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Interior
Outdoor dining
On the beach
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Captian's Quarters

VR PERMIT # 211306

The Captains Quarters boasts one of the most spectacular oceanfront views in all of Santa Cruz! This is beachfront living at its best, with wrap around decks facing the Pacific - and dramatic Monterey Bay views from nearly every room in the house.

Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and snugly situated overlooking one of Santa Cruz's best beaches, Twin Lakes Beach, this home is ideally situated to take in the unobstructed 260 degree ocean views from nearly every room. The Captain's Quarters is sure to be your oceanfront vacation destination!

This single family one story home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, and has one full kitchen and an updated kitchenette for two or more families to enjoy. You will overlook the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary. Generously spacious - with 160 feet of ocean frontage and enough parking for 3 cars, the Captain's Quarters can easily accommodate 3 generations in comfort. Direct beach access is via stairway just a few steps from the deck.

The Captain's Quarters is an excellent central location in Santa Cruz; located midway between the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Capitola, and just a short walk to the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. Buy your fresh fish locally from the Stagnero's boat on the Wharf, and enjoy preparing a meal in either fully equipped kitchen, or just relax and stop in at one the many restaurants and nearby nightlife that abound. Later, roast marsh mellows and stoke bonfires in the fire rings provided on the beach.

You will enjoy breathtaking sunrises from the master suite. At night, the lights of Monterey, Moss Landing and Pacific Grove glitter across the Bay. The Captain's Quarters provides the perfect opportunity to reconnect with your loved ones, or for that long awaited getaway - feel the stress melt away as you breathe in the ocean air, listen to sounds of the Bay and appreciate what Mother Nature intended.

Property manager

Beachnest Property Management & Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2300 sq ft (214 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Up to 2 pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Captian's Quarters Santa Cruz
Beachfront Captain's Quarters!
Captian's Quarters Private vacation home
Captian's Quarters Private vacation home Santa Cruz
26949880-815d-40c6-af1d-5c79e7d1766c

About the neighborhood

Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 8 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 2 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive
  • Seabright Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stagnaro Bros - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Captian's Quarters pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Captian's Quarters?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Captian's Quarters?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Captian's Quarters located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this vacation home is steps from Lincoln Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Twin Lakes State Beach and Sunny Cove Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Captian's Quarters Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 35 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location
What an amazing location ! The house was set up perfectly for us. The rental agency is very attentive with any questions too. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joanne and Frank C.

Disappointed
The only complaint I have is the the bedroom I stayed in had huge stains in the badly worn carpet. The shower was rust and crud on bottom of door. I didn’t d not feel comfortable taking a shower. Given the price of the property I was disappointed in the condition of my room. The location is great, but I would not stay here again unless I knew that bedroom was cleaned up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend!
Great house! Great location! We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

johnette p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for wedding family
We had a wedding in Santa Cruz- wanted somewhere that we could come back relax etc before the next event and it was great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebrating Life Achievements
Spent two days celebrating the kids graduation from high school and becoming adults (18th birthday). Great location and amazing views. Enjoyed walking the beach with the dogs and taking in the local scene.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this property. Glad we came before tourist season started. So busy. 3rd shower didn’t work.
Despite 3rd shower not working, loved it. Could use more bathroom linens. More hand towels. No screens on doors; maybe other properties don’t have them either? These are little things. Would love to visit again!!!! Family get together- damn kids all moved to west coast ( we from Michigan). Where was the washer/dryer? Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!!
I wanted to stay all week or forever!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing, Beautiful, Never want to leave
This property is amazing, I can't wait to go back. The views are absolutely breathtaking. The house was perfect for our small family. We spent the entire time on the deck enjoying the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property right in the beach
Great location and amenities. Although some of the property is outdated. It is clean and very well supplied. Beds were comfortable, bedding was clean. Only negative was the shower in the master bath has very low water pressure and the drain has some sharp sections that could cut someone. Other than that this was a fantastic vacation rental that I would refer to anyone and would stay at again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emily A., Granite Bay

Wonderful
Great place to relax and enjoy the sounds of the ocean! Our family had a wonderful time here and made some great memories
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Samantha T., Sacramento, California

A view you can’t beat and a wonderful place to gather with family and friends!
With two bedrooms overlooking the beach and a full wrap around deck facing the ocean, this is a location that really can’t be beat. We love coming here with our family and friends to relax, cook and watch the dogs and children play on the beach below. Planning to make it a yearly tradition!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Frankie S.

