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Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 6580 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • 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).

What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min drive - 1.2 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
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Harbor Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brady's Yacht Club - ‬4 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.

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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

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Unplug space heaters Close windows
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Events

No events allowed
Fireworks are illegal in Santa Cruz County

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoke outside only. No smoking inside cottage.

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.