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Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a window with blinds, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling skylight.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, and a skylight.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, two wall-mounted woven baskets, and bedside lamps.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a skylight, and a window.
A room with a wooden desk, a vase with red flowers, a small speaker, and a window with a view of a wooden fence and buildings.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Sunny Cove Beach

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz. Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 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) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Spot - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Vallarta - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach?

As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach on Jan 4, 2027 start from $300, 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 Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this cottage is steps from Santa Maria's Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very clean, nicely appointed rental, in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the perfect getaway experience using this fabulous cottage as our home base. It was so quiet and peaceful. The kitchen is fully stocked, the sheets and towels were amazing, as were the soaps. The host was very sweet and responsive. The beach is so close that we were able to easily come and go as we pleased. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were such a short walk from the waves and very comfortable. We loved it and want to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 30, 2025
Thank you for your review! It was a pleasure having you. We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is absolutely perfect! It looks exactly as advertised with beautiful, comfortable decor, a fully appointed kitchen, washer/dryer, and a king bed to sink into for a great night of sleep. Just steps from the beach. I loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Echoing all other comments - Shannon and Tony were great hosts, very responsive to any needs. She's an interior designer which is apparent - the place was soooo cute, my family was dying over it. Excellent location, was perfect for our needs. Despite the small footprint, the layout and features made the best use of the space. Plenty of storage space, extra bedding available, nice features like a milk frother and Nespresso machine. We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beach cottage was super cute, fantastic and the hosts were perfectly accommodating and available. The place was spotless and had many extra amenities that you don't find elsewhere, like plenty of coffee, snacks, spices, condiments, plush towels and quality toiletries. The place was small, but very well laid-out with a really nice kitchen and living space. The area is very walkable, the beach was right across the street, and the harbor was about a 20 minute walk away. I really loved my stay and would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The East Cliff Beach Cottage was absolutely perfect for our 3 night stay in Santa Cruz. Easy check-in, clean, comfortable and well appointed. A for bathroom amenities- super soft towels and high quality supplies (soap, shampoo, etc.). It’s private, secure, and spacious feeling for a condensed footprint. We will happily return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful 1 Bedroom cottage behind owners main residence. Private entrance, plenty of amenities such as kitchen equipment ie: coffee, blender,microvave etc... Beautifully arranged as in furniture and access to blankets, towels, pillows. Actually more than enough for the two of us. Overall so very comfortable and cozy. We will be back for sure. The hosts were very gracious and welcoming and checked in with us to ensure we had all we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time. Really enjoyed our property managers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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