OCEANFRONT! BEST LOCATION! EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS! HOT TUB! FIRE PIT!

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A rooftop terrace with a fire pit, seating area, and a view of the cityscape.
A two-story house with a well-maintained lawn, a white picket fence, and a front porch with outdoor seating.
A dining room with a view of the water, a chandelier, and wall sconces.
A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, a wooden door, and a potted plant.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and books, a lamp, and a view of a sunset over water.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • 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
    Walk to Monterey Bay

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 - Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Convertible bed

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - Master

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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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. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and ecotours nearby.
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Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Monterey Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Stagnaro Bros. - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Marini’s at the Wharf - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Makai Island Kitchen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Shrine Coffee - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is OCEANFRONT! BEST LOCATION! EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS! HOT TUB! FIRE PIT! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at OCEANFRONT! BEST LOCATION! EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS! HOT TUB! FIRE PIT!?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at OCEANFRONT! BEST LOCATION! EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS! HOT TUB! FIRE PIT! on 11 January 2027 start from NZ$5,718, 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 OCEANFRONT! BEST LOCATION! EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS! HOT TUB! FIRE PIT!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at OCEANFRONT! BEST LOCATION! EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS! HOT TUB! FIRE PIT!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OCEANFRONT! BEST LOCATION! EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS! HOT TUB! FIRE PIT!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is OCEANFRONT! BEST LOCATION! EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS! HOT TUB! FIRE PIT! located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Lighthouse Point Park, Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Cowell's Beach and Its Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 116 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The view was beautiful, and the property was comfortable and peaceful. The bedding was very comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked, making it easy to prepare meals during our stay. Excellent location and stay for a family. It was a lovely place to relax after exploring the area. We would happily stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view! Nice family house and yard. We enjoy our time here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2026
We are happy you enjoyed your stay and always great to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Santa Cruz.close proximity to the boardwalk.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent seaside holiday! Everything was as advertised. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
this is the fifth time we have stayed at this house over the years, and we love it. It fits or needs perfectly, the view from the front porch is worth all the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
We were dinged for hot tub repair and cleaning which I felt was unfair. Also very much overpriced.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2026
Future guests, We would like to provide some additional context regarding the hot tub. During the stay, the hot tub was used late into the evening, and following checkout, both side arms of the hot tub were found broken (regardless of operational instructions posted) and the water was left in a condition that required additional servicing. The charge assessed was related to the damage discovered after the stay. For the reassurance of future guests, our professional spa company services the hot tub twice each week and documents its condition during each visit. This regular service schedule allows us to closely monitor the condition and cleanliness of the spa and ensure it is thoroughly checked and properly maintained for each arriving guest. We take the care and cleanliness of our property seriously and want every guest to be able to enjoy the hot tub in excellent condition. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
All good. Location can’t be beat. Needs just a few upgrades although price is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family stayed for the Thanksgiving holiday and we couldn’t have picked a better home for our trip. The kitchen was stocked perfectly for our cooking needs, the house was beautiful and very clean, and the hot tub and outdoor shower was a great bonus! We highly recommend this for any guests wanting a comfortable stay and an easy location to the beach and all things Santa Cruz.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed the Home

We have stayed here several times, the house is comfortable and the location can't be beat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best part of this house is the view. Several reviews mentioned the home needed updates but that’s the nice version. It’s actually not well maintained and needs a serious deep clean. We wrote the host about a series of issues so I hope they get addressed for the next guest (broken toilet seat, broken bike, no useable frying pans, hole in the wall, etc). For the price I wouldn’t stay here again but the beds were decent and sheets appeared clean. They had a drip coffee maker and filters so no need to buy those for your stay. Parking was easy and about a 20 minute walk to the Boardwalk.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2026
Future guests, We value feedback. Toilet seat was loose, one of the bike handle bars was a little loose (both just needed a quick tighten.) We did not receive any notification from the guest or we would have sent a handyman/ cleaners to address any issues. The door stop for front door from previous guest had failed and the handle poked the drywall (we were not able to paint and patch within a same day check in due to wet paint and has since been fixed.) We frequently check kitchen/ supplies and update as needed. We look forward to hosting you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is PERFECT! Great view just across the street. Short walk to beach, boardwalk, and lighthouse. The home is an older home, but has been maintained well. Hanging out in the front porch admiring the view and people watching was our favorite part of this home.
Sunrise from front porch
Admiring the view and people watching from front porch
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

