Apartment with ocean views

Santa Cruz, California
$293 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Relax on the sunny deck, walk along West Cliff Drive and fall asleep at night to the sound of crashing waves. Cowells Surfside is a clean, one- bedroom apartment located two houses from West Cliff, behind a main house and above the detached garage. Surrounded by plants and a garden it has beautiful views of the Monterey Bay, Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Mountains. The apartment has bamboo floors, granite counters and large sunny windows. The living room has a pullout sleepersofa making space for children or additional guests. There are plenty of linens and towels along with a stocked kitchen. Included with your stay are two beach cruisers, boogie boards and beach chairs. The deck has a working gas grill for outdoor cooking. It’s a perfect get away for a couple of small family.

The apartment gives you walking access to many beaches, great surf spots, the Boardwalk and SC Wharf, wine tasting and shopping. Athletes have been renting here for years to have easy access to triathlons, surf contests and other races. Families love it for the proximity to the Boardwalk and downtown. Travelers return every summer and fall to enjoy the fun and beauty of our town.

We welcome long term renters in the fall and winter months. Please inquire about available dates and rates for monthly rentals.

Keywords: apartment, casita, back house, one bedroom, beach house, bungalo, ocean views, clean, long term rentals, beach.

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  • School District Rates & Availibity
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 640 Sq Ft (59 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Bicycle On Site Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Sailing Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Water Sports Equipment Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Video Library TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Limited Housekeeping
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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School District Rates & Availibity

Review Review

  • Dave f.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    We had a wonderful stay. The unit is clean, spacious and super comfy! Perfect for a couples getaway. Just a few steps to the ocean and a short walk to the pier and boardwalk. We can’t wait to stay again!

  • Mary K.

    Submitted Nov 21, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Oct 27, 2024

    Had another great visit to Santa Cruz. This property was great. A very comfortable space, fantastic view of the bay, super close to W Cliff Drive for a walk along the ocean. We would definitely stay here again!

  • Mary M.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Nov 14, 2024

    Came over for a nice long weekend. Location was perfect…walking on W. Cliff is the best! Will definitely be back. Thank you for such a wonderful stay.

  • Meghan T.

    Submitted Nov 15, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Nov 5, 2024

    Kerry was a fantastic host! Very communicative and friendly, as were her dogs and family :) the apartment was perfect for my stay with my fiancé. Great location right off the bay and so close to many fun activities! The apartment itself was clean and cozy. Loved this little gem!

  • Robyn A.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    Place was really clean, bed was comfortable, and location was great. It was far enough away from downtown to be quiet but close enough so that we were able to walk to the pier, boardwalk, and downtown. Street parking was easy. 100% recommend.

  • Ruth C.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Great location. Beautiful views. Loved watching the sunrise over the ocean every morning.

  • Scott G.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    Hard to beat this very near West Cliff location. Steps to the shore. Easy walking distance to the Wharf and Boardwalk. All services are close by. The apartment itself is just as pictured. Well designed, built, and maintained. It felt very private and secure. Parking was never an issue for us. We will return. Highly recommended!

  • Loren H.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Sep 14, 2024

    This apartment was perfect for our stay in Santa Cruz! Extremely clean and comfortable. Kerry was a great host and her communication terrific! Would highly recommend!

  • Kari D.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Jul 23, 2024

    What a spot! We loved everything about this cute, clean, airy, great view spot! The location is perfect for everything santa cruz! One house off of west cliff, perfect for walking everywhere! Kerry and Scott were perfect hosts and, their darling dogs are the perfect addition! We will be back!

  • Stephanie W.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    The perfect place for a couple of nights with my son before college drop off. We loved riding the bikes and the view is spectacular! Top notch hosts! Highly recommend!

  • todd t.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Jun 24, 2024

    Kerri and Scott are great hosts. They are very thoughtful and kind.

  • George Y.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Jul 5, 2024

    Great place. Great location. Loved our stay.

