On the beach.A stay at this Westside Santa Cruz vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Monterey Bay and 2 miles (3 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Lighthouse Field State Beach and Its Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
Natural Bridges State Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
Main Beach - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
Pacific Avenue - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
Getting around
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Panda Express - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Steamer Lane Supply - 12 min walk
Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge - 3 min drive
Burger King - 2 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.
Oceanfront Santa Cruz!
Quotes from previous guests: "We had a great time in Santa Cruz. The property is in a great location and has everything we needed. We will be back again!" "We love just relaxing at the home, walking to the beach each day, and watching the sunset. We always leave feeling refreshed. The owner is easy to communicate with and very accommodating. We can’t wait to return next year." "I never got tired of enjoying the view from the living room, dining room or patio - morning or evening. We even saw otters and sea lions frolicking in the sea."
This upscale, elegant, spacious home is perfect to enjoy all the Monterey Bay has to offer. With a great open reverse floor plan, the beach house is conveniently located on scenic West Cliff Drive, the jewel of Santa Cruz. Beach House is close to everything, half way between the Wharf and Natural Bridges State Park and has 180 degree views of the Monterey Bay. You can watch the surfers at Mitchell's Cove while you lounge on your private deck.
Enter on first floor where you will find 3 bedrooms: bedroom 1 queen bed, bedroom 2 with 2 twin beds and walk out slider onto rear deck, bedroom a queen bed and also a slider onto the rear deck. The laundry room has a front loading washer/dryer for your convenience. Elegant full bath downstairs is roomy and beautiful with two sinks and a walk in shower.
The back yard is fenced and has a nice large deck with Weber gas barbecue.
Go upstairs to the main floor and take in the spectacular view afforded by the open floor plan. Floor to ceiling windows look out at the Bay where you can watch the whales go south in the fall and north in the spring with their calves. Step out on the deck and watch dolphins play in the surf. Otters and sea lions play and feed in the kelp beds right across the street.
Upstairs you will find the main living area with the following spaces: The elegant primary bedroom suite and bath with a luxury king bed and wall mounted 32' LCD TV to catch your favorite show while you drift off to sleep. The en suite bath has a fantastic walk in shower, two sinks and lots of room.
The spacious kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, pots/pans/cookware and all the cooking gadgets you need, including an espresso machine, a drip coffee machine, a coffee grinder, a blender, a mixer and a toaster. You can celebrate, entertain and cook to your heart's content. Everything you need to prepare that special celebration dinner or your family's evening meals is right there.
The living room has comfortable seating for the family. There is also a fold out couch which sleeps two comfortably.
Enjoy the 43" HDTV/wall mounted LCD TV with attached DVD player, or just relax to the gentle sounds of the surf. The dining room seats up to 10 people in comfort and style with custom built-in bench and cushions. Located just off the deck, the dining area has great ocean views. There is also a half-bath on this level.
The deck has seating so you can watch the beautiful sunsets while enjoying a glass of wine or dinner outside.
Right down the street toward the east is the Wharf, the Boardwalk and Downtown Santa Cruz. Right down the street to the west is Mitchell's Cove, Natural Bridges State Park and Long Marine Lab.
Here are the most common FAQ's. If you have other questions not covered here please don't hesitate to email.
Check in is at 4pm, check out is at 11am.
The home is located on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz, CA. The exact address is provided when booking.
Beaches: Two beaches are within walking distance. The beach at Mitchell's Cove is visible from the deck of the property and it is about a 5 minute walk to the stairs to the beach. Main Beach, Wharf & Boardwalk are about 8 blocks away.
Bring binoculars to watch the otters, dolphins, whales and shore birds from the balcony.
Jackets are needed in the evening all year round in Santa Cruz.
Parking: There are 3 parking spaces on the property, one in the garage and 2 on the driveway. Additional overnight on-street parallel parking is available.
To reserve: Your reservation will be accepted as soon as you pay the quoted price.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing 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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Composting
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Garden
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Reusable coffee/tea filters
Unit size: 2,800 square feet
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
For special family gatherings like a reunion, I will consider approval of a party on a case by case basis.
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
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 fire extinguisher and 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Oceanfront Santa Cruz Beach House Pet Friendly
Oceanfront Santa Cruz Beach Pet Friendly
Oceanfront Santa Cruz Beach House - Pet Friendly Santa Cruz
Oceanfront Santa Cruz Beach House - Pet Friendly Santa Cruz
Oceanfront House Pet Friendly
Oceanfront Pet Friendly
Frequently asked questions
How close is Oceanfront Santa Cruz! 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 Oceanfront Santa Cruz! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Oceanfront Santa Cruz! to the beach?
