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Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!

Vacation home near Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.With a stay at this Westside Santa Cruz vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 3 miles (5 km) of Monterey Bay. Main Beach and Seabright Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ocean Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Seabright Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!

Amazing location and views, this house captures the very essence of Santa Cruz. Walk to boardwalk, Seabright beach, the wharf, the yacht harbor, downtown Seabright and its variety of restaurants,......there are so many choices, you may choose not to drive during your entire stay.....And with our open floor plan, large windows, huge deck, and amazing views, you may choose not to even leave the house.

This house is perfect for a family retreat. The 35 foot long deck offers amazing views, a BBQ, and tables and chairs for outdoor dining. The dining room/great room has a large table with seating for 8 but can easily hold 10. A large supply of games and puzzles offers more family fun time around the table. Walk downstairs to a huge 'hangout' room that boasts a large flat screen TV with satellite and DVD. There is a love seat, easy chair, sofa/sleeper, and papazan chair for comfortable seating. There are also extra sleeping mats and bean bag chairs in the closets.

The master bedroom offers a queen bed, large flat screen with Dish TV and DVR, and a magnificent view. Bedroom 2 offers a queen bed, and bedroom 3 has a king bed and Dish TV. This house is ideally set up to be shared by two families. With 3 bedrooms and baths, each couple can have their own bedroom, while the kids can pull out the sofa sleeper, throw down some of the provided floor mats, and have a sleep-over in the family room.

For your enjoyment we also provide 2 beach cruisers, a beach umbrella, beach chairs, boogie boards, and an ice chest.

For added convenience and comfort we supply all towels and linens, toilet paper and paper towels.

Come fall in love with our house as so many others have done.

Keywords: Ideal Location, Amazing View, Walking Distance to Boardwalk, Beaches, Wharf, Yacht Harbor

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Return parking permits
Start a load of towels in the washer
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 001078

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk! to the airport?

This vacation home is 15.7 mi (26-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Main Beach and 6-minute walk from Seabright Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk! to downtown Santa Cruz?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 273 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina E., San Diego, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and layout for our family over Thanksgiving. We appreciated the beautiful view and walking distance to the boardwalk and playground nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had everything we needed. Stunning view and good time with family on outside deck. We Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location to the Beach Boardwalk can not be beat! We celebrated my son’s 18th birthday and let him invite friends. The four boys took over the downstairs living area while my husband, daughter and I stayed upstairs. We were blessed with beautiful weather and roasted S’mores on the fire pit in the back. Highly recommend this place for families going to the Boardwalk! Spacious, plenty of seating indoors and outdoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is wonderful. Very close to beach and boardwalk and in a clean, safe neighborhood with stunning views from the expansive, well furnished balcony. It is not fancy inside but extremely clean and comfortable with two living rooms and a table for 10. Lauren texted the day before to make sure we had access information and was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myra A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, easy accessibility to the freeway, in and out of the area.The house was everything that was advertised. The patio was a great place to relax after our daily excursions and the beds were very comfy. We were very pleased.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay! The indoor and outdoor dining area and balcony patio with the viewer spectacular! The bedrooms and beds were very comfortable, with plenty of bedding. Great washer and dryer! Having two water heaters was awesome. Having full size laundry was very handy since we were in town for a race. Our host has a nice closet set up with laundry detergent batteries extra cleaning supplies shampoo conditioner etc. Plenty of hand soap. Much appreciated.A couple of quirky things that might need some attention would be a coffee maker that spit grounds into our coffee and the kitchen is a bit disorganized. Also, there are two metal sheet pans, neither of which actually fit into the oven that is there, so that was a bit of an issue, we made it work somewhat sideways and tilted. There are some mismatched lids etc. Otherwise no complaints whatsoever. We would gladly stay in this home again and we so enjoyed our friends and family in the space. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolene P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view was spectacular. The house was extremely cozy and spacious. The host was very accommodating and had great communication with us. The location was perfect for trips to the beach and the boardwalk. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was super easy. The kitchen was well stocked. I had about 20 family members over for dinner and there was more than enough room inside and outside
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay very much. This is our fifth year in a row staying here. The house is very well stocked with practically everything a family would need!Thank-you again Lauren.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

