San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)44 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
2nd
1 Double Bed
Loft
1 Queen Bed
Main
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area
About this property
Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack
{City Permit: STR18-0008 | TOT #512-955Q}
This stylish, adorable, lovingly-maintained, Westside home is located in a central yet peaceful neighborhood. Ideally located on the corner of Bay & Lighthouse, it’s a short walk to: Cowell’s Beach, Steamer Lane, the lively Municipal Pier and the ever-entertaining Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Take one of our beach cruisers for a short bike ride Downtown, to Mission Street, New Leaf market, the Harbor and beyond. You'll never need to get into your car.
Our well-appointed, but simple home includes an outdoor area that feels very much like part of the home. For a small house, the two bedrooms, loft, kitchen and living room are all quite spacious with loads of natural light. The sunny kitchen is great for entertaining and is outfitted with new appliances, good knives, and stocked with basic supplies like olive oil and spices. The master bedroom has a wonderful King bed, and TV. The second bedroom has a double bed. The loft has a fold-out Queen bed and TV. The living area has comfortable seating and a desk with an iMac.
If it’s exercise you desire, you can clear your head with a 5-mile run on the gorgeous sea wall, winding along the secluded beaches and rocky outcroppings. Stroll out to West Cliff, where the world-class surf ranges from beginner to pro. Pedal up to the stunning UCSC campus or wilder ranch for amazing mountain biking, or just blaze down the scenic coast highway on your roadbike.
If you’re more interested in filling your belly, or your soul, you can ride out to the Westside Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning to pick up fresh produce, meats and flowers. Stop by Kelly’s Bakery for a fresh chocolate eclair or hit the Santa Cruz Yoga Studio for a Vinyasa Class. Kick back at the Bonny Doon wine tasting room or grab a beer at the Santa Cruz Brewery.
If you like to shop you can take a stroll Downtown on historic and vibrant Pacific Avenue. Pop into the many locally-owned businesses. Grab a taco from the Taco Bar at the Palomar Inn, have an intimate dinner at Gabriella’s but be sure to save room for dessert. Penny Ice Creamery has wild flavors made on site with surprising local ingredients.
If you want to take a day trip, there are numerous redwood hikes with swimming holes, a variety of colorful coastal towns, the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, Carmel & Pebble beach, and the San Jose Tech museum.
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
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 and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Santa Cruz
This holiday home is located in Westside 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 Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Boardwalk Bowl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Santa Cruz, CA
What's nearby
Cowell's Beach - 3 min walk
Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk
Pacific Avenue - 7 min walk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 12 min walk
Ocean Street - 2 min drive
Getting around
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Ideal Bar & Grill - 6 min walk
Stagnaro Bros - 14 min walk
Boardwalk Bowl - 10 min walk
Cruzin' Crêpes - 14 min walk
Jack O'Neill Lounge - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Walk to Surf, Beach, Boardwalk, Downtown from the Surf Colony Modern Surf Shack located?
This family-friendly Santa Cruz holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Cowell's Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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My family and I really enjoyed our stay. Great location with a short walk to the beach. Nice to have the loft so the kids don’t have to share a room! 😀
Walking distance from wharf, Boardwalk and Natural Bridges Stare Park. Lovely small home that makes excellent use of their space. Great backyard with plenty of outside seating, fire pit and grill. Relaxing! Owner is very responsive but not invasive! Great experience!
Charming, Clean, and Centrally Located with Fun Touches!
The photos don't do justice to this charming and fun home. You can tell that the space is loved, with thoughtful touches like the large selection of books and magazines, incredibly well stocked kitchen and barbecue, plus the outdoor surf shower. The loft is super cute and gave us three very comfortable sleeping spaces. My kids loved the private patio/backyard with its romantic string lights and propane fire pit. You can't beat the location for the combination of quiet and removed from the hustle and bustle while still being close to everything Santa Cruz has to offer. We walked to the beach and the boardwalk every day. You can also walk to downtown. On top of all that, our hosts were so kind and fun to chat with (when we occasionally ran across them in the shared driveway). They responded quickly when we had questions. It was a fantastic stay and I would highly, highly recommend!
Loved our stay! Place is outfitted very nicely with all you need, is stylish, and comfortable. Hosts are responsive and friendly. Would totally stay again!
Brit & Alan are originally from Canada. They now, with their daughter, call Santa Cruz home. Alan is a product designer and Brit works in construction of affordable housing, and they both love to surf and play in the snow.
Between 2015 and 2019 they undertook a massive project to replicate their popular vacation rental formula as a hotel. In the end, the financing didn't come together but it was a great journey and you can explore the design at the Surf Colony website.
Why they chose this property
The location is fabulous. We love living here, and enjoy hosting our vacation rental - on the same property.
What makes this property unique
The one downside of Santa Cruz is the traffic - especially on the weekends. Location is key. We park our car when we get here and hardly ever use it. There’s something about getting around on a beach cruiser, or strolling, that totally changes your state of mind. We always leave here feeling mentally refreshed. . . and maybe physically exhausted from surfing. It’s a great feeling.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests