Santa Cruz Family House

26th Avenue Garden Cottage by the Sea Santa Cruz, California Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 190701

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Location: Santa Cruz, Central Coast, California, USA (30 minutes from San Jose.45 minutes from Monterey.) View Map

Accommodations:  House, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)

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Custom built in 2000, this 1500 square foot, two bedroom, 1 bath house has lots to offer the active beach loving family.
This ideally located home is one block from 26th Avenue beach and conveniently located in mid town Santa Cruz, 2 miles from Capitola and downtown Santa Cruz.
This house is a breath of fresh air with vaulted ceilings, and several skylights throughout for a spacious and naturally lighted kitchen and living area.
The gourmet kitchen is a food lovers delight, focused around a granite island for easy gathering and food prep.The kitchen is stocked with basic cooking essentials such as oils,spices,sugars and baking goods.There are fresh flowers throughout the house for each guest.
*Provision services or catering can be provided by request. For example, local farmers market produce, fresh local fish, or meat from the famous Corralitos market.
In addition to the comforts of this sunlit home, guests can enjoy the fireplace on cool Central Coast evenings. You can also enjoy the deluxe hot tub and convenient outdoor shower after a surf session or beach run.
For the working vacation, wireless high speed internet is available throughout the house.
Active families will appreciate this house has available wetsuits, boogie boards, beach chairs, wagon, beach toys, jogger stroller, and various size bicycles with helmets.We can also recommend wonderful babysitters.The new Live Oak library is a short walk away and is surrounded by Corcoran Lagoon which is home to Great White Herons and many other types of animals and birds.The Simpkins swim center is also close by and offers many options for swimming and playing for children and adults.There is wood for bon fires,a small portable BB-Q and table provided for beach parties.There are so many great things to do in our neighborhood that it is possible to spend a week and never have to drive anywhere.

Vacation Rental Features

  • Amenities
    • Washer
    • Dryer
    • Linens Provided
    • Garage
    • Covered Parking
    • Off Street Parking
    • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
    • Gas Fireplace
    • Wood Fireplace
  • Beds
    • King Bed
    • Twin/Single Bed
    • Crib
  • Entertainment
    • Private Hot Tub
    • Cable/Satellite TV
    • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
    • DVD
    • VCR
    • Video Library
    • CD Player
    • Stereo System
  • Kitchen
    • Full Kitchen
    • Cooking Utensils Provided
    • Refrigerator
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Ice Maker
    • Catering Available
  • Outdoor Features
    • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
    • Deck/Patio
  • Communications
    • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
  • Suitability
    • No Pets Allowed
    • Kid Friendly
    • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Activities
    • Golf
    • Tennis
    • Shopping
    • Kayaking
    • Sailing
    • Boating
    • Swimming
    • Surfing
    • Windsurfing
    • Biking
    • Mountain Biking
    • Wildlife Viewing
    • Fishing
    • Health/Beauty Spa
    • Basketball Court
    • Antiquing
    • Live Theatre
    • Miniature golf
    • Horseback Riding
    • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
    • Fitness Center/Gym
    • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
    • Museums
    • Shelling
    • Hiking
    • Rock Climbing
    • Restaurants

 

Rate Details (In US Dollars)

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$250/night 2 day minimum in the off season.(5 day min. high)$1800/week.
Additional $100 Cleaning Fee & $300 Security Deposit.
Cash,Check or Pay Pal. Check-In 3 pm & Check-Out 10 am.
10% occupancy tax
Off season rates available Oct-March
one week/7 day stay
early check-in, late checkout available upon owner approval

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

Dates available:Year Round,low weekly rates October.-March.Excluding holidays
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates

Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

Map & Owner's Profile

 
 

26th Avenue Garden Cottage by the Sea

Year Purchased: 1997

Why the Owner Chose Santa Cruz

We built the house for ourselves to live in and we lived there for eight years until we grew out of it when our kids needed their own rooms.The house is perfectly set up for small families or a couple.We thought it would be great for a vacation house and it has worked out great for all of our guests.

