[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sunlit Surf House | Downtown | Walk to Beach Family-friendly vacation home in Santa Cruz ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90130000/90128300/90128206/2983e8d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90130000/90128300/90128206/0154994a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90130000/90128300/90128206/365daace.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90130000/90128300/90128206/6f1ffc91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90130000/90128300/90128206/a0e50345_edited_31c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Sunlit Surf House | Downtown | Walk to Beach provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66980000/66970100/66970034/2bf5ba67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seabright Beach House Westside Santa Cruz - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=66970034&PinnedHotelID=66970034&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87740000/87730600/87730584/bc521268.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunlit Surf Guest House - Downtown -2bd/1ba Westside Santa Cruz - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 10 reviews CA $250 CA $451 total includes taxes & fees Oct 14 - Oct 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=87730584&PinnedHotelID=87730584&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63870000/63868800/63868702/c4129169.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Classic Santa Cruz Getaway! 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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 ![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%7C36.96764%2C-122.02544&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZSheM7xdl-usfUoUakGkzu0g42I=) Santa Cruz, CA #### What's nearby - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Santa Cruz Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Cowell's Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Ocean Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km #### Getting around - Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬6 min walk - ‪Five Guys CA-1768 1101 Pacific Ave - ‬7 min walk - ‪De La Hacienda Taqueria - ‬5 min walk - ‪Sesame Korean Grill - ‬7 min walk - ‪Firefly Coffee House - ‬4 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 does it cost to stay at Sunlit Surf House | Downtown | Walk to Beach? > As of Oct 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunlit Surf House | Downtown | Walk to Beach on Oct 12, 2025 start from CA $375.42, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Sunlit-Surf-House.h90128206.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### 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 15-minute walk of Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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