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SUN,SURF & RELAXATION@ 26thAVE BEACH HOUSE/HOT TUB/PRIVATE YARDS GREAT LOCATION

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Dining
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪52 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.

SUN,SURF & RELAXATION@ 26thAVE BEACH HOUSE/HOT TUB/PRIVATE YARDS GREAT LOCATION

SC County VR Permit #CO00012.
Custom built by and for the owners. This 1500 square foot, two bedroom, 1 bath house has much to offer the active beach lover in addition to the sun worshipping lounger.
Ideally located one block up from 26th Ave beach and conveniently centered in Santa Cruz from Capitola to downtown Santa Cruz and the World famous Beach Boardwalk. This sweet beach home beckons visitors to relax in a peaceful atmosphere. Fall asleep to the sounds of crashing waves and wake up to the scent of the ocean. Guests can walk or bike to many desired places around town and avoid the hassles of driving and parking. Guests love staying in our friendly neighborhood, walking, playing at the beach, watching surfers and abundant wildlife just off our shoreline.
This house is a breath of fresh air with an open floor plan, hardwood floors, fireplace centerpiece, vaulted ceilings, skylights, spacious kitchen and living area.
The gourmet kitchen is a food lovers delight, focused around a granite slab island for easy gathering and food prep. There is a double electric oven, 5 burner gas stove top, warming drawer, microwave oven, TVs throughout the house.
The kitchen is stocked with basic cooking essentials. There are fresh flowers and living plants throughout the house.
*Provision services or catering can be provided by request. For example, local farmers market produce and fresh local fish.
In addition to the comforts of this home, guests can enjoy the fireplace on cool Central Coast evenings as well as the deluxe Dimension One therapy hot tub and convenient outdoor shower after a surf session or beach run. The outdoor yards are wonderfully manicured and fully fenced. There is a Weber gas BBQ, patio furniture, umbrella, fire pit and hammock in the back yard. Washing machine and dryer in garage. Off street parking for several cars.
For the working vacation, wireless high speed internet is available throughout the house.
Active families will appreciate this house has available wetsuits, boogie boards, beach chairs, wagon, beach toys, Pack and Play, high chair lots of children's books and toys in garage as well as movies. The Live Oak library is a short walk away and is surrounded by Corcoran Lagoon which is home to Great White Herons and many other types of animals and birds.There is wood for beach bonfires and a small portable BB-Q.
There are so many great things to do in our neighborhood that it is possible to spend a week or longer and never have to drive anywhere.
During the Summer months and holiday breaks there is a five day minimum stay, unless there are small gaps between to be filled in for shorter visits.


Keywords: house
This holiday home's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Moran Lake Beach. Features include 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. A kitchen and a fireplace are available in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the beach
  • 7 minutes by car from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes from Monterey Bay
SUN,SURF & RELAXATION@ 26thAVE BEACH HOUSE/HOT TUB/PRIVATE YARDS GREAT LOCATION offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Bodyboard
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
The departure instructions are listed on the contract that is on the booking website as well as posted on the refrigerator in the house.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

6 guests Max Spa rules must be adhered to. Registered renters only to use the spa. No visiting pets inside house. Quite time 10PM to 8AM
No Parties

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Perfect Family Beach steps 26th Ave Beach January Special Prices
Summertime FUN @26th Beach
Fall In SC Sun Sand & Surf Santa Cruz
Spring Into 2021 @ the Beach in Santa Cruz
Fall In SC Sun Sand & Surf Private vacation home
Fall In SC Sun Sand & Surf Private vacation home Santa Cruz

SUN,SURF & RELAXATION@ 26thAVE BEACH HOUSE/HOT TUB/PRIVATE YARDS GREAT LOCATION Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 254 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stoff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cathy's beach cottage is a perfect place to stay in Santa Cruz. Easy walk or bike to the local beaches. She provides a few bikes/beach chairs/boogey boards which is so nice. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to enjoy a relaxing stay. Cathy had great recommendations for things to do and was easy to get in touch with. The property is really beautiful. We didn't want to leave!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leeza K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay. Great location and very clean! Cathy was an excellent host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super easy and great location

