Santa Cruz Cottage w/Ocean View-close to Boardwalk

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A coastal view from a balcony overlooking a beach, with houses and a road in the background.
Front of House
A cozy living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a wooden cabinet, and a chandelier.
Dining Room
Kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Seabright Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Street parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, is home to this holiday home. 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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Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Seabright Beach - 19 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪California Wraps - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Cruz Cottage w/Ocean View-close to Boardwalk pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Santa Cruz Cottage w/Ocean View-close to Boardwalk?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa Cruz Cottage w/Ocean View-close to Boardwalk on 4 Nov 2026 start from £1,358, 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 at Santa Cruz Cottage w/Ocean View-close to Boardwalk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Santa Cruz Cottage w/Ocean View-close to Boardwalk?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Santa Cruz Cottage w/Ocean View-close to Boardwalk?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Santa Cruz Cottage w/Ocean View-close to Boardwalk located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Harbor Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Santa Cruz Harbor and Lincoln Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Pleasant stay, equipped home, fun layout.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable, nice kitchen, nice eating areas, just steps to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our time on the beach!

Great location with everything that we needed for an end of summer vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house close to Boardwalk

Perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay so much the place has so much charm, we would definitely stay here again great location! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location just steps from Twin Lakes beach. We enjoyed the view from the decks and the sound of the ocean while we rested at night. House and decor are older and could use some maintenance and upgrades, but this was definitely a great deal for a property so close to the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was well with only one exception, virtually no water pressure in the upstairs bathroom sink.Location is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Santa Cruz

Loved the property. Great location with sea views. We were a family of five with three teenage children and this property was perfect for us. Fresh flowers on arrival was a very nice touch too. Thank you ☺️
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was pretty good. Kitchen was well stocked and clean. Bedrooms and floor could have been a little more vacumed. Thanks for all the great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Twin Lake

The location is fantastic and the decks have great views. The house is old and kind of funky, but it is big, it works and it has a nice beach house vibe. The arrangements were really easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location is the best

It was very much a cottage feel but definitely needs structural attention Floors are definitely not level and when family was upstairs you could see the ceiling dipping downstairs as they walked around
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Adventure

We love this place. This is our second time here and we would love to come back again. Location couldnt be any better and the house has so much charm and character. The views from the deck and several windows in the house are so beautiful and relaxing. Check in and out are simple and the house has everything you need to make family memories that will last a lifetime
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Beach House

We had such a great time staying in this quirky beach house. The location was perfect for our needs. The beach is just steps away and so convenient. We enjoyed a lovely dinner at the Crow’s Nest just a short walk away and walked to the Boardwalk in about 25 minutes to enjoy a fun filled day. The house is definitely older and could use some work but it was clean and we felt comfortable. It had everything we needed and the location was the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2024
Hi Stacy, we are so glad you enjoyed your walk to the Boardwalk and hope that you had a lovely celebration weekend with your family! Happy 38th Anniversary may this year continue to bring you many blessings! Thank you for your kind words and helpful suggestions. We will be sure to address them! We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Best-Power West Properties
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It felt like home

Our stay created some nostalgic feelings. It has some features that are the same as the one where I raised my kids. We were comfortable and it felt like we were coming home. Communication was excellent and i appreciate that the host/s answered my questions almost immediately. Thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

need a new bed in master!!

to provide a competitive and relaxing/comfortable experience, you really need to update the beds. especially the master bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Santa Cruz Never Disappoints!

We had a last minute opportunity to getaway for the weekend and are so happy we rented this vacation gem. We all loved the location, cleanliness, and the old charm of this vacation home. Interesting do-dads, and art work throughout the home. I felt like we were staying at a family members home, comfortable and relaxing. The beach is just across the street, perfect to watch the sunset with a glass of wine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Loved our stay here. Perfect location for family. Beach steps away. Lovely and fun beach. Capitola bike ride away. Boardwalk same. Brought our bikes and went everywhere. Including wilder state park. Drove to Aptos for a few hours on that beach. Loved the management team. Super helpful and responsive. Want to stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect little beach cottage

This place is truly a gem. We brought our e-bikes and rode all around Santa Cruz- the boardwalk, the wharf- everywhere. In the evenings we took the short walk down to the beach to watch the sunsets. At night we got to fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves. The interior of the cottage is decorated so cute with antique furniture and fixtures. It was also well equipped with everything we needed. It was a very cozy stay and we can’t wait to book it again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual birthday trip

Check in was the easy and zero hassle. The home is as pictured. It’s most comfortable and absolutely delightful. Its charm is like a story book. There were puzzles, a few games and BOOKS! The home is well equipped with everything you need. The location is beyond perfect to the beach, the wharf, and the boardwalk. There are so many cute shops nearby. The communication is beyond the amazing. We had the best time to celebrate my daughter’s 15th birthday. We will happily stay again!.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing trip through time to a perfect SC

The location is perfect. The house is like where your grandpa and grandpa lived and you loved to visit them. It’s almost museum like in the decor and feel. The house is spotless and perfectly clean with ZERO smell of mildew as can often come with older homes close to the water. No washer dryer but you are close to Seabright where there’s a great laundry between Betty Burgers and the deli. I have stayed in many places over the years in the SC area and this is top tier unless you’re looking for ultra modern decor. I would go back here in a second and every summer if I could. Wonderful. Loved.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful beach front cottage!

Our group enjoyed the cozy charm of this rental! Wonderful accommodations, gorgeous views and just steps away from the beach! The host was so helpful when we had questions about the property and needed assistance finding things during our stay. They were always quick to respond and even alerted us to items left behind (oops) which we were able to pick up before we left town. We had the best time and absolutely plan to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Funky Beach house

Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location!

Funky beachside cottage with plenty of space, perfect location, and lovely views. The beach is just steps away and you can listen to the waves all night long. Convenient to shops, restaurants, the Boardwalk, and everything Santa Cruz has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

This is our 3rd time to rent this house. We love the location and proximity to the beach. Everything we need is a short distance from the house
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quirky, cute beach house

We loved our stay at this house. Its proximity to the beach and the harbor side restaurants made for easy days. Our 7-year-old granddaughter was enchanted with the upstairs bedroom with its little ladder to the balcony. Our small dog was happy with the deck and front area. It was like staying at grandma’s house if your grandma lived in a quirky, cool house full of knick-knacks in a beach town. Mine did, so on top of just enjoying the comfort and whimsical nature of the house, the nostalgia made me feel right at home. We will definitely plan another trip to this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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