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WOW! Gated 5-Suite Coastal Retreat @ Main Beach

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Cruz

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, free WiFi and a fireplace. .Home features 5 bathrooms, a balcony and a Smart TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and a desk are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Westside Santa Cruz holiday home include Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads.
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What's nearby

  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brews At The Beach - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

WOW! Gated 5-Suite Coastal Retreat @ Main Beach

Welcome to our spectacular, newly-built gated escape in across from the best beach in stunning Santa Cruz! It’s like having a mini-hotel all to yourself, with 5 private suites- each with king beds, full kitchen, bath, convertible sofa- all across from Cowells Beach, Main Beach & Wharf. Enjoy private retreats & a 500sqft patio w/ Fire Table and BBQ. Even an outdoor shower to get the sand out of your toes. SC TOT Lic#002455.
Perfectly situated just steps away from the sandy beach, Surf City Villas is the ultimate seaside retreat for families, groups of friends, or couples looking for a romantic getaway. As you step inside, you`ll be greeted by an elegantly designed living area, tastefully decorated with modern furnishings and coastal accents. The mahogany doors and high ceilings creating an airy and inviting atmosphere. The fully equipped kitchens in each suite feature stainless steel appliances, stone countertops, and ample cabinet space make cooking a breeze. Gather in the outdoor fire table to share laughter and delicious meals with your loved ones.
Celebrate the breezy Santa Cruz evenings on a sprawling 500sqft patio, complete with a comfortable seating arrangement, a BBQ grill, and a fire table dining area - all perfect for hosting cookouts or simply lounging in the sun. Positioned ideally in Santa Cruz, an array of activities is at your doorstep. Stroll along the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, explore the picturesque West Cliff Drive or catch some waves at renowned surf spots. Savor local seafood delicacies, shop at charming boutiques, and embark on an exciting whale-watching adventure. After a day of excitement, unwind by roasting marshmallows around the fire table, and bask in the calming sounds of the nearby waves. For your comfort, each suite is outfitted with a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and an e-fireplace with chroma therapy settings. Private gated parking. The property is located within walking distance to the beach, markets, restaurants, and various activities; there`s hardly any need for a car once you`ve arrived. Allow us to present an unforgettable Santa Cruz experience by booking a stay in our coastal sanctuary. Our attentive team is available throughout your stay to offer guidance and assistance. Please review all local regulations in the contract we provide prior to your visit and feel free to reach out to us with any questions.
City ordinance requires quiet hours in exterior spaces after 10pm. No parties or loud gatherings. No music or noise on exterior decks after 10pm please. Minimum Age to Rent is 25 years. Maximum number of guests is 12 persons. Owner will send separate contract for guest`s signature.

In addition to the cancellation policy- All Payments are Refundable less the direct costs charged for the cancellation by the credit card processing company of up to 4%.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

City ordinance requires quiet hours in exterior spaces after 10pm. No parties or loud gatherings.

Pets

  • No pets 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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to WOW! Gated 5-Suite Coastal Retreat @ Main Beach?

Yep, WOW! Gated 5-Suite Coastal Retreat @ Main Beach is a short 2-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding, kayaking and sailing. You can also find motor boats.

Does WOW! Gated 5-Suite Coastal Retreat @ Main Beach have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is WOW! Gated 5-Suite Coastal Retreat @ Main Beach family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and travel cots, it's no surprise that WOW! Gated 5-Suite Coastal Retreat @ Main Beach is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at WOW! Gated 5-Suite Coastal Retreat @ Main Beach?

No, WOW! Gated 5-Suite Coastal Retreat @ Main Beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at WOW! Gated 5-Suite Coastal Retreat @ Main Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at WOW! Gated 5-Suite Coastal Retreat @ Main Beach?

No, pets are not allowed.

WOW! Gated 5-Suite Coastal Retreat @ Main Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our family of 12. The host was responsive, meant us at check in and was accommodating. Super close to the boardwalk and several food places. Secure parking was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the stay. Was nice having a gated facility all to our selves.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay here! The property managers were so wonderful to work with. I used this space for my bridal party to get ready before our wedding and it was clean, easy to get into, and had good space for us to use! Also walking distance to everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kudos to Derek, owner and Alex of the Santa Cruz Villa management team for their warm hospitality and patience! We greatly appreciate the team’s quick response to our requests for assistance. We hosted a family reunion for our very large family for 7 days. From the two fully equipped kitchens, comfortable bedrooms and baths, secure parking to the awesome rooftop kitchen and patio with a great view, the Villa was perfect for our family. It’s also a perfect location to Cowell’s Beach, Santa Cruz pier and boardwalk. The Santa Cruz Villa deserves a 10 rating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Trip

