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Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home

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True ocean view from inside the home (before our recent remodel).
Upgraded dining room table and lights (03/15)
Living room has 60" TV, blu-ray player and sound system plus ocean views!
AwesomeView is the front townhome two houses away from the O'Neill estate.
Summer time on the beach with the "stairs" to the beach showing first step.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Pleasure Point Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home

This modern 2500 square foot vacation rental has a panoramic ocean view. Sitting on the 26th Avenue Beach, it is located between the Capitola and Santa Cruz piers just west of Pleasure Point.

The AwesomeView is situated on a point which sets the home farther out towards the ocean than any of the multi-million dollar homes on either side, so you have a complete 180 degree panoramic view of the ocean. Whether during the day when the sun sparkles off the water or in the evening when the moon's reflection is captured in the silver lining curl of the waves, the view is breathtaking and will command your attention often during your stay.

Every room, except the bathrooms, has an ocean view. Even when cooking or washing the dishes, you can enjoy the ocean's entertainment from the peacefulness of the breaking waves to the plethora of wildlife such as sea otters, porpoises, a variety of birds, and of course, the surfers who find the shore-break in front of our home one of the best in Santa Cruz.

The home has three bedrooms plus a kid’s sleeping area, three full bathrooms, three living rooms, three TV’s (75" LG in living room and 55" downstairs kid's room, and one HDTV in master bedroom), Xfinity Cable for WiFi Mesh Network and more. Our goal is to provide supreme accommodations for an awesome vacation. Please contact us to see if our home is available for your special time.

Property manager

Marty
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Home is part of an HOA. Unit shares back wall.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please check in advance with Owner.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a townhome with an agreement with the HOA that we will not have any more than 8 people including day guests.
A Wedding or other party cannot be held at this property. There is very limited parking and common area is shared with other owners.
If you have a pet you want to bring, please check with Owner in advance.

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: Home is part of an HOA. Unit shares back wall.
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
Property Registration Number CO00054

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 Eastside 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 Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 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

  • Pleasure Point Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Capitola Beach - 9 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home 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 Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastside Santa Cruz holiday home is steps from Moran Lake Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Santa Maria's Beach and Pleasure Point Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

fun

Perfect, best stocked Kitchen. Everything is so well done, clean and views beyond description.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh H.

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

Gorgeous home with a stunning view

The house was wonderful. All 4 couples had plenty of room and views were stunning. Great common areas for games. Lovely kitchen too. So nice to hear the surf all the time. Property management was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Right on the Surf!

Incredible views - 2 smaller quaint beaches via a 3 minute walk in either direction. High probability of coming back again for another stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

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

Fabulous view!

The view was amazing. House was spacious and it had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Awesome views as advertised.

Very clean condo with well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S., Northeast US

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

Relaxing Thanksgiving at Awesome View

We woke up each morning and drank our coffee with an incredible view. We saw all manners of birds, dolphins, otters, seals and surfers. We strolled on the beach when the tide was out and lounged in the sun on the patio. The condo was spacious and clean with all the amenities to cook a full Thanksgiving dinner.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

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

Home with an awesome view!

If you love the ocean and enjoy watching surfers riding waves, this is the house for you. The view from the enormous bay windows is awesome!. The sunsets were spectacular. The ocean is right there. You feel as if you could reach out and touch it. We loved our stay there and also the owners are lovely people to do business with.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

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

Dreamy

It's hard to put into words the impact of the panoramic view as you walk in the front door. Breathtaking! The location was perfect with its proximity to Pleasure Point with fun shops and a variety of restaurants plus exciting views of seals (look close) and surfers. A+
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., Pleasanton, Ca

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

This house is truly amazing. The view is spectacular!

We enjoyed the house, the location and all the open spaces. The hot tub was voted the best we had experienced. Again truly amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra F., Niwot, Colorado

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

Amazing views

We had the most amazing views on the coast to experience all the variable weather Santa Cruz had during our spring time stay. The owner was extremely helpful when needed. The house was perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

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

Awesome view is right! Absolutely Beautiful View

My entire family (all adults 18-83) stayed here for my mother's 80th birthday. The location and view is simply breathtaking! We purposely spent one entire day just enjoying the view and watching the surfers. The home itself is very comfortable and clean. From the couches to the beds.. all very comfortable. The kitchen is very well stocked. The hot tub was also lovely. We stayed at this home 13 years ago when my kids were in their teens and surfed daily. We never forgot that experience and jumped at the chance to stay again! Thank you Marty for the accommodations and for such a amazing home and being so responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndy L.

