Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available for one car on the pavers in the driveway. Additional vehicles can park on the street. Guests are requested to keep the driveway clear for the backhouse.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 16:00 and check-out is at 12:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should inquire about any associated costs.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities. However, the historic nature of the home may present some challenges, such as skinny and slightly uneven stairs.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the Bananna Belt neighborhood of Santa Cruz, one mile from the beach and half a mile from downtown. It is near attractions like the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are allowed at the property, with ages 0-17 permitted to stay for free. However, the maximum occupancy is six adults, and extra guests will be asked to leave.

Does the property offer extra beds or cribs?

The property does not provide extra beds or cribs. Guests should plan accordingly, as the maximum occupancy is strictly enforced.

Quiet family home Santa Cruz

What guests think

Travellers say Quiet family home Santa Cruz is a spacious, comfortable house in a quiet, convenient neighborhood, with a well-stocked kitchen, making it an easy base for families visiting downtown, the boardwalk, and nearby sights.

Most reviews praise cleanliness and maintenance, though a few note worn carpets, screen damage, or scented linens. Multiple guests warn that the upstairs stairs are uneven or steep and tricky, especially for kids or older adults. Communication is quick and issues are handled promptly, with an isolated complaint about accommodation. Overall, expect a comfy, practical home for a relaxed Santa Cruz stay.

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Facilities

Well equipped for self-catering, with a well-stocked kitchen, ample supplies, and an outdoor BBQ/patio mentioned by several guests. One guest appreciated the upstairs AC.

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Jeremy A.

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We recently stayed for a week while visiting family. It’s always hard to find quality extended housing in the area so we were happy to find this rental. Everything was seamless. Fantastic communication with the owners, issues, which can always come up, were addressed immediately. House had a good layout, we were very comfortable. Very appreciative they had the upstairs AC for my young daughter to sleep when it was exceptionally hot. Felt very safe in the neighborhood, a lot of DDash options super close and a WF right by to get all your groceries. We’d absolutely stay here again.

10

Linda P.

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a cute property , extremely clean and well appointed. My Mom didn’t want to leave and I can’t say I blamed her. The kitchen is particularly beautiful. We hope to stay here again next time we are in town to visit my daughter who is a ucsc student. Also, the hosts were lovely and communication was perfect.

10

Robert D.

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The property was exactly as advertised. It was above our expectations in well equiped kitchen and facilities. We would stay there again.

10

Jackie R.

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and welcoming. They thought of everything. More than adequate supplies (towels, dish soap and the like) good location within walking distance for coffee and snacks. Would stay again.

10

Meghan F.

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Vacation these days for our family has to include the ability to make our own dinners and lunches! So we almost always check our VRBOs when it’s time to start planning! This place was perfect for us! We planned on going to a few places around the Santa Cruz area (mystery spot and Roaring Camp trains) and this home was a perfect middle ground. The kitchen had what we needed and the bedrooms and baths were clean. We were able to bbq on the patio and lots of fridge space. We were comfortable and had a great time!

10

tawnya m.

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect for weekend stay for local event. Well stocked kitchen, nicely appointed bathrooms and bedrooms.

10

Emilie L.

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a spacious, lovely house in a great location in Santa Cruz. The house was clean and comfortable, and the kitchen was well-stocked for cooking. The one thing I'd note is that the linens and pillowcases seemed to be washed with scented detergent, so if you are sensitive to smells and plan to stay here, I would recommend bringing your own pillow. But overall such a wonderful spot!

10

Darcy W.

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The house is cute and modern with plenty of room for a family. The kitchen is well-stocked with dishes, utensils, pots, and pans. There were ample towels in the bathrooms and plenty of paper towels, toilet paper, etc. The neighborhood is nicely situated. Definitely recommend to other families looking for a quiet, cozy place to stay!

10

Antje S.

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The house is amazing! We loved the style; it felt very cozy, homey, and comfortable. We enjoyed sitting in the backyard with your cat's visits and some squirrels. Just a short drive to Trader Joe's or the beach. We would love to come back!

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Eric T.

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We were doing a construction project in town and this property was amazing. It was close to our job site so we could sleep in a bit in the morning. The BBQ was a nice team building for dinners. Good neighborhood and close to everything Santa Cruz.

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Cleanliness

Generally very clean and well maintained, with many noting tidy spaces and updated bathrooms. Some report wear like carpet stains, window mold upstairs, or scented detergents that may bother sensitive guests.

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Michelle T.

