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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Natural Bridges State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mitchell's Cove Beach House

Mitchell’s Cove Beach House – Your Sunny Santa Cruz Escape

Located just one flat block from West Cliff Drive and Mitchell’s Cove Beach, this charming single-level 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect retreat for families and long-stay guests seeking the best of Santa Cruz’s laid-back coastal lifestyle. With a bright, open layout and multiple indoor/outdoor gathering spaces, the home is designed for comfort, connection, and ease.

Step through the private front courtyard, perfect for morning coffee or evening lounging. Inside, the fully equipped kitchen is centrally located—ideal for casual meals or gathering with loved ones in the cozy living room or adjacent dining area. A gas stove adds warmth on cool mornings, while the living room fireplace brings extra charm on foggy coastal nights.

From the dining room, step into the expansive, sunlit family room, which opens to the fully fenced backyard—a perfect space to relax, dine, and play. In the backyard, you’ll find a gas BBQ, outdoor seating, a lawn area, and a private fenced-off hot tub area, offering added privacy for soaking under the stars.

The primary bedroom features a plush king-sized bed and patio doors that open to the garden, where you’ll hear the distant sounds of Monterey Bay as you wind down from the day.

The Perfect Location for Santa Cruz Adventures
You’re just minutes from everything—walk to Mitchell’s Cove Beach, or take a scenic stroll along West Cliff Drive to explore Steamer Lane, the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, Lighthouse Point, or Natural Bridges State Park.

You’re also just a few minutes from Swift Street Courtyard, a local favorite for restaurants, breweries, wineries, and artisan shops. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a quick 1.5-mile drive, and Downtown Pacific Avenue offers even more options for dining, shopping, and nightlife.

Locally Managed by Beachnest Vacation Rentals
At Beachnest, we’re dedicated to making every stay seamless and memorable. As a local team, we’re nearby and available to help whenever you need us—before, during, or after your stay.

Home Features:

-3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms – all on one level
-Fully stocked kitchen with modern appliances
-Cozy living room with fireplace + gas stove
-Large family room with access to backyard
-Private fenced backyard with BBQ and separate hot tub area
-Walkable to West Cliff Drive & Mitchell’s Cove Beach
-Minutes to Swift Street Courtyard, Boardwalk & Natural Bridges
-Garage parking, washer/dryer, fast Wi-Fi
-Managed by Beachnest Vacation Rentals – local, responsive, and guest-focused

Bringing a Dog?
We welcome well-behaved dogs with an additional fee of $35 per night/per pet.

Property manager

Beachnest Property Management & Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Maximum 2 Pets, No Cats
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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

About the area

Santa Cruz

Westside 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 Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Natural Bridges State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Steamer Lane Supply - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Parish Publick House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mitchell's Cove Beach House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mitchell's Cove Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mitchell's Cove Beach House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mitchell's Cove Beach House located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Mitchell Cove Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenn C.

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

Easter with pups

Excellent dog friendly property. Well appointed and wonderful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

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

Great stay!

Great location and comfortable house. Loved all the options of different spaces inside and outside. Short 1 block walk to ocean and cliff walk. Would stay at the house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

flaurie i.

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

Lovely get away

My three generation family thoroughly enjoyed our time at this house. Check-in and communication were flawless, everything was clean and comfortable, and we would stay here again in a heartbeat. We wholeheartedly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S.

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

Great for Family Visits

This was our second stay at the Mitchell Cove Beach House. We (myself, husband, adult son, wife and two children ages 10 and 8) visit Santa Cruz to spend Christmas week with other family. The house is a very nice layout for us with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, good size and pretty well equipped kitchen and dining area and a large family room that is on the other side of the house from the bedrooms and LR. Different folks can easily be doing different activities at different times. It is clean, well stocked and furnished, one block from the water and West Cliff Drive. It is less than a 15 min walk to Verve Coffee! Finally, it has a Hot Tub and nice back yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Fantastic Vacation Home

This is one of the best vacation homes we’ve stayed at! The house is very well kept, and beds and furnishings were really comfortable and clean. We appreciated all the spaces to sit and spread out as a family of five plus one dog, and enjoyed to proximity of the home to many local attractions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya P.

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

Wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

We had a lovely time. Long walks with the dog by the ocean. Riding the rides by the beach boardwalk and bike rides around town. The house was wonderful and fit our family perfectly!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

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

Perect Locatio and great home

The home is located perfectly to easily get to everything in Santa Cruz. It also provides a very comfortable place to hang out. Quiet and well landscaped for hanging out in the back yard or entertaining inside. Hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Great place! Excellent location!

We loved it. Hot tub is private. It’s one block from the ocean. Very dog friendly neighborhood. House had bikes available for roaming the area :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A.

