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This classic craftsman bungalow sits just two blocks from the entrance to Seabright Beach, the best beach in Santa Cruz. In a neighborhood laid out in the 1880s, this early 1900s home marks the transition from beach shack to beach house.
This beach house has three bedrooms and two baths (tubs/showers in each). Hardwood floors throughout the house provide warmth and richness; eco-friendly marmoleum is soft under foot in the bathrooms.
The kitchen sports a granite counter and is stock with all the basics: fridge, stove range with oven, dishwasher, toaster, microwave, and pots and pans. Also, a washer and dryer are provided.
Large public rooms such living, dining and kitchen afford comfortable space. Living room has a flat screen TV and Wi-Fi is provided as well. The bedrooms (with tw...This classic craftsman bungalow sits just two blocks from the entrance to Seabright Beach, the best beach in Santa Cruz. In a neighborhood laid out in the 1880s, this early 1900s home marks the transition from beach shack to beach house.
This beach house has three bedrooms and two baths (tubs/showers in each). Hardwood floors throughout the house provide warmth and richness; eco-friendly marmoleum is soft under foot in the bathrooms.
The kitchen sports a granite counter and is stock with all the basics: fridge, stove range with oven, dishwasher, toaster, microwave, and pots and pans. Also, a washer and dryer are provided.
Large public rooms such living, dining and kitchen afford comfortable space. Living room has a flat screen TV and Wi-Fi is provided as well. The bedrooms (with two queen beds and one full bed) provide tranquil retreat after enjoying the beach and exploring the area.
The large porch is great for lounging while watching beach goers come and go.
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
1) Minimum age to rent (25)
2) Max.# of guests allowed on property:( 6 )
*Only registered guests are allowed.
3) NO - Parties or other events.
4) Max. # of vehicles: 2
5) Quiet hours: 10:00 p.m.–8:00 a.m.
6) NO FIREWORKS.
7) No candles or open fires are allowed on the property.
8) Trash & Recycling:Put the garbage/recycle cans(please separate) out at the curb next to driveway Wednesday after 5:00 p.m. for Thursday's morning pick-up and bring cans back in by 8:00 p.m.
We absolutely love this place! Very clean & inviting. Close walk to the beach and boardwalk. Close to some wonderful restaurants. We will certainly be staying here again.
Visited July 2016
Written 30 April 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Paradise679100
1 contribution
Friends and Family
The house was OK for three ladies staying there.Comfortabie and close to everything they needed.coffee pot was needed but everything else OK
Visited January 2016
Written 9 November 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Flyer479198
Thank you for your review, as I recall you had rented our home for your friends back in January earlier this year when we had a big storm blow through, I am glad that that they were comfortable during their stay.
We do provide an automatic coffee maker with filters, a french press and a tea kettle along with coffee, assorted teas, sugar, honey and creamer in the cupboard next to the kitchen stove unfortunately the ladies must have missed them.
Written 14 November 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
mfmoog916
Sacramento, CA
We found the Bungalow Clean & Comfortable
Over our two week stay we had various members of our immediate family for a few days and the accommodations handle their say well. The beds were all good and everyone slept well. The only thing we missed was having a Barbeque, but we survived. We hope to return next year.
Visited August 2016 Travelled as a couple
Written 18 August 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
anitabz2016
Wilbraham, MA67 contributions
Great rental property for our California vacation.
We (parents and 12 yr old daughter) flew in from MA to visit our son who relocated to CA. This rental location was ideal . The house itself was charming , we felt at home during our stay . For me, the only thing that could have made the house better would have been some spices in the pantry, a grill would have been nice to have as well. Other than that, the house was very well prepared for vacationers...right down to beach towels. The location was great for day trips to the beautiful coastline of Big Sur, hiking in the redwood forests or simply enjoying the beach a short walk down the street. The downtown section of Santa Cruz was fun to explore and had a variety restaurants to sample. Boardwalk was fun for our 1 year old and especially nice with dollar pricing after 5PM Mon and Tues! The property owner was very helpful and easy to work with. We loved our week spent at the Seabright Beach Bungalow and would love to visit again.
Visited July 2016
Written 6 July 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
349georgette
3 contributions
Location was awesome!
Great place to stay for a relaxing vacation! The location was awesome, a short walk to the beach and some really good places to eat. The house had everything you needed for a extended stay. Thanks for making our daughters 40th Birthday celebration a great success!
Love to come back for another vacation!
Visited April 2016
Written 27 April 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
PacificNW_Honey
Redmond, WA5 contributions
Perfect Place for Extended Family - near beach and boardwalk
•Am a Santa Cruz native, but left before I started elementary school, so in many ways, this was a return home for me. My grand-mother owned an apartment house on the corner of Seabright right across from the beach and there's a bench at the bottom of the walk that goes to the beach with my uncle's name on it – so this is really more home than anywhere else in the world. Just seeing the name Seabright Cottage was enough to sell me.
