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Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!

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View from the back deck
Enjoy a BBQ on our 35 ft. long deck.
Cement Patio below deck. Sit by the firepit at night and enjoy the city lights.
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Main Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

TV room

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!

Amazing location and views, this house captures the very essence of Santa Cruz. Walk to boardwalk, Seabright beach, the wharf, the yacht harbor, downtown Seabright and its variety of restaurants,......there are so many choices, you may choose not to drive during your entire stay.....And with our open floor plan, large windows, huge deck, and amazing views, you may choose not to even leave the house.

This house is perfect for a family retreat. The 35 foot long deck offers amazing views, a BBQ, and tables and chairs for outdoor dining. The dining room/great room has a large table with seating for 8 but can easily hold 10. A large supply of games and puzzles offers more family fun time around the table. Walk downstairs to a huge 'hangout' room that boasts a large flat screen TV with satellite and DVD. There is a love seat, easy chair, sofa/sleeper, and papazan chair for comfortable seating. There are also extra sleeping mats and bean bag chairs in the closets.

The master bedroom offers a queen bed, large flat screen with Dish TV and DVR, and a magnificent view. Bedroom 2 offers a queen bed, and bedroom 3 has a king bed and Dish TV. This house is ideally set up to be shared by two families. With 3 bedrooms and baths, each couple can have their own bedroom, while the kids can pull out the sofa sleeper, throw down some of the provided floor mats, and have a sleep-over in the family room.

For your enjoyment we also provide 2 beach cruisers, a beach umbrella, beach chairs, boogie boards, and an ice chest.

For added convenience and comfort we supply all towels and linens, toilet paper and paper towels.

Come fall in love with our house as so many others have done.

Keywords: Ideal Location, Amazing View, Walking Distance to Boardwalk, Beaches, Wharf, Yacht Harbor

Property manager

Lauren
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 001078

We should mention

A car is recommended 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. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk! located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Main Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 253 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 253 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

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

Nice location and view

We stayed for a week and enjoyed our time there - short walk to boardwalk and easy river path to downtown. Host great and easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher L.

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

91st B-day Celebration.

We enjoyed our stay and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Perfect place to stay in Santa Cruz

We had such a great time staying at Lauren's house! The beds were comfortable, the dining room table was large and fit everyone for dinner and the view from the balcony was beautiful and calming. We definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Stunning house and perfect location

When you first pull up to this property, it is very unassuming… But the minute you open the door the first words out of your mouth will be “WOW! The door opens to this large living and kitchen area and your eyes go straight to the amazing view out the back windows of the house… the view off the back deck is stunning and is perfect for sitting out there and watching the sunset… It is literally a short walk to the boardwalk, which is amazing considering parking down there is 25… This place was so conveniently located for Boardwalk activities… The inside of the house was very spacious… It is stocked with more than enough blankets, pillows, and towels… I will definitely be booking this place for all my trips to Santa Cruz.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

50th birthday reunion

What a wonderful way for a family that is scattered across the US to gather to celebrate our youngest’s 50th birthday. The home was perfect in every way. This was our first experience with renting a home and were pleasantly surprised. We will definitely do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen T.

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

Location to Boardwalk is Exceptional! Roomy Home as well!

We would stay here again. Thanks Lauren for your hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shilo L.

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

Great location

The house is centrally located so made it easy to move around Santa Cruz. It was clean & comfortable. Liked the downstairs area for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

Gorgeous View!!

We really enjoyed staying at this property. The balcony is gigantic and has wonderful views of the river. The home itself is much larger than it appears in the pictures. The bedrooms are huge, everything is perfectly clean, kitchen is well stocked with equipment, and the furniture (including the beds) is very comfortable. The owner was very accessible and responded immediately to any question we had. My only slight complaint is the description that it is "5 houses from the boardwalk" is a little misleading. It's 5 houses away, down a big hill, over the river and then a bit of a walk after that. Highly recommend this property and will definitely stay there again the next time we are in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

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

View

We really enjoyed the location and the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances H.

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

Perfect location

Love the proximity to the boardwalk. The house is very spacious and the view is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

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

Buena Vista Home

We enjoy staying here as it is walking distance to the beach and the boardwalk. This was our fourth time staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Relaxing in SC

The Casa Buena Vista is a perfect spot for a family vacation! Close to everything, beaches, boardwalk, marina, great restaurants, and downtown SC. Can't beat it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don L.

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

Great for MTB trip

Central location for the mountain biking we did in the area. Owner very responsive. And one of the few/only properties I could find in the area with a garage for bike storage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

Beautiful location

We had a wonderful gathering to celebrate my sons graduation. Loved location and space!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Fabulous location!

Fabulous location, clean, cozy and a GREAT PRICE! We're ready to book for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Loved our stay

Great house, great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie L.

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

Great location

Was great walking distance to boardwalk and the wharf
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

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

Girlfriends getaway

Nice place- plenty of room for all of us. Great view off the deck. The kitchen could use some organizing but well stocked. We liked the neighborhood and enjoyed a nice walk to a nearby park. Location was great for visiting the boardwalk and the downtown area. Overall we liked the place. Would go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

seann k.

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

Great house!!

Our overall stay was really nice. Would most likely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

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

Exceptional House for a Gathering

I was able to host a gathering for my daughter and her husband, the night before their wedding. With the balcony and the open living area, the space was perfect! We had about 35 people and there was plenty of space for everyone to mingle and have a nice meal . 😁😁
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

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

Wonderful rental

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this rental. Everything was as advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia S.

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

Another Amazing Stay!

My family and I love this house. This is the second time we have stayed here and it is the perfect house in the perfect location, even the grandkids were impressed! The house is within walking distance to the Boardwalk, beach, coffee shops and restaurants. Its located in a nice and quiet neighborhood, overlooking walking/bike trails and a view of the river. We love the time we spent here and will definitely book this vacation home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Just right

Wonderful location. Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

William M.

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

Vacation stay

Had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

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

Family Stay

Lauren's place was really nice and accommodated my family well. The only concerns I had was that some of the dishes were not cleaned well as was the coffee pot and grill. Lauren was very helpful and responded quickly when we had a concern. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lauren

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My husband and I have finally fulfilled our long term goal of moving to Santa Cruz and we could not be happier. We are enjoying walking along West Cliff Dr. everyday, gardening, taking art classes, the multitude of restaurants that this city offers and much more. After many years of craziness with kids and a husband who was in business for himself, this slower pace is a very welcome change.

Why they chose this property

My husband Rick and I bought this property because we knew that we would regret it for the rest of our lives if we didn't. The opportunity of a location this great within walking distance of so much, plus the bonus of a beautiful view was too much to pass up. In fact, I wasn't aware, but my husband had been eyeballing this side of this particular street for years. Our house is built over a ravine so the back yard has a panoramic view of open space, the San Lorenzo River, and the Boardwalk.

What makes this property unique

We enjoy walking to Boardwalk, the wharf, Seabright beach, the yacht harbor, Java Junction for coffee, Linda's Seabreeze cafe for breakfast, Betty's Burgers for any kind of burger you want, the Seabright Brewery for a beer, and the local museum in Seabright for a little bit of native history. We also enjoy bringing our bikes down to the path that runs along the San Lorenzo River and taking it into downtown Santa Cruz.

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