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3A/Lagoon on the Sea #3A
3A/Lagoon on the Sea #3A
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  • Bedrooms: 2, sleeps 6
  • Bathrooms: 2
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260-5/Harbor Bell #5 *HARBOR VIEWS*
260-5/Harbor Bell #5 *HARBOR VIEWS*
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  • Bedrooms: 2, sleeps 5
  • Bathrooms: 2
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4325 Court Drive
4325 Court Drive
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  • Bedrooms: 3, sleeps 8
  • Bathrooms: 2
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200/Oar Domestic Bateau ** HOT TUB**
200/Oar Domestic Bateau ** HOT TUB**
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  • Bedrooms: 2, sleeps 4
  • Bathrooms: 1
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207/Victorian Twin #1
207/Victorian Twin #1
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  • Bedrooms: 3, sleeps 6
  • Bathrooms: 3
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4620 Bain Avenue
4620 Bain Avenue
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  • Bedrooms: 2, sleeps 6
  • Bathrooms: 2
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115/Champagne Views *HOT TUB*
115/Champagne Views *HOT TUB*
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  • Bedrooms: 4, sleeps 9
  • Bathrooms: 3
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Vicky by the Sea
Vicky by the Sea
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  • Bedrooms: 3, sleeps 6
  • Bathrooms: 2
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130/Coastal Paradise *OCEAN VIEWS*
130/Coastal Paradise *OCEAN VIEWS*
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  • Bedrooms: 4, sleeps 8
  • Bathrooms: 2
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Victorian Twin #1
Victorian Twin #1
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  • Bedrooms: 3, sleeps 6
  • Bathrooms: 3
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Beach View Cottage Luxury Dog-Friendly Beach House
Beach View Cottage Luxury Dog-Friendly Beach House
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$195
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Management: Verified owner
Property: Rental Home
Bedrooms: 1, sleeps 4
Bathrooms: 1
Ocean View Vacation Rental in Santa Cruz, CA Come relax in our bright, stylish beach cottage and enjoy the spectacular white water ocean and beach views from ...
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    $195
  • Weekly
    $1,195 - $1,495
  • Monthly
    $3,585
Beautiful Vaquita House with Access to Gated Beach
Beautiful Vaquita House with Access to Gated Beach
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$225
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Management: Verified owner
Property: Rental Home
Bedrooms: 2, sleeps 4
Bathrooms: 1
Min stay:2
We offer a beautiful two bedroom, one bath home on prestigious Opal Cliff Drive. The Vaquita House is a newly remodeled cottage steps from "Private" beach, ...
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    $225 - $275
  • Weekly
    $1,500 - $1,800
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Wharf View Place*
Wharf View Place*
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$450
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Management: Professional
Property: Rental Home
Bedrooms: 3, sleeps 10
Bathrooms: 2
WHARF VIEW PLACE: Enjoy the twinkling lights of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, at this spacious 3-bedoorm plus sleeping ...
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    $450 - $600
  • Weekly
    $2,700 - $4,200
  • Monthly
    $11,571 - $15,574
223/Sand Castle *GREAT OCEAN VIEWS*
223/Sand Castle *GREAT OCEAN VIEWS*
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4 of 5 stars 1 review
Management: Professional
Property: Rental Home
Bedrooms: 4, sleeps 10
Bathrooms: 3
This is a fabulous home just minutes from the beach. This house is two-levels, with the living room, dining room, and kitchen (all that offer an ocean view) ...
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234/Santa Cruz Beach House *INTERNET/PET FRIENDLY*
234/Santa Cruz Beach House *INTERNET/PET FRIENDLY*
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4 of 5 stars 1 review
Management: Professional
Property: Rental Home
Bedrooms: 4, sleeps 12
Bathrooms: 3
You will enjoy this large Santa Cruz beach house for your next vacation getaway. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 bath, plus family room AND playroom, 2 fireplaces, free ...
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120/Vicky by the Sea
120/Vicky by the Sea
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4 of 5 stars 1 review
Management: Professional
Property: Rental Home
Bedrooms: 3, sleeps 6
Bathrooms: 2
This is a charming single level home that has been newly re-decorated and is very well stocked. The interior features a color TV with cable, DVD/VCR player ...
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105/The Aquarius *INTERNET/HOT TUB*
105/The Aquarius *INTERNET/HOT TUB*
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4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Management: Professional
Property: Rental Home
Bedrooms: 3, sleeps 8
Bathrooms: 2
This is a two-story home sitting right on the beach with a beautifully landscaped back yard/patio facing the ocean. The Aquarius features two decks that face ...
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2-2425 East Cliff
2-2425 East Cliff
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4 of 5 stars 1 review
Management: Professional
Property: Rental Home
Bedrooms: 2, sleeps 6
Bathrooms: 1
A Santa Cruz Delight, 2-2425 East Cliff Drive is a fully furnished 2 bedroom - 1 bath duplex steps from the 26th Avenue Beach. This dog friendly property ...
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460/Harbor Hideaway *YACHT HARBOR*
460/Harbor Hideaway *YACHT HARBOR*
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4 of 5 stars 1 review
Management: Professional
Property: Rental Home
Bedrooms: 2, sleeps 6
Bathrooms: 2
Welcome to Santa Cruz! This charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath home in one of the best neighborhoods in town reminds you everywhere you look that it's all about the ...
