Notes from the host
Fabulous Family Home by Ocean
☀️ 10% Discount on 3 nights in OCT & NOV 2025 & 7 nights anytime☀️
☀️ 20% Discount Mid-Week OCT & NOV 2025 ☀️
☀️ 35% Discount on Monthly rental ☀️
(Please enquire about available dates and length of stays as availability can change regularly. For corporate or rentals over 30 days please message me).^Discounts will be applied upon enquiry received so may not show up in initial quote.
Please note that our lovely old Bunny lives on the premises in a hutch in the front garden. He has a carer who feeds them during your stay without disturbing you.
IMPORTANT!!!
Please read all details below and rental agreements before booking our home.
*Bunny resides on the premises!” and is cared for by a neighbor without disturbing guests(:
Please note that this is our full time home and thus is a “lived in” family home to 2 adults, 2 teenagers, 2 dogs and as such comes with all that goes with a home well lived in!We want our guests to relax and feel at home rather than the empty feel of a hotel room.
Please do not reserve our home without reviewing carefully the description, details, policies, rental agreements etc.
Our home is not suitable for guests who prefer a “vacation” apartment or hotel room vibe!
This is our primary family home and for security and privacy and as per VRBO/Owner policies, our address and access info will be not be provided until week of check in. It is automatically sent to you by VRBO.
It is a beautiful home as depicted in photos and description and is located on the lower West Side of Santa Cruz about 1000 steps to the Ocean and West Cliff Drive. The Ocean can be seen to the left from our front driveway and to the right are views of the Santa Cruz Hills. A 10 minute stroll up the road brings you to the array of coffee shops, local wineries, pubs, cafes and food along with an array of lovely boutiques and shops.
Our home IS a home that you can relax in at the end of the day and enjoy peace and tranquility in our lovely residential neighborhood.
If there is an issue with cleaning or other items in the home, we will address this as quickly as possible and in the appropriate manner. We have an amazing cleaning team who take pride in their work.
*Dogs live and come to stay in our home along with their furry coats!!!
*Bunnies live on the premises in a hutch.They have a carer who feeds them during your stay without disturbing our guests.
Please contact the owner regarding special requests, length of stay, rates and Special Offers.(8313598958)
*Note: Extra Guest Fee applies for more than 6 Aguests
Max 6 adults
Extra beds are single sofa chair with twin mattress.
All rates, discounts, number of guests allowed, pets etc are up to the discretion of owner who is happy to consider any special requests.
Our home is steps away from stunning West Cliff Drive (on the lower West Side of Santa Cruz) with its pristine tidal beaches, world famous surf spots and the abundant sea life of Monterey Bay.
Take a 40 minute stroll along West Cliff Drive to the famous Beach Boardwalk and fun fair or a 20 minute bike ride. There is an abundance of restaurants and a further 10 minute walk will take you into Downtown Santa Cruz with its shops, bars, restaurants and cinemas. Alternatively, take a 15 minute walk in the other direction to Natural Bridges Beach and Famous Butterfly Sanctuary.
Our home is a beautiful, tastefully decorated 2500 sq ft house. It is constantly being updated and renovated. It has a fabulous open plan modern kitchen, deck, garden with a Swim Spa/pool and a separate hot tub. NOTE: both the pool and hot tub are bonus items and your rental fee is for the home and contents of the home. Therefore, should either spa be out of order or waiting a service/repair before or during your stay, we will try our best to arrange a technician to service subject to availability.
The house has 3 bedrooms made up of 1 king bed, 1 Queen and 3rd bedroom with 2 Double beds, clothes hanger. There is a twin sofa bed in the downstairs office.
There are 2 family rooms, dining room, office/sunroom, 2.5 bathrooms. The large family room has had a complete fireplace remodel with a stunning European gas double sided fireplace installed. There is a large wall hung Smart TV and modern comfortable sectional sofa and armchairs. The dining room has a large white washed oak dining table, chairs and bench which sits 10. There is a small furnished office (with twin sofa bed) which opens off the dining room and onto the surround deck. Ideal for reading peacefully or making a quiet phone call or an extra small bedroom with sofa chair bed if needed.
The open plan designer kitchen has a surround counter top with stools for 6. The kitchen opens onto dining room and rear family room which also has comfortable sofa, armchairs etc and a wall-hung tv and a pleasant additional sitting nook looking out onto rear garden area with bistro table and chairs
This living space also features another European wood burning stove along with glass slider patio doors and picture window creating a bright, airy open entertaining area which has two sets of doors opening onto deck and a fabulous peaceful rear garden/entertaining area with hot tub, BBQ grill, hammock, outdoor furniture and a 15ft x 9ft SWIM SPA!
There are multiple sitting areas outside to allow for sun or shade. Favorite area for a wee sundowner being in front garden/covered porch area which has a sofa, 2 swinging wicker chairs, 2 garden chairs and another hammock. The streets peaceful and neighbors super friendly and helpful too.
Keywords: House/POOL/HOT TUB - 1 minute walk to West Cliff Drive and Ocean, Beaches, Dog Park, Tennis Courts, kids playground, skateboard park, Fun Fair, Boardwalk, Shops, Wineries, Restaurants, Grocery Stores, Wineries, bike paths.
Guest occupancy is up to the discretion of the owner (Maximum - 7 guests)
Please note the bed configuration if more than 5/6 adult guests.
*Please note that as the house is our primary residence guests are welcome to use any/all items which are in our home including non-perishable food items, condiments, laundry supplies, toys, games, books, handyman drawer, toiletries, etc .
We do not empty cupboards and drawers of these items so please feel free to make use of anything you may find.
*Minimum Age of Renters = 30. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A STRICTLY "NO PARTIES" PROPERTY and the owner may require Guest names and ID evidence if not provided. At no time can the number of guests exceed the number detailed in the reservation unless special permission requested and agreed by owner and guest.
Please ensure that the Rental Agreement is Read and Understood before signing and reserving. Thank you for your understanding.
IMPORTANT
Please note the pool and hot tub are added “bonus” amenities and therefore should any of these amenities develop a fault or become out of order during or prior to your stay, we will do the best we can to have them serviced and/or repaired. Please be advised that both swim jets are broken on the swim spa due to the storms and are unable to be replaced at this time. However, the seated jets do work along with waterfall and temperature. We keep it at 90' in summer to cool off and the hot tub is kept at 103 ish.
Thank you for your understanding.
V
Hosted by Victoria Forshaw
