You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beach Oasis in Downtown Santa Cruz
Welcome to your beach oasis, nestled discretely in Santa Cruz downtown. This recently reimagined Victorian has a private lush deck and a backyard with a hot tub for you to relax after a day of surfing or hiking. The thoughtfully landscaped exterior complements the artistic spaces within making the home perfect for a romantic gateway or an intimate retreat. This architectural treasure is walking distance to the beach, the Wharf and the Boardwalk. Steps away are the shops, restaurants, and bars.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Pacific Avenue. Laundry facilities are available. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Amenities include laundry facilities
Just a 4-minute drive from Monterey Bay and a few minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
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)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property is also known as
Oasis In Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Beach Oasis in Downtown Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Beach Oasis in Downtown Santa Cruz Private vacation home
Beach Oasis in Downtown Santa Cruz Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Benny L.
4 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a great location. Ali was very responsive. Look forward to staying again next time we're in Santa Cruz.
Benny L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dennis m.
17 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
absolutely perfect place. communication with the host was smooth and seamless. Gated home makes it even better. The host always responded within minutes. Truly the best VRBO we have stayed.
Dennis m.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrew W.
2 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was such a lovely rental. Loved the Victorian feel and the tiling work. Would stay here again for future beach adventures.
Andrew W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica B.
21 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location and a beautfiul house!
Jessica B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gene C.
15 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot and excellent location.
Location is outstanding for walkability. Lots of small touches for comfort and all the necessities. Host was responsive and check in was straightforward and easy. Would definitely stay again.
Gene C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Pierre d.
30 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This property is located in a very nice neighborhood, and within walking distance of downtown (shops, many restaurants and a TJ's), the wharf, and the boardwalk. The house was very comfortable, and the off street parking was a real plus. The driveway is a little steep, so leaver the sport cars at home!. The communication with the owners was fantastic, and they were extremely accommodating.
Pierre d.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Linda B.
1 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Thumbs Up
Terrific location! We are walkers and downtown was only blocks away w/lots of shops and restaurants. The Boardwalk was a little less than a mile which allowed us to avoid traffic & parking. The hot tub was a plus too. The host/owner was an exceptional communicator and always responded very quickly....thx Ali.
Linda B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer L.
19 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Cute home - ideal location
Jennifer L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chuck G.
2 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
This is a great location.
The host was very easy going, and extremely hospitable. The house was very clean, and well stocked with supplies. It is close to a mission, so you will see homeless people. If that bothers you, so be it. But I felt very safe. It’s walking distance to several restaurants, and shopping.
Happy New Year!
Chuck G.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Todd L.
2 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Rennsport Reunion Weekend
My son & I needed a place to stay during Porsche's Rennsport Reunion at Laguna Seca. We wanted to be close to downtown since we were already driving to/from Monterey each day. This location did not disappoint. The owners restaurant recommendations were great. After walking all day at the track the hot tub did not disappoint and the beds were super comfy. We'll definitely stay here again when the opportunity presents itself.
Todd L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Jennifer C.
11 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, excellent hosts, beautiful property
My family & I enjoyed our stay. The cottage was very cute & clean on the inside. It would have been nice had the outdoor patio been swept up in order to enjoy it more. Very walkable to downtown and boardwalk. There is a daycare nearby and we were awoken each morning by children yelling and playing. Not terrible, but not as peaceful as we would have liked. Overall we had a nice stay, hosts were responsive and we had welcome snacks, which our kids were thrilled with. We thought it had three beds, but the third room had more of a couch. In the description would have been helpful had the bedrooms not been labeled “bedroom 2 & bedroom 4” as this was a bit confusing.
We stayed in this charming Victorian for two nights and it was perfect! Great location and easily accessible to all the beautiful places in and around Santa Cruz. Host’s get back to you right away with any questions you may have. We will definitely stay here again.
Jerilyn
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael M.
27 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Visit family
Very positive.
Michael M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cindi R.
8 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
santa cruz
had a relaxing time , loved the fall trees on the property, cooked- thanksgiving- , enjoyed the spa, appreciated the gift basket and the attention to detail. super important that it was very clean!! very central too.
Cindi R.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tanaya M.
13 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home away from home
Beautiful house, so conveniently located. We had a wonderfully relaxing stay.
Tanaya M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Madeleine H.