The Unique Benefits at this House

The house is located a block up from one of the best beaches in Santa Cruz.It has a deluxe Dimension One spa,outdoor shower,beautifully landscaped yard,privacy plantings surrounding the property,two bikes and a baby jogger for guests to use and the inside is immaculately maintained.

Owner's Map of Santa Cruz

Andre has lived in Santa Cruz most of his life and I have lived here for twenty two years and we love it.We enjoy living in this area because there is so much to offer.We go to the beach as often as possible with our two young children.We also enjoy riding our bikes around town to the many wonderful places to see and enjoy in Santa Cruz.

 

Property Photos

Traveler Reviews (10)

26th Avenue Garden Cottage by the Sea
5/5

Happy New Year!

Guest: Tia (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 12/31/11 Review Submitted: 01/09/12

My friends and I had a wonderful NYE weekend at this house. It exceeded our expectations for a rental. It's the perfect location near great surf (the hook, 38th ave) and ocean. It was a nice touch to have the surf report ready for us. We really enjoyed taking the bikes for a cruise around the Pleasure Point area for coffee and sunsets. We took full advantage of the hot tub and grill outside. Although the owners (very friendly and nice) lived next store we felt like we had full privacy of the space. It was nice to know if we needed anything they were next door to answer questions or help. The indoor fireplace and fire pit made it feel nice and cozy. Everything you need is in the house or nearby! I highly recommend making this your next vacation rental. The description of the rental and pictures was right on target. I look forward to coming back soon! Thanks again for a fun stay in your rental house and great way to start off the new year!

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26th Avenue Garden Cottage by the Sea
5/5

Most relaxing, beautiful and convenient beach rental!

Guest: Emily (Woodland, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/16/11 Review Submitted: 09/22/11

This little cottage is even cuter in person!! My girlfriends and I arrived and were blown away with how darling it was and were in love right away. It is just walking distance from the beach and also walking distance to Pleasure Point if you want to go on an outing. Also only 10 minutes drive to downtown Santa Cruz and Capitola. It was cozy to relax in, the kitchen was fully stocked and the beds were so comfortable. We had such a great getaway weekend and enjoyed this cottage so much! We loved the jacuzzi and outdoor bbq, this house has everything you could need for a weekend away at the beach! Thanks again for a great stay, awesome renters!

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26th Avenue Garden Cottage by the Sea
5/5

Perfect Vacation Rental

Guest: Jen (Currently Traveling)
Date of Stay: 04/06/11 Review Submitted: 04/21/11

I love this house. I've stayed all over the Santa Cruz area and love to come back here. The space is clean, very well laid out, open and bright and love the hot tub! The owners couldn't be nicer and their children and animals all adorable. The location is perfect and well, couldn't get a better vacation rental in the area.

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26th Avenue Garden Cottage by the Sea
5/5

Brothers on a Lifetime Memory Trip

Guest: Kevin (Cumming, GA / Southeast USA)
Date of Stay: 06/17/10 Review Submitted: 07/03/10

My brother David and I visited this fabulous home to attend the 2010 US Open at Pebble Beach. Why is this a "must stay and see destination"? Location - only about 40 minutes from San Jose Airport, 45 minutes to Carmel/Pebble Beach, 90 minutes to San Francisco and Sausalito. The home is situated in a perfect suburban setting and is still only about 400 yards to the Pacific Ocean and 1.5 miles from downtown Santa Cruz...which is short ride by bike or car. Owners - two of the nicest people you could rent from....who give you space to relax and at the same time are there if you need them. Thanks Andre and Kathy! House Fittings - there is NOTHING that you could need when you stay in this home...nothing! The kitchen, appliances, utensils, dishes, etc...are everything you need. The furniture and beds are CLEAN and comfortable. TV's in living, bedroom, and kitchen! Sanitary - the house was immaculate...floors, bathroom, windows, rugs...all of it as clean as you could possibly ask for. Alway a concern on a vacation home - but this is well kept and no smell of any kind. Patio and Exterior Furnishings - the back patio is spacious with a clean functioning gas grill (we cooked steak & salmon), chairs, table, and umbrella....along with an outside firepit/cage if it gets chilly. Each night was a evening of talking, laughing, good food and drink along with music from the stereo. We drove the Pacific Coast Highway stopping for the sites from Santa Cruz all the way to Sausalito for lunch and then all the way to Carmel for Pebble Beach. If you want to have a beach vacation with access to some of the best sites in walkable, rideable, or driveable distances....THIS IS THE HOUSE TO RENT! Thrilled we found this and hope to be back to play at Pebble Beach and enjoy the Santa Cruz beach lifestyle again soon.

