Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack

Santa Cruz, California
$436 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

{City Permit: STR18-0008 | TOT #512-955Q}

This stylish, adorable, lovingly-maintained, Westside home is located in a central yet peaceful neighborhood. Ideally located on the corner of Bay & Lighthouse, it’s a short walk to: Cowell’s Beach, Steamer Lane, the lively Municipal Pier and the ever-entertaining Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Take one of our beach cruisers for a short bike ride Downtown, to Mission Street, New Leaf market, the Harbor and beyond. You'll never needto get into your car.

Our well-appointed, but simple home includes an outdoor area that feels very much like part of the home. For a small house, the two bedrooms, loft, kitchen and living room are all quite spacious with loads of natural light. The sunny kitchen is great for entertaining and is outfitted with new appliances, good knives, and stocked with basic supplies like olive oil and spices. The master bedroom has a wonderful King bed, and TV. The second bedroom has a double bed. The loft has a fold-out Queen bed and TV. The living area has comfortable seating and a desk with an iMac.

If it’s exercise you desire, you can clear your head with a 5-mile run on the gorgeous sea wall, winding along the secluded beaches and rocky outcroppings. Stroll out to West Cliff, where the world-class surf ranges from beginner to pro. Pedal up to the stunning UCSC campus or wilder ranch for amazing mountain biking, or just blaze down the scenic coast highway on your roadbike.

If you’re more interested in filling your belly, or your soul, you can ride out to the Westside Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning to pick up fresh produce, meats and flowers. Stop by Kelly’s Bakery for a fresh chocolate eclair or hit the Santa Cruz Yoga Studio for a Vinyasa Class. Kick back at the Bonny Doon wine tasting room or grab a beer at the Santa Cruz Brewery.

If you like to shop you can take a stroll Downtown on historic and vibrant Pacific Avenue. Pop into the many locally-owned businesses. Grab a taco from the Taco Bar at the Palomar Inn, have an intimate dinner at Gabriella’s but be sure to save room for dessert. Penny Ice Creamery has wild flavors made on site with surprising local ingredients.

If you want to take a day trip, there are numerous redwood hikes with swimming holes, a variety of colorful coastal towns, the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, Carmel & Pebble beach, and the San Jose Tech museum.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • 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) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (111 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Kayaking Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Stereo Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request)
  • 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

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Review Review

  • Robin K.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    Wonderful place, close to the cliff walks, and boardwalk. Really excellent backyard that the kids loved running around in. Nice clean cozy space and great for our 4 person family (the kids shared a room). The owners were really accommodating and we will absolutely be back!

  • Jen S.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2025

    Stayed Nov 8, 2025

    Place was perfect!!! Had all the accommodations that made it feel like it was home away from home for a few nights!!! Centrally located to lots to do in Santa Cruz that was within walking distance. Place also had 2 bikes that my sons rode around which gave them some independence as teenagers like. Perfect spot for families! Will definitely keep this on the books for next time we visit the area!

  • Diane F.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 15, 2025

    We stayed at this property for 20 days and it was exactly what we wanted. It accommodated separate visits from three groups of relatives and was very spacious. Everything we needed for time at the beach was supplied. The gates to the backyard locked so we could safely store our w-bikes. Riding along E. Cliff drive as gorgeous. The large picnic table outside was a great amenity and the kitchen was well equipped.we enjoyed the gas fire pit several nights. Brit and Alan were delightful and readily accessible. In all, it was a perfect stay!

  • Kathleen T.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    We had a wonderful time, and will be making this an annual tradition.Thank you, we really enjoyed our stay at your peaceful lovely home.Kathleen, Lillie & Ollie

  • Ben D.

    Submitted May 16, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    We absolutely loved our stay. We did take little ones and there wasn't a bathtub but that's on me for not thinking that through. The location was great, the hosts were easy to work with, price was reasonable. It's a no brainer would easily stay here again.

  • Alice A.

    Submitted May 16, 2025

    Stayed May 8, 2025

    My daughter and I enjoyed being so close to West Cliff Drive, for our long morning runs and walks, while also being only a 20-minute walk to downtown for restaurants. The neighborhood was quiet at night. The beds were very good. There were plenty of towels, and the kitchen had everything we needed. The hosts were very responsive.

  • Rebecca C.

    Submitted Mar 28, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    Cute property with a great location. Host was easy to communicate with. Clean and comfortable. Fire place was a lovely bonus.

  • Reed P.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    Stayed three nights and had an excellent time. Easy/quick drive to the Henry Cowell redwoods, day tripped to Monterrey, hit some local seafood and coffee spots (shoutout to Verve Coffe Roasters!) took the provided beach cruisers out for evening rides to watch the surfers along the coast taking on the remnants of the big swell that wrecked the pier. Condo wasn't huge, but was nicely equipped. Backyard was nice for hanging out, did some grilling and sat by the fire pit. Kids enjoyed sleeping in the pull-out bed in the loft, just had to be careful going up/down the steps. Definitely recommend this place based on the amenities and location. Worked well for two couples in the bedrooms and two kids in the loft, but that was definitely maxing it out. Enjoy!

  • Mathilde L.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2024

    Stayed Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed there for 3 weeks with my baby while husband was working in the area. Great location for walks along the coasts in the morning. Easy beach access. Beach gear was very useful (towels, chairs, umbrella). The host provided baby stuff which was very appreciated. Comfy beds, calm at night and fun backyard. Highly recommend!

  • Kerry G.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    We were so happy to all be together as a family!! Fit everyone perfectly.. Nice and cozy and close walking distance to everything. Hope to stay again if we're able to come to Santa Cruz again :-)

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