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

Mitchells Cove Beach House

Property was clean and well organized. Games were nice. Lots of clean towels. Two comments: Bathmats in the bathrooms would be nice. You need a banister for the front steps and an assist bar going into the television room. I am somewhat mobility limited. House was well worth the price and we would love to come back sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Amazing location and house

We loved our stay in this rental. The house has a great lay out with room to spread out. The front and back yards were a hit. We brought our bikes and it was so easy to access the West Cliff path. We were there on a very stormy day and the power had gone out all day. We had contacted the Property Management to see if there were any lanterns. Someone very nicely drove 3 lanterns to our house. That helped so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S., Minneapolis, MN

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

Lovely Time at Mitchells Cove Beach House

We throughly enjoyed our time at the Mitchell Cove House in Santa Cruz. We were grandparents, parents and two young children for a total of six. The house is well laid out for children (and adults) with a separate “living room” and “family room” areas. The kitchen and dining areas work well and seated us all comfortably with room for more. The kitchen is pretty well stocked for cooking. The beds were very comfortable and the house was clean. The yard was lovely for gathering and, again, for children. The location was ideal for us; close to Santa Cruz family, a short one block walk to Mitchells Beach and West Cliff Drive. It was also in walking distance to a neat shopping area. We would definitely recommend it and stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Frank F.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Lovely Home and Location; Poor Management

This home is located in a lovely part of Santa Cruz on a very quiet block steps away from the beach. The bedrooms are nicely proportioned. The kitchen and living spaces are well suited for a small group. The bathroom in the master bedroom was outdated and a bit dirty (the bathmat was filthy) and they did not leave toilet paper in that bathroom, but otherwise the house was what was expected. All that being said, we did experience one major disappointment when we discovered that the hot tub was not functioning. The management team was aware of the hot tub issue as they had a team working on it when we arrived. However, it was never fixed, which we did not learn until we tried using it the next day only to discover that it had no water. The management company never bothered to inform us that the hot tub was not operational and only addressed the matter after we contacted them after departure. An apology for the hot tub not being in service did not come until three communications later (over 48 hours after checkout). And, the financial accommodation for the inconvenience was more of an insult than a recognition of the fact that they were unable to deliver on one of their key amenities. The house is nice and deserves better from its management team. So, while I do recommend the house itself, do not expect the management team to adequately address issues they are aware of.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jill M., Angels Camp

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

Fantastic

We love the place. Very comfortable lots of different areas to relax. Pet friendly A+
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Toby T.

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

Great location, good experience

Great house for our family beach vacation. The house could have been a bit cleaner but it was fine overall. Can’t beat the location, 2 blocks from the beach steps.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Casual luxury in paradise

We really enjoyed the property and neighborhood. Mitchell's Cove is a short walk and is beautiful. The rooms are spacious and the front and back yard are great. The kitchen was very well appointed, making it easy to cook at home. Also, the hot tub is a fantastic touch. We’d definitely come back when in SC.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

shannon m.

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

Lovely beach rental

Our family had a great stay. We loved being close to the West Cliffs and beaches. The house was clean and we appreciated being able to bring our dog. The backyard was a mini oasis. The property management team was super helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina H.

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

We love this house!

This is our third time staying at this property and we will come back again! Our son is attending UCSC and the house is a great place to stay when we visit. Finding accommodations that take dogs can be challenging. This house is perfect for dogs, since it has a fenced in front and backyard and is only one block from the beach. The house is comfortable and clean. We can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed C., San Francisco

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

Haven on the Water

We came here with two kids to have a relaxing experience after Christmas. It was perfect. The house has a beautiful backyard and the key amenity - a hot tub - which helped us all relax. The location is two blocks from the coast (great for viewing, not for swimming), and there is a playground close by for my youngest. A large tv and playroom kept the kids occupied, and a separate tv-less living room meant I could read and relax in a separate space. I loved the large kitchen. My only complaint is that I messaged the owner twice about bringing a pet, but they never got back to me.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patty P.

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

Perfect getaway

Had a wonderful and relaxing time. Just what we all needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

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

Great Stay again!

Love this house. Location awesome. Very peaceful and cute home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M., Sacramento CA

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

Loved our stay!

Our family loved the accommodations. The lush yard was perfect for meals under the umbrella. Very close to beaches, restaurants and the boardwalk. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A., Sunnyvale

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

Cute beach home

We enjoyed our stay. House was comfortable. Yard spaces were wonderful, quiet and peaceful. I wished the property management was better with communications but overall it was an enjoyable birthday getaway with my children.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H.

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

Comfortable family home

We love this house in Santa Cruz - it is perfect for a family with pets. Plenty of space to eat and hang out together, yard space to explore for the pets, close to park, beach, & grocery.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Would stay again

This is one of the few vrbo’s that I’ve stayed in that was as nice as the pics made it look. It’s a warm, friendly feeling house with a lovely yard in a quiet location about a block from West Cliff Dr. The kitchen had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Beachnest Property Management & Vacation Rentals

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Beachnest Vacation Rentals offers you the finest assortment of vacation rentals and beach rentals in Santa Cruz and surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for a fun vacation rental for a week-long family reunion, a family and pet-friendly vacation home, or a romantic getaway – the ultimate vacation experience awaits you in sunny Santa Cruz. Our comfortable, well-maintained and fully furnished vacation rentals provide you with a true home-away-from-home and each property is close to all that Santa Cruz County has to offer. Allow us to help customize your Santa Cruz vacation rental with the amenities that are most important to you – from dramatic oceanfront whitewater views to family and pet-friendly properties, we focus on top-notch customer service from the time you begin your initial inquiry, to the time that you check-out – our highest priority is to exceed your expectations.

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