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Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Popular LocationSunny Cove Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Wharf6 min drive
  • AirportWatsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)27 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.

Brown's Beach House

VR PERMIT # 221339

Centrally Located Family-Friendly Beach House with Hot Tub and River Rock Fireplace.  Overlooking Santa Maria Beach, with Views of 26th Avenue Beach, Pleasure Point and Sunny Cove!  Walking Distance to Multiple Surf Spots, the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor, Restaurants and More!

Brown's Beach House is a family-friendly Santa Cruz vacation rental home with 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms and over 2,300 square feet of living space overlooking the beach and ocean.   This craftsman-style beach house is walking distance five surf spots, wonderful local restaurants, pizza, shopping, coffee houses, and breweries.

This family-friendly two story beach house features sleeps up to eight guests comfortably.  Two bedrooms come with California King sized beds, the third bedroom comes with a queen sized bed, and there are two twin beds in the fourth room.   Please note that all bedrooms are upstairs, and the living/common space is on the ground level.  Two upstairs decks feature ocean views, and the downstairs porch overlooks the beach.  A large, meditative garden area comes with a big ocean view, as well as a a separate outdoor shower area with hot tub.

Located at the end of a cul-de-sac and overlooking the ocean, the Brown's Beach House offers everything you need for your home away from home, complete with hot tub, stainless steel kitchen appliances, high quality cookware, river rock fireplace, 4 televisions with premium channels along with Netflix and Hulu streaming and high-speed wireless Internet throughout.  A propane gas barbecue, outdoor table and chairs, hot/cold outdoor shower, full-size washer and dryer, Keurig coffee/hot water maker, board games, books and more.

Plenty of onsite parking for up to four vehicles. Your relaxing Santa Cruz beach getaway starts here!

Property manager

Reservations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

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
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

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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 not 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 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

Vrbo Property
Brown's Beach House Santa Cruz
Brown's Beach House Private vacation home
Brown's Beach House Private vacation home Santa Cruz
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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

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 hiking and mountain biking.
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What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 6 min walk
  • Ocean Street - 5 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive
  • Seabright Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oak & Ale - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Brown's Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Brown's Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brown's Beach House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Brown's Beach House located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastside Santa Cruz vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Santa Maria's Beach, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and Capitola Beach. Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome seaside cottage
Loved all of it! Spacious, homey, tons to do around the area. Loved having my coffee on the porch while watching the waves break on Santa Maria beach. Exactly what our family needed for Spring Break. Owners livd on property in the back house but we never saw them. It felt private, safe, and relaxing the entire time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely - Even in the middle of a huge storm
We arrived in the middle of a storm. But the view and sound of the ocean outside were wonderful - evoking the feeling of Christmas in California. The sun did come out on our last day and that too was spectacular. The kitchen was super well stocked and fun for a group who enjoys cooking together. Loved the dining/living room space. Essentially the flow of the first floor was perfect. The bedrooms were lovely, clean, and comfy. Thanks for the wood and the sweet touches. One suggestion for future folks with cat allergies - the house is uber clean, but the dander can have an impact in the first 24hours. Benadryl does the trick. And by Day 2 everyone was fine. Thanks for a lovey stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
California dreaming
We spent several wonderful days in this beautiful comfy home! Exceeded our expectations! Planning on making this an annual event.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ghadir k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for family stay
The house was so clean, bigger than what pictures show. 2 family rooms. Kitchen has everything you will need and more. Towels are more than enough and very clean. Great patio sitting for family gathering. This would be the place I would choose when I come back to Santa Cruz
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort with a view
New family memories in a very comfortable home with a magnificent view out the doorstep.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunshine V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Book This Place!
You won’t regret saying at Brown’s Beach House!!! I am very particular with cleanliness and I tell you that this house was CLEAN and GORGEOUS! The view is spectacular and it’s just a 3-5 min walk from the beach access. The house is also very well-stocked with what ever you need in the kitchen and other things like towels, sheets, cleaning supplies, etc. One of our friends is a chef and he enjoyed cooking meals for a party of 9. Check in and check out was a breeze and management was so easy to contact via text messaging. I highly recommend this place for your next Santa Cruz getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness
In spite of some record setting rain on New Years Eve, our week long stay was a 5 star experience.
The house, location and amenities exceeded our expectations. More spacious than photos suggest and the hosts equip and stock the house generously. The sea view is spectacular and watching the surfers a great pastime.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Amie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, poor lighting
The home is beautifully decorated, great bedding. A few things to bring it up to a full 5 rating: Light bulbs were bright white, rather than soft lighting. A few of the bedside lamps didn't work. Ran out of Toilet Paper. Was told there was a drop coffee maker, but only a Kurig. However there was a grinder and filters, just no drip coffee maker. Would definitely stay again. We brought candles, that helped the lighting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cinda v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot, amazing location!
The house was lovely and had everything we wanted, close to the beach and sound of waves crashing was so relaxing. It would have been more enjoyable if there was a hot tub that could fit more than 3 people at a time, there is space in the yard for a larger hot tub and certainly it should be used in that way to accommodate the fact that the house can hold 8 people. We were not able to make the hot tub work the first night because the control panel was mislabeled but the very kind property manager sent out the hot tub guy and he sorted out the issue; we were able to use the hot tub by the second day. My only other issue is that the house had those powder-scented plug-ins which made the entire place smell like, well, powder. I am very sensitive to smells and I spent the entire stay finding and unplugging those from the sockets of every room in the house. Maybe fine for some people but definitely not for everyone. Definitely was an issue and distraction for me. Lastly, there is one room with a small queen size bed which felt a bit small compared to all the other bed accommodations which easily fit 2 adults per room. It would be great to stay here again, maybe when the hot tub is upgraded. It’s a great location and really nice home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob M., San Francisco, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick family vacation
The location could not be better and the house was more than spacious enough for 6 adults. The hot tub in the back was a huge bonus add. We would stay again without a doubt.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teri B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house!
We really enjoyed our stay at this delightful beach house. The house was very clean, comfortable and well equipped. You can’t help but relax here! We adored Kiki the kitty who not only greeted us upon our arrival, but also gave us a sweet farewell. Thanks for sharing your wonderful family home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooke C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Beach House
Every year we plan a local family vacation so that all of our adult kids can join us. Browns Beach House was the perfect spot with the amazing views and beautiful home. The house had everything we needed for cooking, going to the beach, or just relaxing and looking at the view! We also enjoyed Queen Kiki who is the sweetest and affectionate "beach house" cat. The location was perfect...in-between Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola. We will definitely come back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break 2022
It was a very enjoyable for our entire family and would love to return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great house, beautiful spot. Close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandi E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation Vibes!
What a beautiful home, next to an unbelievable view! The house had everything you need for a lovely stay. Cozy beds, quiet rooms (except for the ocean waves :), great kitchen, good wifi and we were able to sit in the hot tub in the stunning gardens and then after hot showers we watched a movie on the vrbo tv. We didn't want to leave. It put us in vacation mode from the second we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a home!
We loved the house, location, area, everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Mat E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, fantastic location & views
This is a beautiful house with an even more amazing view, great location with easy access to downtown Santa Cruz. Communication with hosts was excellent. Very thoughtful messaging throughout the home, for instance a polite request for guests to put out the trash on Sunday nights because collection is so early was on the trash can. This kind of respectful communication is rare and very appreciated. Only downsides to this property was they have a very friendly cat (watch out if you have allergies) and there are visitors all hours to share the view. Will definitely stay again next time we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely the BEST!
From beginning to end… everything was great! The house was impeccable …so clean… well stocked and furnished perfectly! The full view of the ocean was amazing and the sounds of the sea lulled us to sleep nightly. Thank you Brown family..we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim W., PENNGROVE

