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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8161.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Aquarius: Oceanfront Beach House with Hot Tub

Permit #161217 | The Aquarius | Oceanfront Luxury with Private Hot Tub & Stunning Views 🌊✨
Escape to The Aquarius, a breathtaking beachfront retreat nestled on the sands of Corcoran Lagoon. This stunning two-story home offers unmatched ocean views, a private backyard oasis, and direct beach access. Sip your morning coffee on the spacious oceanfront decks, unwind in the hot tub as the waves crash below, or gather around the chimenea fire pit for cozy evenings under the stars. Whether you're looking for relaxation, adventure, or both, this coastal gem has it all!

Why You'll Love This Beachfront Getaway:
✔️ Sleeps up to 8 guests – Perfect for families & groups
✔️ 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms – Spacious & stylish accommodations
✔️ 4 On-Site Parking Spaces – No hassle with parking
✔️ No Smoking, Parties, or Pets – A peaceful and private retreat
✔️ Keyless Entry – Hassle-free check-in

Luxury Amenities & Features:
🔥 Private Hot Tub – Relax with ocean views
🏡 Spacious Oceanfront Decks – Enjoy breathtaking sunrises & sunsets
🔥 Outdoor Chimenea Fire Pit – Perfect for marshmallow roasting & cozy nights
🛋️ Futon for Extra Sleeping Space – Additional flexibility for guests
🍳 BBQ Grill – Ideal for outdoor dining
📶 High-Speed Wi-Fi – Stay connected during your stay
🛏️ Luxury Linens Provided – Just bring your beach towels!
🧺 Washer & Dryer – Convenience for longer stays
✅ Self Check-In – Easy & contact-free arrival

Top Nearby Attractions:
🏖️ Sunny Cove – A local favorite for sunbathing & surfing
🌅 Black's Beach – Perfect for coastal walks & scenic views
☕ Starbucks – Grab your favorite coffee just minutes away
🥗 Aloha Island Grille – Enjoy delicious island-inspired cuisine
🍎 Live Oak Farmers Market – Shop fresh, local produce & treats

🏡 Monthly Stays Available! Looking for a long-term escape? Contact Kendall & Potter for special monthly rental rates!

🏡 Property Managed by Kendall & Potter Property Management

🌊 Book Your Stay at The Aquarius Today & Experience the Ultimate Santa Cruz Beach Vacation! 🌴✨

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Santa Cruz

Eastside 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 Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pleasure Point Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Seabright Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Coffeetopia - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Point Market - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Aquarius: Oceanfront Beach House with Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Aquarius: Oceanfront Beach House with Hot Tub?

As of 5 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Aquarius: Oceanfront Beach House with Hot Tub on 22 August 2024 start from NZ$1,003, 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.

What time is check-in at The Aquarius: Oceanfront Beach House with Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Aquarius: Oceanfront Beach House with Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Aquarius: Oceanfront Beach House with Hot Tub located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is steps from Santa Maria's Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

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

Great spot!

Perfect location and everything you need to enjoy the ocean front!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

weekend Getaway

We just had the most relaxing weekend at this property. Great views, nice and quiet area. Everything needed inside. we especially enjoyed the hot tub and chiminea.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

Fun with Adult Kids

Nice quiet spacious home to share with my adult kids. Hot tub and fire pit amazing. Beautiful view of Ocean. Close to attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

David G.

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

Amazing Location

This house could not be located in a better spot. Right in the beach with beach access next to the house. It was very clean. Definitely needs some updates but it’s a rental so you expect that to some degree. Would definitely rent again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great house for a family get-together

Wonderful house with views from multiple decks and from the kitchen and living rooms. Lovely to hear the waves crashing in the distance and it was the shortest walk out to Cliff Drive for easy walking access to the beach. Kitchen had everything needed to prepare and eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. The clean and truly hot, hot tub was really the icing on the cake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Location, Location!

While the house is older and a bit funky, the setting couldn't be better--3 decks right on the beach, superb hot tub, lots of comfortable chairs to watch the waves. Hammock was broken--only drawback--and checkout was earlier than that stated in the book.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Perfect family meeting place

We spent three nights with two of our adult children and their partners. Morning sunrise soaks, evening smores at the fire pit, and long walks on the beach. We chose to cook most of our meals in house, and we had all the equipment that we needed. We made use of all parts of the house, and enjoyed all of it. Dn't hesitate to book this property now. You will be happy you did.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

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

Breathtaking View!

