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Light-Filled Carriage House Apartment- Blocks to Beach and Boardwalk

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Exterior
Living area
Flexible Seating. TV with HBO in secretary desk
Interior
Fully stocked kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 40.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Main Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Light-Filled Carriage House Apartment- Blocks to Beach and Boardwalk

Our 1928 carriage house apartment is situated in historic Beach Hill. It has been recently renovated, yet much of the original charm has been maintained. It is a perfect spot for families or small groups - close to many tourist spots yet located in a residential neighborhood.
Cowell's Beach (boogie boarding and surfing), Steamer's Lane (advanced surfing), Monterey Exploration Center, Boardwalk, wharf, Warriors basketball stadium, downtown, and West Cliff Drive (bike/walking path along the ocean) are all a quick 5 minute walk from our house.
The apartment is located in a private garden setting, away from the main street, behind our home. We hope you will love this historical neighborhood as much as we do!

Property manager

Sarah Wolfsen
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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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
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

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

We should mention

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

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Boardwalk Bowl and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting. Sailing, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Main Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hodgie's of the Boardwalk - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Light-Filled Carriage House Apartment- Blocks to Beach and Boardwalk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Light-Filled Carriage House Apartment- Blocks to Beach and Boardwalk?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Light-Filled Carriage House Apartment- Blocks to Beach and Boardwalk?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Light-Filled Carriage House Apartment- Blocks to Beach and Boardwalk located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

eric f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Nice place in a nice town
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a family to enjoy Santa Cruz!
The property was well kept, stocked with everything we needed (and more), and was quiet, safe and secure. The owners were friendly and helpful. Only a short walk into downtown and to the boardwalk. We all had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay in Santa Cruz
Location is fantastic, apartment is really clean and well equipped and Sarah couldn’t have been more helpful. A great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and quiet
Beautiful grounds, comfortable place, soft beds. We felt welcomed and very safe. Thank you Sarah and Lawrence.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and comfortable beds!!!
The apartment was clean, nicely decorated, and well stocked. The beds were very comfortable and the shower nice and hot. They were generous with a laundry room, fire pit, and surf boards although we didn’t use any. The street parking was not a problem. There are steep stairs to the apartment but they were well lit and a good hand rail (my mother who is 83 was with me). The location near the boardwalk was great for morning walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, wonderful host!
We absolutely loved staying at this adorable apartment located near so many experiences in Santa Cruz. Sarah did a lovely job in making us feeling welcome—great coffee, snacks, and even can of local beer! We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Santa Cruz Getaway
This was the perfect place to bring our 16 year old granddaughter for a few days. The location was perfect. The apartment was nicely decorated, very comfortable, and well stocked with everything one may need. The host, Sarah, had loads of information on local restaurants, activities, shopping, etc. Highly recommend as a home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
The cottage apartment was perfect. Very clean, everything we needed, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation Get Away
We loved the property and it was the perfect place to stay. Our daughter graduated from UCSC and we were able to drop our stuff a bit early and head to the ceremony. Our hosts have a lovely place close the Boardwalk and the beach. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Santa Cruz visit
Great property, close to the beach and all amenities. Great information provide by Sarah which helped us chose where to shop, dinner, etc. the hosts were more than happy to recommend places to go to.. Property clean and well maintained. Great facilities, laundry, beach stuff we could borrow.. even a pint of milk and coffee & snacks on arrival.. Definitely gets our family recommendation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect Vacation
The Carriage House is an absolute dream. It is a quintessential beach cottage offering a peaceful stay yet a quick walk to all the excitement and foodie heaven that Santa Cruz offers. The owners are very kind and helpful people, their recommendations and venue descriptions were spot on. The location comes with a bevy of unexpected amenities as well. The house is airy, bright and extremely comfortable. We cannot wait to go back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

