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Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!

Vacation home with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Interior
Experience the quintessence of Santa Cruz in this house with an open floor plan, large windows, and a 35-foot-long deck boasting amazing views. Stroll to the boardwalk, Seabright beach, or downtown area with its array of restaurants - you might not want to leave. Enjoy family time around the dining table or in the 'hangout' room downstairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!

Amazing location and views, this house captures the very essence of Santa Cruz. Walk to boardwalk, Seabright beach, the wharf, the yacht harbor, downtown Seabright and its variety of restaurants,......there are so many choices, you may choose not to drive during your entire stay.....And with our open floor plan, large windows, huge deck, and amazing views, you may choose not to even leave the house.

This house is perfect for a family retreat. The 35 foot long deck offers amazing views, a BBQ, and tables and chairs for outdoor dining. The dining room/great room has a large table with seating for 8 but can easily hold 10. A large supply of games and puzzles offers more family fun time around the table. Walk downstairs to a huge 'hangout' room that boasts a large flat screen TV with satellite and DVD. There is a love seat, easy chair, sofa/sleeper, and papazan chair for comfortable seating. There are also extra sleeping mats and bean bag chairs in the closets.

The master bedroom offers a queen bed, large flat screen with Dish TV and DVR, and a magnificent view. Bedroom 2 offers a queen bed, and bedroom 3 has a king bed and Dish TV. This house is ideally set up to be shared by two families. With 3 bedrooms and baths, each couple can have their own bedroom, while the kids can pull out the sofa sleeper, throw down some of the provided floor mats, and have a sleep-over in the family room.

For your enjoyment we also provide 2 beach cruisers, a beach umbrella, beach chairs, boogie boards, and an ice chest.

For added convenience and comfort we supply all towels and linens, toilet paper and paper towels.

Come fall in love with our house as so many others have done.

Keywords: Ideal Location, Amazing View, Walking Distance to Boardwalk, Beaches, Wharf, Yacht Harbor

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

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 and lock the doors
Return parking permits
Start a load of towels in the washer
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not 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 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
Property Registration Number 001078

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful View...and 5 Houses Boardwalk House Santa Cruz
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Beautiful View...and 5 Houses Boardwalk House
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Beautiful View...and 5 Houses From Boardwalk! Santa Cruz
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About the neighborhood

Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ocean Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Seabright Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog On Stick - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk! located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Main Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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Reviews

Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 272 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was our 2nd time staying there. We love the location, you can walked everywhere. Dinner, beach and coffee shops as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth S.

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

Stay at Buena Vista

It was great to be so close to my sister’s house where we were having a family reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

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

Great house

It was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

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

Perfect Family Spot

We had a wonderful time. The house is equipped for a family stay. And, since we had every age group - toddler to over 70 - we were delighted to be in this house, this location, so close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Perfect place to stay in Santa Cruz

We had such a great time staying at Lauren's house! The beds were comfortable, the dining room table was large and fit everyone for dinner and the view from the balcony was beautiful and calming. We definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Auðbjörg K.

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

Happy guests

We enjoyed our stay very much. Nice house and good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Fabulous location!

Fabulous location, clean, cozy and a GREAT PRICE! We're ready to book for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Great Location

Beautiful property that is very well maintained. Location is ideal for visiting multiple locations including the boardwalk and wharf. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Just right

Wonderful location. Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon W., West Sacramento

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

Great Place Near the Boardwalk

This was a great house right near the boardwalk. it was larger than we expected and had everything we needed. Communication from the owner was also great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

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

Surpassed expectations.

We’ve been to Santa Cruz several times and this is the best place yet. Loved the view.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex O.

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

Cute house with great views

Overall was a great visit. Instructions for the protocols were easy to follow. The house was great and had a gorgeous patio with view. I wish the weather had been nicer but it was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaVerne L.

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

Roomy Home within walking distance to Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Lots of space for 7 people to spread out. Pleasant surprise to find another living room downstairs in addition to a bedroom and bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

arie p.

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

Just Right

the house is very nice and was perfect for our group. we enjoyed the large living/dining room. the kitchen needs updating, but we we supplied with everything we needed. the sunsets were beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Cecilia S.

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

Great location for Boardwalk

We walked twice to the Boardwalk with our kids, 4 and 8 and it was so easy. We walked to the park behind and up through the neighborhood of lovely historical mansions with their beautifully fragranced manicured gardens spilling into the sidewalk... Walked to 2 restaurants for dinners (5-6 blocks) and to the market for supplies (this walk was about 1/2 mi. ea way) Love the city lights at night. Beds are decent...kitchen definitely needs upgraded...we like to cook and this worked out fine.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbie H.

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

Great house near the Beach Boardwalk

This was a great house near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Since you could walk there, you don’t have to pay for parking and they don’t charge admission, so you could go anytime, very convenient. The house itself is a little older, but still really nice even though it’s screaming to be upgraded. Great deck with a great view. No TV in the living room which was annoying and refreshing at the same time. Needs to have some sort of Bluetooth sound system though. All in all, the house was everything we needed it to be. But the location was the best part.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi A., Woodland

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

Favorite place in Santa Cruz!

Once again we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Buena Vista beach house. It is perfect whether you want to be super busy or just relax. Drinking coffee out on the deck was a lively morning routine, plus the bike ride up to the lighthouse and down to Capitola was amazing-thanks for the bikes! Easy walk to beach and the boardwalk-the kids loved it! I’m ready to book again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Stunning house and perfect location

When you first pull up to this property, it is very unassuming… But the minute you open the door the first words out of your mouth will be “WOW! The door opens to this large living and kitchen area and your eyes go straight to the amazing view out the back windows of the house… the view off the back deck is stunning and is perfect for sitting out there and watching the sunset… It is literally a short walk to the boardwalk, which is amazing considering parking down there is 25… This place was so conveniently located for Boardwalk activities… The inside of the house was very spacious… It is stocked with more than enough blankets, pillows, and towels… I will definitely be booking this place for all my trips to Santa Cruz.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurelle C.

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

A lovely location

We had 6 adults and a child of 11years old. However, our car had a malfunction on Sunday mornings, so my son and I weren't able to go to the places that we planned to get to! Fortunately, we brought our own bikes, so were able to take a short ride. Then we did get the car looked at and fixed on Monday, but it took some time. We rode the bus with the rest of the family to Natural Bridges with our bikes. They took the bus back, while we, with my granddaughter, rode back to the house. My son went to pick up the car! A limited visit, but thankfully still had a good time! Laurie
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was super easy. The kitchen was well stocked. I had about 20 family members over for dinner and there was more than enough room inside and outside
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay very much. This is our fifth year in a row staying here. The house is very well stocked with practically everything a family would need!Thank-you again Lauren.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Great Spot

Host was very accommodating and was quick to respond to any questions. Location is clutch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

AmyK C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, comfortable beds, the deck and patio are lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent home for a large group or family. My kids and I enjoyed our stay here. All of the beds were very comfortable. Excellent location for walking to the beach, boardwalk and wharf. Beautiful large deck with views of the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Location 100

Walking distance to the boardwalk, beach, and Verve coffee and Seabreeze Cafe. Easy to bike from there. House is good for families. Host is easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025