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Light-Filled Carriage House Apartment- Blocks to Beach and Boardwalk

Apartment with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Exterior
Living area
Flexible Seating. TV with HBO in secretary desk
Interior
Fully stocked kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 40.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Light-Filled Carriage House Apartment- Blocks to Beach and Boardwalk

Our 1928 carriage house apartment is situated in historic Beach Hill. It has been recently renovated, yet much of the original charm has been maintained. It is a perfect spot for families or small groups - close to many tourist spots yet located in a residential neighborhood.
Cowell's Beach (boogie boarding and surfing), Steamer's Lane (advanced surfing), Monterey Exploration Center, Boardwalk, wharf, Warriors basketball stadium, downtown, and West Cliff Drive (bike/walking path along the ocean) are all a quick 5 minute walk from our house.
The apartment is located in a private garden setting, away from the main street, behind our home. We hope you will love this historical neighborhood as much as we do!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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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
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Boardwalk Bowl and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting. Sailing, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ocean Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Namaste Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Light-Filled Carriage House Apartment- Blocks to Beach and Boardwalk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Light-Filled Carriage House Apartment- Blocks to Beach and Boardwalk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Light-Filled Carriage House Apartment- Blocks to Beach and Boardwalk?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Light-Filled Carriage House Apartment- Blocks to Beach and Boardwalk?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Light-Filled Carriage House Apartment- Blocks to Beach and Boardwalk located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katrina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a charming, cozy, clean place! We had a great stay and it was so close to everything downtown! So many recommendations for restaurants etc and we really appreciated all of the beach items. Thanks and we’ll see you again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Very close to boardwalk, clean and well maintained. Host was very accommodating as well. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at this rental - great amenities (beach accessories, treats/smore's making kit, outdoor fire pit), ideal location (5-10 min walk to beach/boardwalk and downtown Santa Cruz in safe neighborhood), great hosts (friendly and responsive, provided excellent recommendations on restaurants/things to do). Hands down one of the best stays we've had! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

Perfect spot for a family to enjoy Santa Cruz!

The property was well kept, stocked with everything we needed (and more), and was quiet, safe and secure. The owners were friendly and helpful. Only a short walk into downtown and to the boardwalk. We all had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

Great location and comfortable beds!!!

The apartment was clean, nicely decorated, and well stocked. The beds were very comfortable and the shower nice and hot. They were generous with a laundry room, fire pit, and surf boards although we didn’t use any. The street parking was not a problem. There are steep stairs to the apartment but they were well lit and a good hand rail (my mother who is 83 was with me). The location near the boardwalk was great for morning walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F., Woodinville, Washington, USA

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

Perfect & adorable

Lovely host. Everything was perfect. Very comfortable beds and pillows, thick cozy towels. All details attended to—snacks, teas, coffee, and even fixings for s’mores in a little basket. There were Q-tips, shampoos & a first aide kit. Easy 5-10 minute walk to the beach, warf and boardwalk. 5 min drive to downtown. Easy parking in front (April). Down pillows on the couch. The owners take pride in their property. There was a washer dryer available. Will will stay there again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house has everything you need for a great stay and the location can't be beat. It's walking distance to almost all the attractions around. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
loved the property, great location, we had a wonderful time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect place to stay for a beach trip. Clean, comfortable, convenient, and the owners thought of all the details (or stuff for s'mores). Truly great place to stay, we'll definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jim & Nomia E.

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

Cute carriage house

Nicely decorated, comfortable living room furniture. Appreciate the coffee and snacks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, check in and checkout was very smooth and instructions clearly communicated. The host has a a lot of extras available, there wasn’t anything we didn’t have that we wanted. Entire stay and experience was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vince F.

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

Great, convenient place

The location was superb, with easy access to the boardwalk, wharf, beaches and coffee shops. Exploring the area was incredibly convenient and enjoyable. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Great Location with lots of fun extras

This quaint little carriage house was the perfect set up for 2 adults and 2 teen boys. The location was excellent being walking distance to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the beach and the river trail. The house is comfortable and fully stocked with everything that we needed and more. The garage is loaded with everything needed for a beach day and the thoughtful basket of smores ingredients created a fun night by the firepit. A definite recommendation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish C.

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

Fantastic place to stay

A lovey two bedroom apartment. Close to the beach and it has everything you need to enjoy your stay. Sarah was a great host and we would not hesitate to recommend this place to others
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

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

Clean, comfy, conveniently located

We added this to the end of our Yosemite adventure as a little R&R before heading home, and thought the kids would love some beach time. This place exceeded expectations! The carriage house is very clean and has so many nice little touches. This place is perfect for kids- ours really loved the boogie boards at the beach and the games when we were relaxing. It’s a nice, short walk to the beach and boardwalk area. The beds are very comfortable, and the temperature was perfect for opening a window at night. The owner is very kind and accommodating. This is definitely a place I would return, but spend a whole week next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Fun Weekend!

We had a great stay - perfect location, loved how bright & clean it was.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla P.

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

Lovely and quaint

A beautiful home and location. The accomodations suited all our needs. The only negative was the shower pressure but honestly wasn't that big of a deal. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tejas N.

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

Great House Location

It's a wonderfully cute property with everything our family needed for a great trip to Santa Cruz Monterey! And the location couldn't be more convenient to the Santa Cruz sights!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Beautiful and Convenient

Beautiful and clean guest house. Very convenient for walking to the boardwalk and wharf area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric f.

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

Great location

Nice place in a nice town
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana K.

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

Comfortable and quiet

Beautiful grounds, comfortable place, soft beds. We felt welcomed and very safe. Thank you Sarah and Lawrence.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Santa Cruz visit

Great property, close to the beach and all amenities. Great information provide by Sarah which helped us chose where to shop, dinner, etc. the hosts were more than happy to recommend places to go to.. Property clean and well maintained. Great facilities, laundry, beach stuff we could borrow.. even a pint of milk and coffee & snacks on arrival.. Definitely gets our family recommendation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Difficulty entering the property

The rental is located behind the main residence. The house numbers were not present on the street and also I had not received directions how to get through the gate. Luckily, my tech savvy brother was present and able to access a Wi-Fi hotspot so I could email our dilemma to the owner who was home. she came out straight away and helped us get inside. This was our only problem. Everything else went smoothly and the rental was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma A.

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

Fabulous stay in Santa Cruz

Location is fantastic, apartment is really clean and well equipped and Sarah couldn’t have been more helpful. A great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

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

A Perfect Vacation

The Carriage House is an absolute dream. It is a quintessential beach cottage offering a peaceful stay yet a quick walk to all the excitement and foodie heaven that Santa Cruz offers. The owners are very kind and helpful people, their recommendations and venue descriptions were spot on. The location comes with a bevy of unexpected amenities as well. The house is airy, bright and extremely comfortable. We cannot wait to go back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Wolfsen

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Our family moved to Santa Cruz to be closer to family and enjoy the benefits of living in such a diverse and beautiful community. We love living life outdoors as much as we can and experiencing all the art and culture that Santa Cruz offers.

What makes this property unique

Our house is located in historic Beach Hill. It is between downtown and the beach and boardwalk. While you are here you can walk or bike to just about anything in town. We are close to museums, parks, movie theaters, live theater, sporting events, and shops, as well as the ocean, wharf, and boardwalk.

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English, French
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