from Cowell's beach, the Cowell Beach House offers the perfect location for anyone looking to be near it all. Steps to the Wharf, Main Beach, Cowell's Beach, the Boardwalk, Aquarius, Jack O'Neill Lounge, Steamer Lane, Lighthouse. Our unique 2 bedroom, 1 bath duplex comes outfitted with with garage, washer/dryer, back yard, LCD TVs, Wifi, BBQ.

Open for all travel!

B E D - C O N F I G U R A T I O N
Master: Queen
2nd Bedroom: 2 Twins
Family Room: Futon couch / Sofa Sleeper

A M E N I T I E S
* Free Wifi & High Speed Internet
* Washer & Dryer
* Full Kitchen w/ utensils, plates, cups, coffee cups
* Cable TV w/ HD channels, On Demand
* Beach towels, linens
* Outdoor gas BBQ with grill tools
* Kitchen cooking amenities provided
* Garage

N O T E S
* 100% NON-SMOKING PROPERTY
* Pets ok

A D D I T I O N A L
* 14% tax and $195 cleaning
* $80 pet fee (one-time)
* Check-in 3pm / Check-out 11am


Keywords: 2-Unit Beach Cottage, Beach House, Beach Cottage, Walk to Wharf, Surf, Sightseeing, Boardwalk, Cowells Beach, Near Downtown, Lighthouse, Disc Golf, Wharf, Natural Bridges

Property manager

Diana and Shay
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets not allowed on furniture or left alone
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
2 parking spaces available, 1 in garage/ 1 in driveway. May - September + Holidays from 9:00pm Friday till 9:00pm Sunday it's permit street parking.
Pets are not allowed on the furniture or to be left alone at the property. This is due to consideration of our neighbors and preventing noise.
Quiet hours are 8pm until 9am.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. 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

  • Cowell's Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Main Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Stagnaro Bros - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Steamer Lane Supply - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cowell Beach House - 1/2 Block to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cowell's Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 215 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

CRAIG M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach House getaway
Clean home, very nice neighborhood, super comfy beds and pillows. Quick walk to the beach. We enjoyed our stay so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Londa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location!
Incredible west side location! This little house had everything we needed and was comfortable. Close to the beach, wharf and downtown… but not on a public thoroughfare so it was quiet and felt safe. Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
We had a lot of fun at this place. It's so lose to everything and the house itself was perfect for us. It's well-maintained and had everything we needed to enjoy our weekend. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
The property is well suited for an excellent family get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting our Niece
The location was great, views on the walks amazing. The sound of seals were cute to hear outside. The stay was cozy and convenient. We will definatley stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

JILL B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Not great for older people
The location of this property is fabulous, close to Westcliff, a short walk to the Lighthouse and the Wharf. The hosts were very kind and very responsive. It was equipped, however, with aging and not quite clean appliances. The bathroom was tiny and had no towel hooks or places to put toiletries. The beds were okay but the linens were old; they ought to give them all to Goodwill. For the price, I think they could upgrade linens and appliances, replace the uncomfortable living room couch, and spiff up the bathroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cowell St beach house
Perfect location to Cowell St beach and a short walk to the light house. Beautiful safe neighborhood. I left a load of laundry in the dryer, they let me know and we arranged to get my clothes back. Will definitely start again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicest hosts, and fabulous location!
I know Santa Cruz fairly well as a former resident, and knew that this property’s neighborhood is perfect for a visitor. It still is. More importantly, I was more than beyond pleased with our hosts’ responsiveness as our plans fell apart but then came back together. Their kindness and flexibility was very impressive. You don’t get that from a corporate property. We are grateful to our hosts for hospitality at an amazing location where it can be hard to find a good property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Cottage
Cute home in a great location! We could hear the seals barking with the windows open! Clean, spacious and well appointed. We would gladly book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mona A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet as Advertised
This beach duplex is a little bit funky in a cool beach town kind of way and bigger than it looks in the listing. Despite all the crowds in Santa Cruz - this is a nice hideaway. We all found the mattresses a bit firm but agreed it was the most comfy couch we’ve had a VRBO!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lucy P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location!
What a great place to stay for a family trip! Walking distance to beach and boardwalk. Easy access to anything you want to do in Santa Cruz! The house accommodated my family of 4 and we utilized the backyard for barbecue dinners. The host responded immediately when we needed them and addressed concerns quickly. The house wasn't as clean as I expected it to be when we got there, but the host made efforts to rectify that right away. We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday weekend
Perfect place to enjoy everything Santa Cruz has to offer!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Our stay
Very close to boardwalk. We were able to walk to every thing. Loved that. Beds were very, very hard. Struggled with that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
Comfortable accommodations, excellent location. Easy walk to the beach, boardwalk, lighthouse and downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Senior trip getaway
Perfect location if you want to walk to everything but don’t want to hear any of the boardwalk or party noise. Quiet neighborhood, had everything we needed, water heater accommodated three teenage girls, and it was the perfect size to feel comfortable. Would definitely recommend staying here for any family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Wonderful location and comfortable place to stay. Definitely an upgrade to stay together as a family instead of in separate hotel rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Moeace H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Location was great
Bathroom had a bad smell, linens not clean, it was well stocked with amenities, we arrived and all the windows were wide open, we discovered why, the stench from the bathroom was horrible..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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