Great location and amenities. Although some of the property is outdated. It is clean and very well supplied. Beds were comfortable, bedding was clean. Only negative was the shower in the master bath has very low water pressure and the drain has some sharp sections that could cut someone. Other than that this was a fantastic vacation rental that I would refer to anyone and would stay at again

Great place to relax and enjoy the sounds of the ocean! Our family had a wonderful time here and made some great memories

With two bedrooms overlooking the beach and a full wrap around deck facing the ocean, this is a location that really can’t be beat. We love coming here with our family and friends to relax, cook and watch the dogs and children play on the beach below. Planning to make it a yearly tradition!

I have many criticisms of this home. The house itself is beautiful, and I would definitely return. It was not clean when we arrived so I had to clean it before my guest arrived. Carpets filthy in need of cleaning.Bathroom shower moldy and drain cover loose and could cut your foot if your not careful. Glassed in kitchen needed to be washed before using...The property managers were nice and responded quickly. But more attention needs to be taken to this lovely house before it gets worse. Ongoing maintaince is necessary in such a wonderful spot. Thank you and I would return and hopefully all will be taken care of

We were thrilled with the location and view, it really was wonderful. It's great to be able to walk to the Crows Nest. We were disappointed with the actual house itself as it hasn't been maintained very well in the inside and the picture of the outside from the beach makes it look quite nice. The master bedroom and guest room on the somewhat updated side were quite nice. The third interior room was very old and outdated. The carpet in that room was old and dirty and didn't smell clean. The only shower that worked with any volume was near the master. The other two showers barely had any flow and were useless for showering. The kitchen doesn't seem to have ever been updated. This house could be incredible with a few upgrades and touches. I think we had hoped for a little less of a beater at the price we paid for the holiday weekend.

I highly recommend the property but encourage owner to address deferred maintenance.

When I walked in to the house I got teary eyed with happiness looking at the view and knowing immediately that the home was better than what I was expecting. We rented this home for my family honoring my son's graduation from high school and moving onto his next chapter with the Army. We had a family gathering on Saturday day/evening with family and friends that came by to wish him well. The house was just perfect!!! The house is large with 2 kitchens and 2 family rooms and the deck is amazing. The pics online are old and do not let you know that much has been updated. The original kitchen and original bathroom have been updated but are really quite charming. I would love to know the history of the property. One suggestion....better BBQ, other than that really can't wait to rebook for next year and make traditions with this property. I said to my Mom that this house is such a Happy House because so many happy memories can be created here for so many families. Thank you for making your family home a rental for other families to enjoy....Just loved it!!!

This is a great place for a few families to relax. The place overlooks a beautiful swimming beach and both the beach and house are dog friendly. Our dog loves the porch, the beach and house. You can hear the crash of the waves and it makes for great sleeping. You can monitor kids from above on the porch as they play on beach. Two kitchens and 3 bathrooms, 1 nicely remodeled makes for nice amenities...But the views baby, the views. I would gladly go back to this place a third time.

For the money paid to stay here for a week, we were extremely disappointed. The master bedroom Capet is dirty and soiled. The master bedroom shower has a metallic shower caddy which is metallic and rusty. A drawer in the master bedroom has a knob missing. The shade in the the master bedroom does not have a drawstring. Deck windows dirty with bird poop and cobwebs almost in every corner. Master bedroom bedstead light did not work. Blender in main kitchen did not work. Hand held can opener did not work. Washing machine did not work...would not rinse or spin.Shredded BBQ cover. Toilet paper as thin as tissue paper! Rotting deck boards next to BBQ. Poor track lighting. Lack of TV in one bedroom. Lack of window shades although hardware is attached in kitchen dining area. Sliding bath doors do not lock for privacy. Unable to locate iron. Numerous calls to property manager remained unanswered. Non functioning fireplace. I understand this is a beach house, for rental purposes, however the owners need to address these issues. One good thing, beautiful view, but I can get that here in Southern California with just a hours drive.

