Captain's Quarters

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A beachside patio with a table and chairs, overlooking the ocean.
A deck with outdoor furniture, a table, and chairs, overlooking the ocean.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a wooden table and blue chairs, and a brick fireplace.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a television, and a view of the beach.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a fireplace, and a dining area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Sunny Cove Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

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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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Maria's Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Harbor Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stagnaro Bros. - ‬7 min drive
  • Marini’s at the Wharf
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Captain's Quarters pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Captain's Quarters?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Captain's Quarters on 10 Nov 2027 start from NZ$5,863, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Captain's Quarters?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Captain's Quarters?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captain's Quarters?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Captain's Quarters located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastside Santa Cruz holiday home is steps from Lincoln Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Twin Lakes State Beach and Sunny Cove Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Captains Quarters is an excellent property. It is quiet except for the rhythm of the waves. We have stayed here several times and I am sure we will stay several more. The only thing is the WiFi is not the best if you need a quick work check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view simply cannot be beat. You walk from a huge wrap-around deck with full view of the ocean right out of a gate and onto stairs leading to the beach below.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Although this property has a copious amount of deferred maintenance it truly is in the perfect spot on the beach. This is our second time staying at Captains Quarter.Thank you for the easy check in and check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect. Communication was great. View was better than advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You walk into the house and the view takes your breath away. They allowed our dogs which was important to us.The kitchen is outdated but we spent our time outside and that was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbelievable views. We have stayed at this property several times (3 to date). You are literally on the water and beach. Our family decides together where to go- and the Captains Quarters is a unanimous decision. We have seen whales dolphin otters and seals. The wrap around deck has 300 degree views. The property is pet friendly and the beach is pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The property was amazing!

This property is fabulous, loved the view and location. The house itself is very spacious and in a quiet neighborhood. We will definitely stay here again in the future!!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for providing some feedback for our future guests. We look forward to hosting you again during your next trip to Santa Cruz!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend!

Great house! Great location! We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2023
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Captain's Quarters. We hope that you'll stay with us again during your next trip to Santa Cruz.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was amazing! Beautiful ocean views from every room. Easy access to the beach. Amazing deck! Plenty of room for my family. Would definitely love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

Great place to relax and enjoy the sounds of the ocean! Our family had a wonderful time here and made some great memories
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for your kind feedback! We hope to have your family back at Captain's Quarters in the near future. Beachnest Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Location

What an amazing location ! The house was set up perfectly for us. The rental agency is very attentive with any questions too. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2023
Thank your for taking the time to provide your feedback, and we are glad you enjoyed your stay at the Captain's Quarters in Santa Cruz. Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for wedding family

We had a wedding in Santa Cruz- wanted somewhere that we could come back relax etc before the next event and it was great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2022
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Johnette! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Captain's Quarters in Santa Cruz!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!!

I wanted to stay all week or forever!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals and we hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was definitely somewhat outdated but was very clean and well equipped. The real reason to stay here is the fantastic location! With the points to the East and West of the property access to this section of beach is very limited, especially during mid to high tide. In addition the private beach area is great especially for young children.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is pet friendly. This is the best house from Half Moon Bay to Monterey. The house has 270 degrees of windows to take in the beach views. Sunsets are gorgeous, the light house is great and the beach is beautiful. We have stayed here two times and will stay there again and again!Btw- this last time we had a seal a sea otter and two whale sightings- all close enough to see from the deck. Did I mention the deck? It is fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Celebrating Life Achievements

Spent two days celebrating the kids graduation from high school and becoming adults (18th birthday). Great location and amazing views. Enjoyed walking the beach with the dogs and taking in the local scene.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2022
Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals, Richard! We are glad you enjoyed your stay at the Captain's Quarters.
Archival

8/10 Good

Spectacular views and great beach access

We spent five nights here for Thanksgiving. We were overwhelmed by the views from both inside the house and from the deck. The beach access was easy and great for dog owners/lovers. Kitchens and bathrooms are in need of some updating, but that's easy to overlook because of the location of the property and the other common areas/bedrooms. I highly recommend for people who are ready to spend time enjoying the beauty of Santa Cruz beaches and who want to see the most spectacular sunsets imaginable.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your feedback for our potential quests. We thank you for choosing the Captain's Quarters in Santa Cruz, and hope you'll look us up again next time. Liz from Beachnest
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property right in the beach

Great location and amenities. Although some of the property is outdated. It is clean and very well supplied. Beds were comfortable, bedding was clean. Only negative was the shower in the master bath has very low water pressure and the drain has some sharp sections that could cut someone. Other than that this was a fantastic vacation rental that I would refer to anyone and would stay at again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you Marianne! We replaced the shower head in the master bathroom and the water pressure is great! We also replaced that drain cover as well. We hope you'll stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at Captains Quarters for our spring break. What an amazing home!! From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with ,literally, the most breathtaking ocean views. These views continue around the entire home. It fit our family with kids so comfortably. The kitchen came fully stocked with everything we needed to cook for our families for the entire 4 days. The easiest way to get to the beach is to exit near the BBQ. A short 5 second walk to the staircase and then you are able to walk to clean, beautiful beach. The home came with plenty of towels for the beach and for bathing. So many games, puzzles, activities for the kids. The bed linens were so soft- everyone slept great. PLENTY of indoor and outdoor seating. Honestly, we are going to make this a yearly trip. What a great home! They communicate via text during your stay, and answer any questions so fast. Can’t wait to come back! :)
Living area near kitchen
View from kitchen sliding dooe
Beautiful views of sunsets each evening from deck
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Disappointed

The only complaint I have is the the bedroom I stayed in had huge stains in the badly worn carpet. The shower was rust and crud on bottom of door. I didn’t d not feel comfortable taking a shower. Given the price of the property I was disappointed in the condition of my room. The location is great, but I would not stay here again unless I knew that bedroom was cleaned up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautiful home Perfect view!