Wonderful stay, lovely property, great location, hope to return
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was exceptional! Location was outstanding, rooms are clean , cozy, well furnished, lots of space to gather as a family. We definitely will stay here again in the future. Thank you for the amazing communication with the host .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All five of my kids competed in the Santa Cruz 70.3 Iron Man competition. These accommodations were absolutely perfect. The host was amazing and they have an incredible property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super fun, ran every day, scootered, boardwalk
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay

This is by far our favorite place to stay. Vicinity to beach, boardwalk and downtown makes it an ideal location. The rooms are clean, well done and comfortable. Perfect space for our family of 9!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Great location, so close to the wharf and beach. Very cute rooms with everything you need. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing 🙌🙌🙌

This property is amazing!!! Great location!!! Fully stocked rooms with plenty of room for Families to enjoy. Having the kitchens in all the rooms made the stay really nice for breakfast. Much nicer than a hotel👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVED everything about this property! Clean, super comfortable beds and bedding, walkable to so many different locations, owner was amazingly communicative. My family all thoroughly enjoyed their stay. Would highly recommend it! Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time

The villas were perfect for my family during our visit in SC. We enjoyed the closeness to the beach, the efficient kitchens and the gathering space for a BBQ
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Santa Cruz at the Boardwalk

This property was the perfect location for my sons wedding. The privacy that the 5 individual rooms offered was really nice each room was comfortable and well appointed.The proximity to the Boardwalk and the pier couldn't have been better. If you're planning a trip to Sant Cruz I would highly recommend staying at this location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing proerty

Great location, friendly owner and property manager! Couldn’t have asked for a better spot for my family to stay for my wedding weekend. They loved being all at the same place and it made it easy for me to visit them.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Making Memories

Beautiful property. Convenient location walking distance to everything. I will rent this again 100% Alex, Sarah and Derek were amazing to work will. I recommend this rental 100% 10/10!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

This place is perfect for 3-4 couples. Everything you could need is provided. Super clean, nicely decorated and perfect location. Outdoor patio area is a great place to hang out and have cocktails with friends! Owner/manager are super easy to work with and have a great property. We will stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Auxiliary space for large family reunion

We needed some extra rooms for our reunion, but only for a limited number of nights. The owners were great about accommodating this addition to our booking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow! What a location!

Very comfortable, nice and roomy for all six of us. Owner was easy to contact and solved problems quickly and thoroughly. And we were just steps away from the beach and boardwalk. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Multi-Family Spot

Was in town for daughters wedding, needed a place to accommodate various families and members and this was perfect! All units were well appointed, clean, gave everyone their own space but still close to each other. Location was great too, with walking distance to beach and boardwalk. Derrick and management company was very attentive and communicated well. Looking forward to staying there again as a home base to explore the area further with space to relax after!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oasis

This is the best vrbo ive ever rented! Location is so close to the ocean you can hear waves crashing. The amount of detail put into each villa was amazing! Pictures dont do it justice.. if youre looking for a great vacation spot, dont hesitate! You wont be disappointed. Laslty the manager and owners are so quick to respond to any questions you have that you are never left hanging. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great accommodations and great location

We were very impressed by the property, its location, and amenities. The check-in process was well documented and easy. The host communicated the right information at the right time. The location had private parking. The rooms are clean and comfortable. We really liked having our own 'suite' for each couple and a nice outdoor space to gather. Just steps from the Santa Cruz pier and the Beach Boardwalk and a short walk to downtown we didn't have to drive the entire weekend. The check-out process was also easy and reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, Location, Location!!

All rooms are so very well appointed! Beds are comfortable! Bathrooms cute and clean, shower beautiful! Great kitchen space. Outdoor patio is such a fun hang out spot! Extra shower outside helps wash off the sand. The beach and wharf just flip flops away! The owners are responsive and the care for the property shows! Love the gate and door security! Everyone was thrilled to be there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion in Santa Cruz

These four units are ideal for adults travelling together, with our without little one(s). King Suites with kitchenettes and small bathrooms. The kitchenettes are poorly equipped, the TV set-up was difficult to operate, and the foldout couches are actually folddown, like a futon, which would make it difficult to put three kids to sleep on it as it makes two distinct sleeping areas. These were minor issues, really. We rented the larger property next door and we had a great time with four generations. Host is wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Do Not Hesitate to Book

I cannot say enough good things about this property. We were a group of 6 adults. We all enjoyed the convenience of the property location, privacy, parking, and security, The rooms were clean, comfortable and just like pics shown online . We all gushed how relaxing it was at the end of day to take a hot shower and relax in our rooms. Due to poor weather conditions, we were not able to enjoy the outdoor area. However, we unanimously agreed we have to come back again soon to enjoy it. The check in process was easy. The property manager sent short vids to assist in getting onto property. I am always anxious about new places and these vids put me at complete ease. Thank you for providing a SC haven for my family!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023