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5-Star(fish) Seabright Beach House-Steps 2 Beach/Boardwalk! in Santa Cruz

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5-Star(fish) Seabright Beach House

Website: 5starfish

Highly sought after Seabright location with panoramic 180 degree views of the Ocean, Boardwalk, San Lorenzo River and Downtown Santa Cruz. Literally steps to the sand (Seabright Beach has been voted “the best in Santa Cruz” year after year), the famous Beach Boardwalk, Ken Wormhoudt Skateboard Park and river pike paths. A short walk will take you to the Yacht Harbor, Municipal Wharf and Walton Lighthouse. There are many great restaurants in the neighborhood.  

This contemporary luxury vacation home is newly remodeled with a lot of style, top-notch amenities, and unique artistic details. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and sleeps up to 9 people. A huge glass accordion door in the living area allows you to completely open up the front of the house facing the water, bringing the outside in. Step out onto a slate patio with a custom fountain. The kitchen may just inspire you to cook even though you’re on vacation.

Enjoy beautiful afternoons on the 1000 square foot ocean view deck watching the sunset, with a drink in hand of course. This home comes complete with luxury linens, plush towels and comfy furnishings. 

 

 

 

 

house rental amenities

 

DECK:

You find amazing views and lots of sunshine on the 1000 SF deck. 

·      Large table and Chairs (Seats 8)

·      Small Bistro Table (Seats 2)

·      Large Shade Umbrellas

·      Lounge Chairs (Seats 4)

·      Double Lounge Chair (Seats 2)

 

KITCHEN:

Open to the Living and Dining Rooms insures you won’t miss a thing.

·      Stylish and Modern with Open Shelving, Counter Seating and Skylights

·      New Kitchen Aid Stainless Appliances, including an Oversized Refrigerator with Ice Maker, a separate Wine Refrigerator, Convection/Microwave Oven, Dishwasher

·      Farmers Sink, Restaurant Faucet, and Plenty of Counter Space

·      Stainless Gas BBQ (Side Yard Off Dining Room)

·      Warning: You may be inspired to cook!

 

SLEEPING: Sleeps 1-9

Large Upstairs Master Bedroom with King Bed & Private Bath with Shower. (Sleeps 2)

·      Very Comfortable King Bed with Luxury Linens

·      TV with DVD Player

·      Blackout Shades

·      Two Large Closets

Two bedrooms downstairs with comfortable beds and luxury linens.

·      Large Bedroom with Queen Bed and a Queen Sleeper Sofa. (Sleeps 2-

·      Bedroom with Twin Bunk Beds and Roll-Out Twin Trundle. Ideal for teens and children. (Sleeps 3) Child's Inflatable Aero Bed and Port-a-Crib available, as well.

 

DINING:

Large open room adjacent to Kitchen and Living areas.

·      Larger Table with Beachy Wicker Chairs have been added (Seats 8)

·      Kitchen Bar Stools (Seats 2)

·      French Doors lead out to side yard and a Stainless Gas BBQ

 

LIVING:

·      Two Large Comfortable Down Sofas have been added (Seats 6-8)

·      Three Bean Bag Chairs (Seats 3 Kids/Teens)

·      Flat Panel TV with DVD Player and DVD Library

·      Bose iPod Stereo System

·      Stereo System with CD Player

·      Game Table - Checkers/Chess/Cards (Seats 2)

·      10’ Glass Accordion Door Opens up Living Area to Front Patio and Ocean Breezes

·      Gas Fireplace

 

LOWER BATH: 

·      Double Sinks and Spa Tub w/Shower

 

MASTER BATH:

·      Double Sinks and Large Walk-In Spa Shower 

 

Other Amenities:

·      Keyless Entry

·      Boogie Boards

·      Surfboard

·      Beach Chairs

·      Beach Totes

·      Beach Umbrella

·      Sand Toys

·      High Chair

·      Port-a-Crib

·      High-Speed Wireless Internet

·      Cable TV

·      Selection of CD’s, Games, Movies and Books

·      Optional daily maid service

·      Optional freshly made frozen gourmet dinners, just heat and serve

·      Optional Kayaks and/or Bikes ready when you arrive

·      Optional in-home massage

 

 

activities and attractions in Santa Cruz Central Coast

Santa Cruz Voted "Best Towns" by Outside Magazine

Seabright Beach voted "Best Beach in Santa Cruz" by Good Times Magazine and local residents

The 100-year-old Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk was voted the "best seaside park in North America" by The Los Angeles Times

El Palomar Margaritas have been voted "Best Margarita" in Santa Cruz multiple times.

