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Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly

Family-friendly vacation home in Santa Cruz

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz within a 5-minute walk of Santa Maria's Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Sunny Cove Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Harbor Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pleasure Pizza - East Side Eatery - ‬2 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.

Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly

Let the sound of the waves crashing on the beach wash away your stress.
This Hawaiian-style beach house has it all!
Views of the ocean and 3 min walk to the beach. This house is two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious layout with a large eat-in kitchen, a great room, a dining room, a living room with a fireplace. This house is ideal for family get-togethers. This stylish cottage beach house has new appliances. The great room walks out onto a split-level deck. Have dinner on the upper porch with a view of the ocean and lagoon. The lagoon offers wonderful bird watching events every season. The lower deck has a BBQ and a fire pit to enjoy with family and friends.

The location of this house is just one block from the beach. Santa Maria’s(21st ave) is one of the most beautiful beaches in Santa Cruz, surfing, boogie boarding, skimboarding, fishing, and great for long walks. Explore the tide pools to find sea anemones, sea urchins and watch the otters play. This location is close to the fun-filled Santa Cruz. Boardwalk, the famous surfing spot Pleasure Point, and 41st Ave, where you will find various shops and restaurants. Minutes from Capitola Beach and the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor, where you will find beach volleyball, kayaks rentals, and great restaurants.

An ideal morning is walking to coffee ( Starbucks ) and then another 4 minutes to the beach to enjoy your coffee while watching the waves crash onto the beach and cliffs below. ( Sunny Cove )

Within an hour's drive, you can see the full beauty of Monterey Bay by taking its scenic drive to Carmel, Seventeen Mile Drive, Pebble Beach Golf Course, and the Monterey Bay aquarium. Between our house and Monteray is Moss Landing, another fantastic area for kayaking and exploring the ocean wildlife.

Amenities include high-speed WiFi for work-from-home guests. A full gourmet kitchen, fireplace, plasma TV with VCR/ DVD player, gas BBQ, outdoor gas fire pit, washer and dryer, linens, down comforters, feather pillows, and towels, both beach and bath towels. A security deposit and cleaning charge are required. This is a self-check in-house.
Sleeps 6 - 8 One queen-size bed, one bunk bed with double-size mattresses, and 2 sofa beds.


Summer months, the house is available from Saturday to Saturday.

Must be 25 years of age to rent our home.

Absolutely NO PETS. Any remnants of pets will be brought to VRBO attention.

This home is not listed on Craigslist!

Keywords: Hawaiian Style Beach House, Santa Cruz, Capitola, Beach House. Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 2 Bedroom, Ocean View, Parking, Outdoor Fire Pit, Gourmet Kitchen, Henry Cowell State Park, the University of California at Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pleasure Point, Wineries, Surfing, Starbucks, Vacation rental,
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,900 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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check out is 11:00am sharp- Late check out will be charged additional $200.
Turn heat down to 62 degrees not below that.
No dirty dishes are to be left in the sink.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No PARTIES, loud music, and or noises pass 10:00pm
No Pets of any kind!
No smoking!

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: The bunk bed room a TV, movies, toys, bean bags,

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

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Hawaiian Style Beach Ocean View Steps Beach Families Welcome
House
Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Hawaiian Style Beach House

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Eastside Santa Cruz, just steps from Santa Maria's Beach, and within a 10-minute walk of Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach. You'll also find Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is 14 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is around 26.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly?

Yes, every accommodation at Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly comes with a deck with some featuring ocean views.

Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 186 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laree D., Aptos Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
These back decks are fabulous, with three nice sitting areas. The large family room overlooks the lower deck, with views of both the bay as well as the lagoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teddy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had such an incredible stay for the Iron Man event. A couple family members stayed with us and it was perfect location walking distance to the beach. The host was extremely accommodating for our check-in and checkout times highly recommend to other visitors! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nickolai Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, convenient house with everything that we needed during our stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nikola P.

