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Oceanfront Santa Cruz!

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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On the beach, beach towels
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Perched on scenic West Cliff Drive, Beach House is an upscale haven with a great open reverse floor plan. Lounge on your private deck and enjoy 180' views of the Monterey Bay, or step inside to unwind in the spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances and espresso machine.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oceanfront Santa Cruz!

Quotes from previous guests: "We had a great time in Santa Cruz. The property is in a great location and has everything we needed. We will be back again!"
"We love just relaxing at the home, walking to the beach each day, and watching the sunset. We always leave feeling refreshed. The owner is easy to communicate with and very accommodating. We can’t wait to return next year."
"I never got tired of enjoying the view from the living room, dining room or patio - morning or evening. We even saw otters and sea lions frolicking in the sea."

This upscale, elegant, spacious home is perfect to enjoy all the Monterey Bay has to offer. With a great open reverse floor plan, the beach house is conveniently located on scenic West Cliff Drive, the jewel of Santa Cruz. Beach House is close to everything, half way between the Wharf and Natural Bridges State Park and has 180 degree views of the Monterey Bay. You can watch the surfers at Mitchell's Cove while you lounge on your private deck.

Enter on first floor where you will find 3 bedrooms: bedroom 1 queen bed, bedroom 2 with 2 twin beds and walk out slider onto rear deck, bedroom a queen bed and also a slider onto the rear deck. The laundry room has a front loading washer/dryer for your convenience. Elegant full bath downstairs is roomy and beautiful with two sinks and a walk in shower.

The back yard is fenced and has a nice large deck with Weber gas barbecue.

Go upstairs to the main floor and take in the spectacular view afforded by the open floor plan. Floor to ceiling windows look out at the Bay where you can watch the whales go south in the fall and north in the spring with their calves. Step out on the deck and watch dolphins play in the surf. Otters and sea lions play and feed in the kelp beds right across the street.

Upstairs you will find the main living area with the following spaces:
The elegant primary bedroom suite and bath with a luxury king bed and wall mounted 32' LCD TV to catch your favorite show while you drift off to sleep. The en suite bath has a fantastic walk in shower, two sinks and lots of room.

The spacious kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, pots/pans/cookware and all the cooking gadgets you need, including an espresso machine, a drip coffee machine, a coffee grinder, a blender, a mixer and a toaster. You can celebrate, entertain and cook to your heart's content. Everything you need to prepare that special celebration dinner or your family's evening meals is right there.

The living room has comfortable seating for the family. There is also a fold out couch which sleeps two comfortably.

Enjoy the 43" HDTV/wall mounted LCD TV with attached DVD player, or just relax to the gentle sounds of the surf. The dining room seats up to 10 people in comfort and style with custom built-in bench and cushions. Located just off the deck, the dining area has great ocean views. There is also a half-bath on this level.

The deck has seating so you can watch the beautiful sunsets while enjoying a glass of wine or dinner outside.

Right down the street toward the east is the Wharf, the Boardwalk and Downtown Santa Cruz. Right down the street to the west is Mitchell's Cove, Natural Bridges State Park and Long Marine Lab.

Here are the most common FAQ's. If you have other questions not covered here please don't hesitate to email.

Check in is at 4pm, check out is at 11am.

The home is located on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz, CA. The exact address is provided when booking.

Beaches: Two beaches are within walking distance. The beach at Mitchell's Cove is visible from the deck of the property and it is about a 5 minute walk to the stairs to the beach. Main Beach, Wharf & Boardwalk are about 8 blocks away.

Bring binoculars to watch the otters, dolphins, whales and shore birds from the balcony.

Jackets are needed in the evening all year round in Santa Cruz.

Parking: There are 3 parking spaces on the property, one in the garage and 2 on the driveway. Additional overnight on-street parallel parking is available.

