Description


Details of our home



This Santa Cruz Vacation rental started as a small single story cottage back in 1941. The upstairs and garage were added in 1977. Then a complete remodel took place between 1995 and 1998 bringing the home to it’s present level of seaside luxury. Click on any photo for a larger image. More photos can be seen in the house gallery.




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In General

The house is located on the first block of Mott Avenue about a hundred steps from Seabright Beach and is not on a main road so traffic noise is not a problem.

The house has a keyless entry system with digital keypad. We will provide you with an access code to enter prior to your arrival. 

Bed Linens and bath towels are provided to accommodate up to seven guests.   basic cleaning supplies, laundry soap, paper towels, bath tissue, etc. are provided. Daily or mid-week housekeeping is available upon request for an extra charge.

All living areas except the kitchen are carpeted. Bathrooms, and the downstairs hall are tile and the kitchen has a marble floor.

High speed cable modem Internet is available and included. You can connect either with a wired connection, available throughout the house, or via Wi-fi. An access code to the secure Wi-fi connection will be provided with your check in confirmation.  There is also a computer at the house for your use.

A central heating system is available that serves both floors. Also, the upstairs gas fireplace provides atmosphere and warmth.

Our telephone system is VoIP (Voice Over the Internet), therefore all long distance calls to the United States and Canada are FREE. You do not need to use your phone card.

 

No pets are allowed.

 

No Smoking is allowed, anywhere inside the house, the garage, or on either outside deck.

Check in time is 3 PM, check out is no later than 10 AM.  The period after checkout at 10 AM and 3 PM is utilized by the cleaning service to prepare for the next guests. We apologize but there are no exceptions to the check in time or check out time.

Sleeping accommodations

The home will accommodate up to seven guests.
The master bedroom downstairs has a California King sized bed with a simmons padded matress. If you would like, small children can sleep in the master bedroom also.There is a portable futon available that can be used as a twin or full size bed and placed on the floor.
The second bedroom downstairs has both a comfortable full size bed and a twin bed.
Upstairs in the sunroom there is a large futon that lets down into a twin size bed.
In the living room upstairs there is a huge L shaped built-in sofa with very high quality cushions that are very comfortable for sleeping and can be quickly made into two beds. One cushion measures 7 1/2 feet long and the other is 6 1/2 feet long and both are 3 feet deep. This isn't like sleeping on one of those uncomfortable fold out sofa beds.


Upstairs Area - Description

The living spaces of this home are located upstairs to take advantage of the fantastic white water views, of the Monterey Bay, the beautiful cypress trees, and the neighborhood roof-tops and the Seabright neighborhood.

The upstairs area is large, open and very bright. At almost 600 square feet, this large living area includes the living room, kitchen area, dining area, sun room area and a convenient half bath.  The area upstairs features 11, (yes eleven) skylights and nineteen windows so perhaps it maybe we should consider the whole upstairs a sun room! Not to worry, there are blackout shades if it’s just too much!

The rooftop deck is 275 square feet, and is accessible right outside the upstairs living room where you can relax, listen and look at the ocean and also enjoy great views of the Seabright neighborhood. The deck enclosure design

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provides maximum privacy from close in neighbors yet maintains 100% of the surrounding rooftop, cypress trees, beach and ocean view. The capped, glass top railing also provides fabulous shelter from breezes on those cooler days, making the deck functional even during less than ideal weather. There are two very nice swivel rocking deck chairs and two very comfortable upright chairs plus two lounge chairs. There is a round glass top table with umbrella, and a gas BBQ. Watch the sailboats and sunset while enjoying a  glass of wine or snack. Indirect outdoor lighting provides plenty of light for evening enjoyment as well.

The Upstairs gourmet Kitchen is king in this house. This kitchen has all the

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amenities of one of those kitchens you see on HGTV, but with something they don’t have, a view of the sailboats and crashing surf of Seabright Beach! You see the mountains and Monterey across the bay. Granite countertops, granite, wall cap and on the back splash walls and along with a marble floor start the kitchen tour. A Dacor 4 burner gas range with large capacity convection oven gets you cooking. The ultra-quiet Vent-A-Hood exhaust fan allow the chef to be part of the family vacation experience as the kitchen is open to the entire upstairs living area. A large capacity refrigerator featuring an automatic ice maker and outside door ice/water service will hold it all for you. Both the sink and refrigerator feature filtered drinking water for added convenience. Plenty of utensils, pots & pans, bake ware, blender, toaster, coffee maker, microwave, etc. are available for the ultimate gourmet kitchen away from home. The Bosch dishwasher is ultra-quiet so you can run it any time and still hear the surf. Skylights, windows and beautiful inset and indirect lighting bring a touch of elegance to this culinary corner of the house.

