Apartment with ocean views

5.0

Outstanding(136 Reviews)

Apartment in Santa Cruz, CA

2 guests · 2 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 apartment rental

Relax on the sunny deck, walk along West Cliff Drive and fall asleep at night to the sound of crashing waves. Cowells Surfside is a clean, one- bedroom apartment located two houses from West Cliff, behind a main house and above the detached garage. Surrounded by plants and a garden it has beautiful views of the Monterey Bay, Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Mountains. The apartment has bamboo floors, granite counters and large sunny windows. The living room has a pullout sleeper sofa making space for children or additional guests. There are plenty of linens and towels along with a stocked kitchen. Included with your stay are two beach cruisers, boogie boards and beach chairs. The deck has a working gas grill for outdoor cooking. It’s a perfect get away for a couple of small family.

The apartment gives you walking access to many beaches, great surf spots, the Boardwalk and SC Wharf, wine tasting and shopping. Athletes have been renting here for years to have easy access to triathlons, surf contests and other races. Families love it for the proximity to the Boardwalk and downtown. Travelers return every summer and fall to enjoy the fun and beauty of our town.

We welcome long term renters in the fall and winter months. Please inquire about available dates and rates for monthly rentals.

Keywords: apartment, casita, back house, one bedroom, beach house, bungalo, ocean views, clean, long term rentals, beach.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Municipal Rose Garden

42.5 mi

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Apartment with ocean views

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5.0

Outstanding(136 Reviews)

Apartment in Santa Cruz, CA

2 guests · 2 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 apartment rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Municipal Rose Garden

42.5 mi

Reviews

5.0

Outstanding(136 Reviews)

5.0

Aug 2024

What a spot! We loved everything about this cute, clean, airy, great view spot! The location is perfect for everything santa cruz! One house off of west cliff, perfect for walking everywhere! Kerry and Scott were perfect hosts and, their darling dogs are the perfect addition! We will be back!

5.0

Jul 2024

The perfect place for a couple of nights with my son before college drop off. We loved riding the bikes and the view is spectacular! Top notch hosts! Highly recommend!

5.0

Jul 2024

Kerri and Scott are great hosts. They are very thoughtful and kind.

5.0

Jul 2024

Great place. Great location. Loved our stay.

5.0

Jun 2024

We'll be back

5.0

May 2024

Fantastic in every way! One of the top places we have ever stayed. We’ll be back. Thank you!

5.0

Apr 2024

This place exceeded our expectations and is even more beautiful than the photos! We won't stay anywhere else now that we know about this gem 🌟

5.0

Apr 2024

We have nothing but wonderful things to stay about our stay here! The location was excellent- view of the ocean, very walkable, private. The property was clean and exactly as described. Kerry had great communication with clear check in/check out instructions and tips for things to do in the area. We absolutely would stay here again and recommend to anyone traveling to the area!

5.0

Jan 2024

Perfect home base for walking along West Cliff Drive or to the wharf. Very clean, very comfortable, well appointed unit over the garage, so you have privacy and a view of the ocean. You can hear the ocean and the sea lions with a window open. Great host!

5.0

Oct 2023

I had a short stay in Santa Cruz cut even shorter. I stayed in this excellent vrbo with a wonderful host. I could not praise the experience enough. I’ll be back! :-)

5.0

Sep 2023

I have been staying at this wonderful place for, I think, 10 years or more… I grew up in Santa Cruz and moved to the East Coast…Kerry and her family are wonderful hosts and this place is awesome

5.0

Aug 2023

Kerry, our host, was very friendly, helpful and responsive! The property was outstanding! It was clean, well furnished, beautifully decorated and in a great location. The bed is super comfy too! We loved having a washer and dryer on-site. We would love to come back and visit sometime soon. Can highly recommend!

5.0

Aug 2023

This is a great unit above the garage and two houses from the ocean cliffs. The unit is clean and well maintained. Easy to walk everywhere in town. You do have to park on the street and during the summer it can fill up quickly. But still I not had to park 1 block away. Excellent place to stay.

