10/10 Excellent
Debbie D.
29 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Debbie D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Charming & Private Santa Cruz Cottage 3 Blocks from the Beach
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Santa Cruz, CA
- Santa Cruz Harbor2 min walk
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk20 min walk
- Santa Cruz Wharf4 min drive
- San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)50 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
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
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
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Pet fee $50 per pet / stay. Pls provide pet detail
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE HOUSE.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to 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.
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
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
About the area
Santa Cruz
Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Santa Cruz, CA
What's nearby
- Santa Cruz Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Twin Lakes State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Crow's Nest Restaurant - 8 min walk
- Peoples Coffee - 3 min drive
- Harbor Cafe - 3 min walk
- Verve Coffee Roasters - 13 min walk
- Brady's Yacht Club - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Nicole C.
13 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Santa Cruz - Triathlon Weekend
Nicole C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
rochelle c.
23 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
California Dreamin'
rochelle c.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erin B.
25 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erin B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia S.
18 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful trip!
Cynthia S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gemma M.
22 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gemma M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tamara C.
17 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tamara C.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura A.
22 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic rental!
Laura A.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ryan C.
9 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a quiet weekend
Ryan C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dan R.
30 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic accommodation- with lots of extras.
Dan R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Evan S.
21 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach Cottage
Evan S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan P.
12 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Susan P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christine L.
18 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small but wonderful! Great place to stay while in Somo
Christine L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Soraya I.
26 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and as described
Soraya I.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Janet T.
1 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
best ever....
Janet T.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cara A.
19 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage for friends & family, and dog friendly
Cara A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
robert s.
27 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family times
robert s.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sally A.
31 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Life
Sally A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alexis B.
8 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway!
Alexis B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heather L.
24 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Break from Winter
Heather L.
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sara N.
17 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cottage!
Sara N.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marie N.
12 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Marie N.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cara A.
1 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage near the harbor
Cara A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela L.
21 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent little cottage
Angela L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael R.
13 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Santa Cruz Hide-Away
Michael R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Kim James and Pam Greene
Sisters Kim and Pam bought this adorable bungalow as a family project. We've lovingly updated it and look forward to sharing it with guests as well as our families.
Why they chose this property
We love the Santa Cruz vibe and hope to retire here. Our favorite childhood memories are of the beach and boardwalk at Santa Cruz.
What makes this property unique
A morning walk with the dogs to Java Junction for a latte at the beach. Watching the beach wake up and start populating. Or coffee in the garden, reading the paper and watching the birds.
Languages:
English
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