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A living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, a TV on a wooden stand, and a bookshelf.
A single-story house with a garage, surrounded by a variety of plants and shrubs.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a view of the backyard through a sliding glass door.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining area with wooden furniture, and a large window with curtains.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a mirror, and framed artwork on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101600 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Natural Bridges State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Natural Bridges State Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪61 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 a 1-minute drive from Monterey Bay and 5 minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This vacation home is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Mystery Spot and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Capitola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • 2222 Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Natural Bridges State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Swift Street Courtyard - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Monterey Bay - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Humble Sea Brewing Co. - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

West Cliff Getaway

Summary:

IDEAL FAMILY VACATION HOUSE IN SANTA CRUZ.  WALK TO NATURAL BRIDGES, SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS ON THE HAPPENING WEST SIDE.



The Space:

Take a deep breath, relax, and settle into the Santa Cruz lifestyle.



This newly remodeled coastal home is designed to be a comfortable and welcoming place to gather, unwind, and enjoy everything Santa Cruz has to offer. With a fresh coastal feel throughout, the home combines relaxed beach-town style with the comforts you want while traveling. Whether you’re visiting for a family vacation, a weekend by the ocean, or simply looking for a peaceful place to recharge, you’ll have plenty of space to settle in and feel at home.



Start your mornings slowly with a fresh cup of coffee on the front patio before heading out for the day. When you’re ready to explore, you’ll be close to some of Santa Cruz’s favorite beaches, scenic coastal spots, and local attractions. Take a long walk or bike ride along West Cliff Drive, visit the lighthouse and nearby surf spots, spend an afternoon at the beach, or venture into town for local restaurants, shops, and everything that makes Santa Cruz such a special place to visit.



After a day along the coast, come home and relax. Fire up the BBQ for an easy dinner on the patio, enjoy a laid-back evening outdoors, or gather around the fire pit for drinks, conversation, and a little extra time together under the Santa Cruz sky.



One of the best parts of this home is its location. You’re close enough to easily enjoy the beaches and energy of Santa Cruz, while being tucked away from the busiest tourist areas. It gives you the best of both worlds—a convenient home base for exploring during the day and a comfortable, peaceful place to return to when you’re ready to slow things down.



Our goal is simple: to provide a warm and inviting home away from home where families and friends can relax, reconnect, and make the most of their time on the California coast.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private furnished patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

🚨 Top 5 Non-Negotiables 🚨 (Please read before proceeding with your booking) 1. No Parties or Events — Ever Any party, gathering, or event will re...

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Vrbo Property
West Cliff Getaway Santa Cruz
West Cliff Getaway Private vacation home
West Cliff Getaway Private vacation home Santa Cruz
Westcliff Getaway Walk to Natural Bridges Westcliff!
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West Cliff Getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 63 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for families

Great house, would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location near beach

Great house to accommodate 10 people. Location was very close to beach! Communication with host was flawless! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location.

I'm not going to write a perfect review because I don't want it to be booked next time I go to Santa Cruz.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for families!

The owner and property manager were very hospitable and they even left two Easter baskets for our kids! The house is in a great location and I have never stayed in a rental that was so fully stocked with everything in the kitchen, extra towels, and even some beach toys! We had a great long weekend and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

a great time!

We enjoyed our stay here while we were in Santa Cruz for my daughter's wedding. Everything was very clean and tidy and the kitchen was well-stocked. The owner was very accommodating. She even bought a new ironing board when she heard we would be ironing the dresses for the bride and bridesmaids! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were so pleasantly surprised but how big this place felt, how clean it was, how great the back yard space was, and the location was delightful. We would definitely here again. We just wished to organ inside was working as one of our guests is a musician and piano player! Overall terrific even if no view of the ocean- but literally steps to west cliff path- wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect gateway

We just spent the Memorial Day weekend at this house and I have to say it’s one of the best vrbo stays I have had. The property manager is super responsive and small details in the house were taken care off. Also you can’t beat the location, it’s away from the hustle bustle of the boardwalk area with gorgeous views of the ocean. There are very good food options around too. We will be coming back here and recommending to our other friends too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Gathering of Long Time Friends

We were a group of old friends spanning 40+ years who decided to meet up for a few days in Santa Cruz. We used the west cliff getaway as a meeting point and a few of us spent the night there. The house was clean, well appointed and comfortable. Our only complaint was that it didn’t sleep 10 people; only four of us could sleep comfortably which included sleeping on a sofa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Best Ever VRBO Stay!

This home welcomed us from the moment we stepped through the front door. The owner communicated with us from the get go and left a kind note and a box of local chocolates (wow!) when we arrived. We loved all the "Santa Cruz"/"Beachy" decorations and felt incredibly comfortable and totally "at home". Everything we needed was in the home...even coffee to get us started on our stay! Many "extra" touches that we've never had before in a VRBO home. Overall, the location...the home & amenities...and atmosphere...were AMAZING! We'd be repeat visitors for sure! Thanks so much for creating a beautiful, peaceful, beach getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful well stocked home within driving distance to many attractions!

