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Enjoy the serene coastal scenery with ocean views and vibrant beach flowers.
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Pathway leads to a charming building with a blue door, surrounded by lush greenery and wooden benches.
Relax in this spacious living area with a high ceiling, featuring a comfortable sofa, dining table, and large windows offering a view of the outdoor patio.
Relax in this inviting living room with a beige sofa, round coffee table, and bookcase filled with books and decorative items.

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 144800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • 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, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of sights such as Twin Lakes State Beach and Lincoln Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brady's Yacht Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Vallarta - ‬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.

Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court

You've found the perfect house for enjoying the beach, ocean views, and close access to the redwood forests. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms PLUS two private hot outdoor showers make this the best place in Santa Cruz to stay for larger families.

UPDATE: We regret to inform you that due to regulations from the County of Santa Cruz, we are currently required to list our property on Vrbo for longer stays only while we renew our permits with the city.

Please be assured that we are working diligently to resolve this issue and will resume offering short-term rentals as soon as possible. In the meantime, if you have any questions or need more information, please do not hesitate to contact us by sending an inquiry.

This large sunny house is a premier location for a Santa Cruz getaway. Located on a quiet residential street in an exclusive neighborhood, it is just five hundred feet to Sunny Cove beach, known by locals for boogie boarding and skimboarding. The Monterey Peninsula and its twinkling lights are visible across the bay from the family room and spacious deck. The house is within walking distance to Starbucks, a local brewery, restaurants, a fantastic farmer's market and the harbor, and easy biking distance to the Boardwalk or Capitola. Golf, wine tasting, yoga, rock climbing, kayaking, paddle-boarding, and sailing are available nearby.

Not only does our house have location, location, location, there is plenty of room with nearly 5,000 square feet of living space. There are three rooms with queen beds (one with an ocean view), two rooms with king beds, and a very large room that sleeps 8 children in bunk beds. There is an upstairs family room with a fireplace and ocean view, and another family room downstairs with a fireplace and a huge TV. There is also a game room with a pool table and an additional huge TV.

We have beach chairs, boogie boards, and a selection of wetsuits for your use during your stay.

The backyard has a large sportcourt surface with a basketball court/pickleball court. Balconies from the bedrooms allow for great views of sunsets.

Santa Cruz County is one of this year's New York Times "52 Places for a Changed World," which lists the world's best places to visit that are not contributing to over-tourism and where there are efforts to address climate change. Santa Cruz County is 44th on the list, see the list here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/travel/52-places-travel-2022

We ONLY list and rent through VRBO for your protection and ours.

We are a licensed Santa Cruz rental property and our Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate number is #CO00347.

Keywords: House
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 6 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 coffee maker.

Property manager

Amber Shaw

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 4,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Children 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
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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 smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Large Home on Quiet Street Steps From Sunny Cove Beach

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

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

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

Yes, there is electric car charging available.

Is this vacation home next 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 do couples enjoy most about Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court?

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 Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court?

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.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is 15 mi away (26 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 Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court?

Yes, every accommodation at Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.

Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth K., San Ramon, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful space, everything you need!

Lovey as always. This was our 5th stay at this property and we can’t wait to go back. Location is beautiful, view of ocean from the deck. Close to restaurants and shopping. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

Big home w lots of family space and private rooms w bathroom. It was perfect for our family
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maia L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Family Trip

We had an amazing, great time in Amber's beautiful home! The space was perfect for our family. There were 12 of total, 8 adults and 4 kids. There was plenty of rooms and spaces for all of us to spread out, but still all hang out, play games and be together. We loved the pickleball court. We had a great Easter egg hunt for the kids. Walked to the beach and farmers market. We do this every year with our family and we all agreed this had been one of the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C., Chandler, AZ, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Home for Family Reunion

The Sunny Cove beach house is an amazing property close to the ocean and fully equipped with all you will need for a fun getaway. Our host was responsive and helpful. Our family of 13 adults and one child played pickle ball, enjoyed the beach, and cooked/grilled huge meals in the spacious kitchen. We highly recommend this property for family gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia. P., Lafayette, Ca USA

Liked: Cleanliness

House Made the Vacation

Unique property. So fun and such great options between the beach, game room and pickle ball. Bright, sunny spaces and lots of ways for a group to spread out. Restful neighborhood with plenty of walkable coffee and food.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JJ C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Place for Family and/or Friends

This house was the perfect place for my family and relatives - the location is great, walking distance to the water/beach, kitchen is well stocked with baking/cooking utensils/pans/gadgets, the deck is a great area to bbq and have dinner or just hang out, there are plenty of places to lounge - inside and out. The bunk room is perfect for teens/kids. The pickle ball court is an added bonus, we used the court everyday. This place is perfect! Do not hesitate to book this house. And the owners are great with getting back to you on any questions before and after you book. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gathering room, kitchen, dining room, great

We had three couples, a single male, single female, all adults in the house +5 more who were also with us for food and visiting. Could not quite sleep everyone. We like to cook and eat together and this house was Wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kimberley b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christee R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Roderick beach trip

