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Brown's Beach House

Vacation home near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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TV, fireplace, offices
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Eastside Santa Cruz vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach. Santa Maria's Beach and Sunny Cove Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Maria's Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Seabright Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Spot - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Brown's Beach House

Summary:

Views of 26th Avenue Beach, Pleasure Point and Sunny Cove!  Walking Distance to Multiple Surf Spots, the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor, Restaurants and More!



The Space:

VR PERMIT # 221339 expires 11/15/2027



Centrally Located Family-Friendly Beach House with Hot Tub and River Rock Fireplace.  Overlooking Santa Maria Beach, with Views of 26th Avenue Beach, Pleasure Point and Sunny Cove!  Walking Distance to Multiple Surf Spots, the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor, Restaurants and More!



Brown's Beach House is a family-friendly Santa Cruz vacation rental home with 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms and over 2,300 square feet of living space overlooking the beach and ocean.   This craftsman-style beach house is walking distance five surf spots, wonderful local restaurants, pizza, shopping, coffee houses, and breweries.



This family-friendly two story beach house features sleeps up to eight guests comfortably.  Two bedrooms come with California King sized beds, the third bedroom comes with a queen sized bed, and there are two twin beds in the fourth room.   Please note that all bedrooms are upstairs, and the living/common space is on the ground level.  Two upstairs decks feature ocean views, and the downstairs porch overlooks the beach.  A large, meditative garden area comes with a big ocean view, as well as a a separate outdoor shower area with hot tub.



Located at the end of an ocean bluff cul-de-sac and overlooking the ocean (please note that this area can get busy during the summer months), the Brown's Beach House offers everything you need for your home away from home, complete with hot tub, stainless steel kitchen appliances, high quality cookware, river rock fireplace, 4 televisions with premium channels along with Netflix and Hulu streaming and high-speed wireless Internet throughout.  A propane gas barbecue, outdoor table and chairs, hot/cold outdoor shower, full-size washer and dryer, Keurig coffee/hot water maker, board games, books and more.



Plenty of onsite parking for up to four vehicles. Your relaxing Santa Cruz beach getaway starts here!



Other Things to Note:

Please contact us directly at Beachnest Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz! We are not constantly monitoring the AirBnB dashboard.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing 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
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

🚨 Top 5 Non-Negotiables 🚨 (Please read before proceeding with your booking) 1. No Parties or Events — Ever Any party, gathering, or event will re...

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Brown's Beach House Santa Cruz
Brown's Beach House Private vacation home
Brown's Beach House Private vacation home Santa Cruz
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Brown's Beach House to the airport?

This vacation home is 15 mi (27-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Brown's Beach House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Brown's Beach House to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 3-minute walk from Santa Maria's Beach and 6-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Brown's Beach House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Brown's Beach House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Brown's Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Brown's Beach House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Brown's Beach House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Brown's Beach House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Brown's Beach House to downtown Santa Cruz?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Twin Lakes.

Brown's Beach House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and well stocked with everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larissa I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house in an ideal location just a short walk to the beach. The view was stunning, house was clean with plenty of space for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and wonderful house with a view to die for. We will definitely make this a destination for many years to come
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience

Everyone in our party loved their stay in this house. Beds we comfortable, linens were soft, the kitchen was well stocked, and the views were exceptional. This house was everything we needed for our party of eight. We can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a home!

We loved the house, location, area, everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick family vacation

The location could not be better and the house was more than spacious enough for 6 adults. The hot tub in the back was a huge bonus add. We would stay again without a doubt.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort with a view

New family memories in a very comfortable home with a magnificent view out the doorstep.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In spite of some record setting rain on New Years Eve, our week long stay was a 5 star experience.

The house, location and amenities exceeded our expectations. More spacious than photos suggest and the hosts equip and stock the house generously. The sea view is spectacular and watching the surfers a great pastime.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

California dreaming

We spent several wonderful days in this beautiful comfy home! Exceeded our expectations! Planning on making this an annual event.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this property was wonderful. The home fit our three-generation group perfectly. Virtually everything was provided, and then some.The home is easy walking distance to two wonderful beaches; parking at the beach can be tight, so this was an added bonus we had not anticipated. We loved the large dining table for our evening game nights, and the large picture windows for watching both the sunrise and moonrise over the ocean. Being lulled to sleep at night listening to the crashing waves...Yup...this is a true Beach House!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach house!

