Casita De Santa Cruz - Steps from Scenic West Cliff Drive
4.9
Outstanding(125 Reviews)House in Santa Cruz, CA
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this house rental
Casita de Santa Cruz is a delightful 2 bedroom, 2 bath home that comfortably sleeps up to four people. Artistically decorated, the 2 bedrooms each have a queen size bed. The large enclosed brick patio offers privacy for enjoying a soak in the hot tub, sunbathing or enjoying a barbecue while listening to the seals barking from their perches under the wharf.
Casita de Santa Cruz is a hidden gem, offering seclusion, but located in the heart of a westside Santa Cruz beach neighborhood. You can be in the "thick of it" within minutes, but also hide away from it all. The choice is yours! Live like a local during your vacation.
Enjoy a bike ride along West Cliff Drive, go wine tasting, take a drive up the coast to San Francisco or down the coast to Monterey, visit the University of California, Santa Cruz, play a round of golf, go sailing on the Chardonnay, try surfing!, or just relax at the beach.
Casita de Santa Cruz is a hidden gem, offering seclusion, but located in the heart of a westside Santa Cruz beach neighborhood. You can be in the "thick of it" within minutes, but also hide away from it all. The choice is yours! Live like a local during your vacation.
Enjoy a bike ride along West Cliff Drive, go wine tasting, take a drive up the coast to San Francisco or down the coast to Monterey, visit the University of California, Santa Cruz, play a round of golf, go sailing on the Chardonnay, try surfing!, or just relax at the beach.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Santa Cruz, CA
Reviews
4.9
Outstanding(125 Reviews)4.9
Beautiful place to stay in a great location. It was stocked with everything you need and easy to use. Amazing location with a short walk to the West Cliff Drive and easy to get to wonderful eateries.
4.9
This is one of the best VRBOs we've stayed in on our many trips to Santa Cruz. Great location--just minutes to West Cliff and all the action on the Wharf, but in a pretty, quiet neighborhood. The casita had everything our family needed for our 1-week stay and the kitchen was stocked as well as our own at home for meal prep and serving. Our hosts were great, and we will definitely plan to reserve this gem again in the future!
4.9
We had a lovely stay over the holidays. The house was clean, kitchen was nicely stocked with everything needed, beds comfortable, everything we needed. Jill is a terrific host and answered all our questions promptly. It is in a great location near West Cliff. Highly recommend!
4.9
My wife and I and our adult daughter and her husband came to Santa Cruz to watch our son do a triathlon. We traveled from CT and arrived very late, but Jill had given us detailed directions and made it so easy for us. The little house is exactly as advertised - spotlessly clean with all conveniences, and in a great location. We highly recommend staying here!
4.9
Casita was perfect for the 3 of us in every way. Perfectly located within walking distance of the waterfront. Excellent accommodation!
4.9
Perfect location and casita for the half ironman triathlon.
4.9
Our 5 week stay was wonderful.
From check-in to check-out, Jill and her husband were very gracious hosts.
Jill answered many questions I had before we even arrived, and if something came up while we were there, she responded immediately (even when she was out of town).
The casita's kitchen is well equipped, with everything needed to cook.
The hot tub, which is heated 24/7 was immaculate ( the service guy came every Monday while we were there).
We had lovely meals out on the patio in the backyard, with very nice shade from the beautiful trees.
The living area furniture is a bit dated, and a coffee table or ottoman would be nice, but otherwise fine.As far as the bedrooms, they were both very nice and the beds were comfy. Some extra pillows would be great.
We have family in the area ( 1 block away) and we will be returning to SC next summer for another long stay.
Because the casita is on an alleyway and not on a main street, it is super quiet (all you can really hear is the sea lions at the wharf!)
Thank you Jill for being such a wonderful host. It is obvious that you care about your property and you care about your guests and their comfort.
See you next year!
