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Oceanfront Santa Cruz - Pet Friendly! Street Construction is Done!

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Sunset view from the deck.
Living Room with Ocean View.
Living Room with view of 2nd floor interior.
Living Room with view of Dining Room.
Dining Room.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Natural Bridges State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Back Left

1 Queen Bed

Back right

2 Single Beds

Common area 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Right hand downstairs

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Santa Cruz - Pet Friendly! Street Construction is Done!

Quotes from previous guests: 'The pictures do not do this amazing home justice!'...'We could not have enjoyed our vacation any more - thanks for opening up your beautiful home.'...'We will be back every year. This was the best family vacation ever.' ...'Loved the home, loved the views, loved the location, will love coming back.'...'The views are amazing. Loved it.'

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' 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 3 with a queen mattress 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 with a very nice large deck and authentic bocce court. There is a gas BBQ on the back deck for your use.

Go upstairs to the main floor and the spectacular view afforded by the open floor plan provides views galore. 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 HDTV 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 with beautiful designer sofas that are 'Chameleon' sofa/twin beds if needed. 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 in the area.

To reserve: Once your reservation has been accepted, the payment quote / details will be emailed to you. You will then have to initial and sign the attached agreement and send that copy to the Vrbo address.

Property manager

Merc Martinelli

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
For special family gatherings like a reunion, I will consider approval of a party on a case by case basis.

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

We should mention

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

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Cowell's Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Main Beach - 6 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Steamer Lane Supply - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Parish Publick House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Santa Cruz - Pet Friendly! Street Construction is Done! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Santa Cruz - Pet Friendly! Street Construction is Done! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Santa Cruz - Pet Friendly! Street Construction is Done! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Santa Cruz - Pet Friendly! Street Construction is Done! 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.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 116 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dani D.

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

No complaints!

We had a perfect stay at Oceanfront SC Beach House!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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

William F.

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

Breathtaking views

Great location well sorted house with unbelievable views thanks for sharing
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 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

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

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

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

Galen Y.

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

Ocean front stay

We enjoyed our stay and the views and the location. I did not like the long staircase needed to go in and out since I am crippled and it is a big extra effort. The place was well equipped for meal preparation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

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

West Cliff drive house

The house was exactly what we had hoped. Excellent views of the ocean. The upstairs bed was super comfy. You could easily hear the ocean day and night. The bathrooms were updated. The kitchen was well appointed. We would stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Spectacular Views

This is our second stay at this location. Perfect location for what we want, easy access to walking along ocean, beach access, watching surfers, church, board walk etc. The house is well equipped with everything you need for a short or long stay. Owner was easy to communicate with and very responsive. It would be nice to have a newer grill. We will stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Merc Martinelli

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I started working with Vrbo in 2009.

Why they chose this property

Gorgeous views and dog-friendly.

What makes this property unique

Watching the ocean is mesmerizing. Whales, dolphin and sea otters are a daily occurrence. This is a spectacular and special place to recharge.

Languages:

English, Italian