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Delightfully Remodeled Beach Cottage with Ocean Views

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A marina with numerous boats docked along the waterway.
A living room with a glass coffee table, a TV, and a bookshelf.
A wooden deck with a green sofa and white chairs, overlooking a street with houses and a clear sky.
A yellow house with a porch, surrounded by a wooden fence and various plants.
A kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a wooden island with chairs, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
With beach views, this cottage accommodates 8 guests across 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It features a yard and patio for outdoor enjoyment. Nearby activities include game walks, surfing, and fishing, while the Santa Cruz Harbor and Harbor Beach provide additional attractions. The property is pet-friendly and offers access to nearby golf.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Seabright Beach
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Yard
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Seabright Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Delightfully Remodeled Beach Cottage with Ocean Views

This charming beach cottage was completely rebuilt ten years ago. Enter the front gate and you are on deck with views of the ocean. Built in benches provide ample seating for outside dining or just relaxing. A beautifully landscaped yard is fenced in for children's safety.

The ground level of this home features a great room with cathedral ceilings, a beautiful kitchen with pantry, and a master suite with a bathroom with a large shower with glass tile accents.

The upstairs is private master suite with ocean views and a bathroom with tub/shower combination.

The basement is ideal for a children or teen age suite. It has new wood floors. There are 2 twin beds and a new queen bed for sleeping. A huge TV , toys games, and books are provided. There is a third bathroom with a shower off this room. A washer and dryer are also located downstairs.

The description says the home sleeps 6 but it is best suited for 2 or 4 adults and up to 2-4 children. The children's suite is on the lower level and has twin beds and a queen size bed. The 2 master suites provide comfortable king size beds.
















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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great play room/bedroom available.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Upon owners approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No gatherings of more than 10 people. No loud music or any noise that will disturb our neighbors after 10:00 pm.
If you use our beach towels, please wash, dry and put away before you leave.
Make sure the garbage is out on Monday evening. Pick up is very early Tuesday morning. Do your best to sort and recycle, please.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 329310vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Harbor Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Seabright Beach - 1 min drive - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪California Wraps - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Betty Burgers - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Delightfully Remodeled Beach Cottage with Ocean Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Delightfully Remodeled Beach Cottage with Ocean Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Delightfully Remodeled Beach Cottage with Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightfully Remodeled Beach Cottage with Ocean Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Delightfully Remodeled Beach Cottage with Ocean Views located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this cottage is steps from Twin Lakes State Beach and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Harbor Beach and Santa Cruz Harbor are also within 10 minutes.

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. 210 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 219 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great time here and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
I’m so glad you had a good time! Thanks for leaving the house so nice!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach house. We had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2026
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review on our beach house. I’m so glad you ladies had a good time !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay! The house was warm, comfortable, and in an amazing location — being able to walk to the beach and harbor made the trip feel especially easy and relaxing. It was also a great setup for our family with a toddler and our dog, and we really appreciated the thoughtful touches like the baby gates and all the helpful local recommendations.The hosts were kind, responsive, and welcoming throughout our stay. We felt very well taken care of and would happily stay here again for another Santa Cruz getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for writing such a thoughtful review of our beach house. We are always happy to hear that our visitors enjoyed their stay here. Your positive comments were much appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Walk to the beach, restaurants, coffee shop, market, etc. 3 floors each with a bedroom and bathroom. Quiet at night and can hear the waves. We'll stocked. We come each year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
Thank you. We look forward to you coming back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 3rd stay at this property. The location is perfect! Great view of the ocean. Walk to Twin Lakes beach or sit on the deck to get some sun. Nice walk to the harbor where you can find El Palomar Mexican food, Java Junction, Crow’s Nest and the Beach Market which is in the parking lot of the Crow’s Nest. Marie is a great hostess. Already looking forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2026
Thanks so much for writing such a nice review. We always look forward to hearing from you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house provides a comfortable place to stay in a great location near a fantastic beach, harbor and many great walks. We especially appreciate the pet friendly accommodation.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2026
We are always happy to have you come to our house! Please hurry back!😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an absolutely delightful home. Marie is a great host and very communicative and responsive to messages. Perfect location. Loved being able to walk the dogs on the beach early in the morning. Comfortable beds, clean, just as described with plenty of space for our family to sprawl out and a stocked kitchen. The dogs loved being able to lounge on the enclosed front deck and watch all the people coming and going. It was the perfect home base for our adventures in town and we had a lovely stay. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
Thanks for such a nice review . I’m glad that.you enjoyed your stay and the house met your expectations. We were very pleased with how nice you left the house. It was most appreciated!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect size & great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for our family. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a family home and our host was amazing!! So happy they shared their he and space with our family. You could see the beach from the front porch and we left our windows open at night to hear the waves crashing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful place to stay while visiting Santa Cruz. House has everything you need…fully stocked kitchen, BBQ, boogie boards and chairs for the beach…and just a block from the water. We spent plenty of time on the front deck enjoying the view. Hosts were welcoming and easy to contact if needed. We’ll be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Loved this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second year staying at this place love that it's so close to the beach. Place has everything you need and is in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 5 came to Santa Cruz came here for a fun coastal vacay visiting friends. This property was everything we could want. Walking distance from a beautiful beach , plenty of space , pet friendly and a good price. We will definitely reserve here again and would recommend it !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2026
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a great review. We are very fortunate to be able to share this house with people who enjoy it as much as we do!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage has a great location in a neighborhood with lots of fun places to walk to.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was very well located and had more room than expected. The property manager was very easy to work with and we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoy the house so much. Well appointed and the location is perfect for our family and the things we enjoy doing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Stay

