Santa Cruz Vacation Rentals

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

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

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

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

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

The Lighthouse View villa is 4 houses to the beach, a 30-second walk to the sand & you never have to cross a street! Spectacular Ocean View from the Master Bedroom with a deck & wooden end tables with marble. All linens are provided and the beds are made fresh for you. More linen in the closet if needed. The large double vanity bathroom has a ceramic shower & lots of showering space. Luxurious living. The large kitchen has 4 bar stools on a teak wood counter, teak cabinets, & a Jen-Aire insidegrill on the stove top! There is also a glass table with 6 chairs beautifully covered with decorative fabric. There is a deck with a 4 person table right outside this fully equipped kitchen. The vaulted- ceiling Living room has a very large sectional couch that seats 7 people & there are other couches. There is also a Large 42" Flat Screen TV & Fireplace in the Living Room. 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

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

POOLSIDE COTTAGE: Enjoy this wonderfully private backyard pool and a small warmer soaking area on the front side. Sleeps up to 6 with 2-bedrooms and 1-full bath. Just 3 homes away from the large Frederick's Street Park with its many swings & slides, picnic tables and view of the Santa Cruz harbor. This is a Pet Friendly home. The first bedroom has 1-Queen Bed and the second bedroom has 1-Double and 1-Twin. The bathroom is between them on the hall. The brown shingled cottage is on a short andquiet cul-de-sac with large shade trees. Lovingly decorated by the former and current owner with fun needlepoints and other unique motif decorations. Read More (877) 878-0861

GARDEN HARBOR COTTAGES: Sleeps up to 10 and it consists of 1,560 Sq. ft. including 3 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms in two structures. There is a 1260 Sq. Ft., two-story, main house (2/2) and a 300 Sq. Ft. back cottage (1/1). There are private sleeping accommodations for 3 couples plus family arrangements for an additional 4 guests with the use of a single and a queen pullout sleepers in the living room and a single pull out in the Master Bedroom. All linens are provided and the beds are made fresh foryou. More linen in the closet if needed. It is equipped to satisfy every need and most wants: cozy fireplace, surround sound entertainment center, wireless DSL, outdoor shower, BBQ, deck furniture, soothing foliage and large hot tub. The Garden Harbor Cottages provide a comfortable and self-sufficient environment, fully enjoyable within itself, and strategically well located in a world-class vacation spot. In the suite, there is one bedroom with a twin trundle bed on the ground floor near the downstairs full bath with tile shower/tub and a single-size pull-out chair. Another large bedroom is upstairs with a vaulted ceiling and a Queen bed. It has its own full bath next door. The cottage has a Queen bed and a small efficiency kitchen as well as a full bath with a shower. There is about a 15 foot walk between the two cottages with a hot tub and a lovely garden between them. It is a 2 minute walk west to the Santa Cruz Harbor or a 4 minute walk south to Twin Lakes State Beach or a 17 minute walk west to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Beach equipment and a large kid's pull-wagon are provided in the back shed. There is parking for three vehicles. Off street parking is available for one vehicle and on-street parking for two or more. (2- Seasonally required parking passes are also provided ) Read More (877) 878-0861

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

TROPICAL LANAI RETREAT: Enjoy a home with a delightful blend of tropical seashore art, a fun covered Lanai, and grassy, fully-fenced backyard. This one level, Santa Cruz, California vacation rental home has 3-bedrooms, 1-large Den with a stone Fireplace, 2 full baths, and a kid and pet-friendly grassy backyard with a bubbling hot tub and nice BBQ grill. It's just 2 flat blocks to the 26th Ave Beach where you can enjoy exhilarating views of endless blue ocean as you read for hours on one of the benchesoverlooking the sea or take the easy stairway down to the dog-friendly beach and boogie board, body surf, play Frisbee, or just relax in the sun. Another day, head out in the other direction a couple of blocks to the easy access, wide sandy beach with plenty of room to play and relax at 21st Avenue County Park, across from Corcoran Lagoon. Charming and comfortable, the Tropical Lanai Retreat features 3 bedrooms and one large Den, allowing plenty of room for up to 12 guests to enjoy a fun vacation. The Den has a Fireplace and two Queen innerspring Futons. One of the bedrooms has a Calif. King bed & the other two feature Queen beds. There is also 1-Queen Innerspring Futon in front of the Living Room fireplace. For more convenience, there are 2-full bathrooms; the first with tub and shower, off the hall, and the other at the end of the Den, both fitted with adjustable height showers. Set up your laptop on the desk in the Den or use the wireless DSL from anywhere in the home to keep up with your emails or surf the Web. Showcasing comfortable wicker & rattan furnishings, this pet friendly Santa Cruz cottage has entertainment facilities with 2-Cable TVs, DVD player, VCR and CD/stereo and wireless DSL for the entire family. Between other pleasures, stay in shape by working out to one of the fitness tapes in the Den, or enjoy a fun game of foosball or croquet and then a soak in the hot tub, lounge around—either out in the sun or on a padded chair under the shady covered patio Read More (877) 878-0861