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and great house
We brought our three adult children and spouses, and it was a great home for the group. Could sit out front and enjoy the ocean and beach view, and could walk to the beach, coffee, food, etc. You could tell the owners take great care of their property and they had everything there that you would need. A great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Myshel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
40th Birthday
We had a wonderful stay celebrating a special birthday. The house is wonderfully appointed and is in a wonderful location. Kiki the cat also makes guests feel very welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely as always
Second time staying here. you’ll hear the ocean as you go to sleep each night. Easy bike ride to the board walk. Really, what’s not to like, highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay
The property is as advertised. Really beautiful cottage with a charming interior decor consistent throughout. Every drawer and cabinet labeled so its easy to find blankets and remotes. Kitchen has everything you would want. Comes with a friendly kitty, Kiki, who will bring flowers and wander in if invited. Location is superb right at the end of the road overlooking the beach and surfing area. can't recommend highly enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

patricia w.

Liked: Cleanliness
please pass this along to interested parties
This property and our stay was wonderful. The additional charges that keep being added on, increased by VRBO brings us to the decision to avoid renting through VRBO whenever possible. Will try and support local. Would like to talk to someone about this but... hard to locate you corporate people in the maze you have configured.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

jenny c.

Liked: Cleanliness
50th Birthday
What a wonderful property! Location, location, location. Nothing like listening to the ocean day and night. This was a perfect home to celebrate my 50th birthday at.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach House
We loved staying at the Brown's Beach House. The kitchen was awesome and nicely stocked with games and towels. The house itself is spacious and cozy. Loved all the parking in the driveway. A couple of things: Know that the great view is not a walk down to the beach but a cliff. Beach access is just 2 blocks down. The spa had a COVID sign on it so we obeyed the rules and didn't use it which was a huge bummer. Then we were told at the end of our visit that we could have used it. We did get charged for it. Also, this cul-de-sac is a gathering place for locals to "Hang" out and do I don't know what? A lot of the time there were cars filled with people even though it says no parking blocking the view. That was a bit frustrating. None of the above are deal breakers but thought they should be mentioned. We will definitely be back. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020