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Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is ¥239,250
¥395,647 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1

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 Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.

Welcome to our remarkable retreat, a stone's throw from the serene Twin Lakes Beach in Santa Cruz, situated on the quaint 14th Avenue. This sprawling sanctuary spans over 4,000 square feet, providing breathtaking views, an enviable location, and a slice of the enchanting atmosphere that Santa Cruz is famed for. Envision yourself soaking up the sun on the beach or unwinding on one of the numerous decks that adorn our home, offering spaces of peace and spaciousness. Located ideally, a short stroll will take you to the Harbor, where you can savor the offerings of local eateries and meander through delightful boutiques. Our residence comfortably houses up to 14 guests, with a thoughtful design that caters to both families and groups. A specially dedicated game room is a treasure trove of fun, equipped with beach toys, Foosball, and Ping Pong, ensuring entertainment for all ages. VR Permit number 211386.

This home stretches across three well-appointed levels; the zenith is home to the kitchen, dining, and living spaces, complemented by an outdoor deck to immerse in the scenic beauty. The six cozy bedrooms are nestled on the main floor, adjacent to another charming deck, while the game room finds its place on the ground level. It's important to note that guests who may find navigating stairs challenging should consider alternate lodging options.

Compliance with the Santa Cruz Vacation Home Ordinance is paramount, affecting all residences within the county. This mandate allows for a maximum of 2 adults per bedroom, plus an extra 2 adults, capping our adult guest capacity at 14. Children under 8 years are exempt from this count, enabling us to accommodate your family or group with ease. The ordinance promotes exclusivity and privacy, strictly permitting only those named on the guest list to access the premises. We are pet-friendly, welcoming up to two dogs with prior breed disclosure, and cater to both short and longer stays, with flexible booking options available.

Our home is an idyllic setting for family reunions, gatherings, memorials, corporate retreats, team building, anniversaries, birthdays, and celebrations of all kinds, offering a blend of comfort and space. It comes fully furnished and equipped with modern amenities including 2 large HD LCD TVs, cable access, high-speed wireless internet, dual fireplaces, DVD players, glimpses of the ocean from the decks, top-tier bed linens, laundry facilities, and an outdoor shower with hot water, perfect for post-beach relaxation. The private deck features a gas BBQ and a storage space stocked with beach gear. Allow the rhythmic sound of the waves to lull you to sleep, and awaken to morning coffee in the calm of our beachside retreat or on the beach itself (note: we cannot control sea lion sounds).

A brief walk from Twin Lakes Beach, our home boasts both privacy and proximity to beachside activities. Discover the local culinary scene, shop to your heart's content, or indulge in tranquil beach walks, all while staying in a location central to Santa Cruz's iconic attractions and a drive away from the renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pebble Beach, and more.

This house, our cherished second home, is perfect for guests who value respect for property, neighbors, and local regulations. Those in search of a 'party house' will need to look elsewhere. We emphasize the importance of observing quiet hours from 10 pm to 8 am, in respect of our neighbors and in compliance with local ordinances. Our cancellation policy is generous, offering a full refund up to 90 days prior to your stay, a testament to our commitment to your satisfaction.

This home is more than a place to stay; it's a haven for creating unforgettable memories, whether you're here for a special event, a restful escape, or a group gathering. We invite you to experience a piece of paradise in Santa Cruz, blending comfort with the natural beauty of the California coast.

Property manager

Michelle

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • 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

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking outside, on property or on decks.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,000 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 11:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Please inquire. Pet Fees apply. Maximum of 2 pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children are a maximum of 7 years old

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

Property is also known as

Winter Special Discount Imagine Yourself Steps Away House
Winter Special Discount Imagine Yourself Steps Away
Large Santa Cruz Beach House Steps Away Santa Cruz Beach
Large House Steps Away
Large Santa Cruz Beach Steps Away Santa Cruz Beach
Large Steps Away
Large Santa Cruz Beach House ! Steps to the Beach! Santa Cruz

About the neighborhood

Map
CA, Santa Cruz

What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Main Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.?

As of Jun 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions. on Jun 30, 2025 start from ¥239,250, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions. located?

