Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack
House in Santa Cruz, CA
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
{City Permit: STR18-0008 | TOT #512-955Q}
This stylish, adorable, lovingly-maintained, Westside home is located in a central yet peaceful neighborhood. Ideally located on the corner of Bay & Lighthouse, it’s a short walk to: Cowell’s Beach, Steamer Lane, the lively Municipal Pier and the ever-entertaining Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Take one of our beach cruisers for a short bike ride Downtown, to Mission Street, New Leaf market, the Harbor and beyond. You'll never need to get into your car.
Our well-appointed, but simple home includes an outdoor area that feels very much like part of the home. For a small house, the two bedrooms, loft, kitchen and living room are all quite spacious with loads of natural light. The sunny kitchen is great for entertaining and is outfitted with new appliances, good knives, and stocked with basic supplies like olive oil and spices. The master bedroom has a wonderful King bed, and TV. The second bedroom has a double bed. The loft has a fold-out Queen bed and TV. The living area has comfortable seating and a desk with an iMac.
If it’s exercise you desire, you can clear your head with a 5-mile run on the gorgeous sea wall, winding along the secluded beaches and rocky outcroppings. Stroll out to West Cliff, where the world-class surf ranges from beginner to pro. Pedal up to the stunning UCSC campus or wilder ranch for amazing mountain biking, or just blaze down the scenic coast highway on your roadbike.
If you’re more interested in filling your belly, or your soul, you can ride out to the Westside Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning to pick up fresh produce, meats and flowers. Stop by Kelly’s Bakery for a fresh chocolate eclair or hit the Santa Cruz Yoga Studio for a Vinyasa Class. Kick back at the Bonny Doon wine tasting room or grab a beer at the Santa Cruz Brewery.
If you like to shop you can take a stroll Downtown on historic and vibrant Pacific Avenue. Pop into the many locally-owned businesses. Grab a taco from the Taco Bar at the Palomar Inn, have an intimate dinner at Gabriella’s but be sure to save room for dessert. Penny Ice Creamery has wild flavors made on site with surprising local ingredients.
If you want to take a day trip, there are numerous redwood hikes with swimming holes, a variety of colorful coastal towns, the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, Carmel & Pebble beach, and the San Jose Tech museum.
Keywords: lighthouse, westside, west, beach, beachside, sand, sunset, boardwalk, house, cottage, bungalow, bike, bicycle, cycle, cruiser, skateboard, walk, surf, parking, westcliff, west cliff, downtown, jogging, running, stroll, seawall, ocean, sea, volleyball, coaster, family, families, yard, backyard, BBQ, garden, lawn, privacy, quiet, peaceful, sunny, TV, cable, satellite, internet, wireless, broadband, laundry, wharf, pier
This stylish, adorable, lovingly-maintained, Westside home is located in a central yet peaceful neighborhood. Ideally located on the corner of Bay & Lighthouse, it’s a short walk to: Cowell’s Beach, Steamer Lane, the lively Municipal Pier and the ever-entertaining Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Take one of our beach cruisers for a short bike ride Downtown, to Mission Street, New Leaf market, the Harbor and beyond. You'll never need to get into your car.
Our well-appointed, but simple home includes an outdoor area that feels very much like part of the home. For a small house, the two bedrooms, loft, kitchen and living room are all quite spacious with loads of natural light. The sunny kitchen is great for entertaining and is outfitted with new appliances, good knives, and stocked with basic supplies like olive oil and spices. The master bedroom has a wonderful King bed, and TV. The second bedroom has a double bed. The loft has a fold-out Queen bed and TV. The living area has comfortable seating and a desk with an iMac.
If it’s exercise you desire, you can clear your head with a 5-mile run on the gorgeous sea wall, winding along the secluded beaches and rocky outcroppings. Stroll out to West Cliff, where the world-class surf ranges from beginner to pro. Pedal up to the stunning UCSC campus or wilder ranch for amazing mountain biking, or just blaze down the scenic coast highway on your roadbike.
If you’re more interested in filling your belly, or your soul, you can ride out to the Westside Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning to pick up fresh produce, meats and flowers. Stop by Kelly’s Bakery for a fresh chocolate eclair or hit the Santa Cruz Yoga Studio for a Vinyasa Class. Kick back at the Bonny Doon wine tasting room or grab a beer at the Santa Cruz Brewery.
If you like to shop you can take a stroll Downtown on historic and vibrant Pacific Avenue. Pop into the many locally-owned businesses. Grab a taco from the Taco Bar at the Palomar Inn, have an intimate dinner at Gabriella’s but be sure to save room for dessert. Penny Ice Creamery has wild flavors made on site with surprising local ingredients.
If you want to take a day trip, there are numerous redwood hikes with swimming holes, a variety of colorful coastal towns, the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, Carmel & Pebble beach, and the San Jose Tech museum.
