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Oceanfront Santa Cruz Beach House - Pet Friendly!

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Cowell's Beach
    3 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    5 min drive
  • Main Beach
    6 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    46 min drive

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About the area

Santa Cruz

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Monterey Bay and Lighthouse Field State Beach. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 2.5 bathrooms, a balcony and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a fenced private garden are also available. Limited housekeeping is available. .This beach holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Westside Santa Cruz holiday home include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot.

What's nearby

  • Cowell's Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Steamer Lane Supply - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Parish Publick House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oceanfront Santa Cruz Beach House - Pet Friendly!

Quotes from previous guests: 'The pictures do not do this amazing home justice!'...'We could not have enjoyed our vacation any more - thanks for opening up your beautiful home.'...'We will be back every year. This was the best family vacation ever.' ...'Loved the home, loved the views, loved the location, will love coming back.'...'The views are amazing. Loved it.'

This upscale, elegant, spacious home is perfect to enjoy all the Monterey Bay has to offer. With a great open reverse floor plan, the beach house is conveniently located on scenic West Cliff Drive, the jewel of Santa Cruz. Beach House is close to everything, half way between the Wharf and Natural Bridges State Park and has 180' views of the Monterey Bay. You can watch the surfers at Mitchell's Cove while you lounge on your private deck.

Enter on first floor where you will find 3 bedrooms: bedroom 1 queen bed, bedroom 2 with 2 twin beds and walk out slider onto rear deck, bedroom 3 with a queen mattress and also a slider onto the rear deck. The laundry room has a front loading washer/dryer for your convenience. Elegant full bath downstairs is roomy and beautiful with two sinks and a walk in shower.

The back yard is fenced with a very nice large deck and authentic bocce court. There is a gas BBQ on the back deck for your use.

Go upstairs to the main floor and the spectacular view afforded by the open floor plan provides views galore. Floor to ceiling windows look out at the Bay where you can watch the whales go south in the fall and north in the spring with their calves. Step out on the deck and watch dolphins play in the surf. Otters and sea lions play and feed in the kelp beds right across the street.

Upstairs you will find the main living area with the following spaces:
The elegant primary bedroom suite and bath with a luxury king bed and wall mounted HDTV 32' LCD TV to catch your favorite show while you drift off to sleep. The en suite bath has a fantastic walk in shower, two sinks and lots of room.

The spacious kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, pots/pans/cookware and all the cooking gadgets you need, including an espresso machine, a drip coffee machine, a coffee grinder, a blender, a mixer and a toaster. You can celebrate, entertain and cook to your heart's content. Everything you need to prepare that special celebration dinner or your family's evening meals is right there.

The living room has comfortable seating for the family with beautiful designer sofas that are 'Chameleon' sofa/twin beds if needed. There is also a fold out couch which sleeps two comfortably.

Enjoy the 43" HDTV/wall mounted LCD TV with attached DVD player, or just relax to the gentle sounds of the surf. The dining room seats up to 10 people in comfort and style with custom built-in bench and cushions. Located just off the deck, the dining area has great ocean views. There is also a half-bath on this level.

The deck has seating so you can watch the beautiful sunsets while enjoying a glass of wine or dinner outside.

Right down the street toward the east is the Wharf, the Boardwalk and Downtown Santa Cruz. Right down the street to the west is Mitchell's Cove, Natural Bridges State Park and Long Marine Lab.

Here are the most common FAQ's. If you have other questions not covered here please don't hesitate to email.

Check in is at 4pm, check out is at 11am.

The home is located on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz, CA. The exact address is provided when booking.

Beaches: Two beaches are within walking distance. The beach at Mitchell's Cove is visible from the deck of the property and it is about a 5 minute walk to the stairs to the beach. Main Beach, Wharf & Boardwalk are about 8 blocks away.

Bring binoculars to watch the otters, dolphins, whales and shore birds from the balcony.

Jackets are needed in the evening all year round in Santa Cruz.

Parking: There are 3 parking spaces on the property, one in the garage and 2 on the driveway. Additional overnight on-street parallel parking is available in the area.

