Sweet 1 BDRM Cottage, FAST WIFI, near ocean, W&D, Full kitchen and bath, BBQ!

Santa Cruz, California
$240 avg/night Minimum Stay 7 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Guest House

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 7 nights

Min Stay

*NOW OFFERING REDUCED RATES / MONTH-LONG STAYS-no tax*
(check calendar for NEW adjusted pricing)

*Medical professionals WELCOMED*


JUST 2 BLOCKS FROM THE OCEAN!

*I DO NOT RENT TO SMOKERS/ SMOKERS SHOULD NOT CONSIDER THIS RENTAL*

* *BIG DISCOUNTS for 30+ days stay*
~ now offering~
* MONTH LONG RENTAL RATES All YEAR!*
______________no tax for 30+ day rentals_________________

TAXES: 14% tax is applied to any booking less than 30 days and is collected at check-in.
Rental Agreement required*
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*Fully loaded cottage, private, separate with its own entrance, up one flight of stairs, complete 1 bdrm with en suite full bath (tub/shower combo), washer and dryer inside, full kitchen with full sized appliances, all kitchen utensils you could ever need plus oil, vinegar, tea, spices etc.
*Since January 2012/ Quality Linens/ Comfortable and Tasteful Decor *
*BLAZING FAST WiFi !!
*SIMMONS BEAUTYREST BED*
*Brand new Smart 50 TV*
*Brand New Comfy Lounge Chair

Only two short blocks to gorgeous West Cliff Drive, this lovely hideaway is ideally located for everything you want to see and do in Santa Cruz. Travel West Cliff in one direction for less than a mile to arrive at one of the most famous surf spots in the world, Steamer Lane, right at Lighthouse Point and Surfing Museum. From there the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Main Beach and Municipal Wharf are a ten-minute walk (see our map on this page). Heading in the opposite direction on West Cliff brings you to Natural Bridges State Park and Beach. Minutes to wineries, bakeries, downtown restaurants, movie theaters, bookstores, shopping and much more. Many good restaurants and Farmer's Markets right in the neighborhood!

We are also minutes from UCSC and very popular with visitors who are associated with students and faculty of our lovely City on the Hill, University of California at Santa Cruz!

Tucked up one flight of stairs in a detached cottage behind the main house is your private, one bedroom getaway with en suite full bath, complete with full kitchen and all kitchen tools, washer/dryer and private patio with BBQ. You are perched upstairs with a 'peek' of the ocean only two blocks away. Comfortable furnishings including new comfy leather lounge chair, photography and painting by local artists, free super FAST WiFi and 50 Smart TV, a futon couch, and a fully equipped kitchen (with a dishwasher!) and all the essentials and more. There are games, books, DVD player and movies. Enjoying your time here begins when you arrive!

Bedroom comfort includes a Simmons BeautyRest deluxe queen size bed, writing desk and chair to work from home. Stacked washer/dryer in the closet. Full closet and plenty of built in shelving for your gear, suitcases, clothes. Full en-suite bathroom includes tub/shower combination, fluffy white towels and complimentary shampoo and soap.

This guest apartment is perfectly suited for either the single traveler or a couple sharing the bed. Remote workers love it!

So much roomier, affordable and private than a motel or hotel! Complete with full kitchen, full bath (tub/shower combo), washer/dryer and private patio with BBQ*

Amenities include:
* Free Super Fast WiFi
*Gas Grill in private patio
*bed linens, bath towels (complimentary refreshment of linens/towels weekly)
*Beach towels, beach chairs, beach umbrella, Ice chest
*Washer and Dryer stacked in bedroom closet
*Full kitchen with all utensils/knives, blender, toaster, coffeemaker and grinder, food processor, pots and pans, dishwasher, frig, microwave.
* Smart TV, DVD player
*DVD library, books and games
*1 mile walk to the Lighthouse/Steamer Lane, Natural Bridges State Park Beach
*Close to Cowell's Beach, the Boardwalk, Downtown, wineries, bakeries, restaurants
*AND, fully stocked kitchen, complete with utensils/knives, cooking gear, vinegar/oil/spices/sugar/teas, dish, hand and laundry soap, paper towels and napkins!
*Plenty of free on-street parking!

Weather/Climate in Santa Cruz has mild weather throughout the year, enjoying a warm-summer Mediterranean climate characterized by cool, wet winters and warm, mostly dry summers. Due to its proximity to Monterey Bay, fog and low overcast are common during the night and morning hours, especially in the summer. Bring a light jacket, sweatshirt for mornings and evenings in summer! Many guests return from their vacation with a Santa Cruz sweatshirt (our local uniform!). Check ''Weather Underground website for Santa Cruz weather while planning your trip.

~This is a 100% NON SMOKING property (no tobacco, pot, incense).
*SMOKERS SHOULD NOT CONSIDER THIS RENTAL*
~ the apartment is up one flight of stairs.
~ located in a quiet neighborhood---not a party house*
~ No pets allowed
~ rental agreement required

Come let the ocean air wash over you!
WORK FROM HOME!
Relax like a local!
YOU NEED A VACATION!
Transient Occupancy Tax (for bookings less than 30 days):
City of Santa Cruz 14% hotel tax / Short Term Rental Reg: #000998

Cleaning fee: 1-2wks=$200/ up to 2 wks/ for 2+ weeks=$250, multiple months require monthly cleaning ($200/mo)
$500 refundable booking deposit for stays up to one month

Check in 3pm/ Check out 11am


CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations less than 60 days are subject to forfeiture of half of all rental moneys deposited/ less than 30 days subject to forfeiture of all rental moneys deposited unless we can re-rent the house for the period of your reservation. All cancellations subject to a $100 cancellation fee.