Keywords: lighthouse, westside, west, beach, beachside, sand, sunset, boardwalk, house, cottage, bungalow, bike, bicycle, cycle, cruiser, skateboard, walk, surf, parking, westcliff, west cliff, downtown, jogging, running, stroll, seawall, ocean, sea, volleyball, coaster, family, families, yard, backyard, BBQ, garden, lawn, privacy, quiet, peaceful, sunny, TV, cable, satellite, internet, wireless, broadband, laundry, wharf, pier
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Santa Cruz, CA
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
We were so happy to all be together as a family!! Fit everyone perfectly.. Nice and cozy and close walking distance to everything. Hope to stay again if we're able to come to Santa Cruz again :-)
5.0 / 5.0
Great ADU with nice amenities. Close to boardwalk, within walking distance.
5.0 / 5.0
The home and location were fabulous. Great amenities. So close to the beach, the wharf and boardwalk. Would definitely stay here again ❤️
5.0 / 5.0
My family and I really enjoyed our stay. Great location with a short walk to the beach. Nice to have the loft so the kids don’t have to share a room! 😀
5.0 / 5.0
Walking distance from wharf, Boardwalk and Natural Bridges Stare Park. Lovely small home that makes excellent use of their space. Great backyard with plenty of outside seating, fire pit and grill. Relaxing! Owner is very responsive but not invasive! Great experience!
5.0 / 5.0
The photos don't do justice to this charming and fun home. You can tell that the space is loved, with thoughtful touches like the large selection of books and magazines, incredibly well stocked kitchen and barbecue, plus the outdoor surf shower. The loft is super cute and gave us three very comfortable sleeping spaces. My kids loved the private patio/backyard with its romantic string lights and propane fire pit. You can't beat the location for the combination of quiet and removed from the hustle and bustle while still being close to everything Santa Cruz has to offer. We walked to the beach and the boardwalk every day. You can also walk to downtown. On top of all that, our hosts were so kind and fun to chat with (when we occasionally ran across them in the shared driveway). They responded quickly when we had questions. It was a fantastic stay and I would highly, highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Loved our stay! Place is outfitted very nicely with all you need, is stylish, and comfortable. Hosts are responsive and friendly. Would totally stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
We come every year and it feels like home!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing location, great space inside and out, thoughfully set up with everything you need. We loved this place :)
5.0 / 5.0
This is the must cosy house i have ever used as a vacation home.
Every thing was perfect. And the coffee that comes with the house are just amazing.
We stayed her in the start of July-22. Miss this place
Lars Erik
5.0 / 5.0
This was probably the best rental we ever stayed in SC, amazing location, super friendly hosts, super clean, great house, everything you can wish for.
5.0 / 5.0
Feels like home! We keep returning again and again. Only wish it wasn't so popular.
5.0 / 5.0
Everything you need to enjoy your stay. Walking distance to downtown, beach/pier and surfing views. Quiet neighborhood with lots of privacy. Amazing backyard! Can’t wait to visit again.
5.0 / 5.0
Cute and comfortable. It had everything we needed for a week stay for our family of four. Super close to the boardwalk, wharf and west cliff. There was even space for my husband to work while we were there. We would absolutely stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place and great location
This is our second stay at this home, we love the spaciousness of the property and the location. With 3-4 adults, there is plenty of room to move about and the outside area is wonderful as well. The property is well appointed and if you need anything, all you have to do is ask, Alan and Bri are amazing. We will be back anytime we are in Santa Cruz.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect stay
We had a wonderful stay at Brit & Alan's home. The house is gorgeous and has a beautiful backyard perfect for eating outdoors & relaxing. The location is one block from the ocean, surf & great running along the ocean. We hope to come back soon!
5.0 / 5.0
Great location on west side of Santa Cruz
Great place for getting together with relatives. The backyard patio area is large and comfortable. The location is perfect for walking to the boardwalk and wharf. I would definitely book this property again.
5.0 / 5.0
Easy place to relax
Loved the location! Small yet functional and super comfortable home. Tucked in a quiet neighborhood so close to the Santa Cruz boardwalk.
5.0 / 5.0
Hear the sea lions barking at night
Lovely family in the best beach town one block to the beach!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing location, home away from home, beach vibes
Amazing! We look forward to our next stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Great Property
We couldn’t have had a better place to stay in Santa Cruz- a gorgeous house, minutes from the waves! Unfortunately we were there in January so couldn’t fully enjoy the beautiful yard and outdoor facilities, but we’ll definitely be back. It made our first visit to Santa Cruz very special. Thank you Alan and Brit!
5.0 / 5.0
Enjoyable stay
Great location, fun-filled property, super-responsive hosts.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect Beach Getaway
This place is the perfect location. Boardwalk, pier and surfing all within walking distance. Very clean and comfortable. Can’t wait to come back!
5.0 / 5.0
Santa Cruz Getaway
Already looking forward to next time!
5.0 / 5.0
Great space, plenty of room for 4 adults to move around. We loved the outdoor space as well.
