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

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A beach with rocky terrain, a few people, and houses in the background. - Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach (Santa Cruz)
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a window with a view of greenery. - Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach (Santa Cruz)
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a gas stove, and three bar stools. - Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach (Santa Cruz)
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Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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 (neighbour 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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About the area

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz. Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • A lighthouse at sunset, rocky shoreline, calm water, and a clear sky.
    Santa Cruz Harbor
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • A tall white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and a clear blue sky.
    Seabright Beach
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sunny Cove Beach
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Twin Lakes State Beach
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pleasure Point Park
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Crow's Nest Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • People's Coffee
    18 min walk
  • Starbucks
    5 min walk
  • Taqueria Vallarta
    3 min drive
  • The Original Ferrell's Donuts
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Designer Inspired Beach Cottage, One Short Block from an Expansive Beach located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this cottage is steps from Santa Maria's Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is absolutely perfect! It looks exactly as advertised with beautiful, comfortable decor, a fully appointed kitchen, washer/dryer, and a king bed to sink into for a great night of sleep. Just steps from the beach. I loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Echoing all other comments - Shannon and Tony were great hosts, very responsive to any needs. She's an interior designer which is apparent - the place was soooo cute, my family was dying over it. Excellent location, was perfect for our needs. Despite the small footprint, the layout and features made the best use of the space. Plenty of storage space, extra bedding available, nice features like a milk frother and Nespresso machine. We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beach cottage was super cute, fantastic and the hosts were perfectly accommodating and available. The place was spotless and had many extra amenities that you don't find elsewhere, like plenty of coffee, snacks, spices, condiments, plush towels and quality toiletries. The place was small, but very well laid-out with a really nice kitchen and living space. The area is very walkable, the beach was right across the street, and the harbor was about a 20 minute walk away. I really loved my stay and would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time. Really enjoyed our property managers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026