Light-Filled Carriage House Apartment- Blocks to Beach and Boardwalk

We were impressed with the property and the host! For the same price as a reasonably high end hotel room, you get 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, and a living room. Great for families! And the location is perfect - inbetween boardwalk/beach and downtown, making walking anywhere easy and preferred. We had a couple hot days and host brought us over ice cream - how cool is that? There is a firepit outside nestled in a pretty garden, and a smores kit all prepared. Property is highly recommended!

We absolutely loved our stay here. The place was very cute and clean and we had everything we could possibly need. The beds were extremely comfortable. Perfect spot for walking to the boardwalk. We had an amazing time and definitely plan on booking this place again for family trips to Santa Cruz.

Perfect location. Easy walk to downtown, pier, and boardwalk. Clean rental and friendly hosts.

it’s important to share a few observations that others may want to consider:No air conditioningThe property does not have AC. We checked in around 4:30 PM, and the indoor temperature was 79F. It didn’t begin to cool down until around 9 PM. If you’re sensitive, it’s best to plan activities outside during those hours.Parking situationThe listing mentions that “parking is available,” but this is somewhat misleading. All parking is public and first-come, first-served. We arrived on a Sunday and couldn’t find street parking within a three-block radius. We also couldn’t use the driveway to unload because another vehicle was parked there. For us, convenient parking is a major factor, so this was a significant drawback.Stairs / accessibilityThe unit is located on the second floor, which wasn’t clearly stated in the description. There are approximately 16–18 steps to access it. This could be challenging for families with small children, anyone with injuries, or guests carrying heavy luggage.Interior conditionThe interior feels quite outdated. Rusty sink and a broken doorknob.The TV is relatively small (around 34 inches) considering the viewing distance of about 15" —not a major issue, but something to keep in mind if that matters to you.Outdoor spaceThe outdoor patitio is nice, but it lacks privacy. It is very close to the owners’ area, which made us feel like we needed to keep quiet to avoid disturbing them.LocationThe location is excellent and close to many attractions