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Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Main Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!

Sunlit Surf Studio offers its own private entrance, large bathroom with shower/tub. Equipped with a mini-fridge, coffee maker and microwave. Offering a cozy Queen size bed and a twin futon/couch bed.

This room is ideal for guests who are visiting Santa Cruz for the surf, beach, volleyball, hiking, and Boardwalk fun!!

Cozy space for couples or small families of three. The futon couch is firm and great for kiddos! We also offer a pack and play crib!

Parking pass for street parking on our block is provided.

Conveniently located between downtown Pacific Garden Mall and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Book now for your next beach vacation! Excellent for families, couples or traveling professionals. Perfect for short getaways or long holidays!

- Highspeed WiFi
- Smart TV with Streaming
- Parking pass for street parking is provided
- Beach Cruisers
- Surf boards, Boogie Boards, Sand Toys
- Bob Jogging Strollers
- Pack and Play Cribs
- Toys and books for kiddos

This is a large multi-unit property- Perfect for Families - This is not a wild party house.

Each rental is fully private with easy keyless entry.
This rental shares walls with our 3 bedroom Surf House rental. They have a separate entrances on opposite sides of the house. If you want to rent the entire house with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, please send us a message!

Sycamore Park Property Management - We offer sort and long term "hosted" rentals - Owners reside on the property.

- A note from the Park Family -
We are an active family of 4 with little kiddos. We are pleased to provide outstanding accommodations to our guests traveling from around the world! We offer clean, safe, cozy spaces - Fantastic for families, small groups, couples and traveling professionals.

We encourage our guests to have a wonderful time while keeping normal noise levels and respecting neighbors and other renters traveling with their families. Downtown noise and nightlife becomes more noticeable in Spring and Summer - as this is a popular college/tourist town!

Parking downtown and in the surrounding beach and boardwalk area can be limited during special events, high seasons, holidays and weekends. If guests do not find permit parking on our block, we suggest parking at the meter options in our neighborhood along Pacific Ave and Front Street. Meter parking is easy using the Park Mobile app.

- No Parties / illegal activity (fireworks, controlled substances)
- Non smoking/vaping property
- No third party bookings
- No animals

We are excited to host your stay! Book now! And please include a little message to us telling what brings you to the area.

Property manager

Michael and Ashlie Park

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
No smoking, No vaping, No illegal activity on property. No parties No unapproved visitors, only register guests allowed on property.
No animals allowed - due to the health and safety of people, pets and property. No unapproved 3rd party reservations.
Please note the rental agreement - found in the rental agreement tab.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, is home to this holiday home. 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 Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Main Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Catalyst - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mission Hill Creamery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hula's Island Grill - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunlit Surf Studio Downtown Walk to Beach! located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren V.

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

Wonderful Spot

Very cute and clean! Great amenities and very close to downtown and the boardwalk. Perfect to spend some time with my sisters. We enjoyed our stay very much, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

kellan h.

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

Very convenient cute house

Great house for a small family of three. Super close walking distance to the boardwalk and restaurants. Very clean and the owners were super communicative. Highly recommend for an easy weekends stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

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

Great choice

The studio was clean and cozy definitely would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Beccie G.

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

Great location

We had a great time. The location was perfect. Walkable to the beach and downtown! We had a bit of a noise issue with the renters in front, but ultimately made it a game. Parking can be tricky, but we lucked out day 2 and got a spot right in front of the unit and we had no reason to move the car so it worked out perfectly. The mattress and pillows were a bit challenging, but we worked it out.Perfect little frig/freezer! And having the microwave and coffee machine was awesome. Very comfortable place
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Going to go back soon

Really wonderful, comfortable, pleasant experience. Ashli, our host, is simply an amazing ambassador for vacation rentals. She is very thorough, friendly and helpful. We were really glad we got to meet her. I guarantee you won't be sorry you stayed here.Thank you Ashli. Brian and Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M., Modesto, Ca

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

Lovely studio close to the Boardwalk

We booked this studio to run Wharf to Wharf. What a lovely place to stay. It was accurately pictured and described on vrbo. They had everything we needed for our stay. The hosts were so communicative and friendly. The check in and check out process was easy. They provide a wonderful binder with information and a parking permit which was helpful since Santa Cruz was crowded. The beach decor in the studio was cute. The bed was comfy and the bathroom had plenty of room. You are close to downtown and can walk to the Boardwalk. Overall this was a wonderful place to stay. I highly recommend it for anyone going to Santa Cruz. The price was right and the home clean, quiet, and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Great studio, I will be staying again soon!

I did a last minute one night trip to the beach and this studio was perfect for me. The unit is well equipped, very clean and well maintained. The front porch has a small table and 2 chairs, and there is a comfy chair in the foyer/entryway which are both very welcoming as you arrive to the property. Inside the owner supplied coffee, tea, hot cocoa and a few placesettings of dishes and utensils for use with takeout. Since the unit is walking distance to New Leaf market, TraderJoes and many restaurants, the microwave and fridge are a nice feature. I grabbed a beach chair that was provided and walked to the Santa Cruz pier and boardwalk (10 minute walk). The bed was very comfy, and the futon couch was perfect for watching Netflix after dinner. Highly recommend Firefly for bagels and coffee - just a 2 minute walk away. The neighborhood has a lot of new development so construction and traffic can cause minor inconvenience. The owners were very responsive on vrbo messaging as well as text. I will be a return visitor and hope to rent the adjoining 2 bedroom unit when I return with my family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Leslie G.

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

**Disappointing Experience – Misleading Description**

I had high hopes for this home based on its description, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to expectations. The listing mentioned that it was close enough to walk to the beach, but the reality is quite different. The walk to the beach is over 25 minutes long, and it involves passing through a not-so-great neighborhood and alongside major roadways. The area also had a noticeable homeless presence, which made the walk uncomfortable. Another significant issue was the parking situation. The listing advertised a parking permit, but there was no on-street parking available. Upon check-in, I was informed that I'd need to pay for meter parking, which was an unexpected and a frustrating surprise. To make matters worse, there was a driveway on the property that remained unused for the first part of our stay, yet we were told we couldn’t park in it. The unit itself was uncomfortably hot, and the neighborhood didn’t feel safe enough to keep the windows open, making it difficult to cool down the space. Additionally, the home wasn’t as clean as I would have hoped; there were dirty dishes left in the kitchen, which made the place feel unkempt. Overall, the experience was disappointing, and I wouldn’t recommend this studio hto a friend. It didn’t match the description and had several issues that made the stay less enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Michael and Ashlie Park

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We are an active family of four. Our boys are 5 and 7 years old and keep us very busy! Mike is a RN at the local hospital and together Mike and Ashlie are hospitality professionals. We strive to offer outstanding accommodations and we thoroughly enjoy hosting our guests from around the world!

We enjoy traveling, boating, the beach, lake life, and spending time with family and friends!

Why they chose this property

Santa Cruz is our home town! This is our family property - Located downtown and a short walk to Beach/Boardwalk. Raising our kiddos here where we were raised is a huge blessing!

What makes this property unique

Location! Location! Location! Leisurely walk downtown for dinner and cocktails! And in the morning pack the family up for a wonderful day at the beach - only a short 1/2 mile walk to the wharf, beaches and boardwalk!

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English
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