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Bay Watch Beach House

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Property grounds
On the beach
TV, fireplace
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82132 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bay Watch Beach House

VR PERMIT # 211395 expires 11/18/2026

Exquisite Beachfront Retreat – Family-Friendly, Pet-Secure, Near Dining & Attractions

Welcome to your ideal family getaway in this luxurious 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom two-story beachfront vacation home located directly on Blacks Beach, a pet-friendly gem. Just a leisurely walk from the exciting Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this home offers both tranquility and proximity to local attractions.

Inside, the master bedroom serves as a private haven with a king-sized bed, an en-suite bathroom, and soothing ocean views. The children’s room is outfitted with two twin beds and a bunk bed, creating a perfect playful escape. Upstairs, find solace in two additional bedrooms, each with a queen-sized bed, located near the fully equipped kitchen.

Outdoor living is at its best with two spacious, enclosed decks ideal for BBQs, lounging, or enjoying the ocean breeze. These decks are especially designed to be pet-secure, ensuring a worry-free environment for all family members.

Local Dining Experiences:

In Capitola:

-Shadowbrook Restaurant: Known for its romantic ambiance and a tram ride down to dining by the river.
-Paradise Beach Grille: Offers exquisite coastal cuisine with scenic views of Capitola Beach.
-Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria: A perfect spot for grabbing picnic supplies or a quick, delicious meal.

In Downtown Santa Cruz:

-Laili Restaurant: Enjoy a fusion of Mediterranean and Afghan flavors in a beautiful garden setting.
-Oswald: A favorite for its local, seasonal dishes and fine dining experience.
-The Picnic Basket: Known for sourcing local ingredients, perfect for a casual meal after a day at the beach.

With direct access to the leash-friendly Blacks Beach and just a short drive from the culinary delights of Capitola and downtown Santa Cruz, this vacation home offers an exceptional blend of relaxation, convenience, and exploration opportunities, making it a standout choice for your next beachfront escape.

Additional Pet fees do apply, $35/night/per pet. Dogs must not exceed 45lbs and must be more than 1 year old. If you feel your situation regarding your pet warrants reconsideration of these guidelines, please contact the Beachnest office.

Property manager

Reservations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Unit size: 2,132 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Up to 2 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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Bay Watch House Santa Cruz
Bay Watch Beach House Santa Cruz
Bay Watch Beach House Private vacation home
Family Friendly Beachfront Home at Twin Lakes Beach
Bay Watch Beach House Private vacation home Santa Cruz
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About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brady's Yacht Club - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Watch Beach House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay Watch Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay Watch Beach House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay Watch Beach House located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastside Santa Cruz vacation home is steps from Lincoln Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Twin Lakes State Beach and Sunny Cove Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Bay Watch Beach House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyra H.

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

Excellent stay

House is in great condition, and the location, directly on the beach, is perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse L.

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

Labor Day Beach Stay

House had a beautiful view, convenient to the beach, worth the value! Would return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark s.

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

Santa Cruz vrbo

Awesome location. Roomy, clean, fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

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

Great Generational House

Our stay was fabulous! Location! Location! Location! Beach access was a 10! House Views gorgeous! Loved the outside decks and comfortable furniture. It was a perfect house for our 90 year old birthday boy and our 3 month old baby boy along with his 3 year old big brother. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F.

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

Relaxing and fun home

We spent a long weekend with adult kids and significant others. There was plenty of room for everyone. The location is amazing with excellent beach access. The outdoor space is really special-lots of comfortable seating and wonderful views. The house was exceptionally clean and well maintained; very comfortable beds too. The kitchen was well supplied which was great because we didn’t want to leave the beach. We hope to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad W.

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

Great Location

Overall our stay was great and the house is beautiful. It looks like some recent outside updates were done and that was nice. If I had to give any feedback it would be that for the price it would be nice if the two upstairs rooms were a little more updated. Everything else was wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

candis s.

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

Comfortable for family

update /cleaner kitchen
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H.

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

Sweet Beach Home in Amazing Location

Bay Watch is exactly as described on the site and in pictures. It could not have been a sweeter home! We loved the well provisioned kitchen, the books, games, and supplies were all there to enjoy. The beds and linens were comfortable, and we appreciated that they were not washed with heavy fragrance. Well stocked with clean linens too. We loved the multi-level decks and that it was fenced in. The patio furniture was all put to use and the firepit table enjoyed too. We were a party of 5 adults and one small dog, and all of our needs were met. It's an older home which we found very charming, a classic original California beach MCM. The family history and touches made it feel homey and loved.Blacks Beach is a quiet, neighborhood beach. It did not feel touristy at all. Twin Lakes neighborhood was lovely. Easy walking and things to enjoy close by. On Sunday do visit the nearby Live Oaks farmers market. Minor point deducted for gaps in communication with management and overall age of property, but we consider this a five star stay! We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

The house was clean and the location was perfect. Right next to the public beach access!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

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

We’ll Be Back

Perfectly situated on a quiet street with easy access to the beach and beautiful views this house was a favorite with our family. They have all asked me to keep the contact information so we can return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

Family Gathering

A delightful dog-friendly family gathering beach house. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanne and Frank C.

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

BAY WATCH IS BAY WONDERFUL!

Everything about this rental was fabulous! Great location right at the end of the block with easy beach access. Wonderful views from inside the house on both upper and lower levels. Warm and welcoming atmosphere with comfortable rooms and a spacious layout. Loved having access to many cable channels & apps from all 3 t.v.'s! We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021