Santa Cruz Vacation Rentals with Beach

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This East Cliff Beach Studio is just steps to the beautiful sandy beaches of 26th Avenue and Moran Lake in Santa Cruz. Home to a local professional surfer. Great location for surfers and "surf watchers" alike. This Beach Studio has all the amenities for a comfy retreat. Sleeps 2 people comfortably. Fully furnished for your convenience and comfort. Equipped with cable TV, fireplace, and phone with free national long distance calls & wireless internet. Easy walk across the street to the beach. 800-330-2979 831-475-1808

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

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

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

Highly sought after Seabright vacation location with panoramic 180 degree views of the Ocean, Boardwalk, San Lorenzo River and Downtown Santa Cruz. Literally steps to the sand (Seabright Beach has been voted "the best in Santa Cruz" year after year), the famous Beach Boardwalk, Ken Wormhoudt Skateboard Park and river pike paths. A short walk will take you to the Yacht Harbor, Municipal Wharf and Walton Lighthouse. There are many great restaurants in the neighborhood. This contemporary luxuryvacation home is newly remodeled with a lot of style, top-notch amenities, and unique artistic details. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and sleeps up to 9 people. A huge glass accordion door in the living area allows you to completely open up the front of the house facing the water, bringing the outside in. Step out onto a slate patio with a custom fountain. The kitchen may just inspire you to cook even though you?re on vacation. Enjoy beautiful afternoons on the 1000 square foot ocean view deck watching the sunset, with a drink in hand of course. This home comes complete with luxury linens, plush towels and comfy furnishings. Want daily maid service or a freezer stocked with freshly made gourmet dinners? Want Kayaks or bikes waiting for you? Want an in-house massage? Just ask. We can accommodate most requests. Be one of the first guests to stay at this fantastic beach house. Read More (831) 227-5522

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

FAIR BUTTERFLY COTTAGE: This fun home, on the scenic Westside of Santa Cruz will be a comfortable home for your groups vacation. Less than two blocks to the ocean with some very interesting homes & other structures in the neighborhood, it is a delightful place to walk. It is also just about 4 blocks to the Natural Bridges State Beach which is famous as a Monarch Butterfly wintering area. Sleeps up to 7, with 1-Queen bed in the 1st bedrooms, a double in the 2nd bedroom and a Queen sofa sleeperin the Den. The couch in the living room has another twin when you remove the cushions. Kitchen features a gas stove, dishwasher, microwave and lots of counter space. There are nicely refinished hardwood floors throughout most of the home. All linens are provided and the beds are made fresh for you. The home has spacious front and back yards with mature flowering plants and lots of play room. The back yard is has a nice hot tub and a gas BBQ with tables, chairs and umbrella under a couple of palm trees. Though it is only available from mid June to mid August, it is well worth arranging your vacation around this comfortable home. Pet Friendly. Read More (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

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

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

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 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