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On the beach
Dining
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82132 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of popular sights such as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Maria's Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Harbor Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Brady's Yacht Club - ‬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.

Bay Watch Beach House

Guests staying at this vacation home have access to laundry facilities, barbecue grills, and a garden.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

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

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,132 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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Up to 2 pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • 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, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

Bay Watch House Santa Cruz
Bay Watch Beach House Santa Cruz
Bay Watch Beach House Private vacation home
Family Friendly Beachfront Home at Twin Lakes Beach
Bay Watch Beach House Private vacation home Santa Cruz
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Frequently asked questions

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

This vacation home is situated in Eastside Santa Cruz within a short 8-minute walk of Twin Lakes State Beach and also 12 minutes on foot from Sunny Cove Beach. You'll also find Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Bay Watch Beach House?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is Bay Watch Beach House good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a fireplace, a fireplace in some house, as well as a beach.

Are there hot tubs at Bay Watch Beach House?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

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

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Bay Watch Beach House?

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

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is 15.3 mi away (29 minutes by car). Another top airport is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is around 26.7 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Bay Watch Beach House?

Yes, every house at Bay Watch Beach House comes with a balcony and some offer beach views.

Bay Watch Beach House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyra H.

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

Excellent stay

House is in great condition, and the location, directly on the beach, is perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect. The house had everything we needed. We lived hearing the waves at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie G.

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

Family Vacation

The house was so much more than expected. The access to the beach, the view from the balconies and how clean the inside was. My family had a great time and definitely will go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific property. If anything the picture do not show it as good as it is. Lovely view, lots of room, inside and out, terrific neighborhood.This place is terrific and I'd stay here again anytime
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse L.

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

Labor Day Beach Stay

House had a beautiful view, convenient to the beach, worth the value! Would return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark s.

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

Santa Cruz vrbo

Awesome location. Roomy, clean, fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bernard C.

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

Family fun

All good except mattress was hard
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

sarah s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The good: ample kitchenware, dining; nice pet blankets; nice beach outdoor gear and seating. The bad: the downstairs had a strong mildew, musty smell and in the kids room, the mildew smell was overwhelming. No heat in the kids room, no internet signal.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We didn’t want to leave! Best family vacation ever! We loved the location-right on the beach! With a one year old, it was great to have the home with such easy access to and from the beach. Definitely got our steps in! Fresh and clean, beds and towels all comfortable and ready for our stay. Stocked up with spices, pots, pans, bowls, etc so dinners home worked out well.Property management was extremely on top of everything too which was terrific. Just loved our time together with a fantastic family home. Looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

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

Great Generational House

Our stay was fabulous! Location! Location! Location! Beach access was a 10! House Views gorgeous! Loved the outside decks and comfortable furniture. It was a perfect house for our 90 year old birthday boy and our 3 month old baby boy along with his 3 year old big brother. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F.

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

Relaxing and fun home

We spent a long weekend with adult kids and significant others. There was plenty of room for everyone. The location is amazing with excellent beach access. The outdoor space is really special-lots of comfortable seating and wonderful views. The house was exceptionally clean and well maintained; very comfortable beds too. The kitchen was well supplied which was great because we didn’t want to leave the beach. We hope to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad W.

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

Great Location

Overall our stay was great and the house is beautiful. It looks like some recent outside updates were done and that was nice. If I had to give any feedback it would be that for the price it would be nice if the two upstairs rooms were a little more updated. Everything else was wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this property was fantastic with the beach access right next to the house. It worked perfectly for 6 adults and 2 babies. We had plenty of room in the large downstairs bedroom for 2 porta cribs in addition to the beds already there. There are lots of stairs, so would not recommend it for someone with limited mobility. The balconies and fire pit were wonderful. We had one issue with the shower head in one bathroom, but maintenance made the repair promptly. The only negative may have been the comfort of a couple of the beds. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

candis s.

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

Comfortable for family

update /cleaner kitchen
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H.

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

Sweet Beach Home in Amazing Location

Bay Watch is exactly as described on the site and in pictures. It could not have been a sweeter home! We loved the well provisioned kitchen, the books, games, and supplies were all there to enjoy. The beds and linens were comfortable, and we appreciated that they were not washed with heavy fragrance. Well stocked with clean linens too. We loved the multi-level decks and that it was fenced in. The patio furniture was all put to use and the firepit table enjoyed too. We were a party of 5 adults and one small dog, and all of our needs were met. It's an older home which we found very charming, a classic original California beach MCM. The family history and touches made it feel homey and loved.Blacks Beach is a quiet, neighborhood beach. It did not feel touristy at all. Twin Lakes neighborhood was lovely. Easy walking and things to enjoy close by. On Sunday do visit the nearby Live Oaks farmers market. Minor point deducted for gaps in communication with management and overall age of property, but we consider this a five star stay! We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

The house was clean and the location was perfect. Right next to the public beach access!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

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

We’ll Be Back

Perfectly situated on a quiet street with easy access to the beach and beautiful views this house was a favorite with our family. They have all asked me to keep the contact information so we can return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

Family Gathering

A delightful dog-friendly family gathering beach house. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne and Frank C.

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

BAY WATCH IS BAY WONDERFUL!

Everything about this rental was fabulous! Great location right at the end of the block with easy beach access. Wonderful views from inside the house on both upper and lower levels. Warm and welcoming atmosphere with comfortable rooms and a spacious layout. Loved having access to many cable channels & apps from all 3 t.v.'s! We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024