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Private Cottage, Amazing Gardens within a Gated Estate - True European Charm!

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A covered patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a white building with a tiled roof.
A gazebo surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with a vase of flowers.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A neatly made bed with white linens in a room with a wooden nightstand, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Soquel, CA
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Capitola Wharf
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Soquel

Soquel is home to this cottage. Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, 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.
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Map
Soquel, CA

What's nearby

  • Capitola Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Capitola Mercantile - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • New Brighton State Beach - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Monterey Bay - 5 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pretty Good Advice - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Cruz - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Cottage, Amazing Gardens within a Gated Estate - True European Charm! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Cottage, Amazing Gardens within a Gated Estate - True European Charm!?

As of 5 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Cottage, Amazing Gardens within a Gated Estate - True European Charm! on 13 November 2026 start from NZ$2,797, 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 Private Cottage, Amazing Gardens within a Gated Estate - True European Charm!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Cottage, Amazing Gardens within a Gated Estate - True European Charm!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Cottage, Amazing Gardens within a Gated Estate - True European Charm!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Cottage, Amazing Gardens within a Gated Estate - True European Charm! located?

Situated in Soquel, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Capitola Historical Museum, Capitola Mercantile and Capitola Beach. Capitola Wharf and Esplanade Park Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful properties, great location, and kind host, will book again for our next vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage on lovely grounds with gardens and a European feel! I rented this for my son's college graduation for our family and had a wonderful celebration!! A truely wonderful experience!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful magical quiet gorgeous gardens plenty of parking nice people
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The property was in a perfect location and the yard was beautifully maintained. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. One thing we were looking forward to was the hot tub, but there is no hot tub like the description states. The twin mattresses were very tall for our kids (4 and 6) so we had to move them to the floor so they wouldn’t fall off. Other than that I would definitely recommend this amazing property and hope to come back one day! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical Property

We had an absolutely wonderful time at this magical property. The host was lovely and we had an idyllic few days of relaxation here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

Beautiful guest house and access to an amazing property
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best place I have ever stayed

What a great place to stay. Beautiful accommodations and lovely landscaping. Super soft bedding … And an official sized bocce ball court!!! I will be back for a vacation visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2022
So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Look forward to seeing you again. Best, Bjorg
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ten stars out of five. This is an incredible stay. The cottage is on a property owned by an artist. Every aspect of the house and grounds shows her care and sensitivity. The garden is extensive and beautifully designed and maintained. It is surrounded by fields and forest for peace and privacy. All the furnishings and art in the cottage are high quality. Bjorg was very responsive to all my questions and made me feel welcomed and pampered. The only problem was the initial entry to the property. Google Maps had bed directions and I could not reach her by phone. I did find the street address and the picture of the gate helped. And she came to welcome me and everything was wonderful after that.The location is ideal for exploring the area. Soquel has some excellent gourmet food options and it is only 15 minutes to Santa Cruz. It is freeway close to Monterey and the entire Bay Area. It is such a pleasure to just stay there and enjoy the property and prepare your own meals in the comfortable kitchen and eat outside at the table in the garden.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving Gathering

Beautiful property and great location to see all the wonderful things in the area. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay for UCSC graduation weekend!

We loved every moment of our stay at this amazing property! Gorgeous gardens to wander, bocce ball in the evenings and outstanding accommodations. The owner and property manager went out of their way to make our stay special and enjoyable! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Soquel garden

Beautiful spot, super close to town. Lots of room to roam, bocce ball, many spots to enjoy. We’ll definitely be back!!
Stayed 15 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly exceptional!

This property is unbelievable! Beautiful grounds, wonderful cottage. The host is incredibly gracious and everyone associated with the property was
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical Cottage in Magical Gardens

This special hideaway was so peaceful, whimsical, wonderful mattresses. The cottage is on 8 acres of gorgeous land and you can walk around it. If you want a peaceful, lovely stay on an amazing property look no further. The owner was wonderful and magical too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply grand

This was our third visit and we will be returning again. Speaks for itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Beyond words to describe. So many delights around the grounds. Our second visit and we can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property

We were visiting our daughter who attends UC Santa Cruz and wanted a place not too far from campus. This property was perfect! It was just 20 minutes from the college and wow is it gorgeous! The cottage is warm, welcoming and comfortable. The property is private and secluded, perfect for anyone who likes to spend time outdoors. This place is a true gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Secret Garden

Going into the gates takes your breathe away with the gardens and pathways and home and cottages. My 96 year old mother and I stayed for a long weekend for a family wedding at another location. (But this is the Perfect wedding venue!). My mother said the whole stay was perfect and she would recommend this location to everyone. Everything was provided, the art work and sculptures in the cottage and throughout the estate are stunning. Caroline helped settle us in and and gave us the freedom to walk throughout the grounds. A weekend that will never be forgotten.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

Our daughter lives in Capitola in a tiny apartment. This was the perfect space to gather. The six of us were able to eat outside at our place and cook our own meal for her 25th birthday. The cottage was clean, beautiful and well appointed. The grounds are gorgeous. Plenty of space to walk around and a variety of places to sit outside. Our only surprise was that it is also a wedding venue and our cottage was along the perimeter of the grounds., so one of the nights we had that going on but it didn’t impact our stay except for the noise and people asking directions to the restroom
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding

If this place is available while you are searching VRBO, I urge you to snatch it up immediately, before somebody else does. This two-bedroom two-bath cottage was perfect for our family of four. It is one of several houses on a large estate, though I think this is the only one rented out on a short-term basis. The entire property is covered in fantabulous gardens. In addition to the spacious (for 4) interior, there are several outdoor sitting areas to enjoy the gardens and wildlife (lots of bunnies, birds, lizards, and butterflies). The quaint town of Soquel is just 1.5 miles away, where you can find several coffee shops, restaurants, wine bars, and retail. Capitola is just a little farther, and it has even more restaurants and retail, including a Trader Joe's to stock the fridge and pantry. We were in the area for a wedding, and the rest of the family stayed at a Marriott Courtyard in Santa Cruz. They were all envious when we showed them pics of our lovely cottage. Also, Soquel seems so much cleaner and safer than Santa Cruz, which suffers all the problems that have made most California cities unsafe and undesirable for tourists. While you are in Soquel, be sure to consider the 50-minute drive to Monterey to visit the aquarium. The $60 tickets were higher than I remember from our previous visit (30 years ago), but it is worth every penny. To avoid the crowds, try to go on a weekday afternoon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is on a beautifully landscape gated property but still within a short distance of the ocean. If you’re looking for a quiet and peaceful getaway, I highly recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secret Paradise

if you are looking for a retreat from the hustle and bustle of life, this is is your place. The host, cottage, and garden grounds were wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Estate-like stay

Beautiful & well appointed 2 bd/2ba cottage on a former event venue set at foot of Santa Cruz mtns. Patios/outdoor space galore, hot tub & bbq. Fully equipped kitchen & cable tv. Owner Bjorg was very accommodating. A 10 min drive to Capitola beach/wharf. Perfect if you’re looking for a bit of piece & quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding

Extremely nice host Björk, more than happy to visit again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property

It was a great stay. Incredibly accommodating. Very clean, and beautiful grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls trip

Renting the property and contact with the owner was excellent. She is extremely kind and very accommodating. She left us a welcome bottle of wine and snacks. So very kind. One suggestion is that when it’s warm the house gets very hot and stuffy, so providing fans for each room and keeping the temperature in the house low would be a huge help and make the stay extremely comfortable. Overall it was an amazing place for our girls reunion. Thank you so much Bjorg!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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