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A Slice of Paradise , Santa Cruz. Cozy spot to call home base! Permit #231358

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Bring your own laptop to use the work desk.
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mystery Spot
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Garden

About this property

A Slice of Paradise , Santa Cruz. Cozy spot to call home base! Permit #231358

Our mid town neighborhood is the ideal location to get to both the West Side (UCSC) & East Side (Seacliff Beach)
There is much to explore in this fantastic town!
Less than Two Miles from the Beaches and the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor and two and a half miles from Downtown Capitola Village or Santa Cruz Shopping & Dining.

Full details on the Suite Space follow: Private Studio Suite Entrance behind locked combination entry gate:170 Square Feet. For your comfort Tempurpedic Queen Bed., Feather Down Pillows, Operational Skylights with Blackout Blinds, Mini Fridge, Microwave, Espresso Machine.

Your private suite is accessed via side yard locked gate and entry door keypad. It is attached to our main house on the first floor although there is No living space above your suite and your space is Extremely private, although you will share one small wall with our downstairs space of which many upgrades have been completed to ensure complete privacy and comfort for our guests, as well as ourselves. We're an adult family of three with no dogs or children, our UCSC student Nephew shares the same locked side yard entry gate but is very busy with school and work and you may not see him at all during your stay. There is a side yard bistro table and chairs for you to use and enjoy the Santa Cruz weather!
Note - if your not comfortable with anything you read in our description we prefer you not book to avoid any misunderstandings and/or ask any questions prior to booking, thanks for your understanding!

To be clear here are our house rules and important information.
Thanks for your time and understanding!
PLEASE READ Prior to booking and if your not comfortable with Anything please do not continue booking.
- No smoking allowed on the property or within 150 feet of the property
- No more that 2 guest at a time are allowed (no visitors except students visiting parents or similar)
- This is a two story family home of three adults. Your private space is 170 square feet and has its own private entrance and bathroom on the first floor.
-There is no living space above your space. Your space shares one small wall with our downstairs. Many upgrades have been made to ensure your complete privacy, and ours!
- Cat Note: We do have an inside our house/outside curious house cat that occasionally walks into the place during cleanings...if you are severely allergic.
- Please do not spray colognes or heavy perfumes inside - outside is fine.
- Quiet Hours 11pm - 7am
- We’d appreciate it if you would share a sentence or two regarding your visit to Santa Cruz.

Property manager

Ann Thomas

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- No smoking allowed on the property or within 150 feet of the property - No more that 2 guest allowed -with some visit exceptions eg.students/parents
Read our full description prior to booking for full clarification prior to booking Quiet hours 11 -7
Again this is a family home of 3 adults and your private space is on the 1st floor, has a private entrance; and no living space is above the suite.

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
This property accepts credit cards
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number SCCTOT

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the ocean. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Capitola Beach - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Mystery Spot - 9 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Garden Liquors & Deli - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Moe's Alley - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Asian Express - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Slice of Paradise , Santa Cruz. Cozy spot to call home base! Permit #231358 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Slice of Paradise , Santa Cruz. Cozy spot to call home base! Permit #231358?

As of 5 August 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Slice of Paradise , Santa Cruz. Cozy spot to call home base! Permit #231358 on 6 August 2025 start from NZ$241.82, 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.

What time is check-in at A Slice of Paradise , Santa Cruz. Cozy spot to call home base! Permit #231358?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Slice of Paradise , Santa Cruz. Cozy spot to call home base! Permit #231358?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Slice of Paradise , Santa Cruz. Cozy spot to call home base! Permit #231358 located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Dominican Hospital and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Santa Cruz Harbor and Twin Lakes State Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gene B.

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

Great place

Small but very clean , comfortable ,and quiet. The owner was very accommodating and accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Excellent, Cozy, Very nice!!!!

Very nicely done… cozy, nice amenities, private, seamless access, perfect little weekend getaway. Experience and location matches listing. Thank you!!! We will recommend and be back if we come down this way again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Would Stay again!

Lovely, clean and comfortable place. Highly recommend and would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

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

Nice little getaway!

My husband and I stayed here for one night to enjoy the Santa Cruz area. It was a nice location, easy to access and a comfortable stay. It is a small space, so we would not stay here for an extended stay, but for our short trip it was perfect for us!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danube A.

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

Great place!

I had a lovely visit. It was clean and nice. The bed was comfortable. It was exactly as shown in the listing. It was the perfect place to stay while visiting with my family in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie G.

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

Comfortable, great stay

The property was clean and cozy, everything was stocked up for us, the neighborhood was quiet and safe, check-in and check-out were easy, the listing is true to what you get. It was perfect for us for a couple nights. When we go to Santa Cruz again we will definitely be coming back. This is a great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim d.

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

Cute and cozy

The use of space at this property is perfectly used to give what we needed for a trip visiting friends! A cozy bed for rest and a roomy bathroom for freshening up that felt homey! The skylights were actually very nice and gave us the opportunity to wake up with soft sunlight as the weather was great during our stay. Overall a great stay for a couple and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa C.

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

Weekend trup

The space was perfect for me and my partner. The place was very clean and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Very Quaint and Cosy

We loved our stay. Everything was very comfortable, convenient and quiet. Ann is a wonderful host
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle v.

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

Great place to lay your head at night

My parents enjoyed their stay and slept comfortably with the two of them. 10 minutes away from the Capitola Village and sightseeing. Would book again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daedra O.

