Oceanfront Santa Cruz!

Santa Cruz, California
$1257 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Quotes from previous guests: We had a great time in Santa Cruz. The property is in a great location and has everything we needed. We will be back again!
We love just relaxing at the home, walking to the beach each day, and watching the sunset. We always leave feeling refreshed. The owner is easy to communicate with and very accommodating. We can’t wait to return next year.
I never got tired of enjoying the view from the living room, dining room or patio - morning or evening. We even saw otters and sea lions frolicking in the sea.

This upscale, elegant, spacious home is perfect to enjoy all the Monterey Bay has to offer. With a great open reverse floor plan, the beach house is conveniently located on scenic West Cliff Drive, the jewel of Santa Cruz. Beach House is close to everything, half way between the Wharf and Natural Bridges State Park and has 180 degree views of the Monterey Bay. You can watch the surfers at Mitchell's Cove while you lounge on your private deck.

Enter on first floor where you will find 3 bedrooms: bedroom 1 queen bed, bedroom 2 with a futon king size bed and walk out slider onto rear deck, bedroom 3 with a 2 twin beds and also a slider onto the rear deck. The laundry room has a front loading washer/dryer for your convenience. Elegant full bath downstairs is roomy and beautiful with two sinks and a walk in shower.

The back yard is fenced and has a nice large deck with Weber gas barbecue.

Go upstairs to the main floor and take in the spectacular view afforded by the open floor plan. Floor to ceiling windows look out at the Bay where you can watch the whales go south in the fall and north in the spring with their calves. Step out on the deck and watch dolphins play in the surf. Otters and sea lions play and feed in the kelp beds right across the street.

Upstairs you will find the main living area with the following spaces:
The elegant primary bedroom suite and bath with a luxury king bed and wall mounted 32' LCD TV to catch your favorite show while you drift off to sleep. The en suite bath has a fantastic walk in shower, two sinks and lots of room.

The spacious kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, pots/pans/cookware and all the cooking gadgets you need, including an espresso machine, a drip coffee machine, a coffee grinder, a blender, a mixer and a toaster. You can celebrate, entertain and cook to your heart's content. Everything you need to prepare that special celebration dinner or your family's evening meals is right there.

The living room has comfortable seating for the family. There is also a fold out couch which sleeps two comfortably.

Enjoy the 43 HDTV/wall mounted LCD TV with attached DVD player, or just relax to the gentle sounds of the surf. The dining room seats up to 10 people in comfort and style with custom built-in bench and cushions. Located just off the deck, the dining area has great ocean views. There is also a half-bath on this level.

The deck has seating so you can watch the beautiful sunsets while enjoying a glass of wine or dinner outside.

Right down the street toward the east is the Wharf, the Boardwalk and Downtown Santa Cruz. Right down the street to the west is Mitchell's Cove, Natural Bridges State Park and Long Marine Lab.

Here are the most common FAQ's. If you have other questions not covered here please don't hesitate to email:

-Check in is at 4pm, check out is at 11am.

-The home is located on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz, CA. The exact address is provided when booking.

-Beaches: Two beaches are within walking distance. The beach at Mitchell's Cove is visible from the deck of the property and it is about a 5 minute walk to the stairs to the beach. Main Beach, Wharf & Boardwalk are about 8 blocks away.

-Bring binoculars to watch the otters, dolphins, whales and shore birds from the balcony.

-Jackets are needed in the evening all year round in Santa Cruz.

-Parking: There are 2 parking spaces on the property on the driveway. Additional overnight on-street parallel parking is available.

-To reserve: Your reservation will be accepted as soon as you pay the quoted price.

-Note about pets: We used to allow pets, but many guests did not prevent them from damaging the rugs and woodwork, so we now have a strict no pets policy. Any guest who brings a pet will be charged an additional deep cleaning fee to cover the cost of cleaning all rugs and the property, which will be deducted from their deposit.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Service Animals Only (pets Not Allowed)
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    At Least 80% Organic Food Composting Locally Sourced Food Is Prioritized Recycling Unit Size: 2800 Sq Ft (260 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Italian
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Sailing Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Ocean On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Limited Housekeeping
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    2 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators 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 : 10

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Review Review

  • Mary T.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2025

    Stayed Dec 21, 2025

    Fantastic stay in Santa Cruz!This VRBO was very well equipped and spotless. The location is unbeatable—right on the oceanfront and completely walkable to the beach and nearby attractions. It was perfect for our whole family, with plenty of space and everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it.

