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Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

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A bench overlooking a coastal area with a clear view of the ocean and a rocky shoreline.
A living room with a red carpet, a black leather sofa, a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV on a stand.
A single-story house with a stone patio, a covered outdoor seating area, and a well-maintained garden.
A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the ocean.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, white cabinetry, a white refrigerator, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Mitchell Cove Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Natural Bridges State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Natural Bridges State Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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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.

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

Ocean front one story beach house on West Cliff Dr. between Natural Bridges State beach and the light House. 1 king master suite, 2 queen bedrooms with hall bathroom. 4th bedroom detached away from the house next to garage, family room faces ocean, kitchen with dining area faces ocean, dining table seats 6, kitchen bar seats 3, central heat, gas fireplace insert, double pained windows, linens and towels provided, beach towels, few rolls of T.P. Laundry soap, dishwashing soap, shampoo. Outdoor gas grill with patio dining table. Front yard faces ocean with people watching or sea life watching from our patio viewing chairs. TV's in two queen bedrooms and one TV in the living room.“The location is unbeatable, close to the best of West End spots, e.g., breweries, wineries, tide pools, grocery, and the best multi use trail in Santa Cruz across the street that runs along West Cliff Drive which is great for walking, running, riding a bike, or people watching. Parking is easy. Sleeping, cooking, and game playing for a family of 6 is easy in this well laid out house. ”
This vacation home's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Monterey Bay. Features include laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Steps from Monterey Bay and a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: You may smoke outside of the house on the property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,601 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Rules

A rental agreement will be emailed to you and will need to be signed prior to arrival. No gatherings over 8 people allowed at the property day or nt.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: skate park and tennis courts near

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke outside of the house on the property

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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

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Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 214 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. The house was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views and location were amazing! Would absolutely stay again. Very comfy and a great place for my family to hang together
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elwin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean and ready for us when we got there and we enjoyed the ocean view! The beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and clean, and is in an amazing location with a great view of the ocean and surrounding cliffs. The host communicated effectively and promptly. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lotus

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home right on West Cliff with beautiful ocean view out living room window. Very clean and comfortable. Easy check-in process with clear instructions. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to relax and decompress. Wonderful views and great location. Will definitely return if we can!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All as advertised. EnjoyableClose to restaurants, beaches, and local amenities. Will revisit!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, exactly as described
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location with a beautiful view! Home is well maintained with all amenities.
View from front sitting room.
View from location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Being on the cliffs of Santa Cruz is very special. The house was clean and I will be back next year. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach view was incredible. We saw some stunning sunsets and really enjoyed being able to cross the street to access the walkway along the cliffs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Boris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, could be a little cleaner upon arrival
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adriana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, comfortable, clean and so relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine D.

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

Great location

We enjoyed our stay here. The house had everything we needed with a beautiful view. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely adorable place RIGHT ON THE WATER. Sipped my morning coffee while watching the whales spout out the front window. Clean and comfortable with cute seasonal touches to the decor. GREAT place to stay in Santa Cruz!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Absolutely beautiful home

We completely enjoyed our stay and the location was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeni T.

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

Amazing view and great home!

We really enjoyed our stay. Perfect location and very comfy home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jolie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful relaxing stay

While checking in was a bit challenging due to the deadbolt door lock, we had a wonderful stay at a beautiful place and would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chris c.

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

Wharf to wharf stay

Great last minute booking conveniently located for our annual trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The house was fully equipped with everything we needed and made our trip very enjoyable. Check-in was clear and detailed, which made the process smooth and stress-free. The location was perfect—close to everything we wanted to do in Santa Cruz. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

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

Great place/Great experience

Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

Great Family Vacation

Great location for a family vacation. Clean and well kept. Comfortable beds and well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sunny S.

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

Great location for quiet and relaxation

Tide pools across the street, Cat and Cloud coffee + Humble Sea brewing 15min walk away. Really an excellent location and great host
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle I.

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

Quick weekend stay

Beautiful property with incredible views and the sounds of waves crashing. Great location to boardwalk. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean view
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025