29 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
My wife and I stayed here the weekend of our wedding celebration. The space is so cute and easily accommodated us and the bridal party getting ready. The hosts were extremely responsive and helpful. Location is convenient to downtown and the beach but the property is very peaceful. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend.
Madeleine H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Arisa T.
27 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house near downtown Santa Cruz
We were a group of women in town for the Santa Cruz Triathlon. The house was clean with fluffy white towels, great bath & shower, and the hot tub was wonderful after the race. Kitchen was clean and had the things we needed to cook, eat and heat our leftovers. One thing to note is that there is only parking for 2 cars, and the neighborhood has streets with no parking from midnight to 6 am. We figured it out and parked the extra cars elsewhere and walked or biked locally. The house is in a great location, close to both downtown and transition area for our race. It was nice to be able to walk to the downtown area for any shopping errands and eating out. The house felt very safe behind the gate and the security codes were easy for us to manage. The owner is very responsive and answered any of my questions promptly.
Arisa T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jake R.
22 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
10/10 would recommend
Easy / clean / plenty of space / would recommend to anyone.
Jake R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Eileen M.
2 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location-Great Accommodations—Stay Here!
This house was perfect for our family group of 2 couples plus 2 boys ages 9 and 11. The sleeping arrangements were perfect; beds including the sofa bed with air mattress topper were comfortable; linens were clean and comfortable. Two full baths accommodated all our needs. Upstairs bathroom was a favorite with a bidet and luxurious shower heads. The Street Fighter game and board games were great distractions and kept the boys (of all ages) occupied as others were getting ready. The hot tub and fire pit were used everyday (we liked the fire pit so much we bought one for our home and it has been delivered and installed there). We utilized the kitchen for breakfast every morning and prepared a family
dinner outside on the grill and had dinner for 8 on the deck. We didn’t have much opportunity to use the TV but it did come in handy for winding down. The house was located within an easy walk to downtown including the Wednesday Farmers Market that had great food trucks. We felt very safe and loved the little alcove that the house was tucked into. Easy to get in and out. Parking was great. Everyone loved our stay in this house. I really don’t think you could do any better for a visit to Santa Cruz. Our hosts were very easy to contact and we appreciated this welcome basket with goodies and fresh flowers. Just stay here. You won’t regret it!
Eileen M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Candace W.
26 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
We spent the majority of our time at the Boardwalk. The house was not close enough to walk to the Boardwalk for our group but the bagel shop was :)
Candace W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Maria L.
21 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We had a great time staying here! Cute and clean and just a short walk to shopping and dining—it was perfect!
Maria L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Maryanne H.
17 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Nice place.
Little tight driveway
Maryanne H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
David S.
21 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Downtown Hideaway
We are a family of 4 and had a great time at the Beach Oasis. It's very convenient to downtown and easy to get to/from other areas. It was very comfortable... we felt that we were staying with family. There are lots of different areas on the property to chat, read, visit etc. We would definitely stay here again!
David S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Maya P.
23 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great base for a stay in Santa Cruz
Clean and well-maintained property, hot tub was much appreciated, even had a high-chair and baby dishes which came in handy when our local friend with a 6-month-old came over for breakfast!
Maya P.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tammy K., CA
26 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy luxury, close proximity to everything but safely tucked away
This home is perfectly located near everything. It's a quick 5 min drive to the Boardwalk, and walking distance to upscale or casual dining. It is also tucked away from the main street, down a long paverlined driveway. It is truly charming. Check-in directions were easy to understand. From the start, our hosts made us feel welcome. It appeared that they had prepared the home just for us and wanted us to enjoy ourselves. I had mentioned to the hosts that we were celebrating our daughter's birthday and we arrived to a home that had a "Happy Birthday" sign hung up and specialty drink and candies in a basket. The spa outside was heated and ready for us to enjoy. Once in the home, we explored and saw that it was beautifully constructed with updated decor and finishes. There were plenty of extra towels and bathroom/shower necessities were fully stocked. The kitchen dining area was fully stocked with table settings and a wine cooler. Lots of board games in the third room that our girls enjoyed exploring. There is a gorgeous balcony on the master bedroom with bistro set, an outdoor sitting area with a propane fireplace, and a substantial sized yard if you have little ones who need space to play while the adults relax on one of the many outdoor chairs nearby. This home has something special around every corner. The host's focus on quality experience leaves guests feeling better than when they arrived. Highly recommend if you want to truly relax! Thank you, Ali and Komal