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Just steps from the beach - Awesome views! Perfect family beach house!

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La Sirena is a one-of-a-kind historical Victorian/Queen Anne beach house offering all the charm of a romantic inn and the space of a family home. This exclusive ocean retreat features an open kitchen, wood-burning fireplace/stove, HDTV with DVD/Video player, and spectacular white-water Ocean views from its huge roof-top deck just steps away from Santa Maria Beach/Live Oak.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Just steps from the beach - Awesome views! Perfect family beach house!

Stunning beach & ocean views—just steps from the beach! Escape to La Sirena: Your beachy haven in Santa Cruz!

This one-of-a-kind historical Victorian/Queen Anne beach house will beckon you like the siren of the sea that she is, and you won’t want to leave! All the historic charm of a romantic inn and the privacy and space of a well-appointed family home is yours. Whether for a romantic getaway or a family beach vacation, La Sirena offers a private paradise
for unforgettable memories.

La Sirena offers everything you could need for a wonderful vacation:
• Relax on the huge rooftop deck taking in the panoramic views of Monterey Bay and Santa Maria Beach
• Watch seals, dolphins and whales frolic, and pelicans soar, right from the comfort of your chaise lounge
• Prime spot for boogie-boarding, surfing, exploring tide pools, and other fun activities nearby

Luxurious Amenities:
• Renovated, fully-equipped gourmet kitchen, including large refrigerator, dishwasher, convection oven, and gas stove.
• Sunny family room (off dining room/kitchen) with ocean view
• Spacious living room with wood-burning stove
• Two sun-drenched decks with BBQ, ample seating & tables, and breathtaking views; spiral staircase to roof deck
• Three comfortable bedrooms and two bathrooms (sleeps 6-8)
• High-speed Wi-Fi, HD cable TV, HDTV and DVD/VCR, and a variety of family games
• Washer/dryer, beach essentials, and security system
• All linens, towels and large beach towels provided

The master bedroom features a queen-size pillow-top canopy iron bed, a walk-in closet, and a private bathroom with a stall shower. Bedroom #2 features a queen bed and futon with top bunk and sofa below. Bedroom #3 features a queen Sleep Number bed and a standard twin. There is also a sleeper sofa in the family room. The second bathroom with a shower over the tub is situated between bedrooms 2 & 3.

Explore the Area:
• Minutes from Capitola Village, Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk + Wharf, and Harbor
• Walking distance to restaurants, shops, and Sunday farmers' market
• Just minutes by bike or car to famous surf spots, local attractions, Capitola Mall, Cinelux theaters, and grocery stores

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of La Sirena. Book your stay today and let the siren song of the sea enchant you!

Note: Guests are recommended to purchase CFAR (Cancel For Any Reason) insurance. Exterior-only security cameras for guest safety and property protection. Santa Cruz County Vacation Rental Certificate #221197. Contact us with any questions or concerns.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn back the covers of beds that were used.
Clean BBQ if used.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Rental Agreement must be completed, signed, and returned within 7 days of booking along with copy of drivers license

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Check with owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: check with owner
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 Registration Number #221197

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Harbor Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffeetopia - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Just steps from the beach - Awesome views! Perfect family beach house! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Just steps from the beach - Awesome views! Perfect family beach house!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just steps from the beach - Awesome views! Perfect family beach house!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Just steps from the beach - Awesome views! Perfect family beach house! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastside Santa Cruz holiday home is steps from Santa Maria's Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Just steps from the beach - Awesome views! Perfect family beach house! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

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

Amazing Beach views and only steps away from the beach

Thank you for the wonderful home. We loved soft beds and great views. The home was warm and wonderfully close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell Z.

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

Quintessential California beach House!

