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Great Home! Great Beach! Great Location!

Master Bedroom with California King and private balcony

Highlights

Family fun awaits
Top rated for families.
Balcony
A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Balcony
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Electric vehicle charging point
Free Wi-Fi
Kitchen

Explore the area

Santa Cruz, CA

Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
‪10 min walk‬
Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Great Home! Great Beach! Great Location!

Beach home built with high-end construction & quality craftsmanship. Ideal vacation home located in just the right spot, featuring hardwood floors throughout the main level, cathedral ceiling, 3 bedrooms, 2 and a 1/2 baths, whole house audio, custom granite/ stainless kitchen, master bathroom with jetted tub, walk-in shower, dual sinks, beautiful outdoor shower, plus finished basement and finished garage. Private rear yard perfect for entertaining. Covered front porch and balcony.

You can't help but smile when you arrive and know that any direction you head is the right choice. The beach is in front of you, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to your right, the mountains behind you, and the harbor and Aldo's Restaurant to your left. Relax and enjoy the perfect destination.

Pack light because we have done our best to anticipate your needs. Wetsuits, boogie boards, surf boards, beach gear, wagon, cooler, etc. are available for use. Comcast high speed internet, fully stocked kitchen. The house is set up for your enjoyment. Use the 4 cruiser bikes to bike along the coast and explore.

Monterey Bay Aquarium, San Francisco, or the redwoods are a pretty drive. The redwoods are pretty close.

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Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please start a load of towels in the washer. This helps the cleaners get done for the next guests

Lock all three doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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Important information

You need to know

Property # 685364vb

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

This property uses some solar energy

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. 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 Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

Twin Lakes State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Seabright Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Santa Cruz Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Ocean Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬15 min walk
‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬15 min walk
‪L & L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬13 min walk
‪Brady's Yacht Club - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Home! Great Beach! Great Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Home! Great Beach! Great Location! ?

As of 14 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Home! Great Beach! Great Location! on 14 September 2026 start from NZ$1,119, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Great Home! Great Beach! Great Location! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great Home! Great Beach! Great Location! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Home! Great Beach! Great Location! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Home! Great Beach! Great Location! located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Twin Lakes State Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

24 March 2026

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

We had the best experience staying here! It was clean, comfortable, well maintained and stocked. It is so close to the beach and we walked to the boardwalk no problem. The owner had excellent communication. We could not be happier!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

1 May 2026

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

This is an incredible home in an amazing location! The owners have thought of every amenity to make our stay most comfortable and such care and attention into every aspect of house! We used the home as base to drive the PCH to Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur as well as enjoy Santa Cruz. Great bikes and lots of fun beach toys including wet suits on the property for our use, we were only able to bike ride in April but the beach is so inviting just a few houses away. Our family enjoyed a great stay and give this property our highest rating!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

16 September 2025

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

Beautiful home in a great location. This home had everything we needed and incredibly clean.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

20 November 2025

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

host welcoming...well stocked with premium supplies...

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara H.

13 November 2024

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

Perfect home in the perfect location

AMAZING home in the perfect location! We had a wonderful stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly F.

19 October 2025

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

The house was beautiful and so comfortable! In a quiet neighborhood within walking distance to multiple, wonderful coffee shops! Beach is within view at the end of the street where it was nice for a walk. The rooms were well-appointed and enjoyed the family area for watching television together. Definitely will stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

25 March 2023

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

Fantastic property

This is a fantastic property with a great location!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyanne R.

26 October 2024

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

Awesome location and great host!

We love this neighborhood and the house fit our family perfectly.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karyn R.

26 July 2025

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

This house is clean and comfort. Our host is friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our family vacation very much.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke T.

2 July 2023

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

Great vacation spot

The house is well stocked with beach equipment and very comfortable. You can’t beat the location short walk to boardwalk and harbor.

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

14 January 2026

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

We had a great stay at this home. It's location is perfect for us; near the beach and all our favorite places. The host was very responsive when we had questions. There's plenty of space. The outside area seems like it would be wonderful in the summer. We were here in the winter so didn't spend time just sitting outside.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 September 2023

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

A nice long weekend

We enjoyed our stay so close to the beach. Our family had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trisha H.

10 March 2023

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

Really cute beach house

Very nice house with all the amenities of what you would need for a lovely stay at the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

30 November 2024

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

California trip

Perfect location

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

2 May 2023

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

Awesome Stay

The property was spacious, in a lovely neighborhood, and Glenn was responsive and friendly throughout the entire process. 10/10 recommend, this was an awesome stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefani L.

22 September 2025

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

We had an amazing stay at this home and can’t recommend it enough. It’s just a few houses from the beach, yet what stood out most was how comfortable and inviting it felt. Every detail and amenity was thoughtfully provided, even a white-noise machine in the master bedroom, which was such a pleasant surprise. We would absolutely stay here again and give it our highest recommendation.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

Linda B.

17 August 2022

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

Great spot

Well stocked and efficiently designed

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

greg l.

23 April 2025

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

Perfect Stay

Fantastic property and location. The owners are extremely responsive and have fastidiously labeled and documented everything. The garage is well stocked with bikes and beach supplies. Walkable to the boardwalk, beach, market, and a few restaurants.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lora W.

18 August 2025

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

House is beautiful and access to entering home and settling in easy. Host very informative of home and places to go for everything. Pictures on website does not do the home any justice. It's perfect for for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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