  • Andres A.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2025

    Stayed Dec 18, 2025

    This is a special place. House is beautiful & very well equipped. The location cannot be beat.

  • Michelle S.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    We had a great time in Santa Cruz. The property is in a great location and has everything we needed. We will be back again!

  • Mark R.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    The property was amazing and in a great location..The sad truth was the level of cleanliness was not up to par for what we paid per night. The carpets on stairs were worn and dirty and needed to be replaced. A large shag carpet in the main living area smelled so bad we were forced to roll it up for the duration of our stay.

  • Terry O.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 16, 2025

    This was a perfect family reunion location for 4 siblings with families and 2 medium size dogs. We so appreciate the use of the garage, especially for the older people with mobility issues. The house is well stocked with all the necessary kitchen appliances and utensils. The Wharf is just a little a mile to walk to. There are two great dog beaches close by for the pups to run around off-leashed. The bocci court in the backyard was a great added bonus. Thank you, Merc, for sharing your home. We look forward to making more wonderful memories at your home.

  • Chelcey L.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2025

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    We have rented this home once a year for the past four years and always have a lovely stay. The views are amazing and the location cannot be beat. Due to the recent storms, there has been construction out front for our past two stays, but our stays were still great and the construction actually made the street more quiet. That being said, the construction is almost complete. We love just relaxing at the home, walking to the beach each day, and watching the sunset. We always leave feeling refreshed. The owner is easy to communicate with and very accommodating. We can’t wait to return next year.

  • Diane F.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    Our family with three adult children now with families. We have been taking a week trip to the California coast since 1997. This home and location are superior. We have 3 areas to park and there is nearby parking if needed. The clean, open floor plan allows for games, meals and amazing views. 3 rooms on the entry level with a bathroom and laundry. Upper area has large living area, deck and a large update kitchen. The main bedroom with en-suite bath is upstairs. Safe and scenic walk to light house in a few minutes. Very close walking beach access or drive to other close beaches. The host is responsive and see Immediately they take great care to have clean and uncluttered living area to ensure a nice stay. We absolutely love this house and location.

  • Douglas L.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    The huge problem was the ocean view was ruined by huge construction equipment and cranes

  • Sue D.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    Very conducive as a beach house for our family. Plenty of space. Love the upstairs living area with all the amenities! Charmin TP was great! A lot of rentals skimp on paper towns and TP. We even played Bocce Ball outside. Even better locations for the Iron Race the kids participated in.

  • Robert B.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 26, 2024

    Our three-household family gathers every August for several days in a nice vacation spot. In the past, we reserved a large cabin at Lake Tahoe. This year, we decided to spend a week near beaches in Santa Cruz. The house on W. Cliff Drive was perfect for us. We'll have to do it again someday.

  • James D.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    Nice view, beautiful home.

  • linda l.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    not at all of what was on the website. the website stated on the beach it wasn't said tennis no such,from the upstairs balcony all you could see was an outdoor potty and big trucks, hammering all day. the worst was a kitchen upstairs which was never stated. CA has a disability act that must be disclosed and wasn't. Frankly I never heard of a kitchen upstairs. I never would have rented this property if I knew what was really there! carpets dirty and smelly. I give it a 1

  • Carolyn H.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed May 17, 2024

    Property is amazing and perfectly sized to accommodate 3 couples, two grands (almost 7 and 9) and two well-behaved dogs, who were never left alone at the property.

  • John R.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    the property is very nice. The windows were very dirty and there is major construction directly across the street impacting the views which should have been disclosed to us.

  • Lori H.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 8, 2024

    The view was awesome praying you get the road construction taken care of Loved how there were plenty of essential provided for kitchen , bath and laundry

  • Lorraine F.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    Lovely, spacious home with beautiful ocean view and well-stocked kitchen! Lucked out with sunny weather all week!

  • Denette d.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    Great location and view. We came for my daughter's UCSC graduation. The host was prompt in answering all my questions. We had a great time and will be back.

  • Angela M.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 23, 2024

    Family and friends gathered over Memorial weekend for a lovely time enjoying local beaches (two in walking distance) and the Boardwalk scene . I goofed on the registration and the host bent over backwards to accommodate our party. Extremely clean, great fenced yards

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