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Boasting garden views, The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views features accommodation with a terrace, around 2.7 km from Seabright State Beach. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.7 km from Santa Cruz Beach.

Quiet and cozy. Easy check-in and great parking.

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9.1
Wonderful
18 reviews
Price from
$136.80
per night

Set in Santa Cruz in the California region, Beach Haven has a patio. The property is around 1.2 km from Moran Lake Park Beach, 2.1 km from Hooper's Beach and 6.6 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Pleasure Point Beach is 300 metres away.

Excellent! Quiet and friendly neighborhood very close to surfing beach. Kitchen was perfect, house nicely decorated, beds and bedding impeccable, good lighting in all rooms, very clean, fantastic attention to comfort and details.

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9.5
Exceptional
16 reviews
Price from
$274
per night

Set in Santa Cruz, 500 metres from Cowell's Beach, 1.5 km from Seabright State Beach and 300 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Beach Hill Bungalow offers accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. The property is located 2 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse, 2 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and 4.2 km from University of California Santa Cruz. The property is 200 metres from the city centre and 400 metres from Santa Cruz Beach.

this place was phenomenal for my work trip to Santa Cruz. The location was great, I didn't have any trouble finding parking on the street (in November) and it was an incredibly comfortable place to be based. the kitchen was well equipped with pots, pans, knives, etc... and even had a dishwasher! It also had a very large sink, which was lovely.

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8.3
Very Good
9 reviews
Price from
$196
per night

Featuring garden views, Fantastic 2 bedroom Cottage, 5min to beach provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around less than 1 km from Sunny Cove Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.2 km from Moran Lake Park Beach.

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9.8
Exceptional
4 reviews
Price from
$286.74
per night

The spacious holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

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10
Exceptional
2 reviews
Price from
$202.40
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Amazing Santa Cruz Landscaped Paradise is set in Santa Cruz. This property offers access to a balcony, pool at the pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 7.2 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

For guests with children, the holiday home offers an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. Amazing Santa Cruz Landscaped Paradise has a sun terrace and an outdoor fireplace.

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9.3
Wonderful
3 reviews
Price from
$449.07
per night

Boasting a DVD player, the spacious holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room, a dining area, 4 bedrooms, and 5 bathrooms with a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

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9.5
Exceptional
2 reviews
Price from
$1,003.33
per night

Westside Beauty has a patio and is located in Santa Cruz, within just 1.3 km of Natural Bridges State Beach and 1.3 km of Lighthouse Field State Beach. The property is set 3.2 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 1.9 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse and 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Mitchell's Cove Beach is 600 metres away.

The location, the neighborhood was quiet, the front garden was so nice, live able floor plan, very clean. I would book again.

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6.7
Review score
6 reviews
Price from
$240
per night

Providing city views, Villa Vista is located in the Eastside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, a few steps from Moran Lake Park Beach and 1 km from Pleasure Point Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

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10
Exceptional
2 reviews
Price from
$917.70
per night

Boardwalk Dream is situated in Santa Cruz, 300 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Pacific Avenue is 900 metres away.

All units have a satellite TV. There is also a kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher and oven. A microwave and toaster are also available, as well as a coffee machine. Every unit is fitted with a private bathroom with a hairdryer.

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6.5
Review score
4 reviews
Price from
$195.50
per night

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  • The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 18 reviews

    The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views is located in Santa Cruz, just 1.7 miles from Seabright State Beach and 1.7 miles from Santa Cruz Beach.

    private entrance, fantastic patio with a great view, very clean.

  • Beach Haven
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 16 reviews

    Beach Haven is located in Santa Cruz, just a 13-minute walk from Moran Lake Park Beach and 1.3 miles from Hooper's Beach. Guests staying at this vacation home have access to a patio.

    Location was perfect, couldn't have asked for more.

  • Beach Hill Bungalow
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 9 reviews

    Beach Hill Bungalow is located in Santa Cruz, just 1.2 miles from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse and 1.2 miles from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.

    How private it was, amd close to the boardwalk and beach

  • Santa Cruz Comfort

    Santa Cruz Comfort offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, a 12-minute walk from Black’s Beach and 0.6 miles from Seabright State Beach. This vacation home provides accommodations with a patio.

