Santa Cruz Vacation Rentals

Beach House Rentals specializes in locating your unique fully furnished vacation rental home, condo, apartment, or cottage in scenic Capitola, Santa Cruz, and Aptos - just minutes from santa cruz. We offer a selection of properties from studio apartments to homes with up to 5 bedrooms in a variety of sizes and price ranges. Beach House Rentals is pleased to accommodate you in a short term or long term monthly vacation rental. For more information on renting one of our vacation or corporate rentals, please click below or call us today at: Read More 800-330-2979 831-475-1808

This charming beach cottage with great Twin Lakes Beach views was completely rebuilt only 2 years ago. The main level had a large redwood deck and enters into a Great room with cathedral ceilings, built in Flat Screen TV with lots of DVDs, a beautiful new kitchen with large pantry. TVs in all bedrooms; all with adjoining baths. (877) 878-0861

A Santa Cruz Delight, 2-2425 East Cliff Drive is a fully furnished 2 bedroom - 1 bath duplex steps from the 26th Avenue Beach. This dog friendly property sleeps 6 comfortably. Relax in the hot tub in the private back yard! This home is perfect for a family retreat or romantic get away. A short drive to the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk or the quaint Village of Capitola by the Sea. 800-330-2979 831-475-1808

Villa Vista - Two casually elegant beachfront units. One week minimum stay for summer and holidays. Each features a gourmet kitchen, washer/dryer, linens and towels, down-comforters, fireplace, jacuzzi bathtub, cable TV/DVD/VCR and stereo, wireless DSL, off-street parking, gas barbecue and breathtaking views of the sand, surf and sunsets! Lower unit features a private outdoor jacuzzi while the upper unit offers an expansive deck with lounge furniture. Owner maintained and managed. No pets. Weeklyrates range from $3000 to $4000. A 3-night minimum is required in Winter, Spring or Fall with prices ranging from $1250 to $2000. Nearby attractions: Beach Boardwalk amusement park, biking, surfing, hiking, fishing, snorkeling, wine tasting, shopping, fantastic restaurants, clubs with live music, art galleries, golf, tennis & concerts. Monterey Bay Aquarium and beautiful Carmel by the Sea just a short drive south. Read More (408) 866-2626

Sleeps up to 12 in 5-bedrooms with 2-baths and 2-kitchens, just 1-1/2 Blocks to the Santa Cruz Wharf and 3-blocks to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This home is perfect for multiple families. It is a Quick walk everywhere, easy stroll to a large sandy Beach, the Santa Cruz Wharf, the Beach Boardwalk, the San Lorenzo River Walk, Nearys Lagoon Bird Watching area, the Mike Fox Skateboard Park, the BMX bike park (1 of only 5 in the US) in Depot Park with lots of swings & slides etc. Or walk downtownfor lots of restaurants, live music both inside and outside of the clubs, and very unique shops that you won't see anywhere else except Santa Cruz! It is located in a great location and neighborhood of beautiful Victorian Cottages. And, during the summer, from the backyard, you can hear the FREE band concerts on Friday nights. Read More (877) 878-0861

SERENITY BY THE SEA: Sleeps up to 10, 4-bedrooms, 3-baths. This is an elegant, open and luxurious home for those who appreciate a well-appointed dwelling. This home has as a small ocean view from the Master Bedroom & is across the street from Natural Bridges State Park. The spacious & vaulted ceiling Living Room has a comfortable couch and 2 chairs. There is a 6-person table in the Dining Room open to the Living Room and this area has white, plush carpet. It is a wonderfully relaxing home for familyget-togethers & wedding guests, though; no weddings at the home. The fully equipped kitchen has a table for 6. It is next to the fun Family Room, with a plush sectional couch and TV/DVD/VCR and a fireplace. Plenty of CD's and a special ocean music CD grace this room. House has a Washer, Dryer and DSL. Upstairs, the Master bedroom has a King bed, a Double-sized Futon/couch and large Master bath with a double vanity sink and separate shower and large separate tub. There is a small ocean view from this room of Natural Bridges beach. The 2nd Bedroom has one Twin bed and a fold-up small childs cot. The 3rd Bedroom has one Queen bed with surfer decorations and a grass bed sham. The 2nd full bath is near these two bedrooms. Upstairs also has a bookshelf with a large selections of books and novels for your vacation reading. The 4th bedroom is downstairs and has 1-Double bed with a beach sunset (or sunrise) art motif. The 3rd bath is next to this bedroom. All linens are provided and the beds are made fresh for you. More linen in the closet if needed. There are plenty of beach towels, beach chairs, bicycles and TV tables if needed.There is a fully enclosed large grassy backyard with a Gas BBQ, a large 6-person dining outdoor table with a gazebo-like framework over this table & chairs. There is an outdoor shower, on the side yard by the BBQ. Plenty of room in the side yard to store extra bicycles. Sorry no pets allowed. There is parking for 2 cars in the garage and 2 in the driveway and 1 in FRONT of the home. If you have any more cars, please have them park on Swanton as the Cul-de-sac gets very full with the owners of the other homes. Great location to bring your bicycles and ride along West Cliff Drive and the home has 4 -bicycles in the garage and FREE National & International Phone service to 43 countries! This home is decorated with many sea-life watercolor pictures and lots of sea-life stuffed animals. There are many fun nautical items in some of the bedrooms too. Read More (877) 878-0861