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26th Avenue Garden Cottage by the Sea
5/5

best beach house ever!

Guest: Elaine O. (Midwest)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/10

We had a wonderful week at this well-appointed and spotlessly clean cottage. Stocked the basics for summer fun (beach gear, grill, hot tub--even bikes!) and garnished with fresh flowers and top-end linens...this place was ideal for our family (husband/wife and two teen girls). The fireplace was cozy at night, too. We shopped the nearby farmer's markets and cooked up fresh food after long afternoons at the beach. I'd highly recommend this to any small family.

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26th Avenue Garden Cottage by the Sea
5/5

Wonderful Stay

Guest: Amber and Steve (Bay Area)
Date of Stay: 04/06/10 Review Submitted: 05/23/10

We stayed here last month with our 2 small children and it was absolutely perfect. We have stayed in over 15 vacation rentals and this is by far the best. The inside was immaculate and beautifully decorated, and the front and back yards are both just lovely. The kitchen was well stocked, the beds were very comfortable and there was a lot of attention to detail- towels rolled and ready by the hot tub, fresh flowers and even a gift basket upon arrival! The owners obviously put a lot of energy into making this a special place for their guests. We will never stay anyplace else when we return to Santa Cruz!

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26th Avenue Garden Cottage by the Sea
5/5

Our trip to Santa Cruz

Guest: Dj (Lodi ca)
Date of Stay: 03/14/10 Review Submitted: 03/22/10

Thanx to this cozy home and all the great stuff that came with it, our week in Santa Cruz was the best, the home was equipt with everything we needed for a great week, If your looking for a great home to rent for the week or even a couple days you can't go wrong with this place,with it being so close to the beach it was great for my teenage daughter and her friend to walk to the beach, I would definantly rent this place again

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26th Avenue Garden Cottage by the Sea
5/5

Guest: Kemset Moore (Eureka, Ca)
Date of Stay: 06/18/09 Review Submitted: 06/18/09

My family and I enjoyed this gracious home while attending our daughter’s graduation from UC Santa Cruz. The home is just as indicated on the listing, but with many more amenities…very comfortable beds, beautifully decorated, an enchanting flower garden and fish pond, garage with laundry, an outdoor shower, and within walking distance to Pleasure Point. The rental contract is clear, and the owners are friendly, communicative, with quick responses. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you Andre and Cathy.

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26th Avenue Garden Cottage by the Sea
5/5

Guest: Victoria14 (Bay Area)
Date of Stay: 03/04/09 Review Submitted: 03/04/09

What a fabulous spot- just steps away from the beach! The house has a wonderful outdoor shower for washing off the sand and is amazingly comfortable within. The owners are very accommodating and have made the property feel "like home". We're already planning our second trip back! We highly recommend it.

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26th Avenue Garden Cottage by the Sea
5/5

Guest: Elyse Muscha (-)
Date of Stay: 08/23/08 Review Submitted: 08/23/08

The 26th Avenue Cottage by the Sea is a MUST VISIT for vacationing! It was FLAWLESS. Location was perfect. It was less than two blocks from an amazing (seemingly tourist free) beach. The house itself was pristine. Very well decorated. Outstanding yard-work. PLUS, live gorgeous orchids in every room. Kathy surely has a green thumb:) The hot tub was a definite plus. Overall, OUTSTANDING! We can't wait to visit again. I would probably be safe saying it was a dream vacation for the whole group:)

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Dates available:Year Round,low weekly rates October.-March.Excluding holidays
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Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

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