Nice beach hoise

Owner was responsive to our needs!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Mother’s Day trek to Santa Cruz to see family

Couldn't be happier with our amazing long mother's day weekend at Hale Kai; the amazing location, setting and proximity to the beach, trails and amenities. Walking distance to restaurants... (highly recommend Lago De Como). Hale Kai has a very special vibe to it, quite chill and very inviting, the floor plan worked beautifully for us and our Santa Cruz family who found this to be the spot to hub out of for surfing, biking and beach walks. generous living and gathering spaces both in and outside. The outside decks and viewing veranda was definitely the party favorite and we all enjoyed a few meals al fresca with the view of the bay and sound of the surf. The full moon topped it all off making the entire journey quite magical, Aloha and Mahalo to our hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor U., Pomona, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Aloha stay

A wonderful home with an ocean view with everything as advertised in the listing. It was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Santa Cruz

Beautiful property.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would stay over and over

The house was beautiful and in a great location. There were 5 of us staying and the house offered something for everyone. Looking out to the ocean evey morning and evening was the best. We had evrrything we needed plus some. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

We loved the house and the location. Perfect for our little family vacation. Easy walk to the beach and you could see the ocean and beach from home. Great beach chairs that worked as back pack and could hold cold items as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ColleenRose M., Modesto

Liked: Cleanliness

Love it.

what a lovely little place...secret hidden gem for sure...absolutely loved the layout and the decor...instantly felt at home...tip - back into the driveway and it'll be easy peasy to pull out when you leave...the deck was amazing and the fire pit a plus...even laid out on the deck to get some sun privately...you have such great views and you are concealed from outside eyes...kitchen was large and had all the tools you'd need and more...we never used the dining room but it was spacious for large family meals for sure...its was a little oasis tucked behind a wall of greenery that was just heaven...easy walk down to the beach if you so desired...loved the mudd room and the electronic keyless entry...cant say enough great things about this property...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, Great Location

We loved our time at this house! The decor and furnishings were just perfect, homey, and cozy! Having a washer and dryer was a huge bonus! They thought of everything! The view out the back windows, the outside decks were beautiful! The decks could’ve used a little pressure washing but still beautiful nonetheless. Backing out of the driveway onto the main road was somewhat tricky at times but nothing can be done about that. The proximity to the beach and everything else was great! Overall, loved it and would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful get-away

What a gorgeous house that was really comfortable for our family and well-stocked with games. You've done a beautiful job keeping the original charm of the house. We loved the close proximity to the beach for daily walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haylie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Retreat Feel

I booked my family and I this VRBO for a place to all stay together for my brother’s wedding. There were 6 of us and my 4 year old niece. It was everything advertised! Beautiful views from the patio, gorgeous walk to the beach, and walking distance to a Starbucks, which we appreciated. Although, there is a coffee machine in home as well! It was a perfect place to have meals together and get ready for my brothers wedding, and not a far drive to Los Gatos. My only feedback- the pull out beds are more of a full size bed instead of a queen, so if you plan to have people sleep on them, you may want to account for one adult on the pull out bed instead of two. The couch was comfy, so I slept there while my husband took the pull out! Host was very responsive and helpful, and there are tons of board games/coloring supplies for kiddos!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marla Z., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow! Spectacular home with every convenience

Not enough room for all the stars I’d give this rental. Comfy clean and spacious; as good or better than the pictures. Every item you would ever need in the kitchen, every item you would ever need for your time on the beach. Deck area is spectacular, close to the beach great views. Parking! Yes! We felt like guests borrowing a friend’s home. Thank you Lori!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Chris S., San Luis Obispo, CA

