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Quiet family home Santa Cruz

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Dining
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Ocean Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet family home Santa Cruz

We are top hosts with a local vacation permit through the city of Santa Cruz and have never cancelled a traveler so you can book with peace of mind that your booking is secure. Our home is in Midtown Santa Cruz. Close to the Highway, one mile to the beach, 1/2 mile to downtown. We love this quiet neighborhood and its a great place to stay in Santa Cruz!!

Our home is a historic home built in 1865. We have updated it but there are still some quirks to it. The stairs are skinny and slightly uneven in the step and there is a stair between the kitchen area and living room. Ceilings are lower in the upstairs bedrooms and upstairs bath.

There will be all the basic amenities you will need. Beach towels, toys and a few chairs are also provided. If there is something else you may need please let us know!!

-Please park ONLY ONE car on the pavers in the driveway. The pavers are the bricks along side the grass. Do not park in front of the palm tree. Please make sure to LEAVE THE DRIVEWAY CLEAR AT ALL TIMES for the backhouse. Any other vehicles can park on the street.
-The code to the door will be sent 2 days prior to arrival
(Press the Yale logo, wait a few seconds for the keypad to turn on, enter passcode passcode, click the check mark, wait a few seconds and the door should unlock) to lock just press the Yale and it should lock automatically.
-We want you to enjoy your vacation but please remember this is a quiet family neighborhood with working families so please keep the noise down between 10pm-8am. THIS IS NOT A PARTY HOUSE. The neighbors are close so be respectful. If you are loud and disrupt the neighbors they will call the police and you will be asked to leave with no refund.
-If you do smoke we ask if you do it on the front porch with all windows and doors closed and dispose of all butts in the outside garbage on the back porch. If we find garbage or cigarette butts on the property we will charge a extra cleaning fee.
-Air/ heat upstairs in each bedroom heats and cool very quickly. Please make sure the units are turned off when you leave the house. AIR CONDITIONING IS ONLY UPSTAIRS. THE DOWNSTAIRS IS HEAT ONLY.
-The upstairs front bedrooms window is low. If you have kids the window opens from the top down to keep them safe.
-The house only allows up to 6 adults per our short term rental permit. Extra guests will be asked to leave.
-We have a strict no pet policy. Please leave your furry friend at home.
-If you are staying on a Monday night, garbage pickup is Tuesday mornings. Just want to give you a heads up they can be a little loud.

Property manager

Seanna Schantz
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
We have a strict no party rule
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Pets

No pets allowed
Animals are not allowed in the house.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you so smoke please smoke in the front area.

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
Note from host: We have a strict no party rule
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Bananna Belt, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home 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. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Mystery Spot - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mariannes Ice Cream - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet family home Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet family home Santa Cruz?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet family home Santa Cruz?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Quiet family home Santa Cruz located?

Located in Bananna Belt, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ocean Street and within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Pacific Avenue and Town Clock are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melody G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Don’t plan on staying there again

The house was just okay. However, I don’t recommend people with kids stay there. My 11 year old accidentally got lip gloss on their towels and we were charged 25 for it. They only have stark white towels so I recommend you bring your own towels in case it gets dirty. There’s a driveway to the neighbors house right in front of the kitchen and I got startled to see a person standing in front of the kitchen windows on the first morning. But it was a quiet neighborhood. The house was mostly clean except for upstairs, there was thick black mold in the corners of the windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara B.

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

Great location in Santa Cruz!

This is our third year in a row staying at Seanna's place. We love that we can walk to great shops and restaurants and the house is clean and nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann C.

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

Ladies weekend

We enjoyed our time in Santa Cruz
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

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

Nice place to stay

Good location. Host was helpful when we had issue with tripped fuse.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel K.