The house was situated in a beautiful neighborhood with a beach located @ end of street! While this beach wasn’t a very populated beach we did spend a little time here & enjoyed the serenity! The vistas atop the cliffs were spectacular, & we enjoyed our hikes down to the waters edge. Other beaches were close by & it wasn’t an issue to pack up & go to them, it was a good trade off for the quietness. This house is so well equipped, with everything you would need including beach towels!! It is super clean, & the beds were all very comfortable! Owner & manager are super nice & are ready with suggestions of what to do & are anxious to accommodate your needs. We would stay here again, & highly reccomend this place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Cancelled After Profiling our Group

The property management/owners cancelled on us the day before the stay (after being confirmed, filling out the lease, providing payment information for liability etc). Said they suspected we would be throwing a party and we weren't welcome to stay there. Luckily another owner was kind enough to accommodate our group (where we got our deposit back since the property was left as we found it). Unfortunate the owners didnt allow us to stay here but luckily there are other amazing places to rent in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Horrible

I will never stay here again and I’ve prompted my family never to stay there either. Bugs biting us and couldn’t stay in the house. I highly recommend you take this property off the listing. The rental company is terrible and does not communicate well or care about the safety of their guests.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Close to beach

Great location, a run-down house. I think a great vacation rental doesn't have a lot of the owner's stuff. That is not the case here. The kitchen has way too much stuff. Who needs twenty of the same plates? The furniture is dated and not so comfy. An organ in the living room takes up way too much room and the room can be used in a much better way. TVs that are from the 1990s (really video tape players). There are plastic chairs in the backyard that are so dated. The AC is in the closet and so loud. The ocean is close by, so you can escape the house, I guess. We left a day early.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful House, Excellent Location!

Without a doubt, we will book here again the next time we go to Santa Cruz. The house itself is super clean (and I'm picky), well stocked with everything you'd need (tons of kitchen supplies, loads of towels, beach gear, games, books), and has a great floor plan with the bedrooms near the back of the house. The furniture is all very comfortable - beds, couches, tables - and the backyard is perfect for al fresco dining and romping around for the kiddos. Neighborhood is quiet despite being 100 yards from West Cliff (amazing views and a terrific foot/bicycle path that runs along the ocean) and very close to Natural Bridges. It's only a 10-minute walk to Kelly's French Bakery, Westend Tap & Kitchen, and New Leaf market, and the more touristy Santa Cruz attractions are all within a very short drive. I used to live in Santa Cruz for years, so I know it very well. Believe me - this location can't be beat, and this house is just fabulous. The owner Kathleen and manager Kimberly are top-notch. Very responsive and incredibly helpful and kind. You really get the sense that this property is very cared for, and their guests receive the same attentive care. This rental is a fabulous find!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A cozy house steps from the ocean

I had a good feeling about this house before our booking was even confirmed by the owner. She messaged me on VRBO to check that I was aware that the weekend was forecast to be rainy, and didn’t want us to be disappointed. I really appreciated that. We were indeed aware and were ready for a possibly rainy weekend getaway (luckily it only really rained the first day and for a bit on the last day). And it was great how she checked in with us via message to make sure we were doing ok in the house, even offering a later check out time if needed. The house was super clean and well-maintained. Even the outdoor furniture was clean! Loved the little Santa Cruz decor throughout. As well as the very many board games, books available. The house is just steps away from a magnificent ocean view and my family enjoyed many walks (even in the chilly wind). On the first clear sunny evening, many cars illegally parked along the side of the road to watch the stunning sunset and my son remarked that all we had to do was step out of the vacation house to see this sight. My 8-year-old’s thoughts: The house was cozy and warm and close to the ocean. My 6-year-old’s thoughts: I loved the double-decker bed and I could see the ocean from the driveway! Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Location

This house was perfect for two families with kids - the parents had their own rooms and the 4 kids stayed in the bunk room. The house was perfectly located for us to ride our bikes to the beach. Natural Bridges State Beach was the closest and a great beach to hang out on and great for body boarding - but definitely had the roughest waves. There are other beaches in the opposite direction that aren't too far by bike as well, that are much calmer - these beaches allow dogs as well. We even rode our bikes to the pier which ended up being a 6 mile round trip ride. The kids had a blast seeing the sea lions at the end of the pier. The location was perfect for us to do a morning bike ride/beach excursion for a couple of hours, come back to the house for lunch, let the kids decompress for a couple of hours, go back out for a sunset beach excursion and come back for dinner. Overall a great location away from the crowds. As far as the house goes, as already noted the house was great for two families. The kids basically stayed in their bedroom when at the house - between their own screens and the TV with VCR in the bedroom. The main living room was nice for decompressing at night and there is a small room off the kitchen that another group could hang out in. The outside was a great hang out with the fire pit in the evenings. The only recommendations I would make is in the kid's room, the mattress on the bottom bunk was extremely worn to the point where you could feel the springs and very uncomfortable for the kids sleeping on it. If you don't want to get a new mattress I would suggest getting a foam mattress cover. The other recommendation I have is to get a couple of cheap fans to put in the bedrooms and keep in the closet. While Santa Cruz is normally very cool, we were there during one of the hottest weekends and it was very hot in the bedrooms at night. Keeping cheap fans in the closet for use when needed would be great. All in all, a great vacation and we would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location and very clean

Everything was clean and check in process was seamless and simple. For us, three doors down from front row on west cliff is hard to beat. Lots of room. Great rental. We will rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can't wait for a return visit!

