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Allegra Villa Alla Spiaggia - See & Hear Ocean - Luxurious

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Meticulously crafted exterior radiates Mediterranean charm.
View of beach from deck.
Expansive living room.
Hardwood decorated gas fireplace sits beneath 55 inch televison in living room.
Open living and dining room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Guest bedroom

2 Single Beds

Guest Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bathroom.

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom.

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Allegra Villa Alla Spiaggia - See & Hear Ocean - Luxurious

This luxury second-floor Santa Cruz beach rental located a few houses from the beach exudes Mediterranean charm and offers panoramic ocean views of Monterey Bay. It was selected to appear on the show Sweet Retreats, which airs nationally on the ABC Live Well Network. A spacious living room, dining room and kitchen open onto an expansive rear deck. During your days, a short walk, without crossing any streets, leads to the top of a wood, railed stairway to the beach, and an outdoor shower awaits you upon your return. Spend a romantic evening listening to the waves crashing on the beach or drown them out with the surround sound state-of-the-art home theatre system for DVDs.

Three bedrooms and two baths offer comfortable sleeping in beds for up to seven guests. The master bedroom, which also opens onto the rear deck, includes a gas fireplace, an HDTV, a Blu-ray player and Apple TV. A large walk-in closet provides ample storage for all your travel apparel. Enjoy the wonders of the natural world with stone floors in both bathrooms, granite countertops throughout, and three radiant skylights.

This remodeled Santa Cruz beach house has insulated walls and double-pane windows, which will allow you to sleep peacefully even if the kids are still awake. So that you don’t lose touch with the outside world, high-speed wireless fiber internet and video streaming are provided. Finally, a high-efficiency washer and dryer will ensure that your clothes come home just as clean as they were when you arrived.

Our vacation home is packed with everything you will need to enjoy your escape, including: five beds; hypoallergenic comforter for each bed; two complete baths with granite countertops and stone floors and walls; a 55 inch 1080P LCD TV and 5 speaker in-ceiling surround sound in living room; a 40 inch 1080P LCD TV in master bedroom; Blu-ray Players for each TV, allowing for viewing both Blu-ray Discs and DVDs; Apple TV for each TV; beautiful gas fireplaces in both living room and master bedroom; a smartphone connection to the speakers in living room; a fully stocked kitchen that includes a refrigerator, a dual fuel range, a dishwasher and a microwave; and a dining room that accommodate six people at a table and three at a bar.

We are located 40 minutes south of the San Jose Airport and 1.5 hours south of the San Francisco Airport and 30 minutes north of Carmel and Monterey. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is about a 10 minute drive; ride the historic Big Dipper and enjoy a great family outing. The Santa Cruz harbor is just over a mile to the west, where you can check out the lighthouse and some nice restaurants. Pleasure Point, where you can experience some of the best surfing in the United States, is only a short mile away. Capitola is less than 3 miles to the east; take a walk down the pier or cruise around the local shops.

Unfortunately, there is no access to garage and no indoor storage for bicycles.

We look forward to your escape to our relaxing and beautiful Santa Cruz vacation rental beach house on Monterey Bay.

COVID-19 Precautions: Check in is through a lockbox, and thus involves no physical interaction with the owner.

Keywords: Upper Unit in Duplex

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Families, with young or older children, welcome.
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Events

No events allowed
No work or club groups, events or parties.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not allowed in or outside premises.
Prospective guests must have provided a working phone number and have a phone call with the owner after booking.
Prospective guests must have read the vacation rental agreement and agree to all of the terms in the agreement.
No pets or other animals allowed.

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: No work or club groups, events or parties.
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

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this villa 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 Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Main Beach - 13 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brady's Yacht Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Allegra Villa Alla Spiaggia - See & Hear Ocean - Luxurious pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Allegra Villa Alla Spiaggia - See & Hear Ocean - Luxurious?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Allegra Villa Alla Spiaggia - See & Hear Ocean - Luxurious?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Allegra Villa Alla Spiaggia - See & Hear Ocean - Luxurious located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this villa is steps from Santa Maria's Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach are also within 10 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. 192 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 200 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 200 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

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

fun and relaxing

Great property. Second time there. Great view.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

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

Wonderful vacation stay

We’ve stayed at many properties through VRBO and this was one of our favorites. The house is very clean and the views are amazing with the sound of the ocean. We had the opportunity to meet Ed the owner and he was very personable and kind. Hope to come back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Great place to stay while visiting our daughter

This was a beautiful property that was perfect for our family. It had a wonderful location and everything that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Very nice!