To reserve: Your reservation will be accepted as soon as you pay the quoted price.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Oceanfront Santa Cruz Beach House - Pet Friendly Santa Cruz

About the area

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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Natural Bridges State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Steamer Lane Supply - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shrine Coffee - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Santa Cruz! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Santa Cruz!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Santa Cruz!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Santa Cruz! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Westside Santa Cruz holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lighthouse Field State Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Oceanfront Santa Cruz! Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 119 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dwyer Reunion 2025

This was a perfect family reunion location for 4 siblings with families and 2 medium size dogs. We so appreciate the use of the garage, especially for the older people with mobility issues. The house is well stocked with all the necessary kitchen appliances and utensils. The Wharf is just a little a mile to walk to. There are two great dog beaches close by for the pups to run around off-leashed. The bocci court in the backyard was a great added bonus. Thank you, Merc, for sharing your home. We look forward to making more wonderful memories at your home.
Woodies on The Wharf Parade on Cliff Drive
Woodies on The Wharf Parade on Cliff Drive
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denette d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Great location and view. We came for my daughter's UCSC graduation. The host was prompt in answering all my questions. We had a great time and will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi B., Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return stay

We had a wonderful time. The view and location is exceptional. Comfortable beds, showers are lovely, lots of room, clean, and a well stocked kitchen, except for spices. Thank you for the wine and sharing your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view and walking options

I never got tired of enjoying the view from the living room, dining room or patio - morning or evening. We even saw otters and sea lions frolicking in the sea. The weather was amazing and we enjoyed walks along the ocean each day and explored Natural Bridges. Kitchen was well stocked. Safeway and downtown we’re nearby. Updated carpet and furniture would’ve made the experience 5 star.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

trish t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break 2024

Our family from 2 others states came to stay here with us for Spring Break 2024. The ocean views at this house are amazing! Epic location for beautiful walks along West Cliff, and location perfect to explore all of Santa Cruz. Dog friendly a huge plus for our fur baby. Great communication, house well stocked with everything we needed and nice and clean. We would love to return to entertain friends and family. Thank you for the wonderful accommodations, gem of a house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

linda l.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very disappointing

not at all of what was on the website. the website stated on the beach it wasn't said tennis no such,from the upstairs balcony all you could see was an outdoor potty and big trucks, hammering all day. the worst was a kitchen upstairs which was never stated. CA has a disability act that must be disclosed and wasn't. Frankly I never heard of a kitchen upstairs. I never would have rented this property if I knew what was really there! carpets dirty and smelly. I give it a 1
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Wonderful Location

Great location, 180 degree views of the ocean. The walkway along cliff shore drive is just across the street. About 1 1/2 miles either way to Bridges state park and the wharf. A long walk to either place so bring bikes. House has a nice layout with the great room facing the ocean and huge windows to enjoy the view. Nice deck overlooking the ocean as well. None of the bedrooms have a good ocean view. House was clean when we arrived. Everything as described. Beautiful woodwork and all wood floors, but could use new paint here and there. Overall fine. Unfortunately there is a power pole with a light on it out front that detracts a bit from the view, especially at night. The beds are decent except for the lower level back queen bed which is very uncomfortable. The power outlets in the lower bathroom did not work. The breaker was OK, so must need some work. There is a bacci ball court but no decent balls so bring some if you want to play. No BBQ. No ice maker in the fridge, so bring ice.

6/10 Okay

Mark R.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was amazing and in a great location..The sad truth was the level of cleanliness was not up to par for what we paid per night. The carpets on stairs were worn and dirty and needed to be replaced. A large shag carpet in the main living area smelled so bad we were forced to roll it up for the duration of our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelcey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We have rented this home once a year for the past four years and always have a lovely stay. The views are amazing and the location cannot be beat. Due to the recent storms, there has been construction out front for our past two stays, but our stays were still great and the construction actually made the street more quiet. That being said, the construction is almost complete. We love just relaxing at the home, walking to the beach each day, and watching the sunset. We always leave feeling refreshed. The owner is easy to communicate with and very accommodating. We can’t wait to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular Views and Home

Our family with three adult children now with families. We have been taking a week trip to the California coast since 1997. This home and location are superior. We have 3 areas to park and there is nearby parking if needed. The clean, open floor plan allows for games, meals and amazing views. 3 rooms on the entry level with a bathroom and laundry. Upper area has large living area, deck and a large update kitchen. The main bedroom with en-suite bath is upstairs. Safe and scenic walk to light house in a few minutes. Very close walking beach access or drive to other close beaches. The host is responsive and see Immediately they take great care to have clean and uncluttered living area to ensure a nice stay. We absolutely love this house and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Douglas L.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Construction War Zone - ruined ocean view

The huge problem was the ocean view was ruined by huge construction equipment and cranes
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and beach house

