Awesome Beach House - Walk to Beach
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 essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
We are located a short five-minute walk to Twin Lakes Beach, the Yacht Harbor and the iconic Crow’s Nest Restaurant and Gift Shop. This is a great scenic spot for lunch and dinner or for morning coffee and a breakfast burrito at Java Junction and El Palomar. There's no better way to start your day than with fresh air, sand in your toes and an up front view of the crashing waves. Deke’s Market located two doors down is perfect for convenience items and also has a great deli. Drive less than 10-minutes to the super cute Capitola Village beach or take the short drive to the Boardwalk and pier. Our location is excellent for family outings, sailing (Chardonnay & O'Neil), kayaking, stand-up paddling jogging, swimming, body surfing, boogie boarding, volleyball, evening bonfires, and viewing incredible sunsets.
Our remodeled 1930's beach bungalow offers 3 comfy bedrooms, 1 beautiful bath and a state of the art kitchen. The living area is open and spacious and the private backyard is great for BBQ’s, hanging out and sunbathing.
***STUDIO UNIT***
We regularly have 30 day guests such as traveling nurses and other professionals requiring a longer term stay while in Santa Cruz. This type of unit is not unusual in Santa Cruz! Garage conversions have been approved and encouraged by the City of Santa Cruz since the 1980’s as an unconventional approach to the City’s housing shortage. The house, driveway and yard are for our Vacationing Guests ONLY.
2. Busy vibrant street centrally located - easy walk to beach access.
Our remodeled 1930's beach bungalow offers 3 comfy bedrooms, 1 beautiful bath and a state of the art kitchen. The living area is open and spacious and the private backyard is great for BBQ’s, hanging out and sunbathing.
***STUDIO UNIT***
We regularly have 30 day guests such as traveling nurses and other professionals requiring a longer term stay while in Santa Cruz. This type of unit is not unusual in Santa Cruz! Garage conversions have been approved and encouraged by the City of Santa Cruz since the 1980’s as an unconventional approach to the City’s housing shortage. The house, driveway and yard are for our Vacationing Guests ONLY.
2. Busy vibrant street centrally located - easy walk to beach access.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Santa Cruz, CA
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Reviews
8.0
Close to everything. Nicely decorated. Upgraded kitchen and bath. There is an additional studio unit in the lot but it is separated by a fence. We never saw the other renter.
Definitely recommend!
10.0
We loved our stay and had everything we needed. Clean and bright with a cute little backyard. Responsive host.
10.0
This was good place for us to stay in Santa Cruz, not far from the beach. Completely remodeled inside. Full kitchen was helpful for cooking in. We would stay here again!
10.0
We had a nice stay in this clean home in an ideal location. The home was as described and the check in and out process was very easy. This was my third time staying in this home and I would do so again.
10.0
My family of five (all adults) enjoyed a post-Christmas stay in this home, and it was great in every way. Clean, good deal of space, short walk to the beach, great communication with the owner, and a very short drive to downtown SC and the Boardwalk. Only one bathroom, so some coordination of timing is necessary. My only knock is that is fronts a relatively busy street, and entering/exiting the property during rush hour requires some patience. Otherwise, fantastic!
10.0
Everything was as described, and the private back patio was lovely. We liked being able to walk to the Marina and beaches and only a short drive to all the places we needed to go.
8.0
We stayed there are a family (2 adults, and a 4 and 7 y/o).
The location:
Overall, we loved the location. It is a 6 minute walk to the beach and there is a cute little sushi takeout place nearby. We didn't go to the convenience store but that also would have been great for emergency purchases. Walking around the marina is also a lot of fun. The beach is awesome, including the fact that there's a coffee shop and Mexican restaurant right there. We didn't get to try the Crow's Nest but it also seemed like a fun place to go. It is on a pretty busy street, so it will be noisy when you keep the windows open (which is necessary in summer, as the house gets pretty hot during the day). All in all, we liked the neighborhood, as it felt relaxed and not touristy.
The house:
Functional house, nice little backyard, and plenty of hot water for 4 people showering. We usually needed to open all the windows and doors when we got home to air the house out, as it got considerably warmer than the temperature outside. Sitting in the nice little backyard while the house cooled down was a great way to spend early evenings. Everything was clean and functional with only a few exceptions. The TV would not turn on, seemingly because of a broken remote. The mattress in the back bedroom seemed pretty worn out and would benefit from being replaced. If you have mischievous kids who like to play with door locks, you may want to take extra precautions to prevent them from locking you out of some rooms.
10.0
Been staying here with our family for years. We love this house
10.0
Wonderful place to stay. The property had everything we needed for my family and I. Lots of kitchenware, adequate toiletries, and very comfortable beds. Checking in and out was a breeze and the best part was being 2 minutes away from the beach! I highly recommend this property& would love to return!
10.0
Perfect spot to stay to celebrate our grad
10.0
Want a place to hangout, convenient to beach and food? This is the place. Walk to beach and two yummy restaurants on the beach and have a great getaway! Nice kitchen with eating and cooking space. Super clean too!
10.0
The house was exactly as pictured. It's really clean with nice furnishings and all the items you'd need for your stay (towels, shampoo, laundry, etc.). It is a 3-minute walk to the beach, a 20-second walk to the convenience store, and overall a great location if you're exploring the area. My family enjoyed the home and the owner/manager responded very quickly when I had a question. This is a great rental!