The West Cliff Getaway home was very nice. I stayed there for five nights and would love to stay there again. The owner and manager were stellar to work with. The house's location just steps from the cliff walk was amazing. I really enjoyed being able to take a few steps and watch beautiful sunsets every night. The house had everything you could possibly want, and it is in walking distance to some nice shops and brewery/restaurants on Swift Street. Spending evenings around the backyard firepit was especially nice. You can't go wrong here!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Santa Cruz location

First, don't hesitate to book this place - it is amazing! You won't find a better rental in Santa Cruz, and if you happen to be there for Ironman Santa Cruz 70.3, it is a perfect location for spectating! Second, the owner(s) are amazingly gracious, kind, responsive and friendly. Third, but not least, the house is SO comfortable - like truly being at home away from home. There are plenty of provisions (from spices in the kitchen to extra soap and shampoo in the bathrooms and extra towels everywhere!) Our boys loved the variety of games in the living room (Twister was a fun diversion). The beds are comfortable and there are extra bedding items should you need them. There are lovely throw blankets near every seating area also. You can tell this house is lovingly prepared for guests each and every time and it really is one of the best houses we have found on VRBO/HomeAway (and we've been a lot of places!) The proximity to everything fun in Santa Cruz was great. There are so many entertaining things to do nearby, but the backyard is beautiful, and maintained so well, that you probably won't want to leave anyway. :) Special thanks to Kathleen - our family had a wonderful time and we look forward to hopefully coming back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Little Getaway House

This house was perfect for a getaway with extended family, 6 adults, 2 teenagers and 1 4 year old. The house was clean and roomy. The location was perfect, by the cliffs in Santa Cruz. Kimberly and Kathleen were great hosts and very responsive to inquiries via text. We had a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for family get-together

This house is in an excellent location near the beach and has a lovely back yard. It was perfect for our two families. The house was clean and tidy inside and out, and well provisioned with kitchen/cooking appurtenances and dishes. We also noted /appreciated details like bandaids in each bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Santa Cruz home

This home was cozy, comfortable, and cuter than the photos depicted. The owner Katleen was attentive and very easy to reach with questions. We had a group of 9 and there was plenty of room. The location was amazing; very close to beautiful walks along West Cliff Drive, good restaurants, minutes from the boardwalk. We would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Beach House in Santa Cruz!

I have stayed at several vacation homes at VRBO as well as another site. This is the BEST experience I have had. The whole process from the beginning to the end was the smoothest I've ever done. Both Kimberly, the property manager and Kathleen, the owner went out of their way to make sure you knew places to see as well as places to eat. They emailed me info and had a wonderful notebook with information in the house. They were available should you have any questions. Now about their beautiful home. The rooms and beds were very clean and very comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked and makes serving meals like being at home (except she has prettier dishes than I do...lol). The backyard has a firepit and the cleanest BBQ we have ever seen. In fact I had to get their cleaning secret to use on my home BBQ. Our favorite part of this home was how warm and inviting it made all of us feel. The decor is adorable with a beach/Santa Cruz theme. The location was a block from Westcliff Street which is the street that borders the coast. I went on several walks up to the lighthouse (1.6 miles away) in the morning. The view of the ocean was breathtaking. If you go the other way it is only half a mile to Natural Bridges where they have a beach that you can use the boogie boards that are in the house. The water was too cold for us to try this though. Several times on my evening walk, I would see dolphins near the kelp beds. Now that was fun to watch! I have already told some friends about this house if they should go to Santa Cruz. You can't go wrong staying at this beautiful and wonderfully located home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay, very friendly and accommodating owner. House is very roomy and comfortable

My family and I loved our stay here. Kathleen, the owner, was very sweet and a pleasure to work with throughout the entire experience. The house was fully stocked with everything we could have needed and also easily slept all ten of us comfortably. Ocean is just a half block away where we watched dolphins and surfers almost every morning. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a great vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Best family stay in Santa Cruz!

This home is in the PERFECT location....... so close to Natural Bridges park and West Cliff drive, but offers privacy and respite. Everything is made available for an effortless stay! We loved having BBQ in the back yard, s’mores over the fire, back yard sunshine, cozy visits in the front room, available bikes and beach toys.. oh and comfy bed and luscious linens. The most accommodating host I’ve ever had the pleasure of renting from. We hated to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018