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Boardwalk Beach House

Vacation home near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a bar area with stools.
A two-story house with a garage, a balcony, and a small window.
A spacious living room with a red sofa, a wooden bench, a television, and a fireplace.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a dining table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, including chairs and a table, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

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Westside Santa Cruz stay.A stay at this Westside Santa Cruz vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay. Ocean Street and Seabright Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Seabright Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪California Wraps - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brews At The Beach - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Betty Burgers - ‬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.

Boardwalk Beach House

Pearl Beach House is a newly remodeled two-story home with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and new cabinets in the kitchen. Lovely skylight with mood rope lighting, under-cabinet lights, and pendant light add to the lovely evening relaxation mood for your enjoyment. The home has everything a person would expect in a lovely vacation home. Three flat screen TVs, radio/CD player, Wi-Fi game/puzzle table, foosball game, table tennis, basketball, four adult bikes & one kids bike, beach chairs & umbrella, beach blanket, rolling ice chest, skim board, boogie board, adult & kids books, and child & adult games.

The home has a second story balcony where you can see the Santa Cruz Boardwalk roller coaster, log run, and other attractions. The San Lorenzo River and also the iconic train bridge over the San Lorenzo River meeting the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk can be viewed from this deck. The home is a ten minute walk to the Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Beach; you do not need to drive and pay for parking. There is also a nice playground/park within a 5 minute walk. This park has swings, slides, a climbing apparatus, basketball court, and a large lawn area for your enjoyment. The river bike/jogging paths, on both sides of the river, are just a 4 minute walk away. Enjoyment activities are within walking distance; no driving is needed.

This lovely home has the master bedroom with its own small deck on the upstairs floor. This bedroom has a queen bed and a flat screen TV. The upstairs floor also has a cozy sleeping/reading nook for children, the kitchen, dining, and family room. The upstairs bathroom has a beautiful tile shower and granite counters. One downstairs bedroom has a queen bed, and the other downstairs bedroom/game room has a large flat screen TV and Hollywood bunk. The downstairs bathroom has a tub with tiled shower, and granite counters. Additional sleeping in living room has Queen Futon.

There are two outdoor relaxation areas. The upstairs deck has a patio table and comfy chairs. This view deck also a gas BBQ and umbrella.

Parking for two in driveway (do not block sidewalk). Garage is not available for parking.

Please ask for Holiday rates and minimum stay.

TOT Certificate #CO00115

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please place all Linens and towels (excluding comforters and blankets in a pile.)
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 deadbolt lock
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 smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Santa Cruz Boardwalk Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Boardwalk Private vacation home
Santa Cruz Boardwalk Private vacation home Santa Cruz
2791-208953

Frequently asked questions

How close is Boardwalk Beach House to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.4 mi (26-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Boardwalk Beach House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Boardwalk Beach House to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 9-minute walk from Seabright Beach and 11-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Boardwalk Beach House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Boardwalk Beach House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Boardwalk Beach House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Boardwalk Beach House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Boardwalk Beach House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Boardwalk Beach House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Boardwalk Beach House to downtown Santa Cruz?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Lower Ocean.

Boardwalk Beach House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place!

Great location, great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Santa Cruz visit

comfortable house, central location, enjoyable visit
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Close to the beach. Nice outdoor patio. Very happy with the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Family vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and great for 6 adults

Our large group all commented on liking this property for its size, location, cleanliness and usability. Only minor suggestion would be to provide coffee supplies for the guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Weekend 2024

Close to Boardwalk & Beach 🏖️, Nice Views... Thank You
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect place to enjoy Santa Cruz

We used this as a base for seeing many sights that Northern California has to offer. We also had lovely Christmas dinner and new years celebration. Very comfortable with room for kids to play and grownups to visit.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

40 Year High School Reunion

We had a wonderful time. The house was exactly what we were looking for. A half-mile from everything. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

It was a beautiful little place the only downside was the bottom bunk mattress. It was more a piece of plywood than a mattress but other than that it was an amazing vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Quiet neighbor hood and beautiful home
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great location

the neighborhood was very peaceful, property was clean the refrigerator was being replaced we was notified just before checking in but they had a backup in the garage. The property management was great easy check-in easy directions and was really close to the boardwalk and other excursions. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice home for 6 people

Nice home close to the Boardwalk. Very spacious and clean. Kitchen is fabulous. Only issue was the bunk bed in the downstairs bedroom, it needs repaired as the bottom bed is broken and very squeaky.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Family Place

4 adults and 3 teenagers/children had a wonderful vacation! The house is clean and kitchen/family room is exceptionally nice for large families. Was initially concerned that neighborhood was a little sketchy but it was perfect in terms of proximity to boardwalk and beach and we had no trouble at all. Thank you, Bailey’s!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family vacation home

