West Cliff Getaway
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Overview
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
10 guests
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House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Bathrooms
2 Full baths
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Cynthia B.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
We were a group of old friends spanning 40+ years ...
We were a group of old friends spanning 40+ years who decided to meet up for a few days in Santa Cruz. We used the west cliff getaway as a meeting point and a few of us spent the night there. The house was clean, well appointed and comfortable. Our only complaint was that it didn’t sleep 10 people; only four of us could sleep comfortably which included sleeping on a sofa.
Written 21 July 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
William K.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
Great location, a run-down house. I think a great ...
Great location, a run-down house. I think a great vacation rental doesn't have a lot of the owner's stuff. That is not the case here. The kitchen has way too much stuff. Who needs twenty of the same plates? The furniture is dated and not so comfy. An organ in the living room takes up way too much room and the room can be used in a much better way. TVs that are from the 1990s (really video tape players). There are plastic chairs in the backyard that are so dated. The AC is in the closet and so loud.
The ocean is close by, so you can escape the house, I guess. We left a day early.
Written 19 June 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
kylie j.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
I will never stay here again and I’ve prompted my ...
I will never stay here again and I’ve prompted my family never to stay there either. Bugs biting us and couldn’t stay in the house. I highly recommend you take this property off the listing. The rental company is terrible and does not communicate well or care about the safety of their guests.
Written 7 June 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Reese O.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
Great house, would stay again
Great house, would stay again
Written 28 December 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
Perfect Location
This house was perfect for two families with kids - the parents had their own rooms and the 4 kids stayed in the bunk room. The house was perfectly located for us to ride our bikes to the beach. Natural Bridges State Beach was the closest and a great beach to hang out on and great for body boarding - but definitely had the roughest waves. There are other beaches in the opposite direction that aren't too far by bike as well, that are much calmer - these beaches allow dogs as well. We even rode our bikes to the pier which ended up being a 6 mile round trip ride. The kids had a blast seeing the sea lions at the end of the pier. The location was perfect for us to do a morning bike ride/beach excursion for a couple of hours, come back to the house for lunch, let the kids decompress for a couple of hours, go back out for a sunset beach excursion and come back for dinner.
Overall a great location away from the crowds. As far as the house goes, as already noted the house was great for two families. The kids basically stayed in their bedroom when at the house - between their own screens and the TV with VCR in the bedroom. The main living room was nice for decompressing at night and there is a small room off the kitchen that another group could hang out in. The outside was a great hang out with the fire pit in the evenings. The only recommendations I would make is in the kid's room, the mattress on the bottom bunk was extremely worn to the point where you could feel the springs and very uncomfortable for the kids sleeping on it. If you don't want to get a new mattress I would suggest getting a foam mattress cover. The other recommendation I have is to get a couple of cheap fans to put in the bedrooms and keep in the closet. While Santa Cruz is normally very cool, we were there during one of the hottest weekends and it was very hot in the bedrooms at night. Keeping cheap fans in the closet for use when needed would be great.
All in all, a great vacation and we would definitely go back!
Visited September 2020
Written 29 September 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
A cozy house steps from the ocean
I had a good feeling about this house before our booking was even confirmed by the owner. She messaged me on VRBO to check that I was aware that the weekend was forecast to be rainy, and didn’t want us to be disappointed. I really appreciated that. We were indeed aware and were ready for a possibly rainy weekend getaway (luckily it only really rained the first day and for a bit on the last day). And it was great how she checked in with us via message to make sure we were doing ok in the house, even offering a later check out time if needed.
The house was super clean and well-maintained. Even the outdoor furniture was clean!
Loved the little Santa Cruz decor throughout. As well as the very many board games, books available.
The house is just steps away from a magnificent ocean view and my family enjoyed many walks (even in the chilly wind). On the first clear sunny evening, many cars illegally parked along the side of the road to watch the stunning sunset and my son remarked that all we had to do was step out of the vacation house to see this sight.
My 8-year-old’s thoughts: The house was cozy and warm and close to the ocean.
My 6-year-old’s thoughts: I loved the double-decker bed and I could see the ocean from the driveway!
Highly recommended!
Visited December 2019
Written 27 December 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
Perfect location and very clean
Everything was clean and check in process was seamless and simple. For us, three doors down from front row on west cliff is hard to beat. Lots of room. Great rental. We will rent again.
Visited November 2019
Written 14 November 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
Can't wait for a return visit!
The West Cliff Getaway home was very nice. I stayed there for five nights and would love to stay there again. The owner and manager were stellar to work with. The house's location just steps from the cliff walk was amazing. I really enjoyed being able to take a few steps and watch beautiful sunsets every night. The house had everything you could possibly want, and it is in walking distance to some nice shops and brewery/restaurants on Swift Street. Spending evenings around the backyard firepit was especially nice. You can't go wrong here!
Visited September 2019
Written 6 October 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
Beautiful Santa Cruz location
First, don't hesitate to book this place - it is amazing! You won't find a better rental in Santa Cruz, and if you happen to be there for Ironman Santa Cruz 70.3, it is a perfect location for spectating! Second, the owner(s) are amazingly gracious, kind, responsive and friendly. Third, but not least, the house is SO comfortable - like truly being at home away from home. There are plenty of provisions (from spices in the kitchen to extra soap and shampoo in the bathrooms and extra towels everywhere!) Our boys loved the variety of games in the living room (Twister was a fun diversion). The beds are comfortable and there are extra bedding items should you need them. There are lovely throw blankets near every seating area also.
You can tell this house is lovingly prepared for guests each and every time and it really is one of the best houses we have found on VRBO/HomeAway (and we've been a lot of places!) The proximity to everything fun in Santa Cruz was great. There are so many entertaining things to do nearby, but the backyard is beautiful, and maintained so well, that you probably won't want to leave anyway. :)
Special thanks to Kathleen - our family had a wonderful time and we look forward to hopefully coming back next year!
Visited September 2019
Written 10 September 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Stayz.com.au
Cute Little Getaway House
This house was perfect for a getaway with extended family, 6 adults, 2 teenagers and 1 4 year old. The house was clean and roomy. The location was perfect, by the cliffs in Santa Cruz. Kimberly and Kathleen were great hosts and very responsive to inquiries via text. We had a great stay.
Visited July 2019
Written 28 July 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
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What this rental offers
Location info
- Kid friendly
Things to do
- Fishing spots available
Entertainment
- Television
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- Washer
- Dryer
- Towels provided
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
Indoor amenities
- Internet access
Outdoor amenities
- Balcony
- Garage
- Terrace
- Patio
Kitchen and dining
- Cooker
- Grill
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
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Map
Getting there
San José Mineta International Airport
47.2 km
Monterey Peninsula Airport
44.2 km
Restaurants
West End Tap & Kitchen
12 min
Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery
12 min
Humble Sea Brewing Co.
13 min
Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta
14 min
Attractions
West Cliff Drive
11 min • Scenic Drives
Natural Bridges State Beach
8 min • Beaches
Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve
8 min • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Stockwell Cellars
13 min • Wine Bars
Activities nearby
Fishing spots available
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 3 pm • Check out by 11 am
Cancellation policy
About this property
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Frequently Asked Questions about West Cliff Getaway
- West Cliff Getaway is able to accommodate up to 10 guests. See all property details.
- West Cliff Getaway has 2 bathrooms available. See all property details.
- West Cliff Getaway has 3 bedrooms available. See all property details.
- Stays at West Cliff Getaway must last at least one night. See all property details.