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Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroom4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Popular LocationSunny Cove Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Wharf6 min drive
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)46 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.

Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court

You've found the perfect house for enjoying the beach, ocean views, and close access to the redwood forests. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms PLUS two private hot outdoor showers make this the best place in Santa Cruz to stay for larger families.

UPDATE: We regret to inform you that due to regulations from the County of Santa Cruz, we are currently required to list our property on Vrbo for longer stays only while we renew our permits with the city.

Please be assured that we are working diligently to resolve this issue and will resume offering short-term rentals as soon as possible. In the meantime, if you have any questions or need more information, please do not hesitate to contact us by sending an inquiry.

This large sunny house is a premier location for a Santa Cruz getaway. Located on a quiet residential street in an exclusive neighborhood, it is just five hundred feet to Sunny Cove beach, known by locals for boogie boarding and skimboarding. The Monterey Peninsula and its twinkling lights are visible across the bay from the family room and spacious deck. The house is within walking distance to Starbucks, a local brewery, restaurants, a fantastic farmer's market and the harbor, and easy biking distance to the Boardwalk or Capitola. Golf, wine tasting, yoga, rock climbing, kayaking, paddle-boarding, and sailing are available nearby.

Not only does our house have location, location, location, there is plenty of room with nearly 5,000 square feet of living space. There are three rooms with queen beds (one with an ocean view), two rooms with king beds, and a very large room that sleeps 8 children in bunk beds. There is an upstairs family room with a fireplace and ocean view, and another family room downstairs with a fireplace and a huge TV. There is also a game room with a pool table and an additional huge TV.

We have beach chairs, boogie boards, and a selection of wetsuits for your use during your stay.

The backyard has a large sportcourt surface with a basketball court/pickleball court. Balconies from the bedrooms allow for great views of sunsets.

Santa Cruz County is one of this year's New York Times "52 Places for a Changed World," which lists the world's best places to visit that are not contributing to over-tourism and where there are efforts to address climate change. Santa Cruz County is 44th on the list, see the list here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/travel/52-places-travel-2022

We ONLY list and rent through VRBO for your protection and ours.

We are a licensed Santa Cruz rental property and our Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate number is #CO00347.

Keywords: House

Property manager

Amber Shaw

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 4,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Note from host: Children 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 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

Large Home on Quiet Street Steps From Sunny Cove Beach

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

This vacation home is located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, and is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 4 min walk
  • Ocean Street - 5 min drive
  • Seabright Beach - 5 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Oak & Ale - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brady's Yacht Club - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz vacation home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Twin Lakes State Beach, Lincoln Beach, and Sunny Cove Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth K., San Ramon, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property. Everything you need and more.
Wonderfully appointed. Kitchen well stocked. Gorgeous view off the deck. We love , love love this property. Plan to return year after year.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
This property is perfect for multi-generational visitors. Everyone has his own space. The beds and bedding are exceptionally nice. The location is close to morning coffee and afternoon beach time. We hope to come back for a 3rd visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth K., San Ramon, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and beautiful home
This is our moms groups 20th year going away together. We have stayed at this location 4 times and it is our favorite house by far. The location, size of the house and amenities are perfect. Three refrigerators, 2 dishwashers really help with making our stay easy and comfortable. Not to mention the fully stocked kitchen and toys such as basketballs and pool table. It has everything we want.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a great house for a group!
This was our second visit to this property. We love the location and the home. This home holds a group so well. We had a day of very bad weather but had plenty to do inside with pool and games and a great kitchen for cooking. We love working with the Shaws and we love their beach house!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine C., Santa Rosa, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving 2023
We have stayed in this home twice now and it really works well for our large family Thanksgiving gatherings. Love the game room!! The kids practically lived there. Basketball and pickle ball was great!! The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to cook minus the food of course. The bedrooms and bathrooms were comfortable and clean. Quick little walk to the beach and restaurants. We would recommend anyone to stay here. Plus you get your steps in with all the stairs!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

h.w. n.

Liked: Cleanliness
helped make a fantastic 75th jubilee
this great multilevel property was a perfect place where our family held a 75th birthday celebration. in addition to lots of stairs the house came with lots of kitchen amenities that kept most of "our traveling baking bag" packed up (about the only thing missing was a rolling pin :) and entertainment goodies (especially the pool table and pickleball court) and plenty of room for us all to get together and also to split up into smaller groups. in addition to maintaining a great property, the owner was very responsive throughout and after, even helping return one of our grands' favourite pillow that was left behind. a+++ all the way. our family continues to take about it and there are already discussions about a return, [std disclaimer: nobody paid us, we paid them and are satisfied customers.]
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house great time
Host was super responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievable House
The house is gigantic with rooms enough to fit many family members. Close to the beach with a ton of gear to borrow. Would love to return some day! Thank you for an awesome experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Spencer + Ashley W., California

