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

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Soquel, CA

Capitola Beach8 min drive
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk10 min drive
Mystery Spot12 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)82 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

About this property

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

Rancho Soquel is a 15 acre estate accessed by a private gate. Located in Soquel, California, a mere three mile drive from the beaches at the Capitola Esplanade. Guests may enjoy a leisurely walk through the beautiful gardens across the many bridges through the lovely grounds and perhaps through the forest to the Bocce Ball Court. The Super Cottage features it's own private walkway to the front patio. Guests may enjoy dining outside in the covered patio or inside. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms and a full kitchen the super cottage comfortably accommodates a family of four. Complete with cable, wifi, fireplace and washer and dryer and a private hot tub. Sliding glass doors lead from the master bedroom to the back deck. Conveniently centralized between Monterey and San Francisco.

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Tennis court

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Soquel

This cottage is located in Soquel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting.

Soquel, CA

What's nearby

Ocean Street - 8 min drive
Capitola Beach - 8 min drive
Santa Cruz Wharf - 9 min drive
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min drive
Mystery Spot - 12 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Pizza My Heart - 4 min drive
Taco Bell - 3 min drive
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - 3 min drive
Crumbl Cookies - Capitola - 3 min drive
Panda Express - 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.

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 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Capitola Historical Museum and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Capitola Beach. Capitola Mercantile and Capitola Wharf are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

6 Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

24 Jan 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie C., Springboro Ohio

8 Dec 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

John P.

15 Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

6 Aug 2023

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