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Just 1 House to Beach🩴Large Spa👙Dogs OK🐕Bay Views🌊King Beds👑Gated Parking

Just 1 House to Beach🩴Large Spa👙Dogs OK🐕Bay Views🌊King Beds👑Gated Parking

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Just one house to the beach.
Spectacular sunset views from the deck!
700 sq. ft. deck & enclosed yard with hammock and spa.
Relax in the brand new 2023 spa with powerful jets!
Large living room with ocean view dining.

Overview of Just 1 House to Beach🩴Large Spa👙Dogs OK🐕Bay Views🌊King Beds👑Gated Parking

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10269 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Check out the area

Santa Cruz, CA
  • Popular LocationSunny Cove Beach14 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Wharf7 min drive
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Dining Room, with Ocean View.

1 Double Futon

Entertainment Room With 42' Blue Ray TV

1 Double Futon

Game Room leads to outdoor Jacuzzie Spa.

2 Single Beds

Living Room with Ocean View.

2 Double Futons

Master Suite

1 King Bed

North Ground Floor Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

North Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

South Ground Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Outdoor Hot Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Just 1 House to Beach🩴Large Spa👙Dogs OK🐕Bay Views🌊King Beds👑Gated Parking

You won’t want to leave our large beach house, just 1 house away from the 26th Ave Beach.
Enjoy relaxing ocean views from the second story decks, dining room, kitchen, living room, and master bedroom. Take a romantic sunset stroll on the beach, fall asleep to the sound of the waves, and drink your morning coffee while you watch for dolphins, sea lions, and surfers.

The 26th Ave beach is a popular spot for surfing, boogie boarding, families, and dogs. After playing in the sand, rinse off in our hot outdoor shower, then jump into the new hot tub.

On Sundays, walk or ride one our personal bicycles to the nearby Live Oak Farmer's Market. Remember to bring your helmets!

𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙢𝙞𝙩 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩! Our goal is to be upfront about occupancy limits and extra fees!

•We strongly advise you read the entire rental agreement.
•The county requires all adult guest are on and sign a rental agreement. (Permit#211330).
•Base rate includes 8 overnight guests (children + adults). 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟮 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 $𝟰𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁/𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁.
•There are external 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘀 located at entry to house ensuring that our occupancy limits and those of local county laws are being respected.
•No fireworks, firearms, candles or incents are allowed on property. Firework possession if fined a $1000 anywhere in the county including the beaches.
•Also, beach may be unavailable for periods, hours/day, or longer and is out of our control do to sand bar movement on the coast, weather, or tide destruction.

Property manager

Jean Gelbart

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Age 8+ counted as adult towards 10 guests max.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 3 pets total)
Additional fee per pet, per week.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed only in yard.
A limited number of day visitors are allowed at $10.00/Day Visitor/Day. Ask before paying non-refundable booking as fees will be applied regardless.
Security cameras are located on the property to ensure safety of guests and to investigate any violations of the rental agreement, including damage.
Base rate is for 8 people. Additional guests are $40/night/guest and charged over entire guest stay.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

