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Black Pearl Cottage – Classic Seabright Charm

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Black Pearl Cottage
Living Area
Living Area
Garden View
Entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Seabright Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Seabright Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ocean Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Stagnaro Bros.
  • Marini’s at the Wharf
  • Makai Island Kitchen
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Pearl Cottage – Classic Seabright Charm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Black Pearl Cottage – Classic Seabright Charm?

As of 5 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Pearl Cottage – Classic Seabright Charm on 4 January 2027 start from NZ$7,365, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Black Pearl Cottage – Classic Seabright Charm?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Black Pearl Cottage – Classic Seabright Charm?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Pearl Cottage – Classic Seabright Charm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Pearl Cottage – Classic Seabright Charm located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seabright Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Twin Lakes State Beach and Santa Cruz Harbor are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location with beautiful ocean view. Beach is steps from the house and boardwalk is a short walk. I hope this house is available next summer for our annual visit to Santa Cruz.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2026
Hi Christi, we're so happy you were happy with your stay! We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family really enjoyed staying at Black Pearl. Wonderful serene location, steps from the beach. Loved Santa Cruz and this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2025
So glad to hear that you enjoyed the property! We hope to welcome you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family house overlooking ocean!

Perfect house for a family visit, generous sized living room, and wonderful front yard with a stone table in front, facing the Pacific.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you for visiting us here in Santa Cruz and choosing our home Black Pearl Cottage for your stay! We are glad the home fit your needs and we hope to have you visit us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We didn’t get to enjoy the property sadly, but we greatly appreciate the hosts being flexible when my mom had a bad fall and was in a skilled nursing facility. Hope to make it there soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Right on ocean

Property is right on the beach. Open the windows for fresh ocean breezes.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. See you next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place for our Annual Beach Getaway!

We absolutely loved our stay at this beach cottage! The location couldn't be better. Just steps from Seabright Beach, restaurants, and the boardwalk. The views were stunning, and there were safe spaces around the property for the kids to play. The house itself was charming and comfortable with cozy beds and everything we needed for our annual family trip. The property manager was friendly and quick to respond to any questions. Already looking forward to next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect seabright vacation house

This house is perfect except for no AC in hot months. But there are fans and good restaurants near. Also a market near and the boardwalk is in walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you for visiting us at Black Pearl Cottage! Yes Santa Cruz gets a little warm in the summer and none of the homes offer AC. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward for the chance to host you agian.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location with view & beach proximity but can be noisy as pedestrian path very close. Must open windows that can be opened or too warm inside. Directions left by host/Co. easy to follow. Easily walkable to beach, harbor, Aldo's cafe.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2025
We're glad you found the place easy to get to and enjoyed the overall setup. Sorry to hear the noise and indoor temperature weren’t ideal. We’ll definitely keep that in mind as we look for ways to improve. Thanks again for staying with us, we hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Eclectic property with an amazing view.

Great location with the beach access point steps away from the front door. House has an amazing view of seabright beach down to the pier. The house does get warm on hotter days and even with the combination of open windows and fans it was a challenge to keep the temp manageable in a few of the rooms at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you for staying with us at Black Pearl Cottage! We are glad you enjoyed your time. Yes it has been a little warmer than normal here and we do not have A/C, but we do have the fans to try and help. We hope you will visit again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my first time renting a vacation home. I really enjoyed the stay and did'nt want to go home.The view was beautiful and the house was charming. The only negative things I can say is that it was a very hot day when we arrived and it took a very long time to cool the house down. The windows facing the ocean dont open, so you don't get the breeze. Also the beds could be more comfortable. Great place over all.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2025
Thank you for your kind review Shannon! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the property! So sorry to hear about the hot day and the house being hot. We hope that didn't affect your stay too much, and we'd love to welcome you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

The house was great and the location unbeatable. The only issues were: 1. There is absolutely no cupboard space for any food items. We had to keep things in cardboard boxes on the floor. 2. The wifi is abominable. The router is in the master bedroom and the signal is very weak or non-existant in the living room.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you for leaving a review and we apologize for the WiFi. We will contact Xfinity to see if there is a problem a this is the first time hearing this. We will advise the Owner they need more cubboard space but there is limited space in the kitchen for that.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Ocean Views

The location of this home provides the most amazing views and I loved listening to the sound of the ocean every night. The home is conveniently situated and everything you need is either a quick drive or walk away. But being able to walk out the door, down the stairs and be on the sand was the main reason we rented this house. You just cannot beat that. The home is a little dated as others have mentioned. However the pictures are accurate. What you see is what you get. Suggestions I would give that would have improved our experience are, more kitchen dish towels. We were provided 2, which was not nearly enough for an entire week at the house cooking and cleaning up. A quick inventory of basic kitchen items would be helpful. Things like a peeler, a grater that isn't broken and measuring spoons, would have made the week in the kitchen a little easier. Oh and the dining table is so old and the leaves in the middle so warped, we had a hard time keeping glasses upright. But minus those very small things, the place is cozy and comfortable and I would certainly recommend this place to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Black Pearl Cottage. I have reached out to the owner to let them know of the kitchen items and dining room table so we can work on those things. Thanks for letting us know. We look forward to working with you again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pandemic Oasis

As our first family get-together in almost 2 years due to COVID, we could not have asked for a better place. The Santa Cruz area has high vaccination rates and most people were wearing masks indoors, so we felt very safe. The house is in an ideal location, on a bluff overlooking Seabright Beach. The weather was perfect, as expected, and free of the smoke from California (and other) wildfires. And, of course, Santa Cruz! Wonderful beaches, restaurants, the Boardwalk, the lovely flowers along the coast and in neighborhood yards. Just really a lovely place to be. The house is not a mansion, but the open floor plan makes it feel quite spacious. The appliances are all fairly modern, and they all work as expected. The view from the main room is stunning at all times. The windows, although a little tricky to operate, were entirely sufficient to cool the place, and we never missed air conditioning. We loved sitting in that area and just watching the ocean, the people, the birds, and the boats. A great place to relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Ann, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Black Pearl Cottage and were able to have a great relaxing time with your family. We look forward to working with you again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spectacular View.

