Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

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Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

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Sunny Cove beach. Serene, beautiful East Cliff neighborhood. - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

HOT outdoor shower! - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Spacious courtyard, driveway fits two large SUVs. Two parking passes for street parking available. - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Front patio entry - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Covered porch with chairs - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Adriondack chairs in the front porch - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Front porch. Nice spot to enjoy morning coffee. - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Custom, extra long picnic table will fit all your family and friends! Great spot to relax and enjoy morning coffee & afternoon sunset cocktails. - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Living room / "3rd bedroom" (pocket doors close off room). - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Family room with huge, flat panel TV. Futon converts to queen bed. - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Master bedroom withCal King bed. Two closets, plenty of space. TV with dvr. - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Master bedroom - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Second bedroom with Cal King bed, large closet, TV. - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Sunny kitchen with lots of natural light. Table seats up to 8 and kitchen bar seats 2. - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Kitchen with lots of natural light. Fully stocked kitchen. - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Fully stocked kitchen - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Bathroom with shower & tub. Two entries: Master bedroom door and hallway door. - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

2nd Bathroom with shower stall - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Attrium with built in BBQ and wet bar - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Sunny attrium - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Game Room / Garage: Vintage shuffleboard, billiards, foosball, beach toys. Very popular with our guests! - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Vintage shuffleboard table with original scoreboard. - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Vintage shuffleboard! - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Another beautiful day at Sunny Cove beach - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Laundry room - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Baby Gear! High chair (converts to booster), booster & tray seat, Pack-n-Play crib, and saftey gates. Lots of baby & kid's books, dvds, games, puzzles and toys! - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Enjoy fresh oranges from our orange tree. Pride of Madeira plants blooming in the back yard. - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Large backyard with plenty of room for kids to play. - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Backyard patio with gas bbq, table and plenty of seating - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Front yard, new painted, boogie boards - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Spring time at Sunny Cove! - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Greater Purpose Brewing Co. Short walk from Ansel’s. Lots of outdoor seating to enjoy some great craft beer! - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Los Parisco’s Market is just two streets away. Local mini mart AND delicious, fresh Mexican food (tacos, burritos, enchiladas, etc) . Beach items & firewood. Lots of yummy items including fish, local wine, ice cream, treats and more! - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

View from Sunny Cove looking down toward Santa Maria beach around the cliffs. These cliffs are accessible by foot and have great tide pools to explore. - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Full moon at Sunny Cove - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

17th Ave view of Sunny Cove - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Sunny Cove beach, great for kids as the cove keeps them contained and is less windy. - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

One of the benches at Sunny Cove - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Twin Lakes beach entrance is just two streets away. Enjoy a stroll to the light house & outdoor dining at the Crow's Nest and other harbor restaurants. - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Beach Boardwalk, 8 min drive away - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Winter Wonderland at the Boardwalk during holiday season: Ice Skate rink, fire pit rentals & holiday S’mores, pics with Santa & more (check Boardwalk website for current offerings) - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Sunny Cove inspires many artists … and people that like to relax! - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Short stroll to Sunny Cove, just 100 yds from Ansel's Getaway - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Another beautiful day at Sunny Cove! - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Bench on the cliff at Sunny Cove. Great sunset watching here. - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Sunny Cove surf break - best place for boogie boarding & body surfing in Santa Cruz! - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Monterey Bay Aquarium is a popular day trip. - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Walking along Pleasure Point. Ansel's Getaway is half way between Pleasure Pt and the Boardwalk. - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Pleasure Point, famous for surfing is 5 min away. Stroll along the new walk way & bike paths. Our parking passes are permitted in this neighborhood. - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Fishing on nearby Twin Lakes beach. - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Tide pools on the Santa Maria cliffs. Walking distance from Ansel's - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Sandpipers on Sunny Cove beach. Photo gift from one of our repeat guests. - Steps to Sunny Cove Beach! Starbucks, WiFi, Kidfun - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Beach House...STEPS to Sunny Cove Beach! Great location and spacious home! Starbucks, WiFi, game room, outdoor shower, & more!

Hosted by Carrie

110 Reviews

10 Guests · 2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms

Registration ID: 111320

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Overview

100 yards to Sunny Cove beach! Family friendly, comfortable 1500 sq.ft home: 2 full baths, 2 bedrooms + "3rd" bedroom/living room w/ pocket doors close for 3rd bedroom, outdoor shower, WIFI, cable, gas/charcoal bbqs, game room, beach toys!
*1 week stay minimum summer & some holidays
*6 adults+4 kids MAX, sleeps up to 10

Sunny Cove beach 100 yards from front door! "Ansel's Getaway” at Sunny Cove is a great family home in Santa Maria Cliffs, a relaxing neighborhood between Capitola and the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Home is located on same block as Sunny Cove beach! On 16th Ave, near East Cliff Drive. Twin Lakes beach just a few streets over.

WALK to several beaches, Starbucks, restaurants, microbrewery, Sunday Farmers’ Market, and Black's Point market with lots of local treats!

