Oceanfront Santa Cruz!

Top rated by guests
Sunset view from the deck.
View from Dining Area with open spacious view back to Kitchen.
Kitchen.
Kitchen Appliances.
Desk with WiFi - bring your laptop and check your email or work remotely.
review stars
9.2Outstanding
(118 Ratings)
"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!"
Michelle S.
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9.2 / 10.0
Outstanding(118 Ratings)

House in Santa Cruz, CA

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

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 2 twin beds and walk out slider onto rear deck, bedroom a queen bed 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.

Amenities at Oceanfront Santa Cruz!

Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Garden
Kettle
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Sofa bed
Ironing facilities
Towels
Desk
Hairdryer

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Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10.0
Outstanding(118 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 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!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 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.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jan 2025
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.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Aug 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.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Oceanfront Santa Cruz!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Oceanfront Santa Cruz! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Oceanfront Santa Cruz!?

We found 23 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, non-smoking, tv, coffee/tea maker, and refridgerator.


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