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"By the Sea" House - Walk to trails, the beach, pubs, wine tasting or Boardwalk

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Take a seat on this sectional to enjoy a movie, a board game or just to rest.
The living space is conveniently centralized to accommodate guests.
Get some work done in the office or take a nap on the full size futon.
Enjoy a fully stocked kitchen.
After a day of adventure, sleep well in this King sized bed.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

"By the Sea" House - Walk to trails, the beach, pubs, wine tasting or Boardwalk

Centrally located in the West Cliff area, this coastal home has ample space including a private backyard where you can relax and soak up the sun during the day or enjoy the serene sound of the sea lions or waves crashing in the distance at night. If laid back adventure is more your style, grab some toys and take a quick stroll to the beach to play, catch some waves, enjoy a game of spike ball or throw a frisbee. If you are more of the active type, explore the neighborhood trail for a hike or mountain bike ride to Wilder Ranch State Park’s amazing bluffs with spectacular views overlooking the ocean, take on the challenge of one of the many mountainside trails or take a tranquil tour to learn the history of the former diary ranch. If video arcades and amusement parks are more your style, you can walk less than 2 miles to enjoy the excitement and thrills of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. There is also a neighborhood park about 1/2 block away with basketball courts, ping pong tables, picnic tables and a children's play area. Last but not least, you can traipse on over to the local eateries, gastropubs or wine tasting venues nearby to enjoy some local fare. There is something for everyone when you stay at this coastal home.

This is a NON SMOKING property. Please refrain from smoking inside or outside of the property (within the parcel). Any TENANT or their guests not adhering to the No Smoking policy will result in automatic forfeiture of security deposit.

Property manager

Ann and Ed
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, 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. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center 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

  • Natural Bridges State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Parish Publick House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Humble Sea Brewing Co. - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "By the Sea" House - Walk to trails, the beach, pubs, wine tasting or Boardwalk pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at "By the Sea" House - Walk to trails, the beach, pubs, wine tasting or Boardwalk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "By the Sea" House - Walk to trails, the beach, pubs, wine tasting or Boardwalk?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "By the Sea" House - Walk to trails, the beach, pubs, wine tasting or Boardwalk located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mitchell Cove Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Great stay

Sweet space, with amazing location and nice back yard
Stayed 23 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sven H.

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

Cozy

Even in the rain the cottage was cozy and warm. We thoroughly enjoyed the neighborhood, visiting different coffee shops each morning, as well as the nearby park which our dog loved. Communication with our hosts was terrific and we were able to make a date change seamlessly. Thank you, for the lovely stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin G.

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

Great property, noisy intersection…

This property is really nice… nice older house with lots of charm, great backyard, and close to a lot of attractions. You can tell the owner has put a lot work into the home. Only problem is the noisy intersection the house sits at… cars go zooming by all day, and all night. On a Friday and Saturday night, the traffic noise is pretty bad if you’re a light sleeper.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Levi R.

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

Lovely house, great location

The pictures don’t do it justice! Very cute and comfortable house with plenty of space for our family. Really convenient short walk to a dog friendly beach, which was a big plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Siobhan M.

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

Lovely home, close to ocean, king size beds, yard

The house is a great space, comfy king size beds, lovely backyard for our dog, off street parking, good kitchen. Draw back is bathroom off the kitchen has no privacy to the backyard (shower/toilet are private) with the sink area is a hallway. The location is close to the ocean, four short blocks to west cliff drive. The house is on a busy corner due to the road closure on westcliff so a lot of noise during commute times and sunset, as well as the triathlon cycling on Sunday moring but that was fun to watch. Since it was summer, we opened a few windows, which were in need of cleaning, as well as the patio table amd yard. Overall, nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny M.

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

By the Beautiful Sea

‘By the Sea’ is delightful. Comfortable and sparkling clean The garden too was a pleasure, The kitchen was extremely well stocked with utensils and saucepans and had a delightful range of spices The beautiful sea is just three blocks away and walking takes you past some fantastic gardens.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve & Roz S.

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

Lovely & very comfortable

The home was so lovely & comfortable. Within walking distance from the other 3 families we met up with. My daughter was across the street (easy access for my grandsons) and my son was two blocks away (easy access for my granddajghtrt.granddau
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Great neighborhood spot in SC

We enjoyed our time at this home in SC. We could walk to the nearby park with our kids and to the local grocery store and ice cream shop. Beaches just 5 min away, as well as the Seymour Marine center. Will be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy O.

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

Great place for us and our small pups!

Loved everything about this property. Anne was available and helpful with questions we had both before and during our stay. The house is adorable and the amenities and sleeping arrangement perfect for us. The location is just blocks from West Cliff’s beautiful ocean view, and conveniently located for us to be able to meet up with relatives staying in the Santa Cruz beach area. And our pups loved it there, especially the enclosed yard! We hope to make this our go-to place to stay for my husband’s annual Santa Cruz get togethers. Thank you to our gracious hosts!👏
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Great house all around

We enjoyed our stay at this Santa Cruz house with easy access to beaches, stores and brews. Beds were comfortable, plenty of towels and they had dog proofed the couch with a sheet before we got there. Patio furniture seats 5 and was lovely to sit outside. There are 3 steps up and down to the main part of the house that could be a concern for some.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard B.

