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Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach

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Side of porch room with living area door on left.
Front of house with gate open
Front of house
Kitchen and door to bedroom
Kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 553.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living room area

1 Single Bed

Sun Porch / Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach

Sharing Gates by the Sea

Walk about 60 yards to some of the warmest beaches in Santa Cruz: Sunny Cove and St. Mo's at Corcoran Lagoon. Play in the sand, boogie board, wander a long stretch of beach, explore the tide pools, and enjoy the sunset. Walk to nearby restaurants. The cottage is located halfway between the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and Capitola Village (two scenic miles each way).

The little beach house was once a part of a 1900s Victorian resort, the Hotel Villa del Mar, now a retreat center on 19th Avenue. Built in 1899, the 580 square foot cottage has personality and charm. The peaked redwood-paneled ceiling makes the living room feel spacious. The cottage can sleep up to six guests over eight years old. Kids welcome. Please note that the bedrooms are very small and access to the one bathroom is through the main bedroom. There is a queen bed in the bedroom, and a single couch in the living room. The private, sun porch room has a double sofa bed, and is used as a small, second bedroom. The cozy garden surrounding the house is fully fenced.

Recent renovations: the bathroom has a new tiled shower and floor; the exterior is now a "beach cottage" aqua, and the porch room was insulated and refreshed.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great for a small family. Fully fenced yard.
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Events

No events allowed
Fireworks are illegal in Santa Cruz County
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoke outside only. No smoking inside cottage.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Unplug space heaters Close windows
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Fireworks are illegal in Santa Cruz County
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Harbor Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brady's Yacht Club - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is steps from Santa Maria's Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 233 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holden S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable fun place to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome cottage, great location, well kept and stocked with all things needed to stay in and cool or go out to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is the cutest beach cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage in fantastic location near best boogie boarding beach in Santa Cruz.Very tall ceiling in living room makes it feel larger than we expected.Perfect for family of 4.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zane B.

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

Neat little cottage

We loved our stay there. The bathroom is in the master, so there was less privacy than we had hoped. Perfect location, nice owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather W.

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

Great Central Location, Wonderful Stay

We really enjoyed our stay in Santa Cruz in this cozy little cottage. No bells and whistles here, but it was just enough and what we needed for a great stay. We celebrated my daughter's 13th birthday with a little girls trip and we loved being in the center between Capitola and Santa Cruz. There was a Starbucks and a beach within a super quick walk - what else can you ask for?Jeanne, the property manager, was easy to communicate with and very fast in her responses. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mindy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Mostly most everything was amazing. Walking distance to the water and to Starbucks. Very nice very quiet location. Only real issue was couch was broke for sleeping arrangements. Bedding smelled musty. Otherwise outstanding. I would use again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanette S.

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

Cute Cottage

The Cottage was very cute and super clean. The neighborhood is quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Adorable cottage.

Relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

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

Perfect getaway

Needed a place to stay for a show in Felton. This property was perfect. 20 minutes from the venue by car and five minutes to the ocean on foot. Everything as described. Intimate outdoor environment and cozy indoors.Had a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place!

Cozy and lovely, super close to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good beach access

This property was in a nice location. We were able to walk to two beaches, some local restaurants, and the Sunday farmers market.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Penny N.

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

Birthday vacation

Was a wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

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

Excellent location

The interior of the house is clean, comfortable and well equipped. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

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

Fun Stay

The cottage is cute, comfortable and had everything we needed. Our only suggestion is to invest in some small area fans for warm days since there is no AC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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

So relaxing!

This cottage is super cute and steps away from the beaches, coffee and food. I would definitely stay there again! Check in and check out were super easy which added to the relaxation we were seeking on this vacation. Instructions for everything were super clear. I didn’t have to bother Jeannie at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca B.

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

Cute little cottage

We stayed here for Fourth of July weekend and had a wonderful time. Very close walk to the beach and a quick drive to the mystery spot and boardwalk. We loved the house just not the ants in the kitchen. Other than that it was perfect and we’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

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

Wonderful beach cottage

We had a perfect little vacation at Jeanne’s beach cottage. It was everything g we hoped it would be. Quiet, clean, charming, very close to the beach. Jeanne was responsive and kind and we are grateful for her hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

michaela g.

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

Lovely location

This was a great find! Simple but it had everything we needed, the location really made our stay ideal:) I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Katie K.

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

A Sweet Sister Time

We loved this little cottage for our sister retreat, quaint and cozy just as expected. The accommodations met our expectations as was advertised. Only thing we were left wanting was a cleaner landscape outside to sit and enjoy at night, seemed the yard keeper hadn't made it out in a bit. So grateful to found this place though!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia B.

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

Fantastic

Fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Elizabeth E.

Great location

Cute cottage a block from a quiet beach. Coffee shop around the corner. Beds could be a bit more comfy. Owner great to deal with and responded very quickly. Better than a hotel room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sara M., Carbondale

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

Beautiful sanctuary

This property is everything we needed. Quiet place to rest. Sunny cove and the ocean is right in the backyard and you can hear the waves come in at night. So soothing 😌 Jeanne was a clear communicator and helpful during our stay. She was super responsive on any questions too. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your special space ✨️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Sharing Gates

We enjoyed our stay. House was clean and fresh. Cobblestones in courtyard were a little hazardous for us seniors!

6/10 Okay

Wendy M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

We had a great time being so close to the beach. The only thing I would ask is if the owner update the bathroom a little bit. It appears dirty because of the old tub. Other than that great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jeanne Adams

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