The Upstairs Dining area is steps away from the kitchen and provides views of the white-water surf and neighborhood views. East and south facing windows here allow the morning sun to come through and get your spirit going. The dining table has six chairs and the breakfast bar lining the south wall has two comfortable rocker stools.

The Sun Room area is a small, intimate space on the south (beach) side of the house that features a built-in breakfast bar right below the windows and two

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plush, padded swivel stools for you to enjoy coffee in the mornings while looking out at the bay. The sun room area is on the ocean (south) side with six skylights and eight windows! (with blinds for those who need them.)

The living room contains a large “L” shaped built in sofa, a gas fireplace, 47 inch High Definition LCD television (1080p) and multi-media entertainment center. Record your favorate programs on the Comcast DVR. To round out the luxury of the living room, there is a Human Touch electric massage recliner chair for complete relaxation! (see picture of living room at top of page).

The half bath provides convenience when you just don’t want to leave the peace

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and tranquility of watching and listening to the surf from your upstairs paradise.

 

Downstairs Area - Description

The downstairs Master Suite is large, with an open ceiling and overhead

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fan. You’ll see an interesting vaulted ceiling in the bedroom (and the master bath as well). A nice deck right through the French slider in this bedroom provides a great social space for sunny afternoons, visiting with beach-goers strolling by. Two more very comfortable, padded outdoor rocker chairs and table provide space for you to sip wine, read a good book and just hang out. Watch HDTV on the 37” LCD TV and record your favorite programs on the Comcast DVR.

The master bathroom is large and spacious, with a two person Jacuzzi brand spa tub and a large walk-in glass block shower

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. Finished with beautiful imported Italian tile and details like the ultra-quiet exhaust fan, window and opening sky light, piped in music linked to the home entertainment system, ambient indirect lighting with dimmers make this a great room to enjoy, not just a bathroom to use.  Pipe in your favorite music from upstairs on the Boston Speakers.

The second bedroom has a comfortable, double bed, and a twin bed plus a computer

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desk area (with a computer) and built in cabinetry for ample storage This room features a unique ceiling design which was a result of the remodeling project. The roof-top deck is above this room so added support was needed yet we tried to maximize the amount of light and open space for the room.  Not shown is the computer desk.

A private second bathroom directly across the door way of the second bedroom is

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entrance to the second bath. This bath features a glass shower enclosure with a luxurious rain shower head.

More About Downstairs

Both bedrooms have more than adequate closet and storage space. Both bedrooms have mirrored closet doors.

Both bedrooms and the master bath have built in Boston speakers with volume controls and are connected to the upstairs music system. 

The garage (a garage is almost unheard of in Seabright) provides added convenience and security.  You can also park in front of the garage.

A full capacity washer and dryer, ironing board are in the laundry room which is in the garage.

It is really small but there is a narrow walk through garden that forms the “back yard” of the house. A beautiful flower garden provides the front curb appeal for the home.

Amenities

  • Sleeps up to 7
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Entertainment center with speakers throughout the house.
  • Parking garage
  • High speed Internet (Wireless Wi-Fi or wired network)
  • Our telephone system is VoIP (Voice Over the Internet), therefore all long distance calls to the United States and Canada are FREE. You do not need to use your phone card.
  • Views of the white-water, Monterey bay, Seabright Neighborhood
  • 15 skylights and tons of windows (upstairs has 19 windows and 11 skylights)
  • Jacuzzi brand 2 person tub
  • Beach chairs coolers and umbrellas available
  • Gas fireplace
  • Digital Cable TV with Digital Video Recorders and High Definition TVs available upstairs (47 inch) and in master bedroom (37 inch)
  • Luxury Massage Chair
  • Two Decks both with beach views



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