4.9
My mother and I had a great time staying at the Casita. Jill provided all necessary instructions and was responsive to questions. It's a short walk to some scenic cliffs where you can see the community gather around surfing in the mornings, and running and biking throughout the day. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. You're tucked away from the street. The parking space is very convenient. If you appreciate gardening, the homeowners in the area bring their A-game! Would gladly stay again.
4.9
If you’re a surfer this place is phenomenal. Walking distance to the lane or cowells plus an outdoor shower and hot tub to soak in after. The street is very quiet and close to everything. It was great!
4.9
Loved our place we were able to walk ever night.
4.9
We had a wonderful time at the Casita. Unforgettable!
4.9
We recently had the pleasure of staying at this amazing vacation rental, and we must say, it exceeded all ou expectations. From the very beginning, our host was extremely easy to contact, friendly, and always willing to lend a helping hand to make our stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
The floor warming in the rental was a delightful surprise that added an extra level of coziness to our stay. The property's location was superior, just a stone's throw away from West Cliff Drive, making it incredibly convenient for us to explore the beautiful surroundings.
Parking was not an issue at all during our stay. Although the place was a little tricky to find initially, it didn't take us long to figure out where it was. Trust me, the minor inconvenience is absolutely worth it for the peace and quiet this neighborhood offers.
The kitchen was well-stocked with all the basic necessities, allowing us to prepare meals with ease. The price for our week-long stay was unbeatable, especially considering the quality of the rental and its fantastic location.
Having two bathrooms with showers was a very convenient feature, allowing our group to get ready quickly in the mornings or refresh after a long day of exploring.
In conclusion, I highly recommend this vacation rental for anyone looking for a comfortable, affordable, and well-located place to stay. The exceptional host, floor warming, quiet neighborhood, and convenient amenities all contributed to a truly memorable experience.
4.9
Our stay was wonderful! We loved the house. It was beautiful inside and out, and the hot tub was great. Very close to West Cliff, but also very quiet.
4.9
Great location.
4.9
Perfect location. Loved morning walks along West Cliff Drive.
4.9
My husband had a wonderful time in Santa Cruz staying at this lovely condo. I believe it would be ok for maybe another couple and some small children if you all got along as it is a bit small. We found the location to be fantastic and everything that we needed was right at the condo.
4.9
Fantastic rental in the Westside of Santa Cruz. We have family that live in the area and this was the perfect “annex” for our family visit. The casita was clean and very well stocked from the kitchen to beach/hot tub towels, beach chairs, etc. Loved the hot tub and the outdoor patio area for family meals. We appreciated the well stocked kitchen for cooking meals after being on the road and eating out for days. The location is stellar - only minutes from west cliff drive and a view of the ocean. Easy walking distance to boardwalk, wharf, and downtown (for kids too!). Our host was super fast to respond to questions. We loved our stay, wish it could have been longer.
4.9
Great Location…Short walk to beach and the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Quiet neighborhood.
4.9
Great place to stay on the West side of Santa Cruz. Very comfortable and clean. Easy access to beach and boardwalk.
4.9
Great location
The Casita was in a great location within walking distance from Cowell’s Beach, Steamer Lane, and the boardwalk. We also really enjoyed the hot tub. We would definitely stay here again!
4.9
Great place to stay in Santa Cruz. Everything is well organized and Jill is a super host. We will be back.
4.9
week in Santa Cruz
The property was excellent for our family of four. We have two young teenage daughters and they loved the hot tub, walking to boardwalk and weather. We had a great week of relaxation and long walks along West Cliff. Overall it was a great place to stay...quiet, well equipped for cooking meals and within walking distance of boardwalk(but don't hear the noise from anything at night, other than occasional barking of the sea lions under wharf.
4.9
Met every expectation beautifully
Wonderful home within walking distance to the wharf, Boardwalk, Cowell's Beach, Lighthouse, downtown. It fit the needs of a family, ages 11 to 81 comfortably. The hot tub was a great added bonus. Parking a big van was easy. Our hosts were very accessible.
4.9
My family had a great stay. Everything as advertised. Incredible location.
4.9
Great location
My family had a great stay. Everything as advertised. Incredible location.
