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Beach Oasis in Downtown Santa Cruz

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Exterior detail
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Terrace/patio
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Cruz

With a stay at this vacation home in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. .This vacation home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Capitola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Cookie Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Santa Cruz - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mission Hill Creamery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oyuki Sushi Peruvian & Japanese Fusion - ‬4 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.

Beach Oasis in Downtown Santa Cruz

Welcome to your beach oasis, nestled discretely in Santa Cruz downtown. This recently reimagined Victorian has a private lush deck and a backyard with a hot tub for you to relax after a day of surfing or hiking. The thoughtfully landscaped exterior complements the artistic spaces within making the home perfect for a romantic gateway or an intimate retreat. This architectural treasure is walking distance to the beach, the Wharf and the Boardwalk. Steps away are the shops, restaurants, and bars.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

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

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
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

Oasis In Santa Cruz Santa Cruz

Beach Oasis in Downtown Santa Cruz Santa Cruz

Beach Oasis in Downtown Santa Cruz Private vacation home

Beach Oasis in Downtown Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Irene M., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
A quaint and cozy home with modern finishes. Very close to downtown and had everything we needed! Host was a very responsive! And the hot tub was a bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tucked away, but steps from everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Benny L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a great location. Ali was very responsive. Look forward to staying again next time we're in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis m.

Liked: Cleanliness
absolutely perfect place. communication with the host was smooth and seamless. Gated home makes it even better. The host always responded within minutes. Truly the best VRBO we have stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was such a lovely rental. Loved the Victorian feel and the tiling work. Would stay here again for future beach adventures.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location and a beautfiul house!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot and excellent location.

Location is outstanding for walkability. Lots of small touches for comfort and all the necessities. Host was responsive and check in was straightforward and easy. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pierre d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

This property is located in a very nice neighborhood, and within walking distance of downtown (shops, many restaurants and a TJ's), the wharf, and the boardwalk. The house was very comfortable, and the off street parking was a real plus. The driveway is a little steep, so leaver the sport cars at home!. The communication with the owners was fantastic, and they were extremely accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thumbs Up

Terrific location! We are walkers and downtown was only blocks away w/lots of shops and restaurants. The Boardwalk was a little less than a mile which allowed us to avoid traffic & parking. The hot tub was a plus too. The host/owner was an exceptional communicator and always responded very quickly....thx Ali.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Cute home - ideal location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck G.

Liked: Cleanliness

This is a great location.

The host was very easy going, and extremely hospitable. The house was very clean, and well stocked with supplies. It is close to a mission, so you will see homeless people. If that bothers you, so be it. But I felt very safe. It’s walking distance to several restaurants, and shopping. Happy New Year!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rennsport Reunion Weekend

My son & I needed a place to stay during Porsche's Rennsport Reunion at Laguna Seca. We wanted to be close to downtown since we were already driving to/from Monterey each day. This location did not disappoint. The owners restaurant recommendations were great. After walking all day at the track the hot tub did not disappoint and the beds were super comfy. We'll definitely stay here again when the opportunity presents itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, excellent hosts, beautiful property

My family & I enjoyed our stay. The cottage was very cute & clean on the inside. It would have been nice had the outdoor patio been swept up in order to enjoy it more. Very walkable to downtown and boardwalk. There is a daycare nearby and we were awoken each morning by children yelling and playing. Not terrible, but not as peaceful as we would have liked. Overall we had a nice stay, hosts were responsive and we had welcome snacks, which our kids were thrilled with. We thought it had three beds, but the third room had more of a couch. In the description would have been helpful had the bedrooms not been labeled “bedroom 2 & bedroom 4” as this was a bit confusing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in this charming Victorian for two nights and it was perfect! Great location and easily accessible to all the beautiful places in and around Santa Cruz. Host’s get back to you right away with any questions you may have. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visit family

Very positive.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindi R.

Liked: Cleanliness

santa cruz

had a relaxing time , loved the fall trees on the property, cooked- thanksgiving- , enjoyed the spa, appreciated the gift basket and the attention to detail. super important that it was very clean!! very central too.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanaya M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home away from home

Beautiful house, so conveniently located. We had a wonderfully relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

My wife and I stayed here the weekend of our wedding celebration. The space is so cute and easily accommodated us and the bridal party getting ready. The hosts were extremely responsive and helpful. Location is convenient to downtown and the beach but the property is very peaceful. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little house near downtown Santa Cruz

We were a group of women in town for the Santa Cruz Triathlon. The house was clean with fluffy white towels, great bath & shower, and the hot tub was wonderful after the race. Kitchen was clean and had the things we needed to cook, eat and heat our leftovers. One thing to note is that there is only parking for 2 cars, and the neighborhood has streets with no parking from midnight to 6 am. We figured it out and parked the extra cars elsewhere and walked or biked locally. The house is in a great location, close to both downtown and transition area for our race. It was nice to be able to walk to the downtown area for any shopping errands and eating out. The house felt very safe behind the gate and the security codes were easy for us to manage. The owner is very responsive and answered any of my questions promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jake R.

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10 would recommend

Easy / clean / plenty of space / would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location-Great Accommodations—Stay Here!

This house was perfect for our family group of 2 couples plus 2 boys ages 9 and 11. The sleeping arrangements were perfect; beds including the sofa bed with air mattress topper were comfortable; linens were clean and comfortable. Two full baths accommodated all our needs. Upstairs bathroom was a favorite with a bidet and luxurious shower heads. The Street Fighter game and board games were great distractions and kept the boys (of all ages) occupied as others were getting ready. The hot tub and fire pit were used everyday (we liked the fire pit so much we bought one for our home and it has been delivered and installed there). We utilized the kitchen for breakfast every morning and prepared a family dinner outside on the grill and had dinner for 8 on the deck. We didn’t have much opportunity to use the TV but it did come in handy for winding down. The house was located within an easy walk to downtown including the Wednesday Farmers Market that had great food trucks. We felt very safe and loved the little alcove that the house was tucked into. Easy to get in and out. Parking was great. Everyone loved our stay in this house. I really don’t think you could do any better for a visit to Santa Cruz. Our hosts were very easy to contact and we appreciated this welcome basket with goodies and fresh flowers. Just stay here. You won’t regret it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candace W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun

We spent the majority of our time at the Boardwalk. The house was not close enough to walk to the Boardwalk for our group but the bagel shop was :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

We had a great time staying here! Cute and clean and just a short walk to shopping and dining—it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Maryanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

Nice place. Little tight driveway
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Downtown Hideaway

We are a family of 4 and had a great time at the Beach Oasis. It's very convenient to downtown and easy to get to/from other areas. It was very comfortable... we felt that we were staying with family. There are lots of different areas on the property to chat, read, visit etc. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022