Very conducive as a beach house for our family. Plenty of space. Love the upstairs living area with all the amenities! Charmin TP was great! A lot of rentals skimp on paper towns and TP. We even played Bocce Ball outside. Even better locations for the Iron Race the kids participated in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Santa Cruz Haven

Our three-household family gathers every August for several days in a nice vacation spot. In the past, we reserved a large cabin at Lake Tahoe. This year, we decided to spend a week near beaches in Santa Cruz. The house on W. Cliff Drive was perfect for us. We'll have to do it again someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Vacation

Nice view, beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Celebration with extended family

Property is amazing and perfectly sized to accommodate 3 couples, two grands (almost 7 and 9) and two well-behaved dogs, who were never left alone at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

John R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

construction not mentioned

the property is very nice. The windows were very dirty and there is major construction directly across the street impacting the views which should have been disclosed to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house was very accommodating close to many excursions and restaurants

The view was awesome praying you get the road construction taken care of Loved how there were plenty of essential provided for kitchen , bath and laundry
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Loveky!

Lovely, spacious home with beautiful ocean view and well-stocked kitchen! Lucked out with sunny weather all week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Accommodating host and amazing location

Family and friends gathered over Memorial weekend for a lovely time enjoying local beaches (two in walking distance) and the Boardwalk scene . I goofed on the registration and the host bent over backwards to accommodate our party. Extremely clean, great fenced yards
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tourist destination location

This lovely updated 4 Bedroom rental has an open floor plan on the upper level. Windows with three directional views from living room, kitchen and dining area. Nice deck. The deck has clear wind screens. Kitchen well stocked. The whole house is decorated, but not cluttered. We were there and Front row seating for King title waves of Dec.2023. There is a temporary one-way abutter access due to temporary road repairs. . Walking and negotiating packing an unpacking for multi-family stay needed.. That section of W.Cliff Drive is a tourist destination. So a steady flow of pedestrians, bicycles, and when road fixed, I imagine car traffic when road fixed. Makes for good people watching. Good wifi, back yard. Two lower-level bedrooms have back yard access. Master upstairs, sight ocean view. Two very large bathrooms and a half-bath. We absolutely loved our stay! It’s close to town, museums, lots to do, or just stay in and enjoy the amazing view.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax

We were a party of 7, and enjoyed our stay. Was a very nice place and we would stay again. Only issue was there wasn't enough wash clothes, but we managed. In addition, windows were a bit dirty, but it was very foggy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Extremely Disappointed

We rented this home for its location & it was a great one. The communication w/ the host was good. Over the weekend we started discovering things about the home that were so disappointing.The home is tired, worn & deserves much needed TLC. Things such as dirty, grimy cabinets in the kitchen w/ a film that was so awful in places you didn't want to touch them. There are no handles on the cabinets making them grimy from usage. There was only one frying pan.There's just a mish-mash of stuff all cluttered in the cabinets. The walls throughout the home are extremely dirty, peeling wallpaper, furniture in the living room is so dirty/worn. Beds are uncomfortable; the master bed makes noise when you even slightly move, pillows are old and flat. There are NO screens on any of the windows in the home. It was a warm and humid weekend so windows had to be open which led to being bit my mosquitos. The windows were filthy t/o, patio was dirty. The two big brown rugs, one in master & living room are awful. The one in the master smelled so bad of dog urine it was hard to be in there. When we lifted them up there were multiple stains on both rugs. There's more, but the point is this place needs TLC. I let the owner know when we checked out how disappointed we were but NO response. I called VRBO, sent photos & I realize nothing will be done. They said we should've called when we checked in but these are things you don't notice right away. Unfortunate for us, a lot of $ spent...disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave H., Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rental!

thanks for an awesome stay at your property, we really enjoyed the location and the open layout of the house! and the bocce ball in the back was a big bonus!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family remion

Sn amazing property with a balcony facing the ocean which was our favorite spot. Nice to be above the interesting parade of people. Aldo loved the back with the bocci ball court. No extra parking made getting together v with others a bit challenging but easy to find extra street parking on nearby side street. All in all, a great beach house.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We r family!

Had a great family reunion!! Some members came from Canada and stayed at hotels near by. So much to do, and this house was within walking distance to the pier, the boardwalk and Natural Bridges State park!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023