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Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach; Clean, Spacious, Bright, Booking Fall/Winter 24

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Oxford Beach House, Santa Cruz, CA
Living Room as Seen from the Entry Way
Living Room with Fireplace and 60' TV
2 Blocks to West Cliff Drive and Lighthouse Field State Beach
Entry Way, Stairs to Upstairs and Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Natural Bridges State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Double Bed/Sofa Sleeper in Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach; Clean, Spacious, Bright, Booking Fall/Winter 24

Two blocks from Lighthouse Field State Beach, West Cliff Drive & beaches. Ten blocks to fine dining, wine tasting, craft beer makers, yoga, and bakeries. This spacious home boasts gleaming hardwood and tile floors and a floor plan ideal for vacationing. High ceilings, crown molding, gas fireplace, built in cabinetry, Kitchen Aid appliances and plenty of storage set this home apart. Bikes, boogie boards, sand toys, and beach chairs are on site. Mature landscaping and a lovely cedar deck provide indoor/outdoor living at its finest! The house is a short walk to Steamer Lane, Steamer Lane Supply (casual cafe), and a short bike ride to Swift Street Courtyard: home to Kelly’s French Bakery, West End Tap Room, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing, and multiple wine tasting rooms, including Bonny Doon, Copious Winery, and MJA Winery. The floor plan reflects a modern approach to beach-style living with generous common living space downstairs complemented by three bedrooms and two full baths upstairs. The kitchen, dining and living room open to a sunny, private backyard. There is a half bath downstairs that is just off the kitchen. The kitchen has stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances with white tile counter tops and a breakfast bar. The backyard has a cedar trellis, built-in seating, deck, patio area, BBQ and outdoor dining table.

Upstairs, the home features a 250 sq. ft. master suite with a king-size bed, reading chair, wall-mounted TV, walk-in closet, a bathroom with shower/tub, dual sinks, cabinetry, and views of the backyard. 1000 Mbps Wifi included.

The second bedroom is 12 x 14 and has a queen bed, large closet and views of the backyard. The third guest room is 12 x 12 has two twin beds, a nightstand, and a walk-in closet with dresser. There is a built-in sitting area with storage where you can find games, toys, and other equipment. The second upstairs bathroom is across from the third guest room.

The house is equipped with 4 beach cruisers, boogie boards, beach chairs, sand toys, and a beach umbrella. We do not provide beach towels to our guests so please bring your own beach towels. This property is our second home and is located on the west side of Santa Cruz in a quiet, sunny neighborhood. Our neighbors are our friends and together we enjoy the tranquil beach lifestyle, and so will you.

Oxford Beach House is a 5-minute walk to West Cliff Drive where you will find Mitchell Cove, the Santa Cruz Surf Museum, Steamer Lane, and Lighthouse Field State Beach. It is located just over 1 mile from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk where you can find The Big Dipper roller coaster and many other rides and games. There is entertainment for everyone at the Boardwalk, including a bowling alley, laser tag, video arcade and outdoor concerts on the beach every Friday during the summer months. The Municipal Wharf is a great place for food or a beverage during the day or in the evening. The Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf is a 20-minute walk from Oxford Beach House.

Within one mile of our house you can find fantastic culinary options, craft beer makers, wine tasting rooms, surf shops, and beach style convenience stores. These are all within a 10-minute bike ride. If you feel like working out before you head out for some food or beverages, you can walk two blocks to Bethany Curve Open Space which is a par (exercise) course that starts at West Cliff Drive and moves six blocks inland along a dedicated green belt. There is a small creek running up the green belt and the creekside trail is ideal for walks.

Surf lessons with Santa Cruz Surf Academy: http://www.santacruzsurfacademy.net/
kayaking at: Kayak Connection at the Santa Cruz Harbor or Moss Landing: https://www.kayakconnection.com/
Wine Tasting with MJB Vineyards: http://www.mjavineyards.com/

Property manager

Chris Campana

Languages

Danish, English, German, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain 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

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Cowell's Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Main Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Steamer Lane Supply - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Parish Publick House - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach; Clean, Spacious, Bright, Booking Fall/Winter 24 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach; Clean, Spacious, Bright, Booking Fall/Winter 24?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach; Clean, Spacious, Bright, Booking Fall/Winter 24?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Home, 2 Blocks to Beach; Clean, Spacious, Bright, Booking Fall/Winter 24 located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lighthouse Field State Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 114 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelly P.

