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Great Home! Great Beach! Great Location!

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Exterior
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
Santa Cruz, CA
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk11 min walk
  • Popular LocationOcean Street12 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Wharf3 min drive
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)44 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.

Great Home! Great Beach! Great Location!

Beach home built with high-end construction & quality craftsmanship. Ideal vacation home located in just the right spot, featuring hardwood floors throughout the main level, cathedral ceiling, 3 bedrooms, 2 and a 1/2 baths, whole house audio, custom granite/ stainless kitchen, master bathroom with jetted tub, walk-in shower, dual sinks, beautiful outdoor shower, plus finished basement and finished garage. Private rear yard perfect for entertaining. Covered front porch and balcony.

You can't help but smile when you arrive and know that any direction you head is the right choice. The beach is in front of you, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to your right, the mountains behind you, and the harbor and Aldo's Restaurant to your left. Relax and enjoy the perfect destination.

Pack light because we have done our best to anticipate your needs. Wetsuits, boogie boards, surf boards, beach gear, wagon, cooler, etc. are available for use. Comcast high speed internet, fully stocked kitchen. The house is set up for your enjoyment. Use the 4 cruiser bikes to bike along the coast and explore.

Monterey Bay Aquarium, San Francisco, or the redwoods are a pretty drive. The redwoods are pretty close.

Property manager

Glenn Aby

Languages

English

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
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Electric car charging station
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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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 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

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
This property uses solar energy
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

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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. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. 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

  • Seabright Beach - 2 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 10 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk
  • Ocean Street - 12 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin' Crêpes - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hodgie's of the Boardwalk - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Home! Great Beach! Great Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Home! Great Beach! Great Location! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Home! Great Beach! Great Location! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Home! Great Beach! Great Location! located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz vacation home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Twin Lakes State Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 143 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional!
I’ve stayed in many private rentals, and this is definitely top-notch. Great hosts, excellent beach amenities, fantastic proximity to a beautiful beach and the Santa Cruz boardwalk (both an easy walk). I’ll be back…
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with everything you need for your stay
Beautiful home inside and out. Easy checkin and check out. Home had everything we could of needed for our week stay. 3 min walk to Sea right Beach. Really close by to restaurants and Boardwalk. Glenn was extremely helpful and quick to respond. Lots of space, stocked kitchen and bathrooms and lots of beach gear. I would highly recommend this home and would definitely stay here again when in California
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

barbro b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway for a long weekend.
House is well equipped. I think the best we have ever rented! Very supportive host. Close to the ocean. Overall very very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mickey A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house
It is a great beach house. They supplied everything you need for the beach and more. Wet suits, boogie boards, chairs, umbrellas, sand toys. Very nice kitchen and very well stocked! Bathrooms were nice. The downstairs TV area is dark and the bedrooms are dark and small. But the beds we’re comfortable. There was laundry facilities. The location couldn’t have been better!!! I highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice long weekend
We enjoyed our stay so close to the beach. Our family had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation spot
The house is well stocked with beach equipment and very comfortable. You can’t beat the location short walk to boardwalk and harbor.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful House
Excellent house, clean, organized and in a perfect location. Hosts provide a list of what the house has for use before check in. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R., Draper, Ut

