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SUMMERTIME FUN @ 26TH AVE BEACH HOUSE HOT TUB, GARDEN, FAMILY FRIENDLY

Family-friendly stay near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
A house with a patio area featuring outdoor furniture and a grill.
A front porch with a white door, potted plants, and a yellow chair.
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Pleasure Point Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪63 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 Capitola Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Moran Lake Beach and Santa Maria's Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Moran Lake Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Maria's Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pleasure Point Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Moreno - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬4 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.

SUMMERTIME FUN @ 26TH AVE BEACH HOUSE HOT TUB, GARDEN, FAMILY FRIENDLY

SC County VR Permit #VR00002.
Custom built by and for the owners. This 1500 square foot, two bedroom, 1 bath house has much to offer the active beach lover in addition to the sun worshipping lounger.
Ideally located one block up from 26th Ave beach and conveniently centered in Santa Cruz from Capitola to downtown Santa Cruz and the World famous Beach Boardwalk. This sweet beach home beckons visitors to relax in a peaceful atmosphere. Fall asleep to the sounds of crashing waves and wake up to the scent of the ocean. Guests can walk or bike to many desired places around town and avoid the hassles of driving and parking. Guests love staying in our friendly neighborhood, walking, playing at the beach, watching surfers and abundant wildlife just off our shoreline.
This house is a breath of fresh air with an open floor plan, hardwood floors, fireplace centerpiece, vaulted ceilings, skylights, spacious kitchen and living area.
The gourmet kitchen is a food lovers delight, focused around a granite slab island for easy gathering and food prep. There is a double electric oven, 5 burner gas stove top, warming drawer, microwave oven, TVs throughout the house.
The kitchen is stocked with basic cooking essentials. There are fresh flowers and living plants throughout the house.
*Provision services or catering can be provided by request. For example, local farmers market produce and fresh local fish.
In addition to the comforts of this home, guests can enjoy the fireplace on cool Central Coast evenings as well as the deluxe Dimension One therapy hot tub and convenient outdoor shower after a surf session or beach run. The outdoor yards are wonderfully manicured and fully fenced. There is a Weber gas BBQ, patio furniture, umbrella, fire pit and hammock in the back yard. Washing machine and dryer in garage. Off street parking for several cars.
For the working vacation, wireless high speed internet is available throughout the house.
Active families will appreciate this house has available wetsuits, boogie boards, beach chairs, wagon, beach toys, Pack and Play, high chair lots of children's books and toys in garage as well as movies. The Live Oak library is a short walk away and is surrounded by Corcoran Lagoon which is home to Great White Herons and many other types of animals and birds.There is wood for beach bonfires and a small portable BB-Q.
There are so many great things to do in our neighborhood that it is possible to spend a week or longer and never have to drive anywhere.
During the Summer months and holiday breaks there is a five day minimum stay, unless there are small gaps between to be filled in for shorter visits.


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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: 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
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Bodyboard
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
The departure instructions are listed on the contract that is on the booking website as well as posted on the refrigerator in the house.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

6 guests Max Spa rules must be adhered to. Registered renters only to use the spa. No visiting pets inside house. Quite time 10PM to 8AM
No Parties

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

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, 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Fall In SC Sun Sand & Surf Private vacation home Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

How close is SUMMERTIME FUN @ 26TH AVE BEACH HOUSE HOT TUB, GARDEN, FAMILY FRIENDLY to the airport?

This vacation home is 13.8 mi (17-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does SUMMERTIME FUN @ 26TH AVE BEACH HOUSE HOT TUB, GARDEN, FAMILY FRIENDLY have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is SUMMERTIME FUN @ 26TH AVE BEACH HOUSE HOT TUB, GARDEN, FAMILY FRIENDLY to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Moran Lake Beach and 9-minute walk from Santa Maria's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does SUMMERTIME FUN @ 26TH AVE BEACH HOUSE HOT TUB, GARDEN, FAMILY FRIENDLY offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at SUMMERTIME FUN @ 26TH AVE BEACH HOUSE HOT TUB, GARDEN, FAMILY FRIENDLY?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at SUMMERTIME FUN @ 26TH AVE BEACH HOUSE HOT TUB, GARDEN, FAMILY FRIENDLY?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at SUMMERTIME FUN @ 26TH AVE BEACH HOUSE HOT TUB, GARDEN, FAMILY FRIENDLY?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does SUMMERTIME FUN @ 26TH AVE BEACH HOUSE HOT TUB, GARDEN, FAMILY FRIENDLY have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does SUMMERTIME FUN @ 26TH AVE BEACH HOUSE HOT TUB, GARDEN, FAMILY FRIENDLY have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is SUMMERTIME FUN @ 26TH AVE BEACH HOUSE HOT TUB, GARDEN, FAMILY FRIENDLY to downtown Santa Cruz?

