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Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach

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Living room view from entry
Sectional sofa with queen size sleeper
Living area
Living area
Fireplace in living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pleasure Point Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach

This adorable one bedroom cottage is centrally located in Santa Cruz, one block from Santa Maria beach - a vast sandy stretch of beach for sunset strolls and beach play. The cottage is within walking distance of Starbucks, an amazing italian deli, Sunday Farmer's Market, two taquerias and a great italian restaurant.

The cottage is behind our main home and has a charming, small yard and side entrance. We offer a Cal King Bed, Queen Sofa Sleeper and full kitchen.

The space:
This is a guest cottage behind our home. With beach living, we are all fairly close together (neighbor included). We try and offer as much privacy as possible and please know that noise can travel easily between homes. We ask that you respect quiet hour times.

The full kitchen offers an array of amenities including a Nespresso Coffee Maker, Milk Frother, Toaster/Oven/Air Fryer, Ninja blender, Ice Maker, Dishwasher, full-size oven and cooktop. We offer an array of coffees and tea.

The main bedroom has a Cal King bed and offers a large screen TV and full closet for storage.

The living room has a sofa sleeper that has a queen bed and includes a TV and Sonos system for music or TV.

The bathroom has a tub/shower combo with a jetted tub and handheld shower.

As we live close by, we are happy to provide special requests or offer additional speciality appliances if we have them.

Guest access:
The side yard and the front yard are your small outdoor oasis.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please place the key back in the lockbox. Thank you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Santa Cruz County has a strictly enforced noise ordinance – Quiet Hours are between 10:00pm and 8:00am.
Also, we do not allow any gatherings larger than 6 people in our home.
We strictly prohibit the use of fireworks as fireworks are illegal in the County of Santa Cruz.

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
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
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 near the beach, this cottage is in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz. 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. Windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pleasure Point Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Seabright Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Point Market - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach on 22 Aug 2026 start from AU$330, 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 Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this cottage is steps from Santa Maria's Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very clean, nicely appointed rental, in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were such a short walk from the waves and very comfortable. We loved it and want to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The East Cliff Beach Cottage was absolutely perfect for our 3 night stay in Santa Cruz. Easy check-in, clean, comfortable and well appointed. A for bathroom amenities- super soft towels and high quality supplies (soap, shampoo, etc.). It’s private, secure, and spacious feeling for a condensed footprint. We will happily return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful 1 Bedroom cottage behind owners main residence. Private entrance, plenty of amenities such as kitchen equipment ie: coffee, blender,microvave etc... Beautifully arranged as in furniture and access to blankets, towels, pillows. Actually more than enough for the two of us. Overall so very comfortable and cozy. We will be back for sure. The hosts were very gracious and welcoming and checked in with us to ensure we had all we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Shannon Demma

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I am an interior designer in Santa Cruz and live in the house in front of the rental with my husband and two teenage kids. We built and remodeled both our home and the cottage 20 years ago with a keen attention to detail and craft. We love our home and the neighborhood and hope to share it with our guests.

Why they chose this property

We love our expansive, sandy beach - beach walks and sunsets are the best. Our neighbor has some amazing local restaurants within walking distance along with the Sunday Farmer's Market.

What makes this property unique

The craft put into the home and yard. Every piece of wood and stone was placed with intention and a love of design and building.

Languages:

Spanish

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