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The View You Want At the Beach!

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Relax in this spacious living area with a high ceiling, featuring a large sectional sofa and armchair, flat-screen TV, and sliding glass door to an outdoor area.
Relax in this inviting living room with a comfortable sofa set and a view of the surrounding landscape.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, sink, stove, and refrigerator.
Cozy attic retreat with a single bed, wooden chest, and window.
Guests can enjoy a charming outdoor space with a barbecue grill and fire pit, perfect for relaxation or socializing.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

The View You Want At the Beach!

Permit 211284

The View You Want!

Sleeps 10, 4 bedrooms. 2 full baths. 1 has a bath tub. Parking for 3 cars in the newly paved driveway. Recently refurbished in 2015-2016, Built in 1883 This is a spacious 2,400 sq. ft. historic farm home that has belonged to the same family since 1912 with large Great Room windows and a 1200 sq.ft. redwood deck and a brick patio with a nicely sized outdoor table and a rock fire ring overlooking the Twin Lakes Beach and 7th Avenue Lighthouse, and the Harbor Beach, the Waves, the Sailboats gracefully drifting in and out of the Harbor.

Beautiful sunsets @ the beach and at the home.

Just 1/2 block to the beach. The kitchen and entertainment room have refinished hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, marble and butcher block counter tops and a mini bar. The entertainment room features a 60 inch flat panel screen and 5.1 surround sound system.

In The Great Room the Living Room and Dining Room are at each end with original hardwood floors and large wool oriental carpets. Dining table seats 8 (16 with the leaves).

The Primary bedroom with a king bed has a wonderful view from large windows facing the lake and beach. It also has a private door on the downstairs bath. This bathroom has a shower/tub with handicapped rails and a door onto the hall. The 2nd floor has additional bedrooms. The 1st bedroom has a Double bed with large windows facing the lake and ocean. The 2nd bedroom has large windows facing the ocean a queen bed and two twin bunk beds. The 3rd bedroom has a double bed. The bathroom upstairs is large with a shower and front loading laundry machines. All of the hardwood floors upstairs have been refinished.
Extra Sleeping upstairs with 2 twins.

The deck has a teak table with 8 chairs. There are four large adjustable deck chairs and a beautiful ocean view. the brick patio with the fire pit has 8 Adirondack chairs and a charcoal BBQ

WI-FI internet at the home. 5 min drive to Capitola, 5 min drive to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. 5 min walk to the yacht harbor.
all are easy are biking distance.


TOT Certificate #CO00115

Property manager

Bailey Property Management

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Views!!
BEAUTIFUL VIEWS!! Santa Cruz
BEAUTIFUL VIEWS!! Private vacation home
BEAUTIFUL VIEWS!! Private vacation home Santa Cruz
2791-208950

About the area

Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The View You Want At the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The View You Want At the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The View You Want At the Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The View You Want At the Beach! located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Lincoln Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Twin Lakes State Beach and Harbor Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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The View You Want At the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Santa Cruz

We were more than pleased with the property. I was concerned that this 140 years house would be cold & drafty, but it was quite comfortable. We did not need to use the heater at all. It has a nice TV, but we enjoyed the view so much we never watched TV at all. The beds & pillows were clean & comfortable; we all slept well. The showers were good; with 6 people taking showers we had plenty of hot water. The was a fairly new washer & dryer. This house has many picture depicting the history of this old, but charming house. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

Perfect Santa Cruz Vacation Spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was exceptional with this home. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed. The view of the beach and lagoon made sitting on the deck fabulous. Only negative: Four remotes for the TV with no instructions. There was a baseball game we really wanted to see but after an hour of attempting to connect NO SUCCESS. Please have more details in the home folder.
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly M.

A wonderful time in a favorite place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had such a nice time at this house with a beautiful view. It was a wonderful family weekend and with five bedrooms; enough space for all.Everything was clean and the fire pit was such a nice bonus. I would love to book this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM W.

Looking for a large family home close to the beach?

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the 2nd time booking this location. After the 2023 trip I asked my family if they wanted to rebook or try something new, and unanimously they said rebook.Location is key. The property is as represented in the pics and posting. Its comfortable and we had many a meal for 10 and multiple game nights. The kitchen is well equipped. I did bring a drink cooler the 2nd year as the fridge isn't large. Every kitchen doodad and doohicky is there for whipping up a meal. Did I mention the beach? Its right there. Will definitely book again!
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10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Family retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is perfect for our family. We are very comfortable with the house. Great location and views. Multi generational family. Everyone enjoyed their visit.

10/10 Excellent

Staci C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Perfect Home for Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was very comfortable for kids and adults. The short walk to the beach was great for all. We’re scheduled for the same time slot next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Family reunion and elephant tour

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of 10 ranging from 6-65 rented the house for a long weekend. The house was perfect for us with enough bedrooms and living space to give us room to spread out but also gather for games and meals. The house was well equipped with everything we needed. The best part was the deck annd the view of the ocean. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a perfect place for friends and family to stay for my daughter's wedding! Could not be better!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Susan M.

