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WOW! Luxury 5000sf Oceanview next to Main Beach

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Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Queen Bed

8 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

WOW! Luxury 5000sf Oceanview next to Main Beach

Ultimate vacation destination for your gathering- Luxurious home across from beach & wharf in the heart of Santa Cruz fun! You'll enjoy over 5,000 square feet of luxurious accommodations- 9 private rooms (most w/ adjoining baths) beds for 20 guests, including 2 full chef's kitchens w Viking appliances & stunning views, and a full outdoor kitchen w/ an enormous patio w/views of the entire Monterey Bay. Multiple master suites w/ 4 king beds, 3 queens & 4 bunks (8 twin beds). Come relax and enjoy.

Finest finishes with old world travertine flooring throughout, granite counters, soaking tubs, rain showers and much more! 4 car garage with outdoor shower for cleaning off the sand when you return from the beach. Home elevator for guest with accessible needs.

Your group can walk to just about everything, or just sit back and enjoy in this spectacular retreat. Located directly across the street from the beautiful Santa Cruz Wharf, famous Cowells Beach, and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Visitor's Center. Walk to the world famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk, where you can enjoy mini-golf, rollercoasters, bowling, an arcade and more. Take the summertime trolley offering service to downtown Santa Cruz with a stop outside your front door. Walk to the lighthouse museum at Lighthouse Field or hop on the old fashion locomotive train to Roaring Camp Redwoods. Enjoy 30+ restaurants and shops, rent surfboards, watch the whales and dolphins.

Note: City has strict restrictions against parties, so no large parties/events are allowed.

TOT TAX: The City also charges an 14% TOT on the booking amount, Which will be calculated automatically by VRBO.

Santa Cruz City Vacation Rental Permit#’s: STR18-108 & STR18-109

The Santa Cruz Villas team of Derek, Alexandra and Carie live locally and we have a check-in office on site. We are easily accessible.
City ordinance requires quiet hours in exterior spaces after 10pm. No parties or loud gatherings. No music or noise on exterior decks after 10pm please. Minimum Age to Rent is 25 years. Owner will send separate contract for guest's signature.

In addition to the cancellation policy- All Payments are Refundable less the direct costs charged for the cancellation by the credit card processing company of up to 3% until 60 days before reservation, then they become nonrefundable.

Property manager

Derek Timm
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 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 in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Boardwalk Bowl 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

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is WOW! Luxury 5000sf Oceanview next to Main Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WOW! Luxury 5000sf Oceanview next to Main Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WOW! Luxury 5000sf Oceanview next to Main Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WOW! Luxury 5000sf Oceanview next to Main Beach located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neal A.

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

Old guys weekend

Fifteen of us shared the house and it was great. Everyone had a bed, the location was perfect and the house layout was very comfortable. We will keep it in mind for our next gathering!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendi T.

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

Perfect property!

An amazing property! Beautiful setting, beautiful and comfortable furniture and beds. Perfect Santa Cruz location! Property owner and managers very accomodating and answered any questions promptly. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rina L.

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

Great stay

I booked this vrbo for a company retreat. host was very communicative and answered my many questions. The house was very clean and is full of amenities. Very comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadya T.

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

Beautiful Multistory House by the Boardwalk

We had a large retreat and really enjoyed both the communal spaces, like the balconies and decks, and the apartments being in the same building. It made our over trip logistics much simpler and the walkable location made it easy for the group to have different activities to participate in nearby. Thank you for your communication and hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Perfect Family Vacation

This property was perfect for our family of 9 adults and 6 young children. We especially loved the proximity to the beach, pier and boardwalk. Derek, Sarah and Alex were extremely responsive to our questions. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S., Orinda, CA, USA

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

Great stay and location

Everything was as-advertised. We had a great stay, and the location can’t be beat for Santa Cruz!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie R.

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

Excellent family vacation!

This was our second time staying at this wonderful house! It's so close to everything and we absolutely love the rooftop. We love it here and are so grateful it can accommodate our large family. Hope to do it again in two years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

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

Great property

Excellent location and very spacious. Great communication with hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dhiren M.

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

Property is wonderful. Great location with nice views.

We rented the property to house a few families over the weekend. The space is great for groups and an easy walk to the beach and boardwalk area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie N.

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

Memories made

An awesome time was had by all. Great location, room for a huge family and made great memories, thank you for a great easy to get to get away
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D., El Dorado Hills, CA

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

Great family vacation

We loved this VRBO. Plenty of room for all of us to spread out, loved the roof top for cocktail hour and so much to do in the area! The owners are very responsive and easy to contact. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine H.

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

Wonderful family get away!

When you go on vacation you just want to enjoy your destination. This property had everything you might need in the kitchens and bathrooms. It was so we'll stocked with any amenities you might need. The rooms were clean and very comfortable. Our instructions were very thorough and the property management was accessible and helpful when we needed them. We had a wonderful time and this property and the crazy good location made it the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Moms 80th birthday celebration

This home was perfect for a family gathering. Clean, beautiful, and plenty of room. It was close to the wharf, boardwalk, and beach. The host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly W.