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1801/Black Pearl Cottage *HOT TUB*
1801/Black Pearl Cottage *HOT TUB*
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4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Management: Professional
Property: Rental Home
Bedrooms: 3, sleeps 6
Bathrooms: 2
Black Pearl Cottage is a uniquely designed, beautiful beach house with spectacular views of the Monterey Bay. Located in the heart of the Seabright ...
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Forest Fountain Home *
Forest Fountain Home *
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4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Management: Professional
Property: Rental Home
Bedrooms: 3, sleeps 8
Bathrooms: 3
FOREST FOUNTAIN HOME: This recently remodeled home sleeps up to 10 with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Master bedroom is on the ground floor with a private bath. ...
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    $240 - $320
  • Weekly
    $1,440 - $2,240
  • Monthly
    $6,171 - $8,306
268/Villa del Sol
268/Villa del Sol
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4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Management: Professional
Property: Rental Home
Bedrooms: 4, sleeps 10
Bathrooms: 3
Villa del Sol, our four bedroom, three bathroom Santa Cruz beach home comfortably sleeps ten and is just 1 ½ blocks from the sandy beaches at 20th Avenue or ...
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Flamingo Del Mar Cottage*
Flamingo Del Mar Cottage*
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4 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Management: Professional
Property: Rental Home
Bedrooms: 2, sleeps 4
Bathrooms: 1
FLAMINGO DEL MAR: Sleeps up 4 adults. 2-bedrooms, 1-bath, with Ocean Views and a Private Hot Tub. This is a unique and comfortable landmark home. Gaze out ...
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Serenity by the Sea
Serenity by the Sea
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4 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Management: Professional
Property: Rental Home
Bedrooms: 4, sleeps 10
Bathrooms: 3
SERENITY BY THE SEA: Sleeps up to 10, 4-bedrooms, 3-baths. This is an elegant, open and luxurious home for those who appreciate a well-appointed dwelling. ...
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    $405 - $540
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    $2,430 - $3,780
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    $10,414 - $14,016
Bella Casa Seabright
Bella Casa Seabright
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$330
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Management: Professional
Property: Rental Home
Bedrooms: 3, sleeps 10
Bathrooms: 2
BELLA CASA AT SEABRIGHT: Sleeps up to 10. 3-bedrooms, 2-baths. Take a short stroll through Fredericks park to the Yacht Harbor, Aldos, the Crows Nest as ...
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    $330 - $440
  • Weekly
    $1,980 - $3,080
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    $8,486 - $11,421
Santa Cruz Vacation Rental Advice
Reviews for Seaside Cottages @ Cliff St @ 2nd St- Santa Cruz
Posted by Puter, Jul 28, 2009
... wish for a cottage-type rental, but I don't know of one in that price range without it being either in a bad area or "grungy". You might try googling 'cottages Santa Cruz'. I just did that and ended up away from town, but near the harbor and Twin ... more
Posted by Puter, Aug 9, 2009
... Flats which is 1920's vacation homes built by wealthy San Franciscans which are now decrepit and the neighborhood is not very safe. If I haven't mentioned this, be sure to take your daughter to see the sea lions at the Municipal Wharf. There is a colony of them ... more
Santa Cruz Vacation Rental
Posted by swimdaddy, Jul 13, 2009
Seeking a vacation rental on the beach or nearby. What do you recommend? If the beach is the most expensive what is the next most expensive or third most expensive? Recommend a place if you have one. Need July 31- August 2. 1 Adult and 2 kids Thanks you. ... more
Posted by Puter, Jul 13, 2009
... local realtor who also handles vacation rentals. Then you can tell them what you want and they can search for you. The second suggestion is to go through VRBO...vacation rentals by owner ... ... There are quite a few vacation rentals on ... ... river. If you find a rental you are interested ... more
Posted by hoopdog, Jul 15, 2009
... It was about $ 200/night. Of course, with any vacation rental you pay tax and a cleaning fee . . . Alternately, in the same neighborhood (and a 2 minute walk to the beach) is the Rio Sands hotel. Finally, you could go to priceline and take your chances by bidding on something ... more
casa del mar rental near pleasure point
Posted by ld007, Jul 11, 2009
Does anyone know who the listing agent for casa del mar rental house near the plasure point beach is? His first name is Peter, but I just cannot remember his company. thanks for the help. Libby ... more
Posted by Puter, Jul 11, 2009
... which wzs also listed by a broker. When I googled it I came up with "listing has expired". But then I got this, which give a telephone number to call for information. http://www.wegoround.com/vacation-rentals/vrbo/page_4833/ However, this may give the same results. good luck ... more
Family Vacation in Santa Cruz
Posted by Puter, May 27, 2009
To find a house rental in the area you might try Bailey Properties http://www.baileyproperties.com/ a well-known realtor in the area which handles a lot of vacation properties. Also try vrbo.com (vacation rental by owner) Here is a link of information on things to do, etc ... more
Yacht Harbor area safety
Posted by mini, Apr 26, 2009
... Brighton State Beach is nearby (one of my favorite for picnics, walking by the ocean, etc.) If the rental you are thinking about has a view of the ocean, it is in a nice part of Soquel. In general, the better areas for vacation rentals are closer to the ocean ... more
famiy stay in Santa Cruz
Posted by 2Shorties, Mar 9, 2009
... areas in Santa Cruz. May I suggest staying in Monterey and taking a day trip to the Santa Cruz board walk. You may also enjoy Pismo Beach. Sorry to those who live in or love Santa Cruz. I just don't see it as a family vacation destination AT ALL ... more
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Verified property owner typically means…
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