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Awesome Beach House - Walk to Beach

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Home front
Home Front
Living Room
Living Room
Dining Area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 689.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Awesome Beach House - Walk to Beach

We are located a short five-minute walk to Twin Lakes Beach, the Yacht Harbor and the iconic Crow’s Nest Restaurant and Gift Shop. This is a great scenic spot for lunch and dinner or for morning coffee and a breakfast burrito at Java Junction and El Palomar. There's no better way to start your day than with fresh air, sand in your toes and an up front view of the crashing waves. Deke’s Market located two doors down is perfect for convenience items and also has a great deli. Drive less than 10-minutes to the super cute Capitola Village beach or take the short drive to the Boardwalk and pier. Our location is excellent for family outings, sailing (Chardonnay & O'Neil), kayaking, stand-up paddling jogging, swimming, body surfing, boogie boarding, volleyball, evening bonfires, and viewing incredible sunsets.

Our remodeled 1930's beach bungalow offers 3 comfy bedrooms, 1 beautiful bath and a state of the art kitchen. The living area is open and spacious and the private backyard is great for BBQ’s, hanging out and sunbathing.

***STUDIO UNIT***
We regularly have 30 day guests such as traveling nurses and other professionals requiring a longer term stay while in Santa Cruz. This type of unit is not unusual in Santa Cruz! Garage conversions have been approved and encouraged by the City of Santa Cruz since the 1980’s as an unconventional approach to the City’s housing shortage. The house, driveway and yard are for our Vacationing Guests ONLY.

2. Busy vibrant street centrally located - easy walk to beach access.

Property manager

Sunny Hendry
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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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
Non smoking only

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
Property Registration Number 191259

We should mention

A car is recommended 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 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 Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl 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

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Main Beach - 9 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Awesome Beach House - Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Awesome Beach House - Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Awesome Beach House - Walk to Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Awesome Beach House - Walk to Beach located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this beach holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Twin Lakes State Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Santa Cruz

Wonderful trip, greet place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ricardo A.

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

Great place!

Close to everything. Nicely decorated. Upgraded kitchen and bath. There is an additional studio unit in the lot but it is separated by a fence. We never saw the other renter. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Santa Cruz beach house

We loved our stay and had everything we needed. Clean and bright with a cute little backyard. Responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Remodeled house in Twin Lakes area

This was good place for us to stay in Santa Cruz, not far from the beach. Completely remodeled inside. Full kitchen was helpful for cooking in. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri G.

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

Wonderful home close to the beach!

We had a nice stay in this clean home in an ideal location. The home was as described and the check in and out process was very easy. This was my third time staying in this home and I would do so again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherman L.

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

Great For Families

My family of five (all adults) enjoyed a post-Christmas stay in this home, and it was great in every way. Clean, good deal of space, short walk to the beach, great communication with the owner, and a very short drive to downtown SC and the Boardwalk. Only one bathroom, so some coordination of timing is necessary. My only knock is that is fronts a relatively busy street, and entering/exiting the property during rush hour requires some patience. Otherwise, fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

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

Late Summer Stay

Everything was as described, and the private back patio was lovely. We liked being able to walk to the Marina and beaches and only a short drive to all the places we needed to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Corinne S.

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

Convenient location, functional house for families

We stayed there are a family (2 adults, and a 4 and 7 y/o). The location: Overall, we loved the location. It is a 6 minute walk to the beach and there is a cute little sushi takeout place nearby. We didn't go to the convenience store but that also would have been great for emergency purchases. Walking around the marina is also a lot of fun. The beach is awesome, including the fact that there's a coffee shop and Mexican restaurant right there. We didn't get to try the Crow's Nest but it also seemed like a fun place to go. It is on a pretty busy street, so it will be noisy when you keep the windows open (which is necessary in summer, as the house gets pretty hot during the day). All in all, we liked the neighborhood, as it felt relaxed and not touristy. The house: Functional house, nice little backyard, and plenty of hot water for 4 people showering. We usually needed to open all the windows and doors when we got home to air the house out, as it got considerably warmer than the temperature outside. Sitting in the nice little backyard while the house cooled down was a great way to spend early evenings. Everything was clean and functional with only a few exceptions. The TV would not turn on, seemingly because of a broken remote. The mattress in the back bedroom seemed pretty worn out and would benefit from being replaced. If you have mischievous kids who like to play with door locks, you may want to take extra precautions to prevent them from locking you out of some rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeff p., Fresno

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

Great beach house

Been staying here with our family for years. We love this house
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna G.

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

The Perfect Getaway

Wonderful place to stay. The property had everything we needed for my family and I. Lots of kitchenware, adequate toiletries, and very comfortable beds. Checking in and out was a breeze and the best part was being 2 minutes away from the beach! I highly recommend this property& would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

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

Graduation lodging

Perfect spot to stay to celebrate our grad
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shveta B., San Jose, CA

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

Great location

Want a place to hangout, convenient to beach and food? This is the place. Walk to beach and two yummy restaurants on the beach and have a great getaway! Nice kitchen with eating and cooking space. Super clean too!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith B.

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

Easy, clean and cute

The house was exactly as pictured. It's really clean with nice furnishings and all the items you'd need for your stay (towels, shampoo, laundry, etc.). It is a 3-minute walk to the beach, a 20-second walk to the convenience store, and overall a great location if you're exploring the area. My family enjoyed the home and the owner/manager responded very quickly when I had a question. This is a great rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renay W.

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

Cutest place!

Full of all you need for a beach get away!! Great kitchen, equipped with all you need, adorable furnishings, and very cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc O.

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

Excellent Property

The home fit our needs perfectly as a family of 4. The home was clean, well furnished and communication with the Property Owner was seamless. The area was close to the beach and a walk to dining. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin H., Portland, OR, USA

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

Great house in a great location

Lovely, clean, plenty of room, comfortable, easy check in and out, well appointed with household items, the shower pressure was excellent and water stayed hot (tankless water heater!), close to the beach and harbor in a great little neighborhood. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie L.

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

Perfect little vacation for our family

We rented this house for a 4-5 day family vacation to Santa Cruz and it was perfect for our little kids who are 2 and 5. The location is great, only a couple blocks to the beach and a short walk to a park. The house was updated, clean and had everything we needed. It is spacious and has a nice open floor plan. The only downside is the master bedroom has a large skylight which makes it really bright in the early morning. Overall, we enjoyed our time a lot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C., Boston, MA

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

Great space and location

We were very happy with this cottage. Enough room for two adults and two teenagers, very comfortable, well-stocked. We only stayed for two nights, but it is set up for longer stays. Great location for both driving and walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare B.

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

Easter break in Santa Cruz

We had a lovely 4 days in this perfectly located, well equipped, stylish & comfortable, clean house. The owner had supplied lots of little essentials which were very welcome. Thank you to our host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb K.

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

Great House

Clean, updated and convenient to everything! Especially liked being within walking distance of ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse M.

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

Super clean

This is the cleanest rental we’ve encountered. Within walking distance of the beach and harbor and convenient / short drive to area attractions. Perfect for families!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Matthew G.

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

Cute beach house

Nice place. Clean and comfortable, but a bit small. Everything was great except for some ants in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Perfect beach location

Clean, comfortable, we loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

jeff p., Fresno

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

Love this beach house

Amazing beach house in an amazing location. We stay a week every summer and absolutely love this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Perfect

This was a great home, close to beach, clean and perfect for our family of four.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sunny Hendry

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