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Get-Away close to the beach!
The communication with the home owner was fantastic! He got right back to us with the questions we had and was an overall really nice person. The home is on a quite street, not many cars. Its an easy 3 minute walk to the beach and 10 minute walk to the Boardwalk. The house is very clean and comfortable. Kitchen has everything needed to cook dinners in and having a BBQ was a huge plus! Can't say enough about this place its simply a fantastic place to say and we look forward to going back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded Expectations
The home was the perfect place to stay with easy access to beach, boardwalk and the west side. Great patio and balcony to chill in the sun and relax. We will definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay
The property was spacious, in a lovely neighborhood, and Glenn was responsive and friendly throughout the entire process. 10/10 recommend, this was an awesome stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen T., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Seabright Reunion
Location is awesome! Easy walking distance to the beach and restaurants, even with a 2 year old and 4 year old in tow. If you choose to cook at home, kitchen is fully stocked with everything needed and there is even an outdoor grill. Accommodations were comfortable for 6 adults and 2 toddlers. Communications with owner were great. Excellent rental!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property
This is a fantastic property with a great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trisha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really cute beach house
Very nice house with all the amenities of what you would need for a lovely stay at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terese B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful week at 218.
We had a fantastic week. The house was in mint condition. Beds were super comfy and the house was easy to navigate. We highly recommend this house to others who may be interested in a spectacular get-away experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent accommodations
Nice accommodations and excellent host. Glenn was always attentive to email inquiries and responded fast if we had any questions or concerns. Home was only a block-ish from the beach. Half mile to Boardwalk. Really fun beach area (great for bonfires but get there early to reserve a pit). Glenn offered a lot of beach toys, wagon, beach chairs, and 4 bikes! Our kids loved this feature. Nice back deck, cozy and private , complete with twinkle lights to illuminate the area at night. Beautiful master area on the whole 2nd floor: deck with chairs, master bath is huge with jet tub and lots of natural light. Fun private TV area in basement with a mini bar, just off the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms. Daughter had a blast in the bunk bed room. Son happy with the more grown up queen sized bed in other room. Overall, we were very happy with the house and had a great time visiting the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location in Santa Cruz
The property is very nice, especially for being so close to beach (where places can be small). This is a 3 level residence; the lower level is a nicely re-modeled basement w/2 bedrooms and an area to watch TV, full bathroom and washer/dryer (purely functional area). The middle level is where we spent most of our time. The kitchen area as very good. The entry-room (from front door) served us well w/couches. The garage is a kind of entertainment area w/couches and TV - nothing fancy but it worked. The upstairs (master bedroom and bath) is very nice. The outdoor sitting area in the back is a bit small and taken up with outdoor furniture, but it serves it's purpose pretty well. I would rent this place again without hesitation.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Navone C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Beach house
Our family enjoyed our stay here. It was very clean and it is as described. A walk to the beach and a very short drive to Capitola. The owner was very pleasant, easy to get a hold of. Great place ! Will stay again !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Well stocked and efficiently designed
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susana D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Getaway.
This property is only 1 block down from Seabright Beach , very quiet neighborhood and less people at this beach. Walking distance to the Boardwalk and to a few restaurants. We had plenty of room for our 4 adult children and 2 grandchildren. Glenn had everything we needed for the house and for the beach . We really enjoyed our stay here. Thank you Glenn.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property looked amazing
We were scheduled to come for my first visit back to Santa Cruz since college and for a wedding. All of our interactions with Glenn were lovely. He is very accommodating and prompt. Unfortunately the day of our travels I tested positive for COVID along with my children. We had to cancel and quarantine as recommended by CDC and never got to stay. While I was disappointed we couldn’t be refunded, I also completely understand. Thanks for trying to book the property for us though. I guess the moral of the story is to buy the insurance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zachary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Property was awesome and to have bikes and boogie boards was great. The location was ideal for our trip. The owners communication was on point he was awesome aswell
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen f., Sacramento, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great. Wonderful location.
Wonderful experience. Will be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Delaney H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location!
Perfect house for a Spring Break getaway! Plenty of space, close to the beach and it has everything you need. Will definitely rent again. Thank you, Glenn!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!!
This was our second time staying at this house, because we enjoyed our first stay so much! This house is great, it has everything you need for a fun vacation. It is also located in the best spot in Santa Cruz. There are restaurants within walking distance, beach, and even the Boardwalk is a walkable distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole C., Evergreen, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal rental!
The house is as advertised, and Glen ha thought of everything down to a persons welcome note. The location is ideal…just over a block to the beach and within walking distance to great dining. The kitchen is well equipped, which is a huge bonus. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022