Perched in an exclusive Santa Cruz neighborhood, this large sunny house is a haven for families and beach lovers alike. Enjoy ocean views from the family room and spacious deck, just 500 feet from Sunny Cove beach. With three queen rooms, two king rooms, a kids' bunk room sleeping eight children plus two private hot outdoor showers make this home perfect for larger gatherings.
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Entire home
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14446 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
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, groups and people who just want plenty of space near the ocean.
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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 two rooms with queen beds (one with an ocean view), a king bed, extra sleeping space, 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 sport court surface with a basketball court/pickleball court. Balconies from the bedrooms allow for great views of sunsets.
We are a licensed Santa Cruz rental property and our Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate number is #CO00347.
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Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Car recommended
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 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
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Smoke-free property
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)
An adult aged 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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to 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 rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Quiet hours are between 10pm and 8am (Santa Cruz county)
No smoking of any kind inside the house.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Children welcome!
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
Is Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court located?
This family-friendly Santa Cruz holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Twin Lakes State Beach, Lincoln Beach and Sunny Cove Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.
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Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court Reviews
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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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Absolutely Perfect House!Over the years we have stayed at dozens of VRBO homes, and this house is certainly among the top three. Extremely clean, great beds and linens, kitchen is very well stocked, and there are activities galore for the kids (and adults). The bedroom/bathroom layout offers lots of privacy and there are quiet areas that are perfect for reading (or a nap). The location is great. Short block to the beach but traffic drops off to almost zero after dark so it is quiet. Everything you need is within a ten-minute drive. And to top things off, the manager is super easy to work with and exceptionally nice. Highly recommend this property.
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!
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!!
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.
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.
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!
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!!
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
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!
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.]
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.
Our stay was wonderful! The property is gorgeous and the rooms were spacious. Kitchen had everything we needed including a coffee pot, pots and pans, etc. There was enough room for everyone to enjoy and relax. Just steps away from the beach and 12 minutes to downtown Capitola. The host was responsive and very accommodating which eased a lot of worry. Im excited to stay here again.
The property was perfect for our large family! Rooms to gather and relax and the outdoor spaces were all comfortable and very accommodating for everyone, all ages! And the views and convenience to the beach and local restaurants was all within walking distance, even for our littlest!
This home is beautiful. Perfect for my family. Rooms are spaced so no one feels like they're on top of the other. Multiple spaces for intimate or larger family gatherings. We spent most of our time on the balcony enjoying fresh air and views. We will come again.