3 bedroom bungalow. Steps to the beach.

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Entire home

Fully stocked kitchen opens up to dining and living room.

Entry gate to private front and backyard.

Make memorable meals in the fully stocked kitchen

Open floor plan makes for great family meal times.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Parking available

Washer

Kitchen

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Santa Cruz, CA

Twin Lakes State Beach

2 min walk

Sunny Cove Beach

7 min walk

Santa Cruz Harbor

16 min walk

Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)

25 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 and 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

The Beachy Keen Bungalow is a bright and breezy home that’s perfect for relaxing after a sunny day at the beach. With lots of bright windows and luxurious furnishings, you’re guaranteed to unwind immediately and never want to leave.

The great room is open and spacious so the entire family can relax together either on the comfy couch in the living space, at the dining table or fixing a snack in the fully stocked kitchen. There’s also a cute sun room stocked a TV to keep even the little ones entertained. The master bedroom features 5 star, hotel quality linens and a plush Cal King bed. The second bedroom has two twin beds, perfect for the kiddos. The third bedroom has a plush top, queen bed with deluxe bedding. Outside, you’ll find a fully enclosed yard with lots of room for outdoor BBQ meals and play. Winter or summer, the hot tub will be a perfect spot to relax after all your Santa Cruz fun.

This three bedroom, two bath home comfortably sleeps six people.

Our goal is to ensure your Santa Cruz vacation is perfect. And with some of the best beaches and amenities within walking distance, you don’t have to go far to enjoy Santa Cruz. Twin Lakes (aka Blacks Beach), that’s only 1.5 blocks away, features great surf during the day, amazing views of the lighthouses and fire pits for roasting marshmallows in the evening. If you're a coffee person, take a quick 2 block walk to The Windmill Cafe for one of the best lattes in Santa Cruz. The Santa Cruz harbor is walking distance and features great restaurants like The Kind Grind, Aldo’s or the famous Crow’s Nest. Hop in your car and drive 5 minutes to the Beach Boardwalk, downtown Santa Cruz or Capitola. We have a “Things to Do” binder at the house full of recommendations to help you enjoy your stay. And we’re always available prior to your arrival to help in anyway. This is sure to be one of your most memorable vacations yet!

Property manager

Kasey and Chris

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Similar properties

Seabright beach looking south toward the lighthouse.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether 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 holiday home. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

Twin Lakes State Beach - 2 min walk
Santa Cruz Harbor - 16 min walk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive
Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive
Mystery Spot - 11 min drive

Getting around

Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
‪Peoples Coffee - ‬15 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
‪Brady's Yacht Club - ‬4 min drive
‪Oak & Ale - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 bedroom bungalow. Steps to the beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3 bedroom bungalow. Steps to the beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 bedroom bungalow. Steps to the beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3 bedroom bungalow. Steps to the beach. located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is steps from Twin Lakes State Beach and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Sunny Cove Beach and Santa Maria's Beach are also within 10 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nadal M.

29 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful

The property and location was more beautiful than the pics suggested. Highly recommend if you are looking for a cozy place a short distance near the beach.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey Y.

29 July 2024

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

Wonderful stay in Santa Cruz!

We had a wonderful stay at the Beachy Keen cottage! It was the perfect size for our family of six and had plenty of amenities. The property is clean, well stocked and has lots of toys for the little ones. We particularly enjoyed the hot tub and the beach umbrella and chairs so kindly provided. Close enough to walk to the beach and a great little coffee shop and cafe (The Windmill). Thank you so much!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

22 July 2024

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

Second time stay even better!

After a lively time last year, we returned to an even better stay this year. We love the quiet neighborhood and private yard. The hot tub is great after d altar at the beach. We had access to everything we needed for so much beach fun! The master bed is so comfy. We brought my mom this time. She said the same about her bed! The space of the house is great for our multi-generational family. And beyond all of that, the hosts couldn’t be more helpful and responsive. My whole family and I highly recommend this place! We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Donna P.

10 July 2024

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

Sweet beach nearby

Cute house with space to spread out or be together. Great location, just a block and a half from the beach. Nicely equipped with outdoor shower, hot tub, sunroom, garden coffee or reading nook, and two TVs. Comfy beds and nice sheets. Hosts were quick to respond.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lukas K.

30 June 2024

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

Perfect family vacation!

Super close to the beach, boardwalk, food, supplies and the property was AMAZING!! We WILL be back!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

22 Feb 2024

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

Vacation

This is an ideal house everything is great beds are comfortable and everything you need is there. Very close to santa cruz wharf which you dont want to miss sit and watch the harbor seals Ano Nuevo state park 21 miles away for elephant seal tours. Eat at Beach Hut Deli. What great sandwiches Fire Fish on the wharf is great for prawns and Dungeness crab. Enjoy this house in Santa Cruz it's fantastic

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Peg S.

9 Oct 2023

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

Girls in Santa Cruz

Bedding on master bed smelled like they were in the washer too long. So I had to strip the bed down and wash bedding, including mattress cover. Also, room with queen bed smelled musty. Otherwise, the rest of the house was very clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

linda k.