Keywords: guest apartment, one bedroom getaway, beach house rental, quiet yet close to the beach, comfortable, clean, easy access to activities, walking distance to beach, casita, flat, beach cabin, romantic, private, Santa Cruz, Westside

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • MORE

    Beach Towels Books Games Note From Host: Strictly 100% Non-smoking Inside And Out* Smoke-free Property Stereo Video Library Desk Dryer Iron/ironing Board Recycling Water-efficient Showers Only Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • OUTDOOR

    BBQ Grill(s) Beach Loungers Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • PARKING

    Free Offsite Parking Street Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Available In All Rooms: Free WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Free WiFi
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property)
  • GUEST SERVICES

    Laundry Facilities
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    DVD Player Dining Table Kitchen Laundry Facilities Microwave Refrigerator Separate Living Room Sofa Bed Washer/dryer
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Basketball Beach Access Birdwatching Cycling Fishing Fitness Center Access Golfing Health/beauty Spa Hiking/biking Trails Horse Riding Kayaking Marina Motor Boating Mountain Biking Parasailing Rock Climbing Sailing Scuba Diving Snorkeling Surfing/body Boarding Swimming Theme Parks Whale Watching Wildlife And Game Walks Windsurfing Winery Tours
  • BEDROOM

    Bed Sheets Heating Sofa Bed
  • BATHROOM

    Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Private Bathroom Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Cable/satellite Channels DVD Player Smart TV
  • OUTDOOR SPACE

    Balcony Or Patio
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Blender Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Table Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Anna R.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    What a great jewel - proximity to beaches, parks, and restaurants was wonderful! Nestled in a quiet neighborhood was a plus. Robin is a thoughtful caring host and shared her wonderful oranges lemons and grapefruit. The unit is welcoming and comfortable.

  • James T.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    We spent a month at West Cliff Hideaway. The location is fantastic - 2 blocks from the ocean in a lovely neighborhood. We were able to walk to the Pier and Boardwalk from our front door every day. Seeing the waves and surfers never grew old. The host, Robin lives in the main house and was always available for anything we needed. We rarely saw her so we always felt like we had privacy. The apartment is above a large garage behind the house and is accessed by a private entrance and a flight of stairs. Very comfortable and a fully stocked kitchen made for a perfect stay. Thank you Robin for sharing your home in such a beautiful location!

  • moni o.

    Submitted Nov 28, 2023

    Stayed Nov 21, 2023

    Robin is the Best! She was genuinely concerned with my comfort and needs the property is beautiful located in a very private neighborhood of Santa Cruz easy access to everything Santa Cruz has to offer, and a wonderful, quiet, comfortable, nurturing place to come home to after a long day of adventure, and exploring I really look forward to coming back. Thanks Robin for making my stay so lovely.

  • Allison V.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2023

    Stayed Sep 24, 2023

    We loved our stay at Robin’s cottage and she was an outstanding and wonderful host. Her place is lovely, quiet, clean, had everything we needed and is perfectly located for daily walks along the ocean and to amazing restaurants and cafes. We didn’t want to leave! And Robin is an exceptional host. (Like she should teach a course on it.) She is warm, welcoming, accommodating and literally made us feel like her special guests (not just vrbo people staying on her property). She checked in to be sure we had what we needed, sent us weather updates, and gave us a heads up on a stunning full moon over the ocean and recommendations for where to view it with great food and drink. We loved our stay and can’t wait to return. Thank you Robin! ?

  • Trent D.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2023

    Stayed Jul 8, 2023

    This experience reminded me of how good a well-run vacation rental can be. It was so nice dealing with an actual person who takes excellent care of their place with lots of thoughtful touches to make my stay super comfortable and relaxing. The place is luxurious for a single/couple, and the futon in the living room was very solid and comfortable. Robin's place is like staying in a real house, with a patio and grill, located in one of the nicer areas in Santa Cruz. Walking distance (15-20 minutes) from lots of stuff and a quick drive from UCSC. Plenty of peace and quiet even with the windows open constantly.

  • Jessica S.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2023

    Stayed Jun 14, 2023

    This was likely our last visit to Santa Cruz, at least for now, to attend the UCSC graduation. The location was super, with a nearby shortcut to the beautiful West Cliff views, but close enough to campus to help our son pack up 4 years of stuff! Our host was amazing and even offered to fill the fridge when she learned our flight in was delayed.The home was clean and had everything we could need, including a lovely private courtyard that was the envy of my work Zoom meeting. If/when we return, this will be our spot!

  • Rachel N.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2022

    Stayed May 16, 2022

    Our business reserved this property for 3 months for a visiting scientist and they raved about Robin and her property. She was communicative, attentive, and a terrific host that went above and beyond. We will definitely reserve this spot again for long-term stays or business visits. Thanks Robin!

  • Cary O.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2021

    Stayed May 28, 2021

    Robin was a lovely host and the property was a the perfect beach hide-away for a few days of rest. I walked two blocks to the most beautiful walk along West Cliff. Perfect stay!

  • kate s.

    Submitted Mar 27, 2021

    Stayed Feb 25, 2021

    This property was very comfortable and exactly as advertised. Robin was very helpful and accommodating. The location is superb. You can hear the crashing of the waves and the barking of the seals from the ocean a few blocked away. We walked and biked everywhere and found the Westside wineries and coffee shops great.

  • Penny M.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2019

    Stayed Nov 8, 2019

    This was an adorable, comfortable apartment, centrally located to beaches, downtown and wineries, just as described on the site. Robyn was very easy to work with and very responsive. I highly recommend this place.

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