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Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Hot tub
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Outdoor Space
Explore the area

Santa Cruz, CA
- Swift Street CourtyardPlace, Swift Street Courtyard8 min walk
- Natural Bridges State ParkPlace, Natural Bridges State Park11 min walk
- University of California Santa Cruz ArboretumPlace, University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum4 min drive
- Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)30 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Santa Cruz
With a stay at this vacation home in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and University of California, Santa Cruz. .This vacation home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Capitola Beach.
What's nearby
- Swift Street Courtyard - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
- Natural Bridges State Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
- Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
- University of California, Santa Cruz - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
- University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
Getting around
- Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
- Panda Express - 14 min walk
- Cat & Cloud Coffee - 12 min walk
- Starbucks - 17 min walk
- Wingstop - 16 min walk
- Burger King - 16 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Simplicity by the Sea
Summary:
Best in Santa Cruz this incredible mid-century boho Santa Cruz home, featuring eco-conscious design. Bright and open with high ceilings, living room, equipped kitchen and dining room, several decks to lounge and enjoy the sunshine. Bedrooms on lower level to stay cool, relax in the backyard space featuring hot tub, outdoor shower, organic garden. Walk to Westside hot spots: farmers market, coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques. Less than 1 mile from West Cliff, Natural Bridges beach, and biking.
The Space:
Incredible boho Santa Cruz home in world-class surf town, featuring an eco-conscious design and walkability to Westside hot spots. Sustainably remodeled, this mid-century home is perfect for a quiet family seeking retreat in Santa Cruz.
The main space is bright and open with high ceilings, living room, kitchen, and dining room, featuring deck with ocean view to lounge and enjoy the sunshine. Fully equipped kitchen space features local California Fireclay tile, induction cooktop, and UV-filtered water dispenser. From basics like pots and pans and utensils to all the extras, you have what you need to prepare gourmet meals at home. And don't miss the Saturday morning Westside Farmers Market right across the street!
With an earth-friendly aesthetic, bedrooms feature natural materials, including avocado mattresses, organic linens, and jute rugs. 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home (plus outdoor hot shower feature to rinse off sand). All bedrooms and 2 bathrooms are downstairs, keeping you cool in the summer months. One bath with full tub and shower, other with single shower. Comfortably sleeps 6 (1 king-sized bed, 1 queen-sized bed, 2 XL-twin-sized beds). Note: Master bedroom only access from interior to backyard space.
Outdoor spaces feature California-native garden, organic herb and vegetable garden, and semi-private backyard space with luxury built-in hot tub.
Walk to everything you need. Take a 10-minute stroll to any of 5+ coffee shops - Verve, 11th Hour, Cat & Cloud, Alta Coffee, or Companion Bakery. Or visit your favorite tasting room - Stockwell Winery, Humble Seas Brewing Company, Venus Spirits & and cocktails. For a bite, swing over to Bantam for wood-fired pizza or West End Tap for California fare. From there, meander over for some shopping at boutiques Cameron Marks, Illuminee, or Eothen Circle. Maybe rent a bike at local bike shops for a ride to West Cliff for sunset or Natural Brides State Beach, both less than a mile away and excellent vantage points for viewing shore birds, migrating whales, and seals and otters playing offshore.
Whether you're here for the surf or just seeking to slow down with your family in the Santa Cruz lifestyle, this is the place to be!
Other Things to Note:
Strict Policy Important to Note:
We're ambassadors to conscious living, choosing natural and non-toxic products to keep our family (and planet) safe. Please respect our requests to use the home and cleaning products we've provided to maintain a clean space for our family upon returning to our home.
No parties
No events
No smoking or vaping
No pets
No brought-in household products (ONLY use what is provided, i.e. hand soaps, dish soaps, detergents, cleaning products)
No fireplace use
No smoker / grill
Additional Important Information:
No air conditioning (house stays cool with open windows and cross breeze)
No access to garage
We ask that you continue to be conscious with your water use, despite heavy rains this winter. We are still coming out of a drought.
