By the Sea House - Walk to trails, the beach, pubs, wine tasting or Boardwalk

Santa Cruz, California
$188 avg/night Minimum Stay 30 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 30 nights

Min Stay

Centrally located in the West Cliff area, this coastal home has ample space including a private backyard where you can relax and soak up the sun during the day or enjoy the serene sound of the sea lions or waves crashing in the distance at night. If laid back adventure is more your style, grab some toys and take a quick stroll to the beach to play, catch some waves, enjoy a game of spike ball or throw a frisbee. If you are more of the active type, explore the neighborhood trail for a hike or mountain bike ride to Wilder Ranch State Park’s amazing bluffs with spectacular views overlooking the ocean, take on the challenge of one of the many mountainside trails or take a tranquil tour to learn the history of the former diary ranch. If video arcades and amusement parks are more your style, you can walk less than 2 miles to enjoy the excitement and thrills of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. There is also a neighborhood park about 1/2 block away with basketball courts, ping pong tables, picnic tables and a children's play area. Last but not least, you can traipse on over to the local eateries, gastropubs or wine tasting venues nearby to enjoy some local fare. There is something for everyone when you stay at this coastal home.

This is a NON SMOKING property. Please refrain from smoking inside or outside of the property (within the parcel). Any TENANT or their guests not adhering to the No Smoking policy will result in automatic forfeiture of security deposit.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 20 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1100 Sq Ft (102 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Golf Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Donna W.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    I loved the neighborhood & this darling little house. The back yard was especially nice & my little dogs & I enjoyed relaxing & playing in it. Walking to the beach was a daily event we looked forward to. The hosts couldn’t have been more accommodating & I would book again. Shopping was only a couple blocks away. All in all a little piece of heaven!

  • James M.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2025

    Stayed Mar 3, 2025

    Sweet space, with amazing location and nice back yard

  • Sven H.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2025

    Stayed Dec 22, 2024

    Even in the rain the cottage was cozy and warm. We thoroughly enjoyed the neighborhood, visiting different coffee shops each morning, as well as the nearby park which our dog loved. Communication with our hosts was terrific and we were able to make a date change seamlessly. Thank you, for the lovely stay!

  • Benjamin G.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    This property is really nice… nice older house with lots of charm, great backyard, and close to a lot of attractions. You can tell the owner has put a lot work into the home. Only problem is the noisy intersection the house sits at… cars go zooming by all day, and all night. On a Friday and Saturday night, the traffic noise is pretty bad if you’re a light sleeper.

  • Levi R.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    The pictures don’t do it justice! Very cute and comfortable house with plenty of space for our family. Really convenient short walk to a dog friendly beach, which was a big plus.

  • Siobhan M.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    The house is a great space, comfy king size beds, lovely backyard for our dog, off street parking, good kitchen. Draw back is bathroom off the kitchen has no privacy to the backyard (shower/toilet are private) with the sink area is a hallway. The location is close to the ocean, four short blocks to west cliff drive. The house is on a busy corner due to the road closure on westcliff so a lot of noise during commute times and sunset, as well as the triathlon cycling on Sunday moring but that was fun to watch. Since it was summer, we opened a few windows, which were in need of cleaning, as well as the patio table amd yard. Overall, nice place to stay.

  • Johnny M.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 12, 2024

    ‘By the Sea’ is delightful. Comfortable and sparkling clean The garden too was a pleasure, The kitchen was extremely well stocked with utensils and saucepans and had a delightful range of spices The beautiful sea is just three blocks away and walking takes you past some fantastic gardens.

  • Steve & Roz S.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Jul 29, 2024

    The home was so lovely & comfortable. Within walking distance from the other 3 families we met up with. My daughter was across the street (easy access for my grandsons) and my son was two blocks away (easy access for my granddajghtrt.granddau

  • Kate B.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    We enjoyed our time at this home in SC. We could walk to the nearby park with our kids and to the local grocery store and ice cream shop. Beaches just 5 min away, as well as the Seymour Marine center. Will be coming back!

  • Judy O.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    Loved everything about this property. Anne was available and helpful with questions we had both before and during our stay. The house is adorable and the amenities and sleeping arrangement perfect for us. The location is just blocks from West Cliff’s beautiful ocean view, and conveniently located for us to be able to meet up with relatives staying in the Santa Cruz beach area. And our pups loved it there, especially the enclosed yard! We hope to make this our go-to place to stay for my husband’s annual Santa Cruz get togethers. Thank you to our gracious hosts!?

  • Judy B.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 4, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay at this Santa Cruz house with easy access to beaches, stores and brews. Beds were comfortable, plenty of towels and they had dog proofed the couch with a sheet before we got there. Patio furniture seats 5 and was lovely to sit outside. There are 3 steps up and down to the main part of the house that could be a concern for some.

  • Howard B.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    The house was awesome and in a great location, just a couple of blocks from the bluffs and to some great markets and restaurants. The host was awesome as well, very responsive and helpful. The water main right near the house broke and left us without water for a good part of the day. Ann was not only on top of it with the city but ended up giving us a credit for the inconvenience. Would definitely recommend.

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$188+
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