Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack

5.0

Outstanding(108 Reviews)

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

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Municipal Rose Garden

42.2 mi

Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack

5.0

Outstanding(108 Reviews)

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

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Municipal Rose Garden

42.2 mi

Reviews

5.0

Outstanding(108 Reviews)

5.0

Apr 2024

Great ADU with nice amenities. Close to boardwalk, within walking distance.

5.0

Apr 2024

The home and location were fabulous. Great amenities. So close to the beach, the wharf and boardwalk. Would definitely stay here again ❤️

5.0

Oct 2023

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

Sep 2023

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

Aug 2023

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

Jun 2023

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

Mar 2023

Amazing location, great space inside and out, thoughfully set up with everything you need. We loved this place :)

5.0

Jan 2023

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

Dec 2022

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

Dec 2022

Feels like home! We keep returning again and again. Only wish it wasn't so popular.

5.0

Oct 2022

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

Jul 2022

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

Jun 2022

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

Jun 2022

Great place and great location

Great place and great location

5.0

Jun 2022

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

May 2022

Perfect stay

Perfect stay

5.0

May 2022

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

May 2022

Loved the location! Small yet functional and super comfortable home. Tucked in a quiet neighborhood so close to the Santa Cruz boardwalk.

5.0

Apr 2022

Great location on west side of Santa Cruz

Great location on west side of Santa Cruz

5.0

Apr 2022

Lovely family in the best beach town one block to the beach!

5.0

Apr 2022

Easy place to relax

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

Apr 2022

Hear the sea lions barking at night

Hear the sea lions barking at night

Lovely family in the best beach town one block to the beach!

5.0

Feb 2022

Amazing! We look forward to our next stay.

5.0

Jan 2022

Amazing location, home away from home, beach vibes

Amazing location, home away from home, beach vibes

Amazing! We look forward to our next stay.

5.0

Jan 2022

Great Property

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

Jan 2022

Great location, fun-filled property, super-responsive hosts.

5.0

Dec 2021

Enjoyable stay

Enjoyable stay

Great location, fun-filled property, super-responsive hosts.

5.0

Dec 2021

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

Nov 2021

Perfect Beach Getaway

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

Nov 2021

Already looking forward to next time!

5.0

Oct 2021

Santa Cruz Getaway

Santa Cruz Getaway

Already looking forward to next time!

5.0

Sep 2021

Great space, plenty of room for 4 adults to move around. We loved the outdoor space as well.

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

Aug 2021

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

Aug 2021

Awesome surf cottage

Awesome surf cottage

5.0

Jul 2021

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

Jul 2021

Already booked next year

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

May 2021

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

May 2021

Another great stay

Another great stay

Already trying to figure out when to come back!

5.0

May 2021

Great beach get away!

Great beach get away!

5.0

Apr 2021

Sweet stylish cottage

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.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Santa Cruz?

The average price for a rental in Santa Cruz is R 5,542 per night. This rental is R 562 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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About this house rental

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Map of Santa Cruz, CA

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Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack

House in Santa Cruz, CA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Santa Cruz?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack?

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