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Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach

Cottage near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library
Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom53 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Maria's Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Eastside Santa Cruz cottage places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach. Santa Maria's Beach and Sunny Cove Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Maria's Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Seabright Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach

This adorable one bedroom cottage is centrally located in Santa Cruz, one block from Santa Maria beach - a vast sandy stretch of beach for sunset strolls and beach play. The cottage is within walking distance of Starbucks, an amazing italian deli, Sunday Farmer's Market, two taquerias and a great italian restaurant.

The cottage is behind our main home and has a charming, small yard and side entrance. We offer a Cal King Bed, Queen Sofa Sleeper and full kitchen.

The space:
This is a guest cottage behind our home. With beach living, we are all fairly close together (neighbor included). We try and offer as much privacy as possible and please know that noise can travel easily between homes. We ask that you respect quiet hour times.

The full kitchen offers an array of amenities including a Nespresso Coffee Maker, Milk Frother, Toaster/Oven/Air Fryer, Ninja blender, Ice Maker, Dishwasher, full-size oven and cooktop. We offer an array of coffees and tea.

The main bedroom has a Cal King bed and offers a large screen TV and full closet for storage.

The living room has a sofa sleeper that has a queen bed and includes a TV and Sonos system for music or TV.

The bathroom has a tub/shower combo with a jetted tub and handheld shower.

As we live close by, we are happy to provide special requests or offer additional speciality appliances if we have them.

Guest access:
The side yard and the front yard are your small outdoor oasis.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 575 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please place the key back in the lockbox. Thank you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Santa Cruz County has a strictly enforced noise ordinance – Quiet Hours are between 10:00pm and 8:00am.
Also, we do not allow any gatherings larger than 6 people in our home.
We strictly prohibit the use of fireworks as fireworks are illegal in the County of Santa Cruz.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach to the airport?

This cottage is 14.2 mi (28-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach to the beach?

This cottage is a short 1-minute walk from Santa Maria's Beach and 7-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach to downtown Santa Cruz?

This cottage is 0.8 mi away from Twin Lakes.

Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very clean, nicely appointed rental, in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were such a short walk from the waves and very comfortable. We loved it and want to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The East Cliff Beach Cottage was absolutely perfect for our 3 night stay in Santa Cruz. Easy check-in, clean, comfortable and well appointed. A for bathroom amenities- super soft towels and high quality supplies (soap, shampoo, etc.). It’s private, secure, and spacious feeling for a condensed footprint. We will happily return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful 1 Bedroom cottage behind owners main residence. Private entrance, plenty of amenities such as kitchen equipment ie: coffee, blender,microvave etc... Beautifully arranged as in furniture and access to blankets, towels, pillows. Actually more than enough for the two of us. Overall so very comfortable and cozy. We will be back for sure. The hosts were very gracious and welcoming and checked in with us to ensure we had all we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025