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Just STEPS from the Sand--Awesome Views! Perfect Family Beach House!!

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The beach is just a few steps away, but you won't want to leave this huge deck!
La Sirena is a registered historic landmark with all the modern conveniences.
Living room features a wood burning stove and large TV w/cable/wifi Perfect for
New kitchen with everything you need.
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom (1) Master ensuite

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Just STEPS from the Sand--Awesome Views! Perfect Family Beach House!!

** Note: We understand your concerns about having a clean environment for your family vacation. We are practicing all CDC recommendations to ensure you can have a safe and relaxing stay at La Sirena. Guests should purchase CFAR (Cancel for any reason) insurance. Please contact us with any questions or concerns. **

Stunning Ocean/beach views and just 2 houses from the BEST beach! No street to cross. Have the time of your life!

This one-of-a-kind historical Victorian/Queen Anne beach house will beckon you like the siren of the sea that she is and you won’t want to leave! All the charm of a romantic inn and the privacy and space of a well-appointed family home is yours as you relax on the huge roof-top deck taking in the panoramic views of Monterey Bay and the expansive beach that sits just steps away. Watch whales, otters and dolphins frolic and pelicans soar right from the comfort of your chaise lounge.

The location couldn’t be better for sunny weather, boogie-boarding, nearby surfing, exploring tide pools, and all-around fun in the sun. Located at Santa Maria Beach/Live Oak and near Sunny Cove.

La Sirena offers everything you could need for a wonderful vacation.

-Open Kitchen/Dining and Family room showcase spectacular white-water Ocean views. The newly renovated Kitchen comes with everything you need to prepare a gourmet meal right at home including a Large Fridge, dishwasher, convection oven, and gas stove.

- The large Living room features a wood-burning fireplace/stove and an upright piano, an HDTV with DVD/Video player (cable & wifi), and more than 20 games for family fun.

-2 south-facing Decks: lower deck right off the family room, features a large gas BBQ and built-in seating and a teak table & chairs; the large upper deck accessible via a spiral staircase features a round teak table & 8 chairs, 2 chaise lounges, 2 Adirondack chairs, and a large umbrella and of course, the spectacular views of the Monterey Bay and beach.

- 3 bedrooms and 2 baths: The master bedroom features a queen-size pillow-top canopy iron bed, a walk-in closet, and a private bathroom with a stall shower. Bedroom #2 features a queen bed and a bunk bed with twin on top and fold down full below. Bedroom #3 features a queen Sleep Number bed and a standard twin. There is also a sleeper sofa in the family room. The second bathroom with a shower over the tub is situated between bedrooms 2 & 3.

- HDTV & DVD/VCR cable + high-speed Wi-Fi/Internet provided.

- Washer/Dryer, a sheltered space for bikes, beach chairs & a beach umbrella, and coolers are available for your convenience. Security alarm system.

- All linens and towels & large beach towels are provided.

Centrally located, you have just a couple minutes' drive to Capitola Village & wharf, Pleasure Point, the Yacht Harbor, downtown Santa Cruz, and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk & wharf. You can walk to nearby restaurants, convenience stores, Starbucks, and the Sunday farmers’ market. Famous surf spots the 'Hook' and 'Pleasure Point' and 41st Ave. cafes and boutiques, Capitola Mall, New Cinelux theatres, and grocery stores are also just a short bike ride away.

La Sirena is perfect for a romantic getaway and a family beach vacation. Why choose just one when you can do both? Don’t delay, after years as a private family home, this exclusive ocean retreat is available for rent on Vrbo and it's affiliates only—book it today!
Santa Cruz county CERTIFICATE #221197

Exterior-only security cameras for the protection of our guests and the home.

Property manager

Bill & Julie Sautter
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

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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
Note from host: check with owner
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Main Beach - 13 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brady's Yacht Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Just STEPS from the Sand--Awesome Views! Perfect Family Beach House!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Just STEPS from the Sand--Awesome Views! Perfect Family Beach House!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just STEPS from the Sand--Awesome Views! Perfect Family Beach House!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Just STEPS from the Sand--Awesome Views! Perfect Family Beach House!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastside Santa Cruz holiday home is steps from Santa Maria's Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

So easy to get in the ocean!

