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Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Boardwalk, WiFi, Starbucks, Restaurants, Family Fun!

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Sunny Cove beach just 100 yard walk from our front door.
Game Room / Garage: Foosball, vintage shuffleboard, billard / pool table! Fun!!
Front entrance. Adirondack chairs to enjoy the view
Boardwalk is just 7 min drive from us! New "Dream Wheel" + other new rides 2024!
Aerial view: Sunny Cove beach & our neighborhood

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

Living Room 2

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Boardwalk, WiFi, Starbucks, Restaurants, Family Fun!

Permit #211346. 100 yards to the beach! Sleeps 6 + 4 children under age eight. Located on 16th Ave., between downtown Capitola and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, situated to take advantage of all the great attractions Santa Cruz area has to offer. 100 yard walk to Sunny Cove beach!

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!!
WALK to Starbucks, restaurants (Aloha Grill, Microbrewery, Lago Di Como, Taqueria, Windmill Cafe and more!) Sunday Farmers Market, Black Point Market Deli and some of the best beaches in Santa Cruz! Beautiful, upscale neighborhood.
BEACHES a short walking distance: The house has easy access to three popular beaches one of which, Sunny Cove Beach, is less than 100 yards from our front door. SUNNY COVE is known as the best boogie boarding beach in Santa Cruz!
Black's beach, Twin Lakes, Santa Maria's beach (19th Ave) and 21st Ave beach.
Crow's Nest restaurant @ The Harbor beach and Pleasure Pt beaches are less than a mile away. Slightly longer, but doable walk.

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Downtown Capitola are both 3 miles away offering fun, food and shopping! Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor is less than a mile away offering kayak & paddle board rentals or dining at the Crow's Nest with Harbor views.
Nisene Marks State Park is a short 15 min drive and ideal for biking and hiking. Don't forget about the great Santa Cruz Mountain Wineries available for tours and tasting all year long.

This well laid out, 1500 sq ft single family home sleeps 6 adults and 4 children. This three bedroom* two bathroom beach house is located in a beautiful, quiet, upscale neighborhood and is ideal for a family vacation. Added features include an enclosed atrium complete with an indoor BBQ and a wet bar. The garage is always the center of activity with a pool table, foosball table, and a 22 ft. vintage shuffleboard table. The backyard has a hot and cold outdoor shower for getting the sand off after a day at the beach. Courtyard in front of the house is perfect for afternoon BBQ and cocktails.

3 BEDROOM* / 2 BATH:
BEDROOM 1 - king size bed
BEDROOM 2 - king size bed
*BEDROOM 3 / LIVINGROOM - queen size futon & full-size futon. Pocket doors convert this room into a third bedroom.
FAMILY ROOM - queen size futon
FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN: Oven, stovetop, microwave, dishwasher, cookware, dinnerware, utensils
GAME ROOM/garage: vintage shuffleboard, billard/pool table, foosball
AMENITIES: Digital Cable HD TV, Netflix (available if you have an account), wireless internet access, DVD, CD music player, Phone, full laundry, charcoal, and gas BBQs, heated outdoor shower.
BABY & KIDS' items including high chair, pack n play, toys, puzzles, books, movies.
PARKING: Driveway fits two SUVs.
***NO animals* & NO smoking. No exceptions. Evidence of either will result in forfeit of deposit. *Owner has severe asthma and allergies.
***6 adults and 4 children (age 7 and under) max occupancy.
Quiet hours 10PM - 8AM. Please limit noise and music during these county regulated hours
We are a licensed vacation rental: County of Santa Cruz TOT Certificate #CO00023

Property manager

Carrie Walton

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Sleeps 10 Lots of toys, games, books for all ages
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Events

No events allowed
Small gatherings ok, no loud / large parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If evidence found, entire deposit forfeited.

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
Note from host: Small gatherings ok, no loud / large parties
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 211346

We should mention

A car is not required 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 and near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl. 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

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Main Beach - 12 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brady's Yacht Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Vallarta - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Boardwalk, WiFi, Starbucks, Restaurants, Family Fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Boardwalk, WiFi, Starbucks, Restaurants, Family Fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Boardwalk, WiFi, Starbucks, Restaurants, Family Fun!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Boardwalk, WiFi, Starbucks, Restaurants, Family Fun! located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Twin Lakes State Beach, Sunny Cove Beach and Lincoln Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie E.

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

Memories In Santa Cruz Calif

We had a great time We had a mini reunion with relatives that lived near our stay We loved that everything was real close Loved the beaches so close too And the sunny days were an added suprise cause it had been dreary and rainy the days before Thank you Carrie for your great hostesing!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely Property

We had a great time! The house is in a great location and has everything needed. We loved having the games in the garage.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ah F.