Without even asking the host reached out to let us know the property would be available early to us. We didn’t end up coming in early but it was a nice surprise that we could have since we were traveling with 3 young kids. Check in/out are super simple, basically just walk in and out. Very quiet neighborhood with lots of people walking their dogs etc and close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cathy’s home is the best rental we have stayed at, and she is very thoughtful to have things available for children and families to use. She was very communicative and willing to assist, and the home exceeded what the listing described it as! I hope to be able to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay S.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Garden Cottage stay

Very nicely decorated and so many beautiful flowers surround the property. Communication with Cathy was very easy and she responded right away. We had everything we could possibly need for our stay. Nice quiet neighborhood and close to the beach and other things you may want to do in the area! Would highly recommend this property to anyone coming to Santa Cruz!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness

Santa Cruz escapade

Extremely pleasant stay.Good location. Clean and well appointed.Timely communications with Owners.Would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy 'Cottage'

Great location. Quiet neighborhood but still very close to all things Capitola. Gracious hosts. Clean, cheery, comfortable home. Recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend

I am actually a longtime resident of the area and wanted to treat myself to a staycation for my birthday, so I knew that the house was in a great area near my fav beach. (Walking distance!) The house was perfect, so comfortable with a great, well-stocked kitchen and cool extras like bicycles, movies and games, boogie boards and wetsuits and more. The hosts were so nice and easy to communicate with and ready to help in any way!Now I know where my visiting family can sta!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy and Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint and Quiet

Cathy’s home was perfect for our little family. We enjoyed the hot tub, walking to the ocean staircase, and little surprise visits from Sam. The house is well-stocked and very clean. We would love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

There's always something, about every place we've stayed. But this place - communicative/friendly owners, clean, amenities, great location - we definitely plan to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet Home away from Home

This cottage was perfect in every way…cleanliness, location, beautiful space indoors and out, and it was stocked with everything we needed. The host was easy to reach if I had a question and was more than gracious in her responses. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Beach House from Heaven

We absolutely LOVED staying at this beautiful home! Me and my bestie and our kids had everything we needed and more! It’s beautiful, cozy, calming, peaceful and we will definitely be back! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Christmas

The combination of the holiday decorations, well equipped/well designed kitchen, sizable dining room table and comfortable couches, chairs beds made for another wonderful family Christmas. The birds, the fresh flowers in and out plus the location topped off the experience. Exceptionally homey
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sabina p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute place

We stayed right before the Christmas holiday. The house was decorated with a tree, Christmas lights and cute decorations. Close to the beach and to downtown. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Really cozy with easy check in process, would rent again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving in Santa Cruz

Met up with family for Thanksgiving. The property was wonderful and we couldn’t have asked for anything better. The owners are great and hopefully, we’ll be able to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Great stay. Loved the hotub
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

great stay

Cathy was very attentive. It had everything we needed. Great hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay!

This property was immaculate in cleanliness and provided all the necessary items. The hot tub, bikes and location were icing on the cake. Communication with the owner was easy. Definitely would stay again! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L., san antonio, tx

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, Location. Location

Perfect location. Very good communication from owners. It was fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday trip

Great house & location Would love to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becki D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Santa Cruz Getaway!

My son had his heart set on going to Santa Cruz to celebrate his 12th birthday. This home was absolutely the perfect place to do that! The house and the location were perfect. Just a short walk to the local beach, and the owners provided everything you could need for a fun day there: boogie boards, wetsuits, sand, toys, etc. The house itself was stocked with everything you might need as well. Owners communicated very well and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful beach retreat!

We had a fantastic time, everything was perfect. We will absolutely return for another visit in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024