  • Harbor Haven

    Harbor Haven offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, a 17-minute walk from Black’s Beach and 0.9 miles from Seabright State Beach. With garden views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

  • Seabright

    Seabright offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, 2.6 miles from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse and 2.6 miles from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. With sea views, this accommodation provides a patio.

  • Fantastic 2 bedroom Cottage, 5min to beach
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach and 0.8 miles from Moran Lake Park Beach, Fantastic 2 bedroom Cottage, 5min to beach features accommodations in Santa Cruz with a garden.

  • Relaxing 3 bedroom Santa Cruz house, 5min to beach
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Just a 9-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach and 0.8 miles from Black’s Beach, Relaxing 3 bedroom Santa Cruz house, 5min to beach features accommodations in Santa Cruz with a garden, barbecue facilities...

  • Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach

    Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach is located in Santa Cruz, just 4.5 miles from University of California Santa Cruz and 5.9 miles from Pasatiempo Golf Club.

  • Amazing Santa Cruz Landscaped Paradise
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 3 reviews

    Offering a garden, Amazing Santa Cruz Landscaped Paradise provides accommodations in Santa Cruz. This property offers access to pool at the pool table, table tennis, and free private parking.

  • Pleasure Point Retreat
    Free cancellation options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Pleasure Point Retreat is located in Santa Cruz, just a 13-minute walk from Moran Lake Park Beach and 1.3 miles from Hooper's Beach. This vacation home features accommodations with a balcony.

  • Westside Beauty
    Free cancellation options available
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 6 reviews

    Just a 15-minute walk from Natural Bridges State Beach and 0.8 miles from Lighthouse Field State Beach, Westside Beauty features accommodations in Santa Cruz with a garden.

  • Villa Vista
    Free cancellation options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Providing city views, Villa Vista in Santa Cruz provides accommodations and barbecue facilities. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.

  • Boardwalk Dream
    Free cancellation options available
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 4 reviews

    Boardwalk Dream is located in Santa Cruz, just 328 yards from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Pacific Avenue is 0.6 miles away. All units have a satellite TV.

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Cottages That Guests Love in Santa Cruz

  • From $256.87 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,563 reviews
    A faultless experience. Fantastic location and beach view, spotlessly clean and well-appointed room and friendly helpful staff. A heated pool and hot tub were great additional bonuses, as were the complementary popcorn, snow cones and great selection of coffees
    Sophy
    Ireland
  • From $189.45 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 904 reviews
    The rooms were spacious and clean. In particular, I liked that the flooring wasn't carpet (faux hardwood is much better). The hot tub was a nice touch (clean and hot). There were some good restaurants near the motel, although the ambiance was just so-so. Parking was free!
    Paul
    Canada
  • From $189.45 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 904 reviews
    Great location, friendly staff, really fresh smart and clean rooms! Great breakfast and hot tub!
    Aylish
    United Kingdom
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 147 reviews
    Great location near the warf and ocean. Charming historic cottages that have been beautifully updated. Very helpful staff. Exceptionally clean rooms and premises.
    Marylia
    United States of America
  • From $126.93 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 827 reviews
    Loved this cute Inn. Amazingly decorated. Clean. Very quiet. Cozy.
    Jennifer
    United States of America
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 147 reviews
    Beautful cottages, very clean, comfortable beds and super nice staff! Its close to the ocean and downtown.
    Lotta
    Germany
  • From $215.73 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 485 reviews
    This cute little boutique hotel is a wonderful little gem. Rooms cozy with fireplace and hot coffee/latte available in the lobby along with lovely banana bread. A short walk to the shops and restaurants downtown. I would definitely stay again.
    Linda
    Canada
  • From $126.93 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 827 reviews
    My wife and I stayed in a lovely room in the attic (room #12) with a dormer window facing the river. It was a stormy night but we were cozy warm with a propane fireplace.
    William
    United States of America
  • From $126.93 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 827 reviews
    Cozy room, fireplace, comfy bed with cotton sheets. Our room had a little balcony with a table and chairs to eat our dinner and watch the sunset.
    William
    United States of America
  • From $350.76 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 285 reviews
    Everything! This period property with a view down over the beach is just perfect. As it was a little chilly outside in April, the fireplace came to life automatically each morning for a short while. So lovely, so romantic, so everything ...
    Martin
    Ireland

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