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Classic Santa Cruz Getaway!

Vacation home near Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz

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Living area
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

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

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Marini’s at the Wharf - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬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.

Classic Santa Cruz Getaway!

This immaculate home is a perfect location for the classic Santa Cruz getaway!
It is located a half block off West Cliff Drive and just a block from the wharf and beach. It is a short walk to the boardwalk, Lighthouse Surf Museum and downtown Santa Cruz. The wharf is known for dining, night life, viewing sea lions, fishing and boat tours. This Townhome is within a well-maintained gated complex and includes access to the communal swimming pool and hot tub. The Condo is situated on three levels. The main living area features a comfortable seating area across from gas fireplace and 50” Ultra HDTV. There is also a half bath on this floor. The numerous windows allow for plenty of natural sunlight. The galley style kitchen is well equipped. A small covered balcony extends from the kitchen and includes a propane BBQ. The second level features a master bedroom suite, a second bedroom with small covered deck and a shared full bathroom. The balconies are south facing so get the sun most of the day. The bedrooms are tastefully decorated with beach theme décor. The third level is a large game room / sleeping area. There is a 55” Ultra HDTV, game table and 6 chairs, a sleeper sofa (full size), and 2 twin beds. Laundry facilities and a one car garage are located on the ground level for parking or storing your bicycles, boogie & surf boards, kayaks, and beach gear.
Nearby Cowell Beach and Steamers Lane offer world class surfing. Downtown Santa Cruz is known for its tree lined streets, filled with vibrant shops and galleries, outdoor bistros and sidewalk musicians.
Enjoy a jog, bike or stroll down the waterfront 2 mile path on West Cliff Drive that stretches from the wharf to Natural Bridges State Park. Natural Bridges is known for its Monarch butterflies and tide pools. Golfers can enjoy nearby Delaveaga or Pasatiempo Golf Course.

Note:
Cable is available in loft/top level. Streaming available in the family room.
Parking is limited to the garage for an average sized car. Also have street parking nearby. No parking within complex as they are permitted spots only.
Pool is managed by the association. We are unable to guarantee that the pool will be open and available during your stay.


Pool is available April 1 to Nov. 1 (Subject to HOA)

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • 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 and gather used towels
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 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. 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

Vrbo Property
Steps to the Beach, Wharf and Boardwalk! Santa Cruz
Steps to the Beach, Wharf and Boardwalk! Private vacation home
2791-208956

Frequently asked questions

How close is Classic Santa Cruz Getaway! to the airport?

This vacation home is 18.1 mi (31-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Classic Santa Cruz Getaway! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Classic Santa Cruz Getaway! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach and 6-minute walk from Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Classic Santa Cruz Getaway! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Classic Santa Cruz Getaway!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Classic Santa Cruz Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Classic Santa Cruz Getaway!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Classic Santa Cruz Getaway! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Classic Santa Cruz Getaway! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Classic Santa Cruz Getaway! to downtown Santa Cruz?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Classic Santa Cruz Getaway! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
House seemed very clean and in a great location. Easy access instructions provided & simple check out procedures to follow.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was nice, clean and in a great location walking distance to the beach, boardwalk and restaurants. We were unable to get in the gate to park using the code the whole stay. There was a lot of what not to do about parking ,but how to park using the passes could have used more clarification. I didn’t appreciate having to wash and put away dishes. It made it so we couldn’t really eat there before a 10 am checkout. I feel like running the dishwasher in advance of the cleaning crew is more reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

Liked: Cleanliness
I really loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette P., Lafayette, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the home! Only comment would be some of the pots should be replaced with stainless steel as the coating was coming off one.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was important for us. We stayed in town for the Santa Cruz Triathlon weekend, and this was near the race course start and end. Condo was clean, photos were accurate and management company was responsive to communications.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Enjoyed our stay. Easy checkin in process.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect spot.

We had the best time. Your home is wonderful. It is the perfect location. We could walk everywhere we wanted to be and be in a nice relaxing home with beautiful views. I hope we stay there again. Thank you so much for letting us use your home as if it were ours.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location near beach

Loved walking from our place to watch teenage sons learning to surf. Easy drive to redwoods hiking. Great walks along cliff shore.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kristy D., Roseville, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for Teens

We brought a group of teenagers for the weekend and this house was perfect for that! The top floor allowed for them to giggle and stay up late, while letting us parents sleep. The condo is great proximity to the beach and boardwalk alike, and the garage was nice to not have to deal with street parking. The fees are more than the nightly rate, and the requirements of stripping the beds and emptying the trash made it feel like work vs vacation, also, the check out is pretty early compared to other properties we’ve stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Joe M.

Great location and space, little dated

Had a great stay. Location and the amount of space was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon Mathews M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely beach break

The house was perfect for us to unwind in following our time in San Francisco. It was clean and very well situated for the beach and downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Santa Cruz get away

Property was clean, location is perfect for Santa Cruz beach and boardwalk. Walking distance to good restaurants. Enjoyed our time with our granddaughter, who goes to school at Santa Cruz. Thank you Lisa for the easy communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location!

The place was clean, spacious, and met all of our needs. The bonus for us is that it was within walking distance to most everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G., Santa Fe, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Santa Cruz winter week

Location is excellent for going on walks along West Cliff Drive or down to the wharf. Spacious garage for 2 cars, very versatile top floor rumpus room. Comfortable and clean, traffic noise is noticeable but it dies down during sleeping hours.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cranford T.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect location to enjoy Santa Cruz

spacious, warm, easy to find, and located near downtown, the ocean, and the Boardwalk. you could literally just walk everywhere if you plan on spending most of your time in those areas. will definitely keep this place as a go to when suggesting people on places to stay in town.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, spacious, great location!

The property and management staff were awesome! They were quick to respond to my questions and easy to get ahold of. The property was very spacious with a large loft on the 4th floor that allowed for some great game playing! The location is epic - close to the Boardwalk, Warf, and even Downtown. Everywhere we wanted to go was in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Cynthia M.

Great Santa Cruz Location

Plenty of room with views and light. Management was responsive to our needs. Fantastic location with coffee, good food and breathtaking beauty within walking distance.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay!

Amazing!!! Built in exercise with the 4 levels of stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna M., Walnut Creek, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness

House is in the perfect location to the beach & boardwalk.

House accommodated our needs for our trip. It is in a great location but is very noisy from traffic when you open the windows. There are a lot of stairs to climb which was not a problem for us but could be hard on anyone not in shape.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raquel G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Easy check in, great location and all the amenities in this condo. Definitely stay again. FYI Lots of stairs in this condo ... but good work out
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Moriah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Property was spacious and clean. A little worn, but adequate. It would have been nice if there were beach chairs, towels and an umbrella available. We bought some as there were no other options and donated to the house as we couldn’t take them home with us on an airplane. Overall good space for a family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yumiko H.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was a very nice house

Everything was wonderful. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan H., San Jose, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location, clean and spacious

Well stocked kitchen and bbq, comfortable beds with plenty of extra pillows and blankets. Beautiful views and an short walk to the beach. Appreciated the use of your wagon! Kids loved the community pool and lawn.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Beach

Nice house, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Dean S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend!

We had a great time! Very cute place! The master bathroom curtain kept falling down (scary at night). There was a garbage in the lower level of beer bottles/cigarettes when we arrived. Not a big deal but worth mentioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022