Comfortable layout with front yard, back yard, "game room" / garage with vintage shuffleboard table, foosball, pool table.
Family / TV room, atrium, fully equipped kitchen, many amenities and kid friendly.

King size beds in bedrooms, queen futons in living room and family/tv room.
Internet access, TV, DVD player.
Beach toys, games and lots of kids toys. Baby high chair, pak n play.
Picnic tables in front and back yards.

Minimum 2 nights off season. Weekends require a Friday and Saturday night stay
Minimum 7 nights summer & holidays
This is NOT a party house. Neighborhood has many full time residents that call the sheriff if loud parties taking place.
This is a private vacation rental home. Only you and your guests accounted for on the signed rental agreement will be present.

I'm just a phone call away if you have any questions.

Centrally located. Boardwalk is 8 min drive, Pleasure Point & 41st Ave 5 min, Capitola & downtown Santa Cruz are less than 15 min away. Many of our guests also plan day trips to Carmel and Monterey Bay. Easy access to Highway 1.
Sunny Cove has multiple entrances: Cliff steps on both sides of the cove. Or you can walk thru the back on Johan's Drive.

No smoking, parties or animals (owner has severe asthma and allergies)
Check in 4:00 pm & Check out 11:00 am

Sleeping Configuration

1 / 2

Master Bedroom

1 king bed

2nd bedroom

1 king bed

"3rd" Bedroom / living room

1 queen bed, 1 double bed

Livingroom has pocket doors that close off this room to form the "3rd" bedroom. Two comfortable futons will sleep up to 4 in this room.

TV/Family room

1 queen bed

Queen futon folds out to sleep 2

Scenic views

One of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Santa Cruz. Great location between Harbor & Pleasure Pt

Courtyard view

Garden view

Location

100 yards away from Sunny Cove beach (5 houses away, same block as the beach)

Beachside

Oceanside

Amenities

Washing Machine

Iron & Board

Hair Dryer

Linens Provided

Full Kitchen

Oven

Private Garden

Gas Grill

High Speed Internet

Laptop friendly workspace

Smart TV

Cable TV

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Nearby activities

Scuba diving or snorkeling

Fishing Charters

Surfing

Kitesurf

Golf

Miniature Golf

Cycling

Swimming

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Suitability

Child friendly

Yes! We love sharing our home with families! In addition to the high chair, we also have a booster seat, toys, books, and games for all ages.

Children's books and toys

Baby friendly

Crib/Pack 'n Play

High chair

No events allowed

Possible small gatherings but must discuss with manager

No smoking allowed

No smoking inside or outside of the house.

Parking Included

Driveway that will fit two medium sized cars or up to two SUVs is possible but a tight squeeze. On street parking may require the purchase of a permit depending on day of the week and time of year. County is evaluating changes for 2022.

Getting around

Centrally located, easy to get to highway 1

Directions

These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events may cause conditions to differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your route.

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Host

Carrie

Owner

Beach home owned by three families that love the Santa Cruz community, water sports, and all the wonders the ocean has to offer!

We wish we lived here full time but work has us anchored to the other side of the hill for now. When time allows, we are lucky enough to call this a home away from home. We enjoy surfing, boogie boarding, sailing, fishing, and just relaxing at the beach with our families.

FUN History: The house was nicknamed "Ansel's Getaway" as ANSEL ADAMS was friends with the original owner of the home, John Bei. Ansel and John would hang out in the basement smoking cigars and discussing leather tanning projects. At the time, Ansel and John worked together at a local leather tannery shop creating camera cases of course! According the the Bei grandchildren, Ansel was quite a character and a frequent visitor of the home.

We have had a few artists visit Ansel's Getaway that have been artistically inspired during their stay. Their work is displayed at the beach house.

Member since: March 2018

Speaks: English

Policies and Rules

Check In: 4PM - Flexible

lock box. You will be given a lock box code prior to arrival.

Check Out: 11AM

No pets

NO animals, no exceptions. Owner is asthmatic and allergic

Minimum age limit for renters: 35

Above age 30 is ok.

Maximum occupancy

10 max: 6 adults and 4 children (under age 8) per Santa Cruz county rules

House Rules

Per City of Santa Cruz:
Occupancy limit of 6 adults and 4 children (ages 7 and under max) Some exceptions allowed such as: infants. Must discuss with manager before reserving
No loud parties, Santa Cruz noise ordinance between 10pm to 8 am.
Signed rental agreement with picture ID for all occupants, seperate damage deposit also required.
Treat our home as you would yours.

Payment Policy

Check, Venmo or Zelle available. To avoid credit cards & service fees please book direct with us by paying with bank check. You can use credit cards via our other site on airbnb but there will be credit card fee.

Refundable Damage Deposit

Fully refundable assuming no damages and assuming you paid by check. A seperate damage deposit check of $500 is collected and is not cashed. After your depature, if everything is ok your check will be returned within 3 days of your departure. Collected at time of payment.

Cancellation Policy

Must cancel 45 days prior for refund. Cancellation must be emailed to walton.carrie@gmail.com

Notes

Firm NO pets or smoking.