To reserve: Once your reservation has been accepted, the payment quote / details will be emailed to you. You will then have to initial and sign the attached agreement and send that copy to the Vrbo address.

Property manager

Merc Martinelli

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Oceanfront Santa Cruz Beach House - Pet Friendly!?

Yep, Oceanfront Santa Cruz Beach House - Pet Friendly! is a short 5-minute walk from Lighthouse Field State Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats.

Does Oceanfront Santa Cruz Beach House - Pet Friendly! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Oceanfront Santa Cruz Beach House - Pet Friendly! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and children's books, it's no surprise that Oceanfront Santa Cruz Beach House - Pet Friendly! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Oceanfront Santa Cruz Beach House - Pet Friendly!?

No, Oceanfront Santa Cruz Beach House - Pet Friendly! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Oceanfront Santa Cruz Beach House - Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Oceanfront Santa Cruz Beach House - Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 114 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cristi D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Douglas L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Construction War Zone - ruined ocean view
The huge problem was the ocean view was ruined by huge construction equipment and cranes
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Santa Cruz Haven
Our three-household family gathers every August for several days in a nice vacation spot. In the past, we reserved a large cabin at Lake Tahoe. This year, we decided to spend a week near beaches in Santa Cruz. The house on W. Cliff Drive was perfect for us. We'll have to do it again someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Vacation
Nice view, beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

linda l.

Disliked: Cleanliness
very disappointing
not at all of what was on the website. the website stated on the beach it wasn't said tennis no such,from the upstairs balcony all you could see was an outdoor potty and big trucks, hammering all day. the worst was a kitchen upstairs which was never stated. CA has a disability act that must be disclosed and wasn't. Frankly I never heard of a kitchen upstairs. I never would have rented this property if I knew what was really there! carpets dirty and smelly. I give it a 1
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Celebration with extended family
Property is amazing and perfectly sized to accommodate 3 couples, two grands (almost 7 and 9) and two well-behaved dogs, who were never left alone at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

John R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
construction not mentioned
the property is very nice. The windows were very dirty and there is major construction directly across the street impacting the views which should have been disclosed to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was very accommodating close to many excursions and restaurants
The view was awesome praying you get the road construction taken care of Loved how there were plenty of essential provided for kitchen , bath and laundry
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Loveky!
Lovely, spacious home with beautiful ocean view and well-stocked kitchen! Lucked out with sunny weather all week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Accommodating host and amazing location
Family and friends gathered over Memorial weekend for a lovely time enjoying local beaches (two in walking distance) and the Boardwalk scene . I goofed on the registration and the host bent over backwards to accommodate our party. Extremely clean, great fenced yards
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