5 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family stay

There was plenty of room for our family of 6. The house is luted as a ocean/beach view thats incorrect. Outside bbq and outside heater did not work at all so we were unable to use those items. We arrived to the sunroom not being swept out before our arrival (8 month old found food and plastic) i had to clean it, also had to clean the coffee maker before i could make coffee.. dishes were put away dirty including coffe cups and pots and pans. The house overall was okay and in a good location for santa cruz and t

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARY B., Needham, MA

31 Aug 2023

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

CALIFORNIA SOJOURN

THIS PROPERTY WAS DELIGHTFUL, CLEAN AND BRIGHT AND WELL DESIGNED. ALTHOUGH WE WERE GATHERED FOR A SAD OCCASSION, THE HOST WENT OUT OF THEIR WAY TO WELCOME US AND MAKE US FEEL AT HOME. WILL DEFINITELY KEEP IN MIND IF WE RETURN TO CA.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

cortney h.

18 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, dirty house

Location of this property is amazing; short drive to boardwalk and a quick walk to a great beach. The downside to this property is how dirty the inside and outside was. There was mold covering the majority of one of the showers, the beds were sinking in (literally had to roll to get myself out of bed), the bed sheets were so rough, there was about a 1” thickness of dust covering the blades of the standing fans inside of each room (thank goodness there was AC!), we had to wash a bunch of pots and pans/ utensils prior to using them due to food still being stuck from previous use, the outside patio dinning table and chairs were literally falling apart, the backyard smelled like dog urine and there was cob webs everywhere. Not sure when the last time someone rented this property was but it should have been cleaned prior to us using it.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

17 Aug 2023

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

Family trip to Santa Cruz

Great location close to it all

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D., Manhattan Beach

15 Aug 2023

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

Lovely Week at the Beach

Great property and location to enjoy everything Santa Cruz has to offer - beach, boardwalk, restaurants, nearby attractions. Very comfortable accommodations, short walk to the beach and a couple of great breakfast places (Windmill Cafe and Evaristas). Would love to come back!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

15 July 2023

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

Fabulous family stay near great beach!

We had multi-generational family and everyone loved our stay. The space was comfy and the location close to the beach. Everything we needed was there. We highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

5 July 2023

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

Lovely stay

Good location within easy walking distance to multiple beaches. Amenities as described and we were very comfortable for our 5 day stay. Very responsive owners with excellent written expectations and opportunities for dining and exploring.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline S.

28 Nov 2022

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

Perfect Stay

Kasey (owner) was very prompt on return communication The house was perfect for our 10 day stay With other family members joining us on and off Hot Tub was wonderful after a day out on the water fishing and crabbing Beds are most importantly very comfortable Thank you for sharing your house with us

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanne C., Torrance, CA

3 Nov 2022

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

Delightful cottage

The cottage was as advertised. It was very comfortable for four adults with beds for all and two bathrooms. A very short walk takes you to the beach which had conveniently placed benches for the 2 elderly guests we had with us. The spa was a most welcome feature after a full day. A delightful stay overall.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana A.

16 Oct 2022

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

Lovely comfortable property

This was our second stay. With 3 generations together, the extra sleep and play area of the sunroom was really appreciated. This cute house has everything needed for a great time just hanging out together or going to the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Theresa T.

10 Oct 2022

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

Santa Cruz Vacation

The property is in a great location. Short drive to the boardwalk. Walking distance to blacks beach. Easy communication with property owners.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

23 Sept 2022

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

Outstanding

Quiet, clean, nice. Huge redwood makes you feel like your not in town. Loved the whole experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

15 Aug 2022

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

Lovely - just what we needed!

BeachyKeen "checked all of our boxes" and then some! The house was clean, well stocked, kid friendly and cute! We loved hanging out in the backyard and the novelty of a nice warm outdoor shower to rinse off from the beach. My husband, two kids (3 and 8) and I felt right at home. It was an easy walk to the beach and we were so happy to have the boogie board, beach toys and towels, having come by plane. Thank you so much for a lovely stay; we would love to return someday!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette G.

5 Aug 2022

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

Great place. Short distance to the beach. We’ll-stocked; clean and comfortable. We would stay again

Easy process to rent; check in; check out. Lovely dining table in backyard where we enjoyed our dinners. Neighborhood quiet and beach is so close !!! Very convenient!! Loved the place; enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

courtney c.

29 June 2022

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

Great stay

Walking distance to coffee. Good. Tacos. Beach. Hot tub was awesome. Tons of toys and games for kids. Lovely place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul T., Spokane

26 June 2022

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

Nice place

This property worked well for our adult family and one toddler. Having kid toys and adult games available and the spa in the backyard made for nice evenings. It is an easy walk to the beach. It was nice to have a few seasonings and essentials in the kitchen for cooking at home. The owners were very responsive to any questions. We would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colin P.

4 May 2022

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

Awesome weekend!

We had a wonderful time in Santa Cruz. This place was perfect for 6, I bet easily 8 could fit here great. Everyone received a dedicated bed, which was paramount for selecting our place. We used the hot tub nightly, which was in great working order and truly a nice way to end our day(s) in SC. All in all, our stay was perfect. We are glad we selected this place!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022