Beautiful home Perfect view!
I have many criticisms of this home. The house itself is beautiful, and I would definitely return. It was not clean when we arrived so I had to clean it before my guest arrived. Carpets filthy in need of cleaning.Bathroom shower moldy and drain cover loose and could cut your foot if your not careful. Glassed in kitchen needed to be washed before using...The property managers were nice and responded quickly. But more attention needs to be taken to this lovely house before it gets worse. Ongoing maintaince is necessary in such a wonderful spot. Thank you and I would return and hopefully all will be taken care of
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Heidi M.

The reason why you would stay here would be to stay on the beach and have a view.
We were thrilled with the location and view, it really was wonderful. It's great to be able to walk to the Crows Nest. We were disappointed with the actual house itself as it hasn't been maintained very well in the inside and the picture of the outside from the beach makes it look quite nice. The master bedroom and guest room on the somewhat updated side were quite nice. The third interior room was very old and outdated. The carpet in that room was old and dirty and didn't smell clean. The only shower that worked with any volume was near the master. The other two showers barely had any flow and were useless for showering. The kitchen doesn't seem to have ever been updated. This house could be incredible with a few upgrades and touches. I think we had hoped for a little less of a beater at the price we paid for the holiday weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

William B.

Wonderful property with great views. Some deferred maintenance issues as noted in previous reviews.
I highly recommend the property but encourage owner to address deferred maintenance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Robert B.

What a disappointment
For the money paid to stay here for a week, we were extremely disappointed. The master bedroom Capet is dirty and soiled. The master bedroom shower has a metallic shower caddy which is metallic and rusty. A drawer in the master bedroom has a knob missing. The shade in the the master bedroom does not have a drawstring. Deck windows dirty with bird poop and cobwebs almost in every corner. Master bedroom bedstead light did not work. Blender in main kitchen did not work. Hand held can opener did not work. Washing machine did not work...would not rinse or spin.Shredded BBQ cover. Toilet paper as thin as tissue paper! Rotting deck boards next to BBQ. Poor track lighting. Lack of TV in one bedroom. Lack of window shades although hardware is attached in kitchen dining area. Sliding bath doors do not lock for privacy. Unable to locate iron. Numerous calls to property manager remained unanswered. Non functioning fireplace. I understand this is a beach house, for rental purposes, however the owners need to address these issues. One good thing, beautiful view, but I can get that here in Southern California with just a hours drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

Great House with a one of a kind view
Had an outstanding Easter weekend with friends and family. The house was spacious and allowed everyone to spread and enjoy their time. The weather was perfect. But what makes the house great is the sound of the ocean breaking below and the amazing view. I look forward to a return trip to Captain’s Quarters. Cheers!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

jess B.

Beautiful View, good beach access
Beautiful view, convenient beach access. Spacious home. "Welcome Binder" Instructions left for renters is a long list of "Don't do or else", which redsults in kind of a put off for feeling welcome. House wiring is suspect (up to code?) Binder instructions even warn not to use microwave and oven at same time because it'll trip a circuit breakert! Also we discovered one can't use a hair dryer & curling iron at same time in bathroom as non-GFI outlet trips a circuit breaker...literature describes where to find two circuit breaker panels. Searching around finally found a 3rd panel hidden in a closet and able to reset circuit breaker. elect panel in a "closet" in garage has junk piled in front of it making it difficult to access. Circuit breakers are not labelled so you have to try them all until you hit the right one. Limited amount of bath,and hand towels in bathrooms. No towels in kitchens at all. It wasn't until we prepared to leave and per instructions, took used towels to put in the washing machine that we discovered the clothes dryer jam packed with towels, apparently left in the dryer by previous renters. Oven door in main kitchen does not close completely making it difficult to properly bake. There is no working can opener to be found in either kitchen. There are TV's but no DVRs for playing music or movie CD's. The only fireplace is empty, painted over and has gas pipe capped off. A gas log fireplace ensemble would have been nice for in the evenings. One bed was made with only one bedsheet. Minor things, but in sum total they detract from what otherwise could've been a perfect stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Gary S.

Moms 90th birthday trip to the sea
The house is in a perfect location. Hear and see and smell the ocean. The cleaning of the house prior to our arrival was not done, beds not made for us, sand on kitchen floor. House itself was fine, just not prepared properly before our arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., Carlsbad, CA

Cannot beat the view!
We had such a nice time. The view is spectacular!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

Julie C.

The view is beautiful
Thanks for letting us stay at your unit. It looks like the owners put a lot of work into the deck and the sliding doors. For this type of rental though I was surprised to see exposed wiring underneath the stove to the right in the small kitchen, garbage bags not provided, need more pillows, blinds broken in the back bedrooms, garbage disposal broken in small kitchen, and the shower head in the master bedroom is very old. For these type of prices a new shower head doesn't cost very much. Thank you again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017