5.0

Jul 2023

This is our second stay in this lovely apartment and I cannot find enough positive words to describe my joy of our stay. Very clean, very comfortable set up: kitchen, bathroom and bedroom are comfortable and easy to get set up for my stay. Very close to west cliff ( in a good way!). You can open the bedroom sliding door and feel the lovely sea air and listen to the seals bark. Very quiet even though it is 1/2 block of west-cliff. Easy walk to beach or to the pier. The owner is very easy to get a hold off and easy to communicate with. Needless to say we have already booked our next trip ( 2 months from now)

4.0

Jul 2023

My adult disabled son and I wanted a place near Cowell Beach so we could attend Day on the Beach. This was a perfect location for us to walk to the beach and to the Boardwalk.

5.0

Jul 2023

Perfect location, we had a great time!

5.0

Jun 2023

Could not have been better, clean, perfect location,quite, and all the comforts of home.

5.0

May 2023

I cannot find enough positive adjectives to use when describing our stay. Lovely and sweet apartment, private. Great location, about 1/2 block off west cliff drive. You can hear the bark of the sea lions as you relax in your apartment. It is about a 10 min walk to the wharf ( where those sea lions are hanging out) passing all kinds of surfers enjoy the wave. Location great for walkers, close to shops ( not to close) I felt at home as soon as I walked in the door. The owners were very nice!

5.0

Jan 2023

Our stay over the New Year's Eve weekend was actually a quiet getaway to celebrate a birthday. The rain did not dampen our enjoyment or comfort. Fortunately, we were just ahead of the massive rains, flooding and damage to the county and to Capitola Village in particular. We drove to Monterey (to the wonderful Aquarium) one day, but basically just relaxed! Went to Zachary's for a wonderful breakfast, and took a few walks through the neighborhood and along the coast. The property met our needs perfectly - clean, comfortable and great location.

5.0

Jan 2023

Our family loves staying here. The place is always very clean and you can’t beat the morning views. Our daughter lives right down the way, so it’s nice to have a place that has everything we need. The owners are wonderful and helpful. Would highly recommend!

5.0

Oct 2022

Have rented this place twice this far to attend ironman 70.3 and hosts communicate well and gracious. It’s only a few blocks from pier and ironman village. Would highly recommend to others

5.0

Oct 2022

The location was perfect. It was easy to walk to any of beach attractions. Apartment was spotless and so very comfortable!

5.0

Oct 2022

Great property close to everything! Very clean with spectacular views.

5.0

Sep 2022

Property is well kept, modern, quiet, ocean view, smell, and sounds of sea lions! Convenient to boardwalk yet far enough away to not annoy, Hosts are hospitable 😊 - plan on returning asap

5.0

Sep 2022

This property is true to the pictures and info on VRBO. Very clean and comfortable. The beach, pier and boardwalk are a 5-10 minute walk. We only used our car to pick up a few groceries when we first arrived and to go out to dinner one night. We had an unusually warm weekend in Santa Cruz but it always cooled down in the evening. For light sleepers, be aware that if you leave the windows open at night (we did) you can hear the sea lions barking throughout the night.

5.0

Aug 2022

A beautiful spacious 1 bedroom with comfy king sized bed and private terrace overlooking the ocean and wharf. Just steps away from restaurants, attractions, beaches and the boardwalk. We appreciated the kitchen amenities and toiletries provided. Would definitely recommend.

5.0

Aug 2022

This house was absolutely perfect. Super clean and great hosts. My family and I felt safe and the location was walkable to so many great things. Being so close to the ocean was magic. I will absolutely stay here again and am so glad I found this place!

5.0

Aug 2022

My daughter and I stayed at this property for a few nights this summer and it was perfect for us. The unit was clean, had everything we needed, and was in walking distance to the Boardwalk and beaches. It was wonderful to wake up, drink my coffee, and look out over the ocean with a gentle breeze coming through the windows. I would absolutely stay here again.