We really enjoyed our stay at this delightful beach house. The house was very clean, comfortable and well equipped. You can’t help but relax here! We adored Kiki the kitty who not only greeted us upon our arrival, but also gave us a sweet farewell. Thanks for sharing your wonderful family home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ghadir k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for family stay

The house was so clean, bigger than what pictures show. 2 family rooms. Kitchen has everything you will need and more. Towels are more than enough and very clean. Great patio sitting for family gathering. This would be the place I would choose when I come back to Santa Cruz
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome seaside cottage

Loved all of it! Spacious, homey, tons to do around the area. Loved having my coffee on the porch while watching the waves break on Santa Maria beach. Exactly what our family needed for Spring Break. Owners livd on property in the back house but we never saw them. It felt private, safe, and relaxing the entire time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Beach House

Every year we plan a local family vacation so that all of our adult kids can join us. Browns Beach House was the perfect spot with the amazing views and beautiful home. The house had everything we needed for cooking, going to the beach, or just relaxing and looking at the view! We also enjoyed Queen Kiki who is the sweetest and affectionate "beach house" cat. The location was perfect...in-between Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola. We will definitely come back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house with ocean view, walking distance to two beaches

Wonderful house for our family's summer trip to the coast. House was clean and well taken care of. Great view of the ocean from the front porch, the kitchen table and upstair balcony. The location is so nice you'll see a steady stream of locals pull up and park across the street (under the no parking sign). Seems like a popular hangout spot. Even the mailman liked it enough to nap in the back of his truck a couple days we were there. Think of it as a thumbs up from the locals for the location. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunshine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Book This Place!

You won’t regret saying at Brown’s Beach House!!! I am very particular with cleanliness and I tell you that this house was CLEAN and GORGEOUS! The view is spectacular and it’s just a 3-5 min walk from the beach access. The house is also very well-stocked with what ever you need in the kitchen and other things like towels, sheets, cleaning supplies, etc. One of our friends is a chef and he enjoyed cooking meals for a party of 9. Check in and check out was a breeze and management was so easy to contact via text messaging. I highly recommend this place for your next Santa Cruz getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great for our family. We appreciated the large, clean well-appointed rooms and your thoughtful hospitality. Not having a closet or a place to hang our clothes in the master was not ok though. There may be a leak. While my husband was sitting at the dining table, a little bit of water came through the ceiling. We think it might be the master toilet. Anyway, we left a plastic storage container directly under the leak. Thank you very much. You have a beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patricia w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

please pass this along to interested parties

This property and our stay was wonderful. The additional charges that keep being added on, increased by VRBO brings us to the decision to avoid renting through VRBO whenever possible. Will try and support local. Would like to talk to someone about this but... hard to locate you corporate people in the maze you have configured.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Amie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, poor lighting

The home is beautifully decorated, great bedding. A few things to bring it up to a full 5 rating: Light bulbs were bright white, rather than soft lighting. A few of the bedside lamps didn't work. Ran out of Toilet Paper. Was told there was a drop coffee maker, but only a Kurig. However there was a grinder and filters, just no drip coffee maker. Would definitely stay again. We brought candles, that helped the lighting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely - Even in the middle of a huge storm

We arrived in the middle of a storm. But the view and sound of the ocean outside were wonderful - evoking the feeling of Christmas in California. The sun did come out on our last day and that too was spectacular. The kitchen was super well stocked and fun for a group who enjoys cooking together. Loved the dining/living room space. Essentially the flow of the first floor was perfect. The bedrooms were lovely, clean, and comfy. Thanks for the wood and the sweet touches. One suggestion for future folks with cat allergies - the house is uber clean, but the dander can have an impact in the first 24hours. Benadryl does the trick. And by Day 2 everyone was fine. Thanks for a lovey stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Beach House

We loved staying at the Brown's Beach House. The kitchen was awesome and nicely stocked with games and towels. The house itself is spacious and cozy. Loved all the parking in the driveway. A couple of things: Know that the great view is not a walk down to the beach but a cliff. Beach access is just 2 blocks down. The spa had a COVID sign on it so we obeyed the rules and didn't use it which was a huge bummer. Then we were told at the end of our visit that we could have used it. We did get charged for it. Also, this cul-de-sac is a gathering place for locals to "Hang" out and do I don't know what? A lot of the time there were cars filled with people even though it says no parking blocking the view. That was a bit frustrating. None of the above are deal breakers but thought they should be mentioned. We will definitely be back. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cinda v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot, amazing location!

The house was lovely and had everything we wanted, close to the beach and sound of waves crashing was so relaxing. It would have been more enjoyable if there was a hot tub that could fit more than 3 people at a time, there is space in the yard for a larger hot tub and certainly it should be used in that way to accommodate the fact that the house can hold 8 people. We were not able to make the hot tub work the first night because the control panel was mislabeled but the very kind property manager sent out the hot tub guy and he sorted out the issue; we were able to use the hot tub by the second day. My only other issue is that the house had those powder-scented plug-ins which made the entire place smell like, well, powder. I am very sensitive to smells and I spent the entire stay finding and unplugging those from the sockets of every room in the house. Maybe fine for some people but definitely not for everyone. Definitely was an issue and distraction for me. Lastly, there is one room with a small queen size bed which felt a bit small compared to all the other bed accommodations which easily fit 2 adults per room. It would be great to stay here again, maybe when the hot tub is upgraded. It’s a great location and really nice home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break 2022

It was a very enjoyable for our entire family and would love to return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Great house, beautiful spot. Close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandi E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation Vibes!

What a beautiful home, next to an unbelievable view! The house had everything you need for a lovely stay. Cozy beds, quiet rooms (except for the ocean waves :), great kitchen, good wifi and we were able to sit in the hot tub in the stunning gardens and then after hot showers we watched a movie on the vrbo tv. We didn't want to leave. It put us in vacation mode from the second we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021