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Fabulous Harbor/Ocean View - Minutes to Beaches and Boardwalk

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Dining Area/Kitchen
Living Room
Dining Area - (note deck off dining area thru french doors).
View from Dining Area
Kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11199.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Den

1 Double Sofa Bed

Sitting/Bonus Room - (Not a separate bedroom)

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Fabulous Harbor/Ocean View - Minutes to Beaches and Boardwalk

Enjoy the fabulous Harbor/Ocean Views located in this ideally located comfortably furnished 4 bedroom (including room with 2 twin beds in sitting area downstairs), 3 bath home with open beamed ceiling, and large eating area. Den can also be closed off to provide an additional sleeping area with pull out couch. Sleeps 11. Great for Couples, Families and Reunions.

Please Note: Cleaning Fee is included in rental rate and is not an extra charge.

Located in a quiet residential neighborhood just 2 blocks from Seabright Beach. It’s within walking distance to the historic Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, “Crows Nest” (a wonderful Oceanside restaurant and bar – which can be seen across the harbor from our home), “Aldo’s” (renowned for breakfast or lunch), Johnny's Harborside and other great restaurants and nightlife. You can rent a Kayak or take a Sunset Cruise on the Chardonay Catamaran. So many options available from this great location!

Only 10 driving minutes to nearby Capitola, and 45 to 60 minute drive to Monterey and Carmel.

The house is approx. 2,150 sq ft and on 3 levels.

You enter on the entry level where you will find the living room, dining area, kitchen, den, full bathroom, and deck with Charcoal BBQ grill and outdoor furniture. Den, with couch that can convert to full size bed, can be completely closed off to provide an additional private room.

Up 1 level is the master bedroom (king bed), full bath, and small balcony.

Down 1 level from the entry you will find 2 bedrooms, a large bonus/sitting area, full bathroom, washer/dryer and deck (with outdoor shower). 1st downstairs bedroom has a king bed. 2nd bedroom has a king bed & and 1 twin bed. 2 twin beds are located in the bonus/sitting area.

Childrens Play Pen and High Chair on premises.

Amenities include: Wi-Fi, 3 Cable TV’s, CD Player, Washer, Dryer

Fully Equipped Kitchen includes Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Toaster, Blender and Coffee Makers.

2-3 Cars may park in front of garage (depending on size of cars), and street parking may also be available (does not require a permit). Garage may also be available for additional fee.

NO PETS
NO SMOKING


City of Santa Cruz TOT Certificate #001209

Property manager

Kirk/Diana Schillerstrom
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Seabright Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Main Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous Harbor/Ocean View - Minutes to Beaches and Boardwalk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous Harbor/Ocean View - Minutes to Beaches and Boardwalk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous Harbor/Ocean View - Minutes to Beaches and Boardwalk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous Harbor/Ocean View - Minutes to Beaches and Boardwalk located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Twin Lakes State Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 2.5 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bonnie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great neighborhood- wonderful home layout
Everything was wonderful with terrific rooms for us and great kitchen and dining, I would give 6 stars, but the place REALLY needs a deep cleaning. We opened (and washed) windows, bought detergent, washed sheets, and dishes, vacuumed and dusted. Then we had a fantastic stay. There is a short walk to the lighthouse (and Aldo’s restaurant) and beach. We drove down to the Monterey aquarium (1 hour). Our personal Chef, Mark Gallagher, was fabulous for New Years Eve. The host was terrific and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Loved our stay here...close to the beach, walking distance to coffee/restaurants, view of the harbor, spacious decks, comfortable home
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Christa S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great view and location, several dirty/broken items
Pros: amazing view of the harbor, close to beaches, boardwalk etc; most of the beds were comfortable, host dropped off more supplies when needed, kitchen cabinets and washer/dryer new Cons: both balconies had multiple loose railings which was very stressful for little kids, lots of dust everywhere, previous party decorations were left up, they do not provide any kind of towels/hand towels/washclothes unless paid an additional fee, broken lamps, several outlets/light switches broken, master bedroom bed was very uncomfortable and metal frame broken underneath, interior doors do not close all the way, bathrooms very dated, outdoor shower not functional.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location, great house
Overall the experience was very good. I want to be honest about the place. The location is perfect. Everything is very walkable and the floor plan of the house is very accomodating for a large group. The house has had some updates done in the kitchen, bathrooms and flooring that are very nice. It also came fully stocked with the necessities for our stay (i.e. paper towels, TP, dishes, etc.). I would concur with one of the past reviews, that although the house has been surface cleaned, it could use a deep clean. Additionally, the furniture in the living area needs to be updated and some areas of the decking need repair. Overall, the location, the floor plan and easy check-in make it a nice place to stay. The next time we need a beach fix this will be on the top of our list.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

