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Sunny Cove Cottage- Dog Friendly

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A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa with patterned cushions, a glass coffee table, and a wicker side table.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa with patterned cushions, a wicker coffee table, and a side table.
A wooden deck with a white fence, a table with chairs, and a green wall with plants.
A green house with a porch, a window, and a garden with stepping stones.
A green house with a white door, a small porch, and a garden with yellow flowers.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Sunny Cove Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pleasure Point Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Seabright Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Vallarta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Original Ferrell's Donuts - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny Cove Cottage- Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunny Cove Cottage- Dog Friendly?

As of Nov 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunny Cove Cottage- Dog Friendly on Jan 5, 2027 start from $424, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunny Cove Cottage- Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny Cove Cottage- Dog Friendly?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunny Cove Cottage- Dog Friendly located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Santa Maria's Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay, very close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute property in a great location. Very clean and easy to communicate with host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute place and so quick to the beach, literally down the road. The host was exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean and period correct surf shack experience. Lovely to open the window and hear the surf crashing in the distance. We had a great stay. Reasonable price for the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cute original dog friendly beach cottage in great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable beach cottage with big yard for our dog and close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovey stay

Really enjoyed our stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quaint dog friendly cottage by the sea

This cottage is located 2 blocks away from a dog friendly beach and was a great getaway close to the boardwalk, Monterey’s aquarium, and Capitola village.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable beach cottage. It was clean, well stocked, and comfortable. Great backyard!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday weekend

We had an easy and comfortable stay! Everything was so clean and the house itself is adorable. The backyard was perfect for the dog and the beach is one street over.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, close to beach

Great house, close to beach and close to Cat & Cloud coffee shop. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was very spacious and just a block from the beach. It was very comfortable with a beautiful yard and nice outdoor shower. I was able to relax and get my dog to the beach and go swimming every day! I also went to the nearby Farmer's Market on Sunday (music and food!) and went to the nearby Hawaiian and Mexican Restaurants in the neighborhood. It is also close to Capitola and the Yacht Harbor. Highly recommend!
Sunset from the cliff
Santa Maria Beach near the house!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Relaxing Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Sunny Cover Cottage provided a relaxing, secure and convenient residence as I prepared to relocate from San Jose over to Capitola.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, cozy beach house with a lovely backyard. :) It's also super close to the beach and about a 20 minute walk away from coffee shops, a grocery store, and the rest of town. I loved that it was dog friendly. The host did a great job communicating with us. The home was clean and comfortable. And the ice in the freezer was a nice bonus. It was really hard to find parking here (the spots in front of the VRBO were taken almost the whole time we were there) so keep that in mind if you don't like parking far away from your VRBO and needing to walk (we didn't mind walking).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a great time staying here (for the third time!) One of my favorite places to stay in Santa Cruz, The house is very close to the beach and its a quick drive to Capitola. The hosts are always very responsive as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I spent a week there in July/August, it was very relaxing and. I loved being able to walk to the nearby beach and the cove. It is also an easy walk to Twin Lakes and the Yacht Harbor! It is a very quick drive to Pleasure Point and Capitola! The house is very nice, with big open rooms and also a lovely back yard with a nice lawn and trees and a place to eat outside with a barbecue. I think it one of the best places to stay in Santa Cruz, for a relaxed beach vibe!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A sweet gem!

Charming cottage style home, lovely location ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach bungalow heaven!

My husband and I rented this property to have a family vacation with our adult kids and our granddaughter. The neighborhood is delightful and so very quiet! It was so great to have the beach just hundreds of feet from the front door. Also, great beach access just down the block. The house is decorated beautifully with a boho beach vibe. Loved it! We will return again hopefully this fall!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great location and adorable!

Great location, short walk to the beach! Darling living area and kitchen! Very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute Cottage in Perfect Location

We enjoyed our stay in this cute rental which is just minutes walk from the beach. The location is very convenient and perfect. House is old but has a cozy cottage vibe. Kitchen utensils and beach supplies may need to be updated and stocked up but it was sufficient. Recommend it for a small family with kids who wants to have some beach fun due to it's easy access to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Santa Cruz Stay

Loved our stay here over the holidays! The house was really clean, comfortable and an amazing location! The communication and responses from the team was great, definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All about the location

The location was incredible. Fantastic lookout to the Pacific in a parklet right up the street, short walk to the Boardwalk. We mainly used the house as a place to sleep as we went on adventures in Aptos, Capitola, Moss Landing and around Santa Cruz. We had a mix-up at the beginning but Diana was incredibly responsive and accommodating in resolving the issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location!

This unit was closer to the beach than I imagined! It took us 3 minutes each way - a definite bonus! The beach was great too; not too crowded at all. Beach house was clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Bungalow

My sister in law and I stayed here with our adult daughters. We walked 5 mins to the beach and enjoyed the charm of the home! Super easy access, quiet neighborhood, and fun towns to check out or hang out in the nice rear yard for happy hour before heading out for dinner. Beds were comfy too! No ice maker in fridge/freezer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
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