Had an outstanding Easter weekend with friends and family. The house was spacious and allowed everyone to spread and enjoy their time. The weather was perfect. But what makes the house great is the sound of the ocean breaking below and the amazing view. I look forward to a return trip to Captain’s Quarters. Cheers!

This property is fabulous, loved the view and location. The house itself is very spacious and in a quiet neighborhood. We will definitely stay here again in the future!!

We have stayed at this property every summer for almost a decade. This is not a fancy beach house...the bathrooms and kitchen are funky and outdated. It is comfortable, though, and dogs are allowed. We come back every year for the location and the huge porch! We spend every evening watching the sunset in the enclosed glass area. It keeps us warm even when the weather is chilly or windy. The location is amazing . The house is on the beach...it doesn’t get any more “oceanfront “ than this. Although the house is outdated and there is a second kitchen that is fairly useless considering there are only 3 bedrooms (so you could never have enough people sleep there to make use of a second kitchen), the property managers are awesome and very responsive. They always do everything they can to make our stay the best it can be!

This house (and star rating) is all about the location and views of the beautiful Pacific ocean. Even though we had rainy weather we truly enjoyed simply looking out the floor to ceiling windows to the sky and sea. We were disappointed the fireplace does not work , as we brought logs knowing it would be stormy. While we were comfortable enough, it would be even better if the house had a few more simply updates and better maintenance. The list of repairs needed I will send directly to the managers. The layout works well for two families or in our case, adult children. We did not use the 2nd smaller kitchen as all of the supplies seemed to be in the main kitchen. We enjoyed walks on the beach, Mystery Spot and the Monterrey Aquarium.

This home has been lovingly restored and sits on a ridge above the ocean with perfect views out of every single window, of which there are many so that you have the sense that your outside even when you're in. The crashing waves set a mood of relaxation and lull you into a level of comfort that is so very welcoming. Clean rooms, gorgeous comfy beds and bedding and freshly laundered towels folded neatly at the end of every bed are just a few of the personal touches that make this place so wonderful. The staff that manages the property are top notch and thought of every possible need we could have so that it was addressed even before we knew we required it. Great restaurants and favorite spots nearby to explore and dive into the Santa Cruz culture. Just a perfect all around experience and one we hope to partake in again some time.

Beautiful view, convenient beach access. Spacious home. "Welcome Binder" Instructions left for renters is a long list of "Don't do or else", which redsults in kind of a put off for feeling welcome. House wiring is suspect (up to code?) Binder instructions even warn not to use microwave and oven at same time because it'll trip a circuit breakert! Also we discovered one can't use a hair dryer & curling iron at same time in bathroom as non-GFI outlet trips a circuit breaker...literature describes where to find two circuit breaker panels. Searching around finally found a 3rd panel hidden in a closet and able to reset circuit breaker. elect panel in a "closet" in garage has junk piled in front of it making it difficult to access. Circuit breakers are not labelled so you have to try them all until you hit the right one. Limited amount of bath,and hand towels in bathrooms. No towels in kitchens at all. It wasn't until we prepared to leave and per instructions, took used towels to put in the washing machine that we discovered the clothes dryer jam packed with towels, apparently left in the dryer by previous renters. Oven door in main kitchen does not close completely making it difficult to properly bake. There is no working can opener to be found in either kitchen. There are TV's but no DVRs for playing music or movie CD's. The only fireplace is empty, painted over and has gas pipe capped off. A gas log fireplace ensemble would have been nice for in the evenings. One bed was made with only one bedsheet. Minor things, but in sum total they detract from what otherwise could've been a perfect stay.

Came to Santa Cruz for a short family vacation over Memorial Day Weekend. We stayed at Captain's Quarters and loved it. The view from the house is awesome and the location is unbeatable. The house has a great beach feel to it and fit our family perfectly. We spent our entire 3 days either at the beach or on the deck of the house watching the ocean. We are definitely coming back to Captain's Quarters.

The house is in a perfect location. Hear and see and smell the ocean. The cleaning of the house prior to our arrival was not done, beds not made for us, sand on kitchen floor. House itself was fine, just not prepared properly before our arrival.

We had such a nice time. The view is spectacular!