Liked: Cleanliness
Shaw Beach House
Even after moving out of state, The Shaw Beach House remains our family's favorite vacation spot. Every visit we've had here has been an absolute blast, and we always leave already planning for our next trip back. One of the things we love most about this house is how well it accommodates everyone in our family, from the youngest to the oldest. No matter your age, there's something here for everyone to enjoy. And with all the recent updates to the house, we were blown away by how much thought and care the hosts put into making this already-great home even better. The pickle ball court was a particular highlight for us - we had so much fun playing together as a family! And with all the amenities and thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, we always feel so comfortable and at home here. We truly cannot wait to come back for our next family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip
The owners thought of everything to make the stay comfortable and no hassles. We will definitely return to this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family beach house in Santa Cruz
My wife and I rented this beautiful house for our annual summer vacay with our two daughters, their husbands, and our six grandchildren (ages 2-8), and the house was everything we wanted. Plenty of beds and bedrooms, a well-stocked kitchen with two dishwashers (there are also two clothes washers and dryers in the laundry room, which came in handy for our group), a large wraparound deck, a spacious living room, a separate downstairs den with TV where the kids could be together but still be within earshot of the adults, a short walk to a very nice beach (albeit with some steep, uneven stairs from the roadway to navigate - no problem for most folks but potentially an obstacle for anyone with a stroller, wheelchair, walker, cane, etc.). The 2 outdoor showers came in handy for de-sanding the kids when we came back from the beach, and the house came with surfboards, boogie boards, wetsuits in various sizes, and beach chairs. We had a great stay and did not experience any issues at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy N., Corvallis, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House Ready for Play
This house is enormous, giving our multiple couples plenty of space to be with one another and apart. Tons of play equipment for little guys and their parents. Very well-stocked kitchen. No issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Above and beyond our expectations!
Our experience was top notch! Communication was excellent. The house/property/location all exceeded our expectations (even though the pictures were excellent). The house has everything needed for entertaining (most rentals do not!) including cookware, serving ware, dishes, etc....even 2 dishwashers and two washer/dryers!!!! We used the wet suits, boogie boards, outdoor showers upon returning from the beach, the basketball court, the deck, the pool table, the beach towels, etc....our only regret was that we could not stay longer. This place is a gem!!! Thank you Shaw family for sharing it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family
It was great
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic weekend!
This property is really fun for a group of friends. They have thought of everything! The room are clean and cozy, the kitchen is well stocked, the view and beach are darling. I hope we can return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
Plenty of space for all and a gorgeous kitchen and common space. Only suggestions would be to add an outdoor fire table or pit - especially for those cool evenings. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family beach house
Our family of 15 loved our stay at this wonderfully unique beach house. The home has an open concept layout with many spacious areas to eat drink and play. We enjoyed playing pool, ping pong, and we spent a lot of time at Sunny Cove Beach just down the street. We hope to go back to this special property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
So close to the beach!
Beautiful, comfortable home. Many spaces for hanging out and making good memories. Well-equipped for fun (ping- pong/pool table, basket ball court…. And we’ll-equipped for the beach (chairs/umbrella/towels/boogie boards/wetsuits), which is so close! Appreciated the multitude fridges and dishwashers. Excellent communication with the owners. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
More than a "10"!
The house was even better than the pictures and video portrayed. The great room & kitchen made shared meals and meetings very relaxed. We enjoyed the deck, ocean view, short walk to the beach. Everything was a notch above. Including the billiards room and basketball court. Can't wait to come back for a family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Hate to give the secret away but this house is fantastic! It is a sprawling unique multilevel house which allowed the 14 of us to enjoy our vacation. Be aware there are lots of stairs if that is a concern. Fantastic beach a block away. The bonus wetsuits were perfect for our variety of sizes! Santa Cruz is always special and this house had the perfect location to enjoy it all. The only con was lack of vent hood for stove. But the double washers and dryers, outside dining area and gas grills were great. Owners were responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karin L., Upland, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky but a great house
We have 8 adults, 2 teenagers, and 3 kids in our family. We chose this house for our reunion because it provided both indoor and outdoor seating for our meals together and because there were enough bedrooms for us to all be comfortable. It definitely has a quirky floor plan, but that same floor plan allowed everyone to have a space for quiet when needed. We were delighted to find the kitchen has 2 dishwashers - they were definitely needed - and plenty of dinnerware and cookware for anything we needed. The pantry is very small, basically sugar, spices, oil, coffee, tea bags and some condiments in the refrigerator. The laundry has two washers and dryers, which were also very useful with 13 people. The basketball court in the back was used daily and enjoyed a great deal. Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much. Our 6-year-old grandson proclaimed that it was "the best house ever!"
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Multi-generation family reunion
Our family of 14 stayed for a week and loved every minute of this unique house in a great area. Photos can’t capture the multi-level sprawl (note there are lots of stairs). Beach is a short walk to Sunny Cove or drive to many cool beaches nearby (loads of beach gear provided). House is awesome to play sardines with lots of separate spaces, movie night, ping pong/pool/basketball challenges, and family cooking in the well provisioned kitchen. Rooms are nicely done, including the large bunk area for ALL the kids AND plenty of bathrooms (a must for our large family, also TWO washers and dryers). Don’t miss the farmers market on Sunday just a block away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent space for large families
Our family was traveling to California for a wedding. We were looking for a place that would comfortably hold 12 people (7 adults and 5 children ages 9-11). This place exceeded our expectations! There was enough room for the kids to have fun and the parents and grandparents to relax. If we ever make it back to Santa Cruz we will definitely be booking this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesli L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion!
A perfect rental for multiple families. We so enjoyed the fact it was close to the beach and boardwalk! The amenities in this house were amazing. Our family had such a great time, and we hope to rent this house again in the future! Thank you❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous and Spacious Santa Cruz Getaway
Awesome place for relaxing and enjoying family. Huge rooms and bathrooms, plenty of lounging space and the deck has an ocean view! Anyone who saw it commented "wow! this place is great!"
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022