Waterfront holiday rentals in Santa Cruz

Thank you for your hospitality. We enjoyed a relaxing stay with the magnificent and beautiful beach view.

This apartment is the lower level of a two-story house, with the owners living upstairs. It has a beautiful garden, and we really enjoyed spending time there during our stay. Everything in the apartment looked exactly like the photos. The host couple gave us a warm welcome, and we appreciated their hospitality. There's also a dedicated parking spot for your car, which was very convenient. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely recommend this place!

The game room and hot tub were dynamite, and Maria was incredibly responsive and helpful. Would definitely book it again!!

We came to Aptos to celebrate our anniversary. Our trip was fantastic - we loved Anthony's place. It had everything we needed to have a truly memorable stay. Would highly recommend.

We enjoyed a perfectly peaceful stay at Ann’s! We couldn’t have asked for a better location with the aquarium, shops, restaurants, and beaches within walking distance. The bed was comfy, cozy interior, beautiful gardens. Just the perfect spot!

I loved my stay at Pajaro Dunes. The only thing you could hear was the ocean. Easy beach access for long walks. Not crowded. Lovely space. Exactly what I needed!

Our family of 5 enjoyed our stay. Well equipped kitchen and it was fun to spend some time enjoying the view.

We had a wonderful stay at Jane’s beautiful oceanfront home! The views from the patio, and living room were absolutely stunning—we even spotted seal pups right from the patio. The location is perfect: easy walking distance to the aquarium, Cannery Row, the beach, and a scenic walking/bike path. The home was spotless and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed—laundry soap, extra towels, high-quality bedding, and comfortable, homey furniture. Jane made the check-in process seamless with clear instructions and even left us a list of local recommendations and binoculars to enjoy the views. Although Jane lives upstairs, the unit feels very private. She was responsive and welcoming, while giving us plenty of space. This was one of the most comfortable and well-prepared rentals we’ve stayed in. Highly recommend!

Julieta is a great communicator. She is helpful and has filled her place with great amenities. The place has an awesome view of the coastline.

We had such a wonderful and relaxing time at the Pacifica Beach House! It’s so well stocked with games and everything is beautifully clean. The views are incredible and it was so fun to just relax as a family and play cards and cook dinner and go for walks. We’d come back anytime!

The location was amazing! We left our car parked all weekend and walked every where... The hosts were wonderful-- responsive and helpful! The house is simple, basic supplies for the stay and was clean if a bit outdated. The outdoor furniture could've been wiped down before our arrival, but I get that sea-side living can wear things out and that there are a lot of birds around. We had hoped to use the fire pit as it was a big sell in addition to the location, but it was a little rickety so we didn't use it. That said, the hosts were super responsive and said that they took the feedback to heart. We would definitely stay there again!

The place was amazing and far exceeded my expectations the moment I stepped inside. Everything was high-tech, modern, and felt brand new. I was a little disappointed that I couldn't use the fire area due to the rain, but overall, I had a great experience. My only comment is that there were quite a few security cameras, including in the backyard. I see the pros and cons about it, but I felt a bit excessive.

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home! It was peaceful, clean, and incredibly serene—just what our family needed. The surroundings were stunning and made it easy to relax and enjoy quality time together. Stefan, was a fantastic communicator, always responsive and helpful. We truly felt at home. We’re already talking about coming back again. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a quiet, beautiful, comfortable getaway! We didn’t have cell reception, but the WiFi was very good! We didn’t quite know how to use the stove but figured it out once we watched a short video online, be warned the stove heats up fast ha. The layout of the house is super ideal as all the bedrooms are downstairs. 10/10!

We feel so grateful to have spent time at Deans beautiful charming home! It was an amazing location- walking distance to everything and right across from the beach. We absolutely loved watching the mother and baby seal otters across the way. The house was clean, comfortable and adorable. Thank you so much!

Oceanfront cottage!!!!! This place is amazing . It’s the perfect location to rest up after spending a day in The City, or taking a beautiful coastal drive on Highway 1. With easy access to the municipal pier and Sharp Park Beach, you can soak up all the natural beauty Pacifica has to offer. Gwen and team provide all the comforts and amenities you would expect, and more. They were proactive, and made sure our check-in went smooth. I can only imagine the immediate responsive time, if ever needed. We had no issues. Which is even better. Everything was clean and in order. We are planning our return trip for later this summer.

We had a great stay in Moss Beach, what a beautiful place!!! so peaceful, great walks right from the house. We even saw a couple whales from the house!

Joanne and Nicole’s apartment was very spacious, and both David and I had more than enough room to relax and enjoy our time. The home theater was such a special treat, and we really appreciated the helpful information they provided about nearby restaurants. On top of that, they generously left snacks and even pasta sauce for us, which made us feel very welcomed. The outdoor hot tub was warm, clean, and incredibly cozy, making our stay even more relaxing. The instructions they gave were very clear and easy to follow, which helped everything go smoothly from the moment we arrived. They also placed a very easy-to-understand guidebook inside the apartment, so we could quickly find anything we needed without any confusion. Thanks to their thoughtful setup and care, we were able to fully relax and enjoy a slow and peaceful two-night, three-day stay.

407 Seascape is the best unit I’ve stayed at at seascape resort. The view was awesome and the interior of the unit was beautiful. It was squeaky clean and looked like it had recently been remodeled. David was a great host and was very responsive. All the small details made us feel right at home. I will definitely be back!

this was a wonderful place, amazing views and very peaceful relaxing bday trip would love to come back

We absolutely loved our stay at Kristina’s condo! The place was spotless, beautifully furnished, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Kristina was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout, which made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend this Airbnb – we’d definitely stay here again!

Tess was a great host! Went above and beyond to help us enjoy our stay! Love the location.

If you are looking for a place to rest, relax and reset your mind this is the place for you. Pajaro Dunes is a wonderful location to walk along the beach just steps away from the condo. It’s very peaceful and the resort grounds are clean. Soojin is a wonderful host and her condo was more than we could have asked for. Very clean, modern decor and the amenities provided were very well thought of especially in the kitchen and in the bathrooms. Beach amenities were provided as well. We hope to return and bring our family and friends to join us next time around.

We had a wonderful short getaway at Sue’s place! The condo is just steps from the beach, pool, and jacuzzi. Falling asleep to the sound of the waves was relaxing, and the ocean breeze was very refreshing. It was exactly what we needed to reset and recharge. Everything was just as described, and we would stay here again! Thank you, Sue!

This was the first air bnb i’ve ever stayed and it was great. the view was beyond beautiful. There was so many things offered to us like boogie boards, board games, and other family fun. Definitely recommend staying here. It’s so peaceful, you can hear the waves crashing from the ocean while sitting on the couch. I will definitely be returning!!