4.9
The location was great for our stops at the wharf, boardwalk, disc golf tournament, downtown shopping and whale watching. Easy check in, clean, well equipped kitchen, nice hot tub - very pleasurable stay!
4.9
We enjoyed our stay. The house was cute, clean and comfortable. Short walk to the water! Jill was very responsive.
4.9
Great casita, great location!
The location was great for our stops at the wharf, boardwalk, disc golf tournament, downtown shopping and whale watching. Easy check in, clean, well equipped kitchen, nice hot tub - very pleasurable stay!
4.9
Great experience!
We enjoyed our stay. The house was cute, clean and comfortable. Short walk to the water! Jill was very responsive.
4.9
This is our second time to stay at the property. Short walk to Steamers, Boardwalk, Pier and West Cliff. We will be back!
4.9
My daughters and I had such a great visit there. The location was perfect we could walk to several beaches the warf and the boardwalk. The house was a really nice set up, super cute and clean. We loved the hot tub in the backyard. We are definitely going back.
4.9
Great location. Cute space.
My daughters and I had such a great visit there. The location was perfect we could walk to several beaches the warf and the boardwalk. The house was a really nice set up, super cute and clean. We loved the hot tub in the backyard. We are definitely going back.
4.9
We had a wonderful time at the casita this week! The location is fantastic - just a couple blocks from W. Cliff where we walked along the water every day. There are several coffee shops and lunch spots nearby that we visited nearly every day. And all the adorable Santa Cruz neighborhoods are a quick and easy drive. The house was perfect for our family - the casita is small but there still feels like plenty of space to get comfortable and relax. I would happily return to this house and highly recommend it for a great time in Santa Cruz!
4.9
Great location and charming house
We had a wonderful time at the casita this week! The location is fantastic - just a couple blocks from W. Cliff where we walked along the water every day. There are several coffee shops and lunch spots nearby that we visited nearly every day. And all the adorable Santa Cruz neighborhoods are a quick and easy drive. The house was perfect for our family - the casita is small but there still feels like plenty of space to get comfortable and relax. I would happily return to this house and highly recommend it for a great time in Santa Cruz!
4.9
Casita is a gem
Wonderful property, great location. We were looking for a well-equipped place to relax and serve as home base for outings in the area. The casita delivered! It’s in a nice, quiet neighborhood close to lots of activities. The hot tub was great after long days mountain biking and hiking. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking and grilling. We only had a couple questions not long after arriving and Jill responded within moments. Overall, it was just as or better than advertised. A terrific place. We’ll be back!
4.9
My daughter and I were there again this September for holiday and half Ironman and Jill’s beautiful home is our favorite home away from home. Close to everything ! Well supplied and clean. Lovely neighbors. Thank you!
4.9
Perfect location
My adult children and I spent four nights at the Casita and loved every minute of it. The place is cute, comfortable, and has everything you need for an enjoyable week at the beach. We only got in the car to drive the short distance to buy groceries and go downtown for dinner once, but we mostly walked to the boardwalk for corn dogs, the wharf for meals and shopping, and the the Lighthouse for beautiful sunset views. Jill was great to communicate with. Would love to stay here again!
4.9
Always a pleasure!
My daughter and I were there again this September for holiday and half Ironman and Jill’s beautiful home is our favorite home away from home. Close to everything ! Well supplied and clean. Lovely neighbors. Thank you!
4.9
Cute property. Nice location, close to west cliff and fun westside wineries/ restaurants!
Had a great time !
4.9
Fun stay in Santa Cruz
Cute property. Nice location, close to west cliff and fun westside wineries/ restaurants!
Had a great time !
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Santa Cruz?
The average price for a rental in Santa Cruz is $431 per night. This rental is $179 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Casita De Santa Cruz - Steps from Scenic West Cliff Drive. 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 Casita De Santa Cruz - Steps from Scenic West Cliff Drive pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Casita De Santa Cruz - Steps from Scenic West Cliff Drive?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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