House in Santa Cruz, CA
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
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Includes essentialsFree WiFi/internet, TV, Coffee/tea maker and more
Rooms
Bedroom 1
1 Queen
Living Room 1
1 Sofa
About this house rental
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience in Santa Cruz at Beach Hill Bungalow! This retreat offers nothing but comfort and convenience. The cozy living space invites you to kick back and relax. Curl up on the sofa and stream your favorite shows for a fun afternoon, or sit out on the patio to admire the views. The kitchen offers everything you could need to prepare quick meals, beach snacks, or a full-course spread. 'Beach Hill Bungalow' is perfect for an escape with your family or friends.
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom: 1 queen bed
- Living Room: 1 sleeper sofa
-- THE LOCATION --
The biggest perk of this retreat is the location. Downtown Santa Cruz is two and a half blocks away; there, you'll find yourself surrounded by an eclectic downtown scene offering street performers, local boutiques, vintage stores, and dining on any cuisine you might desire. Dining options and convenience stores abound nearby, so you shouldn't have any problem finding them. The San Lorenzo River is just a short walk away, as well as the well-known and iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, which is is one of the town‚s main draws, offering family-friendly fun year-round. Visit Municipal Wharf and listen to the calls of the sea lions, rent surfboards and hit Cowell's Beach in search of the perfect wave, or rent some bikes and explore some of the nearby paved trails. You better pack your sunscreen and beach towel! The soft sands of Santa Cruz Beach are less than half a mile from you! Other attractions include the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, a day trip to San Francisco (77.5 miles), and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, only 46 miles south.
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- This is one half of a duplex. The owner lives in the other half of this duplex, and the shared walls are separated by closets on each side
- A parking permit is provided. There is a $150 charge for taking it or losing it. You may park on Younger and 3rd Ave without a parking permit from October through May 13. Parking permits are only required to park on 2nd Ave at meters during that time. From May 14 to September, this permit is required for parking on any street surrounding the unit. One parking permit will be available for guests during the months when it is required. Please pay attention to the signs. Please return the parking permit to the table under the TV in the living room before you leave
- Due to the size of the property, this home is not recommended for 4 adults
Amenities at Steps to Sand: 'Beach Hill Bungalow' w/ Patio
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Kitchenware
Bath or shower
Family friendly
Free toiletries
Towels
Linens
Hairdryer
Carbon monoxide detector
Map of Santa Cruz, CA
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Dec 2025
Walkable to so many places including the famed Boardwalk. We had so much fun here. Perfect little bungalow. The front door leads directly into the bedroom so if anyone has any uncomfortableness with that internally, that is something to think about. Bed was comfortable though and it's so close to the boardwalk you can hear the coaster running and people screaming on rides having fun lol. We would happily come back
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Dec 2025
Had a wonderful time in this home. Very close to the beach and lots of restaurants.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Dec 2025
Cozy little place that was comfortable and quaint. The location can’t be beat! We parked and walked to the beach and boardwalk multiple times during our stay and barely drove unless we wanted to go to the movies or on an excursion. It really is a 5 minute walk just have to trek up a hill. It is an older home and small with a bedroom as soon as you walk in and kind of an awkward bathroom, but everything was clean and worked. Our kids happily slept in the other room on the futon (ages 8 & 10) and loved the tv and access to Netflix kids and Amazon Prime. We also enjoyed the convenience of the full size fridge, microwave and stove. We brought a lot of food/drink for our family and it did save us a lot of money making lunches, breakfast and dinner if we wanted to stay in. The front porch was very nice to sit and drink a glass of wine or play cards. The neighborhood is quiet and we felt safe there. The owners also left a few beach towels, beach chairs and boogie board for the guests to enjoy. We utilized the fan they had in the closet, which was nice. I would recommend this home for a family of four if the kids are 10 years and under or a couple. There are lots of hotels nearby, but they were so much more expensive and you don’t have the option to have the full size fridge/stove and pots/pans/utensils.. etc.
The only other feedback to relay back to the owner is to replace the trashcan in the kitchen since the step pad was broken. We also didn’t know where to empty the trash out and didn’t want to walk around to the backyard since that was their private residence. My husband also observed it might be time to replace the curtain and hangers in the shower. They were rusting due to the moisture in that room.
Thanks for the great stay! We made some great memories with our family.
The only other feedback to relay back to the owner is to replace the trashcan in the kitchen since the step pad was broken. We also didn’t know where to empty the trash out and didn’t want to walk around to the backyard since that was their private residence. My husband also observed it might be time to replace the curtain and hangers in the shower. They were rusting due to the moisture in that room.
Thanks for the great stay! We made some great memories with our family.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Dec 2025
The home was clean but the parking was terrible on Monday which was a holiday. It took an hour and fifteen min to find parking. We had messaged prior to booking and were told we would have 1 parking space access. When we called for help the company was not helpful we asked if we could cancel bc we had no where to Park to be able to stay and they wouldn’t give an answer just kept going in circles. It was a very stressful start to a vacation. We didn’t really move the car after that in fear for not being able to find parking again. No other problems during the stay.
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