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Vicky by the Sea – Ocean Views in Seabright | Pet-Friendly | Monthly Rental Available

Vacation home with kitchen, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Smart TV, fireplace
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
In the heart of Santa Cruz's Seabright neighborhood, Vicky by-the-Sea is a charming coastal cottage. Enjoy ocean views from the front patio and savor al fresco dining on the private patio or in the fully enclosed backyard with sunning deck and charcoal BBQ. With modern appliances in a fully equipped kitchen, cozy movie nights by a new 48’’ smart T.V., this vacation rental offers an intimate escape for 6 guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • 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.

Vicky by the Sea – Ocean Views in Seabright | Pet-Friendly | Monthly Rental Available

Managed by Kendall & Potter Property Management

Welcome to Vicky by the Sea, a cozy beachside cottage located just half a block from scenic Seabright Beach. Perfectly situated in one of Santa Cruz’s most beloved neighborhoods, this pet-friendly retreat offers comfort, convenience, and coastal charm. With ocean views from your front patio and easy access to the Boardwalk, Wharf, and Downtown, it’s an ideal choice for a relaxing extended stay or spontaneous beach getaway.

The Space

- 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms
- Sleeps up to 6 guests
- Pet-friendly – dogs welcome with approval
- Ocean views from the front patio
- Driveway parking + additional street parking
- Self check-in with keyless entry
- Fully furnished monthly rental – inquire for availability & rates
- No smoking | No parties

Home Features

- Outdoor shower – rinse off after the beach
- Charcoal BBQ for evening cookouts
- Wi-Fi + dedicated workspace for remote work
- Washer & dryer for added convenience
- Well-equipped kitchen
- Linens provided – just bring your beach towels

Nearby Attractions

- Seabright Beach – less than a 2-minute walk
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk & Wharf – 5-minute drive
- Steamer Lane – iconic surf spot just 7 minutes away
- Downtown Santa Cruz – boutique shops, cafés, nightlife
- Capitola Village – 10 minutes away
- Monterey Bay Aquarium – scenic 45-minute drive

Check-In: 3:00 PM
Check-Out: 11:00 AM

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 863 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: Maximum of 2 pets allowed with Pet Fee

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 fire extinguisher 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

Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Seabright Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.5 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 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog On Stick - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vicky by the Sea – Ocean Views in Seabright | Pet-Friendly | Monthly Rental Available pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Vicky by the Sea – Ocean Views in Seabright | Pet-Friendly | Monthly Rental Available?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vicky by the Sea – Ocean Views in Seabright | Pet-Friendly | Monthly Rental Available?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vicky by the Sea – Ocean Views in Seabright | Pet-Friendly | Monthly Rental Available located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Twin Lakes State Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

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Vicky by the Sea – Ocean Views in Seabright | Pet-Friendly | Monthly Rental Available Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lora W.

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

Relaxing

We had a very nice and relaxing stay. House is very quaint and sweet. Livingroom seating could be more and comfortable couch. Only seating for 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

Perfect location

My first trip to Santa Cruz and it was magic! Properly was a great location - locals love the road this property is on so parking is challenging if you have more than one vehicle. I didn’t need any help from management so I can’t speak to how they would handle anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

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

Family Favorite

We had an amazing time. This part of Santa Cruz is special to my family. The house is right next to our favorite beach, dog friendly and you can roast marshmallows over one of the fire pits. We walked to the boardwalk for a few rollercoaster rides and just really enjoyed the trip. Overall an amazing experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

Absolutely Perfect!

The Ptoperty Management folks at Kendall & Potter were the best from start to finish. The home was in impeccable shape, the location was fantastic and we'll be looking to do this again next year. Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karly R.

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

Perfect beach Getaway!

This house is so cute and cozy. Our boys really enjoyed having their own little room in the backyard. Convenient shower (with hot water) in the backyard as well to clean the beach off before coming inside. We walked everywhere, many places to eat close by and of course the beach is right outside the front door. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a clean home in a great neighborhood close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L., Seattle, Washington

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

Great location, Quaint older beach house.

The location is excellent for its proximity to Seabright Beach, you can hear the waves crashing all day long. It is away from hotels, in a residential/rental beach community, but is walking distance to coffee shops and restaurants, and a little longer walk away from the Boardwalk. The cute house is older, but well maintained, with a few interesting architectural details. The house itself has 2 bedrooms and a mushy sleeper sofa, and a 3rd detached bedroom. The kitchen furnishings and charcoal grill are adequate. There is plenty of outdoor furniture and some fold-up beach chairs. Perfect for no fuss stay at the beach. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

azad g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

UCSC visit

Overall good spot. The pics made it look a bit better, it’s an old home kept pretty well, the outside back patio wasn’t ready for use as quite dusty and spider webs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annamarie C.

