Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach

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Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Santa Cruz, CA

Twin Lakes State Beach
4 min walk
Sunny Cove Beach
8 min walk
Santa Cruz Harbor
13 min walk
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
27 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

We love this home! We've had so many great family memories here and we are excited to be able to share it with others! It has plenty of space inside with a large deck and a beautiful back yard. It's just 11 houses away from the best family beach in all of Santa Cruz and there is a warm outdoor shower for when you return home.
Santa Cruz vacation rental permit # 221270

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Similar properties

Our beach! The Crow's Nest and other restaurants are a short beach walk away

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

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

About the area

Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, is home to this cottage. 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.

Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

Twin Lakes State Beach - 4 min walk
Santa Cruz Harbor - 13 min walk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive
Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive
Mystery Spot - 12 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬5 min drive
‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
‪Peoples Coffee - ‬19 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this family-friendly Santa Cruz cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Lincoln Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andrewq L.

27 Aug 2024

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

Magical and Memorable Experience

Thank you again Josh for your hospitality. We spent 5 memorable days at your Santa Cruz home. The amenities were excellent including towels, beds, and beach equipment. Every morning and evening walks to the beach we'll miss the most. BBQ and kitchen are top notch as we had all our meals there. Definitely a 10-star experience and we hope to return some day. Cordial neighbors too.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franci K.

26 Aug 2024

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

Great house for an extended family getaway.

We rented this house for a long weekend, Grandparents plus 2 of their children and their families. Perfect! Amazing location, good layout... Good times!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio G.

15 Aug 2024

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

Perfect Santa Cruz location

House was very clean, on a quiet neighborhood street, and our entire family (age range from 4 to 74) all enjoyed the home & slept well in the very comfortable beds. A great family-friendly beach is a short walk away. Will definitely want reserve this spot again for a future family Santa Cruz getaway!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryAlice B.

10 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

8 Aug 2024

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

End of summer getaway

Awesome home, definitely recommend to anyone. We BBQ"d, walked to beach, drove short drive to boardwalk,.. can't wait to go back

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil C.

6 Aug 2024

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

Great location near Twin Lakes State Beach

Great location near Twin Lakes State Beach. House updated well. A bit far from wharf and boardwalk and parking for guests a bit tricky on the small streets.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin George M.

29 July 2024

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

Fantastic getaway.

Came here for a mini family reunion and couldn’t have been happier. Wonderful host, great place, and unforgettable experience.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

14 July 2024

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

Great place

The house was perfect. Great outdoor patio! Will definitely book it again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

6 July 2024

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

Amazing beach house

The home is beautiful and well appointed. This is our second year staying at the property. We had an amazing visit with friends. We cooked every night in the large kitchen and enjoyed eating out on the deck. It is a very short walk to the beach and the home had beach chairs and sand toys which the kids loved. The beds are all comfortable and everything was very clean. We look forward to another visit next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy r.

5 July 2024

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

Family

Beautiful home. Great deck

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

15 June 2024

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

Great Multi Family Home

From the moment we drove up and opened the door it was fantastic! The home is by far the Best we’ve stayed at for 25+ years. An extra touch of fresh cookies on counter welcomed us. The home is clean, furnished nicely and stocked well. Josh, owner easy to work with and on his own reached out to inquire if we’d like a late check out. We also were able to check in early. Definitely would stay here again next year.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari A.

7 June 2024

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

Great family get away

Looking to get out of heat and enjoy family time at boardwalk ; was a fabulous time ! Great memories made ; perfect accommodations thank you again ! Would highly recommended

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audra S.

14 Apr 2024

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

Amazing property for our large group!

We stayed here for a long weekend with our group of 7 adults and 1 infant. We absolutely loved this property, and it was the perfect place for our large group. We would love to come back again in a heartbeat! The three levels of the property worked out great, since our group included multiple families from all across the U.S. Having separation with the three levels for sleeping and also communal places to gather, like the game room and living room, worked out great for our group. Everyone had plenty of space, privacy, and separation, but also enough room for everyone to come together when desired. The backyard was wonderful and enjoyable, with beautiful landscaping and gardens, multiple levels, and various seating areas. We had dogs with us, and they loved exploring the backyard, too. The kitchen was well-stocked and spacious. The beds were all very, very comfortable. The house stayed cool enough for us, and we did not even need to use any of the fans we brought with us. The location was fantastic. Close to downtown Santa Cruz and to Capitola, and to all the other destinations we had on our list. The neighborhood was quiet and felt very safe. Josh was very helpful during our stay and before our stay as well. His responses were quick and helpful, and he made sure our stay was excellent! I truly can't say enough good things about this property. By far the best vacation rental we have stayed in!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Y.

4 Apr 2024

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

Great proximity to the beach.