Great location to stay , super close to the beach Short drive to all food and shops averaging 10-12 minute drive Great folks to rent from
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2024
Thanks for your review of our beach house! It’s so nice when our visitors take the time to write. We’re always glad to hear they enjoyed their stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our favorite Santa Cruz house. The location can’t be beat, a block from the beach with easy walks to Crows Nest, Harbor Cafe, Deke’s Deli & Market and Java Junction. When the Murray Street Bridge finally reopens, it’s an easy walk to the other side of the Harbor. This is the perfect house for our family with different levels so we all have our own space. The grandkids love having their own room downstairs. We love watching a movie curled up on the cozy sofa or just sitting on the front deck with a cup of coffee or evening cocktail watching the waves crashing on the beach. The house is well equipped with everything you need from kitchen appliances to beach chairs. We hope to come here for many more years.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
Thank you so much for writing such a glowing review. We are so happy to have you come every year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Host was amazing and thoughtful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2024
Thank you for your nice review. I was happy to help your mom and aunt during a difficult time. You are a good son!😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place for our group. Three levels each with its own bathroom. All with TVs. There is a patio up front and in front of the unit which ch we used. We BbQ twice. The big plus is location. It’s a short walk to the beach which allowed dogs. The house was also good for dogs due to fence and access to dirt in front and side of unit. Couch was comfy and kitchen has all the utensils you might want. We had some trouble figuring out our stove and microwave but eventually figured it out. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home

Amazing home so close to the beach with terrific hosts. We love staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were very receptive to communications, they were very helpful with questions etc. Lovely remodeled home with a wonderful kitchen. We could hear the waves from the master bedroom, such a wonderful week for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay

We had another fantastic family vacation at this property in Twin Lakes. What a great location to the beach, food, boardwalk, etc. We highly recommend for your family stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

very nice home in a perfect location. Close to the beach, stores, restaurants. Great place!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. You are welcome back anytime!

About the host

Hosted by Marie Lore

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We love our beach house and are excited about sharing it with others. We hope they enjoy it as much as we have. We have been married for over 50 yrs. and have 3 married children and 7 grandchildren. Rick has been in the construction business for most of his life and I recently retired as real estate agent for Alain Pinel Realtors in Saratoga. We live in Los Gatos, a short trip over the hill from Santa Cruz.

Why they chose this property

We bought this home many years ago as a rental for college students. We always hoped we would be able to rebuild it for ourselves in the future. It was a great dream come true when we completed the remodel.

What makes this property unique

We love that we can walk everywhere from this home. The popular Twin Lakes beach is just a short block away. Bon fires light up the beach in the evening, sail boat races can be viewed from our deck, and lively beach volley ball games are a common occurrence. Don't miss the ukelele concert on Saturday mornings in front of the Java Junction. There are excellent restaurants within walking distance. We especially enjoy the Crows Nest upstairs on Weds. night when the sail boat races are taking place. Johnnie's Harborside, the Java Junction, El Palomar, and Lago di Coma are also favorites of ours. Deke's market on 7th Ave. is a great place for sandwiches and various grocery sundries. There are public tennis courts and a great kids park a few minutes away on 7th Ave. We also enjoy walking and riding bikes on the harbor road where the sea otters, seals, and pelicans are always entertaining. The Santa Cruz Beach Board Walk is a 5-minute drive away with the famous wooden roller coaster and many other thrilling rides for all ages. A 18-hole minature golf course at the boardwalk is also a good way to spend an afternoon. Downtown Santa Cruz and Capitola nearby offer unique shopping opportunities, movie theaters, and other excellent restaurants.
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