OCEANFRONT@ SANTA CRUZ BEACH *Complete Privacy* Backyard, Beach, Views, DOG OK!

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A brick house with a porch, a mailbox, and a well-maintained garden.
A spacious living room with hardwood floors, a fireplace, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in stove, wooden cabinets, and a view of the backyard through large windows.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.
A spacious living room with a large window, leather chairs, a glass coffee table, and a TV on a stand.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Natural Bridges State Park

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Natural Bridges State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Natural Bridges State Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside 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 Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Natural Bridges State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mitchell Cove Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Natural Bridges State Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Swift Street Courtyard - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Monterey Bay - 1 min drive - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Humble Sea Brewing Co. - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shrine Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is OCEANFRONT@ SANTA CRUZ BEACH *Complete Privacy* Backyard, Beach, Views, DOG OK! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at OCEANFRONT@ SANTA CRUZ BEACH *Complete Privacy* Backyard, Beach, Views, DOG OK!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at OCEANFRONT@ SANTA CRUZ BEACH *Complete Privacy* Backyard, Beach, Views, DOG OK!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OCEANFRONT@ SANTA CRUZ BEACH *Complete Privacy* Backyard, Beach, Views, DOG OK!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OCEANFRONT@ SANTA CRUZ BEACH *Complete Privacy* Backyard, Beach, Views, DOG OK! located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, just steps away from Swift Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 2.3 mi (3.7 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. 124 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beachfront home, clean comforatable and well-equipped
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our first time in Santa Cruz. Wonderful home! Slightly dated but very clean. Garage parking! Views to die for. Could walk to great beaches, coffee shops, great grocery stores and wine bars. Close to Rte 1. The only downside is the house is at the corner of a busy intersection. The hosts were very responsive. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Excellent views and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house with a great view of the ocean and a short walk to Natural Bridges. We loved the dining room alcove to play board games on and the pingpong table in the garage. Hosts were extremely welcoming. Only caveat is that traffic out front can get busy and loud in the evening, but by 10pm it was quiet and peaceful to drift off to sleep to the roar of the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful relaxing beach home! The kitchen is well stocked :). The hosts were excellent with clear, easy instructions and very responsive. I would definitely go back and enjoy this comfortable beach house again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place - want to keep it a secret
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, comfortable, and relaxing. Everything was extremely convenient couldn’t be better for a Santa Cruz experience. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thank you, John, for taking such excellent care of the house. Enjoyed having your family there and look forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect location

beautiful home in a perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right across from the ocean! Clean, comfortable beds and fully stocked kitchen. Fun time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

summer fun

was a great place and would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable home in prime location

Location hard to beat. Home was comfortable and we enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a comfortable house in a fun location right across from the beach and the path along the ocean. Our teens had a great time playing ping pong in the garage. It is a bit noisy due to the traffic on the street but worth it for the fun beach vibes. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful weekend in Santa Cruz

We loved our stay in Santa Cruz in this lovely house. I will definitely be booking it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and view!

Perfect location and view! The house has a great layout and ideal set up for having young adults do their thing and space for us to enjoy as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Just the perfect size for a family of five.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Santa Cruz vacation

Amazing location and view of the water! Everything we needed for a family of 6, will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Santa Cruz

Wonderful location close to so many activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3 day stay

Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific place on the Santa Cruz cliffs!

Super comfortable, and well appointed, spot ideally located on West Cliff Drive. We enjoyed a wonderful 6 night stay, and everything was perfect for myself, husband, adult children and terrier pup! Would come back again in a minute!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Best Spot on West Cliff!

We had a lovely time at this rental. We enjoyed strolling along West Cliff and walking to restaurants. Home was clean and spacious. Matt was great with being flexible for our check in and warmly welcoming us. Will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Love this one story home across the street from ocean. We are returnees and plan to return next year. Clean, beautiful and has everything needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2024
Thank you, Jean! Always a pleasure to host your family at the beach house. We look forward to your next return!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Oceanfront, beautiful views from Cliff Drive. Photos don’t show it, but Cliff Drive is packed on weekends with heavy, noisy traffic of the cars, motorcycles and e-bikes exceeding 25mph speed limit. There were many friendly pedestrians saying hello! Enjoyed the experience of morning coffee on the front porch with gorgeous ocean views. House is great, very welcoming, quiet mornings and evenings. Dog friendly back patio, beautiful landscape front, back and side yards. There are signs of age, 2of 3 king bed mattresses are overdue for replacement. Comfy living room chairs are showing age and wear spots. Window blinds and sliders throughout the house need repair/upgrade. Kitchen is packed with high end Mikasa dinner and glassware, All-Clad cookware and many utensils. There was no room in any of the cupboards for dry food storage so we had to use countertops. There was no 2nd refrigerator in the garage but there were beach chairs, boogie boards, and a ping-pong table. Hosts are very friendly and were great about responding. The house is in a fantastic location which made up for any issues referenced here. We enjoyed ourselves immensely. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great 3 bedroom house directly on the ocean drive. Monterey Bay was literally across the street. weather was great. people are very friendly. the house is welcoming. we were met by owners rep who showed us everything including extras like wood for fireplace, boogie boards, ping pong table, etc. good parking (2 spaces). Kitchen is well stocked with everything you could need to cook, BBQ, prep (3 different coffee makers!), Lots of towels and very hot water. It is an easy distance to the Boardwalk, the Warf (restaurants), light house and downtown. There is a walking trail along the ocean. nice beaches and lots of wildlife like birds, seals, etc. watching the sailboats from the living room couch was a real plus for us. It is an easy drive from San Jose Airport, and to the university and local attractions. Many thanks to Karri and Matt (and Cindy) for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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