awesome view

The house was very nice and the view was amazing, close walk to many activities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Family East/West coast get together.

Close to wharf, rides , beach and shopping. Great view of the bay. Walk along the cliff top sidewalk and watch the surfers perform.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, Location, Location!

We rented this house for New Year’s Eve with our grown children and grandkids.Even though the house is older, it was perfect for all of us! Sparkling clean everywhere, great beds & bedding
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great house and location

We enjoyed the house with due to its nice location and great amenities. Pool Table, Hot Tub, Bikes, scooters, surf boards, game room and front fire pit where you can sit and watch sunrises. The house is also well stocked with kitchen, bath and general supplies. Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Happy you enjoyed your stay! Come back anytime.. Manager
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Good: perfect location to walk to beach and Boardwalk and Lighthouse . Mtn biking trails are riding distance from property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

WOW! JUST! WOW!

It is not possible for our vacation at this amazing home to be any more perfect! The house, The View, the management were all perfect perfect!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We enjoyed walking to and around the lighthouse every morning. Stopped and got muffins and donuts a

Enjoyed watching the surfer’s and hearing the sea lions. Sitting by the hot tub feeling the warm sun on the face. Lots of room in the house very comfortable. Family played cards at the kitchen table great time.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house , Amazing location

It was a dream !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cozy home in a perfect location! Close enough to walk to the boardwalk but just far enough to enjoy peace and relaxation from the crowds. The views from the front deck are amazing, with the boardwalk lights across the water glowing at night while you enjoy the warm firepit & listen to sounds of the seals in the distance, surfers and otters in the bay, palm trees gently blowing in the warm breeze, all right across the street. The house was clean, cozy and welcoming, with comfortable beds and lovely decorations, all the amenities you need. We absolutely loved this home and so grateful for your helping us to make our trip to CA memorable and fantastic! Thank you!
View from the deck
Sunrise on the front deck.
Amusement park on the boardwalk seen from the front deck.
Boardwalk glowing while enjoying the firepit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Keeping the traditions alive!

We introduced our grandchildren to Santa Cruz! Our children came here as littles and we hit all the sights! From the aquarium, golfing, the boardwalk, Capitola beach and just relaxing on the porch! We love staying on West Cliff for the fabulous location, the views and convenience! We will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great time!

Love, love, love. Nothing more to say! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know! Appreciate it, glad you loved the home! Tara (Manager)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful family reunion at this home in Santa Cruz! The location couldn’t be more perfect—right on West Cliff Drive, with stunning ocean views and just a 10-minute walk to the Boardwalk. We loved sitting out front, watching the waves and all the people biking, walking, and walking their dogs along the path.The house itself was very welcoming and accommodating. It’s an older home and shows some wear and tear from years of use, but it had everything we needed. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and cooking supplies, so we were able to make all our meals there. Our favorite spot was definitely the front fire pit—it was the perfect place to gather in the evenings.All in all, it was a great place for our family to relax, reconnect, and enjoy beautiful Santa Cruz!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

This was a great family get away!

This was a great property, we loved the lawn out front it was great for games and the fireplace out front made it comfortable to be out in the evening and enjoy the view of the Boardwalk . We really enjoyed the hot tub on the back deck, it even had a little view of the ocean. There was a game room in the back with roll up doors that can be opened to bring the outside in. The home was EXTREAMLY clean and had all the amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Happy you enjoyed! Come back anytime :) Manager, Tara
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