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Sweeping Ocean Views...Steps from Sandy Beaches

Family-friendly holiday home in Santa Cruz with a hot tub

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Welcome to the Sandcastle!
Our Gate to the Sandcastle!
Our front entrance on the side...with a pretty garden
Come on in...
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bonus Loft Above King Great White Water Views

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room with two sets of Bunk Beds Lower Level

2 Single Bunk Beds

Den/Game Room/Wet Bar with Ice Maker

1 Queen Bed

King Bed Room Lower Level

1 King Bed

King Master Bedroom Suite Upper Level

1 King Bed

King Upper Level Room with Loft Above Ocean Views

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom for the King and Loft Bedrooms Upper Level

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level Full Bathroom for King and Bunk Room

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master King Room Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sweeping Ocean Views...Steps from Sandy Beaches

Santa Cruz County Vacation Rental Permit # 211307

Our 'Sandcastle' Beach House is perfect for a family vacation by the sea! Its unique, soothing architecture brings the beach right into your living area. Our 2 story plus (3rd story Loft and Crow’s Nest) home offers 2,300 square feet of large, bright open spaces lending itself to gatherings of family and friends…plenty of space to spread out.

Our Beach House sleeps 12 in beds...10 adults plus kids under 9 (9 to 17 count as adults). Perfect for 2 families! We also provide a new porta crib and high chair for the babies!

Located in a quiet neighborhood only 1 block from one of Santa Cruz’s best sandy and sunny beaches with steps to the sand at the end of our street. A short walk to Sunny Cove and the other East Cliff beaches, surfing and many great restaurants. Short drive to Capitola Village, Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, hiking and golf. Only 40 minutes from San Jose International Airport and 1 ½ hours south of San Francisco. Nearby, you will find Monterey, Cannery Row, the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium and beautiful Pebble Beach and Carmel…only a 30 to 45 minute drive south.

The views from the Sandcastle are outstanding…cook and dine while watching the lights on the Monterey Bay through the large solarium windows. Enjoy dinners with sweeping views from the second floor deck and sip a glass of wine from the top of the ‘Castle’ on the Crow’s Nest. Gather with the family in the downstairs family room with comfortable sofas, games, Foosball, ping pong and wet bar with a NEW under counter professional clear ice maker and refrigerator. Discover the hidden spaces to sit and read and relax throughout the house.

The house offers 3 spacious king bedrooms, a loft queen bed and a bunk room with two bunk beds. From the loft queen bedroom, you can lie in bed and enjoy whitewater views.

PLEASE NOTE: DURING THE SUMMER SEASON (mid June to mid August), WE RENT BY THE WEEK ONLY. Weekly rentals are discounted. However, PLEASE contact owner by an inquiry (not a request to book) if you wish to book a partial week and we will accommodate you if we can.

Keywords: Large bright family house, Ocean Views, Sleeps 12+ (10 adults plus children under 9), One block from sandy beach with great beach access directly at end of street. Boogie Boards and Beach chairs. Under counter Ice maker. Wet bar. Two family areas.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Perfect house for kids; Games, easy beach access
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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
Rental Permit for 10 adults and kids 9 to 17. Kids under 9 do not count as adults.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Harbor Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffeetopia - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweeping Ocean Views...Steps from Sandy Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweeping Ocean Views...Steps from Sandy Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweeping Ocean Views...Steps from Sandy Beaches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweeping Ocean Views...Steps from Sandy Beaches located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Santa Maria's Beach, Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn and Kipp Kramer

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In short, we love the beach! When our children were young, we would come and play at this beach. We were so excited to find this wonderful beach house and have created many great memories here.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the unique architecture, bright open spaces of the house and the huge solarium windows across the front. But the biggest reason we bought this house is the views! The Monterey Bay is right outside your window where you can watch the lights of Monterey twinkle at night, the fog roll in from the Pacific and the sailboats float by. When we first saw the house…it took our breath away!

Our beach house is in one of the sunniest, warmest spots in Santa Cruz. The beach is wide and easily accessible just one short block from the house. The location is perfect...nestled right between the Wharf, the Boardwalk and Capitola.

What makes this property unique

We love walking down to the beach to watch the surfers up and down the coast and the sunset over the Pacific Ocean in the late afternoon. At night, we either walk or drive to the great restaurants close by.

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