Black Pearl Cottage – Classic Seabright Charm

We didn’t get to enjoy the property sadly, but we greatly appreciate the hosts being flexible when my mom had a bad fall and was in a skilled nursing facility. Hope to make it there soon!

Good location with view & beach proximity but can be noisy as pedestrian path very close. Must open windows that can be opened or too warm inside. Directions left by host/Co. easy to follow. Easily walkable to beach, harbor, Aldo's cafe.

This was my first time renting a vacation home. I really enjoyed the stay and did'nt want to go home.The view was beautiful and the house was charming. The only negative things I can say is that it was a very hot day when we arrived and it took a very long time to cool the house down. The windows facing the ocean dont open, so you don't get the breeze. Also the beds could be more comfortable. Great place over all.

Our family really enjoyed staying at Black Pearl. Wonderful serene location, steps from the beach. Loved Santa Cruz and this house!

We absolutely loved our stay at this beach cottage! The location couldn't be better. Just steps from Seabright Beach, restaurants, and the boardwalk. The views were stunning, and there were safe spaces around the property for the kids to play. The house itself was charming and comfortable with cozy beds and everything we needed for our annual family trip. The property manager was friendly and quick to respond to any questions. Already looking forward to next year!

This house is perfect except for no AC in hot months. But there are fans and good restaurants near. Also a market near and the boardwalk is in walking distance.

Perfect house for a family visit, generous sized living room, and wonderful front yard with a stone table in front, facing the Pacific.

Great location with the beach access point steps away from the front door. House has an amazing view of seabright beach down to the pier. The house does get warm on hotter days and even with the combination of open windows and fans it was a challenge to keep the temp manageable in a few of the rooms at night.

The location of this home provides the most amazing views and I loved listening to the sound of the ocean every night. The home is conveniently situated and everything you need is either a quick drive or walk away. But being able to walk out the door, down the stairs and be on the sand was the main reason we rented this house. You just cannot beat that. The home is a little dated as others have mentioned. However the pictures are accurate. What you see is what you get. Suggestions I would give that would have improved our experience are, more kitchen dish towels. We were provided 2, which was not nearly enough for an entire week at the house cooking and cleaning up. A quick inventory of basic kitchen items would be helpful. Things like a peeler, a grater that isn't broken and measuring spoons, would have made the week in the kitchen a little easier. Oh and the dining table is so old and the leaves in the middle so warped, we had a hard time keeping glasses upright. But minus those very small things, the place is cozy and comfortable and I would certainly recommend this place to friends.

As our first family get-together in almost 2 years due to COVID, we could not have asked for a better place. The Santa Cruz area has high vaccination rates and most people were wearing masks indoors, so we felt very safe. The house is in an ideal location, on a bluff overlooking Seabright Beach. The weather was perfect, as expected, and free of the smoke from California (and other) wildfires. And, of course, Santa Cruz! Wonderful beaches, restaurants, the Boardwalk, the lovely flowers along the coast and in neighborhood yards. Just really a lovely place to be. The house is not a mansion, but the open floor plan makes it feel quite spacious. The appliances are all fairly modern, and they all work as expected. The view from the main room is stunning at all times. The windows, although a little tricky to operate, were entirely sufficient to cool the place, and we never missed air conditioning. We loved sitting in that area and just watching the ocean, the people, the birds, and the boats. A great place to relax.