Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront.

2 bedroomsSleeps 654 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Santa Cruz, CA

Sunny Cove Beach4 min walk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk6 min drive
Santa Cruz Wharf6 min drive
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living room area

1 Single Bed

Sun Porch / Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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 bed 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.

Property manager

Jeanne Adams

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Tennis court

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Great for a small family. Fully fenced yard.

Events

No events allowed

Fireworks are illegal in Santa Cruz County

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoke outside only. No smoking inside cottage.

Quiet between10PM and 8AM. This is a residential neighborhood.Guest is required to answer a series of questions within 72 hours of booking acceptance.

Security deposit refunded if no damage, loss, excessive cleaning, complaints from neighbors, or missing keys.Fireworks are illegal.

Don't park in front of adjacent neighbors or block mailboxes. Leave room at the gate on Monday; this allows for custom trash pick-up. Recycle.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Fireworks are illegal in Santa Cruz County

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

This holiday home is located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, and is near theme parks and near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

Sunny Cove Beach - 4 min walk
Santa Cruz Harbor - 2 min drive
Ocean Street - 4 min drive
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive
Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive

Getting around

Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

Crow's Nest Restaurant - 3 min drive
Oak & Ale - 19 min walk
Peoples Coffee - 15 min walk
Verve Coffee Roasters - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront. located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Santa Maria's Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach are also within 10 minutes.

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Claudia M.

8 Aug 2017

Quaint little hideaway

This cottage is wonderful and has an interesting history. Once you park your car you can leave it there. Walk to Starbucks, the beach, etc. We used Uber to go down to the boardwalk with the kids and other than that never had to get back in our car. The place is very charming and the perfect spot to relax with a glass of wine and read a book. It is a "cottage" so it is small, but has everything you need to cook, enjoy a meal, relax and watch a movie, etc. I loved the front patio with the beautiful flowers and watching all of the locals walk by in the morning. Only drawback for our group is that you have to go through the master bedroom to get to the bathroom so with 2 teenagers with us that wasn't ideal but other than that it was perfect for a relaxing mini getaway. Thank you to the owner for being so prompt and courteous also. You will see us again soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

22 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage

Had a two month stay while my girlfriend and I were looking for housing. The accommodation was a perfect fit and in a great location. Would recommend!

Stayed 57 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

David M.

2 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Passing through

Nice property. Slightly awkward bedrooms. Bathroom accessed through a bedroom. Only heaters are space heaters which worked okay. Front porch/bedroom is on a somewhat busy road. A little loud in that bedroom during busy traffic times. Good access to the ocean and beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023