john e.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Spot!!!
Excellent access to fun spots in Santa Cruz. Walkable community. Spectacular views. Easy access to grocery stores. Great place to have a large family meal with plenty of dining and deck space. Cleaners could be more thorough in their attention to bathrooms and kitchen areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Getaway
Really enjoyed staying here, beautiful home. Would definitely Stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, Clean and Perfect
The property has beautiful views of harbor, very spacious, clean, easy to contact the property manager, she is a very nice and kind person, close to Boardwalk, (19 min walk or 5 min on car) in a very good area, perfect for a little family reunion. We really enjoyed it!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location location location
This property has the most incredible view of the Harbor and It’s a 5-10 minute walk to the beach. The kitchen is well stocked, and the beds are comfortable. I have nothing but nice things to say about the whole experience. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend.
Great place to have a group of friends. We loved it!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jean W.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Work fishing trip
The place was nice. However the water was brown in the beginning, no lights worked outside, crackers left in couch, slight movement in deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Barbara R.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Unhappy weekend
I have never stayed in such a dirty property! Food on the doors of the cabinets in the kitchen. Dishes needed to be washed to be used. Dishwasher is probably 30 to 40 years old. Rodent poops in the living room!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay in Santa Cruz!
Our host’s home was perfect for our family. The location was superb. Our host was very responsive and check in and out was a breeze. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Santa Cruz Vacation
We loved our stay at this beautiful house! The views of the harbor were amazing and it was in a great location. It was perfect for our family vacation! I wish we had stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great 35th Birthday
I took some family members to this property to celebrate my 35th birthday and it was absolutely beautiful. Centrally located with a ton of great places to walk to. Kirk and Diana were so easy to communicate with and their check-in instructions were easy to follow! The photos of this home do not compare to seeing this property in person, beautiful view, lots of space (11 in our group), clean and comfy! We can not wait to plan another trip at “The Harbor House”
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Carole K., Walnut Creek

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Annual Family Santa Cruz Trip!
The view of the boats from the kitchen is so beautiful! We enjoyed our get together immensely! The parking is the best we have ever had in a Santa Cruz while renting homes! Thank you for sharing your home with our family. Gratefully, Carole Kraftschik and Family
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We would stay again for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Rosemary A.

Liked: Check-in, location
Mixed review
The best way to describe our stay at this property is by listing pros and cons. The location was very good, within walking distance to Seabright Beach and local eateries. The deck off the main floor provided good seating and space for enjoying the water view. The good sized great room was bright with ample seating in the dining area and at the kitchen counter. The upstairs bedroom with en-suite bathroom was comfortable and private. The three queen beds in the house were comfortable. The bathrooms were okay. Parking was ample on the garage driveway. The big disappointment was the strong, damp, musty smell which was very noticeable when we entered the house. It came from the lower level which housed two bedrooms and a sleeping porch. The odor permeated the area where six out of eight people slept and it was not pleasant. The single beds in the sleeping porch were lumpy and extremely uncomfortable. The two lower level bedrooms each had a very small closet which were cluttered with extra pillows and duvets on the floor and shelf, leaving minimal room for clothes. There was mold on the lower level bathroom ceiling. The living room suite needs to be deep cleaned or replaced as the covering was very soiled. A new coffee maker, a tea kettle and decent sized coffee mugs would be good additions in the kitchen. To end on a positive note, the owner was very helpful in promptly returning my call about a garbage issue and sending on an item left behind at the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Debra S., Fresno

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Harbor House
Great house, great location. Had some issues with cleanliness, showers had mold on shower mats and curtains. Informed the owners and they responded right away and said they would take care of the problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week
We had a great week at this wonderful house. Bright and airy, large but cozy. Enough room for 3 generations ( 4 kids ages 7-12, 2 sets of parents and 2 grandfolks) to spread out and/or be together. Pleasant walk to a perfect beach, close enough to the fun boardwalk, within walking distance to good restaurants. We just wonder why we had to supply own towels or pay $100 to have them supplied! We have stayed in perhaps 30 rentals in the past 4 years and NEVER have been asked to do that. Otherwise, no complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Fresno, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
We came over to do an ash scattering of my pops at Sea & Stagnaros was just below our place & Aldo’s for breakfast. It couldn’t have been more fabulous & memorable weekend, all rolled into 1 Thanks ever so much 🥰
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Robert H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have a very high standard of cleanliness and I thought the cobwebs could have been taken care of .
Everyone enjoyed the place coffee pot downstairs didn't work the front door lock was a bit confusing for some folks.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Our family enjoyed the perfect layout of this house, convenient to everything you’d want to do in Santa Cruz. We will be back next year! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leisha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great layout! Close to beach- great views of marina.
10 in our group- fit perfect 😃
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
The property worked great for our group! The location is great since you can walk to the Crow's Nest and beach. We definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place, but there is an upcharge for towels.
This is a great property in a great location. However, after booking the owners contacted me (very promptly) and told me there would be a $10 per person upcharge for towels. For the price of the stay I would have expected there to be towels. It seemed a little nickel and dime to me. We had a problem with the water quality and the owners got right back to me. I would suggest running the water for at least 20 minutes on arrival. The city water guys told us that the water was stagnant and took on color because it hadn't been run in a while. The kitchen is well equipped and the beds were very comfortable. The location would easily sleep 9 people. The location is wonderful and it has a great deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

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