Club Ed International Surf School and Camps was voted "best surf school in Santa Cruz" by the Good Times Readers Poll. Also, the Club Ed Surf School was featured on the Disney Channel.

 

 

Just a hop, skip and a jump from 5-Star(fish):

 

Seabright and Main Beach right outside your doorstep

At night, fires are allowed on Seabright Beach

Free Summer Concerts on Main Beach

Beach Volleyball

Bodysurfing

Beach Combing

Short Walk to Walton Lighthouse and the Yacht Harbor

Kayaking / Rentals and Lessons

Sailing / Rentals and Lessons

Whale Watching

Marine Eco Tours

Sunset Dinner Cruises

Deep Sea Fishing

Marine Sanctuary Visitors Center

“Free Ride” Yacht Harbor Water Taxi

Bike Rentals

Walk to Over 40 Neighborhood Restaurants

World-class Surfing and Surf Schools

Visit SC Surfing Museum

Watch the Pro’s Ride a Wave at Steamer’s Lane

Kiteboarding

2 Block Walk to Ken Wormhoudt Skateboard Park

½ Mile Walk to Pacific Edge Rock Climbing Gym / Free Clinics & Lessons

The Beach Boardwalk is right outside your doorstep

Boardwalk Bowling

Boardwalk Casino Arcade

Laser Tag

Mini Golf

Tide Pools (free docent led tours)

Natural Bridges State Park Rock Formations

3 Block Walk to the Museum of Natural History and Tyrell Park

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary – Home to 26 Species of Marine Mammals, 96 Species of Seabirds, 345 Species of Fish and 4 Species of Turtles

Seymore Marine Discovery Center

Board the Beach Train in Front of the Boardwalk and Ride Through the Redwoods to Roaring Camp Railroad in the SC Mountains

Monarch Butterfly Habitat - See Millions of Butterflies

½ Mile Walk to the Municipal Wharf and Great Seafood & Sea Lions

4 Blocks to Downtown Santa Cruz – Pacific Avenue’s Restaurants & Shops

Wine Tasting at SC more than 50 local Wineries

Hike SC Mountain Redwood Forest

Wine Tasting at More Than 50 Local Wineries

29 Miles of Beaches

14 State Parks


vacation rental rates

Special Rates in October, November & December 2011! Sun-Thurs $250/night. Fri-Sat $350/Night (Holiday weeks at regular rates)

Low Season (September 16-May 14)

7-Nights: $2400

Weekend Nights (Friday & Saturday), $425

Weekday Nights, $375

3-Nights SPECIAL, only $1100

2-Night Minimum

30-Nights: $4800

 

High Season (May 15-September 15)

7-Nights: $3400

Sunday to Sunday. 7-Night Minimum. Exceptions considered.

 

 

 


 

 

 


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dont-miss
Top things to do in Santa Cruz
  • Catch a wave! Or learn to surf at one of the great surf schools
  • Ride the 100 year-old "Giant Dipper" Wooden Roller Coaster
  • Take the Beach Train through the redwoods to Roaring Camp
  • Head to Seabright or Main Beach just steps from the house!
  • Take a sunset cruise on the Chardonnay II
Top things to do on a budget
  • Stay at 5-Star(fish)
  • Enjoy FREE Summer Concerts every evening on Main Beach
  • Join the FREE docent led tours of the Tide Pools-Natural Bridges
  • Build a sandcastle or play beach volleyball at Seabright Beach
  • Ride the "FREE RIDE" water taxi around the Yacht Harbor
Top things to do with a family
  • Have fun at the Boardwalk: rides, bowling, arcade, laser tag...
  • Explore the redwood forest at Big Basin State Park
  • Visit Natural Bridges State Park & Monarch Butterfly Habitat
  • Kayak, sail, whale watch, fish & eat at the Yacht Harbor
  • Roast marshmallows on Seabright Beach
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Laura Archer, owner

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Beautiful home but poor customer service

zimja (Canada)
Review submitted: June 9, 2010   Date of arrival: May 21, 2010

We enjoyed the house the interiour was exactly as described. There is a lovely kitchen and living room (although, overlooking the Boardwalk parking lot). The master bedroom is beautiful, however, the plastic coverings on the pillows were not comfortable. One should be aware that the only entrance to the upstairs deck is through the master bedroom which limits privacy.

