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Beach nearby, beach towels
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 6580 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Seaside stay .A stay at this Eastside Santa Cruz vacation home places you steps from Sunny Cove Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Santa Maria's Beach. Twin Lakes State Beach and Lincoln Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Main Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brady's Yacht Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach

Sharing Gates by the Sea

Walk about 60 yards to some of the warmest beaches in Santa Cruz: Sunny Cove and St. Mo's at Corcoran Lagoon. Play in the sand, boogie board, wander a long stretch of beach, explore the tide pools, and enjoy the sunset. Walk to nearby restaurants. The cottage is located halfway between the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and Capitola Village (two scenic miles each way).

The little beach house was once a part of a 1900s Victorian resort, the Hotel Villa del Mar, now a retreat center on 19th Avenue. Built in 1899, the 580 square foot cottage has personality and charm. The peaked redwood-paneled ceiling makes the living room feel spacious. The cottage can sleep up to six guests over eight years old. Kids welcome. Please note that the bedrooms are very small and access to the one bathroom is through the main bedroom. There is a queen bed in the bedroom, and a single couch in the living room. The private, sun porch room has a double sofa bed, and is used as a small, second bedroom. The cozy garden surrounding the house is fully fenced.

Recent renovations: the bathroom has a new tiled shower and floor; the exterior is now a "beach cottage" aqua, and the porch room was insulated and refreshed.

Property manager

Jeanne Adams

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoke outside only. No smoking inside cottage.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Unit size: 580 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Great for a small family. Fully fenced yard.

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
Note from host: Fireworks are illegal in Santa Cruz County
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Fireworks are illegal in Santa Cruz County For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 14.9 mi (26-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Santa Maria's Beach and 4-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach to downtown Santa Cruz?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Twin Lakes.

Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 224 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Owen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Great location. Nice beaches and neighborhood. Relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanette S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Cottage

The Cottage was very cute and super clean. The neighborhood is quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable cottage.

Relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

Needed a place to stay for a show in Felton. This property was perfect. 20 minutes from the venue by car and five minutes to the ocean on foot. Everything as described. Intimate outdoor environment and cozy indoors.Had a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness

uncomfortable

Ants unusable seating in side yard misrepresented "private back yard" difficult to walk around master bed window latches broken no blackout curtains
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Eric T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place, but one of the beds is fragile / almost broken; gets hot in summer

This place is pretty nice and cute, and has a great location. It's a bit tight on space, but we knew that going in. My main complaint is that the fold-out couch in the living room is very fragile. It has instructions about how to pull it out gently, etc., which we followed; but no matter how careful we were, the fold-out part always collapsed after a few minutes of light usage. So we told our son to sleep on the other half of it, which is the main couch part. The place also gets pretty hot in the summer, and has limited ventilation. We went in August and the outdoor weather was quite pleasant, but the house heated up during the day anyway. You can open the windows, but that doesn't make the cool air come inside. There's a unit of some kind in the main room, but it has no labeling or instructions, and seems to only do heating. It's lucky that I brought a small fan with us from home, but even still the place was pretty hot by the late afternoon / evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

So relaxing!

This cottage is super cute and steps away from the beaches, coffee and food. I would definitely stay there again! Check in and check out were super easy which added to the relaxation we were seeking on this vacation. Instructions for everything were super clear. I didn’t have to bother Jeannie at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew R.

Good beach access

This property was in a nice location. We were able to walk to two beaches, some local restaurants, and the Sunday farmers market.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Stay

The cottage is cute, comfortable and had everything we needed. Our only suggestion is to invest in some small area fans for warm days since there is no AC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little cottage

We stayed here for Fourth of July weekend and had a wonderful time. Very close walk to the beach and a quick drive to the mystery spot and boardwalk. We loved the house just not the ants in the kitchen. Other than that it was perfect and we’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We had a nice stay in this little cottage. It is small but cute and fit our family of four well. We loved walking to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seastar

Couple with 2 small kids max. Host is terrific and such a cute cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Sweet Sister Time

We loved this little cottage for our sister retreat, quaint and cozy just as expected. The accommodations met our expectations as was advertised. Only thing we were left wanting was a cleaner landscape outside to sit and enjoy at night, seemed the yard keeper hadn't made it out in a bit. So grateful to found this place though!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

The interior of the house is clean, comfortable and well equipped. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T., Berkeley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

great location

We three adults stayed here for 2 nights. It was charming and in a good location. Having the bathroom attached to the bedroom was ok for us but not great. The sofa bed in the living room was broken. I managed ok on it but a large person and certainly 2 would not. It's a sweet place for up to 3-4 people if they share a bed--definitely cozy--(great shower!)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming cottage

Had a two month stay while my girlfriend and I were looking for housing. The accommodation was a perfect fit and in a great location. Would recommend!
Stayed 57 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Passing through

Nice property. Slightly awkward bedrooms. Bathroom accessed through a bedroom. Only heaters are space heaters which worked okay. Front porch/bedroom is on a somewhat busy road. A little loud in that bedroom during busy traffic times. Good access to the ocean and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Cozy and lovely, super close to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Great location and cozy feel. Can get warm mid-day in summer. Would come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jessica f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach property.

A cute little cottage. Although it was small, it was quite comfortable. The highlight of the trip was the beach around the corner. Such a beautiful Sandy Cove. We would stay there again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful beach cottage

We had a perfect little vacation at Jeanne’s beach cottage. It was everything g we hoped it would be. Quiet, clean, charming, very close to the beach. Jeanne was responsive and kind and we are grateful for her hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara M., Carbondale

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful sanctuary

This property is everything we needed. Quiet place to rest. Sunny cove and the ocean is right in the backyard and you can hear the waves come in at night. So soothing 😌 Jeanne was a clear communicator and helpful during our stay. She was super responsive on any questions too. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your special space ✨️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Penny N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday vacation

Was a wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A., Southern California

Liked: Cleanliness

Santa Cruz Cousin Invasion!

This fabulous beach cottage was perfect for our needs. We had 4 adults and we were very comfortable. The location is wonderful. It is a short minute to the cove, tide pools and the beach. The Wharf to Wharf race came by on Sunday and it was fun watching and cheering the runners on. Communication with the owner was a breeze. The cottage was very clean and the kitchen had everything you would need to cook a big meal or pack a picnic. Five stars for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023