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Full Ocean View Cottage!HotTub+Bikes+Srfbrds+Kayak
Our cute beach home offers the best Santa Cruz location! First house in from the ocean, with fantastic ocean views. Watch whales passing by from the deck, ride the bikes down beautiful west cliff drive to the Boardwalk and Wharf down the street, take the surfboards out to Steamer Lane, launch the 2 person sea kayak from the harbor (already there, ready to launch), and come back to soak in the hot tub. **Are you getting a message from Airbnb blocking you from booking? Message us we can fix it**

Capitola Village Wind + Sea Home
Our beautifully renovated 2 bedroom (Both upstairs) and 2 full bathrooms (One on the ground floor and one on the upper floor) along with a ground floor plush queen sleeper sofa and ground floor great room with dining for 7 plus a bar table separating the kitchen from the living room is in the perfect location. Walk to the beach, shops, restaurants, or a nice walk along the river. We are right in the Capitola Village. We hope you enjoy your stay. If you have questions, we respond promptly.

Cozy Cabin on beautiful farm, walk to Henry Cowell
Cozy cabin with wood burning fireplace on our farm is in south Felton, Short 3 block walk to Henry Cowell Park and Roaring Camp Railroad. Two minutes to downtown Felton by ca and Mt. Hermon Adventures where you’ll find a zip line through the redwoods. Santa Cruz Beaches are a 15 minute drive away. This is a legal vacation rental, permit number is 221352. The house accommodates 2 people only, there is no room for a pack and play and the couch is not for sleeping on. Thanks for understanding.

Beach Front Dream House! Hottub/E-Bikes/Surfboards
Permit# 231467 Incredible modern home just steps from the best beach in all of Santa Cruz! Ocean and sand views, listen to the waves as you sleep on designer beds, cook in the chefs kitchen, and soak in the hot tub. Perfect central location, less than 5 minutes to boardwalk and downtown. 5 minutes to colorful Capitola village. 9 minutes to UC Santa Cruz Campus. 4 Electric bikes, 4 surfboards, and a kayak to take out and play in the waves! Plus the beach is right out front to enjoy!

The Hacienda- Santa Cruz Mountain Ridgetop Retreat
"Welcome to the Hacienda", a modest mid-century retreat located in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains. The Hacienda is located just 5 minutes from Ben Lomond town, 10 minutes from Henry Cowell State Park and only a 20 minute drive from Santa Cruz beaches. Our unique private home includes a pool & hot tub which sits on the ridgetop overlooking the gorgeous San Lorenzo Valley. If you're looking for peace & tranquility or simply need to relax and recharge, the Hacienda awaits your arrival.

Unique Sculptured House with Private Beach Access
Escape from the outside world to this one of a kind ROMANTIC Sculpture House. Enjoy its unique design, white rounded walls, sitting nooks, gas dome fireplace, and beautiful tranquil gardens. Sit back and relax in the rounded sunken bathtub perfect for two. This is the perfect romantic getaway and just one block away from private beach access. Named one of the most stunning Airbnb's in Santa Cruz. Enjoy more fun with zero extra Airbnb fees—we've got you covered!

Quiet Beach Cottage in the heart of Capitola
Nestled into the heart of Capitola, this beach cottage is walking distance to the best of Capitola (Rental Permit #261046). Newly remodeled stunning two bedroom home, two bath, with a Pottery Barn pull out couch, this home is built for comfort and relaxation. Walking distance to Capitola Village(1 mile) and pleasure point (.5). Just blocks to the beach, local breweries, restaurants, shopping and iconic surfing. This home was designed for a peaceful getaway!

Beach View Cottage - Hot Tub
Gorgeous, newly remodeled, home with amazing views of the ocean, beach, and lagoon. Hot tub, bikes, surfboards, kayak. Everything you could possibly want for a Santa Cruz trip in a spectacular setting VR PERMIT # 191354 Just 200 yards from the beach, this tranquil beach view cottage is your perfect beachside escape. Located on a quiet, private street in Pleasure Point, this charming and newly updated two-story home offers stunning ocean views.

Mount Hermon Creekside Cottage
Have fun with the whole family at this adorable cottage nestled in the redwoods. (Permit Number 231151) Views of the creek and only steps to the conference center at Mount Hermon, less than 1/2 mile to the famous redwood forest of Henry Cowell; this home is perfect to stay in and relax or to go explore and use as a homebase. Newly remodeled kitchen, with everything you would need to host a dinner party, kids games, books, TV and so much more.

Redwood Retreat - Great for Families
Escape to a serene forest retreat in Scotts Valley, California! (Permit 231056) This cozy modern 3 bedroom, 2 bath house is nestled among the trees, providing a peaceful and private setting for your getaway. Enjoy the tranquility of nature from the comfort of the spacious living room, relax outside on the deck surrounded by lush foliage. or bounce around on the trampoline for a fun-filled afternoon.

8 Palms
Clean and Comfortable 2 bedroom 2 bath Ranch Style House in a Great Central Location!!! Close to Downtown, The Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, The Santa Cruz Wharf, Seabright Beach, The Boat Harbor, The Crows Nest, Seabright Social, The Buttery, Lillians Italian Restaurant, The Crepe Place, Shoppers Corner, Whole Foods. Basically there are a bunch of great amenities very close.

Ocean View Cottage HotTub- Surfboards-Bikes-Kayak
Beautiful private beach home with fantastic views. Beach and lagoon views in a serene setting. Wander down the eucalyptus and cypress grove to the beach or up the the path along the lagoon into Monarch butterfly nesting grounds. Remodeled home with a gorgeous kitchen, two large decks, plenty of front and backyard space. All in the best location imaginable for Santa Cruz!
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Luxe Estate w/ Pool | Sleeps 10

Alpine Zen Retreat with heated pool, sauna and spa

Beautiful Large 4BR Home with POOL

Santa Cruz Beach House with Pool & Spa

Redwood Oasis - Private Heated Pool by State Park!

Old Amesti Schoolhouse mid-bay amidst farmland

Nuby's Bed & Breakfast (SCC Permit #251085)

Luxe 3BR Retreat with Pool & Hot Tub
Weekly house rentals

Cheerful 2-Bedroom Home in sunny Felton

Modern Beach Retreat-Free EV Charging

Modern Beach House/Short walk to beaches/Boardwalk

Serene luxury beach bungalow in Pleasure Point

Book Summer at Opal Cliff Beach House!

Wave House by the Beach for Two!

180°OceanView+HotTub+EBikes+Surfboards+SUPS+Kayak

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Sunny Seabright Beach House

Boardwalk Oasis-HotTub-Bikes- Surfbrds, 1blk beach

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Sunlit Surf House 3 BR/2BA Downtown +Walk To Beach
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