I could have stayed forever. It had the beach house feel with a few modern convenances. The master bed was comfortable and nobody in our party complained about the other sleeping quarters. It was my granddaughters 21st birthday and I let her pick a couple nights at a VRBO in Santa Crus. She picked the Aquarius. Great choice Lacey!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

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

Spectacular location

This is really a million dollar location overlooking a fairly undisturbed beach - dog walkers during the day and 2 or 3 campfires at night. The house is older and could use extensive renovation. But, the decks, patio, hot tub and whale/dolphin watching more than make up for it. The kitchen is adequate, - don’t expect to be able to do a lot of cooking - fortunately you don’t have to since there are tons of restaurants and take outs in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

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

Relaxing Beach House Vacation

We just spent a relaxing week at this property and we couldn't have liked it more. It's located right on an amazing beach, with great views in every direction. The jacuzzi on the back patio was the perfect place to unwind and take in the views. The BBQ and fireplace was perfect for cooking and hanging out on the patio to watch the sun go down. The house is situated right next to a lagoon, so there's no direct beach access, but you access the stairs 1 block down. Not a big deal. The checkin process is a little cumbersome, because you have to drive to Capitola and pick up the keys, but it wasn't a huge problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy S.

Liked: Check-in, location

Girls Trip

The house worked out well for me and my girlfriend’s long weekend get away. We are in our 50’s and it would have been nice to know that there were stairs s block away to get down to the beach. The high tide pooled water next to the property was quite sulfurous. The hot tub was a bit murky and sandy when we arrived. We laughed and walked, cooked and went out, and had a great weekend together!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lora B.

Best Location in the area literally on the beach!! amazing panoramic views from inside or outside.

Wow! the views were amazing! I told my husband this is like jurassic park of the sea !! ha ha! From inside house saw Whales, Dolphins, sea otters. You can take an excursion out to whale watch it was very close by and only 40 bucks. We drove to the monterey bay aquarium a great day :0) house was comfortable and clean. We loved the patio in the evening with a nice wood burning fire in the chiminea we roasted marshmallows and felt like 5 star camping. Napped in the Hammock then hot tub at night with the stars . Wow what a wonderful trip for the whole family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Wonderful Spring Break Beach Stay

The location of this house is incredible. The adults were able to sit on the deck/hot tub and watch while the kids went down to the beach and played for hours. The house has everything we needed as far as cookware and extra linen. The furniture is a bit dated, but, it really doesn’t matter because the only thing we were looking at was the beautiful ocean view. The listing probably says this and I missed it, but, the two downstairs bedrooms are connected. So the people in the Queen room need to walk through the kid (bunk bed room) to get to their bedroom.,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

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

Dream Beach Getaway

Our family had an incredible time at this beautiful Santa Cruz Property. We spent a week lounging on the beach, playing in the waves, taking in the ocean views from the backyard and balconies, and enjoying the beachside town. Having private parking so near to the beach was a great feature of this property. The entrance to the beach was just steps away from the property. To enter the beach we had to climb down a few rocks (which was no problem for myself, my wife, and our 4 year old) but I can imagine an individual with more limited mobility may have needed to walk one block over to use the stairs (still close and convenient.) The kitchen was well outfitted, the laundry machines worked well, beds and couches were comfortable, and the wifi was reliable. Bath towels were provided, but no beach towels were provided (not a problem, just something to plan for.) The management company was helpful and friendly, and made both check in and check out very easy. We felt so spoiled staying here, and would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kim Z.

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

Coastal Gem in the rough.

