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!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

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!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

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.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

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.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.

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.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

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!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

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

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

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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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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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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