The ocean front location was perfect. Easy walking distance to all the near by restaurants. Also great beach access.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you Todd for staying with us at Black Pearl Cottage and look forward to seeing you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Amazing location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you for staying at Black Pearl Cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding location and the VIEW!

This is our second time staying at this fabulous location, bike ride or walk to the boardwalk and the pier, we recommend booking a “Chardonnay Sunset Sail”, you can walk to the harbor in 5 min and enjoy an amazing sunset sail w/ food and wine . The house sits on a cliff and the view is breathtaking. We ate breakfast and dinner on the outdoor patio and just soaked it all in. It’s a hidden gem or should I say “hidden black Pearl”
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you for your suggestions and welcome back! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us at the Black Pearl Cottage and look forward to working with you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent with a couple of concerns

My wife and I are not whiners, but we do need to mention a couple of concerns, especially given the premium price demanded by this property. But first the good news: This property has arguably the very best view on Monterey Bay than anywhere else in Santa Cruz. It sits high on the east cliff for a completely unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean. Gorgeous sunrises & sunsets. The property also has a gorgeous front room with a circular architecture that allows a 90 degree plus vista. with a working wood burning fireplace. Our concern was with an ant problem. We woke up the first morning to find thousands of tiny ants all over the kitchen walls and in several of the kitchen cabinets. We did contact management but they could not guarantee any assistance until the end of the day at best, so we needed to spend several hours killing and cleaning up ants.Management eventually sent out an exterminator but it took three days to completely eliminate the problem. The other issue was one we had seen in previous reviews and that is a very weak wi-fi system which kept knocking you off the system so you had to go to the rear of the house to reset you device to re-obtain wi-fi. The fix is so easy; a new more powerful wi-fi modem or a repeater in the front of the home. Both a relatively cheap fix.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review with the good and bad! We appreciate the feed back. I am glad the ant issue was resolved but with the cold weather they come in looking for warmth and food. We have upgraded the modem for the WiFi recently so that is an issue that I will refer back to the Owner to see what they can do to make sure this doesn't happen again. Again thank you for your stay and we look forward to working together again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Breathtaking views, sounds of the surf

The location is fabulous, overlooking Seabright Beach. Stairs down to the beach nearby. Loved watching the whales from the patio, and listening to the surf at night. Downsides: slow wifi, a bit musty bedroom, small kitchen. Pros outweigh cons, we'd come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you for your review and the comments. We have sent an note to the Owner to have the Wi-Fi checked as it should not be slow. Glad you enjoyed your stay and visit us again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

The location was breathtaking, ocean front view, sounds of the crashing waves at night.

Location, Location, Location! Really enjoyed only a walk down steps to the beach, full front ocean view from the cottage. The house has all original windows, have to be very careful opening them, high risk of breaking. The owner had some amazing wood work in the cottage, it’ was appreciated! I would recommend a window washer after a guests stay, the view is the best part, I took the liberty of cleaning the front ones to appreciate the view better. House is a hidden gem!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you for your stay with us at Black Pearl Cottage and letting us know the windows could use a wash we will get that done ASAP. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy home, very clean. You would be hard pressed to beat this location, it was amazing.

Great experience!!! We’ll be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you Christine for leaving a reveiw! Talk to you when you make your next reservation!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Mixed emotions

We just spent a week at Black Pearl Cottage with family & friends and it was a bitter sweet experience. I will start by saying that the exterior of the cottage was whimsical and full of magic. The location was perfect and within walking distance to many activities. However, the cleanliness and state of the interior was very disappointing (copious amounts of spiders and webs behind beds and in all corners, dust on surfaces, mold & mildew, ripped, dirty broken furniture...), especially considering the cleaning charge incurred by all renters. With a bit more effort and attention to details, this rental would be truly amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We have changed cleaning companies and apologize for the experience. We hope you will come back and enjoy the area again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A+ location, cute house, annoying check in

This is a lovely house, maybe a little out dated but completely charming. The front yard is a gorgeous garden/place to eat and look at the beach. The last property we rented had some old bikes in the garage for our use which I would have LOVED to find here, but no. BUT the check in process requires driving on the highway to the next small city, in the opposite direction of the airport to get and drop off the keys, instead of having the house accessible by a lock box. I’ve rented a fair number of VRBO’s and his was a frustrating first.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you for your review. All of Kendall & Potter properties offer the Xplorie where you can get bike rentals each day. 5 activities per day 1 ticket per day just a 24 hr advance reservation! Yes we do have check in /out at our office so we can meet the guests and be able to help if needed further.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute house, great location!

Perfect for our needs. Shows a lot of pride of ownership. Wish the living room opened out onto the patio. The wood counter tops in the kitchen and bath are a minor drawback.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you for the review and we will give your suggestions to the Owner. Look forward to the chance to work with you again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Super location and really unique home. But could use some major updating and a deep cleaning.

The location of the house is perfect! Beach front and very close to the stairs leading down to the beach. But the inside could use a major makeover and updating. At the least a deep cleaning.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you for letting us know about the cleaning. Deep cleaning is being set up now for the home. We have advised the Owner of your suggestions for a make over.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach front gem

Great location, comfortable and cozy....we’ll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review we appreciate it very much. Glad you had a wonderful time at Black Pearl Cottage and we look forward to helping you plan your next vacation to Santa Cruz!
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