Cypress by the Sea - Historic Beach Cottage

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A living room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.
A living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a painting of a beach scene.
A coastal house with a steep gabled roof, a front porch with a white railing, and a small staircase leading to the entrance.
A dining area with a white table and chairs, a chandelier, a compass wall decoration, and a staircase.
A living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seabright Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood 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

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Seabright Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ocean Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Brews At The Beach - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Surf City Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪California Wraps - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cypress by the Sea - Historic Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cypress by the Sea - Historic Beach Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cypress by the Sea - Historic Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cypress by the Sea - Historic Beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cypress by the Sea - Historic Beach Cottage located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Twin Lakes State Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Seabright Beach and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are just steps away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right at the beach and a hub of local restaurants and coffee. Great vibes and easy to relax and sleep with the surf right out your window. All the charm you would want from a beach get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot, well equipped house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming beach cottage. Nicely appointed to make our time enjoyable and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming and beautiful spot by the sea. Amazing area and cottage :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a beautiful beach property… you’re right in with locals too. We love that. Getting up to the ocean just steps away. We walked a couple blocks to local restaurants and coffee shops too. Wonderful experience overall and we would do it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great location, but still overpriced based on the condition and quality of the home. It is very functional, but also feels maintained with the care of a business rather than a home unlike many other coastal rentals in Northern California.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes property location great and accommodation dog friendly. Excellent!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really wonderful place with spectacular access to the beach. It also felt like a special experience to be staying in this historic cottage. Only small inconvenience is the original wooden architecture that makes it a bit noisy as humans move around the space as up/down the stairs. But, it was truly a small price to pay for a great space we enjoyed!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute, close to the beach. Loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to get to everything in the area. Very charming home and comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Location Totally Relaxing

Loved the location, easy walk to the beach, boardwalk, local restaurants, and the best was just hanging out on the porch with an amazing beach view.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice holiday

Very nice stay-easy access to beach and off street parking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great family time
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway

Great location and cute house
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Loved the house (which is old) and the location - we had a great time. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Boardwalk

Great location. Walking distance to beach, restaurants and Boardwalk. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

The house and location was perfect. Would definitely recommend for the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Place

We had an amazing weekend at this house. The location can't be beat and the house is charming in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family vacation

We loved the location of the house. It was very easy to access, and the house decor is lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach house

Location is awesome and the owners have made some improvements in the house. We fully enjoyed our trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Santa Cruz

Beautiful location at the beach. Was able to walk to great restaurants and downtown.
Great house!
Beautiful neighborhood!
So close to the beach!
Within walking distance to lots of cool places!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Location, location, location!

The house itself is older but very comfortable. The main draw is the location as its steps from the beach. We had a great stay and will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location Can’t Be Beat

Agent was very thoughtful.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Home

Great home! Close to the beach. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A special week away

My friends and I came to Santa Cruz to commemorate a family loss and had the most peaceful and comfortable time. Having the beach steps from the house was magical, and the easy walk to the Boardwalk added so much joy. Every single person in our group left wishing we lived here full time, and my pup feels the same!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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