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

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Large Santa Cruz Beach House. Steps to beach. Pets welcome. Family. Reunions. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 316 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jana H.

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

Fantastic Way to Visit to Santa Cruze

We brought a rather large clan of 15 family members and two dogs to this lovely house and found it super comfortable, clean and enjoyable. Just steps from the beach with a nice patio for barbaques and a well stocked kitchen allowing us to cook and serve with no problems. Our host was super communicative and helpful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Large home good for large family

We had a great after Christmas gathering with extended family. Perfect for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly N.

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

Great location!

We enjoyed our stay, the property worked well for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Very comfortable home for our family's annual beach get-away. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Great Stay !

Really great getaway to stay at. Beautiful house, really helpful Host. Would definitely come back
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Family Fun

We have been renting this home for the Labor Day weekend for about 6 years. It is a perfect location and the property owners are amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Positive stay for large group

Large property to host our large group and the location was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Great Vacation house with plenty of space

This house had great space and great location for our group . We had kids 8-14 and 3 adults and we never felt cramped in the space. Wonderful location and good communication with host . We definitely plan to stay here again !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

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

Garcia family vacation

We have a large family. We get together every year at this beach house. So convenient to the beach and lots of room in the house for everyone.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Fredi B.

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

Great place for family gatherings at the beach

Fantastic location and very roomy house. We had a weeklong family gathering with 6adults and 4 children. We spent Almost every afternoon at the beach which is Just half a block away and has a beautiful wide sandy beach. The house has two living rooms and two kitchens which made it easy to make and ate all our meals here As we desired.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Family reunion/ bday celebration

Just six houses down from the beach, this large home is perfect for family gatherings for all ages. We chose it because of the large farmhouse table for us to gather at breakfast and the number of bed for couples and singles. It did not disappoint. Quiet and comfortable, we all left happy and rested. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

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

Family Summer Getaway

We had a great time at this property just a short walk to Twin Lakes Beach and some great restaurants. Our teens had a blast playing ping pong and getting burritos from the corner Mexican restaurant Michoacán. It was wonderful and the owner was very detailed with her information and very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

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

Amazing location!

Large comfy house so close to the beach, Sunday farmer’s market and all the fun that Santa Cruz has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

MaryLee G.

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

Great location, plenty of room!

This house has great beach access and plenty of space for your friends and family. Parking is a breeze with ample space for 6 cars. House is a modified duplex that was combined into one large house. All 11 of us had plenty of room to escape, but the house is quite loud.esxape
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

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

Awesome house near the beach.

This is a great location for a large family or group! We really enjoyed our stay. We will probably stay here again if available in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Family Vacation

Great location, plenty of parking for our family and easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

fun and accommodating

Once a duplex, this house's two side by side kitchens, dining rooms and living rooms worked perfectly for our family of 14 (many cooks with their own plans) and our afternoon gathering with several other relatives. The grill did its job. The 6 bedrooms on the first floor were comfortable and clean. While it is not beachfront, or closest to twin lakes, the short walk to black beach was very easy and delightful day and night. FYI you need to like stairs. Perfect for our gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Great for a family get-together

Great location with lots of room for a multi-generational family gathering. We enjoyed our time there tremendously!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Donn V.

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

Nice stay

Good place to stay with a large group. The kids loved the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hollis S.

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

Family fun at the Beach Hoise

The property was a fantastic gathering spot for my adult children and their families. Being only a 3 minute walk to the state park beach was perfect for the flexibility needed to accommodate adult and kiddo schedules. The common living space with two fully equipped kitchens as well as two TVS facilitated us cooking and hanging out together. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Incredible house! Great host.

Perfect beach house for the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

jeff h.

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

Family get away

Beach, Boardwalk, whale watching, aquarium…all in 2 nights stay. Great time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrysa C.

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

Great location in Santa Cruz

Great, spacious property in Santa Cruz, minutes from the beach. We really enjoyed our time and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect location

We fully enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect for our group size and centrally located for beautiful views and exploring nearby. Highly recommended .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maribel T.

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

90th Birthday Reunion

Had a great time with family! It was a beautiful location and so close to the beach. House was big enough to give everyone there space.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023