Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61455 sq ft

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Santa Cruz, Ca
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk6 min walk
  • Popular LocationOcean Street8 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Wharf8 min walk
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)43 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Vibrant home with breathtaking views & convenient location

Holiday home with kitchen, walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
This smoke-free holiday home features parking, Internet access and stereo. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1455 sq ft (135 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number STR18-0026

Property is also known as

1703

About the area

Santa Cruz

This holiday home is located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, and is near theme parks and near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Boardwalk Bowl and Sky Glider are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min walk
  • Pacific Avenue - 6 min walk
  • Ocean Street - 8 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min walk
  • Cowell's Beach - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin' Crêpes - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ume Tea - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vibrant home with breathtaking views & convenient location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vibrant home with breathtaking views & convenient location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vibrant home with breathtaking views & convenient location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vibrant home with breathtaking views & convenient location located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Boardwalk Bowl and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 118 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expedia priced this property at such an affordable price!! I will keep booking my vacations through Expedia. The property was very very clean. A very easy 2 to 3 block walk down to the beach. It had great accommodations making this whole experience good. Check in and out we’re beyond easy. I can’t wait to book again with everyone! Thank you for helping to give us an affordable and good vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
The place was absolutely adorable! It had a great view of the boardwalk and is walking distance to the beach. The showers there have amazing pressure! We loved that there were beach towels available and toys to play in the sand and make sand castles! Thank you for letting us rent your home for our first time in Cali! The only complaints and things to worry about are: The stairs are horrendous if you have bad knees (which we expected, but just as a warning to others) and the master bed isn’t comfortable at all. Way too soft! For some reason the smart tv upstairs won’t let you in Netflix but the one in the master bedroom will, so bring some games to play in the evening!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
It was a lovely stay. Everything was easy and straightforward. The location is 2 blocks from the boardwalk so that is wonderful! The house is well apportioned as well. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and view!
Enjoyed the stay, nice quiet neighborhood 5 minutes from the wharf. Many stairs but there is a dumbwaiter. Needs a little polishing but otherwise a gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

John H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Boardwalk Nightmare
Way out of date interior needs better cleaning. The place needs a coat of paint. Soap and shampoo is powder in biodegradable containers… it’s horrible. No A/C. Three stories… get ready to climb stairs. Noisy neighbor dog barking at night…. Ya, I recommend it🚫
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Some ups and down. Good location
We had good and bad experiences with this rental. Starting off with the positives, the location of the house is great. It was a short walk to boardwalk and pier. Garage is a plus, with extra parking if you need it. You can see and hear the amusement park from the living room, but it shuts down around 9pm so it’s not too loud. They do provide some beach toys and chairs, no beach towels. Check in isn’t until 4pm (why so late?) and when we arrived close to 4:10, the cleaning company was still in the unit. After driving 3 hours, I just wanted to get settled. The front door code that was emailed to me did not work, so we had to call their support line and have them reset it. If anything happens, do NOT text them. They didn’t answer my text for 10 hours. Just call. The floors were dirty, to the point all our feet were black within 5 minutes of being in the house. Once we got through the rough check-in process, experience wasn’t so bad. House stayed cool during the day and neighborhood was quiet, minus a few fireworks at night. The beds were uncomfortable though. Old, saggy, squeaking box spring mattresses. At 5 months pregnant, it was a rough week for sleeping. This is a 3 story unit, but the stairs weren’t horrible, just a little steep. If you have little ones, I’d suggest bringing 2 baby gates to keep them off the stairs. Also, if there’s more than 2 of you wanting any hot coffee/tea, there’s only 2 mugs in the house. Overall, not a bad stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kate M.

Great Location
This is a great place to stay. The location is lovely- set back from boardwalk chaos but close enough to ride your bikes or walk places. Some things to note: the second floor has both bedrooms, and they are to share the bathroom. The second bathroom is on the third floor, where the kitchen, dining room, and living room areas are. The main bedroom has limited lighting as there are no overhead lights. The garage door didn't work, so we had to open it manually. When you do book this place, make sure you go through your vacasa email and get details on your trip so that you can confirm your identity and get all of the check-in instructions. SERIOUSLY IMPORTANT: BRING YOUR OWN LINENS! All the linens, pillowcases, and bedding had stains on them.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Max P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not worth the money
Sheets and linens still had body hairs on them, the house had a musty/moldy smell to it. Spare pillow in the closet had dried bodily fluids (blood?).. Vacasa was extremely difficult to work with and it took a LOT more effort than it should have to remedy the situation. Ultimately we checked out two days early and went to a hotel. Home needs some serious love before new renters check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

LeaAnn B., Bakersfield, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
My husband, adult son and I were in town to attend a funeral. This property suited our needs. It was fairly clean. It’s a 3 story unit. The staircase is a bit narrow and difficult to carry luggage up. It has a small package lift installed, however we couldn’t get it to work. There is ample parking, including a single car garage for our use. The only complaint we have is that there wasn’t any body wash or bar soap in the showers. They supplied quarter size samples of a “trial” product. A fine powder. It was not nearly enough for an adult shower or bath. We’ve never stayed at a property that didn’t provide shower products. When we checked in, the front door was open and ajar. Nothing seemed to be missing, but we didn’t have an inventory sheet to check.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
good spot in santa cruz
close to beach, and downtown santa cruz
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022