Fabulous location, deferred maintenance

Our family stayed for just under a week at this property. We enjoyed our visit but would likely not return to this property. Great: Location, with a view of the lagoon and beach, lovely outdoor dining area and sitting area with a firepit to sit at night. Good: The host was communicative, outdoor grill, nice assortment of beach chairs, body boards, and family games were provided. Bad: Showers leaked, obvious long-term rental with a lot of deferred maintenance (e.g., bathroom stair detached, hole in wall) stained sheets and towels, debris under couches and beds, etc. The patio door looking out over the lagoon was lovely to keep open, but there was no screen, so bugs would fly in starting around 4 p.m. Ugly: Ventilation fans did not appear to work, mustiness spell permeated the rental, mold in several areas, especially bathrooms. As a result of the mustiness, we ended up leaving a day early.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay and bird viewing

We loved our family vacation at Aloha Kai. Views of the lagoon and a quick walk to the beach. Thanks so much for the great aloha atmosphere!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mundi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing getaway!

Our family enjoyed the open space within the home. The beds and couches were very comfortable. The atmosphere was relaxing and the beach was a 4 minute walk, which was perfect. We appreciated use of the beach chairs and beach toys.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful clean home close to the beach

This property was very well set up, comfortable and was very clean. The little one really liked the front and back yards. We all enjoyed the short walk to the beach at Corcoran Lagoon. Within walking distance to some restaurants and grocery stores. In inclement weather, there were lots of movies and books. Very easy to work with the owners, who were very responsive to our questions. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot in Twin Lakes!

Comfortable, quiet, clean, and close to the beach. Wonderful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean M G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful week stay at "Hale Kai"

We came to stay at Hale Kai just a few days after all the big storms that had hit Santa Cruz this January 2023. I was coming from the East Coast to see my son and daughter in law and meet my new granddaughter for the first time. Lori kept us up to date on how their place was doing during the storm. Hale Kai was not affected even though it is so close to the beach. I knew we were just coming to visit and spend time together. Being originally from Santa Cruz, we didn't need to do any real sight seeing. The house was darling. Made you feel like you were staying in a Sweet Hawaiian Bungalow. The house is furnished beautifully with lots of Hawaiian furniture and memorabilia. There is a fireplace that works in the living room, but we chose to spend most of our time in the family room right off the kitchen. For a rental. this house had just about everything you need to cook in style. I was very impressed by the great assortment of everything you need to make a gourmet meal. The dining table in the formal dining room easily fits 8-10 for sit down dinner or there is the sit up center bar with stools in the kitchen. The bathrooms were filled with everything one might need in case you forgot something. I would love to go back and use their back patio and gas fire area when the weather is better. There is an awesome beach and ocean view from the family room and also on the upper deck seating outside area. I can't say enough good things about Hale Kai. I look forward to staying again in the future. We had just a wonderful, relaxing time with the 4 of us. I can't wait to rock my baby girl on the front porch in the big rockers surrounding the lush hawaiian gardens the next time we come. This is one of those precious gems that you want to keep to yourself and not share how wonderful it is, but I just can't. Great job Lori on the fine communication and Beautiful Home. Just Perfect!!!!! 5***** Thank you again! Jean G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great last-minute getaway

The house is delightful, has views of the ocean and a fabulous outdoor firepit. We were amazed at how well equipped it was!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susie N., Greensboro

Liked: Cleanliness

California Homecoming!

We really loved this house and it’s location. You can walk to the beach. It’s a short drive to Capitola, Soquel, and other places. We brought my 88 year old Mom out for a reunion with our family, which included grand & great grandchildren. The house had plenty of outdoor room , as well as indoor. We would love to stay there again!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Santa Cruz vacation!

Beautifully updated home with Hawaiian vibe in a welcoming neighborhood! Spacious kitchen and dining areas, with comfortable family and living rooms. Plenty of room for a relaxing family vacation (4 adults and baby). Especially loved the two-tiered deck with fire pit and the beach within walking distance! We would definitely stay here again! Thank you for your hospitality, Lori.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rod C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

We had a great time. This property was clean and well maintained. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach stay

We had a great time.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022