2-980 East Cliff Drive

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great family vacation. This was our second year at this house, and we have put in our reservation for next year.The location is perfect with plenty of room for all of us. There are a few items that need to be upgraded. A LED strip should be installed around the uneven steps at the top of the stairs to avoid anyone tripping at night. The light switch midway on the rail is not in a good location. The lighting in the dining, sitting and TV area quite dim. The overhead fixtures need to be cleaned and brighter bulbs installed. For safety reasons, there should be an outside light to illuminate the back steps and the edge of the patio to avoid someone stepping off the deck since there is no railing.
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10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Modesto ,Ca

Favorite Week of Every Year !

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was Year 3 that My Family has rented 2-980 ECD ..Let’s just say it’s not available that week in 2024:) We have been running the Whraf to Wharf for 16 years .. We have stayed in a few other rentals this 1 meets our needs being on the course of our runners who participate in the WTW:) Thank You Bailey’s!

8/10 Good

WILLIAM W.

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

Everything you'd want in a Santa Cruz house

Great location and you can see and walk to the local beach, the harbor and lighthouse, and the Boardwalk. You're on East Cliff drive, but the property is elevated above street level so it does feel separated from the traffic even if you hear the random harley ride by. The home is accurate to the pictures and description. The kitchen is well equipped, there is plenty of living space for 10+ people, the beds are comfortable, the linens are clean. My family unanimously voted to book again next summer
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Mary B.

Rental review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Would recommend this location. Only problem was the tv would not work.

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C.

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

Eastside Santa Cruz

We enjoyed our time in this "vintage" beach house. The home is older and creaky as you move about but that is part of its charm. There were 11 of us. We were comfortable in the bedrooms and the dining table expanded to accommodate our group. The kitchen had enough pots and pans and other necessities for us to prepare our meals easily. The views of the ocean were enjoyed inside and out all week long. The home is accessed via a small street/alleyway but we had no issues with our 12 passenger van getting to the home or parking in the large driveway which would have accommodated at least one additional car. The management team had information regarding the rental at the house and clear expectations for the home and for check out. It was a very enjoyable week and we would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marshall C.

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

Christmas Reunion

First time all our family was together for Christmas for 12 years. House was beautiful. So well stocked with games kids were excited. Kitchen had everything we needed. View of beast/coast was wonderful. Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jeanne P.

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

A family gathering for a birthday.

It was cozy, clean, comfortable and convenient! We all had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Beach trip

Lovely historic home. Close to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Great family weekend

just as advertised
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Our favorite beach house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been staying at this property every year for several years and it is perfect for a large family gathering. We love sitting on the deck and watching the sun go down, the short walk to the beach, and the well stocked kitchen. It's a cozy home with great views!

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

The Best!

We had such a wonderful time! The house has so much personality. The location was great! The views were incredible!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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6/10 Okay

Sara O.

Santa Cruz Family reunion

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was good. Great view of beach and lagoon. Easy access to the beach. High trafficked area. Car noise. House worked ok, although we could have used another bathroom. For a house so close to beach, beach chairs and towels should be provided. The clothing dryer did not work properly. Needed to run it for a long while to get the clothing to dry. We had to request kitchen towels as there were only 2 provided for a weeks stay for 10 people. We were given an additional 2 which was inadequate. The deck and outside area was great and we enjoyed sitting on the spacious deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Cyndi V.

First Timers!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This beach house accommodations were just what we needed for our family. Plenty of space both inside and out.If you want to get out of the sun, the umbrella helps but there is no where to go outside. And the table is not where it is in the picture, it is out the sliding door. The original house was built around the late 1800's and has been upgraded, but there are places that show its age. It was a short walk to the beach and the neighborhood was very quiet. The street however, is very noisy with a lot of traffic. There were a couple things that were a negative: the bbq is not what the picture shows, so one of our kids brought their own (the bbq has a big gap in the back where it should be closed so airflow can be controlled), and there is no railing along the deck where someone could fall off and be injured. Be sure you write down the code, when calling as you enter because if you leave before the office opens there is no way to leave the key in the lockbox.
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8/10 Good

Cyndi V.

First Timers!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This beach house accommodations were just what we needed for our family. Plenty of space both inside and out.If you want to get out of the sun, the umbrella helps but there is no where to go outside. And the table is not where it is in the picture, it is out the sliding door. The original house was built around the late 1800's and has been upgraded, but there are places that show its age. It was a short walk to the beach and the neighborhood was very quiet. The street however, is very noisy with a lot of traffic. There were a couple things that were a negative: the bbq is not what the picture shows, so one of our kids brought their own (the bbq has a big gap in the back where it should be closed so airflow can be controlled), and there is no railing along the deck where someone could fall off and be injured. Be sure you write down the code, when calling as you enter because if you leave before the office opens there is no way to leave the key in the lockbox.

8/10 Good

Kirstin M.

Liked: Communication, location

Cavy beat the view.

Lovely location. More if accurate vibe than other houses in the neighborhood but worked well for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristina P.

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

Santa cruz get away

Really great views of the ocean and perfect layout and location for our large group. Really enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022