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Home in Santa Cruz
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviewsMagnolia Garden Bungalow :)Dogs/Hot Tub
we thought the bungalow was quaint, cozy and very clean. sara had a binder full of great places to eat or have coffee. we really liked the location and easy access to the house. we would definitely recommend Sara’s place to guests. Also, communication with her was the fastest we’ve ever had in response times. Thank you Sara for your hospitality. cheers, Athena
Home in Santa Cruz
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviewsBeachy Keen Westside Bungalow
Lauren's place was perfect! Spotless, quiet, well-stocked kitchen and comfy bed! It will be our go-to place next time we visit. Thank you!
Home in Carmel
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviewsBeach cottage, one block from the beach
We thoroughly enjoyed are stay at this charming home. The host was very responsive and helpful. He provided a great list of things to do in the area and was quick to respond to my inquiries. His instructions were very clear and we had no issues at all during our stay. We would definitely stay in this home in the future.
Home in Watsonville
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 88 reviewsOceanfront Retreat with epic sunsets steps to sand
This apartment was very well thought out. It was the perfect size for my 4 person family. The kitchen was well-equipped and Annette was fabulous about providing instructions clearly. The view can’t be beat! We had a very relaxing stay.
Home in Santa Cruz
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviewsQuiet Beach Cottage in the heart of Capitola
Had a great stay. Great location to walk into downtown Capitola and Pleasure Point shopping.
Home in Santa Cruz
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviewsSpacious 3-Story Home Close To SC Beach Boardwalk
Kim's place was a great location, walkable to both downtown and the boardwalk/beach in a nice part of town. The house was well equipped for a family trip and she had nice touches including some sweet treats ready upon arrival. She was very responsive and accommodating to requests. We would stay again!
Home in Santa Cruz
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviewsGorgeous Bungalow 3 blocks to beach
Jeremy's bungalow was perfect for us. We were 2 couples and the space worked out great. We spent a lot of time on the large deck which is perfect for hanging out and chatting. One of our friends took advantage of the outdoor bathtub a couple of nights to relax and enjoy the night sky. I'm already missing the master bath with a door opening to a small deck and the Koi pond. It was very peaceful and zen to sit out there in the California sunshine. The beds were very comfortable and it's very quiet there - we slept great the entire stay. We were in Santa Cruz for a wedding and the location was central and close to everywhere we needed to be. It's also the perfect location for beaches and restaurants. Jeremy is great with communications. He checked in with us every couple of days to see if we needed anything and always responded quickly to any questions we had.
Home in Upper Seabright
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 281 reviewsSunny Seabright Beach House
Wonderful location to run to the beach or take a casual stroll. Close to the boardwalk but private enough to not have too much traffic. Great communication.
Beach house rentals with a pool
Home in Carmel-by-the-Sea
4.6 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviewsNewly remodeled 2 bd room House - Carmel 57
The place was very clean, comfortable and well located to do lots of fun stuff, near the village/ downtown and near a great walking / view area at Los lobos, as well as 17 mile drive.
Home in Moss Landing
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 347 reviewsOceanfront beach house with private hot tub
A wonderful place to relax and enjoy the beach and the ocean. Equipped with everything you need. Spacious and beautiful. I loved being able to hear the ocean at night. The beds were very comfortable. Only problem was the hot tub was not hot enough and I couldn’t get the temperature to raise above 100. I would certainly book it again.
Home in Aptos
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 23 reviewsSeascape Ocean Front Villa
Great place to stay with family. Very convenient when accessing the pool or beach walkway. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Home in Aptos
5 out of 5 average rating, 17 reviewsBeach Condo with Pool Access, Quick Walk to Beach
This place was as described & had everything we needed. Best part was the easy walk to the beach. Pretty neighborhood. Easy to get to the freeway. Very comfortable for 6 of us.
Home in Santa Cruz
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviewsSanta Cruz Beach House with Pool & Spa
Ken and Brigit have a lovely beach home. Perfect for relaxing in the nice pool and spa - or conveniently located to beaches, boardwalk and restaurants. The inside of the home is very peaceful with all amenities provided as advertised. There is a beautiful yard that has a dining area as well as lots of room around the pool for lounging. The hosts were very responsive and kept in contact with us prior to our arrival which made the experience very enjoyable. We hope to return to this property as frequently as our family schedule permits. We recommend this property highly. R Peters
Home in La Selva Beach
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviewsLa Selva Seaside Sanctuary
We enjoyed the place so much. Just wish it was closer to the beach. my relatives from Norway and Denmark enjoyed the "semi private" not crowded beach, especially the beautiful sunset. the neighborhood was so quiet and peaceful. I will definitely plan to book there again.