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

Cozy place with a fantastic location

Extended family gathering in several homes in the twin lakes beach area of Santa Cruz. This place was perfect to have privacy & somewhere to have all of your stuff while we gathered with family @ beaches, restaurants & their Vrbo’s 🤗 easy place to access & clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

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

Very cute place with a great host!

This was perfect for a weekend getaway. Great location; an easy drive to downtown Santa Cruz and Capitola. Really appreciated all of the amenities - shower stuff, hairdryer, coffee maker, mini fridge, microwave, TV, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

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

Great!

The room had all the amenities we would need. The room was on the small side, but we stashed our luggage under the bed.very clean .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Nice, but small place

Recommend this location for one person who does not plan on spending a lot of time at the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew M.

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

End of December stay 2024

This is fine for a night or two stay, too small for a week for the 2 of us. We did not scrutinize the listing as well as we should have - the listing was very accurate.As others mentioned, the toilet isn't ADA.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dave C.

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

Private, clean, well organized

This rental was clean, quiet, and private. It's very comparable to a hotel room in both size and amenities, but with easier access. Despite its modest size, everything was included: filtered water and glasses, dishware in case you bring takeout home, heater, fans, instant coffee, etc. It's also nice to stay in a residential neighborhood, so that you can see the real Santa Cruz, rather than the touristy version that you get if you stay near the Boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjie H.

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

Cozy landing spot for local exploring

Small but very clean space! Great bathroom, love the rain shower. The bed is comfy, too. This was the perfect resting place for us during our explorations of Santa Cruz. Thanks very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quiet Place

Two miles from Twin Lakes Beach. Quiet street. Easy freeway access. Good bed. Cozy small room. Many provisions are equal to a motel room. No off street parking. Washed dishes (provided) in the bathroom sink. Better than staying at certain relatives house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Shelter form the Storm

Ann was a wonderful host. I was in Santa Cruz to care for my mother while she was hospitalized. The charming studio was a the perfect place to unwind after a long day. It's on my list for future visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noah W.

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

Easy, Cozy, Private

Beautiful little property in a nice neighborhood, just a stone’s throw from all SC attractions. Check in was seamless and easy. Room was spacious enough for two to get ready for an evening on the town after a long drive with no hassle. Bathroom/shower situation was ideal, and skylights made for great lighting and airflow. All in all, a great stay.. but petting the cat was the highlight. Definitely going to be back next time we venture down.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Bill and Eileen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Cute VRBO

We thought the bed and bathroom unit was cute and located in the area we were going to be frequenting. It was super clean and had all the amenities a corporate run unit. My husband is 75 years old and I am 73. The toilet was a tad low for me to maneuver even with the grab bars. The stop up into the unit needs an additional step. The bed was very comfortable and the decoration’s tastefully done. We would recommend it for able bodied travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Great home base

My boyfriend and I rented this location while we were helping my sister move. It was a great spot to come home to and relax! The host was very prompt and polite. Nice big bathroom. Big bed. Loved the sky lights that I can open or shade with remotes. The kitty was adorable and friendly! Only real short comings is no guaranteed parking in front of the home (neighborhood parking), the bed while comfy was really high (I'm 5'3"), and there is only a small hotel type fridge and microwave (completely my fault not looking into it while booking) so we were very limited on meal options unless we spent a ton eating out all the time. I would definitely book here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

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

Small, clean room in Live Oak area, Santa Cruz

Our stay here was great. Ann was prompt in her replies as well as friendly & professional. The location is close to Hwy 1 but far enough away not to have freeway noise. It was a bit challenging to find the right entrance even when following the directions. The room & space is small but utilized well, clean, functional, comfortable, updated, & quiet. The shower needs to be allotted more pressure as it was challenging & took longer to shower with the low flow. I asked for a later checkout time & was allowed to check out by noon instead of 10 am. There is no coffee maker, although there is space for one. I suggested putting in a Keurig. I would definitely stay there again. All in all, a positive stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen H.

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

Quaint little place

This is a quaint, little place. Ann thought of everything for our stay!! Bed was very comfortable. Shower was great!! Ann was great to work with!! Area was very nice. I highly recommend this place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio C.

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

Perfect anniversary getaway

My girlfriend and I stayed at Ann’s property for a weekend anniversary/getaway. The space was cozy and perfect for just us two. It was clean, with amenities like a tv with an Amazon Fire Stick, a heater, and a coffee machine. The overhead shower is VERY nice. Ann provided the codes to access the property and left detailed instructions for us. Another great perk of the location is that it is within radius of the Shadowbrook restaurant’s complimentary shuttle service, which I highly recommend. We had an amazing weekend and a huge part of it was Ann’s rental space. Thanks so much for the hospitality!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ann Thomas

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My fiancé and I are local Realtors and artists and my son attends College in Santa Cruz.
We are experts in the local region of homes of course and activities. We are always on the go doing something exciting and interesting! We are so happy to live in Santa Cruz County with the beauty that surrounds us and we enjoy every day and always have something interesting to do or learn.

Why they chose this property

Residential neighborhood close to everything Santa Cruz has to offer! Easy access to Highway 1, Uber and Lyft drivers, bus routes, and close to Jump Bike Rentals. Less than a two mile walk-able route to the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor.

What makes this property unique

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