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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
Superb
16 reviews
Price from
£156
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
£318
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
£226
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
£295
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
£389
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
Superb
3 reviews

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
£1,166
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
£576
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
£879
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
£203
per night

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  • The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 16 reviews

    Boasting garden views, The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views features accommodation with a terrace, around 2.7 km from Seabright State Beach.

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

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

    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.

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

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

    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...

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

  • Santa Cruz Comfort

    Santa Cruz Comfort features a patio and is located in Santa Cruz, within just 1 km of Black’s Beach and 1 km of Seabright State Beach.

  • Harbor Haven
    Breakfast options

    Set in Santa Cruz, 1 km from Santa Cruz Harbor Beach and 1.4 km from Black’s Beach, Harbor Haven offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.

  • Oceanview Family Playground

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Oceanview Family Playground is set in Santa Cruz. It is situated 600 metres from Pleasure Point Beach and offers a 24-hour front desk.

  • Seabright
    Breakfast options

    Seabright is located in the Eastside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, 400 metres from Santa Cruz Beach, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Harbor Beach and 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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

    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.

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

    Located in Santa Cruz, less than 1 km from Sunny Cove Beach and a 15-minute walk from Black’s Beach, Relaxing 3 bedroom Santa Cruz house, 5min to beach offers water sports facilities and air...

  • Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach

    Set in Santa Cruz in the California region, with Black’s Beach and Santa Cruz Harbor Beach nearby, Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach offers accommodation with free WiFi and free...

  • Amazing Santa Cruz Landscaped Paradise
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Amazing Santa Cruz Landscaped Paradise is set in Santa Cruz.

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

    Situated in Santa Cruz in the California region, Pleasure Point Retreat has a balcony. This holiday home features accommodation with a patio.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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Cottages that guests love in Santa Cruz

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    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 146 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
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    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 817 reviews
    Loved this cute Inn. Amazingly decorated. Clean. Very quiet. Cozy.
    Jennifer
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  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 146 reviews
    Beautful cottages, very clean, comfortable beds and super nice staff! Its close to the ocean and downtown.
    Lotta
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  • Avg. price/night: £142.26
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 200 reviews
    The room was tidy, cozy, and spacious, tastefully adorned with high-quality decor. It featured a large table that served well for my work needs.
    parisa
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  • Avg. price/night: £160.84
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5 reviews
    The cabin was wonderful, cute, very well decorated and the bed was extremely comfortable. We had a couple of great nights sleep!
    Kathrin
    Solo traveller
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    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 817 reviews
    Liked how cozy the room was, balcony, free drinks.
    Sherri
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £101.22
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 484 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
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £137.81
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 817 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
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £137.81
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 817 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
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £255.37
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 279 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
    Young couple

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