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

Fabulous House

Wonderful. Spacious and very, very clean. Large living room area great to relax in. We cooked every day and had absolutely everything needed in the kitchen. Great backyard. Centrally located to everything especially Steamers Lane. Highly, highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcy p.

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

Close to ocean, clean, quiet home

Lovely home, few blocks walk to ocean, easy to communicate with owner, great home to stay in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

M E.

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

Aniversary weekend

Great location,wonderful home beautiful beach neighborhood.We walked to all areas of interest and to view the sunset every evening during our visit.Furnished with gas bbq,bikes ,beach gear and a beautiful neighborhood cat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

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

Great stay with all the comforts of home!

Our multiple generational family stay for the weekend in Santa Cruz was wonderful at this home. There were 6 of us and we were able to spread out and spend time with each other. The house had everything we needed for our stay and was super clean. Including a huge variety of games. We will definitely book again if we are in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

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

Great central location

Great home base for our family Santa Cruz vacation. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

christi h., phoenix, az

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

Fabulous property

Great location Fun trip great owner Thanks for letting us rent your casa
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Fantastic house in Santa Cruz

Our family really enjoyed this house in Santa Cruz. Located in a great neighborhood and very roomy for our family. The house was well furnished, clean, and has a beautiful backyard where you can enjoy your morning coffee or dinner at the patio table. Would definitely stay here again next time we’re in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gray S.

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

Amazing family trip

We stayed here with our adult kids and had a wonderful time. The home was very clean and comfortable and the location was convenient to the water/ activities. We loved walking the neighborhood and biking.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Garrett R.

Great location, clean, nice place

We had a great time at this house in Santa Cruz. The location is great and the house is clean and well set up. It was very comfortable for my family of 4.

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

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

Such a nice spot!

We had such a nice stay at this house! The location is great-- close to beach, boardwalk, downtown, etc. Having the bikes was really wonderful-- such a fun way to get around! The living room is very comfortable for reading, games, etc., and the backyard is really pleasant. And, there's a friendly neighbor cat that visits!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yonca K.

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

Wonderful time in Santa Cruz

We had a fantastic time in this house, within walking distance to the shore and easy biking/driving distance to downtown Santa Cruz. Clean, comfortable, with ample space for our group of 3 adults and 2 kids. We would definitely come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Perfect location and comfortable house

We were in Santa Cruz with 2 other couples and this house was perfect. A short walk to ocean and close to many great restaurants, breweries and wineries. The house also had some cruiser bikes that we used to head up to Wilder Ranch state park and up and down the coast. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim b.

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

Great place for families

We had a lovely visit. We came to visit family who lived walking distance to the house. Barely needed a car since everything was biking distance. The house had everything - well stocked kitchen, plenty of towels, beach toys, bikes. The yard was also so nice and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Beautiful beach getaway

The house was great. I really appreciated that it was totally non smoking. I always hesitate to travel because I am very allergic to smoke and strong chemical smells and neither of those things were an issue at this property. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna V.

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

Amazing house in great neighborhood

We loved our stay in Oxford Way! The house is spacious and very clean, the garden is super cute, the neighborhood is so nice, walking distance to ocean and walkable to all the cute restaurants, wineries, stores in Ignalis St. Chris is a great host and communicator! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

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

Wonderful

The place exceeded our expectations and was perfect for our reunion. We relaxed outside on the deck, the house was clean and spacious and the location was great. Chris was easy to work with and responsive. We were really happy with the home and would reserve it again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christel M.

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

Great Location, Great Home

This home was very comfortable for our family of 7- we had 4 adults and 3 children. Ample space and all necessary amenities. The home is well maintained with plenty of dishes, towels, bedding, spices, etc. There are bicycles and lots of beach gear. Great location near the beach as well as Santa Cruz central. The beds were very comfortable and the quiet neighborhood was peaceful. There is a neighborhood cat that visits the yard and we looked forward to the daily friendly visit. Would definitely stay here again and recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R., Mill Valley

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

Best place to stay in Santa Cruz

Great quiet neighborhood, just blocks from the ocean. Could hear the sea lions and surf at night. House just wonderful with very well equipped kitchen! Also, great sofas, lots of games, puzzles, etc. Owner very responsive. Lots of mountain biking in SC as well biking around town. Did kayaking, swam in the ocean twice. Did the Monterey Bay Aquarium, some art galleries. Just wonderful
Stayed 27 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

