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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

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

About this property

Luxurious Ocean View Villa

Beautiful state of the art 4 bedroom luxury villa with Ocean Views across from Dream Inn. 2 king size beds, 1 queen bed, kids room w/ 4 beds (two bunks), 3 decks, garage parking, gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances.

Incredible location across from the Wharf, Cowell’s Beach, and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Visitor’s Center in beautiful `Surf City` Santa Cruz, California.
City ordinance requires quiet hours in exterior spaces after 10pm. No parties or loud gatherings. No music or noise on exterior decks after 10pm please. Minimum Age to Rent is 25 years. Owner will send separate contract for guest`s signature.

In addition to cancellation policy- All Payments are Refundable less the direct costs charged for the cancellation by the credit card processing company of up to 4% until 60 days before reservation, then they become nonrefundable.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
City ordinance requires quiet hours in exterior spaces after 10pm. No parties or loud gatherings.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 691108vb
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
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 Westside 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. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious Ocean View Villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxurious Ocean View Villa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious Ocean View Villa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious Ocean View Villa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious Ocean View Villa located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.1 mi (1.8 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 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place. Great Location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a family of nine. Plenty of space. The common areas were roomy and comfortable. Perfect for hang time. Everything we wanted outside in Santa Cruz was just a short walk away. The hosts are very responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Lovely place in Santa Cruz

This was a large convenient place to stay close to the wharf, boardwalk and Westcliff. Clean, surprisingly quiet, and a great kitchen well equipped for feeding a large family. Thanks for a fun stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alvin H.

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

Great Host and Location

Stayed here multiple time and it is always a joy. Great location near the beach and boardwalk. Hosts are very attentive and are genuinely concerned about our stay. Will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis T.

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

Nice house, great location!

Very nice house, located close to the municipal wharf, boardwalk, etc. Ocean view from balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinne F.

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

Great time on the coast

My family spent a long weekend at this property and found the home to be as advertised. The location was great (short walk to the beach/boardwalk/wharf) and the amenities were top of the line. Enjoyed the trip and hope to be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 February 2021
Thanks we enjoyed hosting you and your family. Hope to see you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large and spacious with a terrific location for surfing or Boardwalk. Renting the Penthouse as well was a great choice since this particular unit has restricted ocean viewing from the building next door, and the Penthouse view is spectacular. This is still a great choice, but I would do the second floor the next time. Great communication with the management team.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Clean, well equipped, great location, spacious

This is my family's third year staying here. It's a great location for my kids and my aging parents. The elevator is awesome! It is kept very clean. The open floor plan is great and the kitchen is fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlinda M.

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

Great Family Get Together

It was a great place for a family gathering. Kids and grandkids! We spent every day at the beach - the weather was sunny everyday but today. The day we are leaving. Gorgeous kitchen, lots of room to spread out, and a great view.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arisa T.

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

Awesome villa at an awesome location

Can't believe how lucky we were to score this villa! We are part of a training group and staying in town for a race in Santa Cruz. This place is so close to the beach, West Cliff Drive, the start and ending areas for our race. The villa itself was clean and nice, with comfortable beds for everyone. Owner and manager were great about checking in with us. The only thing about coming with a group, is that there is only parking for 2 cars, so any additional cars had to park in a different neighborhood, but this was a minor inconvenience for the great location and stay. My housemates and I are looking forward to coming back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bud S.

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

Thanksgiving get together

Home had plenty of space in all the right places. Especially kitchen, dining and family room. For 5 adults and 3 grandkids. Large table for meals and large table for puzzle and games. Quick manager response for minor needs. Quirky elevator for luggage and ADA use. Fine after short learning curve Walk to beach. Great views from living area and outdoor patio overlooking beach about 2 blocks away. Timely return of full security deposit.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Julie C.

Your place was very spacious, clean, and has an excellent location.

Our family had a great time because of the excellent location. The beds are very comfortable and rooms are large. The kitchen is beautiful and well-equipped. The evenings were quiet, we did not hear a lot of ruckus going on outside. Little things that maybe we wish there was: a couple of more comfy chairs in the family room. Because the place sleeps 10, we usually have more than two cars. So parking was a little tricky for the third car. ( I appreciated the two spots though. ) It was very nice to have an elevator. My parents are getting older now. Derek was very kind and easy to work with. That always makes a vacation off to a good start.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia K.

