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Cement Patio below deck. Sit by the firepit at night and enjoy the city lights.

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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk8 min walk
Ocean Street8 min walk
Santa Cruz Wharf18 min walk
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)43 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The reason why I rated the category “accuracy of online listing” a 3 star was because the pictures on the site didn’t do...

Kimberly P.

Mar 27, 2024

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 5 Houses from 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

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Water view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

This holiday home is located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, and 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. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl 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 and cycling nearby.

Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk
Ocean Street - 8 min walk
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 9 min walk
Santa Cruz Wharf - 18 min walk
Cowell's Beach - 20 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬10 min walk
‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬14 min walk
‪Cruzin' Crêpes - ‬10 min walk
‪Hodgie's of the Boardwalk - ‬10 min walk
‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful View...and 5 Houses from Boardwalk! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful View...and 5 Houses from Boardwalk!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful View...and 5 Houses from Boardwalk!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful View...and 5 Houses from 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.

9.8

Exceptional

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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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

18 June 2024

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

LaVerne L.

2 June 2024

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

Roomy Home within walking distance to Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Lots of space for 7 people to spread out. Pleasant surprise to find another living room downstairs in addition to a bedroom and bathroom.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie T.

29 May 2024

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

This is the Place to Stay

With beautiful deck views of the San Lorenzo River and close proximity to the beaches and the Boardwalk, the house was perfect for our three-day family vacation. The two-level house had everything our family needed for comfort. Lauren, the host, was friendly and quick to respond to our needs. We hope to stay again soon.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

28 May 2024

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

Just right

Wonderful location. Close to everything

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

22 May 2024

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

Love VRBing from Lauren

The home is extremely comfortable and so close to the boardwalk we were able to walk everywhere from the home! We just loved this house! Will be renting again in the future if available!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

15 May 2024

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

Wonderful home in a prime spot

We loved our stay at this lovely home in Santa Cruz. We were initially going to be a party of seven, but last minute cancellations brought us down to four. The home is as described, only better! Beautiful views out the back and within walking distance to the beach, boardwalk and coffee shop. The home had all the amenities we needed and was spotless. We all slept great in the comfortable beds. I highly recommend this VRBO!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C.

9 May 2024

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

Wine tour stay

Great property for stay with 3 couples. Each had own bathroom. Beds were very comfortable. Excellent for gathering on the deck to sip wine and watch the sunset. Able to easily walk to boardwalk.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

24 Apr 2024

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

A House with A View and a great location

We loved both the view off the back (onto a lovely garden across the way, the San Lorenzo River and even a glimpse of the famed Boardwalk) and the location for walking (10 minute walk to the beach, 20 minute walk to the wharf). The house was large and comfortable and has everything needed for a great stay. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well equipped, and the backyard even provided a couple of delicious oranges and lemons. The hosts were very responsive (we wanted to extend our stay, and they made it a very easy to do so). Even though it is very close to the road, it is still quiet inside for very peaceful nights' sleep. We highly recommend this house.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

14 Apr 2024

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

Marlene G.

11 Apr 2024

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

Walk to Boardwalk

Very accommodating stay for 7 of us. Plenty of room, huge dining table and lots of games and activities for the kids. Short walk to the boardwalk where there is lots of fun thing to do!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

7 Apr 2024

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

Alex O.

3 Apr 2024

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

Cute house with great views

Overall was a great visit. Instructions for the protocols were easy to follow. The house was great and had a gorgeous patio with view. I wish the weather had been nicer but it was a great experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

27 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Such an amazing wonderful stay

The reason why I rated the category “accuracy of online listing” a 3 star was because the pictures on the site didn’t do the beautiful home justice. I was nervous renting the house because of the pictures but still chose the house because of location and it fit into my budget. When we arrived I was so very pleased with the cleanliness and the welcoming feeling the home gave us. The downstairs was PERFECT for the teenagers. Lauren was the best host. I asked her so many questions and she always answered promptly and didn’t mind my crazy amount of messages. She made the process so easy for me. I highly recommend this spacious wonderful home.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

seann k.

25 Feb 2024

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

8/10 Good

Chris W.

21 Feb 2024

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

Great Location and overall stay, a few minor issues

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here! The Location was fantastic as it was close to everything (seriously, like a 10 minute bike ride or 5 minute drive to anything). The deck had a great view of the river and the space itself was good for our group! The stroller and sand toys were also very helpful for us as our kids loved the beach! The issues: there a few ants in the kitchen, the main level bathroom, and a large number of them in the garage. They were likely being driven in by the rain, but we recommend the pest issues get resolved by the owner. The beds and pillows were not of great quality (at least for our liking). They were way to soft and seemed very old and worn out. Some of this is opinion but in general they seemed of low quality. Overall, the stay was great and this place did provide what we wanted for our stay, albeit with a couple minor issues.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

7 Feb 2024

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

Beautiful views and prime location

We enjoyed our short stay at this lovely house. It is located within walking distance to the beach. The house is spacious with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, 2 living areas, and a huge dining table. Lauren was really thoughtful and a pleasure to work with. We will definitely come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Davis, California, USA

27 Dec 2023

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

Nice House

The house is in a great location, has a super view, is well maintained and is comfortable and roomy. This was our family's third stay in the house during the holidays. That may be all you need to know.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurelle C.

22 Nov 2023

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

A lovely location

We had 6 adults and a child of 11years old. However, our car had a malfunction on Sunday mornings, so my son and I weren't able to go to the places that we planned to get to! Fortunately, we brought our own bikes, so were able to take a short ride. Then we did get the car looked at and fixed on Monday, but it took some time. We rode the bus with the rest of the family to Natural Bridges with our bikes. They took the bus back, while we, with my granddaughter, rode back to the house. My son went to pick up the car! A limited visit, but thankfully still had a good time! Laurie

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie L.

16 Nov 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

30 Oct 2023

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

Roomy house, lovely view, great location

The house was just right for a girlfriends’ visit to Santa Cruz. The size, space and number of bedrooms and bathrooms were just what we were looking for. We loved sitting on the deck enjoying the view in the mornings and afternoons and were happy to be able to walk to good restaurants. Lauren was a responsive host when we had a question about the heating and the house was clean with everything we needed for our vacation. We would definitely rent this house again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike H., Overland Park, KS

24 Oct 2023

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

Nice place in a good location

The house was well equipped and had plenty of room for our group. The location was good as it seemed we were never far away from where we wanted to go in the area. Also a great view from the big deck!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sagar W.

22 Oct 2023

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

Great for two or three families

Excellent host. Nice extras like bikes and boogie-boards. Walk to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

William M.

26 Sept 2023

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

Vacation stay

Had a great time!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Auðbjörg K.

23 Sept 2023

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

Happy guests

We enjoyed our stay very much. Nice house and good location.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Letitia S., Suisun City, CA

22 Sept 2023

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

Perfect for a girlfriend weekend

We absolutely loved this place. The owner was very responsive and we enjoyed our long weekend here. VERY close to the boardwalk (we could hear the happy screams from the roller coaster in the afternoon - it was a joyful sound) but also within walking distance to the beach. It was perfect for 4 long time friends to have a getaway and reconnect. I'm hoping to stay again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lauren

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.