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

Our workiversary party

From booking to messaging after the stay (a celebration card was inadvertently left behind-oops!) we were THRILLED with everything. For a beach stay it couldn't have been better. For a bunch of neat freaks, it couldn't have been better. We spent time at the boardwalk, cooked together, ate together, played games, laughed and cried. I can't imagine how it could have been any better!!! Thank you, thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol Anne P.

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

East Coast Meets West Coast

Wonderful ... the owner/management were the best!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

katherine a.

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

Looks exactly like the photos!

The house is massive! Plenty of space for everyone in our group. The location can't be beat. Quick walk to the beach, pier and boardwalk. Lots of places to eat nearby and a newly opened boba shop next door! The kitchens are well stocked with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

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

Birthday

Family gathered for 75th birthday. Home was wonderful for 15 of us
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

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

Love this property!

This was a beautiful property located one block of the beach! We had my moms 80th birthday with 20 families members ranging in age from 1-82. Centrally located to the beach, boardwalk, pier and restaurants. It was very easy to communicate with the property manager and owner. Thank you for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

Awesome!

What a perfect time we had at this beautiful property - 17 in all enjoyed Santa Cruz Villas! So much so we all plan to return. All of the rooms were spacious, clean to perfection, and the kitchen was stocked so well. The access to the wharf, beach and boardwalk was perfect - easy walking distance. We are exited to return and enjoy this beautiful property again..
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

Exceeded expectations!

Our team of 17 adults rented out the villas for our offsite. It was the perfect space with two awesome living rooms/kitchens and plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. The location was great to walk to our evening festivities and the views from the balconies and rooftop were beautiful. The hosts were very helpful and easy to communicate with. I would absolutely stay here with a large group again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bhanu P.

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

Great stay for our friends get together

We booked all three floors and there was plenty of space for a large group. The location was amazing - very close to the beach and morning/evening views were great. One night we had all dinner on the terrace and it was perfect. Property has plenty of steps, but for our group they did not bother us. Elevator is a bit tricky to use, but was useful with luggage. Sarah was super responsive and very helpful. Overall, it worked out great for our friends get together.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George M., San Jose and Pinecrest, CA

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

Incredible Location for our Cousins Reunion

We booked the entire villa for our first cousins' reunion. That was a great decision. We loved the multiple open spaces for conversation, the location (just a short walk to the Santa Cruz Wharf and Cowell Beach), the rooftop deck with its expansive view, the fully equipped kitchens, the multiple enclosed parking spaces, the information provided in preparation for our visit… it was just the perfect place for the 15 of us to meet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucille R.

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

Family beach vacation

Derrick and Alex were the best team we've ever dealt with (from pre-booking, preparing for, during our stay, through check-out). Fabulous location that we would return to in a heartbeat. I would recommend booking all 3 levels to enjoy the roof top deck and outdoor space. It satisfied all ages from 1 to 83. Tremendous attention to our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tamara E.

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

Cowells Beach Getaway

What a wonderful location to celebrate our parent’s 80th birthday! We all loved the proximity to the beach and great walks to the boardwalk and up West Cliff Drive to view Steamer’s lane. There was something to do for everyone in our group from age 19 to age 80! The two kitchens proved very useful in stocking up on food so we could park the cars (big shoutout for parking spots!) and enjoy the beautiful home and beach. Communication was prompt and very helpful. The video tours are awesome- don’t skip the elevator instructions! The stairs are steep and the elevator was great as a dumb waiter for groceries & luggage or for the members in our family with bad knees. Really great place to enjoy Santa Cruz!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F.

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

Perfect home for our gathering

Our gathering was 17 of us….friends who graduated from high school in 1967. We used the whole place. It just couldn’t have been better. Alex was a dream to work with. Everything in the house was perfect! We’re all ready to do it again…before we get too old! ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Derek Timm

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Founder of Montalvo Homes & Estates, a high end residential and commercial brokerage in Santa Cruz. I volunteer as president of the local educational foundation, library board and serve on the Planning Commission for Scotts Valley.

Why they chose this property

We designed this property and built it from the ground up in our favorite spot in Santa Cruz. Construction completed in October 2014. We used the finest building materials, and borrowed ideas on amenities from resorts we have visited around the world. There really isn't a better location to experience all the fun of Santa Cruz. The location puts in you a spot where you never have to get in your car to enjoy all that Santa Cruz has to offer. You could stay a month and not hit every restaurant in walking distance.

What makes this property unique

From the moment you drive up, you'll notice the arched toped hand hewn wooden doors, and when you step into your unit, you will find old world hand chiseled travertine stone floors through out. Enjoy your favorite drink from the bar in the kitchen, while watching the waves break on Cowells Beach. Dozen of restaurants are just outside your door, or if you like to cook, the Viking Range is professional quality. If you are travelling with Friends, you'll enjoy having two master suites, each with a kind size bed. We designed this property for our own enjoyment, and we hope you love it as much as we do!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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