Steps away sums it up! Easy beach access and great rooftop view of the ocean as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Wonderful Beach House

Our family was visiting for a family wedding. The house perfectly met our needs for space and location. It was clean and well equipped, comfortable and such easy access for beach walks. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Hidden gem in Santa Cruz

Our stay at La Sirena was wonderful. It’s a great property- quaint and vintage with the right updates to make it livable for a whole family. The location is amazing - it’s clearly a favorite access point for local surfers and beachcombers. It was also central for a. Umber of day trips to Monterey, Carmel, and San Jose. There was a local power outage during our stay, and the owners were super communicative throughout. The only thing that would have made the stay in A+ plus would be a few minor updates to finicky toilet handles, and a slow water heater. Otherwise, well worth the trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen E.

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

Fabulous place and location

From the street it's an adorable Victorian. Inside, a large lovely home with so many beautiful decorations, especially the wooded mermaids. Then you go up to the top deck and Wow, just Wow! The beautiful beach almost feels like a private club, with only a few tourists and mostly locals. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gloria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Quiet Cottage

Great ocean views. Did not like climbing up and down the wooden stairs to get to the beach. In the listing it appears that the beach is steps away but it really was not.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sadie G.

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

Just what we were looking for

Great location! Cozy house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Peace & Tranquility at the Beach

La Sirena provided just the answer to such a crazy world! Growing up in Santa Cruz was a blessing though I had moved away in 1990. Rarely visiting in the years since we had a large family gathering to attend & I wanted my family to experience the ocean way of life I grew up with, La Sirena provided it. The song of the waves does wonders for your heart & soul. Waking up for coffee & reading a book sitting in a chair watching the ocean never gets old. oh, & if you like mermaids this is your place! Nautical decor & old fashioned beach cottage charm, all within steps of the sand.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime T.

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

Family & Friends

This place was amazing! It is located near the beach which is a close 30 second walk. The views are unbeatable from the top deck. It was the perfect place for two families with kids ages 5 to 9 years old. There was plenty of room for all! Check in process was super easy and parking in front of the house was perfect for our two vehicles. We highly recommend and will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dierdre D.

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

A beautiful beach getaway

Such an amazing beach weekend!! We celebrated my sister's 60th birthday in style!! While staying here, we made lots of special memories with family & friends... The property was great & the owners were amazing.. Thank you again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

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

Love the Mermaid house!

Such a great location and perfect beach house. We have stayed 3 times and love it. Only feedback is a few larger pots and pans would be handy. Thank you, Julie! :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

This place is perfect! The location is incredible and the roof top deck can’t be beat! It is absolutely stunning and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

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

Peaceful and relexing

The house has lots of personality and the kitchen is modern and well stocked. The homeowners are especially responsive and kind in the communication. We enjoyed proximity to the beach which was fun for surfing and boogie boarding and the walk to Pleasure Point for good, casual food was fun and easy. I would highly recommend this listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne M.

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

relaxing and welcoming

The hosts did a fantastic job of staying in touch and making sure everything went smoothly. The house is charming and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location is great and the views from the deck are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy J.

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

Old friends retreat

Old Victorian home is charming and cozy. Open all the blinds on arrival for a spectacular view of the ocean. The upper deck was amazing, except for the scary circular staircase. The updated kitchen is well done. Nice dishwasher. Owner, Julie was very helpful and accommodating. An excellent host!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Great place to stay

We had a wonderful time. Steps away from a quiet beach with family, it was a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent R.

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

A lovely home in an amazing location!

We had a lovely long weekend at La Sirena. I would definitely stay again and highly recommend this really lovely property with lovely hosts! Hearing the ocean waves as we walked up to this adorable victorian was a magical start to our trip. Upon entering, the high ceilings make the room feel spacious while still being cozy, and the back room and kitchen are bright with a view of the ocean. The real star is the rooftop deck, which is up a, rusty, but still functional spiral staircase. We spent all the time we could up there with that view!

