Santa Cruz Oceanfront Escape with Panoramic Views!

Santa Cruz, California
$1041 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Relax in style at this spacious home (sleeps 8) perched right on the water (Permit: 211324). Just steps to the sand and a one-minute walk to Moran Lake Beach, this home offers panoramic 180° views of the beautiful bay from Monterey/Carmel all the way to Santa Cruz. By day, soak up the sunshine and ocean activity; by night, enjoy the sparkling Santa Cruz city lights and breathtaking sunsets. Gather on the expansive oceanfront deck with a gas grill, dining set, and lounges—perfect forBBQs, sunsets, or simply relaxing with a book. An additional upper deck off the master suite provides a private perch for quiet mornings or stargazing evenings.
This is one of the best spots for world-class surfing at Pleasure Point and WindanSea—surfboards are included! Watch surfers, sailboats, seals, otters, dolphins, and pelicans right from your deck, or hop on the bike path (bikes provided) and ride to Capitola.
You’re just minutes from dining, coffee shops, breweries, and nightlife. The Harbor is nearby for fishing trips or waterfront restaurants, and Capitola Village offers boutiques, cafés, and plenty of coastal charm.
After a day of adventure, cozy up by the fire, gather for games, or fall asleep to the sound of the waves. This is the perfect balance of relaxation, natural beauty, and Santa Cruz’s vibrant coastal lifestyle.

The Space:
- Sleeps up to 8 guests comfortably
- 3 King beds, 1 Queen bed
- 3 full bathrooms
- The master king suite comprises the entire second story w/ breathatking oceanfront views and private deck w/ bistro table
- The office offers a king bed w/ walk in shower and is detached through the interior courtyard for privacy
- A second king bedroom in main area also opens to interior courtyard
- A third bedroom in main area has a queen
- Smart TV in family room and each bedroom w/ streaming capabilities (no cable or local channels)
- WIFI throughout the home
- The Family Room has a gas fireplace
- Hot/cold outdoor shower and a water filtration system
- Parking for 4 (3 cars in driveway depending on size and 1 car in garage)
- Fully stocked kitchen w/ drip coffee maker and Keuirg
- Kitchen, Dining, & Family Room all have stunning ocean views on 1st level
- Dining area offers seating for 8 plus 4 stools at the kitchen counter
- Outdoor dining offers seating for 8, gas grill and 2 lounges
- Washer and dryer w/ 2nd dryer in garage
- Beach buggy provided

Note:
- Moran Lake Beach is just a quick 1-minute walk away! Simply head down 4 homes and access the sand from East Cliff. Please note, there isn't direct beach access from in front of the house. Sometimes the sand does sit in front where you can access from main beach.
- No gatherings or parties allowed (strictly enforced). We are very respectful of our neighbors. This home is your retreat for rest and relaxation
- NO PETS
- No Smoking
- We may have landscapers, pest service and other property maintenance done. You may see or hear these service professionals during your stay as they let themselves in gate to service as needed.
- We are required to stick to our cancellation policy and we suggest adding trip insurance for any last minute issues that may impact your travel (Weather, Illness, etc).

Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire home and garage.

The Neighborhood
Santa Cruz, California, is a charming coastal town where natural beauty meets vibrant culture. From the sparkling beaches along East Cliff Drive—perfect for surfers, sunbathers, and outdoor lovers—to the classic fun of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, there’s something here for everyone. Stroll downtown to discover eclectic shops, local art, live music, and delicious dining, or take in the breathtaking ocean views and fresh seafood at the Santa Cruz Wharf. Whether you’re looking for adventure or a peaceful escape, Santa Cruz has it all. This home is your retreat for rest and relaxation—not for large gatherings or parties. Kindly help to preserve the peaceful, welcoming atmosphere that makes Santa Cruz such a special place for everyone to enjoy.

Getting Around:
- Moran Lake Beach (2 minute walk)
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk + Main Beach (15 minute drive)
- Capitola Village (10 minute drive)
- Whole Foods Market, New Leaf, Trader Joes, Safeway (10 minute drive)
- The Mystery Spot (15 minute drive)
- The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park (15-20 minute drive)
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (25 minute drive)
- Monterey Bay Aquarium (1 hour drive)

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

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets 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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2100 Sq Ft (195 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

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

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Privileges Hiking Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Sailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

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

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) 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 : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Anne C.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2026

    Stayed Jun 3, 2026

    Terrific location and very comfortable with expansive ocean views. The host was very communicative to make our stay better and more convenient for us.

