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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Exterior detail
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Marina

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Pleasure Point Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

SUNNY WARM SPRING DAYS @ 26TH AVE BEACH HOUSE HOT TUB, GARDEN, FAMILY FRIENDLY

SC County VR Permit #VR00002.
Custom built by and for the owners. This 1500 square foot, two bedroom, 1 bath house has much to offer the active beach lover in addition to the sun worshipping lounger.
Ideally located one block up from 26th Ave beach and conveniently centered in Santa Cruz from Capitola to downtown Santa Cruz and the World famous Beach Boardwalk. This sweet beach home beckons visitors to relax in a peaceful atmosphere. Fall asleep to the sounds of crashing waves and wake up to the scent of the ocean. Guests can walk or bike to many desired places around town and avoid the hassles of driving and parking. Guests love staying in our friendly neighborhood, walking, playing at the beach, watching surfers and abundant wildlife just off our shoreline.
This house is a breath of fresh air with an open floor plan, hardwood floors, fireplace centerpiece, vaulted ceilings, skylights, spacious kitchen and living area.
The gourmet kitchen is a food lovers delight, focused around a granite slab island for easy gathering and food prep. There is a double electric oven, 5 burner gas stove top, warming drawer, microwave oven, TVs throughout the house.
The kitchen is stocked with basic cooking essentials. There are fresh flowers and living plants throughout the house.
*Provision services or catering can be provided by request. For example, local farmers market produce and fresh local fish.
In addition to the comforts of this home, guests can enjoy the fireplace on cool Central Coast evenings as well as the deluxe Dimension One therapy hot tub and convenient outdoor shower after a surf session or beach run. The outdoor yards are wonderfully manicured and fully fenced. There is a Weber gas BBQ, patio furniture, umbrella, fire pit and hammock in the back yard. Washing machine and dryer in garage. Off street parking for several cars.
For the working vacation, wireless high speed internet is available throughout the house.
Active families will appreciate this house has available wetsuits, boogie boards, beach chairs, wagon, beach toys, Pack and Play, high chair lots of children's books and toys in garage as well as movies. The Live Oak library is a short walk away and is surrounded by Corcoran Lagoon which is home to Great White Herons and many other types of animals and birds.There is wood for beach bonfires and a small portable BB-Q.
There are so many great things to do in our neighborhood that it is possible to spend a week or longer and never have to drive anywhere.
During the Summer months and holiday breaks there is a five day minimum stay, unless there are small gaps between to be filled in for shorter visits.


Keywords: house
This holiday home's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Moran Lake Beach. Features include 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. A kitchen and a fireplace are available in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the location
  • 7 minutes by car from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes from Monterey Bay
SUNNY WARM SPRING DAYS @ 26TH AVE BEACH HOUSE HOT TUB, GARDEN, FAMILY FRIENDLY offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Bodyboard
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items

Turn off the lights

The departure instructions are listed on the contract that is on the booking website as well as posted on the refrigerator in the house.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

6 guests Max Spa rules must be adhered to. Registered renters only to use the spa. No visiting pets inside house. Quite time 10PM to 8AM

No Parties

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

Perfect Family Beach steps 26th Ave Beach January Special Prices

Summertime FUN @26th Beach

Fall In SC Sun Sand & Surf Santa Cruz

Spring Into 2021 @ the Beach in Santa Cruz

Fall In SC Sun Sand & Surf Private vacation home

Fall In SC Sun Sand & Surf Private vacation home Santa Cruz

SUNNY WARM SPRING DAYS @ 26TH AVE BEACH HOUSE HOT TUB, GARDEN, FAMILY FRIENDLY Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 271 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sola and Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the house! So comfy, bright and sunny with all the windows. Comfy couch, king bed, and well stocked kitchen. Plus only a 3 minute walk to the ocean! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laya l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great experience! We already want to plan another trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a great experience staying in Cathy and Andre's home. The home was clean and quiet, with an impressive display of indoor/outdoor plants, and an assortment of local bird species that seemed to be enjoying the outdoor feeder and yard. We'd definitely book again during a future trip to Santa Cruz!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near the beach and easy drive to restaurants and grocery stores. Cathy was easy to communicate with and offered earlier check-in when the cleaners were done. Our family had a wonderful time with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tadashi N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house! The front yard is amazing and very relaxing. We enjoyed the hot tub and hammock in the backyard. The location is great and a short walk from the beach. The house was exactly how the pictures looked. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leeza K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay. Great location and very clean! Cathy was an excellent host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I loved the house. Block and a half from the beach. Sunset every night and lower tide walks on the beach. The house had everything we needed. Every little touch is thought out by the owner. The hot tub was great to use a few times a day/night. Lovely quiet neighborhood with peaceful bird sounds most of the day. The kitchen had everything we needed for our stay. Very comfy living room and bed too. We will rent this house again if it’s available for another stay when we get down that way. It’s a great house for a family with a kid or two or just a couple on a getaway vacation. Very safe and quiet neighborhood walks too in either direction.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tejay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable stay for our family trip. Lots of games to try and the kids loved reading in the hammock. Short walk to the beach where we saw lots of wildlife and folks enjoying the surf. Convenient to everything we wanted to do. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully decorated, great layout, with healthy plants and flower arrangements throughout the house. Clean and well-equipped. Owner super nice, very helpful.Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautifully decorated home. It was incredibly well appointed and space to hang towels, just do well thought out to be easy and pleasing for any guest. There were so many wetsuits of all sizes and games and books. Very comfortable sleeping. Probably one of the best I’ve ever stayed at. So close to the beach and lovely walking. I would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Birthday trip

Great house & location Would love to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

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

Great spot!

Really cozy with easy check in process, would rent again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

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

Wonderful beach retreat!

We had a fantastic time, everything was perfect. We will absolutely return for another visit in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zora M.

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

Weekend escape

Had a wonderful stay and enjoyed this lovely house!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee M.

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

Perfect

Great stay. Loved the hotub
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stoff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cathy's beach cottage is a perfect place to stay in Santa Cruz. Easy walk or bike to the local beaches. She provides a few bikes/beach chairs/boogey boards which is so nice. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to enjoy a relaxing stay. Cathy had great recommendations for things to do and was easy to get in touch with. The property is really beautiful. We didn't want to leave!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zola Q.

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

wonderful visit!

Loved the home and the amenities, would LOVE to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

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

great stay

Cathy was very attentive. It had everything we needed. Great hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyson T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cathy’s home is the best rental we have stayed at, and she is very thoughtful to have things available for children and families to use. She was very communicative and willing to assist, and the home exceeded what the listing described it as! I hope to be able to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teryl F.

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

Perfect Garden Cottage stay

Very nicely decorated and so many beautiful flowers surround the property. Communication with Cathy was very easy and she responded right away. We had everything we could possibly need for our stay. Nice quiet neighborhood and close to the beach and other things you may want to do in the area! Would highly recommend this property to anyone coming to Santa Cruz!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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

Cozy 'Cottage'

Great location. Quiet neighborhood but still very close to all things Capitola. Gracious hosts. Clean, cheery, comfortable home. Recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred T.

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed this nice properties with all its amenities. The host was very forthcoming and flexible. We'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy and Matthew K.

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

Quaint and Quiet

Cathy’s home was perfect for our little family. We enjoyed the hot tub, walking to the ocean staircase, and little surprise visits from Sam. The house is well-stocked and very clean. We would love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025