This holiday home is located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, and is near theme parks and near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Pleasure Point Park - 12 min walk
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 14 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 7 min drive
  • Seabright Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Crow's Nest Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • Oak & Ale - 13 min walk
  • Peoples Coffee - 2 min drive
  • Verve Coffee Roasters - 2 min drive
  • Starbucks - 12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Just 1 House to Beach🩴Large Spa👙Dogs OK🐕Bay Views🌊King Beds👑Gated Parking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Just 1 House to Beach🩴Large Spa👙Dogs OK🐕Bay Views🌊King Beds👑Gated Parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just 1 House to Beach🩴Large Spa👙Dogs OK🐕Bay Views🌊King Beds👑Gated Parking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Just 1 House to Beach🩴Large Spa👙Dogs OK🐕Bay Views🌊King Beds👑Gated Parking located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz holiday home is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Santa Maria's Beach, Sunny Cove Beach and Pleasure Point Park. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aida J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location, Wonderful Home
The house has so much space! It was perfect for a New Year's getaway with family and friends. The location is amazing and the owners are incredibly lovely. The house has everything you need and we can't way to book another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Patricia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Christmas listing
We liked the house a lot and it's location was good, too. We were charged for anyone who visited while we were there. We had two family members who were only there for one afternoon/evening, which seems weird. Some close friends wanted to visit for a few minutes, but didn't because we didn't want to get charged more. One of our anticipated family members, couldn't come and we had a friend visit for less than an hour. So that should even out, but we don't know yet. When we arrived the lock box didn't work and it took us almost a half hour to get it to work with the host being on the phone instead of on site. The contract said be there by 4:00 but he wasn't there. The TV in the house didn't work either. Good: We really liked the house for the size of our family and the location was lovely. We had access to the Two-Six beach and a great view from the deck on the second floor of the house. Lot's of sleeping and being space and we never felt that we were on top of each other. The kitchen was great and well supplied from pans to coffee cups! There were two refrigerators, which kept us from running home for stuff or shopping a lot! There was space in the garage for some craft work needed to complete some gifts, and wrapping space throughout the house. I would recommend the house for a large family, including dogs. I would rent it again if the price was reduced a bit (lots of weird charges) and the two things were fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Place for a vacation
The property is simply lovely, ocean views are featured from the entire upstairs. The house was so well furnished, plenty of everything you could need, and you can't beat the location with a beach just steps away. Jean was very nice and helpful, all in our family Thanksgiving agreed that it was the perfect place for a get together
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect Beach Spot
We gathered our little family from all over the country for my Mom's memorial. The location away from the crowds, just steps to the beach, beautiful sunsets from the deck, comfortable sleeping arrangements. Fun and reflection.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ruthanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Cool, sunny days in Santa Cruz
What a wonderful week. We were only steps from the beach. The weather was cool but sunny, a wonderful reprieve from triple digit weather at home. The house was spacious with lots of nooks for privacy and open space for fellowshipping!!! It was well furnished with everything we needed to cook in the kitchen, play at the beach and entertain ourselves. Ping pong was popular!!!! We even managed a few bike rides, exploring Pleasure Point. One interesting glitch was the Wharf to wharf race taking place just as we were preparing to depart. The street was closed until 10:30, a bit of an inconvenience for one of our party who wanted to leave early. But overall it was a terrifc family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jean Gelbart

Host profile image
This property is owned and managed by a single family, and this is our only vacation rental.
We are a family of 4th/5th generation Californian's who grew up visiting Santa Cruz for family vacations and romantic get-aways. In 2007, while visiting the beach on just such a trip, we saw this beach house for sale and bought it! Our dream was to be able to visit Santa Cruz overnight periodically throughout the year, and have a space big enough for our family to come together and enjoy the beach.
We would not be able to maintain the costs of owning the property without short-term vacationers like you, and we are grateful for the chance to share our lovely beach home and the joy it has brought our family.

Why they chose this property

The house is literally a 20 second walk to beach access, and within 2 blocks on either side there are other beach access points. Within a 5 minute walk there is a trail to go for walks with dogs, and the Live Oak Farmer's Market is just a 2 minute drive. There amazing options close by for surfing, recreational runners, bicyclists, hikers, and bird watching. Fine dining and shopping is just minutes away, as well as cafes, thrift stores, and tasty hole-in-the-wall eateries.

What makes this property unique

In addition to the amazing location, the property itself is special because of the spacious floorplan - 2900 sq. ft. has an open floor plan and comfortably accommodates up to 10 adults. The upstairs kitchen, deck, and living area is made for entertaining and enjoying the ocean views and sea life, and the occasional paraglider! The backyard is also magical - enough room for a large hot tub, hammock, small garden, and lawn, but cozy and intimate.
All this is hidden away and secure behind the automatic driveway gate. The ample parking was also a draw for us - 2 cars can fit in the garage, and we have managed to fit an additional 3 cars in the driveway!
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