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

Beautiful spacious home

We stayed for two weeks in February and the house was perfect for us. The house has high ceilings and a huge living room. The beds were all comfortable. We walked to West Cliff everyday because even on a bad day it is still beautiful. The kitchen was well appointed with coffee filters and some spices and oils. Towels were plentiful. The only thing that could be more useful would be an additional house key in case visitors split up to go to different locations but that is an extremely minor inconvenience. We would 100 percent recommend this rental and we have stayed in a number of different rentals in Santa Cruz over the years.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa A.

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

Had a wonderful annual Sibling Vacation here!

Wonderful property, minor miscommunication upon checkin that I didn't receive the lockbox code but that was worked out quickly enough. The property is quite lovely, while we brought our own e-bikes with us we would have been stoked to see the range of bicycles that they have for you to borrow. Shower heads could do with some replacing for sure, but that is the only negative feedback that I have. Check out instructions were super easy to follow and not obnoxious at all (although we ran the dishwasher and ran out of time to empty it before check out, didn't realize the cycle would take that long). Central location was great and with the bikes we never had to touch our cars once we got there! Which with Santa Cruz and parking you know that was a huge advantage. Weather was amazing and frankly just an all around good time. My siblings and I laughed so hard we hurt ourselves. Memorable time and would rent again if we ever go back to Santa Cruz for our sibling vacay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

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

Heavenly Santa Cruz Retreat

We absolutely loved our stay. We had no issues at all. But Jason & Chris were accessible & responsive to our inquiries. The location was perfect for our needs - quiet & removed from the business of Cliff Drive, but close enough to walk & take the cruiser bikes down to explore the beach & boardwalk. Very much appreciated the well maintained bikes & gear in the garage. Though we live in Nor CA, we couldn't have brought those bigger items that allowed us to go to the beach easily with what we needed. Loved the Kitchen/dish & service wear - perfect for our friends reunion. We had 6-8 of us, & were very comfortable! If you're lucky, you'll get a visit from Gizmo the tabby kitty on the back patio. He was a lovebug & not at all intrusive. He actually made our stay even better with his visits!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charity N.

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

Fantastic Getaway

Great property with everything you’ll need. Loved the outdoor space for relaxing and just sitting with the group at the end of our day. Plenty of space for everyone and just a relaxing place to be. The manager was easy to reach and very responsive. We appreciated the welcome bottle of wine at arrival as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G.

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

Annual Girls Trip

Great location and plenty of space! Nice backyard and a lot of amenities available. Chris, the owner, was always timely with his replies when I had a question or needed something. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Traveling for Mini Wharf to Wharf

This home was a wonderful, central hub for our stay. Beautiful amenities. Spacious. Very clean and comfortable. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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

Beautiful home, great location!

This house suited our needs perfectly. We had everything we needed. So much so, we found it hard to leave the house to explore! When we did, we enjoyed every minute of it. There are plenty of amenities within walking distance. Venturing further lead us to even greater experiences. We look forward to our next visit to Santa Cruz.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chris Campana

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I grew up in the Bay Area and for many years our entire family would spend days and weekends in Santa Cruz. My wife grew up about 20 minutes from the beach on the west coast of Denmark and is a huge fan of the coastal lifestyle. She and I met in Monterey while we were in graduate school 20 years ago.

Why they chose this property

We bought this house after looking for a place to call our second home for more than two years. The first time we walked into the house we immediately knew that this was the place for us. It is peaceful, relaxing, and light, characteristics that allow us to leave behind our busy schedules of work, school, and homework during the week!

Our kids love Santa Cruz, and spending time on the West Side is a great fit because of the proximity to the beaches, surf, and cool people. We love to ride beach cruisers, road bikes, and mountain bikes... and this area is perfect.

It’s been our dream to own a home in Santa Cruz so that our kids could experience the lifestyle we had enjoyed and the lessons we had learned as children and young adults. We look forward to spending many years at this house, but we are still working in the Bay Area so we won't be living here full time for a while.

What makes this property unique

World-class surf, great walking trails along the ocean, gorgeous sunsets, the sound of the surf and seals from your bedroom at night, private backyard with mature trees.

Languages:

English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish