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Santa Cruz N At The Beach! Oceanfront w/ Amazing Sunsets!

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Oceanfront patio w/ 2 dining sets, lounges and fire pit
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View from patio
Relax in the bay window

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10179.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Santa Cruz N At The Beach! Oceanfront w/ Amazing Sunsets!

Summary
Coastal Living Style home with a nautical flair, perfectly perched right on the water with panoramic ocean views. Spend your days soaking up the sunshine on the oceanfront patio, complete with a gas grill, fire pit, and outdoor dining sets and lounges. A second lower patio offers even more space.
Inside, unwind in the cozy bay window with a good book, gather around the fireplace for games, or simply watch dolphins, surfers, and even the occasional whale pass by.
Stroll along the newly paved oceanfront promenade on East Cliff and grab a bite & coffee at the "Pleasure Point Cafe" around the bend, in a casual beach atmosphere. Fun fact: this area is home to the surf film Chasing Mavericks!
When you’re ready to explore, head to nearby 41st Avenue where you’ll find local restaurants, coffee shops, surf shops, bike rentals, and more—everything you need for the perfect Santa Cruz getaway.

The Space:
- Sleeps up to 10 guests
- 5 bedroom – 3 King beds, 1 Full bed, 2 Twin beds
- 3 full bathrooms
-2 bedrooms w/ King beds and 2 bathrooms w/ walk in shower are on 1st level
- The 2nd level has SEPARATE ENTRY, kitchenette, 1 large oceanfront bedroom w/ King bed & patio, 1 small room w/ set of bunks (curtain as a door), 1 full bed (w/ curtain for privacy) & oceaview deck, 1 full bathroom w/ shower/tub
- 1st level King suite and 2nd level King bedroom have Smart TV
- The home offers parking for 5 (3 cars in driveway and 2 car parking in garage)
- Wi-fi throughout home.
- Fully stocked kitchen w/ drip coffee maker
- Kitchen, Dining, & Family Room all have stunning ocean views on 1st level
- Dining area offers seating for 6 plus 2 stools at the kitchen counter
- Outdoor dining offers seating for 8, gas grill, fire pit and 2 lounges
- The Family Room has a fireplace and Smart TV
- Washer and dryer are in garage
- Beach buggy provided

Note:
- Moran Lake Beach is just a quick 2-minute walk away! Simply head down a few homes and access the sand from East Cliff. Please note, there isn't direct beach access from in front of the house. Sometimes the sand does sit in front where you can access from main beach.
- No gatherings or parties allowed (strictly enforced). We are very respectful of our neighbors. This home is your retreat for rest and relaxation
- NO PETS
- We may have landscapers, pest service and other property maintenance done. You may see or hear these service professionals during your stay as they let themselves in gate to service as needed.
- We are required to stick to our cancellation policy and we suggest adding trip insurance for any last minute issues that may impact your travel (Weather, Illness, etc).

Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire home and garage.

The Neighborhood
Santa Cruz, California, is a charming coastal town where natural beauty meets vibrant culture. From the sparkling beaches along East Cliff Drive—perfect for surfers, sunbathers, and outdoor lovers—to the classic fun of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, there’s something here for everyone. Stroll downtown to discover eclectic shops, local art, live music, and delicious dining, or take in the breathtaking ocean views and fresh seafood at the Santa Cruz Wharf. Whether you’re looking for adventure or a peaceful escape, Santa Cruz has it all. This home is your retreat for rest and relaxation—not for large gatherings or parties. Kindly help to preserve the peaceful, welcoming atmosphere that makes Santa Cruz such a special place for everyone to enjoy.

Getting Around:
- Moran Lake Beach (2 minute walk)
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk + Main Beach (15 minute drive)
- Capitola Village (10 minute drive)
- Whole Foods Market, New Leaf, Trader Joes, Safeway (10 minute drive)
- The Mystery Spot (15 minute drive)
- The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park (15-20 minute drive)
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (25 minute drive)
- Monterey Bay Aquarium (1 hour drive)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
PLEASE SEE RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR CANCELLATION POLICY.

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

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 - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Capitola Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Oak & Ale - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Vallarta - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Cruz N At The Beach! Oceanfront w/ Amazing Sunsets! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Santa Cruz N At The Beach! Oceanfront w/ Amazing Sunsets!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Santa Cruz N At The Beach! Oceanfront w/ Amazing Sunsets!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Santa Cruz N At The Beach! Oceanfront w/ Amazing Sunsets! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastside Santa Cruz holiday home is steps from Moran Lake Beach and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. 38th Avenue Beach Access and Santa Maria's Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location with fabulous ocean views and close to the beach. But, the area in front of the house is not beach. House was well stocked and the beach cart was particularly helpful. The checkin time of 4 seemed very late, especially with a checkout of 10:30. But otherwise the process was smooth. We were traveling with our adult kids and grandkids and fit in the space well. Thanks for a lovely weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MariaElena r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view. Safe area. Close by beach. Lots of amenities. The only thing was. The pictures shows a beach from the patio and there was no beach. All rocks and high tied. I know the tied is different and different time of the year. But it showed be addressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy N.

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

Great location. Easy walk to beaches & coffee

Had a wonderful time with family. Home worked well for our extended family of 12. Comfortable beds. Home well equipped with essentials, games & beach “toys”. Truly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selma N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have stayed at this property in past years before it was listed with Vrbo! It’s located close to most of my hangs when I come to Santa Cruz and Capitola! Very Quiet, and clean, with plenty of room! I had trouble with the main Tv set and the upstairs set! Neither had the right controls until I notified the property manager! A TV expert was sent over to find the correct controls.I plan on coming back to A front row seat again soon! Thanks!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Most delightful family gathering

We wanted a place where we could all stay as a family for my niece’s wedding. This exceeded our expectations, as it was not just accommodations for the group, but the most delightful retreat for us all, and we made the most wonderful memories in this beautiful spot
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Beach Getaway

Excellent view. Close proximity to everything you want to do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic! Just as advertised

My family and I had a perfect week in mid-September at this beach house. Roomy, clean, perfect location and well stocked with linens and paper products. Right on the water… if we had been closer to the ocean, we’d have been in a submarine! Highly recommend this beach house!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kindle L.

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

Family Vacation

Our stay at Pleasure Point was amazing! The waves crashing below the balcony was a bonus. The walk to the beach was just a few houses down from the driveway. The house was very accommodating and fully stocked. We loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James O R.

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

Chillin' at Pleasure Point.

Plenty of room for grandma and grandpa, 2 moms, 2 dads, 3 grandchildren. Easy walk to the beach, lots to do in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Berit M., Saratoga

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

Peaceful Zen

A wonderful home to bring in the energy and peace of the ocean in to you and your family! Great location! We had friends visit for day outings and it was easy !
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly S.

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

Amazing Home Away From Home

We booked this place for my mother’s 60th birthday and it was great. The location was ideal for all the activities we had planned during our stay. The house was very well cleaned and supplied everything you needed to enjoy a home away from your own. The layout was nice a supplied addition privacy and plenty of space for multiple people including kids! But the overall best part is the view, it’s private and we saw everything from whales and dolphins to surfers and boats, you could see the pier and board walk day or night as long as it was clear. This house is definitely a place our family would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

vdenegre

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

Needs TLC and a Refresh

Although the beautiful view could not be surpassed, the space needs a refresh. First impressions: the musty smell was a turnoff; the bed and kitchen linens were worn and dingy; outdoor seat cushions were past their prime; and there was no spare TP or paper towels. These things could easily be rectified.Access to the upstairs is through the garage. This should be noted for anyone with children.Good things - adequate parking, clean updated bathrooms, the host provided a high chair, and a nice common area. The kitchen was fine, and we appreciated the large refrigerator and coffee makers.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

mary c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Relaxing home

Beautiful home, but miss not having a beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Christie H.

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

Beautiful ocean view

Older home but nice. Two units (one downstairs and a separate unit upstairs.) Patio area was PERFECT - couldn’t get a closer ocean view. Saw seals, otters, Borland even a whale! One item we requested to be added for safety was a lock on the back gate The caregiver said she would talk with the owner. Really though, an excellent place. .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Irma L.

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

Family stay in Santa Cruz

The house was well stocked and mostly clean. The view was absolutely great. The neighbor hood is quiet. The chair cushions a bit stained otherwise at 5.

6/10 Okay

Janet M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Location is great

Property could use an upgrade. Mold and mildew were obvious. Loved watching pelicans and dolphins from window.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer W.

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

January Birthdays

Amazing gathering place with beautiful views (mother nature showing off all that is colorful on, on the ocean). The heat is space heaters, not central, which worked well as directed by labels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Peter M.

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

east santa cruz

very nice property beautiful relaxing views ambience. great beach access. the only issue is my deposit. at the time of this writing, we have been out of the house for 11 days and no returned deposit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

lori w.

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

Amazing ocean views

This was a great home and a great location. We would absolutely stay here again. The pictures of the ocean view, as beautiful as they are, dont come close to how spectacular the view and sunsets are. We saw whales breach and sea lions and beautiful birds from the back deck. And the sounds of the waves were so relaxing and wonderful to fall asleep too. Communication was wonderful when we had difficulty with the lock box (it could use updating to a key code lock). There was a musty smell when we first entered…but this was not a concern..this had more to do with the location right on the water. I am sensitive to this and opening the windows and airing it out got rid of this quickly. There were 10 of us staying and we had plenty of room.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kelley A.

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

Just What We Were Looking For

This is a great beach house, it's not fancy, but it's clean, very comfortable, has plenty of off street parking, and it was the perfect location for our family. Not shown in the pictures, there is a brand new cooktop, oven and microwave. Our favorite part of the house was definitely the back deck off of the kitchen. Each morning we had coffee, watched the otters, sealions and an occasional pod of dolphins right off the shore, followed by wine and cheese each evening while watching the sun set. Great location between Seabright and Capitola, where there are many great restaurants and plenty of shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M., Chapel Hill, NC

Spectacular views and many amenities.

We have now been at this house twice over the winter holidays, and we absolutely love it. It is spacious, good for big family groups, but provides plenty of private nooks and patios as well. The location could not be better: along East Cliff drive within walking distance of Pleasure Point, beaches, coffee shops, and other areas of interest. And the view facing the ocean is truly gorgeous--we love to watch seals and otters swim right in front of the house. Tara is very responsive and the house is well equipped with plenty of dishes, pots and plans, and kitchen space. The fireplace in the morning was perfect for warming us up until the sun took over. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

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

Great place for our Family!

We hosted our family at this Santa Cruz gem right after Christmas. The weather was very blustery with high tides and rough water but we had a great time in this cozy home with a fireplace in the living room, lots of fun family games, and a nice spacious and well-equipped kitchen for family meals. The location of this property was so good, especially with the deck right on the ocean. It's a short walk to a little beach, called Moran Lake Beach and to Pleasure Point in the opposite direction. Everything was clean and the beds were comfortable. We thought the separate units might make it difficult to feel "together" for our family, but it was nice to have the part of the family with little ones be able to get up early and not disturb those who needed to sleep in. Everything was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen T.

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

Amazing views and comfortable beds!

You are right on the ocean. Location is perfect. Beds are very comfortable. Kitchen is well stocked, plenty of towels for bathrooms. Layout is a little awkward, but doable. The master bedroom overlooking the ocean is in the back apartment, separate from the main house. Perfect for privacy. The main house furniture could be updated (couch was mushy and recliner did not work). The house was clean, but could use a deep cleaning, in my opinion. New throw pillows and blankets would be fantastic. Great communication with property owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Brian M.

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

Santa Cruz beach house

Nice house with a gorgeous view of the ocean. Everything was clean except that there was a decoration left from the previous guest. Note that while the listing said there is parking space for 5 cars, it is actually 3 for standard sized cars like an accord. The garage would probably only fit smart cars or something that are relatively short in length. Also, the shower upstairs did not work at all, but I suppose there are 2 downstairs that work. Would be nice to have them all working though.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We just had a lovely 8 night stay at this property. The location right on the water can not be beat. It's a cozy house--not super fancy but comfortable and relaxing. We went with our daughter/husband and 11 month baby, who used the mini in-law apartment upstairs, which gave them some privacy and us a break from any middle of the night crying. The only thing to be aware of is that the gas fireplace downstairs is the central heat for that unit downstairs, other than space heaters in the bedrooms. Being right on the water, it does get chilly. This was plenty of heat for the home, but with an 11 month old walking around, it was a little challenging keeping him away from it and something we didn't really consider in terms of the practicality of the space for a busy baby. But we managed and we would definitely go back. It was a great house for us and no one wanted to leave.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

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