Located on a quiet street, just 3/4 of a block to a small park that is across East Cliff Dr from the 26th Ave Beach in Santa Cruz CA with Hot Tub and Grassy lawn (877) 878-0861

WINDOW ON THE HARBOR: Sleeps up to 8 with 3-Bedrooms and 2-Full Baths. Just across the street from the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. It is an easy almost level 3 minute walk to the large and Sandy Twin Lake Beach or across the Harbor Bridge and a fun 3-block walk to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. There are several nearby great restaurants within 2-blocks. Enjoy the beautifully terraced backyard flower garden with patio and small fire-pit. There are several tables & chairs. 1st bedroom is 1-Double, 2nd Bedroom has 2-Twins, 3rd Bedroom has 1-Queen, there is also a twin blow up mattress. Great Room has a large comfy sofa. Two dining tables, one that overlooks the harbor where you can watch the sailboats drift by, and the other overlooks the terraced garden and patio. These two tables can be pushed together for a great reunion dinner. There is also an Umbrella table & four padded chairs on the front deck, closest to the Harbor. All linens are provided and the beds are made fresh for you. More linen in the closet if needed. There is 1 off-street parking space in front of the home (2 if your cars are compact) 2-Permits come with the house to use for on the street parking which is available directly in front of the home. There is also a space behind the home at the back gate. These are only necessary to put on the cars between April 1 and after Labor Day. Read More (877) 878-0861

Dolphin Cottage has a fully equipped kitchen and a hot tub located on private deck overlooking the Bay, and best yet your canine pal can come too! 888-588-3649

COASTVIEW BEACH HAUS: Sleeps up to 11 in 3-bedroom, 2-baths. This is a new home in our network of friends and it is just wonderful. It has both Ocean & Corcoran Lagoon Views, located just opposite the beach, up a private gated driveway, Great location, easy level walk to beach, fun outside flagstone patio with great beach and lagoon views and a gas BBQ, with lots of seating and nice flowers. The fenced-in Back yard has an Outside Hot & Cold Shower. Pets OK The first bedroom has 1 Canopy QueenBed and a door to the backyard. The 2nd bedroom has 1 California King Canopy bed and a comfortable alcove with a small couch and chair which is used as a sitting area. The third bedroom features a Queen bed that was originally owned by Clint Eastwood. All linens are provided and the beds are made fresh for you. More linen in the closet if needed. The Living room has 1-Full and 1 Queen innerspring Futons and there is a 1 Twin daybed in a corner between the Living Room and Dining Room area. There are 2-TVs & Wireless DSL. Dining Room table can seat up to 12 with a nice view of both the Lagoon and the Ocean. The kitchen has a gas stove, dishwasher, microwave, lots of counter space and the sink also has a nice view of the Ocean and Beach. Full Laundry room is located between the kitchen and the 3rd Bedroom. Read More (877) 878-0861

The Surf Way Chalet is a luxuriously appointed, contemporary 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condominium located within a gated community of Monterey. It features stunning ocean views with easy access to the beach and a multitude of nearby trails for hiking and biking enthusiasts. Within the complex itself, there is dedicated parking, a pool and sun deck, and fitness facility available. Inside, the condo is immaculately appointed with modern conveniences, and high end furnishings and fixtures. Professionallydesigned, the interior is modern and high tech with beautiful craftsmanship and custom wood-working throughout. Read More 888-588-3649

Sleeps 10 - 3 BR / 2 BA newer home w/upstairs Living Rm & downstairs Family Rm plus Wet Bar. Great separation for multiple families or adults/kids. Hot Tub on upper deck, Pet Friendly (one animal under 35#). Less than 3 short blocks to beach. High speed wireless DSL, computer, printer in LR area. This spacious 2-story home features oak hardwood floors, radiant heating, vaulted ceiling in Living Room , Kitchen and Gas Fireplace in LR. 5 sleeping rooms w/4 beds and 2 sofa beds: (MBR/queen, downstairsBR/king, 2nd downstairs BR/2 twins, LR/queen sofa bed, FR/queen sofa bed. Read More (877) 878-0861

