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Gorgeous "Green" Westside House

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront vacation home near Monterey Bay

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Natural Bridges State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Beachfront retreat .Your stay at this Westside Santa Cruz vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Also, Neary Lagoon Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Cowell's Beach - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mission St BBQ - ‬6 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.

Gorgeous "Green" Westside House

No George Foreman grill here! This is a full home, with a full kitchen, driveway and yard in a great location. Walk to the new Rail Trail! Our charming, solar-powered house has many tech comforts and environmentally-conscious features. We are on the West Side near everything: Boardwalk, UCSC, downtown, famous surf spots, Wilder Ranch... You can walk to so many interesting places - enjoy Surf City. Park in our big driveway, charge your EV. Bike sharing nearby.

Gorgeous deck (and outdoor shower) off the master bedroom. Pergola, sitting walls, big patio, garden. It's gorgeous. Check out the photos!

This is not an apartment/studio/cottage, it's an actual house with a yard!

Cozy, light, airy home blocks from west cliff with Queen bed and full+single bunkbeds. A place for families, couples and mellow getaways. Modern home set up with SONOS sound system (master bedroom, living room, and deck). Living room has flat screen with APPLE 4K TV. Second bedroom has flatscreen with AMAZON TV. Green features: 28 Solar panels, 1100 gallons of rain barrels, compost, electric car charger, ultra low-flow toilet, drought resistant yard. tankless water heater, LED bulbs throughout, energy-efficient appliances.

Our home has nice light, fully equipped kitchen, gas oven and heat, washer/dryer, wireless internet, big flat screen TV. Brand new Tuft & Needle (Queen) bed in master bedroom. SleepMaster Memory Foam Therapeutic mattresses in guest room. All beds have the Sleep Defense System. Sunny backyard with gas BBQ. If you drive an electric car, charger in driveway! All that you would expect to be in a home is available for you to use (hair dryer, etc, etc).

Quiet family friendly street, but only a block from Mission street, downtown, beach, Kelly's bakery, Surf City Vintners (10+ wine tasting rooms in one complex), great restaurants, CVS, natural foods store, Safeway, CVS and more. University is just up the hill. Take the bus: it stops only 100 yards away. Steamer Lane and Cowells are close by.

This is a home for mature guests and not the place for partying college students. If you have little ones, we can provide a brand new Pack&Play and High Chair. Pet and allergy free.

REGISTERED GUESTS ONLY.

Absolutely NO SMOKING inside.

HOT TUB is OFF LIMITS for liability reasons.

About your host - we have been teachers in the area for over 18 years.

We make ourselves fully available - please contact us at ANY time.

NOTE: We have a wonderful tenant who lives in the studio out back. It's a separate residence and should have zero affect on you. She is super nice. Most likely, you'll never meet her.

NOTE: One of us might stay in the garage studio while you are here. You will not notice us, except for watering the garden some mornings, and we'll be on site to help in any way.

We have a sweet doggy, Luke. If he is here, he'll be in the garage with us.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Absolutely NO SMOKING inside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

REGISTERED GUESTS ONLY. Absolutely NO SMOKING or VAPING inside. Thank you. NO PETS, please. HOT TUB is OFF LIMITS for liability reasons.
Please take shoes off inside the home. Thanks! PLEASE do not bring sand into the house -It will ruin our wood floors. We have an outdoor shower.
Please wash dishes by hand rather than use the dishwasher. No parties, just the registered guests.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: NO PETS, sorry!

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NO SMOKING inside

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
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 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. 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 deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gorgeous "Green" Westside House to the airport?

This vacation home is 17.2 mi (30-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gorgeous "Green" Westside House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Gorgeous "Green" Westside House to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gorgeous "Green" Westside House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gorgeous "Green" Westside House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous "Green" Westside House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gorgeous "Green" Westside House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Gorgeous "Green" Westside House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Gorgeous "Green" Westside House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Gorgeous "Green" Westside House to downtown Santa Cruz?

This vacation home is 1.3 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Reviews

Gorgeous "Green" Westside House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amy K., Toronto, Canada

Cute little house in convenient location

This rental is a cute little 'cottage-style' house in a convenient location with lots of amenities nearby (especially Verve coffee - went there every day). The hosts are very nice and helpful. One thing I did not like was that it appeared that this house was actually where the hosts lived, as all of their things were there including their clothes in the closet, fridge full of food, bathroom toiletries everywhere, and their pictures on the wall. I have never stayed in a VRBO where this was the case and it gave me a strange feeling of staying at relatives where you don't feel entirely comfortable instead of paying money for a rental. Personally, I would not choose to do this again in the future but others may not mind.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Wonderful weekend.

Cozy home. Perfect location for our new needs. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R.

Terrific house

Wonderful stay. Great location and very inviting house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017

8/10 Good

ellen s.

Great location

We enjoyed the easy walk to the waterfront and convenience to our family. The home had everything we needed and had a nice feel. I am a bit of a neat freak so my big complaint is that it wasn't super clean. The bathroom had long hairs on the floor. One suggestion I'd like to make is to turn off the back light at night. It let a lot of light in the master bedroom.

10/10 Excellent

MOHIT G.

Excellent stay; Courteous owners

I stayed over New Year weekend, and had a fantastic time. The house is comfortable; parking is ample; and owners are helpful and easily reachable. Will recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

Great for UCSC visits.

Great location, especially for UCSC visits. Lovely neighbor dropped off fresh eggs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Michaelle S.

The property was as furnished as pictured, comfortable , clean and we enjoyed our stay

Though we had a great stay, property seemed smaller than pictured.