PLEASURE POINT BEACH CHARMING COTTAGE: Sleeps up to 4., Cottage with separate a full kitchen & shower full bath. Short 1-min walk to Pleasure Point beaches and world famous surfing breaks. Cozy back yard with bubbling jet hot tub & 3 bicycles to ride to the Village of Capitola. Pet friendly. This quaint cottage has 1 Queen bed & 1-Double Aerobed, a seating area with two comfortable chairs and reading lamps. This room also has a complete entertainment center with TV, 10-disk DVD, VHS & Radio. The full kitchen; with granite counters and skylight also has a nice oak table & chairs in the corner of it for an intimate dinner or quick breakfast before heading out to enjoy a bike ride along the ocean. The bathroom has a shower and skylight. There is also a washer and dryer. Kids can play in the yard and your pet has plenty of outdoor room to play; too. Sliding glass door; from your Master Bedroom opens to your own private fenced in brick patio/backyard with bubbling and inviting hot tub. Hot tub and a few steps away; fall into bed. The front yard has pots of flowers & palms and a sweet white picket fence. 8 houses to the beach! Bring your dog and run along East Cliff beaches and stroll along East Cliff Drive 8 houses away. Capitola is 7 minutes away and could be walked or bicycled to. 3 bicycles are provided with this cottage. Santa Cruz Beach Wharf and Boardwalk 10 minutes away. Read More (877) 878-0861

ROMANTIC RETREAT: This sweet cottage for 2-3 people is less than 1 block from the ocean in the famous surfing location known as Pleasure Point. The unique barrel shaped wooden hot tub fits up to 4 comfortably, but is best suited for 2. Above the hot tub is a private platform under a beautiful pepper tree and there are purple mood lights on the side of the house for the night-time tub dippers. The kitchen is small, but cleverly designed and simply beautiful. It features a toaster oven, coffee grinderand maker, blender, and very unique dish set with hand blown glass cups. There is a desk area under the stairs leading to the loft bed that has a DSL cable connection. The artistic metal dining room table heats up, which is delightful with your early morning coffee. The queen sized bed up the stairs in the loft features two skylights, a small TV with only 2-local channels and DVD and classic VHS player. There is a twin aerobed in the living room. There is 1 bathroom with a custom copper basin & shower and an additional outdoor shower for rinsing off sand. Outside there are 2 great spots in the very private back and front yards perfect for tea sipping, bird watching, sun bathing or having lunch. There is a BBQ grill and colorful hammock along with ample outdoor seating. The fenced-in back yard also has a Chimenea for snuggling around an outdoor fire (bring some wood or a presto log for this fun.) You can also enjoy listening to the softly cascading rock waterfall in the secluded front garden. The neighborhood is quiet and full of cottages with nice gardens and there are over 15 great restaurants within a 5-block walk. Off-street covered parking for one vehicle. The ocean is less than a block away and there are two beaches there are pet friendly just a short stroll to the left. 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

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

This is a fantastic property that you will enjoy on your vacation. It has all the views of the ocean, amenities, spacious rooms, lovely decks and decor located just 1 house away from the 26th Ave Beach. This house sleeps up to 18 in 4 bedrooms and has 3-1/2 baths (3 baths and an outdoor shower). 1st bedroom has 1 King bed. The other 3 bedrooms have 2 Twin beds. There is also a Queen Sofa sleeper and a Twin sofa sleeper in the Living Room. (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

THE VIEW YOU WANT: Sleep up to 12, 4 bedrooms,1 Den plus 2 full baths, a spacious 2,400 sq ft historic farm home with large Great Room windows overlooking the Twin Lakes, the Harbor Beach, the Waves, the Sailboats gracefully drifting in and out of the Harbor, the Harbor Lighthouse and more including the setting sun. Just 1/2 block to the beach.. There is 1-Queen in the Master bedroom & 1 Den on the first floor with the Kitchen and Great Room that has the Living room and Dining Room at each endwith beautiful hardwood floors. The Master bedroom with 1-Queen has a wonderful view and a small TV. It also has a door on the downstairs bath. This bathroom has a shower/tub with handicapped rails and a door onto the hall. The 2nd bedroom is in the back, off the patio and has a Double sleeper sofa and larger TV. The 2nd floor as 3 bedrooms. The 3rd with 1-child sized Twin is in the front with built-in desk has a nice view also. The 4th bedroom with 1-Double also has a small ocean view. The 5th bedroom has 1-Double and 1-set of Twin Bunk beds. The nice patio has a Propane BBQ and a couple sets of tables & chairs. Sorry no Internet. Pets OK. 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