Lighthouse Field, 1 Block to Beach, Steamer Lane, Wharf

We will definitely stay here again! We were in Santa Cruz for a surf event at Steamer Lane- the location was great, it was a short easy walk to Steamer Lane and the coffee shop nearby. Also close to downtown Santa Cruz. The house was clean and had everything we needed for a long weekend.

Awesome location for kids/pets being so close to the beach. Coffee shops and a little snack shack within walking distance as well as a dog beach. Place was super clean and had all items to get our 5-day stay kicked off (paper towels, toilet paper, tea, etc.) The beds were SO cozy and we came from a memory foam king size at home. Slept super good! It’s a bit of a wonky “remodel” which will probably bother fellow ADHD/OCD people! Owners seem to have split their main house and turned part of it into a townhome with some structural “quirks”. We booked “entire home” for a reason and were really not happy with the amount of money we paid only to find out we shared multiple walls with others and could hear their movements and conversations. The listing reflects “entire home” and townhome is mentioned only one time in the description so it’s easy to miss. Also, the property really shouldn’t be listed as “pet friendly”. They allow pets, yes, but give specific, non-pet friendly instructions with check in including keeping animals downstairs entirely and to not leave them alone for fear of barking. True animal people do not consider this pet-friendly. Bedrooms are upstairs, not ideal if your pet sleeps in your bedroom with you. If you have young kids, bring a baby gate. The stairs are very steep and not safe for most small children to navigate alone.

Fantastic location. Clean house.

This place was a great choice ! It is RIGHT across from the lighthouse park type area and just a quick walk to the beach. Great for dog walks. Gorgeous neighborhood. The place was so clean and well stocked. Beautiful grounds also and so quiet. The only thing we missed was having a gated area for the dog so we did not have to leash him up to go out for a wiz. Great place tho-did not want to leave?

Such a wonderful place to stay! Super close to the beach, clean, and great communication with the owner. I would highly recommend staying here!

We had a good time. However due to the inclement weather, power went out a few times. We made the best of our stay.

This is one of the best VRBO experiences I’ve had. The house is quaint, clean, comfortable, and in a great location for access to the amenities of town and coast. I will definitely rent again.

Excellent location and the house

Location was just wonderful! Super convenient for the Ironman race in September. Closet doors did not work well, but everything else was fine.

Great location and cozy house. Host is very accommodating. Thank you.

Great location. Easy walk to surf, coffee and snacks.

Great location within easy walking distance to the ocean and an outdoor restaurant.

This was our second stay at this house. It's in a great location close to the ocean and the boardwalk. It's very comfortable with everything we need including to outdoor spaces. Diana is a very responsive host.

Perfect solution for extending family staying for wedding week. Great location for walking on West Cliff Dr along the ocean. Pet friendly but yard is not fenced in. But dog loved walks in neighborhood! Hosts were easy to communicate with.

Great location in a quiet neighborhood. Everything is within walking distance. House was clean and communication with the hosts was very easy.

It was great.

This is a very nice property very close to the water and the boardwalk and beach with a nice beautiful stroll along the shoreline to the main attractions. The house is roomy with a full kitchen and living room. Perfect for a couple with a child.

Fabulous location, had everything we needed, hosts easy to reach and very helpful

I traveled with my family, including two young children. The property is at a great location and well supplied with everything you will need for your stay!

had a pleasant stay

Great place to stay with our 1.5 year old. Close proximity to the dog beach which was wonderful as well as a very cute small park nearby which was big hit.

The location was wonderful, a new part of town for us on the westside. We found the unit to be dark inside with several of the light fixtures not working. The manager was responsive but seemed to be on a tight budget.

We had a great stay with everything we needed close to the surf for a contest this weekend. Super easy walk to surf, maybe 7 minutes to the steps. The kitchen was actually stocked with useful items which I’ve found to be rare in some places. Super easy check in and great access to town. We’ll be back next year. Thank you.

If you’re looking for a quiet peaceful place to relax this is the ideal place to stay, everything was perfect and host was easy to contact and communicate with, beautiful location and close to everything Sant Cruz , would definitely come back for a return trip.

Cozy little spot across from Lighthouse Field park. Comfortable beds. Quiet location.

My daughter couldn’t come home for Christmas from college so we needed to bring Christmas to her. To my delight this ended up being perfect place to relax and stay warm durning storm. Close to beach to watch waves and fully stocked kitchen. Wow. Wonderful

Kitchen has all things needed for preparing meals (pans, coffee maker, potato peeler, whisk, spatula and spoons, etc.) Same with bathrooms and bedrooms. Plenty of sheets, pillows, towels. Very clean. Nice walk to lighthouse and beach.

Great location, lovely home. I do think it is a touch misleading to say that it is pet friendly and

Nice to walk to Steamer Lane to surf, eat at Steamer Supply, and great coffee and croissant at Shrine Coffee. The house is very efficient and comfortable with everything you need except maybe a full roll of paper towels and an extra roll of toilet paper so you don’t have to go to the store right away.