•We were an extended family – Grand-mom, son and wife, and two teenagers (male/female). The house was big enough for all of us. With teenagers, who are used to having their own space, that's a priority.
•The house is located within 3 blocks of the beach and just a couple of more blocks to the Boardwalk with the arcade and rides. Restaurants and grocery stores are nearby.
•The house was as described and comfortable. Pictures are accurate. House was clean and well-kept. William was a delight to work with. Wonderful basket filled with munchies and Easter peeps was waiting for us when we arrived along with a case of water bottles.
•For those who enjoy sitting outside, you can sit on the porch or on a patio by the side of the house.
•Would we go back? Absolutely! The only thing we would change is the outside temp.; it could have been just a little bit warmer . . . maybe 5-7 degrees would have been fabulous! But none of us had control over that.
Visited March 2016 Travelled with family
Written 3 April 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Flyer479198
We are so glad that you had nice visit "home" with your family.
We will look forward to having you stay again on your next visit "home".
Written 4 April 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Eleanor K
8 contributions
Wonderful Santa Cruz Beach Bungalow
My sons and I loved Seabright Beach Bungalow! From the moment we stepped into the home and found a generous basket of snacks and goodies and complimentary bottles of cold water in the frig we were sold! The bungalow is so bright and cheerful with all the charming details and touches to make it the perfect Santa Cruz beach experience. The beds were extremely comfortable and the bedding very high quality. The kitchen was immaculate and had every appliance and utensil required. The proximity to Seabright Beach was unbeatable. And the owner was beyond gracious to have two fans especially delivered on an unusually warm day during our stay. He then offered us a late checkout so we could have a leisurely last day at the Bungalow. All I can say is that our stay was top notch and I already can't wait for our next stay at the Bungalow!
Visited September 2015
Written 24 September 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Kendal C
Sacramento, CA2 contributions
We loved this house!
Years ago we rented a house on this street and fell in love with the neglected ramshackle house across the street. When I found it for rent online I was so excited to see that someone had restored it. We already knew the location was awesome - a short walk to the beach, brewpub, coffee house, marina, wonderful restaurants and even the boardwalk. But this house was so great that we stayed "home" a lot to cook in and just hang out on the huge front porch. Everything about this place was comfortable and welcoming!
Visited August 2015 Travelled with family
Written 18 August 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Terry M
3 contributions
Close to the Beach and Boardwalk
Very nice house, walking distance to the beach and Boardwalk, as well as the Sea Bright Brewery.
This house is in a perfect location and has a good amount of parking.
Definitely will stay here again.
Visited August 2014 Travelled with family
Written 8 September 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
The Green Family -:- Stockton
Perfect Location
Our family had an amazing time at this immaculate beach house! The house was fully stocked - there was nothing we needed that wasn't there. Everything was new and fresh. The owners obviously put a lot of effort into making the rental both comfortable and hospitable.
We were really happy with the location. It was so close to Seabright beach that running up to the house to make a sandwich or get a sweatshirt was no big deal. Our 2 college-aged daughters joined us for the weekend and there was plenty of parking for all 3 of our cars. Once parked, we didn't need to use the cars at all. We walked everywhere - to the nearby coffee shops in the morning, to the boardwalk for a day of fun, to the yacht club to see the boats, to the wharf for dinner and to (our favorite) the Seabright Brewing Company for great food and beer.
The house has plenty of space, beautiful hardwood floors, a huge kitchen and laundry room. We loved sitting on the porch at the end of the day, reading and watching the day-trippers walk by. It was an awesome vacation spot and we fully intend to visit again!
Visited July 2013
Written 5 August 2013. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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What this rental offers
Dishwasher
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Internet access
Kettle
Linens provided
Microwave
Parking available
Patio
Cable television
Cooker
Toaster
Towels provided
Television
Washer
Wi-fi
Fishing spots available
Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
Watersports
Beachfront/Lakeside
City getaway
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About the neighbourhood
The Seabright neighborhood (called Midtown by local surfers) is centrally located and minutes to numerous desirable attractions such as the beach, Boardwalk Amusement Park, Yacht Harbor, West Cliff Drive, UCSC and so on. This Beach Bungalow is also a great base for regional day trips to Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur, Silicon Valley, Half Moon Bay and San Francisco.
Closer to home, actually just a few blocks away, in case you don't feel like driving, there are several restaurants (Seabright Brewery, La Posta, Triamonti's Pizza and Pasta, Linda's Sea Breeze Cafe and Betty Burgers) and a couple cafes (Java Junction with Free WiFi and Verve Cafe with excellent espresso). In the nearby Yacht Harbor there is Aldo's Cafe and the Crow's Nest Bar and Grill; both have great ocean views.
Regardless of whether you plan to stay put or see the many sites in the area, the Seabright Beach Bungalow is a wonderful home base and place to stay.
Access
Car advised
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Watersports
Cancellation Policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
No refund available if you cancel thereafter
*Booking fee is excluded from refund amount
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