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Apartment with ocean views

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Cowells Surfside with front house in background
A two-story residential building with a yellow facade, a white garage door, and a balcony with a metal railing.
A building with a yellow exterior and a staircase leading to an upper floor.
A wooden sign with the text 'Cowells Surfside Apt.' in a garden setting with rocks, a hibiscus flower, and plants.
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Apartment with ocean views

Relax on the sunny deck, walk along West Cliff Drive and fall asleep at night to the sound of crashing waves. Cowells Surfside is a clean, one- bedroom apartment located two houses from West Cliff, behind a main house and above the detached garage. Surrounded by plants and a garden it has beautiful views of the Monterey Bay, Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Mountains. The apartment has bamboo floors, granite counters and large sunny windows. The living room has a pullout sleeper sofa making space for children or additional guests. There are plenty of linens and towels along with a stocked kitchen. Included with your stay are two beach cruisers, boogie boards and beach chairs. The deck has a working gas grill for outdoor cooking. It’s a perfect get away for a couple of small family.

The apartment gives you walking access to many beaches, great surf spots, the Boardwalk and SC Wharf, wine tasting and shopping. Athletes have been renting here for years to have easy access to triathlons, surf contests and other races. Families love it for the proximity to the Boardwalk and downtown. Travelers return every summer and fall to enjoy the fun and beauty of our town.

We welcome long term renters in the fall and winter months. Please inquire about available dates and rates for monthly rentals.

Keywords: apartment, casita, back house, one bedroom, beach house, bungalo, ocean views, clean, long term rentals, beach.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Parking is on street- unless loading or unloading No turning around of cars in driveway-drive in and back out Quiet hours are 11pm-7am
Additional 7% fee for any cancellations
refer to binder for check out rules sheets in washing machine, garbage/recycle out, card under mat, lights out , text owner good bye

Important information

You need to know

Property # 397904vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this apartment is near theme parks and near the beach. 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. 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

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stagnaro Bros. - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Apartment with ocean views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Apartment with ocean views ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Apartment with ocean views ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apartment with ocean views ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Apartment with ocean views located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Cowell's Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Grace O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and an ocean view!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such amazing hosts, thank you. And hood luck with all and your sale.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment is in a great location and is clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Great property. Great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Beach retreat

Perfect location, we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gene V.

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

Very Nice!

Always a great place to stay. Clean, comfortable and the location is awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen or Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great property and only wish we had found it sooner as we often stay in Santa Cruz. Perfect location and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George Y.

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

Delightful

Great place. Great location. Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jennifer f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful, comfortable one bedroom in a great, walkable neighborhood. We saw whales from the living room window one morning! Easy check-in and out. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

McBrien P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful. More than exceeded our expectations. The host were very friendly, helpful and accessible. Clean. Well stocked kitchen. Great location.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place in a beautiful setting. We were most pleased. Our host was gracious and accomodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This unit was amazing. It was so clean and comfortable. It’s in a great location to the boardwalk and the bay. I would highly recommend staying here if you are ever in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

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

Birthday trip

Great location. Beautiful views. Loved watching the sunrise over the ocean every morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gayle Z.

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

Perfect home away from home near the beach and boardwalk

I loved our stay here so much — the most comfortable bed (first good sleep of our travels), well appointed kitchen, clean bathroom, lovely views, great walks from the apartment, with forest hikes a short drive away. We plan to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin T.

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

Location, location

This apartment was a comfortable and convenient spot to stay with my husband. We had everything we needed. The location was perfect for visiting the local beaches, and it was close to the highways for those out-of-town excursions as well. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here. The location was perfect for everything we wanted to do, and parking was super easy, which made things stress-free. The host was excellent with communication—quick and helpful responses throughout. Overall, a smooth and pleasant experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

todd t.

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

Awesome visit

I have been staying at this wonderful place for, I think, 10 years or more… I grew up in Santa Cruz and moved to the East Coast…Kerry and her family are wonderful hosts and this place is awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Wonderful place

Had another great visit to Santa Cruz. This property was great. A very comfortable space, fantastic view of the bay, super close to W Cliff Drive for a walk along the ocean. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Beautiful apartment on W Cliff Dr

This property is absolutely beautiful and in a great location. I enjoyed sitting on the balcony watching the hummingbirds and hearing the sea lions bark. Owners are very nice and helpful. We hope to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2025
thank you Heather. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and the deck experiences! Please do come back again, we love return guests. Kerry and Scott
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave f.

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

Spacious and romantic bungalow.

We had a wonderful stay. The unit is clean, spacious and super comfy! Perfect for a couples getaway. Just a few steps to the ocean and a short walk to the pier and boardwalk. We can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

hannah t.

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

Couldn't be better

This place exceeded our expectations and is even more beautiful than the photos! We won't stay anywhere else now that we know about this gem 🌟
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

todd t.

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

Another great stay

Kerri and Scott are great hosts. They are very thoughtful and kind.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

November get away

Came over for a nice long weekend. Location was perfect…walking on W. Cliff is the best! Will definitely be back. Thank you for such a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally L.

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

2nd Time but not the last!

This place is great in EVERY aspect! We LOVE staying here & can’t wait to return for a 3rd, 4th…
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Judy S.

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

Perfect location

My adult disabled son and I wanted a place near Cowell Beach so we could attend Day on the Beach. This was a perfect location for us to walk to the beach and to the Boardwalk.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kerry or Scott Edelstein

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Why they chose this property

The location and views of ocean.

What makes this property unique

Walking or biking to everything. We love looking out our windows at the ocean and all the happy people on their way to enjoy the natural beauty here.

Languages:

English

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