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The Capitola Cottage - Your Dream Beach Getaway!
Sunny historic cottage was built in 1918 and completely remodeled in 2015. Steps to the beach and surf. In the heart of Capitola Village. Surrounded by restaurants and boutiques. Short get-away from Silicon Valley Best small beach town in California. Self Check-In Quality Furnitures Fully Equipped Kitchen for Guests to cook their meals Plush Towels Salon Bath Products Beach towels Beach Chairs & Umbrella Boogie Boards Board Games Nintendo Switch Dock Instant Pot Coffee and Tea Weber BBQ Grill

Relaxing Modern Home|Chefs Kitchen|Private Patio
Spend your coastal vacation in this newly designed 1940’s Cottage. Thoughtfully designed with a mix of both modern and traditional elements, this Cottage feels warm and inviting from the moment you enter the space. Enjoy the beautiful California weather in the private patio featuring native coastal landscaping. Whether you are spending your days at the beach, surfing, exploring the Redwoods or looking to simply unplug and unwind we look forward to hosting you at our Coastal Cottage. P# 221094

Ocean View 1 block from the beach Family Friendly
Beach & Lagoon Front! Views of the ocean from all decks and the kitchen/great room. 3 min walk to the beach. This house is centrally located to everything Santa Cruz has to offer. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious layout with a large eat-in kitchen, great room, formal dining room, living room with fireplace, along with an outside deck with a fire pit This house is ideal for family get-togethers. There is nothing like sitting around the fire and listening to the waves crash on the beach.

1929 Spanish Casita With Bicycles For Two
Enjoy a high-touch, yet private casita near UCSC. Curl up with a book in your red leather armchair in the beautiful living room featuring down, Restoration Hardware furnishings and a gas burning fireplace. In the evening, take a seat on your private patio beneath a leafy pergola and enjoy a glass of wine at this historic, Spanish-style casita. Some of the BEST bakeries, natural grocery stores, wine tasting, shopping, beaches and restaurants are all a short walk/bike ride or drive away xx

Pleasure Point Beach Cottage
Enjoy Pleasure Point living in this sweat cottage. Just a few minutes stroll and you’re at the beach and some of Santa Cruz’s best surf. Cruise the cliffs on bikes, hit the waves, or BBQ and soak up the sun! You’re sure to enjoy this special little house and its big back yard. Enjoy the fully stocked kitchen, 50 inch 4k TV, hot outdoor shower, big gas BBQ, 2 beach cruisers, 2 soft surf boards, beach toys, a wagon (great for beach transport), and much more!

Creekside Bliss #1 - The Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County Vacation Rental Permit# 191283. Newly remolded beachy creek side cottage, bright and airy, fully equipped kitchen. Located in the Santa Cruz mountains 1/2 mile from downtown Boulder Creek on a secluded property. Close to many event and wedding venues. Fifteen minute drive to Big Basin State Park, 30 minutes to Santa Cruz and Beach Boardwalk, close to many wineries and lots of hiking trails. Twenty minutes from Roaring Camp Railroad.

Surf Cottage in Pleasure Point
Nestled in a tree-lined corner you'll find the Surf Cottage at Pleasure Point, a lovingly curated home by a California native who lived in NYC and Paris. Stay in surf-shack style with vintage finds, Moroccan rugs, and a collection of objects and artwork from around the world. You'll be just steps away from breathtaking ocean views, sandy beaches and world-renowned surf spots. Come for some coastal vibes and experience all that Santa Cruz has to offer.

Seabright Cottages
The one-bedroom cottage is a peaceful retreat, nestled in a quiet family neighborhood. It is an 8-minute walk to the sunny Seabright Beach and close to all that is Santa Cruz. The sunny living room and private garden are great places to chill. It is a two-block walk to several excellent restaurants. We provide two beach cruisers, and it is less than a mile ride to either downtown Santa Cruz or the Marina. So park your car and have some fun.

Coastal Architectural Gem in Capitola
A nantucket-inspired cottage in Capitola was designed by award-winning architect Tobin Dougherty. This iconic beach house has been showcased in many publications, including Sunset Magazine, Fine Homebuilding, and Better Homes and Gardens. It is a true architectural gem that I am honored to share with you and your loved ones. Conveniently located just a .3 miles/6 minute walk to Capitola Village, Gayle's Bakery, and the Beach.

Amazing Country Setting at Cottage Creek Vineyards
Lovely 1000 Sq. ft. Cottage in the heart of wine country. A 400 sq. ft. delightful back patio with fire pit, full kitchen and bathroom makes this the perfect home away from home. Amenities include queen bed, wifi, TV's, fire place, & parking. We are a live winery and have wine tasting two weekends and two Friday evenings a month. We usually have live music, wine tasting is in the same vicinity as the Cottage.

La Casita del Mar (The Seaside Cottage) at Twin Lakes Beach
Cozy beach cottage located 3 blocks from Twin Lakes Beach and Santa Cruz Harbor! (Permit 211376) Coffee shops and eateries are just around the corner with easy access to the Boardwalk and downtown Santa Cruz. Highly desirable parking on premises. An outdoor dining area is in back with a quaint sitting area in the front. Come and experience the Santa Cruz life in this adorable home!

Sea Otter Cottage in Santa Cruz!
This quaint cottage, just a block and a half from the beach, was built in the early 1900's yet lovingly updated to maintain Old World Charm. Take a short stroll to the beach, quaint restaurants, shopping or the harbor. Enjoy provided paddle boards, cruiser bikes & boogie boards or have a bonfire in the backyard before ending your day with a relaxing soak in the hot tub!
Popular amenities for Santa Cruz cottage rentals
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

Ricketts' Retreat

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Wild West Village- Hot Tub & HUGE View FAST Wi-Fi

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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ830 | ﺩ.ﺇ863 | ﺩ.ﺇ881 | ﺩ.ﺇ992 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,058 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,153 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,194 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,212 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,003 | ﺩ.ﺇ900 | ﺩ.ﺇ948 | ﺩ.ﺇ918 |
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Santa Cruz vacation rentals start at ﺩ.ﺇ367 per night before taxes and fees

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Santa Cruz stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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