A garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub are just a few of the amenities provided at Simplicity by the Sea. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathrooms
Popular amenities
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Simplicity by the Sea
Summary: Best in Santa Cruz this incredible mid-century boho Santa Cruz home, featuring eco-conscious design. Bright and open with high ceilings, living room, equipped kitchen and dining room, several decks to lounge and enjoy the sunshine. Bedrooms on lower level to stay cool, relax in the backyard space featuring hot tub, outdoor shower, organic garden. Walk to Westside hot spots: farmers market, coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques. Less than 1 mile from West Cliff, Natural Bridges beach, and biking.
The Space: Incredible boho Santa Cruz home in world-class surf town, featuring an eco-conscious design and walkability to Westside hot spots. Sustainably remodeled, this mid-century home is perfect for a quiet family seeking retreat in Santa Cruz.
The main space is bright and open with high ceilings, living room, kitchen, and dining room, featuring deck with ocean view to lounge and enjoy the sunshine. Fully equipped kitchen space features local California Fireclay tile, induction cooktop, and UV-filtered water dispenser. From basics like pots and pans and utensils to all the extras, you have what you need to prepare gourmet meals at home. And don't miss the Saturday morning Westside Farmers Market right across the street!
With an earth-friendly aesthetic, bedrooms feature natural materials, including avocado mattresses, organic linens, and jute rugs. 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home (plus outdoor hot shower feature to rinse off sand). All bedrooms and 2 bathrooms are downstairs, keeping you cool in the summer months. One bath with full tub and shower, other with single shower. Comfortably sleeps 6 (1 king-sized bed, 1 queen-sized bed, 2 XL-twin-sized beds). Note: Master bedroom only access from interior to backyard space.
Outdoor spaces feature California-native garden, organic herb and vegetable garden, and semi-private backyard space with luxury built-in hot tub.
Walk to everything you need. Take a 10-minute stroll to any of 5+ coffee shops - Verve, 11th Hour, Cat & Cloud, Alta Coffee, or Companion Bakery. Or visit your favorite tasting room - Stockwell Winery, Humble Seas Brewing Company, Venus Spirits & and cocktails. For a bite, swing over to Bantam for wood-fired pizza or West End Tap for California fare. From there, meander over for some shopping at boutiques Cameron Marks, Illuminee, or Eothen Circle. Maybe rent a bike at local bike shops for a ride to West Cliff for sunset or Natural Brides State Beach, both less than a mile away and excellent vantage points for viewing shore birds, migrating whales, and seals and otters playing offshore.
Whether you're here for the surf or just seeking to slow down with your family in the Santa Cruz lifestyle, this is the place to be!
Other Things to Note: Strict Policy Important to Note:
We're ambassadors to conscious living, choosing natural and non-toxic products to keep our family (and planet) safe. Please respect our requests to use the home and cleaning products we've provided to maintain a clean space for our family upon returning to our home.
No parties
No events
No smoking or vaping
No pets
No brought-in household products (ONLY use what is provided, i.e. hand soaps, dish soaps, detergents, cleaning products)
No fireplace use
No smoker / grill
Additional Important Information:
No air conditioning (house stays cool with open windows and cross breeze)
No access to garage
We ask that you continue to be conscious with your water use, despite heavy rains this winter. We are still coming out of a drought.
Cancelation fee: 5% of reservation total with a minimum of $100 fee will be held from all monies received in the event the cancelation falls within our refund and cancelation timeline. This is to cover 3rd party payment fees.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Entertainment
Books
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Strict Policy Important to Note:
This is a private home. The owners have chosen to share it with guests while they travel. Please treat it with t...
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property is also known as
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About the area
Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, is home to this holiday home. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum are also worth visiting. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory
2 min drive - 1.9 km
University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
4 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
31 min drive
Restaurants
Panda Express
14 min walk
Starbucks
17 min walk
Burger King
16 min walk
Cat & Cloud Coffee
12 min walk
Wingstop
16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Simplicity by the Sea pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Simplicity by the Sea?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Simplicity by the Sea?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Simplicity by the Sea located?
Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Swift Street Courtyard and within 3 miles (5 km) of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing and Natural Bridges State Park are also within 15 minutes.
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