I have many criticisms of this home. The house itself is beautiful, and I would definitely return. It was not clean when we arrived so I had to clean it before my guest arrived. Carpets filthy in need of cleaning.Bathroom shower moldy and drain cover loose and could cut your foot if your not careful. Glassed in kitchen needed to be washed before using...The property managers were nice and responded quickly. But more attention needs to be taken to this lovely house before it gets worse. Ongoing maintaince is necessary in such a wonderful spot. Thank you and I would return and hopefully all will be taken care of
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Very disappointed!

The house is beautiful on the outside in a great location with an incredible view and a great beach. However, we felt that it is expensive for a view and two updated bedrooms. We were very disappointed because none of the pictures show the following: - Two clean kitchens but very old, with two ovens but no baking trays or oven dishes. - Three clean but very small and old bathrooms, with holes and patches in the walls. - Very used furniture in the dining room and especially in the family room. It is not showing because the sofa has been changed. It was very hard to feel comfortable and to relax. - Stained carpet by the pool table and stained sheets and pillow cases. - Two out of the four lounging chairs on the deck are broken.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Stephanie, thank for taking the time to provide your feedback from your stay at the Captain's Quarters. We are sorry that this property did not meet with your expectations. In response to your comments: - The two full kitchens are fully equipped and functional with plenty of baking trays and oven dishes, pots and pans, flatware, glasses, cups, etc. (We have added more trays and serving dishes since your stay with us in February). - To clarify the bathroom configuration, there are 3 full bathrooms in the house. One is between the two bedrooms in the new part of the house and features a separate large bathtub, tile shower stall, and vanity area (a large bathroom). At the time of your stay, the towel rack had come off of the wall and was in the process of being repaired. There are no longer any holes and patches apparent in this bathroom. The second bathroom is large and is en suite off the master bedroom in the center of the house. This bathroom has a tile shower stall and two vanity areas. The third bathroom in the old part of the house has a small tile shower stall with vanity area. - There is a good quality (but yes, worn), light gray, Italian leather sectional sofa in the living room, in addition to two wing-back chairs (in very good condition), and a sleeper-sofa with seating for up to 8. We sorry to learn that you were not able to relax and feel comfortable in this space. - There are two rooms in the house that are carpeted and we have the carpets professionally cleaned every couple of months, and have done so since your stay in February. - The owner's have recently purchased a comfortable and attractive outdoor furniture set for the deck which features an outdoor sofa and two lounge chairs (seating for 6) in additional to the patio set that seats up to 6 for outdoor dining, etc. The location and unobstructed views at the Captain's Quarters are unparalleled, making it one of the most sought after and popular vacation rentals in Santa Cruz! Future guests - please visit our company website, Beachnest Vacation Rentals, for additional information and reviews for the Captain's Quarters.
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Beautiful Beach location in desperate need of attention.

Let me first start by saying the view can not be beat. Gorgeous. The interior of the house desperately needs some attention. Its like staying at a frat house that they bought new comforters for. The carpet is stained, the kitchen is VERY under supplied - and the "Sleeps 8" factor is assuming 2 people are sleeping in the living room on an old, uncomfotable pull out couch. The wifi is very slow & the cords and modem are sloppily placed on a kitchen counter. I've rented many properties on VRBO all over the US and this was, by far, the most run down house. Do not plan on staying here with the intention of making meals, you will be VERY disappointed by the kitchen situation. Even the coffee maker didn't have everything needed to brew coffee. There was one wine opener, but the cork screw was broken off. The property management folks are very unorganized and unprofessional, (slow to respond & the different employees don't seem to communicate with each other). The house is in a great location, with a trip to Ikea & Crate & Barrel they could really make the place much better. But, like I said in the beginning, the view & the location are amazing - if you are 6, 30 year old, surfers that just want a place to crash & order take out.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Loved this property. Glad we came before tourist season started. So busy. 3rd shower didn’t work.

Despite 3rd shower not working, loved it. Could use more bathroom linens. More hand towels. No screens on doors; maybe other properties don’t have them either? These are little things. Would love to visit again!!!! Family get together- damn kids all moved to west coast ( we from Michigan). Where was the washer/dryer? Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing, Beautiful, Never want to leave

This property is amazing, I can't wait to go back. The views are absolutely breathtaking. The house was perfect for our small family. We spent the entire time on the deck enjoying the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks for taking the time to review the Captain's Quarters and we are so happy you enjoyed your time in Santa Cruz. Thank you for choosing Beachnest Vacation Rentals and we'll hope you'll stay with us again.
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