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

Anniversary Quick Getaway

Relaxing, location is super amazing. If you know anything about the beach life, this is a perfect spot! Loved
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley C.

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

Perfect location steps from the beach

Wonderful location steps from the beautiful beach, comfortable home and great resaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Beach Cottage Getaway

I loved this property and hope to return again. It is a vintage Santa Cruz cottage with modern conveniences. The beds and furniture were comfortable. The location is ideal. You can see the beach from the driveway and it's less than a block away. We walked to the Boardwalk, we walked to dinner and breakfast. It was delightful! While we found the check-out procedures simple, the requirement that dishes be cleaned and returned to the cabinets has a downside. We found 3 dirty baking dishes that had been put away in the cabinets prior to our arrival. In addition, it would be helpful to add a few beach towels. I'd recommend this vacation rental wholeheartedly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

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

Great location and neighborhood

Loved our stay at 120 Vicky by the sea. Can’t ask for a better local, beach is so close yet the house is on a nice, quiet street. Great restaurants and markets within walking distance too. I have only minor complaints about a few things. The paper towels and Tp are ridiculously thin and awful. Would it kill them to provide decent options?! And the coffee maker wasn’t cleaned when we got there. But overall the place was great and I would definitely book again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

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

Charming home in a great area

Charming home located just s minute walk to the beach. The home has everything you need. Absolutely loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

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

Sweet Beach House

Very nice well appointed property and perfect proximity to the beach. Had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce N.

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

Quick getaway

Nice place to stay in Santa Cruz. Less than a block from the beach. Beautiful old house. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ansel V.

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

Beach Life

Great place. All the amenities you could want and fantastic location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fletcher S.

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

Perfect getaway!

We really enjoyed our time at this property. It was close to everything (beach, boardwalk, restaurants, bars, etc.) and the house itself was in great shape, clean and comfortable. Overall, we'd give it an A+.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith R., Sacramento, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Seabright Thanksgiving

Our family enjoyed our stay in Seabright! The beach house is adorable, comfortable, clean, and in a wonderful setting. We appreciated the short walk to the beach, sunny outside table with views of the beach, inside dining table that was perfect for evening games, and 3 comfortable beds! We hope to return for more family fun at this lovely beach house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zoe M., Sacramento, CA

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

2nd Stay This Year

I enjoyed my stay so much the first time, I booked this place again. So close to the beach and very quaint and cozy. Perfect for me, my dog and family and friends who dropped in to stay while I was there. Can't wait to get back there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Very easy, except the key issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney T., Long

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

Great location Beach house

We loved staying at your place! The location is perfect! Being from Santa Cruz and coming back to visit this was so nice to be close to everything and walk right down to our favorite beach! Close to the Boardwalk etc. Perfect for our little dogs the backyard was very secure and clean! Thanks again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zoe M.

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

Great girls trip!

The house has a great location being a block from the beach! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Had all the accommodations we needed- we brought extra supplies that weren’t needed. The backyard was perfect for the dog. There were only 3 of us so it was perfect size. Can’t wait to stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

sandy w.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Vicky by the Sea review

The location was awesome. Very cute house but a bit dated. Would be good to invest in some new mattresses as they were a bit old and soft. Especially the sofa one as even my 50 lb son could not sleep on it without back pain. Another update would be a lock box so that one does not have to drive to Capitola to retrieve AND return the keys. This adds a lot of unnecessary drive time when could be solved with a coded lock box. Otherwise, lovely location and very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

quick vacation

very quiant
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aliesha H.

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

Perfection

House was absolutely perfect and I can’t wait to book another stay for actual vacation! We had to find a place while we had a leak being dealt with at home! The location to the beach was heaven. The dogs LOVED it and everything was exactly as advertised!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Stephanie J.

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

The most amazing location

Vicki by the Sea is a wonderful oasis in an unbeatable location half a block from a beautiful beach. We enjoyed going for walks on the beach in the morning and curling up by the fire in the evening. We were a little disappointed in the condition of the property (tv not working, dust on some surfaces) given the significant amount we paid for our stay but we spoke with the management company and they assured us they would be working to rectify the issues. Overall, we had a great time in this fantastic location!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020