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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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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 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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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About the neighborhood

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, this vacation home is near theme parks. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
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CA, Santa Cruz

What's nearby

  • 0_101070739
    Main Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • EN5XP1 Street scene in autumn with shops art galleries on Ocean Avenue Carmel Monterey County California
    Ocean Street
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Famous surfing beach town! California
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Located at the northern end of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz Harbor ... Walton Lighthouse... love exploring lighthouse!!
    Seabright Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • 四姐 Special Noodle
    14 min walk
  • Cruzin’ Crepes
    12 min walk
  • Coaster's Lounge
    14 min walk
  • Los Primos Taqueria
    11 min walk
  • Craft Beer at The Boardwalk
    13 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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Beautiful View...and a short walk to Boardwalk! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 275 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

Jolene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was spectacular. The house was extremely cozy and spacious. The host was very accommodating and had great communication with us. The location was perfect for trips to the beach and the boardwalk. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

Wendy S.

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

Great place and wonderful host.

We come back to this house every year. Wonderful home and convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher L.

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

91st B-day Celebration.

We enjoyed our stay and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

Rob L.

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

Nice location and view

We stayed for a week and enjoyed our time there - short walk to boardwalk and easy river path to downtown. Host great and easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

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

View

We really enjoyed the location and the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Frances H.

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

Perfect location

Love the proximity to the boardwalk. The house is very spacious and the view is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

Shilo L.

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

Great location

The house is centrally located so made it easy to move around Santa Cruz. It was clean & comfortable. Liked the downstairs area for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

Beautiful location

We had a wonderful gathering to celebrate my sons graduation. Loved location and space!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

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

Great place to stay in Santa Cruz

Wonderful alternative to staying at an overpriced hotel. Very spacious and clean with an amazing view of the river and sunset. Location is excellent. Very close to the boardwalk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike H., Overland Park, KS

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

Nice place in a good location

The house was well equipped and had plenty of room for our group. The location was good as it seemed we were never far away from where we wanted to go in the area. Also a great view from the big deck!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo D.

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

In Santa Cruz for a wedding

My husband and I and two adult daughters (not their spouses or college age kids) enjoyed ourselves in this perfect for us place. We were busy with festivities so spent little time “at home”. Would have liked to spend time on that great deck. It was a little chilly though.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene G.

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

Walk to Boardwalk

Very accommodating stay for 7 of us. Plenty of room, huge dining table and lots of games and activities for the kids. Short walk to the boardwalk where there is lots of fun thing to do!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don L.

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

Great for MTB trip

Central location for the mountain biking we did in the area. Owner very responsive. And one of the few/only properties I could find in the area with a garage for bike storage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Love VRBing from Lauren

The home is extremely comfortable and so close to the boardwalk we were able to walk everywhere from the home! We just loved this house! Will be renting again in the future if available!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C.

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

Wine tour stay

Great property for stay with 3 couples. Each had own bathroom. Beds were very comfortable. Excellent for gathering on the deck to sip wine and watch the sunset. Able to easily walk to boardwalk.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia S.

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

Another Amazing Stay!

My family and I love this house. This is the second time we have stayed here and it is the perfect house in the perfect location, even the grandkids were impressed! The house is within walking distance to the Boardwalk, beach, coffee shops and restaurants. Its located in a nice and quiet neighborhood, overlooking walking/bike trails and a view of the river. We love the time we spent here and will definitely book this vacation home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sagar W.

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

Great for two or three families

Excellent host. Nice extras like bikes and boogie-boards. Walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie T.

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

This is the Place to Stay

With beautiful deck views of the San Lorenzo River and close proximity to the beaches and the Boardwalk, the house was perfect for our three-day family vacation. The two-level house had everything our family needed for comfort. Lauren, the host, was friendly and quick to respond to our needs. We hope to stay again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

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

Girlfriends getaway

Nice place- plenty of room for all of us. Great view off the deck. The kitchen could use some organizing but well stocked. We liked the neighborhood and enjoyed a nice walk to a nearby park. Location was great for visiting the boardwalk and the downtown area. Overall we liked the place. Would go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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