Home in Aptos
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 533 reviewsRelax Watch Waves Crash Chic + Modern 3BD
This place truly exceeded our expectations! The setting is amazing (we saw pods of dolphins and some whales from the deck!!!!). Highly recommend the property, excellent hosts, and value of the stay! We will be back in 2025!
Home in Aptos
4.64 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviewsLarge Seascape getaway with ocean view 1089
Outstanding location and great condo. Condo was just as advertised. It was clean and very comfortable. Cheshire Realty was easy to deal with.
Private beach house rentals
Home in Aptos
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 155 reviewsPanoramic Ocean Views - in Private Sanctuary
This home was gorgeous, we loved watching the sunset over the ocean from the balcony. Super beautiful backyard and we even got to see some deer. Beautiful view from the sunroom/living room as well. Labeling of things made things very clear. Also, just a quick 4 minute drive to Safeway. Ten minutes away from Capitola or Santa Cruz made this an ideal place to stay!
Home in Moss Landing
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviewsHaute Enchilada Beachside Resort
I love the quiet vibe of Moss Landing, and this was a great place to enjoy it from. A nice view out the kitchen window of Salinas River Beach and a quick walk over to the hot enchilada restaurant and the several places nearby to get coffee. I am a taker of baths, so I was very happy with the bathroom. The bed was huge and insanely comfortable. The living room is big and open with a great tv. There are some fun spaces outside that I didn’t have a ton of time to enjoy, but don’t miss the land tortoise and some of the picnic tables and seating areas around. I would love to come again sometime.
Home in Carmel
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 163 reviewsIsolation Retreat - ocean view & hot tub
We had an amazing time. The views of the ocean, trees, and sunset were fantastic. We were even visited by deer every morning. It is very quiet and peaceful at night, with a nice view of the stars, especially from the hot tub. Karin is a wonderful host who met us at the door and explained everything we needed to know. Great getaway.
Home in Aptos
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 235 reviewsClassic Beach House - Walk to Seacliff Beach
Great stay. Love the location and the easy walk to the beach. All the extra beach equipment and the state park pass was an amazing added bonus. The backyard was the perfect place to unwind. Highly recommend!
Home in Santa Cruz
4.77 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviewsHeron House- Fantastic, Private Beach House!
Beautiful home in a nice location. Appreciated that the home wasn’t cluttered at all. Easy to follow instructions.
Home in Santa Cruz
5 out of 5 average rating, 152 reviewsSerene luxury beach bungalow in Pleasure Point
So, SO great, in the top 5 Airbnb's we've ever stayed in - absolutely ideal for a weekend getaway, the whole house is great but you're never gonna wanna leave that backyard with the outdoor fireplace and hot tub (except to go to the beach of course, only takes about 90 seconds to walk down to some sand). House has everything you need and is tended to with love and care, Heather is a wonderful, kind and communicative host, can't wait to come back.
Home in Pebble Beach
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 289 reviewsPebble Beach Home for Ocean & Golf off 17 Miles
Our family had a great time at Jackie’s place. The location is great, easy to pop into Pacific Grove, Carmel or Monterey quickly. It was an easy and beautiful walk to the coastline/Moss beach. The home was cozy, had everything we needed, and had a nice outside space to hang out. Overall, we were very happy with our stay, thanks, Jackie!
Home in Santa Cruz
5 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviewsBeach Hill Hideaway - Steps to Boardwalk/Beach
We really enjoyed staying at Dominique and Erik's beautiful home. It was beautiful, cozy, had a great location, and all the amenities needed for a wonderful stay. Upstairs, the kitchen was well stocked with everything needed and the personal welcome from our hosts was really thoughtful! The home provided tons of space and delivered on a beautifully decorated and cozy vibe. Our daughter loved the little reading nook. Downstairs, the beds and bedrooms were very comfortable and the bathrooms followed suit. If travelling with little ones, there was even a baby chair, baby gates, and other baby essentials available to use which was very helpful! Our hosts provided a list! The location was perfect for beach and boardwalk fun! If in the area again, we will definitely look to stay here! Thank you to our hosts for a wonderful stay and great communication!
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