Definitely will be back, such a great location, easy to walk West Cliff and go downtown. Alan and Brit were terrific and very responsive.
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome surf cottage
This place is perfect if you want to enjoy Santa Cruz and Surfing at Cowells. We love the design of the house and the little touches that have been added. Many extras!
It accommodates our family well and we wanted to stay longer. We will be back for sure!!
5.0 / 5.0
Already booked next year
It’s a great rental, I especially enjoyed grilling in the outdoor dining area. The host & property manager were great! Zero complaints. See ya next year guys!
5.0 / 5.0
Another great stay
Already trying to figure out when to come back!
5.0 / 5.0
Great beach get away!
The house was as great as it sounded! The location was perfect, the back patio was amazing and our hosts were a joy to work with. So very helpful and accommodating. The only thing to worry about was the steepness of the stairs to the loft. We have a very adventurous toddler who we worried and had to keep our eye on.
5.0 / 5.0
Sweet stylish cottage
Lovely and generous people. Well stocked and appointed home with spacious, private backyard. The cruiser bikes and sups are such a great touch. So close to the sea.
5.0 / 5.0
beautiful and close to beach
clean, modern, safe and beautiful!
5.0 / 5.0
Best secret!
Loved the house especially the outdoor space. Location is perfect!
Already trying to figure out when we can go back!
5.0 / 5.0
Cozy beach hideaway!
What a cute little house! Great amenities and the stove kicks butt! They provided everything we needed and we had such a great time! A nice walk to the ocean and you can cut through Lighthouse Field to get to Steamer Lane. We highly recommend this property!
5.0 / 5.0
Great getaway
The house was very comfortable, quiet and well equipped. We especially enjoyed the jacuzzi, paddle boards, cruiser bikes and being able to walk to the beach. The owners were welcoming, professional and very responsive to any questions that we had. We'd definitely recommend staying here!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful Cottage on the West Side
This cottage was perfect for a family of five and perfectly situated on the West Side. Very quiet and although near a main area, is very quiet and felt secluded. Cowells, Main Beach and the Boardwalk are all easy and nice walks. Running along beach path is top notch. The house itself is newer, modern construction, wonderfully decorated and has beautiful architecture and landscaping. The beds are extremely comfortable (and I have neck and back issues). The backyard patio provides a wonderful space for dining, BBQ, jacuzzi and fire pit. House and side yards (with outdoor shower) is ideal for surfers and paddlers. Lastly, Alan and Brit are wonderful hosts and very responsive. We had no problems learning the in's and out's of the home. Would look to stay again whenever we need a getaway over the hill.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful home in perfect location!
Very comfortable home, with all the necessities. Just a short walk to the beach, bike to breakfast, and a lovely yard to enjoy sunset/evening with a glass of wine. Thank you! Kate and Sean
5.0 / 5.0
Another Fantastic Stay
This was the 3rd time we’d stayed here. The house is as fabulous as ever. Further improved since our last stay with a private outdoor seating and lounging area.
Perfect location in Santa Cruz. Set in a private and quiet location but very close to the pier and walk/cycle/running path the lines the beautiful coastline.
Alan was the perfect host and made sure we were looked after throughout.
Already looking forward to returning again.
5.0 / 5.0
Santa Cruz is gnarly
Great location in a great location
5.0 / 5.0
Terrific House near the Beach
This was a terrific house two blocks from the beach in a very nice neighborhood. The house was well stocked, clean, comfortable, and had a great yard with table and chairs, lounge chairs and benches. Quiet too. Alan and Brit (owners) were very nice and very helpful. We would definitely stay here again,
5.0 / 5.0
Best vacation ever
The description and pictures of the property were very accurate. Renters will not be disappointed. Linens, towels, tissue, toilet paper and paper towels were all included. Also spices, condiments, laundry and dish soap and coffee were included. The location was outstanding. We did a lot of walking. Grocery and many good restaurants are near by. The amusement park boardwalk and pier provides many entertainment and food options. Beautiful beach.A short drive away is Mt Hermon where we did the ropes course high in the Red Wood trees. We also went to Monterey Bay and the Aquarium and cruised along 17 Mile Drive. We hiked for 7 miles at Big Basin. Spent two days in San Francisco. So many great things to do. A few things that were not perfect but really small considering how great this place is. I saw in some reviews that the bath towels were musty. They were for us as well. The smell for some odd reason radiated into the front bedroom. This could be due to the bathroom not having a vent. We opened the window when we showered. Be aware that there isn't a screen in the bathroom window. Also the shower pressure was not the best for the three women in the house trying to wash and rinse their hair. Again really small things. I would return in a flash. This cottage fit our family of five perfectly. Britt and Alan were wonderful. Answered the few questions we had and didn't get in our way at all.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Santa Cruz?
The average price for a rental in Santa Cruz is $312 per night. This rental is $173 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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