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Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach

Vacation home near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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Beach nearby, beach towels
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 654 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Seaside stay .A stay at this Eastside Santa Cruz vacation home places you steps from Sunny Cove Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Santa Maria's Beach. Twin Lakes State Beach and Lincoln Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pleasure Point Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Seabright Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Coffeetopia - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Point Market - ‬2 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.

Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach

Sharing Gates by the Sea

Walk about 60 yards to some of the warmest beaches in Santa Cruz: Sunny Cove and St. Mo's at Corcoran Lagoon. Play in the sand, boogie board, wander a long stretch of beach, explore the tide pools, and enjoy the sunset. Walk to nearby restaurants. The cottage is located halfway between the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and Capitola Village (two scenic miles each way).

The little beach house was once a part of a 1900s Victorian resort, the Hotel Villa del Mar, now a retreat center on 19th Avenue. Built in 1899, the 580 square foot cottage has personality and charm. The peaked redwood-paneled ceiling makes the living room feel spacious. The cottage can sleep up to six guests over eight years old. Kids welcome. Please note that the bedrooms are very small and access to the one bathroom is through the main bedroom. There is a queen bed in the bedroom, and a single couch in the living room. The private, sun porch room has a double sofa bed, and is used as a small, second bedroom. The cozy garden surrounding the house is fully fenced.

Recent renovations: the bathroom has a new tiled shower and floor; the exterior is now a "beach cottage" aqua, and the porch room was insulated and refreshed.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoke outside only. No smoking inside cottage.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 580 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Unplug space heaters Close windows
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Great for a small family. Fully fenced yard.

Events

No events allowed
Fireworks are illegal in Santa Cruz County

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoke outside only. No smoking inside cottage.

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
Note from host: Fireworks are illegal in Santa Cruz County
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 and a deadbolt lock
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Fireworks are illegal in Santa Cruz County For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hear the Ocean From This Historic Cottage. Almost Beachfront

Frequently asked questions

How close is Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 14.9 mi (26-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Santa Maria's Beach and 4-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach to downtown Santa Cruz?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Twin Lakes.

Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 235 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Drew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us visiting grandkids
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyleigh J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome little spot! Loved the quick walk to the beach and ocean overlooks. It’s a great location for a quick drive or walk to everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again next time we’re in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reba L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome cottage, great location, well kept and stocked with all things needed to stay in and cool or go out to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It is the cutest beach cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holden S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable fun place to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T., Marin County, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage in fantastic location near best boogie boarding beach in Santa Cruz.Very tall ceiling in living room makes it feel larger than we expected.Perfect for family of 4.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Neat little cottage

We loved our stay there. The bathroom is in the master, so there was less privacy than we had hoped. Perfect location, nice owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malika P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mindy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mostly most everything was amazing. Walking distance to the water and to Starbucks. Very nice very quiet location. Only real issue was couch was broke for sleeping arrangements. Bedding smelled musty. Otherwise outstanding. I would use again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Central Location, Wonderful Stay

We really enjoyed our stay in Santa Cruz in this cozy little cottage. No bells and whistles here, but it was just enough and what we needed for a great stay. We celebrated my daughter's 13th birthday with a little girls trip and we loved being in the center between Capitola and Santa Cruz. There was a Starbucks and a beach within a super quick walk - what else can you ask for?Jeanne, the property manager, was easy to communicate with and very fast in her responses. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Great location. Nice beaches and neighborhood. Relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanette S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Cottage

The Cottage was very cute and super clean. The neighborhood is quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable cottage.

Relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

Needed a place to stay for a show in Felton. This property was perfect. 20 minutes from the venue by car and five minutes to the ocean on foot. Everything as described. Intimate outdoor environment and cozy indoors.Had a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness

uncomfortable

Ants unusable seating in side yard misrepresented "private back yard" difficult to walk around master bed window latches broken no blackout curtains
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Eric T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place, but one of the beds is fragile / almost broken; gets hot in summer

This place is pretty nice and cute, and has a great location. It's a bit tight on space, but we knew that going in. My main complaint is that the fold-out couch in the living room is very fragile. It has instructions about how to pull it out gently, etc., which we followed; but no matter how careful we were, the fold-out part always collapsed after a few minutes of light usage. So we told our son to sleep on the other half of it, which is the main couch part. The place also gets pretty hot in the summer, and has limited ventilation. We went in August and the outdoor weather was quite pleasant, but the house heated up during the day anyway. You can open the windows, but that doesn't make the cool air come inside. There's a unit of some kind in the main room, but it has no labeling or instructions, and seems to only do heating. It's lucky that I brought a small fan with us from home, but even still the place was pretty hot by the late afternoon / evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

So relaxing!

This cottage is super cute and steps away from the beaches, coffee and food. I would definitely stay there again! Check in and check out were super easy which added to the relaxation we were seeking on this vacation. Instructions for everything were super clear. I didn’t have to bother Jeannie at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew R.

Good beach access

This property was in a nice location. We were able to walk to two beaches, some local restaurants, and the Sunday farmers market.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Stay

The cottage is cute, comfortable and had everything we needed. Our only suggestion is to invest in some small area fans for warm days since there is no AC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little cottage

We stayed here for Fourth of July weekend and had a wonderful time. Very close walk to the beach and a quick drive to the mystery spot and boardwalk. We loved the house just not the ants in the kitchen. Other than that it was perfect and we’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We had a nice stay in this little cottage. It is small but cute and fit our family of four well. We loved walking to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seastar

Couple with 2 small kids max. Host is terrific and such a cute cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Sweet Sister Time

We loved this little cottage for our sister retreat, quaint and cozy just as expected. The accommodations met our expectations as was advertised. Only thing we were left wanting was a cleaner landscape outside to sit and enjoy at night, seemed the yard keeper hadn't made it out in a bit. So grateful to found this place though!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

The interior of the house is clean, comfortable and well equipped. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024