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

Beautiful Santa Cruz

We really enjoyed our visit to Santa Cruz. Nice spot to relax in, and the house was in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Great Santa Cruz house

The house was really roomy and clean. It is in a nice quiet neighborhood. Everything in Santa Cruz was just a short drive away and many places are walkable. The best part was Mariannes ice cream was only .2 miles away.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Outstanding

Easy access,large and comfortable with all necessities. Host was great! One of best SC rentalls we have had.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Just What We Needed - Quiet and Relaxing

It was a hit with grandparents, parents and a 2 year old who was mesmerized with the ceiling fan. Close to sights but nestled in a lovely neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

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

Work-cation

We were doing a construction project in town and this property was amazing. It was close to our job site so we could sleep in a bit in the morning. The BBQ was a nice team building for dinners. Good neighborhood and close to everything Santa Cruz.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Adorable

Such a cute property , extremely clean and well appointed. My Mom didn’t want to leave and I can’t say I blamed her. The kitchen is particularly beautiful. We hope to stay here again next time we are in town to visit my daughter who is a ucsc student. Also, the hosts were lovely and communication was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess & James

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

Wedding weekend in Santa Cruz

Perfect place to stay while in town for a friend's wedding. Easy access to everywhere!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee P.

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

Family wedding

We visited with family for a cousins wedding. The house is very clean and well equipped. The stairs (as advertised) leading to the 2 upper bedrooms are a bit tricky for my elderly mother so she and an aunt stayed in the downstairs twin room. Lovely spot in family neighborhood. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

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

Fantastic

Very clean and welcoming. They thought of everything. More than adequate supplies (towels, dish soap and the like) good location within walking distance for coffee and snacks. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

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

Great time in Santa Cruz

The property is very cute and just as described. Owner was super responsive to a couple of quick questions we had. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert b.

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

Santa Cruz Cottage

Clean and comfortable 3 bedroom one and a half bath property. Well maintained. Close to downtown and the beach. The walk to the beach and boardwalk may be a bit far but priced accordingly. Overall nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Perfect stay for the Synthesis Retreat

The property was exactly as advertised. It was above our expectations in well equiped kitchen and facilities. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antje S.

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

Comfy and homey stay in great location

The house is amazing! We loved the style; it felt very cozy, homey, and comfortable. We enjoyed sitting in the backyard with your cat's visits and some squirrels. Just a short drive to Trader Joe's or the beach. We would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara B.

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

Great house in wonderful location

House had everything we needed! Love the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel G.

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

Perfect place to stay in Santa Cruz!!!

The home was amazing! It was very clean and had everything we needed. The location is perfect, central to many shops and outdoor activities!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake P.

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

Great Place To Stay!

Thanks for letting us stay at your place Seanna! Good communication, clean, up to date, and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana D.

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

Christmas with family

The place was more spacious than I thought. The location was better than I anticipated. Pleasantly pleased. The stairs as stated in other post a little challenging but with the awareness provided shouldn’t be a problem. The bed a little hard for those in the front bedroom upstairs
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose L.

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

Little getaway for new years

Nice house in a good neighborhood with comfy beds. What more can you ask for :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Thanksgiving 2023

We had everything we needed for a wonderful stay and great family memory.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

bao k.

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

Nice clean house

The house was clean, close to downtown and great for our purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan F., Santa Paula

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

Just what we needed!

Vacation these days for our family has to include the ability to make our own dinners and lunches! So we almost always check our VRBOs when it’s time to start planning! This place was perfect for us! We planned on going to a few places around the Santa Cruz area (mystery spot and Roaring Camp trains) and this home was a perfect middle ground. The kitchen had what we needed and the bedrooms and baths were clean. We were able to bbq on the patio and lots of fridge space. We were comfortable and had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Seanna Schantz

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We bought this property 15v years ago. We have recently built a new house on the property so we decided to rent the old house. The rental home is one of the oldest home in Santa Cruz. Built in 1865!!

Why they chose this property

This property is the best location for travelers. Right by the highway, downtown and the beach!! We are in a nice quiet neighborhood.

Languages:

English

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