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26th Ave Beach - 5 minutes by bike, 15 minute walk

Pleasure Point Beaches & Surfing: 5 minutes by bike, 15 minute walk

Eucalyptus grove walk to the beach near our house.

Capitola Wharf - 10 min by bike, 30 min walk.

Nisene Marks State Park / Land of the Medicine Buddha. 15 minute Drive.

San Francisco is 90 minutes north, Big Sur is 2 hours south.

Non-Premium #42902

Cozy, Colorful Santa Cruz Home near World-Class Surf & Redwoods

House • Santa Cruz CA United States

4 Guests

2 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

Primary home

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Hospitality

                                    Hospitality Description: We can offer one of our two bedrooms, one bathroom and communal use of our kitchen and common spaces.
                                

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Listed April 2025

General Overview

Come experience California beach vibes in Santa Cruz. Our home is bright, spacious, and full of cozy corners to relax in. We love being just a five-minute bike ride from the ocean—close enough to hear the waves on quiet nights, and to catch a surf session or beach walk any time we need to reset.

Inside, the house has a relaxed, creative vibe. There’s plenty of space to spread out, work remotely, or curl up with a book or a record. We’re near Capitola and downtown Santa Cruz restaurants and shops as well.

Out back, we have a private yard with a hot tub, deck, and picnic table—perfect for winding down after a day outdoors. And our two sweet cats will happily keep you company (mostly from their sunniest nap spots).

What makes this place special to us is how grounded and peaceful it feels. It’s a real retreat—close to the surf, the redwoods, and the laid-back rhythm of Santa Cruz life. It’s a great home base to explore anywhere in Northern California - from Big Sur to San Francisco, or a weekend getaway to Yosemite.

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High Speed Internet

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BBQ

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Fire extinguisher

Fireplace

Bikes

Hot tub

Standup paddleboard

Camping gear

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Beach

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Hiking

Cycling

Ukraine support available

House Rules

Unsuitable for infants under 2

Unsuitable for children ages 2-12

Pets not allowed

No smoking

Allergens

Dog free

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Amanda & Casey

We’re a creative, grounded couple based in Santa Cruz, California, where we live in a cozy home with two sweet cats. Santa Cruz is a laid-back coastal town known for its surf culture, redwood forests, and natural beauty.

Casey is a thoughtful engineer who loves paragliding, surfing, and spending time outdoors. Amanda is a marketing consultant and electronic music producer who also teaches DJing and works with audio companies.

We both work remotely and love exploring new places at a relaxed pace. Some of our favorite things include hiking, discovering delicious local food, seeing art, and immersing ourselves in nature. We appreciate warm, welcoming homes and always aim to be respectful, tidy guests who care for each space as if it were our own.