This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Oceanfront Santa Cruz! offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Oceanfront Santa Cruz!?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Oceanfront Santa Cruz!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Oceanfront Santa Cruz!?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Oceanfront Santa Cruz! have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Oceanfront Santa Cruz! have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Oceanfront Santa Cruz! to downtown Santa Cruz?
This vacation home is 1.9 mi away from Santa Cruz.
Oceanfront Santa Cruz! Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 119 reviews
10 - Excellent
87
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 119 reviews
8 - Good
16
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 119 reviews
6 - Okay
6
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 119 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 119 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Michelle S.
Sep 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time in Santa Cruz. The property is in a great location and has everything we needed. We will be back again!
Michelle S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Mark R.
Aug 2, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was amazing and in a great location..The sad truth was the level of cleanliness was not up to par for what we paid per night. The carpets on stairs were worn and dirty and needed to be replaced. A large shag carpet in the main living area smelled so bad we were forced to roll it up for the duration of our stay.
Mark R.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Terry O.
Jun 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Dwyer Reunion 2025
This was a perfect family reunion location for 4 siblings with families and 2 medium size dogs. We so appreciate the use of the garage, especially for the older people with mobility issues. The house is well stocked with all the necessary kitchen appliances and utensils. The Wharf is just a little a mile to walk to. There are two great dog beaches close by for the pups to run around off-leashed. The bocci court in the backyard was a great added bonus. Thank you, Merc, for sharing your home. We look forward to making more wonderful memories at your home.
Terry O.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chelcey L.
Jan 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We have rented this home once a year for the past four years and always have a lovely stay. The views are amazing and the location cannot be beat. Due to the recent storms, there has been construction out front for our past two stays, but our stays were still great and the construction actually made the street more quiet. That being said, the construction is almost complete. We love just relaxing at the home, walking to the beach each day, and watching the sunset. We always leave feeling refreshed. The owner is easy to communicate with and very accommodating. We can’t wait to return next year.
Chelcey L.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Diane F.
Jan 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Views and Home
Our family with three adult children now with families. We have been taking a week trip to the California coast since 1997. This home and location are superior. We have 3 areas to park and there is nearby parking if needed. The clean, open floor plan allows for games, meals and amazing views. 3 rooms on the entry level with a bathroom and laundry. Upper area has large living area, deck and a large update kitchen. The main bedroom with en-suite bath is upstairs. Safe and scenic walk to light house in a few minutes. Very close walking beach access or drive to other close beaches. The host is responsive and see Immediately they take great care to have clean and uncluttered living area to ensure a nice stay. We absolutely love this house and location.
Diane F.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cristi D.
Oct 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cristi D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
4/10 Poor
Douglas L.
Sep 16, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Construction War Zone - ruined ocean view
The huge problem was the ocean view was ruined by huge construction equipment and cranes
Douglas L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sue D.
Sep 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and beach house
Very conducive as a beach house for our family. Plenty of space. Love the upstairs living area with all the amenities! Charmin TP was great! A lot of rentals skimp on paper towns and TP. We even played Bocce Ball outside.
Even better locations for the Iron Race the kids participated in.
Sue D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert B.
Sep 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Our Santa Cruz Haven
Our three-household family gathers every August for several days in a nice vacation spot. In the past, we reserved a large cabin at Lake Tahoe. This year, we decided to spend a week near beaches in Santa Cruz. The house on W. Cliff Drive was perfect for us. We'll have to do it again someday.
Robert B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
James D.
Aug 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Vacation
Nice view, beautiful home.
James D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
linda l.
Aug 16, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
very disappointing
not at all of what was on the website. the website stated on the beach it wasn't said tennis no such,from the upstairs balcony all you could see was an outdoor potty and big trucks, hammering all day. the worst was a kitchen upstairs which was never stated. CA has a disability act that must be disclosed and wasn't. Frankly I never heard of a kitchen upstairs. I never would have rented this property if I knew what was really there! carpets dirty and smelly. I give it a 1
linda l.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn H.
Jul 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Celebration with extended family
Property is amazing and perfectly sized to accommodate 3 couples, two grands (almost 7 and 9) and two well-behaved dogs, who were never left alone at the property.
Carolyn H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
4/10 Poor
John R.
Jul 29, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
construction not mentioned
the property is very nice. The windows were very dirty and there is major construction directly across the street impacting the views which should have been disclosed to us.
John R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lori H.
Jul 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The house was very accommodating close to many excursions and restaurants
The view was awesome praying you get the road construction taken care of
Loved how there were plenty of essential provided for kitchen , bath and laundry
Lori H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lorraine F.
