Waterfront vacation rentals in Santa Cruz Island

We had a great stay at this Airbnb, which offered excellent value for money. The location is fantastic—just a short walk to the Charles Darwin Research Station, shops, and restaurants—yet it’s tucked away in a generally quiet part of town. The apartment is very spacious, with comfortable beds (though travelers should note the bedding is on the lighter side, which seems typical for the climate here). Aircon was strong and reliable. The kitchen had the basics, which allowed for simple meals. It features an old-fashioned, match-lit gas oven and stovetop, which was fun for us—especially showing our kids how it works! That said, some guests might find it a bit tricky, and the oven didn’t generate as much heat as expected. On the plus side, the fridge and freezer are generously sized, and having an ice tray was a bonus for cold drinks. The hosts, Jonathan and Ana, were incredibly responsive, friendly, and kind. Ana is usually next door in the little store and was very helpful. Thank you

Sarah is such a wonderful host, she made me feel so welcome that I felt right at home. I can't think of a better way to spend a few days on Santa Cruz, truly a unique beautiful spot. Thank you Sarah and Franklin

What an open peaceful space! The porch was spectacular and we spent a lot of time sitting out there. It was an easy walk to almost anything. The AlMar restaurant was a three minute walk with delicious food and drinks as well as being right on the water. We loved how open and airy the space was and the air conditioning was much appreciated especially for sleeping! Thank you to Matthew for meeting us and answering all our questions!

Jenny made us feel very welcome and really took care of us. The main beach of St. Cruz is just 100m away from the house. The house is perched at the end of the island, after this there is just sea. An oasis of tranquility, away from the tourists and the backpackers but still only a 5-10 min beautiful walk from restaurants and bars. Something entirely different for most but here you will relax.

We loved staying at the Dock House during our time in Puerto Ayora. It was very convenient to have access to the Ninfa Hotel for the amenities and breakfast available there. The house location is just a short walk away from the hotel but positioned very conveniently to the pier where we departed for all our tours and ferry. It was also close to the supermarket and local restaurants. We really enjoyed walking down to the pier in the evenings to watch all the sealife. The house is large and well equipped. The private yard with the hot tub, seating areas and hammocks was well enjoyed by our family when we needed some downtime after the long day tours. The bathrooms are updated and modern. They supplied a water bottle dispenser with drinkable water which was also appreciated. Overall, we think this was the perfect spot for our family of 5 during our stay in Puerto Ayora.

Perfect location, close to everything and in a very quiet area.

It was affordable and a good stay.

Great location close to pier, very walkable. Easy check-in. Cold A/C! We didn’t use the common areas but they looked very welcoming and accommodating.