We had the pleasure of staying here for a week and really enjoyed this home. It has a large open living area. Lots of comfy seating. Lots of games and books. Feels homey. The large kitchen has a new fridge and all the serve ware you'll need. The upstairs deck is awesome with a view of he boardwalk and river. The back yard is lovely. Location is good. I would definitely come back here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Sleepless nights

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The beds were very hard Andy wife and I didn’t get any sleep. Other than that the house was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet little cottage

My family and i had a wonderful time hangout out this sweet cottage in Santa Cruz. Its the perfect distance from the boardwalk so you can get there without driving. But far enough away so you dont have to hear the rides going all night. The house is very clean and stocked with lots of kitchen amenities to use. There is also lots of extras in the grage to use at the beach so you dont have to bring or buy stuff if you have forgotten it. We loved this house!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great trip with teens

Took a girl scout troop of (6) 16/17 year old girls. Location was perfect for the scouts to walk to nearby restaurants and the beach/boardwalk. Everything in the house worked great! Scouts were able to cook meals and the kitchen provided all the tools they needed. Kitchen windows have views of the beach and boardwalk. Management company was super kind and helpful. One of the best service experienced. Great place and excellent location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great price for the location

The property was clean and well stocked, a great location, being walking distance from the boardwalk. The only downside to this property was hot horrible the beds were. All the mattresses felt like they were about 50 years old, which made for pretty poor sleep. I probably wouldn’t stay here again for that reason, but would if the mattresses were updated!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Multi-generational Extended Weekend Stay

This property was perfect for our multi-generational extended weekend stay. It was very clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. We appreciated the off street parking. We had everything we needed to prepare meals. There were plenty of activities to keep the grandsons entertained. They enjoyed being able to see the lights of the boardwalk from the balcony and then taking the short walk to spend the afternoon there. The layout of the house was perfect with the 2 younger generations sleeping downstairs and we grandparents sleeping upstairs. We were very pleased with this VRBO.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

This is a spacious, clean, and comfortable home that fit our needs. Great views of the boardwalk and a short walk to it. Beats paying $30 for parking. Nice quiet neighborhood. There is PLENTY of room in this home. Large kitchen and lots of seating in the TV room. The only mistake we made was we were so busy we were only there to sleep. I wish I had more "downtime" to relax in this home, but there's always next time :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
We came to Santa Cruz for my son's wedding at Dream Inn. My whole family flew in from everywhere and rented a home. When we walked in it was VERY MUSTY and my son has asthma and started getting a reaction. Since my other kids rented homes near by he stood with one of them. I had no head to start looking for another place since our traveling was a nightmare with canceled flights. The upstairs shower filled up wit water as you took a shower. The fire alarm was not connected. The couch was dirty so we didn't want to sit.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My son’s 18th birthday

We celebrated my son’s birthday with some of his friends in Santa Cruz at this house. The location was great. The rain kept them from going to the boardwalk but the bikes at the house kept them entertained. No small feat for 18 year olds. There was plenty of room for them downstairs. The house is older but in comparison to Santa Cruz homes it is very nice. Also very clean. This is also my second experience with the rental company, Bailey Property Management. They are very professional and run a smooth operation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in
Location a little sketchy with several undesirable type motels very close. Noisy neighborhood at night.Convenient location to beach/boardwalk.Listing said onsite parking but there isn’t any.The carpet was damp,soiled and smelled musty. The sofa has stains. The pillows are old and stained! (Glad we brought our own. The back yard was very unkept and had rotten wood on a deck. The patio furniture broken and torn. With just a little attention this property could be as nice as the photos lead you to believe. Kitchen was very clean and well stocked with plenty of dishes. The towels and bathrooms were clean.
Soiled carpet in entry
Rotted wood decking
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Mixed review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location and updated kitchen. The Hollywood bunk was so uncomfortable that my daughter was not able to sleep on it. She had to take the spring twin mattress off and sleep on the floor. There was no mattress on the bottom, only a sleeping pad on top of metal bars and plywood. Overall it was an okay place but the Hollywood bunk is not usable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wonderful home, bad mattress and bikes

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything about this home was perfect for our needs - the location, the bedrooms, the extra spaces, the toys - EXCEPT the downstairs queen mattress is not sleepable and the bikes are unusable. The mattress is old and has a grade to it so that you roll toward the middle from one side. Most of the bikes have flat tires. We got ones with tires and got going only to learn that one had a hitch in the chain and another had no breaks. A little bit of investment in improving these two areas would produce better-rested, safer guests.

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