Great place, location, and owner. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

L M.

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

Lovely getaway near the shore

Allegra Villa Alla Spiaggia is aptly titled. It is a happy place at the beach. Three good friends spent a few days at the place... listening to the waves from the living room while we reconnected. In addition to the dining area and living room which look out to the beach, the villa has a well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms. The owner is easy to work with and was kind and prompt in his replies.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan r.

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

Family vacation

Great location. Beautiful property.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna and James M.

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

Always Relaxing

We love staying here every year! The view is beautiful and the proximity to the beach is the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross P.

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

Excellent Stay

Great place.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Beautiful beach home with all the little luxuries!

Our family stayed here while visiting friends who are local to Santa Cruz. We come from a landlocked state, so waking up each morning and looking at the ocean was amazing. You could hear the waves from the patio and we loved how comfortable, clean, and well cared for.the home is. The owner had great communication and clearly takes pride in the home and the customer service. We made several meals in the kitchen and had everything we needed- the unit is well appointed with quality appliances, technology, furniture, and decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Extremely good

All that you could want for and more. Enjoyed by all the family. Thank you Ed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Christmas at Allegra Villa

The property was well set up for grandparents, our daughter and spouse and two grandchildren. The kitchen has everything one might need/ want. The living and dining room spaces are easy to use and flexible for our group. The view is great and we had a big storm to watch! The bedrooms and bathrooms were a good size and set with all the important things we wanted. Lots of attention to detail to make your stay feel 5 star.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

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

Excellent everything.

I’ve stayed at several places in Santa Cruz. This one is the best by far. Excellent location and the owner really takes care of this property. Everything works and the fixtures are all high-end.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna and James M.

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

Always Wonderful

We look forward to staying here every year. The views are wonderful, and the property has everything you need. The icing on the cake is the short walk to the beach and nearby amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Delightful Stay

Our stay was wonderful. An excellent property well situated in the area. Comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina R.

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

Excellent home and amazing view

This property was gorgeous and a great location. The home is very well-maintained with excellent finishings. There was an amazing ocean view. We had a great time and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

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

Excellent

Excellent property and stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Ben D.

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

Close to the Beach

We enjoyed being within walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johanna M.

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

Always relaxing!

We always look forward to the beautiful view and close proximity to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candee L.

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

Lovely property

Everything as promised plus great weather. Thanks, Ed!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene F.

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

September 2024

We were absolutely thrilled with the Villa experience! Perfect location and view spectacular! We saw whales 🐋 from the balcony!!! Very clean and located perfectly for seeing everything we wanted to see and do! Recommend 100%! Thank you Ed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna M.

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

Gorgeous View & Steps to the Beach

A relaxing and fun-filled week! What a great location, and the house had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johanna M.

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

A Perfect Getaway

A beautiful place to spend the week. The view is amazing, the beach is just around the corner, and the house has everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cameon K., Folsom, United States

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

Beach getaway

nice views and sounds of ocean, very convenient location, comfortable accommodations, wonderful to have outside shower and faucet with warm water to wash off morning walk sand
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina I., San Jose, CA

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

Amazing view!

We enjoyed our stay! The house was beautiful. The view and the sound of the ocean was amazing! My family of 6 had plenty of room, the beds were very comfortable. Had great communication with our host Ed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth & Mike B.

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

Lovely!

Everything was so lovely at the condo that we didn't want to leave. We are regular visitors to Santa Cruz and we can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Your host

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After visiting Santa Cruz for years, we decided to purchase a property here. It is a fun place for families and couples, and a short escape from the Bay Area. We like being near the beach, and enjoy boogie boarding, body surfing, kite flying and other water activities. We also enjoy the other local amenities, including Capitola, the harbor and the Boardwalk. In addition, Monterey and Carmel are only an hour away.

Why they chose this property

We love our area because it feels like a beach community. Our vacation rental is only a few doors from a terrific beach and located along a bike path. Since street parking during the summer is restricted to local homeowners and guests, the beach is not very crowded. The property needed a great deal of work when we purchased it, shortly after returning from a trip to Italy, and we spent most of 2008 remodeling down to the studs. We decided that a Mediterranean theme was a good fit for the structure.

What makes this property unique

We like being close to the water, and that is how we feel when at our property. Not only do we have terrific views of the beach and the surf, but we can also hear the soothing sound of the waves crashing on the beach. It is very relaxing.

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