S D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a family
We had a quick--but great--stay. Communication was excellent, check-in was easy, walking to the boardwalk was easy (even in the not-so-great weather), and the space was perfect four our family of four. The toys/games were an added bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location/apartment, fantastic host
My family and I traveled to Santa Cruz for the Ironman event and stayed two nights. The apartment is clean, bright, and in a perfect location, close to the boardwalk, beach, and Depot Park. Our hosts were incredibly gracious. I would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What everybody says!
Lovely property, could not have been easier, excellent location. Highly recommend for any travel needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyndra J., Clovis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family birthday
Celebrating our adoption anniversary. Great location and lovely space. Comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lolita H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodations
This is a wonderful, warm, inviting, two bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz. The central location enabled us to walk to several things. Hostess, Sarah, was very helpful. My grandson borrowed their surf board and happily was able to surf. This is a great place to stay. If I’m back, it’ll be here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
This was our second time here and again it did not disappoint. Sarah was just as responsive and accommodating. The cottage was lovely and comfortable for our family of 4. We were couple of blocks from everything so we walked everywhere and never had to worry about parking. And our favorite part was ending our trip with a fire in the backyard and making s’mores the night before we left. This may become an annual ritual. We will be back. Thank you, Sarah!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Santa Cruz
Very convient location, cute, quaint cottage house. We were fortunate enough to be there when the roses were in bloom. Their fragrance welcomed us back each day from our outing. My favorite part of Santa Cruz was and still is walking along West Cliff Dr. to Natural Bridges, so beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, convenient, and wonderful!
I highly recommend staying here. We are a family of 4 (husband, wife, two kids ages 5 & 8), and the space was plenty for us. The private backyard oasis was beautiful! Everything is within walking distance or just a few min drive into town. We had the pleasure of meeting our host and she was very kind. You cannot beat the privacy, quiet, and detail that you get here with any hotel. The small touches provided from a s’mores kit to beach toys, are appreciated as well. Thank you for letting us stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quality Family time
Sarah, the hostess was extremely helpful. The house was certainly well equipped, extremely clean and comfortable. There was beach equipment and a beach cart to enable a full day's pleasure and comfort on the beach. The outdoor space was comfortable,private and during the day a little sun trap. I would highly recomend this accomidation to anyone looking for a stay in Santa Cruz. 10 minute walk to the beach, pier and promenade.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Difficulty entering the property
The rental is located behind the main residence. The house numbers were not present on the street and also I had not received directions how to get through the gate. Luckily, my tech savvy brother was present and able to access a Wi-Fi hotspot so I could email our dilemma to the owner who was home. she came out straight away and helped us get inside. This was our only problem. Everything else went smoothly and the rental was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F., Woodinville, Washington, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect & adorable
Lovely host. Everything was perfect. Very comfortable beds and pillows, thick cozy towels. All details attended to—snacks, teas, coffee, and even fixings for s’mores in a little basket. There were Q-tips, shampoos & a first aide kit. Easy 5-10 minute walk to the beach, warf and boardwalk. 5 min drive to downtown. Easy parking in front (April). Down pillows on the couch. The owners take pride in their property. There was a washer dryer available. Will will stay there again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and Convenient
Beautiful and clean guest house. Very convenient for walking to the boardwalk and wharf area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SoSan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
A cozy place to stay while spending time with family, including my two year old grandchild. Great walking neighborhood (one block to the beach, boardwalk and wharf) and large garden to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend in Santa Cruz
The location of this property was perfect for the meeting of UCSC Alumni friends. The wharf, beach, Boardwalk, downtown and especially Kaiser Arena (where we took in 2 Bball games) are a short walk away. Sarah is most responsive, welcoming and there to help with any questions and concerns. She provides everything you could wish for. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Wolfsen

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Our family moved to Santa Cruz to be closer to family and enjoy the benefits of living in such a diverse and beautiful community. We love living life outdoors as much as we can and experiencing all the art and culture that Santa Cruz offers.

What makes this property unique

Our house is located in historic Beach Hill. It is between downtown and the beach and boardwalk. While you are here you can walk or bike to just about anything in town. We are close to museums, parks, movie theaters, live theater, sporting events, and shops, as well as the ocean, wharf, and boardwalk.

Languages:

English, French

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