Cancelation fee: 5% of reservation total with a minimum of $100 fee will be held from all monies received in the event the cancelation falls within our refund and cancelation timeline. This is to cover 3rd party payment fees.
Best in Santa Cruz this incredible mid-century boho Santa Cruz home, featuring eco-conscious design. Bright and open with high ceilings, living room, equipped kitchen and dining room, several decks to lounge and enjoy the sunshine. Bedrooms on lower level to stay cool, relax in the backyard space featuring hot tub, outdoor shower, organic garden. Walk to Westside hot spots: farmers market, coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques. Less than 1 mile from West Cliff, Natural Bridges beach, and biking.
The Space:
Incredible boho Santa Cruz home in world-class surf town, featuring an eco-conscious design and walkability to Westside hot spots. Sustainably remodeled, this mid-century home is perfect for a quiet family seeking retreat in Santa Cruz.
The main space is bright and open with high ceilings, living room, kitchen, and dining room, featuring deck with ocean view to lounge and enjoy the sunshine. Fully equipped kitchen space features local California Fireclay tile, induction cooktop, and UV-filtered water dispenser. From basics like pots and pans and utensils to all the extras, you have what you need to prepare gourmet meals at home. And don't miss the Saturday morning Westside Farmers Market right across the street!
With an earth-friendly aesthetic, bedrooms feature natural materials, including avocado mattresses, organic linens, and jute rugs. 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home (plus outdoor hot shower feature to rinse off sand). All bedrooms and 2 bathrooms are downstairs, keeping you cool in the summer months. One bath with full tub and shower, other with single shower. Comfortably sleeps 6 (1 king-sized bed, 1 queen-sized bed, 2 XL-twin-sized beds). Note: Master bedroom only access from interior to backyard space.
Outdoor spaces feature California-native garden, organic herb and vegetable garden, and semi-private backyard space with luxury built-in hot tub.
Walk to everything you need. Take a 10-minute stroll to any of 5+ coffee shops - Verve, 11th Hour, Cat & Cloud, Alta Coffee, or Companion Bakery. Or visit your favorite tasting room - Stockwell Winery, Humble Seas Brewing Company, Venus Spirits & and cocktails. For a bite, swing over to Bantam for wood-fired pizza or West End Tap for California fare. From there, meander over for some shopping at boutiques Cameron Marks, Illuminee, or Eothen Circle. Maybe rent a bike at local bike shops for a ride to West Cliff for sunset or Natural Brides State Beach, both less than a mile away and excellent vantage points for viewing shore birds, migrating whales, and seals and otters playing offshore.
Whether you're here for the surf or just seeking to slow down with your family in the Santa Cruz lifestyle, this is the place to be!
Other Things to Note:
Strict Policy Important to Note:
We're ambassadors to conscious living, choosing natural and non-toxic products to keep our family (and planet) safe. Please respect our requests to use the home and cleaning products we've provided to maintain a clean space for our family upon returning to our home.
No parties
No events
No smoking or vaping
No pets
No brought-in household products (ONLY use what is provided, i.e. hand soaps, dish soaps, detergents, cleaning products)
No fireplace use
No smoker / grill
Additional Important Information:
No air conditioning (house stays cool with open windows and cross breeze)
No access to garage
We ask that you continue to be conscious with your water use, despite heavy rains this winter. We are still coming out of a drought.
Cancelation fee: 5% of reservation total with a minimum of $100 fee will be held from all monies received in the event the cancelation falls within our refund and cancelation timeline. This is to cover 3rd party payment fees.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Hot tub
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower
Entertainment
- Books
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
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
General
- Garden
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
Rules
Strict Policy Important to Note:
This is a private home. The owners have chosen to share it with guests while they travel. Please treat it with t...
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 and a first aid kit
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
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