BUCKS BEACH BUNGALOW: is cozy and freshly remodeled. It sleeps 4 adults (2 couples) and 2 kids. This 1920s garden-style Bungalow is just 7-doors from the first of several nearby beaches. Small views of ocean from front deck where you can watch the sailboat float by. It's full of laid-back luxury, like fluffy bathrobes to wear to the hot tub, and it features a Queen Murphy bed with a memory foam top in the bedroom alcove, a Queen innerspring futon in the Living Room alcove, and 2-adult-sizedpadded twin-size cots available to set up in front of the fireplace (or you can use the aero beds) for a maximum of 4 adults (2 couples) and 2 kids. Each alcove has a blue velvet privacy curtain. Read More (877) 878-0861

The Redwood Beach Glen sleeps up to 10. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths. This home is less than a 4-minute walk from the first of several nearby beaches on Westcliff drive. There are hardwood floors throughout the main home and the cottage. Enjoy the large hot tub & beautiful garden in a very private backyard. The main home has 3 bedrooms, and 1 full bath w/shower/tub. There is a delightful 1 bedroom 1 bath cottage in the rose garden. This private cottage is a perfect romantic hideaway. The masterbedroom has 1 King bed & a TV/VCR. The 2nd bedroom has 1 Queen bed. The 3rd bedroom has 1 Double bed & a twin trundle bed= 2 twin beds. It also has its own TV. The Garden Cottage has 1 Queen Bed,1 TV, & a separate full bath with a tile shower that is conveniently close to the hot tub. There is a well equipped kitchen for holiday dinners. The Redwood has complete linens & wine glasses. There is a TV & a DVD/CD player located in the living room. This is an Elegant & functional home. The Redwood Beach Glen is a great home for families who love to BBQ. There is a fully enclosed back yard with redwood trees, a lush lawn, and a stone patio. Parking for 1 in the driveway & 2 cars in front. 1.2-miles to the South on West Cliff Drive you will find Santa Cruz Beach/Boardwalk and Wharf-for fine ocean-view dining. To the North on West Cliff Drive fabulous Natural Bridges State Beach, Famous for monarch butterfly migration and fun tide pools. This home is on the Westside of Santa Cruz just a 5 min drive to the main entrance of the UCSC campus. Read More (877) 878-0861

CASITA FELIZ: Sleeps up to 4 guests. Has 1 bedroom and 1 bath. Elegant & serene cottage off the street, behind a beautiful home. It is on the 2nd floor above the owners storage area and has nice views of the ocean, the Santa Cruz Wharf, and the Beach Boardwalk. It has 1-King bed in the bedroom, 1-Queen aerobed to set up in Living Room. Hardwood floors, new Kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. There is a Washer and a Dryer in the closet. There are two decks. One overlooksa private garden with vegetables & flowers and another deck is off the Master bathroom overlooking the Ocean and the Boardwalk. Just 1 house off West Cliff Drive & a short 3 block walk to the Boardwalk and Downtown. This lovely home is located across the street from Cowells' beach and 3 blocks from the legendary surf spot, Steamer's Lane. No pets please. Read More (877) 878-0861

THE SAND DOLLAR: Vacation Rental sleeps up to 8, 3-bedrooms, 2-bath. Ideal location 6-houses to the Pleasure Point surfing park and fun walking & biking paths. 3-short blocks to the large sandy 26th Ave Beach. Wonderful quiet street with little traffic. This Home is beachy and sunny with hand-crafted moldings, finishes and cherry hardwood floors. New kitchen has marble counters, stainless appliances, gas stove, dishwasher, and a dining area with big multi-paned windows looking onto the comfortablebackyard. Backyard has a large hot tub, outside hot & cold shower, big stainless BBQ, and patio dining tables & chairs. There are two bedrooms downstairs: one with a Queen bed and maple furniture, and the other sleeps five with two comfy Twin bunk-beds and a Twin trundle bed. The downstairs bath has shower/tub. Master Suite upstairs is spacious and elegant with King bed, master bath with shower, and a private deck. Upstairs also boasts a sundeck with two chaise lounges for relaxing. Hear the surf from the decks. Hang out and relax with house games, puzzles and books. Home is fully connected with Broadband high-speed Internet and Wi-Fi, Cable TV and a high-definition flat screen TV, and free unlimited nationwide phone service. DVD player and a movie collection. Full-sized washer-dryer in the garage. Pleasure Point is a fun and popular destination for Californians, with bluff-top walking, bike trails and picnic areas -- watch the surfers at one of the best point breaks in the area or take a lesson where they guarantee you will be up and riding a wave the first day!! Easy walk to over to 15+ restaurants within 10 blocks. Use a couple of the Home’s restored vintage beach cruiser bikes, boogie boards, kites, sand toys and more! Dog Amenities: The coast path, just one block away, is very popular with dog walkers. There is a wonderful dog park (called the Dirt Farm) where you can get all lot of local knowledge about the area from the dog owners who congregate along the ocean here. Dogs are also allowed off-leash in the small local neighborhood beaches. Our Home provides basic dog supplies, including a dog bed in the garage. Front and back yards are fenced. Read More (877) 878-0861