It was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 2nd time staying there. We love the location, you can walked everywhere. Dinner, beach and coffee shops as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family Spot

We had a wonderful time. The house is equipped for a family stay. And, since we had every age group - toddler to over 70 - we were delighted to be in this house, this location, so close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L., Clark's Summit, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot

Host was very accommodating and was quick to respond to any questions. Location is clutch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

AmyK C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, comfortable beds, the deck and patio are lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent home for a large group or family. My kids and I enjoyed our stay here. All of the beds were very comfortable. Excellent location for walking to the beach, boardwalk and wharf. Beautiful large deck with views of the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location 100

Walking distance to the boardwalk, beach, and Verve coffee and Seabreeze Cafe. Easy to bike from there. House is good for families. Host is easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house near the Beach Boardwalk

This was a great house near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Since you could walk there, you don’t have to pay for parking and they don’t charge admission, so you could go anytime, very convenient. The house itself is a little older, but still really nice even though it’s screaming to be upgraded. Great deck with a great view. No TV in the living room which was annoying and refreshing at the same time. Needs to have some sort of Bluetooth sound system though. All in all, the house was everything we needed it to be. But the location was the best part.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and wonderful host.

We come back to this house every year. Wonderful home and convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cecilia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for Boardwalk

We walked twice to the Boardwalk with our kids, 4 and 8 and it was so easy. We walked to the park behind and up through the neighborhood of lovely historical mansions with their beautifully fragranced manicured gardens spilling into the sidewalk... Walked to 2 restaurants for dinners (5-6 blocks) and to the market for supplies (this walk was about 1/2 mi. ea way) Love the city lights at night. Beds are decent...kitchen definitely needs upgraded...we like to cook and this worked out fine.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo D.

Liked: Cleanliness

In Santa Cruz for a wedding

My husband and I and two adult daughters (not their spouses or college age kids) enjoyed ourselves in this perfect for us place. We were busy with festivities so spent little time “at home”. Would have liked to spend time on that great deck. It was a little chilly though.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at Buena Vista

It was great to be so close to my sister’s house where we were having a family reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning house and perfect location

When you first pull up to this property, it is very unassuming… But the minute you open the door the first words out of your mouth will be “WOW! The door opens to this large living and kitchen area and your eyes go straight to the amazing view out the back windows of the house… the view off the back deck is stunning and is perfect for sitting out there and watching the sunset… It is literally a short walk to the boardwalk, which is amazing considering parking down there is 25… This place was so conveniently located for Boardwalk activities… The inside of the house was very spacious… It is stocked with more than enough blankets, pillows, and towels… I will definitely be booking this place for all my trips to Santa Cruz.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous View!!

We really enjoyed staying at this property. The balcony is gigantic and has wonderful views of the river. The home itself is much larger than it appears in the pictures. The bedrooms are huge, everything is perfectly clean, kitchen is well stocked with equipment, and the furniture (including the beds) is very comfortable. The owner was very accessible and responded immediately to any question we had. My only slight complaint is the description that it is "5 houses from the boardwalk" is a little misleading. It's 5 houses away, down a big hill, over the river and then a bit of a walk after that. Highly recommend this property and will definitely stay there again the next time we are in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

50th birthday reunion

What a wonderful way for a family that is scattered across the US to gather to celebrate our youngest’s 50th birthday. The home was perfect in every way. This was our first experience with renting a home and were pleasantly surprised. We will definitely do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob L., Santa Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location and view

We stayed for a week and enjoyed our time there - short walk to boardwalk and easy river path to downtown. Host great and easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024