The house was very well equipped. Amber has done a great job! Our family loved playing pickle ball! It was great to not have to purchase beach chairs or any boards thank you for letting us use them. We will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

alexander m., Lincoln CA

Liked: Cleanliness

family celebration

We were14 persons: 10 adult, 1 teenager and 3 children, three generatons. It felt like the home was built for us. We had enough bedrooms and baths with sufficient privacy, and wonderful shared space for dining togehter, gathering in the family rooms or on the deck. Pool, pingong, pickleball and 2 large screen TVs were icing on the cake. The towels, wet suits, sand toys, and beach chairs, made if perfect for going to the two neighboring beahes. The kitchen has many and perfect supplies. We had absolutely no issies and no surprises but the commniication from Amber was responsive and timely. looking forward to returning Amber, Thank You
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Great place, great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reed A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing SC Home

Fantastic stay in SC! Amber gave us the whole rundown before arriving and let us check in early and leave late. Would recommend this home to anyone. Steps from the beach 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth K., San Ramon, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous property. Everything you need and more.

Wonderfully appointed. Kitchen well stocked. Gorgeous view off the deck. We love , love love this property. Plan to return year after year.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

This property is perfect for multi-generational visitors. Everyone has his own space. The beds and bedding are exceptionally nice. The location is close to morning coffee and afternoon beach time. We hope to come back for a 3rd visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a great house for a group!

This was our second visit to this property. We love the location and the home. This home holds a group so well. We had a day of very bad weather but had plenty to do inside with pool and games and a great kitchen for cooking. We love working with the Shaws and we love their beach house!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine C., Santa Rosa, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving 2023

We have stayed in this home twice now and it really works well for our large family Thanksgiving gatherings. Love the game room!! The kids practically lived there. Basketball and pickle ball was great!! The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to cook minus the food of course. The bedrooms and bathrooms were comfortable and clean. Quick little walk to the beach and restaurants. We would recommend anyone to stay here. Plus you get your steps in with all the stairs!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

h.w. n.

Liked: Cleanliness

helped make a fantastic 75th jubilee

this great multilevel property was a perfect place where our family held a 75th birthday celebration. in addition to lots of stairs the house came with lots of kitchen amenities that kept most of "our traveling baking bag" packed up (about the only thing missing was a rolling pin :) and entertainment goodies (especially the pool table and pickleball court) and plenty of room for us all to get together and also to split up into smaller groups. in addition to maintaining a great property, the owner was very responsive throughout and after, even helping return one of our grands' favourite pillow that was left behind. a+++ all the way. our family continues to take about it and there are already discussions about a return, [std disclaimer: nobody paid us, we paid them and are satisfied customers.]
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house great time

Host was super responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unbelievable House

The house is gigantic with rooms enough to fit many family members. Close to the beach with a ton of gear to borrow. Would love to return some day! Thank you for an awesome experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Spencer + Ashley W., California

Liked: Cleanliness

Shaw Beach House

Even after moving out of state, The Shaw Beach House remains our family's favorite vacation spot. Every visit we've had here has been an absolute blast, and we always leave already planning for our next trip back. One of the things we love most about this house is how well it accommodates everyone in our family, from the youngest to the oldest. No matter your age, there's something here for everyone to enjoy. And with all the recent updates to the house, we were blown away by how much thought and care the hosts put into making this already-great home even better. The pickle ball court was a particular highlight for us - we had so much fun playing together as a family! And with all the amenities and thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, we always feel so comfortable and at home here. We truly cannot wait to come back for our next family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip

The owners thought of everything to make the stay comfortable and no hassles. We will definitely return to this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family beach house in Santa Cruz

My wife and I rented this beautiful house for our annual summer vacay with our two daughters, their husbands, and our six grandchildren (ages 2-8), and the house was everything we wanted. Plenty of beds and bedrooms, a well-stocked kitchen with two dishwashers (there are also two clothes washers and dryers in the laundry room, which came in handy for our group), a large wraparound deck, a spacious living room, a separate downstairs den with TV where the kids could be together but still be within earshot of the adults, a short walk to a very nice beach (albeit with some steep, uneven stairs from the roadway to navigate - no problem for most folks but potentially an obstacle for anyone with a stroller, wheelchair, walker, cane, etc.). The 2 outdoor showers came in handy for de-sanding the kids when we came back from the beach, and the house came with surfboards, boogie boards, wetsuits in various sizes, and beach chairs. We had a great stay and did not experience any issues at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy N., Corvallis, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful House Ready for Play

This house is enormous, giving our multiple couples plenty of space to be with one another and apart. Tons of play equipment for little guys and their parents. Very well-stocked kitchen. No issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Above and beyond our expectations!

Our experience was top notch! Communication was excellent. The house/property/location all exceeded our expectations (even though the pictures were excellent). The house has everything needed for entertaining (most rentals do not!) including cookware, serving ware, dishes, etc....even 2 dishwashers and two washer/dryers!!!! We used the wet suits, boogie boards, outdoor showers upon returning from the beach, the basketball court, the deck, the pool table, the beach towels, etc....our only regret was that we could not stay longer. This place is a gem!!! Thank you Shaw family for sharing it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023