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Sunny Cove Cottage- Dog Friendly

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Sunny Cove Cottage- Dog Friendly

Summary:

Sunny Cove Cottage- dog friendly just a few blocks from 3 premiere Santa Cruz beaches!



The Space:

Soak in the sunshine in this charming coastal cottage located a short walk to Sunny Cove and many other beaches of Pleasure Point. Short-term Rental Permit #161305.



This older home has been updated yet retains its charm with a large, lovely yard to relax in after your full day at the beach, a large sunny porch, a front deck with a peek of the ocean, and a backyard patio with a barbecue and outdoor seating. 



The master bedroom has a queen bed, the second bedroom has a full bed, and the office has two twins. There is an updated kitchen with dining area, a lovely living room with a fireplace and flat screen TV, and a laundry room with washer and dryer.



This cottage is located across the street from a dog friendly beach. One dog is allowed to stay at the cottage with the payment of a $50 non-refundable pet fee that will be charged once the booking is confirmed.



Within a few blocks from a Starbucks, East Cliff Brewery, the Sunday Farmer's market and several restaurants, this location is one of the best in Santa Cruz!!  Pleasure Point provides all the benefits of the quintessential California beach life, from the dog-friendly beaches to the host of dining options catering to all culinary tastes. A quick 10 minute drive to the Boardwalk and Capitola Village, yet tucked away on a quiet street just steps from the beach.  Only 40 minutes from San Jose International Airport and 1 ½ hours south of San Francisco.  Monterey, Cannery Row, the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium and beautiful Pebble Beach and Carmel are only a 30 to 45 minute drive south.  The options are endless!



Surf City Rentals Policy

Guests must confirm they have read and agree to the following policies:



No Parties or Disruptive Behavior: Surf City Rentals prohibits parties, open-invite events, disruptive gatherings, and any behavior that disturbs the surrounding community, including excessive noise, visitors, trash, smoking nuisances, parking issues, trespassing, or vandalism.

Cancellation Policy: We strictly adhere to our cancellation policy, and no exceptions will be made.

Trip Insurance: We strongly advise all guests to purchase trip insurance to protect their booking in case of unforeseen circumstances.

By booking, you confirm you have read and agree to these policies.

Thank you!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The minimum age required to rent this unit is 25 years old.

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
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

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

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

What's nearby

  • Santa Maria's Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Seabright Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Coffeetopia - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Point Market - ‬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 Mar 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunny Cove Cottage- Dog Friendly on May 3, 2026 start from $358, 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 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

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

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

10/10 Excellent

zack n.

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

8/10 Good

Lisa K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Travis T.

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

Lovey stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Ana A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dixie M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Aarti K.

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

A sweet gem!

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

8/10 Good

Renay W.

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

8/10 Good

Prachi N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

E N.

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

Perfect location for a beach getaway

You couldn't ask for a better location - walk to beaches, restaurants, Starbucks and a couple of small markets. Plenty of room for families. My only suggestion is to get a more comfortable sofa - the one they have now is not comfortable at all, but it was worth it for the location. The patio was also perfect for outdoor dining.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami O.

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

Adorable ocean themed cottage

Walking out in the morning and seeing the ocean at the end of the street was an amazing experience. Extremely close to the beach, coffee and food. Such a relaxing experience! The only improvement would be more mirrors because there was only one in the bathroom. Would strongly recommend staying here, but I’d just throw a mirror in my bag.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julia m.

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

epic location and great spot

loved the location- visiting family all over Santa Cruz and it was amazing to wake up at sunny cove every day! around the corner from delicious burritos and down the road from cat and cloud coffee..so happy. we took full advantage of the big and sunny backyard- we were so comfortable here!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Cute beach cottage

We enjoyed our stay at this cute cottage. The kitchen was bright and cheerful, and we loved having a side deck plus a generous backyard with a barbecue. It was great to be only a short walk to the beach, and the live oak farmers market! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Surf City R.

Amazing Beach Cottage!!

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: We loved this cute and clean beach cottage! It's just a few blocks from the beach and the neighborhood is safe and quiet. The property management company was very responsive! We look forward to staying with Surf City again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Perfect stay

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: Exactly as described. Was able to add an extra night to our stay with no hassle. Walking distance to a brewery and cool local eats.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Padraig S.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

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

Great place by the ocean

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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