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Close to Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Sunlit Surf House | Downtown | Walk to Beach provides a garden, laundry facilities, and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Sunlit Surf House | Downtown | Walk to Beach

  • Sunlit Surf House - 3 bedroom 2 bathroom

    Conveniently located between downtown Pacific Garden Mall and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Book now for your next beach vacation! Excellent for families, couples, small groups, or traveling professionals. Perfect for short getaways or long holidays!

    - Highspeed WiFi
    - Smart TV with Streaming
    - Onsite parking for one car and additional parking pass for street parking is provided
    - Beach Cruisers
    - Surf boards, Boogie Boards, Sand Toys
    - Bob Jogging Strollers
    - Pack and Play Cribs
    - Toys and books for kiddos

    This is a large multi-unit property - Perfect for Families - This is not a wild party house.
    Each rental is fully private with easy keyless entry. This rental shares walls with our private studio rental with separate entrance on opposite side of house. If you want to rent the entire house with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, please send us a message so we can check the rates and availability.

    Sycamore Park Property Management - We offer sort and long term "hosted" rentals - Owners reside on the property.

    - A note from the Park Family -
    We are an active family of 4. Our kids are 6 and 8 years old. We are pleased to provide outstanding accommodations to our guests traveling from around the world! We offer clean, safe, cozy spaces - Fantastic for families, couples and traveling professionals.

    We encourage our guests to have a wonderful time while keeping normal noise levels and respecting neighbors and other renters traveling with their families. Downtown noise and nightlife becomes more noticeable in Spring and Summer - as this is a popular college/tourist town!

    - No Parties / illegal activity (fireworks, controlled substances, etc.)
    - Non smoking/vaping property
    - No third party bookings

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bodyboard

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

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
We are pleased to offer clean, cozy, and extra family, friendly vacation rentals! We appreciate when our guests tidy up before checkout!
If used; please return the parking pass and the bike lock keys. (Parking pass replacement fee is $95.00) 🙏
If used, we appreciate when families help wipe down the highchair, stroller and pack and play crib so that any sticky food or stains are wiped clean. 🤩
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No smoking, No vaping, No illegal activity on property. Guests agree to maintain a clean, organized space. No 3rd party bookings.
No animals allowed - due to the health and safety of people, pets and property. All guests must be registered. No parties.
Please note the rental agreement - found in the rental agreement tab.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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

About the area

Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Consider Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Boardwalk Bowl. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.
    Pacific Avenue
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.
    Santa Cruz Wharf
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A historic half-timbered building with a stone facade, surrounded by trees and a red brick sidewalk.
    Ocean Street
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Pizza My Heart
    7 min walk
  • Las Palmas Taco Bar
    6 min walk
  • Five Guys Santa Cruz
    7 min walk
  • De La Hacienda Taqueria
    5 min walk
  • Mission Hill Creamery
    7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunlit Surf House | Downtown | Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunlit Surf House | Downtown | Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunlit Surf House | Downtown | Walk to Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunlit Surf House | Downtown | Walk to Beach located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this family-friendly Santa Cruz vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Wharf. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Sunlit Surf House | Downtown | Walk to Beach Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The downstairs is relaxing with a nice kitchen. My husband hit his head going upstairs because of the low ceiling. The 3 bedrooms upstairs are great for one person. They have to share a bathroom. It is close to restaurants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice property in good location. Walkable to beach and restaurants. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

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

Best VRBO I have ever stayed in.

The property and location were amazing. We will be coming back here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

This VRBO in Santa Cruz was Above and Beyond!!

Christmas Eve 2024 - Memorable and Perfect in Every Way, thank you Park Family!What we liked BEST:THE House-Large, comfy, super clean, modern, very charming, the kitchen was made for gathering, eating around the island and cooking together while chatting and enjoying! The house is a celebration just waiting for you to make it happen!Location - Super convenient to everything that makes Santa Cruz a winning destination, beach, dining, shopping and more. Lots to see and do in every direction!Our hosts:Thoughtful emails and suggestions before, during and after our stay. They are so nice and committed to ensuring a great experience. We all CHEERED when we returned from our dinner in downtown to see the house Fabulously lit up with beautiful outdoor Christmas lights!! It was really a very wonderful surprise for us, thank you Park Family!!!We were a family of 6 including 2 teenagers and a grandma. We had the best time ever and we look forward to returning soon. Thank you so much for making our stay Spectacular!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute, great location. Would come back anytime.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Enjoyable stay, spacious house

We had a great stay here and lots of fun in Santa Cruz. Very good location and plenty of nice restaurants nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Unspecified U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully, cozy. Welcoming, open space conceptual home, perfect stay for our family! Thank ypu!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Great area

This is a great place to stay. Within walking distance of the beach and is nice and clean! We want to head back in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trudy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time at this beautiful house. It was just as pictured and was larger than I expected. The kitchen was well supplied with cooking pots/pans/dishes etc and the beds were comfortable. We felt like we were at our own home. We loved the short walk to the beach, restaurants and to downtown. It was only a short drive to get groceries and/or a pharmacy. Our hosts were very responsive. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caryn R.

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

Loved our stay!

We had a great time at this property and the hosts were very easy to communicate with. The home is beautiful, in my opinion, the pictures don’t do it justice. We had everything we needed and the home was very clean. It was walking distance to the boardwalk and downtown shopping. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

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

Chilling in Santa Cruz

Perfect location, very clean and felt like home. The owner was just leaving and was so sweet to give us some information on the house. I will definitely rent this again. Plenty of room. Only suggestion is not to use the pull out couch for sleeping, use the air mattress - much better. Karen, Brandon, Chad & Heidi
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Location

Not a good spot

Late arrival time and the cleaning cost for one nice was ridiculous. The had a tenant with a game room right behind the couch where my kids were trying to watch a cartoon. It was annoying to hear him playing his first person shooter really loud while my kids were trying to watch their movie. Also, an insurance cost for 1 night was very expensive. My favorite part was the creepy man that followed my family down the street to the house at 8pm when we were walking back from getting dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris H.

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

Can't Give Enough Praise!

This may have been the best rental experience we've ever had! The house was is in a perfect location in a quiet neighborhood with only a short walk to the beach, boardwalk, or mall shopping. These are probably the most thoughtful owners I've ever come across. I was worried that our family of 6 wouldn't all fit so I was preparing some of my kids for sleeping on the floor. When we got there we found a thick sleeping mat but even better, we found the most comfortable inflatable bed I've ever seen. The house was super clean and had every kitchen utensil you could ever want. There were surfboards and bikes to use. There are two outdoor cats that my kids loved playing with. I had a chance to meet the owner and his son on one of the mornings and he was incredibly nice and accommodating. I cannot give enough praise for the experience we had in Santa Cruz staying at this home. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

Great

Stayed 1 night in May 2025