  • Ryan S.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2026

    Stayed May 15, 2026

    Beautiful location and spectacular views. The kitchen is reasonably well equipped. The beds are comfortable and the layout is good. The property no longer has easy beach access due to missing stairs, but that is a minor issue since the access is a short walk away.

  • Tonya H.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2026

    Stayed May 26, 2026

    Fantastic view!!

  • Tim L.

    Submitted May 12, 2026

    Stayed May 7, 2026

    Unobstructed views of the beach and ocean

  • Mari F.

    Submitted May 3, 2026

    Stayed Apr 25, 2026

    A great location and perfect for our family.

  • Richard M.

    Submitted Apr 10, 2026

    Stayed Apr 6, 2026

    For the price that we paid for this one the best thing was the views, on another note could of used a better cleaning prior to our stay, upstairs tv wasn't a smart tv it did have dvd player connected but I didn't have any dvd's with me, some of the BR wall mirrors had some corners chipped on them, the glass top on one dresser had a broken corner on it, the dining room table had a worn out piece of plexiglass sheet on it with a split on one side, the kitchen sink had a note on it saying to make sure sprayer is all the way retracted back in or else it would leak below. Like I said for what we paid I believe some of these minor issues could of been addressed other than that the views were amazing beautiful location

  • Rachel V.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2026

    Stayed Apr 3, 2026

    Very clean, amazing location.

  • William Z.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2026

    Stayed Feb 5, 2026

    Keys left in kitchen were for wrong door. Lock box keys were fine.

  • Larry L.

    Submitted Feb 26, 2026

    Stayed Feb 20, 2026

    Location was amazing. Well stocked kitchen.

  • Chandler S.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    Unbelievable location — we saw sea otters and dolphins from the porch, and it’s truly magical to have this view of the ocean and hear the waves crash while sitting at the dining table. Easy walk to a lovely, uncrowded beach. Our hosts were incredibly responsive to our questions and quickly addressed issues.

  • Holly B.

    Submitted Feb 5, 2026

    Stayed Jan 22, 2026

    Lovely location! We were very happy about our stay here.

  • Terri S.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    Was a perfect long weekend at the beach. Home had all the comforts along with insanely beautiful views. So Grateful!

  • Barbara V.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    This house was all about the views, the outside deck perched above the crashing waves! We loved the beautiful sunsets, dolphin, seal, otter and pelican sightings. The house had everything we needed and was well equipped and comfortable for 8 people. Unfortunately the house was musty upon entering and lingered the entire stay especially in the studio bedroom...A few air fresheners may have helped. Bedrooms and linens were very comfy and nice. Parking in the driveway was tight and tricky being on such a busy road but we still appreciated having room for 4 cars. All in all a wonderful stay!

  • Connie A.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2025

    Stayed Sep 28, 2025

    Absolutely wonderful time at this property. Could not ask for a better view!!

  • Melody F.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    2nd time we've stayed here. Group of 6 women. You are right on the water at high tide mist hits the deck. Great amenities too.

  • Kathleen M.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    Great house! This was our second stay and we will hopefully be back! The house is perfect for 8 adults with a separate en suite entrance to a hotel like king room and the upstairs penthouse is AMAZING. Right on the water, great deck, private, next to a mostly locals beach. Its really my favorite spot. Walk to market deli too! We spent most of our time on the huge deck and had dinners around the dining table inside. Kitchen has just about everything you need except we would have liked a couple of sheet trays but we improvised. We watched all the football on sunday in the large great room which was lots of fun 10/10

  • Scott E.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 14, 2025

    Nice house, great view, kitchen had nice appliances. Pretty well equipped and clean. The little things that could have helped- portable fans (it was warm the day we arrived, no way to move the air, especially upstairs), Kleenex, napkins, COTTON sheets- polyester doesn't breath and isn't comfortable. Could also have used some tea mugs, small spoons (a mixed bag of silverware), and maybe a set of wine glasses. We bought some salt and pepper 'cause there wasn't any. At this price point these additions would have been nice.

  • Mike M.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 18, 2025

    The house was outstanding we would definitely rent that house again.

