Inviting retreat near Monterey Bay & San Lorenzo River w/full kitchen & WiFi

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Living/dining area

Frequently asked questions

Is Inviting retreat near Monterey Bay & San Lorenzo River w/full kitchen & WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Inviting retreat near Monterey Bay & San Lorenzo River w/full kitchen & WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Inviting retreat near Monterey Bay & San Lorenzo River w/full kitchen & WiFi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Inviting retreat near Monterey Bay & San Lorenzo River w/full kitchen & WiFi located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Boardwalk Bowl and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey S.

28 Mar 2024

Cozy Cottage

My three young sons and I enjoyed a two-night stay at this charming little cottage. It was a tight fit for the four of us but we were willing to compromise on space in order to be so near the beach! The neighborhood felt safe and is very quaint. We have stayed at another house nearby and didn't have any trouble with the neighborhood either. Parking is limited but since our stay was in the off season we didn't have any trouble finding a spot near the house. The kitchen was decently stocked and allowed us to make all of our meals there. Don't forget to bring your own foil, plastic wrap and storage bags and seasonings if you want more than salt and pepper. I also recommend bringing your own shower soaps. We loved the neat, clean, little cottage!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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6/10 Okay

Helen R.

26 Oct 2023

Disappointedly Small

You enter the front door into the one small bedroom with a queen bed, providing no privacy. That room leads to another small sitting room with a futon and chair to a small back kitchen and full bath. The bath has an old fashioned claw foot tub. Both the tub and sink drained poorly. The bathroom door knob was falling off and the knob to the toilet is very loose. The shower curtain rod had become detached from the wall and ceiling. (The owner did come quickly to make necessary repairs). The futon was not a comfortable sleep, and there are no washer and dryer available. However, the place was clean and is within walking distance to the beach and broad walk. This may be a good short-term stay for 1 guest or a couple. However, we saw more updated places and better layout for comparable prices.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney P.

24 Aug 2023

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

Great little spot!

My husband and I just got married last weekend and wanted to do a little mini moon getaway in Santa Cruz. The bungalow is cute and perfect distance from the beach/boardwalk and downtown. Our only recommendation would be a mattress topper for the bed. The bed was very uncomfortable and we both had backaches every morning. Other than that, we highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

9 July 2023

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

Wonderful stay in Santa Cruz

We stayed for 26 days in Santa Cruz to help out and spend time with our daughter, son-in-law, 3 yr old granddaughter and newborn grandson. We have stayed in Santa Cruz many times but not close to the boardwalk. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This location was perfect to spend time with our daughter's family during the day and able to enjoy the evenings downtown and at the boardwalk. The house is half of a duplex with the owner, Keith next door. He is so nice, friendly and very helpful as to giving us recommendations of favorite places to go close by. The house was clean, bed comfortable, and good shower pressure. The kitchen was clean and had what we needed. The location was on a quiet street and street parking was easy to find. A parking pass was provided. We would definitely book a stay here again.

Stayed 26 nights in Jun 2023

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8/10 Good

Tiffany B.

25 Nov 2022

We liked it!

Cozy little place that was comfortable and quaint. The location can’t be beat! We parked and walked to the beach and boardwalk multiple times during our stay and barely drove unless we wanted to go to the movies or on an excursion. It really is a 5 minute walk just have to trek up a hill. It is an older home and small with a bedroom as soon as you walk in and kind of an awkward bathroom, but everything was clean and worked. Our kids happily slept in the other room on the futon (ages 8 & 10) and loved the tv and access to Netflix kids and Amazon Prime. We also enjoyed the convenience of the full size fridge, microwave and stove. We brought a lot of food/drink for our family and it did save us a lot of money making lunches, breakfast and dinner if we wanted to stay in. The front porch was very nice to sit and drink a glass of wine or play cards. The neighborhood is quiet and we felt safe there. The owners also left a few beach towels, beach chairs and boogie board for the guests to enjoy. We utilized the fan they had in the closet, which was nice. I would recommend this home for a family of four if the kids are 10 years and under or a couple. There are lots of hotels nearby, but they were so much more expensive and you don’t have the option to have the full size fridge/stove and pots/pans/utensils.. etc. The only other feedback to relay back to the owner is to replace the trashcan in the kitchen since the step pad was broken. We also didn’t know where to empty the trash out and didn’t want to walk around to the backyard since that was their private residence. My husband also observed it might be time to replace the curtain and hangers in the shower. They were rusting due to the moisture in that room. Thanks for the great stay! We made some great memories with our family.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

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