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Charming & Private Santa Cruz Cottage 3 Blocks from the Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

With a stay at this cottage in Santa Cruz (Eastside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. .This cottage is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Monterey Bay and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Capitola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Harbor Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Seabright Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • People's Coffee
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • Brady's Yacht Club
  • ‪Betty Burgers - ‬10 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.

Charming & Private Santa Cruz Cottage 3 Blocks from the Beach

Charming 2 bedroom 2 bath beach cottage only 3 blocks from Twin Lakes State Beach. The recently updated kitchen is well equipped for all your cooking needs. The living room has a gas fireplace and a smart TV. The queen master bedroom has a smart TV and bathroom with tub, shower and laundry area. 2nd bedroom has a twin over full bunk bed. The 2nd bathroom has a shower. Linens, towels and wi-fi are provided.

Neatly landscaped and fully enclosed front yard with lounge seating on the deck, gas BBQ, hammock in the garden, outdoor fireplace, and large teak dining table on the patio. Tropical outdoor shower with warm water. Beach chairs, coolers and beach umbrellas are provided, all you need to bring is your bathing suit.

The cottage is close to the Yacht Harbor and Crow's Nest restaurant. It's located at the end of the street with plenty of parking and privacy. The yard is fully enclosed so pets are safe. We are happily pet friendly.

Keywords: Bungalow
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE HOUSE.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If you brought a pup, please do a final “poop walk” of the lawn to ensure Fido or Fifi didn’t leave anything behind.
Please do not strip the sheets from the bunk beds – they are special zip sheets. There is no need to strip any beds.
Not required, but appreciated: loading the dishwasher. Thank you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pet fee $50 per pet / stay. Pls provide pet detail

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE HOUSE.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

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Charming & Private Santa Cruz Cottage 3 Blocks from the Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 211 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eliot N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and amenities, loved our stay, will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this vacation rental! Everything is geared toward creating a beautiful and relaxing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim, our host was amazing in terms of communication & helped to satisfy any need we had. The location is fantastic & every detail is thought of at the home. Would def recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities!! Host rapid response time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Santa Cruz - Triathlon Weekend

Incredible location. Beautiful getaway. Loved the privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rochelle c.

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

California Dreamin'

This is a perfect vacation cottage, great location, fully equipped, clean and comfortable!We will definitely be coming back! .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great and clean inside the fenced area. The appliances are very up to date. The street is very interesting, at first appearance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Great place for a quiet weekend

Cozy place and easy-to-work-with hosts. The hammock is in the perfect spot. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soraya I.

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

Very cozy and as described

We stayed for a long weekend and enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan S.

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

Perfect Beach Cottage

This was a wonderful home and the perfect setting for some relaxing beach fun with the whole family. Easy walk to the beach and great food. Would definitely stay here again when coming to Santa Cruz!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Wonderful Stay

Loved this cozy cottage by the beach. Cute little house for a small family. Nice outdoor space and you can't beat the location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

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

Small but wonderful! Great place to stay while in Somo

Me friend and I really enjoyed our stay at this VRBO last weekend. It was super clean, very cute decor, and we found everything we needed and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

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

Fantastic accommodation- with lots of extras.

A great beach house in a fantastic location, clean and tidy with high end fixtures throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Wonderful trip!

Such a lovely home! Very clean, well stocked with every amenity. Seabright beach was an easy walk. We would highly recommend this beautiful and conveniently located cozy home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis B.

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

Perfect getaway!

My fiancé and I spent the weekend here, and we couldn’t have asked for more. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert s.

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

Great family times

We had a great stay. Great location. Lots of great family walks. Thank you for allowing dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara N.

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

Fantastic cottage!

Great location near the harbor and twin lakes. Very clean and appointed beautifully throughout. Love the outdoor area with plentiful seating and room for the doggos to explore. Highly recommend Kim and Pam's place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Excellent little cottage

We had a wonderful stay. The hosts were responsive and accessible. The house was clean and beautiful. Thank you for letting us stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally A.

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

Beach Life

The house is great!! The doggies were very happy with the private yard and the location is close to everything:)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Two Gals on Adventures

Just fantastic and restful!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every once in a while you stay at a home that you can tell that the host really cares about their lodgers. This is that place. From the cleanliness of the property to the little touches and conveniences that make your vacation all that much easier and carefree. Kim and Pam go above and beyond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Fantastic rental!

We love this rental! It was the second time we visited Santa Cruz. It is a 10 and we highly recommend it!It is a nice quiet place with a fenced-in yard for our little dog. The Hosts have thought about everything!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

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

Santa Cruz Cottage

A cozy and well equipped house near the beach. We appreciated the cleanliness, clear communication from the owners, and the relaxing back yard.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JULIE H.

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

Easter Family fun

Thank you for a lovely stay to enjoy precious family time. The rain delayed beach time which just created time for us to cook and watch movies together. Lovely host - would enjoy staying here again !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanti G.

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

Cozy get away!

My toddler, dog and I met my mom and two aunts in Santa Cruz for a long weekend and this place was perfect! Had everything for a comfortable stay! Loved the style and the layout, the yard is perfect, even with some rainy weather! Great location! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024