We have and had during our stay problems communicating with the owner. She has accused us of having had a dog and refuses to return our "fully refundable" cleaning deposit and threatens more charges due to damages to the floors caused by a dog. We did NOT have a dog and are very surprised by the accusation.

We enjoyed a lovely sailing trip with Chardonnay tours and fresh live crab from Stagnaros. Some of us took surfing lessons with Eds-club and he was amazing! The boardwalk rides were awesome! We especially loved the Giant Dipper (however we did not receive the 60 boardwalk tickets advertised in the description by the owner).

Overall, the house is beautiful and relatively well located. Our major complaint is the lack of customer service and the non-compliance by the owner with the terms of the contract.

Helpful votes: 19 / 20

 
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Accolades from Summer/Fall 2009

Review submitted: December 21, 2009   Date of arrival: August 1, 2009

We had a wonderful time last week @ 5-Starfish. What a great house. Thank you. –Ric J.


Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic house with us! We will definitely be back :) -Layna B.

Hi Laura, A belated "Thank You" for everything - the house was perfect and you and Claudia was so accommodating and helpful. I’m happy to provide a recommendation or referral for the property if you ever need one. Thanks again. -Olivia W.

We just got settled in and absolutely LOVE your house. So beautiful and wonderfully equipped. I know we're going to have a great time here! We invited another couple for dinner tonight because, really, what's the point of getting to stay in a fabulous house unless you get to show it off! You guys created such a wonderful space here. Thanks for everything. -Sydney L

Just had to let you know that my golf group had a wonderful time on our trip to Santa Cruz and a big part of that was your fabulous house. You did a great job with the decor, appliances, amenities, well-stocked kitchen and comfortable furnishings. (We all loved the Aveda bath products.) Best of all, the location was terrific. We were able to take walks to the ocean, river, boardwalk and boat harbor as well as to restaurants. Watching the sunset with our wine and munchies from the great deck and front porch was a highlight of each evening. I hope to return with some of my grand kids in the near future. –Phyllis L.

Thank you Laura! Wonderful place with an amazing kitchen! One of our friends was the group's personal chef and he'd die for a kitchen like that. Santa Cruz was perfect too. –Jonathan K.

The place was amazing. I think we'll be coming back soon. It was the highlight of the year. :) -Steve B.

Helpful votes: 0 / 1

 
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Accolades from Summer/Fall 2009

Review submitted: December 21, 2009   Date of arrival: June 1, 2009

We just got settled in and absolutely LOVE your house. So beautiful and wonderfully equipped. I know we're going to have a great time here! We invited another couple for dinner tonight because, really, what's the point of getting to stay in a fabulous house unless you get to show it off! You guys created such a wonderful space here. Thanks for everything. -Sydney L.

Thanks Laura! My friends and I had a wonderful time at the 5-Star(fish) and loved the location and the beach house set up. We will definitely keep your place in mind for our next get together. -Jessica C.

Laura, Thanks for a wonderful stay in Santa Cruz. We had a very good time and put the roof terrace to good use. -Thomas L

We had a wonderful time. Great time, great house. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it highly. Again, fabulous place. Thank you so much for your hospitality. -Norma R.

We had such a wonderful time. Every member of our family, as well as my daughter's girlfriends, said how beautiful they thought the house was. We definitely will keep 5-Star(fish) at the top of our list for future vacations. We also enjoyed Claudia's (housekeeper) warmth and eagerness to please. You have a treasure there! Again, thank you, Laura. Your home is so warm and inviting--you have brought the beach indoors very successfully. We LOVED it! -Laurel B.

You pretty much thought of everything. Hope we can rent again my grandchildren had a blast. We left some of our beach toys that we brought for you to use in the future. Thanks again. -Linda G.

Thank you for such a well-appointed and lovely home in which to spend a most memorable vacation! Everything was there for us. It all was so comfortable, convenient and clean! We are planning a return visit next summer! -Ann J.

We had the most marvelous time at 5-Starfish. It’s the best ever place we have stayed at in Santa Cruz and the best location. Claudia is darling, she’s super sweet. We want to rent again next year. Thank you so much, it was wonderful. -Laurel H.

We had a wonderful stay in your Seabright Beach House last week! What a beautiful job you did with the house. We hope to rent your lovely house again in the future! -Christine C.

We had a wonderful time last week @ 5-Starfish. What a great house. Thank you. –Ric J.

Helpful votes: 0 / 1

 

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