5.0

Aug 2022

Very nice apartment in a great neighborhood close to everything. Walk to pier and boardwalk. Quiet street just one block from ocean with great views. Clean and well equipped. Would highly recommend when staying in Santa Cruz.

5.0

Aug 2022

We loved our stay at the Cowell Surfside Cottage. The "cottage" was well appointed and in excellent condition. It's a perfect location to the beaches, boardwalk, coffee shops, restaurants and wharf. Kerry is an accommodating and gracious hostess. We look forward to our next stay.

5.0

Jul 2022

Heavenly chill beach vacation with city amenities

Heavenly chill beach vacation with city amenities

I can't say enough good things about our stay at this property. The condo was super clean, bright, and comfortable. The location is exceptional, with access to the water across the street, miles of water views and beach access along W. Cliff Dr., and it's walkable to the boardwalk and downtown. We walked everywhere, swam in the ocean, watched surfers, and ate great food. (Steamer Lane Supply is a 4-min walk, and the food and view are perfection; ate breakfast there 3x.) The locals were *so* nice, we had tons of spontaneous conversations with strangers that made me feel human again after 2+ of Covid protocols. Best vacation I've had in many years. We stayed 5 nights and I was very sorry to leave. Thanks Kerry and Scott for sharing this beautiful space. Will definitely return!

5.0

Jul 2022

We loved it!

We loved it!

Good location, clean and modern. Helpful owner! Thanks Kerry!

5.0

Jul 2022

Too Short!

Too Short!

We had a wonderful stay at an amazing location and an excellent place. It is a pleasant walk to beaches, the pier, the boardwalk, and dining. It is a 5 minute drive to Safeway. We are adventurous retirees during the day and we so appreciated the quiet in the evening. We ventured for a swim from Cowell steps (100 feet?) to Cowell beach behind Dream Inn. We wore shortie thinsuits, mask/snorkel, fins. We would definitely stay here again. The pictures are accurate. That is really the view!

5.0

Jun 2022

Clean, great view, and close to the beach

Clean, great view, and close to the beach

The apartment was perfect. Clean, great view, and a close walk to the boardwalk. We had so much fun during our stay!

5.0

Jun 2022

PERFECT

PERFECT

This is a wonderful place to stay in SC. Very close to beach, pier and downtown. Apartment has everything you could need for a wonderful relaxing stay.

4.0

May 2022

Comfortable Place

Comfortable Place

The pics and description of the property were very accurate. The place is very comfortable from the couches to the bed, and they had a night light in the bathroom. The kitchen was equipped with all the items we needed to cook breakfast and heat up leftovers. About a 1/2 mile walk to the boardwalk pier area with many shops and restaurants so not too far. Parking is on the street but there was always parking.

5.0

May 2022

Fantastic

Fantastic

Fantastic location Ocean Views and property immaculate Quiet Loved our stay Hope to return Gregg and Lauri

5.0

May 2022

Great location

Great location

Pleasant; easy

5.0

Jan 2022

Perfect Winter Old-Girls Getaway

Perfect Winter Old-Girls Getaway

We had such a great time! The casita is warm and welcoming (doesn't feel at all like a rental) fully equipped, and has a fabulous view. The host (our contact was with Kerry) was perfectly accessible, but not at all intrusive. She had lots of good tips too, as she grew up in Santa Cruz. We all agree, we would go back in a heartbeat!

5.0

Jan 2022

What a location! Perfect garden apartment!

What a location! Perfect garden apartment!

I am sitting in the king size bed on check out day looking out over the Monterey Bay, the Santa Cruz Wharf, and Spanish tiled roofs with hummingbirds flying over them. I can't think of anything that would have made this spot more ideal for us. Easy check in, pristinely clean, delightfully designed and decorated. If you're considering renting this place, don't hesitate.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Santa Cruz is R 4,000 per night. This rental is R 1,309 above the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Apartment with ocean views . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Apartment with ocean views pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Apartment with ocean views ?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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