10.0
Full of all you need for a beach get away!!
Great kitchen, equipped with all you need, adorable furnishings, and very cozy!
10.0
Excellent Property
The home fit our needs perfectly as a family of 4. The home was clean, well furnished and communication with the Property Owner was seamless. The area was close to the beach and a walk to dining.
I would definitely recommend this property.
10.0
Great house in a great location
Lovely, clean, plenty of room, comfortable, easy check in and out, well appointed with household items, the shower pressure was excellent and water stayed hot (tankless water heater!), close to the beach and harbor in a great little neighborhood. Thanks!
10.0
Perfect little vacation for our family
We rented this house for a 4-5 day family vacation to Santa Cruz and it was perfect for our little kids who are 2 and 5. The location is great, only a couple blocks to the beach and a short walk to a park. The house was updated, clean and had everything we needed. It is spacious and has a nice open floor plan. The only downside is the master bedroom has a large skylight which makes it really bright in the early morning. Overall, we enjoyed our time a lot!
10.0
Great space and location
We were very happy with this cottage. Enough room for two adults and two teenagers, very comfortable, well-stocked. We only stayed for two nights, but it is set up for longer stays. Great location for both driving and walking.
10.0
Easter break in Santa Cruz
We had a lovely 4 days in this perfectly located, well equipped, stylish & comfortable, clean house.
The owner had supplied lots of little essentials which were very welcome.
Thank you to our host.
10.0
Great House
Clean, updated and convenient to everything! Especially liked being within walking distance of ocean.
10.0
Super clean
This is the cleanest rental we’ve encountered. Within walking distance of the beach and harbor and convenient / short drive to area attractions. Perfect for families!
8.0
Cute beach house
Nice place. Clean and comfortable, but a bit small. Everything was great except for some ants in the kitchen.
10.0
Perfect beach location
Clean, comfortable, we loved it!!
10.0
Love this beach house
Amazing beach house in an amazing location. We stay a week every summer and absolutely love this house.
10.0
Perfect
This was a great home, close to beach, clean and perfect for our family of four.
10.0
cool spot short walk to beach
neat and clean fully stocked but as a spoiled society needed a 2nd bath. will definitely be back. small grocery and deli 2 doors away. long wait for hot water at kitchen as on demand is at rear of house which means dishwasher is a good drying rack but will not wash hot but still a 5
10.0
Fabulous get-a-way
The house is updated, very clean and in a great location! Short walk to the beach, harbor and restaurants. The backyard and front yard are very cute. Would definitely stay again!!
10.0
Girls getaway
Had a great stay at this sweet comfy beach bungalow. Location is great, very walkable to beach, store, restaurants. The home is extremely clean and has everything you need.
10.0
Girls getaway
Four of us stayed here for a weekend. I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the home. The house is updated and modern with really nice decorations. Beds were comfortable. The patio was enclosed and private and blocked the wknd. Location was great, walking distance to the beach. Would absolutely stay here in future.
8.0
Great location, comfortable house
We had a wonderful time at the awesome beach house! Beds were comfortable, kitchen appliances were great. The backyard is nice and private. I would definitely stay there again! We liked being near to the beach and a playground, as well as downtown. Thanks so much for letting us stay there.
Our very minor complaints: 7th Ave is a little loud & busy during the day, the skylight drips water when there's condensation, the BBQ grill did not work, and you do have neighbors very nearby in the garage. None of these things was a dealbreaker, just good to know before you book!
8.0
House was very cute and located within walking distance of the beach.
Very cute house, easy 5 min walk to the beach. The owner was very responsive to some very minor issues and a pleasure
To deal with. Would definitely stay again
10.0
Great house, great location
My sister and I and our kids stayed for a long weekend. The property was as advertised, and provided a great space for us to spend time together. I will definitely look to stay here again on future visits to Santa Cruz.
10.0
Lovely small home, clean and modern
Nice neighborhood, convenient to downtown and beaches. We used all 3 bedrooms for our family of 6 adults. The open floor plan allowed us to cook, dine, and be in the living room all at once. Kitchen equipment was minimal (1 sauce pan, skillets and 2 baking pans), but we improvised. We would come back!
10.0
Cute house right by the beach
Very cute 3 bedroom house. Clean with plenty of amenities. A short walk to the beach and restaurants. Great spot for families with kids. Would definitely stay here again.
10.0
an excellent getaway !
A nice place to stay and have a little walk to the beach,
10.0
Cozy beach house
Perfect location and comfortable for a girls weekend!
10.0
Great birthday celebrations!
Three of us got together to celebrate our birthdays and loved the house. It was a quick walk to the beach which was fabulous given it was nearly 100 degrees, the house is near to downtown and the boardwalk, there's a lovely patio in the backyard, and inside there was plenty of room for all of us. We had a great time. Thanks!
10.0
A well maintained property in a great location
Smooth as silk
10.0
Great home close to beach
Great house to stay in has everything you need and walking distance to beach very short walk and some very nice restaurants in walking distance.
10.0
Nice
Great location and place
10.0
This is a great house in a wonderful location. I would stay here again.
This house was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The location is perfect as it is a short walk to the beach.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Santa Cruz?
The average price for a rental in Santa Cruz is $217 per night. This rental is $167 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Awesome Beach House - Walk to Beach. 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 Awesome Beach House - Walk to Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Awesome Beach House - Walk to Beach?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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