This vacation home is 2.8 mi away from Santa Cruz.

SUMMERTIME FUN @ 26TH AVE BEACH HOUSE HOT TUB, GARDEN, FAMILY FRIENDLY Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 277 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

T S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time, we would definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time to stay, and we loved it once again! The house is in a perfect location to the beach, very quick walk. Also a short drive to the boardwalk. The home is clean and bright and open and fit our family. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sola and Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the house! So comfy, bright and sunny with all the windows. Comfy couch, king bed, and well stocked kitchen. Plus only a 3 minute walk to the ocean! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laya l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great experience! We already want to plan another trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a great experience staying in Cathy and Andre's home. The home was clean and quiet, with an impressive display of indoor/outdoor plants, and an assortment of local bird species that seemed to be enjoying the outdoor feeder and yard. We'd definitely book again during a future trip to Santa Cruz!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near the beach and easy drive to restaurants and grocery stores. Cathy was easy to communicate with and offered earlier check-in when the cleaners were done. Our family had a wonderful time with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tejay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tadashi N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house! The front yard is amazing and very relaxing. We enjoyed the hot tub and hammock in the backyard. The location is great and a short walk from the beach. The house was exactly how the pictures looked. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leeza K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay. Great location and very clean! Cathy was an excellent host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable stay for our family trip. Lots of games to try and the kids loved reading in the hammock. Short walk to the beach where we saw lots of wildlife and folks enjoying the surf. Convenient to everything we wanted to do. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I loved the house. Block and a half from the beach. Sunset every night and lower tide walks on the beach. The house had everything we needed. Every little touch is thought out by the owner. The hot tub was great to use a few times a day/night. Lovely quiet neighborhood with peaceful bird sounds most of the day. The kitchen had everything we needed for our stay. Very comfy living room and bed too. We will rent this house again if it’s available for another stay when we get down that way. It’s a great house for a family with a kid or two or just a couple on a getaway vacation. Very safe and quiet neighborhood walks too in either direction.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully decorated, great layout, with healthy plants and flower arrangements throughout the house. Clean and well-equipped. Owner super nice, very helpful.Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Birthday trip

Great house & location Would love to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

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

Great spot!

Really cozy with easy check in process, would rent again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautifully decorated home. It was incredibly well appointed and space to hang towels, just do well thought out to be easy and pleasing for any guest. There were so many wetsuits of all sizes and games and books. Very comfortable sleeping. Probably one of the best I’ve ever stayed at. So close to the beach and lovely walking. I would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zora M.

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

Weekend escape

Had a wonderful stay and enjoyed this lovely house!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

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

Wonderful beach retreat!

We had a fantastic time, everything was perfect. We will absolutely return for another visit in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zola Q.

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

wonderful visit!

Loved the home and the amenities, would LOVE to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee M.

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

Perfect

Great stay. Loved the hotub
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

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

great stay

Cathy was very attentive. It had everything we needed. Great hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred T.

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed this nice properties with all its amenities. The host was very forthcoming and flexible. We'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stoff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cathy's beach cottage is a perfect place to stay in Santa Cruz. Easy walk or bike to the local beaches. She provides a few bikes/beach chairs/boogey boards which is so nice. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to enjoy a relaxing stay. Cathy had great recommendations for things to do and was easy to get in touch with. The property is really beautiful. We didn't want to leave!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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

Cozy 'Cottage'

Great location. Quiet neighborhood but still very close to all things Capitola. Gracious hosts. Clean, cheery, comfortable home. Recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teryl F.

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

Perfect Garden Cottage stay

Very nicely decorated and so many beautiful flowers surround the property. Communication with Cathy was very easy and she responded right away. We had everything we could possibly need for our stay. Nice quiet neighborhood and close to the beach and other things you may want to do in the area! Would highly recommend this property to anyone coming to Santa Cruz!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025