3bd/2ba Cottage w Hot Tub/Bikes/Amenities. Walk to Beach, Harbor, Restaurants

Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
4.7
Outstanding(291 Reviews)

House in Santa Cruz, CA

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

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, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

About this house rental

Santa Cruz County Vacation Rental Permit # 181-530
Welcome to the Santa Cruz RockHouse! This iconic river rock beach cottage sits a stone's throw from the Santa Cruz Harbor and many local attractions. From here you can walk to Twin Lakes or Seabright beaches, local kayak or SUP rentals and launches, local charter fishing boats and a small craft boat launch. It is a short walk to favorite local restaurants like The Crow's Nest, The Harbor Cafe, Seabright Brewery, Tramonti's, La Posta and Johnny's Harborside. A slightly longer walk or super short drive/bike ride will bring you directly to the Boardwalk, the Municipal Wharf, or the Live Oak Farmer's Market.

The house has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, a dining area/bar, a fully stocked kitchen, a patio with grill and outdoor seating and a 4 person hot tub. Includes high speed wi-fi, two flat screen TVs and Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc. It is a fully stocked house which includes all towels, linens, paper products etc. We include beach amenities such as beach towels, chairs, umbrella, wagon, cooler, boogie boards, various wetsuits, surf boards and 4 adult beach cruisers.

Come stay with us and explore this beautiful county. Santa Cruz is famous for surfing and the boardwalk, but Santa Cruz is also blessed with more state parks than any other county in California, has 29 miles of beaches, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails through magnificent redwoods, one of the oldest wine growing regions in the state, incredible fresh seafood and abundant local organic produce and a farmer's market every day of the week. Ride a bike through wine country, paddle with the sea otters and sea lions, go whale watching or fishing for salmon or halibut. Ride the roller coasters, catch a wave, touch a 1000 year-old redwood tree, or just walk on the beach. Whatever your favorite activity is, you can likely find it in Santa Cruz.

Note that this property is located in a busy area of town and is subject to traffic and street noise. For a quieter option in another part of town, see our other listing at vrbo #764224

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

4.7
Outstanding(291 Reviews)
4.7
Aug 2024
Rockhouse was a wonderful place to stay. The house was well stocked in the kitchen and the bedding was very nice. The location was great for the Boardwalk and the beach. The house is on a busy street and the traffic was heavy and loud at times. I had earplugs so that took care of the noise. Only complaint I have is the floors were not mopped. Our crawling baby had black legs and the tops of his feet which we had to clean before going out. A good mopping would have eliminated that. We would definitely stay at the Rockhoyse again and recommend it to others.
4.7
Aug 2024
Great property on the Main Street. Busy street during rush hour but plenty of parking. Family was able to rent properties near ours. This location was easy to do a load drop off at the beach then walk down. Location was near places to eat for the kids as well. Love this area! Been coming to Santa Cruz for years!
4.7
Aug 2024
Owners responsive, property as represented and better.
4.7
Jul 2024
Awesome house.Great location love to the bikes in the beach stuff
4.7
Jun 2024
Cute place, cafe around the corner is awesome and so convenient to walk to. Overall great experience!
4.7
Jun 2024
Wonderful place. Three blocks from beach. On a busy street, but quieted down around 10:30 pm. Located in a great spot- close to boardwalk, wharf, and tide pools. Totally recommend ❤️
4.7
Jun 2024
This was a great property for family. The good-plenty of items to get us started ( and more). Plenty of toilet paper, lots of clean towels ( including beach towels), felt safe and secure with the way the house locked up, big fridge to unpack into, lots of space for the older kids to have a bit of quiet and stare at their phones after a long unplugged day. The great-hot tub was super clean and usable, shower right next to it to clean off sand or oils, etc-kids loved it! A kitchen you can cook in. One of my kids has a food allergy, so we must cook every meal. The kitchen was well appointed, had a large stove/oven, plenty of ‘real’ kitchen items. For those on a budget or wanting to cook fresh fish, you will have no problems with this. It is a little noisy when the beach was clearing for the day, but property starts at a gate and winds around the back to a patio, hot tub, shed area which is compact, but not too small. Putting this behind the house blocks the street noise. Speaking of the gates-you can pulled your car in on the inside of the gate and lock it up. OR, if you had toddlers that you needed to have them run a little bit, you could park to the side of the house during the day and lock the gate and have a little play area in the driveway (bounce balls, etc). The needs some work-not much really. Maybe another fan? For the hottest days. A removable cover for the skylight? The light is wonderful until it isn’t, you know. Best-property owner communicated/helped!
4.7
Jun 2024
We had a great time in Santa Cruz staying at the Rock House. We were visiting for our daughter’s graduation from UCSC and it was the perfect location for us - near to some restaurants, coffee shops and the beach. We cooked a lot of meals in the kitchen and relaxed in the hot tub too. Thanks for the hospitality!

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Santa Cruz is $306 per night. This rental is $30 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 3bd/2ba Cottage w Hot Tub/Bikes/Amenities. Walk to Beach, Harbor, Restaurants. 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 3bd/2ba Cottage w Hot Tub/Bikes/Amenities. Walk to Beach, Harbor, Restaurants pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at 3bd/2ba Cottage w Hot Tub/Bikes/Amenities. Walk to Beach, Harbor, Restaurants?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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