Jul 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Just Loveky!
Lovely, spacious home with beautiful ocean view and well-stocked kitchen! Lucked out with sunny weather all week!
Lorraine F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela M.
May 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Accommodating host and amazing location
Family and friends gathered over Memorial weekend for a lovely time enjoying local beaches (two in walking distance) and the Boardwalk scene . I goofed on the registration and the host bent over backwards to accommodate our party. Extremely clean, great fenced yards
Angela M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
trish t.
Apr 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break 2024
Our family from 2 others states came to stay here with us for Spring Break 2024. The ocean views at this house are amazing! Epic location for beautiful walks along West Cliff, and location perfect to explore all of Santa Cruz. Dog friendly a huge plus for our fur baby. Great communication, house well stocked with everything we needed and nice and clean. We would love to return to entertain friends and family. Thank you for the wonderful accommodations, gem of a house.
trish t.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Anne B.
Apr 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great view and walking options
I never got tired of enjoying the view from the living room, dining room or patio - morning or evening. We even saw otters and sea lions frolicking in the sea. The weather was amazing and we enjoyed walks along the ocean each day and explored Natural Bridges. Kitchen was well stocked. Safeway and downtown we’re nearby. Updated carpet and furniture would’ve made the experience 5 star.
Anne B.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Diane F.
Jan 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Tourist destination location
This lovely updated 4 Bedroom rental has an open floor plan on the upper level. Windows with three directional views from living room, kitchen and dining area. Nice deck. The deck has clear wind screens. Kitchen well stocked. The whole house is decorated, but not cluttered. We were there and Front row seating for King title waves of Dec.2023. There is a temporary one-way abutter access due to temporary road repairs. . Walking and negotiating packing an unpacking for multi-family stay needed.. That section of W.Cliff Drive is a tourist destination. So a steady flow of pedestrians, bicycles, and when road fixed, I imagine car traffic when road fixed. Makes for good people watching. Good wifi, back yard. Two lower-level bedrooms have back yard access. Master upstairs, sight ocean view. Two very large bathrooms and a half-bath. We absolutely loved our stay! It’s close to town, museums, lots to do, or just stay in and enjoy the amazing view.
Diane F.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris C.
Oct 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax
We were a party of 7, and enjoyed our stay. Was a very nice place and we would stay again. Only issue was there wasn't enough wash clothes, but we managed. In addition, windows were a bit dirty, but it was very foggy.
Chris C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
Sep 16, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Extremely Disappointed
We rented this home for its location & it was a great one. The communication w/ the host was good. Over the weekend we started discovering things about the home that were so disappointing.The home is tired, worn & deserves much needed TLC. Things such as dirty, grimy cabinets in the kitchen w/ a film that was so awful in places you didn't want to touch them. There are no handles on the cabinets making them grimy from usage. There was only one frying pan.There's just a mish-mash of stuff all cluttered in the cabinets. The walls throughout the home are extremely dirty, peeling wallpaper, furniture in the living room is so dirty/worn. Beds are uncomfortable; the master bed makes noise when you even slightly move, pillows are old and flat. There are NO screens on any of the windows in the home. It was a warm and humid weekend so windows had to be open which led to being bit my mosquitos. The windows were filthy t/o, patio was dirty. The two big brown rugs, one in master & living room are awful. The one in the master smelled so bad of dog urine it was hard to be in there. When we lifted them up there were multiple stains on both rugs. There's more, but the point is this place needs TLC. I let the owner know when we checked out how disappointed we were but NO response. I called VRBO, sent photos & I realize nothing will be done. They said we should've called when we checked in but these are things you don't notice right away. Unfortunate for us, a lot of $ spent...disappointing.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dave H., Fraser
Aug 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental!
thanks for an awesome stay at your property, we really enjoyed the location and the open layout of the house!
and the bocce ball in the back was a big bonus!
Dave H.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cindy T.
Aug 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family remion
Sn amazing property with a balcony facing the ocean which was our favorite spot. Nice to be above the interesting parade of people. Aldo loved the back with the bocci ball court. No extra parking made getting together v with others a bit challenging but easy to find extra street parking on nearby side street. All in all, a great beach house.
Cindy T.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sandi R.
Aug 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
We r family!
Had a great family reunion!! Some members came from Canada and stayed at hotels near by.
So much to do, and this house was within walking distance to the pier, the boardwalk and Natural Bridges State park!
Sandi R.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dani D.
Aug 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
No complaints!
We had a perfect stay at Oceanfront SC Beach House!