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Charming & Private Santa Cruz Cottage 3 Blocks from the Beach

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a welcoming sign.
A crowded beach with people swimming and walking along the shore, a rocky breakwater in the background, and buildings on the far side.
A house with a porch, two umbrellas, and a sign that reads "Gone Surfing".
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with blinds, and two wall-mounted lamps.
A living room with a sofa, a patterned armchair, a small table, a bookshelf, and a fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
A 2-bedroom cottage near the sea accommodates 5 guests and features 2 bathrooms. Enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, and biking, with access to a marina for water sports. The property includes a patio and is pet-friendly, located near Santa Cruz Harbor and Twin Lakes State Beach.

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • 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
    Close to Seabright Beach
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

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, Seabright Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪61 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
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
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 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 cycling and hiking/biking trails 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
  • Harbor Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Seabright Beach - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪California Wraps - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Betty Burgers - ‬10 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 mile (2 km) of Twin Lakes State Beach, Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Santa Cruz Harbor and Harbor Beach 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. 214 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 218 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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach cottage with everything you could need. Quick walk to the beach and a perfect little yard for our dog. Great communication with the hosts as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfull happy property!! I say happy because the dogs love the front yard.They enjoy it as much as we do. Location is great. Walk to the Crow's Nest andbeach. Beach chairs, wagon, towels are all provided to make it an easy stay:)We have stayed here three times and will be back!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fabulous place to stay. Very clean and lovely. Great neighborhood, very quiet. Perfect space for the dogs, too! We look forward to returning next trip to Santa Cruz!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Loved the place and the location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was the perfect little gem for a weekend getaway in Santa Cruz. Harbor and beach are in close walking distance. The house is in a quiet dead-end street with a lovely porch and private garden out front inviting you to relax. The beds are very comfortable, and bathrooms and kitchen are equipped with everything needed and more. The hosts were fast to respond and very helpful. We couldn't be happier with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very private. The vintage fireplace outside was awesome. The house was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing experience at the Santa Cruz cottage. Kim and Pam were excellent hosts and made the whole process wonderful. The cottage was spotless and absolutely darling! We also appreciated all the insight and tips given. Communication and hospitality was over the top! We’d love to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

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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