A 5 min walk to a great beach and some great restaurants. House is clean and spacious with some great landscaping. Different living spaces made it easy for our family with young kids. * they do have a pack and play, beach chairs and some limited sand toys. Overall, a great stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael m., Sacramento, CA USA

28 Mar 2024

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

Family Vacation

This is the fifth place we have rented. By far the nicest of them all. There was nothing we needed that wasn’t already here.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

molly n.

12 Mar 2024

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

Beautiful home away from home

Great location! Short walk to Blacks Beach. Gorgeous back yard!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

20 Dec 2023

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

Beautiful house - 5 minute walk to beach

Our extended family of 9 rented this house for 4 nights. We couldn’t have been happier. The house is beautiful. Plenty of space. Beds are super comfy. We did a lot of cooking - the kitchen has everything you need. Best part - 5 minute walk to a beautiful beach. We’d walk down with our coffees in the morning and watch the surfers. Radiant heat floors in the master bathroom were a nice touch. Owner was super accessible. Zero complaints. Would definitely return.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jean s.

3 Dec 2023

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

Everyone loved it

Our family of six adults and four children, ranging in age from 84 to 6, had no trouble making ourselves at home. Great location for family, lovely yard and decks. Everyone wants to come back.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie

28 Sept 2023

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

Great location, as pictured

House is as pictured and a great location within walking distance to food and coffee. Loved being able to walk to the ocean. The top floor gets a little warm during the day but we opened windows to help. Great communication from the team and cookies and fresh flowers were a nice touch within the home!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

renee g.

17 Aug 2023

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

beautiful comfortable house

very nice decor, comfortable house great family reunion kitchen had everything we needed. would stay there again

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

8 Aug 2023

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

Vacation Home

We absolutely loved our stay in Santa Cruz! There were 10 adults and a couple of kids, and we all agreed that we wanted to come back next year! The mixture of individual space combined with comfortable gathering spots was perfect. Great deck, lovely fenced back yard, Great kitchen, short walk to the beach. Good communication with the owners and property manager. Really, it was the perfect vacation spot.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

5 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful and spacious beach house!

We loved everything about this home. The location was excellent with just a short walk to the beach. The home was large with plenty of sleeping options on different levels. The decor was gorgeous and inviting, and the deck was great for hanging out in the evening with a glass of wine. High end kitchen was very well stocked. The special touches of fresh hydrangeas and chocolate chip cookies were thoughtful and appreciated. We were lucky to find this on short notice and very pleased with the rental. Excellent communication with owner and property manager. Overall outstanding experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

fran c., Fresno , CA

31 July 2023

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

13th Street Beach Home

Beautiful home within a 5 minute walk to the beach. It is an older home that has been remodeled; great kitchen, delightful outdoor deck, and enough bedrooms and bathrooms to easily accommodate 3 generations of our family. Two separate living areas allowed the kids to enjoy games and the TV in the upstairs family room, while the adults could gather downstairs. We look forward to a repeat visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

4 July 2023

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

Beautiful beach house

I sort of hate telling the truth, because then everyone is going to want to book this house. Here's a summary of all the great things: - house is beautiful, coastal living decor throughout, tastefully done - very quiet street. We felt completely safe letting our 11 & 12 year olds walk to the beach on their own - no street parking nor parking lot nearby for beach visitors, so the beach down the street was not crowded at all. You pretty much had to be staying in a house on a surrounding street to access the beach, which we loved having a somewhat empty beach - the house is exactly as pictured. We had 6 adults and 6 kids; we loved that there were two living rooms. There were also lots of large closets in the kids rooms for them to have "forts". Our kids also loved running around the backyard - this place was well stocked for us: plenty of silverware, kitchen towels, kids cups/bowls/plates. - the knives in the knife block were sharp, and actually cut food properly. I have never experienced this in a rental house I know someone else mentioned losing keys, but during our rental we didn't have any keys. It was an electronic lock on the front door. Cons - the bathrooms are on the smaller side. This didn't bother us, but I imagine some people might be annoyed. - kitchen table only holds 6. Again, this was fine for us as we had a kids table and an adults table - we used the table on the patio for our second table.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

14 Apr 2023

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

Excellent house in an excellent location!

We loved staying at Josh’s home. The location was perfect. A short walk to a neighborhood beach, and to restaurants and coffee shops. A quick drive to the boardwalk, seymour aquarium, and downtown Santa Cruz. Josh was so easy to communicate with, and so gracious when we lost the keys. The house is very clean, comfortable, cherry and modern decor, and stocked with every necessity you would need. The kitchen was very well stocked, and easy to cook in! The backyard is big and well taken care of. The only downside to this house was the bathrooms. There is no bathroom on the main level of the house (only one is in the primary bedroom). The guest bathroom on the 2nd floor is very small, and a bit awkward to use. Either than that, the house was perfect for our family spring break vacation! Thank you Josh!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023