Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf

Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(59 Ratings)

House in Santa Cruz, CA

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

The Corner @ Cowell's Beach is the perfect getaway for your Santa Cruz Vacation. Steps from the sand, this cozy, renovated bungalow will help you relax listening to the waves crash on the shore. The Corner has sleeping for 6: the master bedroom has a queen bed, the second bedroom has twin bunk beds and a queen futon. You can access the bathroom from both bedrooms, and the unit has a washer and dryer. The front deck is the perfect place to sip coffee and watch the sun rise or have a cocktail and watch the sun set while watching the waves roll in at Cowell's Beach. There is a $100 cleaning fee and taxes added on to nightly price.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Family friendly

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Municipal Rose Garden

41.8 mi

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Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf

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9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(59 Ratings)

House in Santa Cruz, CA

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Family friendly

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Municipal Rose Garden

41.8 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(59 Ratings)

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Property was nice inside, Cooled down nice with fans in and doors open. We enjoyed hanging out on the patio while we were on the property. We had 5 in our group and had plenty of room.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

We stay here every year and think it is the best hidden secret in Santa Cruz! Lovely home in the most perfect location.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Very convenient and clean, cute bungalow style place a few min walk from the beach. Awesome!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

What a spot.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Family of five, 3 from Minneapolis, one from Bozeman, MT, and one lives in Santa Cruz… all 30 plus… great location, comfy beds, had an amazing 5 days!!!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

House was clean. Enjoyed the porch and its ocean views. Definitely get to see the hustle and bustle and surf front living. (We loved the people watching which may not be for everyone). House was short on silverware for 6 as listed (luckily we only had 4 guest and there was enough) would like to have had more toilet paper, paper towels and trash bags for use. Be sure to bring some extra or be prepared to buy some more. Over all experience A+. Hope to come again next year.

6.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Unappealing location. No place to sit outside except a small deck in the parking lot. House was stuffy and hot at night because we didn’t want to open the windows due to safety concerns about the location.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Given the proximity to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and the Municipal Wharf, I was worried: would it be loud at night? Nope: we had two very quiet nights. This unit isn't luxurious, but instead super charming: a classic vintage beach shack in walking distance from major attractions. We barely used our car: we walked along West Cliff Drive for the views, walked to Pacific Garden Mall for food, played at the Boardwalk, had beers on the wharf.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Cute little cottage was exactly as advertised. Clean and conveniently located. Easy check in and parking right at door. Highly recommend!

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Great little property! You are steps away from the Boardwalk and the Wharf. Not too noisy - we slept just fine both nights.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

I could live there.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Looking for a small place close to the beach / boardwalk /downtown in Santa Cruz? Then this is a great place for you!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Perfect location. Walking distance to the beach and boardwalk and a hop, skip and a jump away from mid down town Santa Cruz.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Great location to Boardwalk and town!

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Close to everything

Close to everything

We had a blast! Ran out of t.p. Lol! Very clean , loved beach mats , awesome. Will be back !!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Amazing stay in Santa Cruz

Amazing stay in Santa Cruz

First time renting this cottage. Fantastic location! Best part of stay was prompt and helpful interactions and suggestions with the property manager! Thanks again! Tom

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Great location and comfortable

Great location and comfortable

The location of this house cannot be beat! We could walk to everything. Owner was responsive to our questions, house was clean and tidy, and our stay was relaxing and fun. I would highly recommend this place!

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

Good beachfront cottage

Good beachfront cottage

Good communication and speedy replies. Clean cottage. It is as advertised. Location is super (you can walk everywhere) and it was quiet at night (February holiday weekend). Minor items: A number of electrical outlet cover plates (at least 3) are broken—need to replace those. We couldn’t find the sheets for the futon. Ceiling light was burnt out in one bedroom, but there were spare bulbs so no real issue.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Small beach bungalow in a great location

Small beach bungalow in a great location

The pictures on the listing accurately represent this small beach bungalow. It is 4 connected rooms with one bathroom that connects the two bedrooms. There is a large deck with a table that has a view of the ocean over the parking lot and street. While the outside is a bit weathered, the inside is clean with bright paint and cute beach themed artwork. The location makes up for any imperfections. The owner is very responsive and helpful.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Perfect Location

Perfect Location

Beautiful rustic house. Quiet at night. Walking distance to wharf and boardwalk. A short drive to scenic areas. Parking was easy and assigned. The beds were comfortable. I would stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Getaway

Getaway

Location couldn’t have been any better. It was perfect

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Wonderful Property

Wonderful Property

We had an amazing stay here! The house was minutes from the beach and boardwalk and was perfect for our 3 year old. We would definitely stay here again!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Prefect for our family trip!

Prefect for our family trip!

My boys and I loved staying here! It is in the perfect location to walk to the wharf, beach, Boardwalk, etc. The rooms in the house were just what we needed and the laundry was a bonus. The owner was very responsive and we will definitely stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk at it's easiest.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk at it's easiest.

