Sweeping Ocean Views...Steps from Sandy Beaches

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12214 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Santa Cruz, CA

Sunny Cove Beach6 min walk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk6 min drive
Santa Cruz Wharf6 min drive
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bonus Loft Above King Great White Water Views

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room with two sets of Bunk Beds Lower Level

2 Single Bunk Beds

Den/Game Room/Wet Bar with Ice Maker

1 Queen Bed

King Bed Room Lower Level

1 King Bed

King Master Bedroom Suite Upper Level

1 King Bed

King Upper Level Room with Loft Above Ocean Views

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom for the King and Loft Bedrooms Upper Level

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level Full Bathroom for King and Bunk Room

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master King Room Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Our 'Sandcastle' Beach House is perfect for a family vacation by the sea! Its unique, soothing architecture brings the beach right into your living area. Our 2 story plus (3rd story Loft and Crow’s Nest) home offers 2,300 square feet of large, bright open spaces lending itself to gatherings of family and friends…plenty of space to spread out.

Our Beach House sleeps 12 in beds (10 adults plus kids)and we provide a queen AeroBed for 2 more guests in the den. Perfect for 2 families! We also provide a new porta crib and high chair for the babies!

Located in a quiet neighborhood only 1 block from one of Santa Cruz’s best sandy and sunny beaches with steps to the sand at the end of our street. A short walk to Sunny Cove and the other East Cliff beaches, surfing and many great restaurants. Short drive to Capitola Village, Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, hiking and golf. Only 40 minutes from San Jose International Airport and 1 ½ hours south of San Francisco. Nearby, you will find Monterey, Cannery Row, the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium and beautiful Pebble Beach and Carmel…only a 30 to 45 minute drive south.

The views from the Sandcastle are outstanding…cook and dine while watching the lights on the Monterey Bay through the large solarium windows. Enjoy dinners with sweeping views from the second floor deck and sip a glass of wine from the top of the ‘Castle’ on the Crow’s Nest. Gather with the family in the downstairs family room with comfortable sofas, games, Foosball, ping pong and wet bar with a NEW under counter professional clear ice maker and refrigerator. Discover the hidden spaces to sit and read and relax throughout the house.

The house offers 3 spacious king bedrooms and a bunk room with two bunk beds. From the loft queen bedroom, you can lie in bed and enjoy whitewater views.

FREE DOMESTIC LONG DISTANCE!

Note: During the Summer season (mid June to end of July), we prefer to rent by the week. Weekly rentals are discounted. However, contact owner if you wish to book a partial week and we will accommodate you if possible.

Keywords: Large bright family house, Ocean Views, Sleeps 12+ (10 adults plus children), One block from sandy beach with great beach access directly at end of street. Boogie Boards and Beach chairs. Under counter Ice maker. Wet bar. Two family areas.

Property manager

Carolyn and Kipp Kramer

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Sea view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Perfect house for kids; Games, easy beach access

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. 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.

Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

Sunny Cove Beach - 6 min walk
Ocean Street - 5 min drive
Capitola Beach - 6 min drive
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive
Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Crow's Nest Restaurant - 3 min drive
Oak & Ale - 17 min walk
Peoples Coffee - 16 min walk
Verve Coffee Roasters - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweeping Ocean Views...Steps from Sandy Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweeping Ocean Views...Steps from Sandy Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweeping Ocean Views...Steps from Sandy Beaches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweeping Ocean Views...Steps from Sandy Beaches located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Santa Maria's Beach, Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

4 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas

The home exceeded our expectations. The pictures don’t do it justice. There wasn’t one thing the owner didn’t think about when stocking the home for guests. It was like being home away from home. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

28 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Merry Christmas!

Sandcastle is a warm, welcoming and very friendly and comfortable home. We came with our adult children and grands and totally enjoyed our Christmas. The owners decorated for Christmas, which made it extra special. Thank you for making this special place available to us! Happy New Year!!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandie K.

7 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot in Santa Cruz

We booked this for Thanksgiving and then half of our family couldn't attend with us. This was still an amazing space for our family even by ourselves for the holiday. My 7 year old LOVED the loft room, and we appreciated all the beach toys to use. I just want to live in that living room the rest of my life.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty R.

14 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sandcastle

Well stocked home in a great neighborhood. Close to everything. A couple minutes walk to the beach. Wonderful!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson W.

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect rental

2nd time staying here. It’s a lovely house with everything you need. Owners are amazing. Location is great. The house is beautifully decorated and laid out well.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn and Kipp Kramer

In short, we love the beach! When our children were young, we would come and play at this beach. We were so excited to find this wonderful beach house and have created many great memories here.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the unique architecture, bright open spaces of the house and the huge solarium windows across the front. But the biggest reason we bought this house is the views! The Monterey Bay is right outside your window where you can watch the lights of Monterey twinkle at night, the fog roll in from the Pacific and the sailboats float by. When we first saw the house…it took our breath away!

Our beach house is in one of the sunniest, warmest spots in Santa Cruz. The beach is wide and easily accessible just one short block from the house. The location is perfect...nestled right between the Wharf, the Boardwalk and Capitola.

What makes this property unique

We love walking down to the beach to watch the surfers up and down the coast and the sunset over the Pacific Ocean in the late afternoon. At night, we either walk or drive to the great restaurants close by.