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

Comfy home in a great location

We greatly enjoyed our stay at Ansel's Getaway over Christmas! The house is well-appointed with all the games you could want and a nice TV. Comfortable beds, a well-stocked kitchen with any item you might need for cooking as well. Our only suggestion would be to have a heating source in the garage/game room, as it can be quite chilly in there at night. Carrie is responsive and a gracious host. The location close to beaches, great restaurants and the wonderful Balefire Brewery. Overall we highly recommend staying at this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice H.

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

Perfect for our family

We loved it!! The location was great. We went to Capitola, Moss Landing, and Santa Cruz boardwalk. We had 5 adults and plenty of room. Don’t miss out on the farmers market every Sunday from 9 to 1:00. So many pastries, organic produce, and yummy food. Carrie was available to communicate with and very helpful. We hope to be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Grace L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Rundown Property, Decent Location

I’ll start by the positives. 1. Good communicating. 2. The property is in a good location 3. Games/beach toys/boogie boards provided. I would not stay at this property again. Probably one of my least liked VRBO rentals I’ve stayed. The owners do not seem to take any pride in property. Pictures show much better than property. Here’s why I wouldn’t stay again: 1. No A/C. Didn’t realize this when booking. House is extremely hot in day. Advised to keep all windows open for airflow. Not safe. 2. On busy road. Another reason not safe to leave all windows open. 3. Appliances are extremely outdated/barely operable. Stove doesn’t conduct proper heat. Laundry and dishwasher are extremely old, slow cycles. No ice maker in fridge. 4. Both king beds are uncomfortable. Futon beds are as uncomfortable as they come. 5. 2nd bathroom location is not located near any of the living quarters. Toilet barely flushes and comes with warning sign that you will be responsible for plumbing cost if something happens. 6. Sunroom is furnished with uncomfortable furniture/not really useable. 7. Garage floor is gross. Needs paint or something. Giant blood stain on concrete near pool table. Family didn’t really use room for this reason. 8. Kitchen countertop needs new grout/sealer. Impossible to clean. Grout is brown/porous to invite bacteria. If not updating kitchen, this is least property owners could do. 9. Cove nearby was filled with garbage debris & swampy..Had to drive to beaches we could enjoy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James s.

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

Exceptional

Property was great. Good central location for what we had planned. Game room was fun to come home to at night. Awesome trip. Property manager’s communication was great, thanks Carrie.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Endless possibilities

House and location had something for every age range. Sand and toys were close for the 9yr old, Boardwalk and Starbucks for the teenagers, all the games (pool table, schuffle board, foozball for the adults (and kids). And for me at 77, a little time to just watch the ocean. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhea R.

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

Cozy - Fully Stocked Home

Has everything you need for your family. Game room, board games, clean rooms, fully stocked cabinets with towels, shampoo/conditioner, pots/pans, utensils, spices. Perfect getaway home. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prachi N.

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

Perfect Family Stay in Santa Cruz

We had a wonderful Spring Break stay in Ansel's Getaway. The house is perfect for a family with kids. It is well stocked and clean. We enjoyed the game room everyday! The location is ideal and walking distance to many beaches, grocery and lovely farmers market. Carrie is a wonderful host and is very thoughtful and responsive. We would go there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Perfect!

We were looking for a quick family getaway to Santa Cruz and were so lucky to find this house. It was clean, close to the beach, spacious and the game room was a huge bonus. We had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista R.

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

Thanksgiving

Great location with a variety of charming features at this home. We enjoyed the local beaches, brewery and the farmers market with our family!! Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ColleenRose M.

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

added BONUS!

besides Carrie being the most welcoming owner ever, there was so much to applaud about her home...Starbucks is literally next door - well 1 1/2 blocks away - but still the beauty of early mornings at the coast when its still dewey and you can stroll to get coffee is a perk...sundays there is a farmers market ACROSS THE STREET that has honey, kombucha, French pastries, Italian pastries, full coffee bar, fresh pasta and sauces, flowers, produce and the list goes on...you can either walk to two great beaches...one is secluded and cozy the other great for boogie boarding and sand games...the corner market has anything you could need from local vendors along with homemade Mexican delights...but the house...airy and homey...a sunroom you can drink that lovely morning coffee and eat your pastries...three full sized futons that fold out...two bedrooms tucked away for privacy...loved the pocket doors that gave an extra amount of privacy and kept sound out for sleepers...the kitchen has anything you'd need to cook away from home...large tvs that had all your apps you use at home to watch your shows...but the garage...lets dwell on the garage...a full sized bar quality old fashioned shuffleboard, a gorgeous pool table and foosball table...old radio on the wall for just enough music you can all sing to...open the garage door to watch the world go by and get that afternoon cross breeze you'll be longing for...if youre lucky you'll see the Capitola Fire Dept go by on their rounds and wave
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paco F.

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

Family from out of town.

The house was literally the most well appointed rental I have ever had. From the towels, coffee filters, first aid, games, etc etc. literally didnt have to pick up anything other than food to cook. Super clean and functional. Really well kept up.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack G.

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

Great place near the beach in Santa Cruz

We were here celebrating the 93rd birthday for my father-in-law. This place was very conveniently located and was a great place for his birthday dinner. The kitchen was well stocked with essentials and there was a perfect outdoor table for the eight of us. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teree U.

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

Family fun in Santa Cruz

Carrie was very easy to communicate with & the house was a perfect layout for grandparents down to the toddler. Fresh, clean, spacious; yet privacy available. Backyard was wonderful for play, atrium was sunny & bright and well equipped and the beach was perfect for sand play as well as boogie boarding. Three generations all had a super terrific time and no one wanted to leave!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

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

Great location!

We had a great stay and really appreciated that the home had so many children's books and toys!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

lee s.

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

Sunny Cove getaway

Great place, close to beach and conveniences. Perfect for 2 families. Game room was very cool!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

janelle v.

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

Great Location

Loved the location! Loved everything about it, except for the beds were like sleeping on a sheet of plywood. Nothing a simple mattress topper couldn't fix, though. Owner is easy to work with, and even let us keep our car parked in the driveway after we checked so we could enjoy the beach for the day, which is a super short walk from the house! We will stay here again and again if the mattress's get comfortable tops on them.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Merry C.

We Loved Ansel’s Getaway

We wished we could have stayed longer and taken full advantage of everything Ansel’s Hideaway had to offer. From the brightly colored Adirondack chairs in front, to the cheery sunroom, the pool table, fuse ball, shuffleboard in the garage, board games, high end TVs, a beach within walking distance, great WiFi, there was a good time to be had by everyone in our party. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

Santa Cruz beach house

Great house for our family, we had 3 grandchildren who had a great time at the beach, 2 blocks away. We had my daughters birthday, great house for all can’t wait to get back. Doug
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

Loved it!

Awesome place to stay! Great location, fun house, excellent layout and comfortable sleeping. Can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Betty Q.

Very good location

We very much enjoyed our stay at Ansel's Getaway. The house was clean and spacious. The only complaint was with the comforters on the beds. They need to be replaced as the polyester stuffing has shifted so that there is a lot on one side of the blanket and none on the other side. The kids really enjoyed the pool table and other toys in the garage and the short walk to the beach. We may come back next year and will make reservation as soon as everyone can agree on a date.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Great Beach House!

The house was exactly as described, was well stocked for cooking in the kitchen and dining either indoors or outside in front or back (we ate at night out back!). It was relaxing to walk to both nearby beaches and not have to get into a car! Parking was easy and it was a nice clean family house, great location!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Kristie W.

Well equipped and conveniently located house .

Everything in the kitchen was labeled. There are two barbecues and plenty of space. The games in the garage are a big plus! Would definitely recommend to anyone and rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Trisha S.

My family really loves the location of this property 😍

Celebrating , relaxing and enjoying time with the family worked out perfectly here. Close enough to all the places we wanted to visit . And great little sunny cove beach. The house was set up exactly as expected and came very well equipped for all our needs. The owner was great to work with and let us know we could contact her if we had any questions during our stay. Thanks Carrie we loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Carrie Walton

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We are a group of three families & long time friends that purchased the house together. Water sports enthusiasts, we can't get enough of Santa Cruz! Santa Cruz is a second home away from our real lives in Silicon Valley.
We are happy to share our beach home with you and your family!

Why they chose this property

We love Sunny Cove beach and the wonderful neighborhood! House is comfortably laid out, many conveniences and attractions close by. House's unique history appealed to us. Named after Ansel Adams as he was one of the friends of the original owner. The two friends worked at a local tannery (making camera cases of course!) and often smoked cigars in the basement. We like to think that Ansel's creative spirit still lives on in the home.

What makes this property unique

Can't beat walking to the beach with young kids and avoiding the traffic on highway 17! Steps away from one of the best (if not THE best!) boogie boarding beach in Santa Cruz.

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