 The hosts were helpful and responsive. I felt confident leading up to our visit and they were great during our stay as well. They even put up with my mom texting them! I do want to share some opportunities, which I'm confident the host will address, if they haven't already. There's an added weatherstripping on the front door that is sharp and very close to the handle. Unfortunately, a couple of us did cut/scrape our hands when trying to open the door. We also noticed that there was a mold looking substance on the fridge water spout and hard water buildup on the kitchen sink faucet. We notified the host and opted to buy some water bottles, they were very apologetic and offered to pay for them. A couple other small things like socks getting a bit dirty walking around inside and that the couches should probably be replaced soon, nothing that I would consider a dealbreaker. Overall an amazing stay and great hosts. Don't miss out!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne S.

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

The location was perfect!

Amazing stay, steps from the beach! It was the perfect size and set up for our two families. It was clean, the beds were comfortable, and the upper deck was perfect for morning coffee. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami O.

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

Location! Location! Location!

The extremely clean adorable home was the setting for the perfect summer vacation. The home had everything that you need for a great beach vacation. However, the location gave it a a 5 star rating. Steps from the beach, we enjoyed watching seals, a few sea lions and so… many birds flying over the ocean. The harbor, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Capitola Village and downtown Santa Cruz were short drives from the home. Parking was NOT a problem for our Sprinter van or our daughter’s car. The only issue would be if you have mobility issues because there is a staircase to the beach and to the absolutely amazing rooftop deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marge I., Ripon, California

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

Grandkids Summer Vacation with Grandpa & Grandma

Excellent location close to one of the best beaches. We did have to drive to most destinations we wanted to visit, but that was OK. Very helpful and friendly owners aiming to please any of our needs. Thanks for the wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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

Lovely Santa Cruz beach house

Cute little house; nice location near beach. Perfect for the six of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

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

Great house steps from the beach

We love the mermaid house! This was our second trip - the location is amazing. The only suggestion we have is to add a few larger cooking pots and pans - we managed but would have been easier with a few larger ones. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Charming beach cottage

We were a group of six who stayed for 4days/3 nights. The house is well furnished, comfortable and just a few steps down the stairs, at the end of the road, to a big beach with great waves. We saw several surfers and people/dogs enjoying the beach. Super easy to drive into Santa Cruz and also down to Monterey and the beautiful 17 mile drive. The homeowner was very helpful and easy to communicate with. A great time in Santa Cruz!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Fantastic Location

This was the perfect house for our family to stay in during graduation weekend. Great Farmer's Market on Sunday morning within easy walking distance. Uncrowded beach in front of the house with great waves for surfing or boogie boarding.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Wonderful

We all enjoyed it very much
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hildy A.

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

Everything was easy and location was perfect.

Well stocked. Well located. Lovely place to relax. Great roof deck with ocean views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bill & Julie Sautter

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We are native to the bay area and our family has been enjoying Santa Cruz beaches for generations. This is our family beach home, we've enjoyed many years of spending summers raising our children at La Sirena, hosting great get-togethers with family and friends and weekend getaways.

Why they chose this property

It's a perfect home for all ages. We love the proximity to the beach. It's easy to pop down for a nice morning run or walk. Bring the kids down for some beach fun and be able to quickly walk-up to the house for lunch on the rooftop deck while viewing the beach and ocean. Then head back down for some afternoon boogie boarding. No need to pack and haul everything down! It makes it easy to enjoy the best of the beach and the amenities of the house. You also have the advantage of being able to see the beach, size of the waves (should you bring your board?) and weather before you head down to the beach. Also, if you don't want to venture into the sand, you can watch others play, etc... from the deck. Grandparents find this feature especially delightful.

What makes this property unique

La Sirena is the quintessential victorian beach house. It's full of charm you won't find anywhere else, yet offers modern advantages such as the huge ocean-view deck and white water views from the newly renovated open family-kitchen-great room. The floorplan provides privacy while maximizing space. With a living room with TV & fireplace and a separate family/great room, there is plenty of space for everyone to socialize and relax. Each bedroom has direct access to a bathroom--no hallways to navigate. Easy and safe beach access down a well maintained wide wooden staircase with railings.

Languages:

English, French, German

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