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Was a great place to stay in SC. Maybe some of the dishes/kitchen items could use an upgrade and carpet needs a wash or change out but overall we really enjoyed our stay.

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Linda P.

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a cute property , extremely clean and well appointed. My Mom didn’t want to leave and I can’t say I blamed her. The kitchen is particularly beautiful. We hope to stay here again next time we are in town to visit my daughter who is a ucsc student. Also, the hosts were lovely and communication was perfect.

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bao k.

Nov 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The house was clean, close to downtown and great for our purpose.

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Chrissy C.

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a wonderful stay! The location was close to the boardwalk and walking distance to a neighborhood park. Located in a very quiet neighborhood. Very clean and comfortable, perfect for our family trip. Would definitely recommend! We’d love to come back again!

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Jackie R.

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and welcoming. They thought of everything. More than adequate supplies (towels, dish soap and the like) good location within walking distance for coffee and snacks. Would stay again.

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Melody G.

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The house was just okay. However, I don’t recommend people with kids stay there. My 11 year old accidentally got lip gloss on their towels and we were charged 25 for it. They only have stark white towels so I recommend you bring your own towels in case it gets dirty. There’s a driveway to the neighbors house right in front of the kitchen and I got startled to see a person standing in front of the kitchen windows on the first morning. But it was a quiet neighborhood. The house was mostly clean except for upstairs, there was thick black mold in the corners of the windows.

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Emilie L.

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a spacious, lovely house in a great location in Santa Cruz. The house was clean and comfortable, and the kitchen was well-stocked for cooking. The one thing I'd note is that the linens and pillowcases seemed to be washed with scented detergent, so if you are sensitive to smells and plan to stay here, I would recommend bringing your own pillow. But overall such a wonderful spot!

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Jim G.

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This home could use some refurbishing. There were stains on the carpets and holes in the screens, no places to hang your stuff in the bathrooms. Not the most cozy home. The owner wasn’t very accommodating when we complained about the holes in the screens. It was quiet and had a nice back patio for hanging. Ok stay

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Mark L.

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The house was really roomy and clean. It is in a nice quiet neighborhood. Everything in Santa Cruz was just a short drive away and many places are walkable. The best part was Mariannes ice cream was only .2 miles away.

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michael h.

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and updated appliances and bathrooms

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and suited to families, with several praising cozy decor and quiet surroundings. Multiple guests caution that the stairs to the upper bedrooms are uneven or steep, and one noted a firm bed.

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robert b.

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and comfortable 3 bedroom one and a half bath property. Well maintained. Close to downtown and the beach. The walk to the beach and boardwalk may be a bit far but priced accordingly. Overall nice stay!

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Anna G.

Apr 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here as a family of 5 (2 adults, 1 kindergartener, and toddler twins). The location is quite convenient and located near some great places (shoutout to Water St. Grill for a great kid-friendly dinner!). It's great that there are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and the full kitchen was well-stocked. The whole place was clean and had extra sheets, towels, etc. We loved that there were plenty of beach towels and toys and chairs. However, the uneven stairs (as mentioned in the listing) need to be noted here as well because you really need to pay attention and be careful when using them. Some stairs were shorter than others and some were shallower, and in particular the bottom step is shallower than the others. I was holding on to the railing and I still slipped and fell on the last step due to the uneven stairs. I wasn't injured but easily could have been. Please be sure to pay special attention when using the stairs..

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Jose L.

Jan 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice house in a good neighborhood with comfy beds. What more can you ask for :)

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Diana D.

Jan 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The place was more spacious than I thought. The location was better than I anticipated. Pleasantly pleased. The stairs as stated in other post a little challenging but with the awareness provided shouldn’t be a problem. The bed a little hard for those in the front bedroom upstairs

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Matt & Jess S.

Aug 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is our second time staying at this location & both times have been absolutely wonderful! This is a great place to stay as a family in Santa Cruz. The house is charming, clean, & equipped with everything we needed. It’s a short drive to downtown Santa Cruz & the Boardwalk. We highly recommend this place!

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Emilie L.

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a spacious, lovely house in a great location in Santa Cruz. The house was clean and comfortable, and the kitchen was well-stocked for cooking. The one thing I'd note is that the linens and pillowcases seemed to be washed with scented detergent, so if you are sensitive to smells and plan to stay here, I would recommend bringing your own pillow. But overall such a wonderful spot!

10

Linda D.

Nov 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy access,large and comfortable with all necessities. Host was great! One of best SC rentalls we have had.

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Antje S.