Four adults and two children under 10 had a blast at this great beach house located steps away from the beach in Santa Cruz area. Very convenient very laid-back and very fun. Flew kites, boggie boarded, grilled out, and had many seal and otter sightings. Sunsets and wine on roof deck. Great stay and owners touched base to be sure all was good!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rented this charming beach cottage for my nephew’s graduation. It was perfect. Hosted 2 dinners at the home and everyone loved the house. The home is bigger than it appears with a large living room and a large family room. Plus it has an incredible roof top deck. The location was also ideal being only a house or two away from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mundi M.

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

Family Easter getaway

We enjoyed the close proximity and access to the beach, but hanging out on the deck was the highlight. It was so peaceful and relaxing. The mermaid counting challenge was a fun little activity for the girls. The Chardonnay was a nice surprise. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadie G.

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

Just what we were looking for

Great location! Cozy house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

This place is perfect! The location is incredible and the roof top deck can’t be beat! It is absolutely stunning and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

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

Great place.

Wonderful historical house! Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Great place to stay

We had a wonderful time. Steps away from a quiet beach with family, it was a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Wonderful Beach House

Our family was visiting for a family wedding. The house perfectly met our needs for space and location. It was clean and well equipped, comfortable and such easy access for beach walks. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

So easy to get in the ocean!

Steps away sums it up! Easy beach access and great rooftop view of the ocean as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian p.

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

Location and deck cannot beat

Great week with the family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Wonderful

We all enjoyed it very much
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne M.

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

relaxing and welcoming

The hosts did a fantastic job of staying in touch and making sure everything went smoothly. The house is charming and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location is great and the views from the deck are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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

Lovely Santa Cruz beach house

Cute little house; nice location near beach. Perfect for the six of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katina C.

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

Dream view!

Our family enjoyed the amazing view from the balcony rooftop. We enjoyed watching the sailboats, surfers, and our family playing on the beach. We enjoyed our stay immensely and will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marge I., Ripon, California

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

Grandkids Summer Vacation with Grandpa & Grandma

Excellent location close to one of the best beaches. We did have to drive to most destinations we wanted to visit, but that was OK. Very helpful and friendly owners aiming to please any of our needs. Thanks for the wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hildy A.

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

Everything was easy and location was perfect.

Well stocked. Well located. Lovely place to relax. Great roof deck with ocean views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Fantastic Location

This was the perfect house for our family to stay in during graduation weekend. Great Farmer's Market on Sunday morning within easy walking distance. Uncrowded beach in front of the house with great waves for surfing or boogie boarding.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dierdre D.

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

A beautiful beach getaway

Such an amazing beach weekend!! We celebrated my sister's 60th birthday in style!! While staying here, we made lots of special memories with family & friends... The property was great & the owners were amazing.. Thank you again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen E.

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

Fabulous place and location

From the street it's an adorable Victorian. Inside, a large lovely home with so many beautiful decorations, especially the wooded mermaids. Then you go up to the top deck and Wow, just Wow! The beautiful beach almost feels like a private club, with only a few tourists and mostly locals. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reagan D., Oregon

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

Great location, historic house

We especially enjoyed the history of the house and whimsical decor. Morning coffee on the rooftop deck was a highlight.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne S.

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

The location was perfect!

Amazing stay, steps from the beach! It was the perfect size and set up for our two families. It was clean, the beds were comfortable, and the upper deck was perfect for morning coffee. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime T.

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

Family & Friends

This place was amazing! It is located near the beach which is a close 30 second walk. The views are unbeatable from the top deck. It was the perfect place for two families with kids ages 5 to 9 years old. There was plenty of room for all! Check in process was super easy and parking in front of the house was perfect for our two vehicles. We highly recommend and will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

PierretteH D.

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

Perfect spot for family gathering to attend a wedding in the Santa Cruz mountains

A lovely beach house. The top deck had gorgeous views of the beach. Strong wifi for those of us who had to attend to work obligations. We only cooked one of the four days, but happily found a very well-equipped kitchen. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

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

Love the Mermaid house!

Such a great location and perfect beach house. We have stayed 3 times and love it. Only feedback is a few larger pots and pans would be handy. Thank you, Julie! :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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