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Charming & Private Santa Cruz Cottage 3 Blocks from the Beach

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Terrace/patio
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Keywords: Bungalow

Property manager

Kim James and Pam Greene

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE HOUSE.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pet fee $50 per pet / stay. Pls provide pet detail

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Charming Private Santa Cruz Cottage 3 Blocks Beach
Charming Private Cottage 3 Blocks Beach
Charming Private Santa Cruz 3 Blocks Beach
Charming Private 3 Blocks Beach
Charming Private Santa Cruz Cottage 3 Blocks Beach
Charming Private Cottage 3 Blocks Beach
Charming Private Santa Cruz 3 Blocks Beach
Charming Private 3 Blocks Beach
Charming Private Santa Cruz Cottage 3 Blocks From the Beach
Charming Private 3 Blocks

About the neighborhood

Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this 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?

Check-out 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.

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Charming & Private Santa Cruz Cottage 3 Blocks from the Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 193 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cara A.

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

Lovely cottage for friends & family, and dog friendly

Great spot. Super clean. Enjoyed the fenced in yard for the pups. Lots of nice amenities, plenty of towels, wood for the outdoor fireplace. Extra nice touch was the dog treats and wine as a welcome. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

Break from Winter

The cottage was really thoughtfully put together. And very well stocked with things that made it very comfortable. Instructions about how to use things ie: fireplace/a/c/patio lights etc were clear and everything worked perfectly. I loved the privacy of the yard and spent a good amount of time on the front porch. All in all it was lovely
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie N.

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

Perfect!

This was our first time visiting Santa Cruz. We loved this little house with privacy and fenced in yard for our dog. Standing at the end of the street you can see the beach. This is one of our favorite vacation rentals.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Cara A.

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

Cute cottage near the harbor

Very clean and updated kitchen and bathrooms. Perfect spot for me and my small dog for a long weekend. I'm already back here again now with my sister and nephew for his fall school break. :) Really nice hosts, they left wine for my first stay and treats for the dog. I will be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Perfect Santa Cruz Hide-Away

Three blocks from the Twin Lakes Beach, less than a mile from The Boardwalk and Seabright Beach ... all really walkable. Hidden away at the end of a short dead end street. Far enough from the Main street to be quiet but also close enough to hop onto with ease. Very pet friendly, especially with the enclosed front yard. Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Two Gals on Adventures

Just fantastic and restful!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A. P.

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

Home away from home-plus!

We were blown away by the attention to detail of this place! From the welcome wine, and dog treats to the abundance of luxurious towels/linens. Nothing was missing! Even the outdoor fire was ready to go! It is stylishly appointed and extremely comfortable! Loved every bit of being there!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JULIE H.

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

Easter Family fun

Thank you for a lovely stay to enjoy precious family time. The rain delayed beach time which just created time for us to cook and watch movies together. Lovely host - would enjoy staying here again !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

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

Santa Cruz Cottage

A cozy and well equipped house near the beach. We appreciated the cleanliness, clear communication from the owners, and the relaxing back yard.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shanti G.

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

Cozy get away!

My toddler, dog and I met my mom and two aunts in Santa Cruz for a long weekend and this place was perfect! Had everything for a comfortable stay! Loved the style and the layout, the yard is perfect, even with some rainy weather! Great location! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely my favorite property rental ever! Location- awesome! Charm-awesome! Attention to details such as s’mores fixin’s & fire pit- awesome! Pet/kid friendliness- awesome! Would give the beach cottage 1 million stars if I could 👏👏☀️🏖️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cris N.

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

Amazing house on a quiet street

We stayed in this nice house with 4 adults and it was perfect! The outdoor area was great to hang out in, and had a little fireplace to keep warm. The location was close to the beach and just a 5 minute bike ride from the boardwalk. I will hopefully be staying here again if I ever make it back to Santa Cruz.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN B.

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

A great place to explore the Monterey Bay region

We spent a month at the house in early 2025 to get out of the Midwest cold. The house met all our expectations and needs.Checkin was a breeze and the hosts included a welcoming gift for us and the dog.The house was as described and comfortable. The bed in the main bedroom was comfy and the bathrooms had all amenities needed.We (especially the dog) enjoyed the fenced in yard. The hammock, deck, grill, and firepit were all handy and functional albeit a little cold for the season of our stay.The beach is 3 blocks down the street, Plenty of area to walk and the dog to chase balls and waves. The Harbor is a also a fun place to walk and see all the ships and sailboats. We heard seals but didn't see them.All in all, the house was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay T.

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

Cutest Beach Cottage!

This cute beach cottage was just perfect for our family of four! Perfect location and so comfortable, with absolutely everything we could have possibly needed! We loved that we were able to bring our pup with us on this trip. The yard was so nice and we were thrilled with the wood burning fireplace outside - what a fun addition! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024