This Property is literally 100 yards from the pier and 300 yards from the Boardwalk. Everything is convenient. Walking distance to everything important. I wish they had wash cloths' but we made due without. Good Wi-Fi and TV in living room and both bedrooms. Sitting area in front is nice to socialize. Full size frig & Ice maker is a plus for sure. Also beach chairs and towels provided, nice touch. Josie and Pete we nice and easy to ask questions ect..I would recommend this property for sure. I would not have more than 4 people myself in it, but if you have little kids it will sleep 6.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

great location

great location

If size doesn't matter to you and you want a trip where you can just walk everywhere, this little place is it!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Awesome!

Awesome!

Loved the place, would definitely stay again

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2021

Valentine Family Bonding

Valentine Family Bonding

This was just the getaway we needed. Thoroughly enjoyed the little cottage by the wharf!

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2020

Nice place near beach.

Nice place near beach.

Would rent again. Very close to beach.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2019

Nice touches

Nice touches

Great location, very cozy, check in was easy

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2019

Papas weekend

Papas weekend

Everything went smoothly not a skip in the beat best location ,convenient and steps away from the beach . Was great especially with Lil ones bring back to nap and finish the rest of the day at the boardwalk was an awesome time thanks Josie and your father great guy to talk with ! Will be back soon

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

Location is perfect!!

Location is perfect!!

I have to give this a five star even though it's a little older beach cottage, but the location is perfect. Steps to the wharf, to the Boardwalk and to Cowell's Beach. Cowell's beach is surfless as there are hardly any waves but it is nonetheless the beach. The cottage itself if clean and checking in with the manager was so easy. Note to self to bring next time: A stock pot to make a spaghetti dinner and maybe a couple of other kitchen items and a few wash cloths for bathing. All-in-all we had a great time.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2019

Adorable & Fun

Adorable & Fun

We loved the cottage. It was clean and had a nice kitchen and pantry. There was a tv in each room. All of the bedding and towels were very good quality, so were the soaps in the shower. The owner included some goodies for us that were delicious and we really liked! The patio was excellent for all kinds of activities: looking at people, sipping coffee, watching the beach, letting kids play, eating—it’s like an outdoor extension of the living room. Finally, the lovely location of the cottage is perfect. You can walk to everything! We had a 4 & 5 year old and had no problems walking anywhere we wanted to go. It’s very centrally located, yet a little out of the way enough to be away from the street noise. We really enjoyed the cottage and would stay again.

2.0 / 10.0

Jul 2019

Three great things location location locatio if you can stand the smell.

Three great things location location locatio if you can stand the smell.

The place is cute in side it’s the stench that is bad. Front deck needs to be sanded and chairs need to be cleaned and repainted. No wash cloths, laundry detergent dish liquid filled with water making it hard to clean the dishes.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2019

Better than expected!

Better than expected!

You can't beat the location and inside was clean and had everything we needed to stay comfortably with 2 adults and 2 teenagers. Will absolutely come back!!

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2019

Perfect family getaway location

Perfect family getaway location

This little bungalow was the perfect location and size for our family plus kids friends visit to Santa Cruz. A quick walk to the Boardwalk or the wharf meant we could hop back and forth between beach time and boardwalk time without carrying all our stuff ! It was awesome to have a parking spot so we didn't have to look for one along the boardwalk. It was nice to have the extra room to hangout with the kids instead of being in a single hotel room !! The owner is extremely responsive and helpful ! The place was super clean and stocked with all the necessary things, even cream from a nearby dairy ! Double thumbs up for us !

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2019

Perfect location!

Perfect location!

Close to pier restaurants, boardwalk entertainment and shops.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2018

2 bed 1 bath bungalow

2 bed 1 bath bungalow

Great rental!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2018

Santa Cruz Fun!

Santa Cruz Fun!

We enjoyed 3 nights in the cottage. In walking distance to everything we needed. Great surfing right across the street. It was nice that they provided 4 beach towels and 4 chairs. For a family of 5 only having one bathroom was difficult, but nice touch providing shampoo, conditioner, and body soap. One suggestion would be to provide wash clothes for your face. My kids loved the taffy and swedish fish. Coming from the East Coast definitely needed wet suits for the Pacific ocean. Enjoyed the outside patio in the evening. Hosts were very informative. Josie, Karen, and Pete were all helpful even to taking the trash to the dumpster. Would recommend this place to my friends.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2018

This cottage was just as pictured on site. My family was quite comfortable w/sleeping quarters.

This cottage was just as pictured on site. My family was quite comfortable w/sleeping quarters.

We loved staying here. Location to beach & boardwalk is amazing!!! We will definitely be back. Very clean & we loved being able to cook our own meals, etc.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2018

Great find

Great find

We loved staying here. Close to everything! The house was super cute and clean.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Santa Cruz?

The average price for a rental in Santa Cruz is R 4,000 per night. This rental is R 2,470 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf

House in Santa Cruz, CA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf

House in Santa Cruz, CA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Santa Cruz?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf?

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