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

Totally a. awesome View

The house and view are Awesome. We will be booking this house again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Honor H.

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

Wonderful beachfront view

Delightful stay..extradordinary views, well stocked kitchen, spacious living arrangements. Perfect celebration spot for 5 adults, a two year old and a dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerome K.

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

Family time

We stayed as a family - here for our son's wedding. Fabulous views, great accomodations. We loved it
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kam S.

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

Wow - Ocean View!

Marty has created a one-of-a-kind serene environment at his home. To the say the least, the views are heavenly. The pictures do not do justice! Easy check in process and easy to communicate with Marty. He sent a very helpful guide ahead of the check in process.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Quinci C.

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

Beach perfection!

location was absolutely incredible - we had the very best time!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregg N.

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

Amazing Property

Beautiful views out to the ocean. Spent a lot of time just watching the waves and the surfers from the front room. Easy access down to the beach. Worked extremely well for our family of four couples and two little ones. Owner was very responsive and communicative.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathe G.

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

AwesomeView is always awesome!

This was our 7th stay at AwesomeView since 2006. It is my family's happy place :) Oceanview, the beach, sea life, surfers, the sailboat regatta, fresh air and so much cooler than the valley where we are from....just heaven!! Wish we could have stayed longer. Can't wait until next time. Thank you Marty and Antoinette for sharing your wonderful beach house!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

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

Location, Location

Great location with a fabulous view. Everything worked well and the kitchen had everything one needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

brian m., Saratoga CA

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

Awesome View is Awesome!

This property has a beautiful view! The sunsets are dramatic. The house accommodated our family of 8 adults easily. The kitchen is fully stocked with appliances, tools, utensils, pots, pans etc. Everything to help the chef make delicious meals to eat overlooking the ocean!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hauke N.

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

Wonderful stay!

The view was magnificent and we enjoyed the stay in the house. Everything was clean, well stocked, and just as the description stated. We would love to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henry H.

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

Great Property with Amazing Views

The location was wonderful, as it is beachfront with a 180 degree view of the ocean. While there are steps from the property to the beach, we deemed it too dangerous for our group that included young kids. However, beach access was an easy, short walk away either north or south and we enjoyed our time at the beach every day! The unit itself was great for our needs and had everything we needed to prepare meals and enjoy a relaxing vacation. Just a couple of things to note: the windows open to let in a nice breeze, however, there are no safety guards so young kids will need to be monitored closely if windows are open wide (as they can fall through.) As this unit shares a community space, you'll need to be diligent about keeping things like toys and towels tidy and out of sight. The property owners were responsive and provided all the information and details to ensure we had a great time! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonita B.

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

Perfect

Location, location, location! Overall an exquisite rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorrian W.

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

Amazing Condo

Everything was amazing with this property…the location, the view, the cleanliness…. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Marty

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A Silicon Valley entrepreneur who loves taking care of property. I've personally done lots of improvements to this home over the years and love seeing this home improve. We have more projects planned in the near future!

Why they chose this property

We wanted to have a beachfront home that is close to where we live so that we can visit it easily to perform work on it as well as make it lovely for our guests.

What makes this property unique

There are very few homes with southern facing ocean front views, and very few that are available for a vacation rental. Once you experience the views at this home, you too will give it the name of our initial guests -- AwesomeView! There is always activity on the water including a pod of porpoises passing by, sea otters, birds diving for fish, and surfers enjoying the best shore break in Santa Cruz.

The home is arranged to provide a large open and free-flowing space for your family and friends to gather that encompasses the entire upper level plus has a private master bedroom suite. If you are not outside--easy access to the beach and our private spa, or sleeping, the group will gather upstairs. Of course, with kids, there is another area for them when you want to have them watch TV or play video games downstairs.

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