Large 6+BD Downtown House Walk to Beach Boardwalk

Welcome to your dream escape in the heart of historic downtown Santa Cruz. This spacious and stylish two-story dog-friendly home is designed with families and groups in mind, offering the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and coastal charm. Located just a short walk from the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, sandy shores, and the city’s best restaurants, bars, and cafés. The space The house has 7 bedrooms (6 queen sized mattresses, 1 twin), 3 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, a dining area downstairs and a cozy living room upstairs with a large TV. The downstairs front room leading to the foyer offers access to upstairs via a door that can be left open during the day. For privacy, if someone is sleeping in the front room, the door can be locked, and guests staying upstairs can still enter the lower part of the house via the side door entrance. Please note that there is no dishwasher in this home. Recycling Guidelines: Santa Cruz enforces strict recycling rules. The blue bin is for recyclables only—detailed instructions are posted on it. Pizza boxes and any food-contaminated items must go in the trash, as contamination can lead to fines. Please do not bag recyclables - just put them directly in the dedicated bin. The city will not collect recyclable items if they are bagged. You are on vacation! We do NOT expect you to handle laundry, make the beds, or perform any major cleaning tasks. Our professional housekeeping team is here to ensure everything is in perfect order for your stay. Neighborhood & Noise: Our home is situated in a quiet, residential neighborhood with families and students as neighbors. Gatherings with the registered guests on your reservation are welcome, but loud parties and amplified music are not acceptable. Quiet time begins at 10 PM; if the group is noisy, you must come indoors. Neighbor complaints put our ability to host at risk and may result in immediate eviction. No candles, please! This is for your safety and that of the property. Guest access The driveway fits two cars. We will loan you two red street parking permits, which allow you to park in permitted street parking areas downtown as well as at parking meters marked with a red “P.” These permits are extremely valuable and must be returned at check-out. If a permit is lost or taken out of town, there will be a $100 replacement fee. A portable crib is available upon request. Important Access Information – Please Read Carefully! The downstairs front room leads to the foyer and provides access to the upstairs. During the day, the door can remain open for easy movement between floors. At night, if a guest is sleeping in the front room, the door can be locked for privacy. Guests staying upstairs can use the side door to access the downstairs living room and kitchen when the front room is closed off. Let us know if you have any questions—we’re happy to help! 😊 Other things to note The kitchen is stocked with basic spices, oils, salt, pepper, etc. Plenty of extra towels, blankets, and pillows are provided for your comfort. Cuisinart coffee maker with Peet’s coffee or other premium coffee options. Assortment of black and herbal teas available. A propane BBQ is available for use. If you’d like to use it, please let us know in advance so we can ensure the propane tank is full. We allow well-behaved dogs with an additional $100 pet fee. Before booking, you must inform us if you are bringing a pet. By making a reservation, you agree to: paying the pet fee, cleaning up after your pet (defecation & pet dander), ensuring your pet is well-bathed to avoid lingering odors Excessive pet-related cleaning may result in additional fees. If a pet is brought without prior notice, and we find evidence of it, we will request the pet fee through the Airbnb Resolution Center. Thank you for understanding and helping us maintain a clean and welcoming space! 😊