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

Alumni women's getaway weekend

While there were lots of rules to follow to the point we were a bit paranoid (and I will be until I receive my full deposit back), having those rules provided us with the ability to understand how to use the unit's amenities and the local regulations required of everyone in a city none of us are from. Management was very communicative while also not being invasive during our stay. The common spaces are gorgeous and useful for our group of eight women, beds comfortable, and everything clean. Just a couple of things to be mindful of - not all windows in common area have curtains, you can sometimes hear people above moving around, and you must be extremely careful when parking and entering/exiting the garage. I LOVED the videos provided to help us see ahead of time how to properly access and use everything. For a group looking for a peaceful getaway, it was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2022
Hi Felicia- Thanks for the nice review and staying with us- we enjoyed having you! Just wanted you not to worry on your deposit- your full deposit is on its way back to your card. We have RARELY ever had to deduct from a guest's deposit- (We like to include all the City rules- which as you noted- helps guests know what Santa Cruz expects from guests in our town.) Its mostly just about being good neighbors. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lynne B.

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

Lovely place, but…

All the public rooms are beautiful and light filled, the kitchen a masterpiece, but the bedrooms not so much. The small elevator, which serves 3 units , was problematic. While my husband quickly mastered the operating instructions, those in other units did not. As a result getting ourselves, groceries and luggage up and down was frequently difficult. Given my use of a cane,, lack of reliable elevator service was a drawback. In spite of the issues I’ve noted, the unit’s location was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 December 2021
Glad you enjoyed your stay. We enjoyed having you. Thank you Lynne, we understand your frustration with the other guests with the elevator. The elevator has very specific operating instructions, as you know, and although we send out a detailed video on operating it- not everyone follows the operation instructions. Sorry that negatively impacted your stay. Both units can be rented together under VRBO # 719467, which prevents the issue you raised.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Makenzie M.

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

Perfect Location

This stay was amazing, walking distance to board walk, pier, coffee shops and restaurants. Would stay here again the house was clean and very organized.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

Great trip and vacation rental

Property was perfect for our Girls trip. Alex was so helpful and checked during our stay to make certain all was going well. Friends who had never visited Santa Cruz loved our location. Definitely would book this property again. Only recommendation is to provide a few extra blankets, 60+ women get cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

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

Cousin's Get Away

Eight of us celebrated our 8th Annual Cousin's Get Away at this wonderful location. It was actually our second visit there. The location is perfect. An easy walk to the Wharf, Boardwalk and seaside walking trails. Any question I had was quickly answered by Alex, the property manager. She was wonderful and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna V.

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

Great Place!

Wonderful spacious condo in an excellent location. Within very close walking distance to the wharf, boardwalk, and nice restaurants. The ocean was visible from the balcony. The garage and use of beach accessories was an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raffi K.

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

Excellent!

Beautiful home great for our group of 10. Location was ideal and rental process was very smooth.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avelina Y.

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

Perfect location

Great location short walk to Boardwalk and Beach. Perfect for family vacations
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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

Great Location

The house is in a great location, less than 5 minute walk to the beach / Boardwalk. We had great communication with the Manager / Owner. The house is very clean and organized. I hope to come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Great location for visiting Santa Cruz and surrounding areas

Convenient location- short walk to Boardwalk, Wharf, and lighthouse to watch local surfing and sea lions. Big Sur, Pinnacles National Park, Redwoods forest, and wineries all within driving distance.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Santa Cruz Villa

This large home in the midst of the Santa Cruz beach area was lovely. Our whole family enjoyed the location, amenities, and security provided. Tim & Alex were very helpful before and during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jerry p.

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

Perfect Location, Great accomodations

Our family had a wonderful time at this location. It is a super short walk to everything the boardwalk has to offer and the place has a ton of room. Parking is safe. Host if available and helpful. Great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith G.

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

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Great place!!! Clean, spacious and well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Derek Timm

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We founded Montalvo Homes & Estates, a high end residential and commercial brokerage in Santa Cruz. I serve as president of the local educational foundation, library friends board and serve on the Planning Commission for Scotts Valley.

Why they chose this property

We designed this property and built it from the ground up in our favorite spot in Santa Cruz. Construction completed in October 2014. We used the finest building materials, and borrowed ideas on amenities from resorts we have visited around the world. There really isn't a better location to experience all the fun of Santa Cruz. The location puts in you a spot where you never have to get in your car to enjoy all that Santa Cruz has to offer. You could stay a month and not hit every restaurant in walking distance.

What makes this property unique

From the moment you drive up, you'll notice the arched toped hand hewn wooden doors, and when you step into your unit, you will find old world hand chiseled travertine stone floors through out. Enjoy your favorite drink from the bar in the kitchen, while watching the ocean at Cowells Beach. Dozen of restaurants are just outside your door, or if you like to cook, the Viking Range is professional quality. If you are travelling with Friends, you'll enjoy having two master suites, each with a kind size bed. We designed this property for our own enjoyment, and we hope you love it as much as we do!

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