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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Main Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 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
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬10 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

Property manager

Lauren

Languages

English

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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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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. 227 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 258 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to stay in Santa Cruz

We had such a great time staying at Lauren's house! The beds were comfortable, the dining room table was large and fit everyone for dinner and the view from the balcony was beautiful and calming. We definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher L.

Liked: Cleanliness

91st B-day Celebration.

We enjoyed our stay and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shilo L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The house is centrally located so made it easy to move around Santa Cruz. It was clean & comfortable. Liked the downstairs area for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional House for a Gathering

I was able to host a gathering for my daughter and her husband, the night before their wedding. With the balcony and the open living area, the space was perfect! We had about 35 people and there was plenty of space for everyone to mingle and have a nice meal . 😁😁
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia M., Tuolumne, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness

Girlfriends getaway

Nice place- plenty of room for all of us. Great view off the deck. The kitchen could use some organizing but well stocked. We liked the neighborhood and enjoyed a nice walk to a nearby park. Location was great for visiting the boardwalk and the downtown area. Overall we liked the place. Would go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T., Modesto, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

View

We really enjoyed the location and the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don L., Dallas, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for MTB trip

Central location for the mountain biking we did in the area. Owner very responsive. And one of the few/only properties I could find in the area with a garage for bike storage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location to Boardwalk is Exceptional! Roomy Home as well!

We would stay here again. Thanks Lauren for your hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Family Stay

Lauren's place was really nice and accommodated my family well. The only concerns I had was that some of the dishes were not cleaned well as was the coffee pot and grill. Lauren was very helpful and responded quickly when we had a concern. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Amazing Stay!

My family and I love this house. This is the second time we have stayed here and it is the perfect house in the perfect location, even the grandkids were impressed! The house is within walking distance to the Boardwalk, beach, coffee shops and restaurants. Its located in a nice and quiet neighborhood, overlooking walking/bike trails and a view of the river. We love the time we spent here and will definitely book this vacation home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi A., Woodland

Liked: Cleanliness

A great way to beat the heat!

This place is amazing. This was our 3rd time staying here, and once again we couldn’t have found a better place. The beds are so comfortable and the large deck is such a great place to hang out. We left 105 degree weather and loved the cool mornings and evenings in Santa Cruz. This place is so roomy that everyone can have their own space. It’s an easy walk to restaurants, bars and the boardwalk. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Love the proximity to the boardwalk. The house is very spacious and the view is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Buena Vista Home

We enjoy staying here as it is walking distance to the beach and the boardwalk. This was our fourth time staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S., Auburn , CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing in SC

The Casa Buena Vista is a perfect spot for a family vacation! Close to everything, beaches, boardwalk, marina, great restaurants, and downtown SC. Can't beat it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B., Berkeley, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

We had a wonderful gathering to celebrate my sons graduation. Loved location and space!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024