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Great Home! Great Beach! Great Location!

Family-friendly vacation home in Santa Cruz

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Exterior
Dining
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Marina
Perched near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this beach home boasts a private rear yard perfect for entertaining and stunning outdoor shower. With cathedral ceilings, custom granite/stainless kitchen and 4 cruiser bikes at your disposal, you can explore the coast in style.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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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.

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 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
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching 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

  • 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

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
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please start a load of towels in the washer. This helps the cleaners get done for the next guests
Lock all three doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Enjoy yourself

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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Seabright Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog On Stick - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬15 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.

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Great Home! Great Beach! Great Location! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is clean and comfort. Our host is friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our family vacation very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara H.

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

Perfect home in the perfect location

AMAZING home in the perfect location! We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyanne R.

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

Awesome location and great host!

We love this neighborhood and the house fit our family perfectly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

California trip

Perfect location
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loralyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were here for our son's graduation from UC Santa Cruz. The house was perfect! We loved how convenient everything was- the ocean, the boardwalk, the warf, and the sea lions! Our kids loved the bikes too. We found the house to be clean and the communication was excellent. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R., Where do you live?

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

Fantastic property

This is a fantastic property with a great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke T.

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

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

Verified traveler

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

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

Alex M.

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

Great place for a beach vacation

Wonderful primary bedroom suite, basement finished with bunk beds, additional bedroom, bathroom, laundry, and separate TV room. A block from the beach, a short walk from the big Boardwalk amusement park. Garage is converted to a storage/ man cave with couches, TV, wet suits, bikes, and beach stuff. This place was perfect for my daughter and two boys to enjoy Santa Cruz beaches and visit the Monterey aquarium.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha H.

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

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

Rain M.

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

Santa Cruz

Amazing host and beautiful home. I would recommend to folks.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette b.

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

Great spot

Brought my parents visiting from CO to Santa Cruz for our kids soring break. The house is minutes from the beach, a short walk to the boardwalk and is in a really nice part of town. The place was stocked with anything you need for a day at the beach. My daughter loved getting on the boogie board. Would recommend to anyone wanting a vacation home away from home
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dulcey R.

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

Lovely stay at Seabright

We love Seabright and this house was perfect for our needs. The location is pretty optimal and we appreciated how well appointed the space was. Thank you! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Perfect beach house

We were able to gather family from nearby and far away over the course of a week. We came to appreciate the floor plan because it provided nice spaces for privacy and spaces to gather for football or kid TV. Hope we can return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Linda B.

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

Great spot

Well stocked and efficiently designed
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

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

Location, location, location

This was a great home base for our family of 6 adults. It's within walking distance to restaurants and a great beach. Communication with the owner was easy and always very timely. Would highly recommend this house!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Navone C.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristi G.

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

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

Luis T.

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

Family vacation

Our family goes to Seabright every year but this was the first time staying in this house. It's a beautiful house with lots of space and amenities. The property owners left us a card welcoming us to their home, very nice. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

barbro b.

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

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

David P.

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

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

Annette A.

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

Family of 8 Getaway!

The beach house was cute, comfy and the perfect location! Everything was in walking distance, the Board Walk, the Pier, close beach access, shopping, restaurants. My family and I had an amazing time. Thank you Glenn! The Ayala's Goodyear, AZ
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terese B.

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

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

Nate H.

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

Fantastic location, great communication

You really cant get a better location in terms of walkability to beach, harbor, etc. Great set up for extended family with a floor separating aleeping areas, making it ideal for mix of older family and kids. Host has a garage full of bikes, toys, wetsuits, boogie boards and they are in good repair. Host was also a great commjnicator. She was friendly, professional and flexible. I highly recommend the place.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

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

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

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