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Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach

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Side of porch room with living area door on left.
Front of house with gate open
Front of house
Kitchen and door to bedroom
Kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedroomsSleeps 5580 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living room area

1 Twin Bed

Sun Porch / Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Great for a small family. Fully fenced yard.
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Events

No events allowed
Fireworks are illegal in Santa Cruz County
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

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

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.

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

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pleasure Point Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 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 Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach?

As of Apr 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach on Jul 10, 2026 start from $309, 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 Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this vacation home is steps 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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 235 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for us visiting grandkids
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holden S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable fun place to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyleigh J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome little spot! Loved the quick walk to the beach and ocean overlooks. It’s a great location for a quick drive or walk to everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again next time we’re in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome cottage, great location, well kept and stocked with all things needed to stay in and cool or go out to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is the cutest beach cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zane B.

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

Neat little cottage

We loved our stay there. The bathroom is in the master, so there was less privacy than we had hoped. Perfect location, nice owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage in fantastic location near best boogie boarding beach in Santa Cruz.Very tall ceiling in living room makes it feel larger than we expected.Perfect for family of 4.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Owen M.

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

Relaxing

Great location. Nice beaches and neighborhood. Relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanette S.

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

Cute Cottage

The Cottage was very cute and super clean. The neighborhood is quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place!

Cozy and lovely, super close to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather W.

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

Great Central Location, Wonderful Stay

We really enjoyed our stay in Santa Cruz in this cozy little cottage. No bells and whistles here, but it was just enough and what we needed for a great stay. We celebrated my daughter's 13th birthday with a little girls trip and we loved being in the center between Capitola and Santa Cruz. There was a Starbucks and a beach within a super quick walk - what else can you ask for?Jeanne, the property manager, was easy to communicate with and very fast in her responses. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Penny N.

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

Birthday vacation

Was a wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Adorable cottage.

Relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mindy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Mostly most everything was amazing. Walking distance to the water and to Starbucks. Very nice very quiet location. Only real issue was couch was broke for sleeping arrangements. Bedding smelled musty. Otherwise outstanding. I would use again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

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

Great location

We had a nice stay in this little cottage. It is small but cute and fit our family of four well. We loved walking to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew R.

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

Good beach access

This property was in a nice location. We were able to walk to two beaches, some local restaurants, and the Sunday farmers market.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Great Stay

Great location and cozy feel. Can get warm mid-day in summer. Would come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

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

Excellent location

The interior of the house is clean, comfortable and well equipped. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

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

Perfect getaway

Needed a place to stay for a show in Felton. This property was perfect. 20 minutes from the venue by car and five minutes to the ocean on foot. Everything as described. Intimate outdoor environment and cozy indoors.Had a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

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

Wonderful beach cottage

We had a perfect little vacation at Jeanne’s beach cottage. It was everything g we hoped it would be. Quiet, clean, charming, very close to the beach. Jeanne was responsive and kind and we are grateful for her hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

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

Fun Stay

The cottage is cute, comfortable and had everything we needed. Our only suggestion is to invest in some small area fans for warm days since there is no AC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Seastar

Couple with 2 small kids max. Host is terrific and such a cute cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jessica f.

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

Great beach property.

A cute little cottage. Although it was small, it was quite comfortable. The highlight of the trip was the beach around the corner. Such a beautiful Sandy Cove. We would stay there again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michaela g.

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

Lovely location

This was a great find! Simple but it had everything we needed, the location really made our stay ideal:) I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Charming cottage

Had a two month stay while my girlfriend and I were looking for housing. The accommodation was a perfect fit and in a great location. Would recommend!
Stayed 57 nights in Jan 2024

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Hosted by Jeanne Adams

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