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10/10 Excellent
Suzanna R.
Jun 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Suzanna R.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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Swell House Santa Cruz, Suite 5
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
1 bedroom1 bathroom
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Parking available
Explore the area
Santa Cruz, CA
- Twin Lakes State BeachPlace, Twin Lakes State Beach3 min walk
- Sunny Cove BeachPlace, Sunny Cove Beach6 min walk
- Santa Cruz HarborPlace, Santa Cruz Harbor13 min walk
- Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)21 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Santa Cruz
With a stay at this apartment in Santa Cruz (Eastside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Monterey Bay and 5 minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This apartment is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Capitola Beach and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.
What's nearby
- Twin Lakes State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
- Sunny Cove Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
- Santa Maria's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
- Santa Cruz Harbor - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
- Seabright Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
Getting around
- Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
- Crow's Nest Restaurant - 15 min walk
- People's Coffee - 17 min walk
- Starbucks - 5 min walk
- California Wraps - 5 min drive
- Coffee Spot - 2 min drive
About this property
Swell House Santa Cruz, Suite 5
The Swell House is a newly renovated boutique hotel, with access to everything. Within about 200 yards you have Blacks Beach, Farmers Market, restaurants, shopping. Within walking distance you have the harbor, Twin Lakes Beach, Sunny Cove Beach and Starbucks. Everything you want for a Santa Cruz trip all at your fingertips
Just steps from the beach, this small boutique hotel is your escape. The suites have been fully remodeled and decorated for a tranquil yet vibrant beach setting.
Just steps from the beach, this small boutique hotel is your escape. The suites have been fully remodeled and decorated for a tranquil yet vibrant beach setting.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, which has a kitchen.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the apartment: Internet access
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
Entertainment
- TV
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
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Swell House Santa Cruz, Suite 5 Reviews
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