trish t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break 2024
Our family from 2 others states came to stay here with us for Spring Break 2024. The ocean views at this house are amazing! Epic location for beautiful walks along West Cliff, and location perfect to explore all of Santa Cruz. Dog friendly a huge plus for our fur baby. Great communication, house well stocked with everything we needed and nice and clean. We would love to return to entertain friends and family. Thank you for the wonderful accommodations, gem of a house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view and walking options
I never got tired of enjoying the view from the living room, dining room or patio - morning or evening. We even saw otters and sea lions frolicking in the sea. The weather was amazing and we enjoyed walks along the ocean each day and explored Natural Bridges. Kitchen was well stocked. Safeway and downtown we’re nearby. Updated carpet and furniture would’ve made the experience 5 star.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tourist destination location
This lovely updated 4 Bedroom rental has an open floor plan on the upper level. Windows with three directional views from living room, kitchen and dining area. Nice deck. The deck has clear wind screens. Kitchen well stocked. The whole house is decorated, but not cluttered. We were there and Front row seating for King title waves of Dec.2023. There is a temporary one-way abutter access due to temporary road repairs. . Walking and negotiating packing an unpacking for multi-family stay needed.. That section of W.Cliff Drive is a tourist destination. So a steady flow of pedestrians, bicycles, and when road fixed, I imagine car traffic when road fixed. Makes for good people watching. Good wifi, back yard. Two lower-level bedrooms have back yard access. Master upstairs, sight ocean view. Two very large bathrooms and a half-bath. We absolutely loved our stay! It’s close to town, museums, lots to do, or just stay in and enjoy the amazing view.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax
We were a party of 7, and enjoyed our stay. Was a very nice place and we would stay again. Only issue was there wasn't enough wash clothes, but we managed. In addition, windows were a bit dirty, but it was very foggy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Extremely Disappointed
We rented this home for its location & it was a great one. The communication w/ the host was good. Over the weekend we started discovering things about the home that were so disappointing.The home is tired, worn & deserves much needed TLC. Things such as dirty, grimy cabinets in the kitchen w/ a film that was so awful in places you didn't want to touch them. There are no handles on the cabinets making them grimy from usage. There was only one frying pan.There's just a mish-mash of stuff all cluttered in the cabinets. The walls throughout the home are extremely dirty, peeling wallpaper, furniture in the living room is so dirty/worn. Beds are uncomfortable; the master bed makes noise when you even slightly move, pillows are old and flat. There are NO screens on any of the windows in the home. It was a warm and humid weekend so windows had to be open which led to being bit my mosquitos. The windows were filthy t/o, patio was dirty. The two big brown rugs, one in master & living room are awful. The one in the master smelled so bad of dog urine it was hard to be in there. When we lifted them up there were multiple stains on both rugs. There's more, but the point is this place needs TLC. I let the owner know when we checked out how disappointed we were but NO response. I called VRBO, sent photos & I realize nothing will be done. They said we should've called when we checked in but these are things you don't notice right away. Unfortunate for us, a lot of $ spent...disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave H., Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental!
thanks for an awesome stay at your property, we really enjoyed the location and the open layout of the house! and the bocce ball in the back was a big bonus!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family remion
Sn amazing property with a balcony facing the ocean which was our favorite spot. Nice to be above the interesting parade of people. Aldo loved the back with the bocci ball court. No extra parking made getting together v with others a bit challenging but easy to find extra street parking on nearby side street. All in all, a great beach house.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We r family!
Had a great family reunion!! Some members came from Canada and stayed at hotels near by. So much to do, and this house was within walking distance to the pier, the boardwalk and Natural Bridges State park!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dani D.

Liked: Cleanliness
No complaints!
We had a perfect stay at Oceanfront SC Beach House!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Galen Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean front stay
We enjoyed our stay and the views and the location. I did not like the long staircase needed to go in and out since I am crippled and it is a big extra effort. The place was well equipped for meal preparation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi B., Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness
Return stay
We had a wonderful time. The view and location is exceptional. Comfortable beds, showers are lovely, lots of room, clean, and a well stocked kitchen, except for spices. Thank you for the wine and sharing your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Victor A.

Had a Rough Start
Overall the location and accommodations were very good but the beginning of the stay was "eventful." When we arrived at our accommodations we noticed a smell of gas. After calling the property manager and owners we ended up calling PG & E ourselves. After their investigation it was determined there was a gas leak in the wall above the stove. It was an inconvenience but the owners and vrbo where very helpful it fixing the leak as quickly as possible and making sure we had a pleasant stay in Santa Cruz. They couldn't have been more helpful in making a potentially terrible stay into a very nice vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking views
Great location well sorted house with unbelievable views thanks for sharing
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
West Cliff drive house
The house was exactly what we had hoped. Excellent views of the ocean. The upstairs bed was super comfy. You could easily hear the ocean day and night. The bathrooms were updated. The kitchen was well appointed. We would stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bevin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
We had a great time at the house and in Sanata Cruz. There were 8 of us, our three kids (15-24) and their friends. The lower level has 3 bedrooms and one bathroom, the master is upstairs. The configuration worked well for us. There was a huge storm while we were there, the street closed and we lost power for a few hours. The view of the ocean was phenomenal and we were not evacuated. 1) We should have brought binoculars to see the sea otters, 2) I would recommend that a stash of flashlights and candles be left somewhere in the house or garage in case of emergency, 3) we had trouble getting the TV to connect to a computer (due to the location of the cords and connection to the wall). We finally got it set up to stream on the second night, but a smart TV would be a useful upgrade.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023