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Santa Cruz Beach House - Steps to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse

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A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a pier.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a granite countertop.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a toaster, and a stove.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There are framed pictures on the wall and a decorative plant on the counter.
A kitchen with a central island, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a chair and table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Santa Cruz Beach House - Steps to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse

Three houses from Cowell's beach, the Santa Cruz Beach House offers the perfect location for anyone looking to be near it all. Steps to the Wharf, Main Beach, Cowell's Beach, the Boardwalk, Aquarius, Jack O'Neill Lounge, Steamer Lane, Lighthouse. Our unique 2 bedroom, 1 bath duplex comes outfitted with with garage, washer/dryer, back yard, LCD TVs, Wifi, BBQ.

Open for all travel!

B E D - C O N F I G U R A T I O N
Master: Queen
2nd Bedroom: 2 Twins
Family Room: Futon couch / Sofa Sleeper

A M E N I T I E S
* Free Wifi & High Speed Internet
* Washer & Dryer
* Full Kitchen w/ utensils, plates, cups, coffee cups
* Cable TV w/ HD channels, On Demand
* Beach towels, linens
* Outdoor gas BBQ with grill tools
* Kitchen cooking amenities provided
* Garage

N O T E S
* 100% NON-SMOKING PROPERTY
* Pets ok

A D D I T I O N A L
* 11% tax and $195 cleaning
* $80 pet fee (one-time)
* Check-in 3pm / Check-out 11am
* 25% due at time of booking and 75% due 60 days before arrival

Keywords: 2-Unit Beach Cottage, Beach House, Beach Cottage, Walk to Wharf, Surf, Sightseeing, Boardwalk, Cowells Beach, Near Downtown, Lighthouse, Disc Golf, Wharf, Natural Bridges

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets not allowed on furniture or left alone.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
2 parking spaces available, 1 in garage/ 1 in driveway. May - September + Holidays from 9:00pm Friday till 9:00pm Sunday it's permit street parking.
Pets are not allowed on the furniture or to be left alone at the property. This is due to consideration of our neighbors and preventing noise.
Quiet hours are 8pm until 9am.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 860945vb
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
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. Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stagnaro Bros. - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Marini’s at the Wharf - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Cruz Beach House - Steps to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Santa Cruz Beach House - Steps to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse?

As of 2 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa Cruz Beach House - Steps to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse on 21 August 2026 start from NZ$2,714, 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 Santa Cruz Beach House - Steps to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Santa Cruz Beach House - Steps to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Santa Cruz Beach House - Steps to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Santa Cruz Beach House - Steps to Beach, Wharf, Boardwalk, Cowells, Lighthouse located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Cowell's Beach, Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Wharf. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

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. 157 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 207 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & amenities.Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Treena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location and great value (difficult to beat in the area) for a comfortable stay that allowed us to bring our family pet with us. Walking distance to all the attractions with little need to drive about. The host provided amazing flexibility regarding our stay as well, which went above and beyond expectations. Will be the first place we look to book again for a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was spot on wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BOARDWALK, PIER AND MAIN BEACH ALL EASILY WALKABLE.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kandi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host communicated very well. The place is adorable and walking distance to many things. We would definitely come stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cute place and great location. We all had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location. And for the price it’s a great value. It’s an older property with some remodeling and the bathroom is on the smaller side. Would recommend for a small family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Perfect location, convenient to everything Santa Cruz!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

rj d.

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

Staycation

Nice, open and spacious home. So close to walk to the beach and boardwalk also only a few minute drive to the grocery store if needed. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

angelo g.

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

Great place

I frequently visit Santa Cruz area as my grandchildren live in Aptos I’ve stayed all over the area this is one of the best places to date
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2025
Thank you so much for the kind review and hope you are able to come back to stay with us again. Diana
Verified review

8/10 Good

James B.

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

family visit in santa cruz

nice, simple two bedroom home with enough updates to make it comfortable, close to beach as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was amazing and the little enclosed backyard and BBQ was a nice bonus. Had just enough space for us but we weren't there very much with so much close by. Great info ahead of time and easy check-in. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jennifer G.

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

Great location

Loved this place and dog friendly.If you have kids in college and want a place to stay close by this is it. The dogs could visit with the kids and everybody was so happy to see each other in such a great location setting. The owners are super nice too!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Great Spot

Our family enjoyed our stay in SC. The location was great, accommodations clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Santa Cruz beach house was great! The only recommendation I have was it smelled a little damp, or slightly moldy, coming from the laundry room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Perfect spot

Clean and great location. We will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
We're happy to hear you had a great time! We look forward to you staying with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey J.

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

Quick trip to SC

Great little place close to the beaches and boardwalk. Perfect place to grab some sleep in a great neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

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

Short walk to the beach

Enjoyed our time at this location. Short walk to the beach. Enjoyed time in the turfed yard to eat, play and relax during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jo V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Cozy, lots of immenities and comfortable beds. However, the bathroom was very small, no counter space and the toilet seat kept coming loose. It was a little farther than just steps to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location in Santa Cruz

This place serves as a great getaway for our family of 4. Would definitely come back! Great place if you have pets
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelia C.

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

Location😎 Location🎣 Location 🎡

Such a fun, quick family trip. Great location! Perfect space to bring our dog. Quiet neighborhood and safe location. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

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

Becoming an annual visit

Fantastic location and great place to stay. Plenty of space, very comfortable, feels like home. Enjoyed ourselves so much last year we came back. Plan to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

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

Santa Cruz stay

Excellent rental for the value! Very comfortable and well stocked, clean and with excellent amenities. Hosts were terrific, responsive to questions and helpful in all ways. Location couldn’t be more perfect! All in all, a great stay—- top marks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacie H.

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

Location location

Our trip was awesome. This lovely little home had everything we needed for our family of 5. The gem is just a few houses down to ocean views and walking distance to the Boardwalk
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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