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The house is amazing! We loved the style; it felt very cozy, homey, and comfortable. We enjoyed sitting in the backyard with your cat's visits and some squirrels. Just a short drive to Trader Joe's or the beach. We would love to come back!

10

Mark L.

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The house was really roomy and clean. It is in a nice quiet neighborhood. Everything in Santa Cruz was just a short drive away and many places are walkable. The best part was Mariannes ice cream was only .2 miles away.

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Renee P.

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We visited with family for a cousins wedding. The house is very clean and well equipped. The stairs (as advertised) leading to the 2 upper bedrooms are a bit tricky for my elderly mother so she and an aunt stayed in the downstairs twin room. Lovely spot in family neighborhood. Would stay again.

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Service

Communication is quick and helpful, and hosts are responsive when issues arise; check-in and check-out are easy. One reviewer felt their concern wasn’t accommodated.

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Jeremy A.

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We recently stayed for a week while visiting family. It’s always hard to find quality extended housing in the area so we were happy to find this rental. Everything was seamless. Fantastic communication with the owners, issues, which can always come up, were addressed immediately. House had a good layout, we were very comfortable. Very appreciative they had the upstairs AC for my young daughter to sleep when it was exceptionally hot. Felt very safe in the neighborhood, a lot of DDash options super close and a WF right by to get all your groceries. We’d absolutely stay here again.

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Deb C.

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is very cute and just as described. Owner was super responsive to a couple of quick questions we had. We really enjoyed our stay.

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Linda D.

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Host easy to communicate with. House had everything you needed. Enjoyed our stay

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Jeffrey M.

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location. Host was helpful when we had issue with tripped fuse.

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Jake P.

Feb 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Thanks for letting us stay at your place Seanna! Good communication, clean, up to date, and close to everything.

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Linda D.

Nov 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy access,large and comfortable with all necessities. Host was great! One of best SC rentalls we have had.

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Jim G.

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This home could use some refurbishing. There were stains on the carpets and holes in the screens, no places to hang your stuff in the bathrooms. Not the most cozy home. The owner wasn’t very accommodating when we complained about the holes in the screens. It was quiet and had a nice back patio for hanging. Ok stay

10

John R.

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice, well maintained unit. Owner communicated well and usefully. No complaints.

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Bill S.

Jul 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great experience. Easy check in and check out. Very well described on the actual listing. We would return

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Mary Ellen A.

Jan 2, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Perfect home with plenty of room for our family.. Owner was very responsive to our needs. Great location ! Thank you for a perfect Christmas with family.

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Location

Convenient, quiet neighborhood close to downtown, shops, and the boardwalk, with many places walkable and others a short drive. Several guests found it a good base for exploring Santa Cruz and nearby areas.

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robert b.

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and comfortable 3 bedroom one and a half bath property. Well maintained. Close to downtown and the beach. The walk to the beach and boardwalk may be a bit far but priced accordingly. Overall nice stay!

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Chrissy C.

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a wonderful stay! The location was close to the boardwalk and walking distance to a neighborhood park. Located in a very quiet neighborhood. Very clean and comfortable, perfect for our family trip. Would definitely recommend! We’d love to come back again!

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Cara B.

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is our third year in a row staying at Seanna's place. We love that we can walk to great shops and restaurants and the house is clean and nice!

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Shannon S.

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a great location to explore Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay area. House was lovely, we very much enjoyed ourselves.

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Cara B.

Mar 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved this place--it had everything we needed, and was clean and well appointed. It was a short walk to downtown and that was also perfect for us! Thanks again

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Emilie L.

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a spacious, lovely house in a great location in Santa Cruz. The house was clean and comfortable, and the kitchen was well-stocked for cooking. The one thing I'd note is that the linens and pillowcases seemed to be washed with scented detergent, so if you are sensitive to smells and plan to stay here, I would recommend bringing your own pillow. But overall such a wonderful spot!

8

Carl B.

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Relatively quiet in a nice neighborhood close to downtown SC.

10

Gabriel G.

Mar 15, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The home was amazing! It was very clean and had everything we needed. The location is perfect, central to many shops and outdoor activities!

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Mark L.

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The house was really roomy and clean. It is in a nice quiet neighborhood. Everything in Santa Cruz was just a short drive away and many places are walkable. The best part was Mariannes ice cream was only .2 miles away.

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Eric T.

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We were doing a construction project in town and this property was amazing. It was close to our job site so we could sleep in a bit in the morning. The BBQ was a nice team building for dinners. Good neighborhood and close to everything Santa Cruz.

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