  • Robert W.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    We'll be back

  • Sally L.

    Submitted May 22, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed May 17, 2024

    Fantastic in every way! One of the top places we have ever stayed. We’ll be back. Thank you!

  • hannah t.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Apr 26, 2024

    This place exceeded our expectations and is even more beautiful than the photos! We won't stay anywhere else now that we know about this gem ?

  • Kaitlin H.

    Submitted Apr 16, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Apr 11, 2024

    We have nothing but wonderful things to stay about our stay here! The location was excellent- view of the ocean, very walkable, private. The property was clean and exactly as described. Kerry had great communication with clear check in/check out instructions and tips for things to do in the area. We absolutely would stay here again and recommend to anyone traveling to the area!

  • Mark M.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2024

    10/5

    Stayed Dec 29, 2023

    Perfect home base for walking along West Cliff Drive or to the wharf. Very clean, very comfortable, well appointed unit over the garage, so you have privacy and a view of the ocean. You can hear the ocean and the sea lions with a window open. Great host!

  • Ken R.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2023

    10/5

    Stayed Oct 19, 2023

    I had a short stay in Santa Cruz cut even shorter. I stayed in this excellent vrbo with a wonderful host. I could not praise the experience enough. I’ll be back! :-)

  • todd t.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2023

    10/5

    Stayed Aug 23, 2023

    I have been staying at this wonderful place for, I think, 10 years or more… I grew up in Santa Cruz and moved to the East Coast…Kerry and her family are wonderful hosts and this place is awesome

  • Submitted Aug 24, 2023

    10/5

    Stayed Aug 17, 2023

    Kerry, our host, was very friendly, helpful and responsive! The property was outstanding! It was clean, well furnished, beautifully decorated and in a great location. The bed is super comfy too! We loved having a washer and dryer on-site. We would love to come back and visit sometime soon. Can highly recommend!

  • Sam B.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2023

    10/5

    Stayed Aug 13, 2023

    This is a great unit above the garage and two houses from the ocean cliffs. The unit is clean and well maintained. Easy to walk everywhere in town. You do have to park on the street and during the summer it can fill up quickly. But still I not had to park 1 block away. Excellent place to stay.

  • McBrien P.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2023

    10/5

    Stayed Jul 17, 2023

    This is our second stay in this lovely apartment and I cannot find enough positive words to describe my joy of our stay. Very clean, very comfortable set up: kitchen, bathroom and bedroom are comfortable and easy to get set up for my stay. Very close to west cliff ( in a good way!). You can open the bedroom sliding door and feel the lovely sea air and listen to the seals bark. Very quiet even though it is 1/2 block of west-cliff. Easy walk to beach or to the pier. The owner is very easy to get a hold off and easy to communicate with. Needless to say we have already booked our next trip ( 2 months from now)

  • Judy S.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2023

    8/5

    Stayed Jul 13, 2023

    My adult disabled son and I wanted a place near Cowell Beach so we could attend Day on the Beach. This was a perfect location for us to walk to the beach and to the Boardwalk.

  • Kevin D.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2023

    10/5

    Stayed Jul 8, 2023

    Perfect location, we had a great time!

  • Gary S.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2023

    10/5

    Stayed May 25, 2023

    Could not have been better, clean, perfect location,quite, and all the comforts of home.

  • McBrien P.

    Submitted May 20, 2023

    10/5

    Stayed May 4, 2023

    I cannot find enough positive adjectives to use when describing our stay. Lovely and sweet apartment, private. Great location, about 1/2 block off west cliff drive. You can hear the bark of the sea lions as you relax in your apartment. It is about a 10 min walk to the wharf ( where those sea lions are hanging out) passing all kinds of surfers enjoy the wave. Location great for walkers, close to shops ( not to close) I felt at home as soon as I walked in the door. The owners were very nice!

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$293+
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