Charming & Private Santa Cruz Cottage 3 Blocks from the Beach

Absolutely my favorite property rental ever! Location- awesome! Charm-awesome! Attention to details such as s’mores fixin’s & fire pit- awesome! Pet/kid friendliness- awesome! Would give the beach cottage 1 million stars if I could 👏👏☀️🏖️

Excellent location -- blocks to the beach. Quiet street. Well stocked. Perfect for small groups.

You should book this property now! This was one of the best rentals we've ever had. The cottage is in an excellent location and is beautiful inside and out. We wanted for nothing while we were there. The communication with the owners was perfect. Our questions were answered very promptly and they gave us the privacy we were seeking. If you want an excellent, clean property that allows you to enjoy both the inside and a wonderful yard, book it. Having this cottage improved our overall experience in Santa Cruz and we'll look to book it again when we return.

This house was the perfect little gem for a weekend getaway in Santa Cruz. Harbor and beach are in close walking distance. The house is in a quiet dead-end street with a lovely porch and private garden out front inviting you to relax. The beds are very comfortable, and bathrooms and kitchen are equipped with everything needed and more. The hosts were fast to respond and very helpful. We couldn't be happier with our stay.

We had a great time. Loved the place and the location.

The house was so COZY and perfect for our group! So close to the beach and plenty of places to go out to eat within walking distance.

We loved staying at this wonderful Cottage. It was everything we wanted and more. The listing is very accurate. It is located at the end of a dead end street. It has a very secured fenced in yard which was perfect for our little dog. We loved the quietness and privacy. Thank you Kim and Pam! We look forward to next year when we visit Santa Cruz

Home is great with all the amenities you can need, clean, cozy, an easy walk to the beach and good parking spaces. The hosts were wonderful and answered all our questions promptly. We are looking forward to staying here again

Great spot.

We had an amazing experience at the Santa Cruz cottage. Kim and Pam were excellent hosts and made the whole process wonderful. The cottage was spotless and absolutely darling! We also appreciated all the insight and tips given. Communication and hospitality was over the top! We’d love to stay there again!

The property is very private. The vintage fireplace outside was awesome. The house was perfect.

Amenities!! Host rapid response time

Great location and amenities, loved our stay, will be back!

Kim, our host was amazing in terms of communication & helped to satisfy any need we had. The location is fantastic & every detail is thought of at the home. Would def recommend!

Great and clean inside the fenced area. The appliances are very up to date. The street is very interesting, at first appearance.

Loved this vacation rental! Everything is geared toward creating a beautiful and relaxing stay!

Another fabulous stay at Kim and Pam’s house! They have everything needed for a comfortable and fun beach vacation in Santa Cruz. We appreciate the cleanliness of the house as well as the extra comfortable beds, abundance of beach towels, use of the washer and dryer, proximity to the beach, and the relaxing yard with it’s cozy hammock. We were able to bring our pup this time and he loved it! Kim even connected us to a sweet dog sitter who cared for and walked our pup so that we could go to the Monterey Aquarium for the day. Kim and Pam do an excellent job of communicating and are generous in offering information about local activities. Our family usually likes to vacation in different places but all four of us agree that we would love to stay here at least once a year!

Incredible location. Beautiful getaway. Loved the privacy.

Every once in a while you stay at a home that you can tell that the host really cares about their lodgers. This is that place. From the cleanliness of the property to the little touches and conveniences that make your vacation all that much easier and carefree. Kim and Pam go above and beyond.

This house is the absolute cutest!!!! Super clean. Perfect location. The yard was absolutely the coolest part. It allowed our family to spread out and truly enjoy the sea air. Oh, and they even had a beach wagon and chairs!! (A huge plus because ours didn’t fit in the mini van. lol) We will 100% be back. This is the perfect beach rental.

