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Blue Evo

Holiday home with a hot tub, near Capitola Beach

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Escape to Blue Evo, a pet-friendly haven nestled in the heart of Santa Cruz. This charming retreat is within walking distance to serene beaches and offers a private oasis with hot tub, outdoor dining table for 6 and an outdoor shower with hot water.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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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.

Blue Evo

Summary:

Surf the best beaches in Santa Cruz. Enclosed backyard with hot tub. Fireplace. Pet Friendly.



The Space:

VR PERMIT # 201074



Welcome to Blue Evo!



Added to our portfolio in April 2022, Blue Evo is a charming pet-friendly Santa Cruz vacation rental home easily walking distance to Corcoran Lagoon Beach, and dog-friendly 26th  Avenue Beach, minutes from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Yacht Harbor, and wonderful local restaurants, shopping and coffee houses in the neighborhood.



Stylish and thoughtfully remodeled, Blue Evo is a two+ bedroom, one bathroom, single-level home that sleeps four to six persons comfortably.  The sunny backyard is completely enclosed with a hot tub, outdoor shower with hot water, and also features a detached casita to serve as a quiet office for work meetings, or as an additional sleeping area.  The new kitchen is fully equipped for preparing your family's dinner, and the dining area can accommodate a dinner party for up to 6 people



Centrally located in mixed-use area in mid-town, the Blue Evo is just a 5 minute car ride, or 15 minute walk to Santa Cruz's best surf spots in Pleasure Point, Blue Evo offers everything you need for your home away from home, vacation or extended stay, complete with new kitchen appliances, high quality cookware, gas fireplace, two flat screen smart TVs  high-speed wireless Internet, private fenced backyard with hot tub and patio with table and chairs, BBQ and chase lounges for entertaining and/or relaxing.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free 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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 860 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

🚨 Top 5 Non-Negotiables 🚨 (Please read before proceeding with your booking) 1. No Parties or Events — Ever Any party, gathering, or event will re...

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pets considered on a case by case basis.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Eastside 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 Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunrise at Walton Lighthouse
    Santa Cruz Harbor
    4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Located at the northern end of Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz Harbor ... Walton Lighthouse... love exploring lighthouse!!
    Seabright Beach
    4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pleasure Point Park
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tacos Moreno
    3 min drive
  • People's Coffee
    14 min walk
  • Ramen Kaito
    3 min drive
  • Cat & Cloud Coffee
    14 min walk
  • Coffeetopia
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Evo pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Evo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Evo?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Evo located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Santa Maria's Beach and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Blue Evo Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to stay

The house was cute, clean, and the hot tub was a big bonus. Check-in and check-out was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Enjoyed quiet, clean, and backyard privacy. It’s very short drive to beaches and Capitola. Enjoyed farmers market too on the weekend. Lovely place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susete M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great little getaway spot!

Nice clean house with spacious yard & great kitchen area! Heated floors were a nice touch! Everything you really need plus close to the beach! Would recommend this stay! There was an event space across the street with loud music, slightly annoying, but they finished up at a reasonable hour. Overall a pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful little spot

Very clean and new furniture/ appliances. There was an issue with the hot tub and they sent someone out same day to fix it. Owners very responsive and great. I’d definitely stay here again. And there are many beaches (including dog friendly) within a 10 min drive
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach mornings

There was a lovely fake grass square and in the morning after I was done letting the dog use the bathroom, I'd do yoga on the turf. After my morning walks (with my dog)generally took me to twin lakes Beach and we really loved the cool climes. Many great coffee destinations within walking distance as well. Centrally located but with an adequate kitchen so you COULD make something if you wanted.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely for dogs and furparents

Extremely clean and well put together for pet families. Backyard perfect size to play catch and fence high enough for safety and privacy. No HVAC - we relied on fireplace and space heater for heat, which quickly kept us cozy during the storm. Our only complaint was the neighborhood- quiet but parking and driving is difficult. Be careful of speeders when backing out of driveway. Can’t see street from high bushes and cars blocking view.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

carolyn h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing property. Very clean. Had everything we needed. We were in town for wedding. Wished we had more time to thoroughly enjoy everything the property had to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time visiting this property. It was clean, well maintained, and had a great backyard. Communication with the management company was seamless. Will definitely keep it in mind for return trips to Santa Cruz.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

We enjoyed our stay at the Blue Evo. It was a great location and home was super cute and clean. Kids loved the heated floors, adults loved the hot tub. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

April L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Pet Friendly

It was an easy walk to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T., Berkeley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place and location

Place was great for our family (self, wife, son, and dog). Location was good: close to beaches; situated between Twin Lakes area and 41st Ave restaurants and shops. Quiet street with not much traffic. Hot tub was terrific and easy to use. Backyard was a nice, private place to relax. Kitchen and bathroom both updated and modern (a few condiments in the kitchen would have been helpful, but with grocery stores nearby it was easy to get what we needed). Would definitely recommend for a family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet gem near the beach!

We absolutely loved our stay at Blue Evo! House was perfect for our family getaway to Santa Cruz. The beds were super comfortable and the house was really quiet, bedrooms were spacious enough to fit our pack and play for our baby. The kitchen was fully stocked for cooking and we loved relaxing on the couch in the evenings - house has YouTube TV. I had to do some work during our stay and the internet is super fast in the house and in the casita in the back, which also has a nice desk and futon couch. Backyard is great for sunbathing and hot tub was a bonus. Less than 15 minute walk to the beach— loved watching the surfers at pleasure point. Driveway fits 2 cars. Easy check in process. We will definitely be returning - can’t wait to come back for our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Justin K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beware of Fleas

The property seemed clean and great for the days we were there. Upon arriving home, a few family members noticed a few bites on their bodies. Thinking it was bedbugs, we had our home inspected, but didn't find anything. So, we contacted the property. We were told, because it is pet friendly, there is a chance of it having fleas. They were very matter of fact about it and didn't seem to have empathy on how it affected us. It's unfortunate, as everything else about the place was nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Karen L.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Underwhelmed

Remodel was done nicely but no landscape. Dry weeds for lawn. Sitting outside was not enjoyable. Spa guy showed up unannounced an hour after checkin time. Spa was still dirty when he left. Lots of ants everywhere, inside and outside. The kitchen faucet had a leak that got worse by the second day. The short walk noted in the ad was actually a 20min walk to the beach across and down a main busy road. Just not the rental I envisioned at the high price point for this weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Silas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice vacation getaway

The house is located in a quiet and friendly neighborhood, which offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The house itself is clean and well-maintained, with all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. Despite being a smaller home, it was more than sufficient for our family of three. The layout is functional and cozy, with plenty of natural light and a homey atmosphere. Although we experienced a slight hiccup during check-in due to a lock replacement, the communication with the managing company was smooth and easy. They were responsive to our needs and made sure that we were taken care of throughout the process. One of the highlights of our stay was spending time in the backyard. The yard is beautifully landscaped and offers a private and serene space to relax and unwind. The jacuzzi was a real treat and provided hours of fun and relaxation for our family. Overall, we had a wonderful experience staying in this house and would definitely recommend it to others. The combination of a peaceful location, clean and comfortable living space, and beautiful backyard make it a perfect choice for anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

The house was perfect for our family’s little weekend getaway. We loved everything about our stay from location to amenities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayte G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024