  • Manisha S.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    The view was spectacular. The sound of waves crashing nonstop is something this place offers.There were some issues:Dishes were not washed properly, so we had to re-wash a bunch of them before using.The microwave was broken.There is construction happening next door and it seems the property manager is not really in touch about this so one of the days we ended up experiencing loud machine noises coming from the patio next door (it would have been nice to be informed before we booked the place). Overall, the place could be better managed.

  • usman s.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    Beautiful location and view but the place is little bit run down.Mainly the studio bathroom has a strong mildew smell.

  • Karen O.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    The trip to our favorite location , Santa Cruz , was AWSOME . The weather was perfect, the location of the home , perfect . One huge setback was Construction at each house on either side of this house. We arrived on Friday afternoon to construction trucks on both sides of the driveway with considerable construction noise. It’s not the homeowners fault BUT a HEADS-UP would of been very appreciative !! The pictures make the inside of the home look much bigger but it did fit our family needs. “ THE DECK IS THE SELLING POINT , your practically on top of the water and that’s what we wanted ( no foot traffic or roads to spoil you from the water ) going down to the water is a short walk 4-5 houses away . The kitchen was nice and had most of what you will need ( has No cookie sheet pans , pantry was just minimal and fridge nothing — so bring Everything you’d want for a recipe ). Bathrooms were nice and beds OK — a little hard , but spacious . Street side very congested and you are right before a curve with no sidewalks. We brought bikes but didn’t feel comfortable riding by the house and took the bikes to another location to ride. All- in- all celebrating my husband’s 70th, our sons 50th and our other sons 43rd Birthday was very Special at our favorite Santa Cruz with a Very nice home that meet our needs.

  • adrienne c.

    Submitted Apr 30, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    Stunning views and fully provisioned kitchen. Had a wonderful time enjoying the hone

  • shawn d.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2025

    Stayed Mar 15, 2025

    house overall had great views of Ocean and if you book this house this is why your staying here. the lights in master bathroom didn't work. property manager had 2 people over 2 days come out and they were fixed. Washer does not work well at all. Spin cycle would not work without the washer going out of balance. Wife was very fustrated with planning on washing kids clothes. The listing said it had private stairs to the beach area. There is no stairs but access to beach is a few houses down. Finally we booked this trip about 6 months prior to arrival. We were very surprised to show up and find out the house had been up for sale for several months prior to our arrival. We were never notified that property could have potential sale at anytime. This was lesson learned on our part to check into prior. Would have really ruined our trip if we found out late that are booking was cancelled due to sale of property.

  • Cristine H.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2025

    Stayed Mar 1, 2025

    Beautiful stay any time of the year. We saw a lot of marine life this time at Pleasure Point- otters, sea lions, harbor seals, flocks of birds and couldn’t discern if they were dolphins or sharks feeding! We were efficiently assisted with a few needs (more TP, dishwasher soap, fireplace lighter/directions.)Close proximity to Capitola and beach/boardwalk is always fun.Bedroom size/location for a friend vs family stay is the only challenge, which we solve by taking turns.

  • Jonna B.

    Submitted Dec 15, 2024

    Stayed Dec 12, 2024

    Enough room for the family, beautiful place with stunning view!

  • Louise S.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2024

    Stayed Nov 3, 2024

    Gorgeous view of the ocean..with a huge deck with many chairs to sit on and relax while watching the waves crash on the beach. Huge bay windows in family room to watch the sunsets while having dinner on a big table that seats 8. The house is seconds away from Santa Cruz and Capitola.

  • Amanda S.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with our family. The stunning views, perfect location, and thoughtful amenities made our stay so comfortable and enjoyable. We loved being so close to the beach, walking to get coffee and burritos:) and taking in the views from the back deck and family room. Many sweet memories were shared and we hope to return soon!

  • John C.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    My husband and I and my three adult children and their spouses came to celebrate my 65th birthday. This house was perfect size for all of us. We really enjoyed the sunsets, watching whales and hanging on the deck. It had everything we need. We were there for five nights and did have to pick up extra toilet paper and paper towel.

  • Barbara V.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 16, 2024

    Loved hanging out on the large deck right on the ocean. Well appointed and well stocked.

  • Melody F.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 12, 2024

    Wow, this house had it all. The location right on water. Sound of waves will loll you to sleep. We were o group of 6 friends, very comfy beds. Great entertaining dnrm & lvrm. Outside shwr in courtyard to wash off sand. Easy walk to sandy beach.stay here again.We es dwn.

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