Title: Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach Family-friendly cottage in Santa Cruz ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90850000/90846800/90846712/6102abfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90850000/90846800/90846712/727e5106.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90850000/90846800/90846712/d845bd0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90850000/90846800/90846712/0786cdd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90850000/90846800/90846712/5635ab37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach and take advantage of a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Fireplace - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach We love this home! We've had so many great family memories here and we are excited to be able to share it with others! It has plenty of space inside with a large deck and a beautiful back yard. It's just 11 houses away from the best family beach in all of Santa Cruz and there is a warm outdoor shower for when you return home. Santa Cruz vacation rental permit # 221270 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31758400/31758311/b67e3423.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large Santa Cruz Beach House. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.96313%2C-121.99301&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OgD1O6XtRz1pjIlAhTly7I4bkWo=) Santa Cruz, CA #### What's nearby - Twin Lakes State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Sunny Cove Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Santa Cruz Harbor - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 2.9 km - Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive - 4.0 km #### Getting around - Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬14 min walk - ‪People's Coffee - ‬19 min walk - ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive - ‪Harbor Cafe - ‬16 min walk - ‪Brady's Yacht Club - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach located? > This family-friendly Santa Cruz cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Lincoln Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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