If it weren't for being right on the sand.... The beds are awful. Dishes in the cabinet are not clean due to a very gross dishwasher. Kitchen drawers need some attention, they are dirty. The kitchen overhead lights are full of bugs. The house phone didn't work which was not right because the cell service is awful. TV remotes didn't work since the batteries were dead. This is an older home that just needs some attention and TLC which could easily be overlooked if some details were worked out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Michelle M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not the best place, but has some great views

I stayed at the property in January and was a little disappointed. First off, the view was amazing and everything outside of the house was enjoyable. There were some down points to the inside of the house. The minute we talked in the first thing we could smell was the odor of cat urine and it would knock you down. There was a video camera in the kitchen that was plugged in at time time of our arrival. Once we noticed it, (which was a couple of days) there was small note next to it saying to unplug, however this was no where in the book. The fridge had food left in it. Condiments mainly but there was food still in the fridge which was very off putting. They state in the ad that the hot tub gets cleaned after every stay but it looked so bad that I was not about to use it. The house in itself is in need to a complete makeover from new furniture (that you don't sink into), to rust on most everything, to bed that the sheets don't fit on. Management is very hard to get a hold of past the time of your stay also. We had lost an important piece of jewelry in the house and have been trying to contact the property management company and are not getting any response,
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas G.

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

Beach house

Great house, the outdoor space was awesome. Ocean Views from everywhere. The projector was nice for movie night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

cozy

great location; cozy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

Gorgeous view

This house has an awesome view of the beach. The house was great for our family (2 adults, 2 kids). We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

JT T.

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

Amazing location

The location is incredible with many spacious decks to enjoy the view over the ocean. The interior is dated, but functional and clean. Note that you must drive to the rental office to pick up keys which adds on a good 30 minutes in afternoon traffic (assuming your coming from Bay Area direction).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

santa cruz beach front home

Overall a great experience. The home is positioned so you see the sunrise and sunset (at least in late October). You can enjoy an early morning sip of coffee on the swing and take in the ocean sounds. The upper level was perfect for my mom (uses a walker) to move around, enjoy the outdoors on the deck, sleep in the master bed and use master bath. Large dining area seats 8 comfortably. Lots of cookware, bakeware and dishes (we mostly stayed/ate in). No access to the beach directly from home due to a lagoon, just a walk around the block and we were there. This was our first VRBO experience. I was not expecting there to be no bath toiletry amenities, had to shop, not a problem, just not convenient (thank you Target pick up). I was very surprised to see a television set blocking an ocean view, just saying. We are not TV people. I would move it downstairs to the open area and maybe provide a table for games or other entertainment. Wifi was not working due to storm, and it was not repaired until the evening before our departure :( The cell booster did not work (Verizon) cell service was patchy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Great place to stay.

Loved our stay. The house is great. Wonderful view. House was clean and had everything you may need.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey A.

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

Great location, mixed feelings

First of all, I will say the location and outside space is phenomenal. We throughly enjoyed our little private corner of paradise and hanging out side most of the trip. One thing that detracted from the overall experience is that this property is in need of refreshing. The decking is in rough shape, the comforters on the bed were tired and old and so we’re the majority of the furnishings. For the price of admission I would expect that to be an easy fix for an owner to make in their investment property. We had some issues with the previous guest leaving sand and dirt in the hot tub, half a joint (which our one year old found) and dog poop on the lower patio. The property manager was quick to send someone out to inspect and clean up the dog poop. The hot tub was not serviced during our entire week which was disappointing considering we paid for a hot tub servicing fee as well as the threat of additional fees if sand or dirt is in the tub. I will caution families with small children on the spiral staircase. Our one year old was young enough that we had him in a pack and play in the basement, but it could be a little treacherous for young children that wake may wander at night, especially if you are in the master upstairs. All in all we enjoyed our week at the beach. The setting of the property exceeded expectations, even if the some of the previously mentioned items fell a little short.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tiffany C.

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

Location was perfect

House was Great. It smelled of like a nursing home. so we bought candles immediately to help eliminate the smell. Other than that it was great! Loved the view.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nickie H.

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

Really great location!

We had a beautiful view
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kendall & Potter Property Management

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Kendall & Potter Property Management, Inc. is a professional property management company doing business in Santa Cruz County for 43 years. We strive to give our customers the professional and individual service they deserve. We have an array of vacation rentals to meet the needs of all of our customers such as large homes for family gatherings, condominiums for a romantic getaway, girl's retreats or business accommodations.
We also have fully furnished corporate housing for monthly or short stay rentals. The Santa Cruz area is one of the best kept secrets on the Monterey Peninsula. It offers an array of activities, both recreational and educational. Contact us for more information on our vacation rentals or to book your next vacation in Santa Cruz!

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