10/10 Excellent
Dee N.
28 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dee N.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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3bd/2ba Cottage w Hot Tub/Bikes/Amenities. Walk to Beach, Harbor, Restaurants
Holiday home with kitchen, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms93 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
- Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
- Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
About this property
3bd/2ba Cottage w Hot Tub/Bikes/Amenities. Walk to Beach, Harbor, Restaurants
Santa Cruz County Vacation Rental Permit # 181-530
Welcome to the Santa Cruz RockHouse! This iconic river rock beach cottage sits a stone's throw from the Santa Cruz Harbor and many local attractions. From here you can walk to Twin Lakes or Seabright beaches, local kayak or SUP rentals and launches, local charter fishing boats and a small craft boat launch. It is a short walk to favorite local restaurants like The Crow's Nest, The Harbor Cafe, Seabright Brewery, Tramonti's, La Posta and Johnny's Harborside. A slightly longer walk or super short drive/bike ride will bring you directly to the Boardwalk, the Municipal Wharf, or the Live Oak Farmer's Market.
The house has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, a dining area/bar, a fully stocked kitchen, a patio with grill and outdoor seating and a 4 person hot tub. Includes high speed wi-fi, two flat screen TVs and Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc. It is a fully stocked house which includes all towels, linens, paper products etc. We include beach amenities such as beach towels, chairs, umbrella, wagon, cooler, boogie boards, various wetsuits, surf boards and 4 adult beach cruisers.
Come stay with us and explore this beautiful county. Santa Cruz is famous for surfing and the boardwalk, but Santa Cruz is also blessed with more state parks than any other county in California, has 29 miles of beaches, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails through magnificent redwoods, one of the oldest wine growing regions in the state, incredible fresh seafood and abundant local organic produce and a farmer's market every day of the week. Ride a bike through wine country, paddle with the sea otters and sea lions, go whale watching or fishing for salmon or halibut. Ride the roller coasters, catch a wave, touch a 1000 year-old redwood tree, or just walk on the beach. Whatever your favorite activity is, you can likely find it in Santa Cruz.
Note that this property is located in a busy area of town and is subject to traffic and street noise. For a quieter option in another part of town, see our other listing at vrbo #764224
Welcome to the Santa Cruz RockHouse! This iconic river rock beach cottage sits a stone's throw from the Santa Cruz Harbor and many local attractions. From here you can walk to Twin Lakes or Seabright beaches, local kayak or SUP rentals and launches, local charter fishing boats and a small craft boat launch. It is a short walk to favorite local restaurants like The Crow's Nest, The Harbor Cafe, Seabright Brewery, Tramonti's, La Posta and Johnny's Harborside. A slightly longer walk or super short drive/bike ride will bring you directly to the Boardwalk, the Municipal Wharf, or the Live Oak Farmer's Market.
The house has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, a dining area/bar, a fully stocked kitchen, a patio with grill and outdoor seating and a 4 person hot tub. Includes high speed wi-fi, two flat screen TVs and Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc. It is a fully stocked house which includes all towels, linens, paper products etc. We include beach amenities such as beach towels, chairs, umbrella, wagon, cooler, boogie boards, various wetsuits, surf boards and 4 adult beach cruisers.
Come stay with us and explore this beautiful county. Santa Cruz is famous for surfing and the boardwalk, but Santa Cruz is also blessed with more state parks than any other county in California, has 29 miles of beaches, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails through magnificent redwoods, one of the oldest wine growing regions in the state, incredible fresh seafood and abundant local organic produce and a farmer's market every day of the week. Ride a bike through wine country, paddle with the sea otters and sea lions, go whale watching or fishing for salmon or halibut. Ride the roller coasters, catch a wave, touch a 1000 year-old redwood tree, or just walk on the beach. Whatever your favorite activity is, you can likely find it in Santa Cruz.
Note that this property is located in a busy area of town and is subject to traffic and street noise. For a quieter option in another part of town, see our other listing at vrbo #764224
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Family friendly rental
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted outside
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn off all electronics, leave all remote controls near the TVs.
Close and lock all windows and doors.
Place used towels on the bathroom floor.
Make sure the hot tub cover is closed.
Turn off propane if you used the grill.
Place the keys back inside the key box AND SPIN THE NUMBERS.
Have a safe journey home!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Property Registration Number 231276
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Santa Cruz
Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Santa Cruz, CA
What's nearby
- Santa Cruz Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Twin Lakes State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
- Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Crow's Nest Restaurant - 8 min walk
- People's Coffee - 3 min drive
- Verve Coffee Roasters - 13 min walk
- Harbor Cafe - 2 min walk
- Brady's Yacht Club - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
Holly G.
18 August 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holly G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark H.
12 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mark H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Beverly C.
29 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay.
Beverly C.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brandi A.
24 June 2025
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Scott G.
30 July 2025
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Scott G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Monica W.
16 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay wonderful property
Monica W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Raymond G.
18 June 2025
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Raymond G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Heather D.
29 September 2024
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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7 October 2023
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Clay L.
28 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
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10 June 2023
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Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ted T.
3 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the rock house
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
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21 September 2024
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Terri T.
20 September 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time.
Terri T.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Maria E.
30 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Santa Cruz
Maria E.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Sunil S.
6 January 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice cozy home located near boardwalk
Sunil S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael L.
10 June 2024
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Michael L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Erin w.
22 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great amenities at The Rock House!
Erin w.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nathan V.
17 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Away From Home
Nathan V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mandy P.
4 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Family Trip
Mandy P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
mwollenzien
21 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip to Santa Cruz
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Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
About the host
Hosted by Paul & Kate Winkler
Our family moved to Santa Cruz years ago looking for a nice place to settle down and raise our daughter. Having lived in the big city for decades (San Francisco and Chicago), we wanted a tightly knit community, with all of the amenities of a big city, and of course a killer location. We couldn't be any happier. Santa Cruz is amazing.
Why they chose this property
So why this property? We have a child and know how difficult and expensive it can be to travel with kids and multiple families. So, we wanted to provide a family friendly place for people to come and experience all of the great things in Santa Cruz. We are walking distance to the beach, harbor and boardwalk and have provided all of the fun amenities that a rental should have for families (bikes, boogie boards, wetsuits, beach chairs, hot tub, etc). All of this for less than the cost of a couple of hotel rooms with much more comfort.
What makes this property unique
Since we are locals, we also have built a great rolodex of some of the best service providers around. We would be delighted to help you arrange massages on premise, book with one of the local fishing guides, arrange in-house babysitting, or just recommend some of our favorite restaurants or hikes.
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