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Charming & Private Santa Cruz Cottage 3 Blocks from the Beach

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Front of house
Kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area
Queen master bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 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.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pet fee $50 per pet / stay. Pls provide pet detail
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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

Property # 359687vb
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. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl 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 hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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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
  • Seabright Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ocean Street - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Betty Burgers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming & Private Santa Cruz Cottage 3 Blocks from the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Charming & Private Santa Cruz Cottage 3 Blocks from the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming & Private Santa Cruz Cottage 3 Blocks from the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming & Private Santa Cruz Cottage 3 Blocks from the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming & Private Santa Cruz Cottage 3 Blocks from the Beach located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Twin Lakes State Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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. 205 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 209 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacklyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so COZY and perfect for our group! So close to the beach and plenty of places to go out to eat within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is great with all the amenities you can need, clean, cozy, an easy walk to the beach and good parking spaces. The hosts were wonderful and answered all our questions promptly. We are looking forward to staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at this wonderful Cottage. It was everything we wanted and more. The listing is very accurate. It is located at the end of a dead end street. It has a very secured fenced in yard which was perfect for our little dog. We loved the quietness and privacy. Thank you Kim and Pam! We look forward to next year when we visit Santa Cruz
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eliot N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and amenities, loved our stay, will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this vacation rental! Everything is geared toward creating a beautiful and relaxing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim, our host was amazing in terms of communication & helped to satisfy any need we had. The location is fantastic & every detail is thought of at the home. Would def recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities!! Host rapid response time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Santa Cruz - Triathlon Weekend

Incredible location. Beautiful getaway. Loved the privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rochelle c.

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

California Dreamin'

This is a perfect vacation cottage, great location, fully equipped, clean and comfortable!We will definitely be coming back! .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great and clean inside the fenced area. The appliances are very up to date. The street is very interesting, at first appearance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Great place for a quiet weekend

Cozy place and easy-to-work-with hosts. The hammock is in the perfect spot. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan S.

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

Perfect Beach Cottage

This was a wonderful home and the perfect setting for some relaxing beach fun with the whole family. Easy walk to the beach and great food. Would definitely stay here again when coming to Santa Cruz!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soraya I.

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

Very cozy and as described

We stayed for a long weekend and enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Wonderful Stay

Loved this cozy cottage by the beach. Cute little house for a small family. Nice outdoor space and you can't beat the location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Wonderful trip!

Such a lovely home! Very clean, well stocked with every amenity. Seabright beach was an easy walk. We would highly recommend this beautiful and conveniently located cozy home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

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

Fantastic accommodation- with lots of extras.

A great beach house in a fantastic location, clean and tidy with high end fixtures throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

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

Small but wonderful! Great place to stay while in Somo

Me friend and I really enjoyed our stay at this VRBO last weekend. It was super clean, very cute decor, and we found everything we needed and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis B.

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

Perfect getaway!

My fiancé and I spent the weekend here, and we couldn’t have asked for more. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert s.

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

Great family times

We had a great stay. Great location. Lots of great family walks. Thank you for allowing dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every once in a while you stay at a home that you can tell that the host really cares about their lodgers. This is that place. From the cleanliness of the property to the little touches and conveniences that make your vacation all that much easier and carefree. Kim and Pam go above and beyond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Fantastic rental!

We love this rental! It was the second time we visited Santa Cruz. It is a 10 and we highly recommend it!It is a nice quiet place with a fenced-in yard for our little dog. The Hosts have thought about everything!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara N.

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

Fantastic cottage!

Great location near the harbor and twin lakes. Very clean and appointed beautifully throughout. Love the outdoor area with plentiful seating and room for the doggos to explore. Highly recommend Kim and Pam's place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally A.

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

Beach Life

The house is great!! The doggies were very happy with the private yard and the location is close to everything:)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Excellent little cottage

We had a wonderful stay. The hosts were responsive and accessible. The house was clean and beautiful. Thank you for letting us stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kim James and Pam Greene

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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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