Great house!! Great location!! Wow! The owners of this vacation rental really put thought into their home! This house was so clean, so comfortable and was beyond stocked with all your needs in mind. EXCELLENT experience!! We have stayed in several VRBO properties, but this one EXCEEDED our expectations! We will definitely stay there again! This house is tucked into a quiet neighborhood with a very short walk to the beach. Just perfect! You didn't know you were in a busy beach location. The yard was lovely with a cool MCM firepit! Great memories made there!! Highly recommend!! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! Kim and Pam were great! Very kind and thoughtful, even down to special treats for our fur baby! Thank you both!! Bill and Jen

This is a perfect vacation cottage, great location, fully equipped, clean and comfortable!We will definitely be coming back! .

very comfortable,very clean with all you need. we had an old friend from England who just lost her husband, i was his best men and he was mine . she has cheared up being with us .thank you Mel

We love this rental! It was the second time we visited Santa Cruz. It is a 10 and we highly recommend it!It is a nice quiet place with a fenced-in yard for our little dog. The Hosts have thought about everything!!

Such a lovely home! Very clean, well stocked with every amenity. Seabright beach was an easy walk. We would highly recommend this beautiful and conveniently located cozy home.

The cottage was really thoughtfully put together. And very well stocked with things that made it very comfortable. Instructions about how to use things ie: fireplace/a/c/patio lights etc were clear and everything worked perfectly. I loved the privacy of the yard and spent a good amount of time on the front porch. All in all it was lovely

We spent a month at the house in early 2025 to get out of the Midwest cold. The house met all our expectations and needs.Checkin was a breeze and the hosts included a welcoming gift for us and the dog.The house was as described and comfortable. The bed in the main bedroom was comfy and the bathrooms had all amenities needed.We (especially the dog) enjoyed the fenced in yard. The hammock, deck, grill, and firepit were all handy and functional albeit a little cold for the season of our stay.The beach is 3 blocks down the street, Plenty of area to walk and the dog to chase balls and waves. The Harbor is a also a fun place to walk and see all the ships and sailboats. We heard seals but didn't see them.All in all, the house was perfect for our needs.

Great spot. Super clean. Enjoyed the fenced in yard for the pups. Lots of nice amenities, plenty of towels, wood for the outdoor fireplace. Extra nice touch was the dog treats and wine as a welcome. Highly recommend.

This is our second time at the beach cottage and our family & doggy love it! Our Aussie loves spending time in the fenced yard following all the squirrels. We love it because it is cozy, well decorated and equipped. We highly recommend.

We had a great time in Santa Cruz! This is a cute little cottage! It is at the end of a dead end street which made it really quiet and peaceful. We loved the fenced in yard for our dog. The interior is decorated with a beautiful beach theme. The attention to detail makes this place above any other rental. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need. The hosts have a large notebook in the cottage with information on restaurants, things to do, maps as well as all the different beaches. I had never been to Santa Cruz and found this very helpful. We would highly recommend this beach cottage!

I don't want to hype this place too much because I love it and plan to go back again. 🙂♥️ I stayed a few days with just myself and my little dog the first time, I went. And then came back with my sister & nephew. First stay the hosts left a bottle of wine for me and treats for my dog. I was able to stay again with my sister. This time they left a complete s'mores kit which we enjoyed. Great spot. Super convenient. Will definitely be back. :)

This was our first time visiting Santa Cruz. We loved this little house with privacy and fenced in yard for our dog. Standing at the end of the street you can see the beach. This is one of our favorite vacation rentals.

We were blown away by the attention to detail of this place! From the welcome wine, and dog treats to the abundance of luxurious towels/linens. Nothing was missing! Even the outdoor fire was ready to go! It is stylishly appointed and extremely comfortable! Loved every bit of being there!!

Very clean and updated kitchen and bathrooms. Perfect spot for me and my small dog for a long weekend. I'm already back here again now with my sister and nephew for his fall school break. :) Really nice hosts, they left wine for my first stay and treats for the dog. I will be staying again.