OUTSIDE TUSCAN FIREPLACE BEACH HOME: Sleeps up to 14. Elegant home, marble entry, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, Plus Cottage/Game Room, Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Outdoor hot & cold private shower, and an amazing outdoor room with full fireplace (12' high decorated chimney) with several umbrellas, chairs & tables. There 3 suites upstaris. The Master bedroom has 1-King and the spacious Master bath includes a Jacuzzi tub. The 2nd Bedroom has 1-Queen Bed and a full bath. 3rd Bedroom has another Queen bed andfull bath, Downstairs The Library bedroom has a Twin Trundle bed that can be made into a King. The Formal Living Room also has 1-Queen sofa bed with an Aero-bed inflatable mattress for extra comfort There is another full bath off the hall.. There are 3 Queen aero beds, one of which is a double-stacked Queen, that can be placed in any room. The Cottage/Game room has 2-Queen Innerspring Futons, a ping pong table, a 42" Flat Screen TV & more. Everyone usually gathers in the Family Room. At one end, the Great Room has a gourmet kitchen with granite-tiled counters connecting with the Family Room. The Family Room also has glass doors to the outside Tuscan Fireplace room with several tables & chairs pulled up to enjoy the outdoor fireplace. On the other side of the fireplace is the cozy triangle hot tub for 2 or 3 people at a time, and around the corner is the elegantly tiled and private hot & cold outdoor shower, with a long flexible extra shower head for getting the sand off both kids and pets. Located just behind Lighthouse Field, a short 1 block walk across gets you to the Lighthouse Point and great surfing. There is also a pet friendly beach, called It's Beach ready for walks and fun for both pets & owners. It's about a 10-min walk to the Santa Cruz Wharf with wonderful shops and restarants. And about a 12-20 min walk through Nearys Lagoon to the Pacific Garden Mall. (12-20-mins because guests often stop on the white boardwalk to look at the birds in the Lagoon. Read More (877) 878-0861

Just a five minute walk away, there is another local treat at the harbor with it's great restaurants and free boat rides to the top of the harbor and back. (On weekends only). The home is also an easy 15 min walk to the boardwalk & wharf. The other beaches in the area makes this home really fun and convenient for a great family vacation. This home is dog friendly for dogs under 35 pounds. (877) 878-0861

FOREST FOUNTAIN HOME: This recently remodeled home sleeps up to 10 with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Master bedroom is on the ground floor with a private bath. Upstairs there are two bedrooms with two baths. WI-FI access in the home. The downstairs bedroom has the queen size bed and one full size Aero-bed also. The upstairs bedroom has a full size bed and a queen size Aero-bed. The master bedroom has the king size bed. The Living Room has a multi-sectional sofa that can be used as twin beds also. The 2 Aero-beds can be moved around to suit the needs of the guests. This is a Front & Back duplex with the other home having their entrance on the opposite street, so it looks just like a large home. All linens are provided and the beds are made fresh for you. More linen in the closet if needed. Enjoy access across the street to a semi-private swimming pool & hot tub. Easy walk 1/2 block stroll to the Arroyo Grande Open Space which has a gentle path down to the Upper Harbor area with all the boats. Enjoy (on the weekends only) a FREE water taxi boat ride. The water taxi will let you off near the bridge to walk 2 blocks to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, or further down the Lower Harbor & let you off 1/4 block to the large sandy Harbor beach or the fun Crows Nest Restaurant. This fun restaurant has live entertainment & a great view of the boats going in and out of the harbor, while you are dining either inside or on the heated patio. Read More (877) 878-0861

Reserve for your "Family Vacations". Ocean views from deck & porch swing & loft bedroom, ideally situated across from Ocean-- This delightful family home features knotty pine decor with hardwood floors, sunny kitchen, separate laundry room and all conveniences-BBQ's are Gas & charcoal- Internet connection + Cable TV,VCR & DVD...Popular Family Home...Sleeps 10...VERY CLEAN! Be sure to mention 10kvactionrentals.com (831) 438-2628 (831) 252-3833