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

Great Place and Host

The house was awesome and in a great location, just a couple of blocks from the bluffs and to some great markets and restaurants. The host was awesome as well, very responsive and helpful. The water main right near the house broke and left us without water for a good part of the day. Ann was not only on top of it with the city but ended up giving us a credit for the inconvenience. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D., Santa Rosa

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

Great house, walking distance from the water

We had a lovely weekend here! The host is very responsive. The house is comfortable with everything you might need. Very close to Safeway for easy grocery shopping. Well appointed kitchen and utensils. Everything worked. Lovely yard for our dog to play in. Quiet neighborhood overnight. We’d love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Perfect spot!

Great stat for our family - perfectly located, equipped, and situated for our trip to Santa Cruz!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Joe S.

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

Great summer getaway

A nice summer getaway out of the valley heat! Location was great just a couple blocks from the ocean, restaurants and grocery stores. We enjoyed mountain biking Wilder and other trails, watching the surfers at the lighthouse and exploring the redwoods of Henry Cowell state park. Only downside was the increased traffic from the detour of West Cliff drive going up Almar , the house is located on a busy corner. Overall we had a nice stay and would return!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Relaxing home with great location.

We enjoyed the location and the short walk to West Cliff. The very private backyard was lovely for dining, quiet reading and visiting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

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

Perfect

Great home with everything you need. Location amazing! Close enough to walk to most area attractions. (Between 1 and 2 miles) Plenty of great restaurant's grocery store within 1/2 mile. Great family vacation made super easy by our host. Thank you so much.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney L.

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

Comfortable Home in Quiet Neighborhood

A well keep comfortable home. Plenty of amenities..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry F.

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

Great getaway

A nice house, dog friendly. Quiet location and close to the ocean. My family enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie N., Bakersfield, CA - USA

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

Wonderful, pet-friendly home is central to EVERYTHING!

This home is so cozy and quaint. We loved our stay here and plan to come back! It has lots of charm and has been renovated to have all the modern conveniences. It's centrally located, so you're down the street from the ocean, close to the Boardwalk, restaurants, wine tasting, grocery store and not far from downtown. The owners are extremely responsive and accommodating. They are also dog friendly people, which we love! The property has a serene, totally secure and private backyard - great if you're traveling with your dog(s) or just want to relax in a nice, outdoor environment. We highly recommend stayng here!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location

We love the westside of Santa Cruz and had a fantastic stay in this home. Super close to Natural Bridges and loved being able to wake up in the morning and walk along West Cliff. We had everything we needed at the house to be comfortable during our stay and particularly enjoyed sitting in the backyard in the afternoons.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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

Everything was as described

Close to beaches and shops, with all amenities as described. Others mentioned noise issues, but we didn't have a problem with that. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

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

Great Spot

We had an amazing stay. Everything was neat and orderly in the house. Very close walking distance to ocean, grocery store, restaurants, bars. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauro C.

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

Excellent location

Excellent location, easy access to many attractions. The house is very clean, we enjoyed the time spent there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

connie d.

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

Everything was fine.

House & yard were great. Dog friendly beach was walkable from house but only off leash before 10 & after 4. Most beaches nearby followed those rules. We liked the lighthouse beach. 0nly negative was noise - the house is on the corner of 2 busy streets with a Stop sign so with windows open, lots of traffic noise.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn C.

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

Great stay!

Lovely home in a fantastic location for our purposes. We are a family of 4 with 2 preschool aged kids, and the space worked really well for us. The kids were delighted to run around the yard, and to be so close to the beach, as well a park with playground just down the block. We communicated by text and Ann was a kind and very responsive host. Thanks so much for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ann and Ed

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We live in the Bay Area and absolutely love Santa Cruz. We have three dogs who get so excited to play at Mitchell's Cove Beach, or to go on hikes at the Forest of Nisene Marks, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Byrne-Milliron Forest, and Delaveaga Park. When we don't have the dogs in tow, we like hiking and mountain biking at Wilder Ranch State Park. Sometimes, we just enjoy a run along West Cliff Drive or a walk into downtown Santa Cruz. Some day, we hope to retire and live in Santa Cruz. In the meantime, we will share the Santa Cruz experience with our guests. As for our experience in vacation rentals., our extended family has had vacation rentals in Santa Cruz, Lake Tahoe and Crescent City. We have been responsible for renting out their properties.

Why they chose this property

This property is a short drive from our primary residence. We grew up traveling with our families to the beaches, Boardwalk, arcade and parks, so we decided to purchase the property 10 years ago. We consider our property to be family and pet friendly.

What makes this property unique

The property has an enclosed, private back yard and provides many options due to it's location. You can go play, hike, bike, run or explore and return to the house to relax in the spacious backyard. The house comfortably sleeps 4-6 people with 2 bedrooms (King size beds) and an office with a futon plus 2 bathrooms.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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