Black Pearl Cottage: Cozy Seabright Retreat with Ocean Views

4.7 / 5.0

Outstanding(23 Ratings)

House in Santa Cruz, CA

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

About this house rental

Escape to Black Pearl Cottage, a charming coastal retreat with unbeatable views of Monterey Bay. Located in the heart of Seabright, this cottage is as unique as it is beautiful, nestled among historic homes that add local charm and rich history to your stay.

Why You’ll Love It:

🪼 Comfortably sleeps up to 6 guests

🪼 3 bedrooms

🪼 2 bathrooms

🪼 Convenient 1-car parking right in the driveway

🪼 No smoking, parties, or pets allowed – just a peaceful, relaxing stay!

🪼 Keyed entry – pick up keys at Kendall & Potter’s office in Capitola

Amazing Amenities:

🪼 Wood-burning fireplace for cozy nights in

🪼 Wi-Fi to stay connected

🪼 Washer/Dryer for ultimate convenience

🪼 BBQ grill

🪼 Linens provided (just bring your beach towels!)

🪼 Beach access just a short walk down the stairway on 3rd Ave

🪼Self check-in

Nearby Attractions:

🪼 The iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

🪼 Delicious eats at Seabright Brewery, Betty’s Burgers, and Java Junction Coffee Shop

🪼 Stroll to the Yacht Harbor and enjoy a meal at the Crow’s Nest… and so much more!

Property is Managed by Kendall & Potter Property Management CalDRE#00420520

Book now and make memories at Black Pearl Cottage – your perfect Seabright escape!

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Municipal Rose Garden

41.5 mi

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Black Pearl Cottage: Cozy Seabright Retreat with Ocean Views

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4.7 / 5.0

Outstanding(23 Ratings)

House in Santa Cruz, CA

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Municipal Rose Garden

41.5 mi

Ratings and reviews

4.7 / 5.0

Outstanding(23 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

This house is perfect except for no AC in hot months. But there are fans and good restaurants near. Also a market near and the boardwalk is in walking distance.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Perfect house for a family visit, generous sized living room, and wonderful front yard with a stone table in front, facing the Pacific.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Great location with the beach access point steps away from the front door. House has an amazing view of seabright beach down to the pier. The house does get warm on hotter days and even with the combination of open windows and fans it was a challenge to keep the temp manageable in a few of the rooms at night.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2021

Amazing Ocean Views

Amazing Ocean Views

The location of this home provides the most amazing views and I loved listening to the sound of the ocean every night. The home is conveniently situated and everything you need is either a quick drive or walk away. But being able to walk out the door, down the stairs and be on the sand was the main reason we rented this house. You just cannot beat that. The home is a little dated as others have mentioned. However the pictures are accurate. What you see is what you get. Suggestions I would give that would have improved our experience are, more kitchen dish towels. We were provided 2, which was not nearly enough for an entire week at the house cooking and cleaning up. A quick inventory of basic kitchen items would be helpful. Things like a peeler, a grater that isn't broken and measuring spoons, would have made the week in the kitchen a little easier. Oh and the dining table is so old and the leaves in the middle so warped, we had a hard time keeping glasses upright. But minus those very small things, the place is cozy and comfortable and I would certainly recommend this place to friends.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Pandemic Oasis

Pandemic Oasis

As our first family get-together in almost 2 years due to COVID, we could not have asked for a better place. The Santa Cruz area has high vaccination rates and most people were wearing masks indoors, so we felt very safe. The house is in an ideal location, on a bluff overlooking Seabright Beach. The weather was perfect, as expected, and free of the smoke from California (and other) wildfires. And, of course, Santa Cruz! Wonderful beaches, restaurants, the Boardwalk, the lovely flowers along the coast and in neighborhood yards. Just really a lovely place to be. The house is not a mansion, but the open floor plan makes it feel quite spacious. The appliances are all fairly modern, and they all work as expected. The view from the main room is stunning at all times. The windows, although a little tricky to operate, were entirely sufficient to cool the place, and we never missed air conditioning. We loved sitting in that area and just watching the ocean, the people, the birds, and the boats. A great place to relax.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Spectacular View.

Spectacular View.

The ocean front location was perfect. Easy walking distance to all the near by restaurants. Also great beach access.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Great

Great

Amazing location

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2021

Outstanding location and the VIEW!

Outstanding location and the VIEW!

This is our second time staying at this fabulous location, bike ride or walk to the boardwalk and the pier, we recommend booking a “Chardonnay Sunset Sail”, you can walk to the harbor in 5 min and enjoy an amazing sunset sail w/ food and wine . The house sits on a cliff and the view is breathtaking. We ate breakfast and dinner on the outdoor patio and just soaked it all in. It’s a hidden gem or should I say “hidden black Pearl”

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2021

Excellent with a couple of concerns

Excellent with a couple of concerns

My wife and I are not whiners, but we do need to mention a couple of concerns, especially given the premium price demanded by this property. But first the good news: This property has arguably the very best view on Monterey Bay than anywhere else in Santa Cruz. It sits high on the east cliff for a completely unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean. Gorgeous sunrises & sunsets. The property also has a gorgeous front room with a circular architecture that allows a 90 degree plus vista. with a working wood burning fireplace. Our concern was with an ant problem. We woke up the first morning to find thousands of tiny ants all over the kitchen walls and in several of the kitchen cabinets. We did contact management but they could not guarantee any assistance until the end of the day at best, so we needed to spend several hours killing and cleaning up ants.Management eventually sent out an exterminator but it took three days to completely eliminate the problem. The other issue was one we had seen in previous reviews and that is a very weak wi-fi system which kept knocking you off the system so you had to go to the rear of the house to reset you device to re-obtain wi-fi. The fix is so easy; a new more powerful wi-fi modem or a repeater in the front of the home. Both a relatively cheap fix.

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2020

Breathtaking views, sounds of the surf

Breathtaking views, sounds of the surf

The location is fabulous, overlooking Seabright Beach. Stairs down to the beach nearby. Loved watching the whales from the patio, and listening to the surf at night. Downsides: slow wifi, a bit musty bedroom, small kitchen. Pros outweigh cons, we'd come back.

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2020

The location was breathtaking, ocean front view, sounds of the crashing waves at night.

The location was breathtaking, ocean front view, sounds of the crashing waves at night.

Location, Location, Location! Really enjoyed only a walk down steps to the beach, full front ocean view from the cottage. The house has all original windows, have to be very careful opening them, high risk of breaking. The owner had some amazing wood work in the cottage, it’ was appreciated! I would recommend a window washer after a guests stay, the view is the best part, I took the liberty of cleaning the front ones to appreciate the view better. House is a hidden gem!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2020

Right on ocean

Right on ocean

Property is right on the beach. Open the windows for fresh ocean breezes.

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2020

The house was great and the location unbeatable. The only issues were: 1. There is absolutely no cupboard space for any food items. We had to keep things in cardboard boxes on the floor.2. The wifi is abominable. The router is in the master bedroom and the signal is very weak or non-existant in the living room.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2020

Great location!

Great location!

The house was great and the location unbeatable. The only issues were: 1. There is absolutely no cupboard space for any food items. We had to keep things in cardboard boxes on the floor. 2. The wifi is abominable. The router is in the master bedroom and the signal is very weak or non-existant in the living room.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2020

Cozy home, very clean. You would be hard pressed to beat this location, it was amazing.

Cozy home, very clean. You would be hard pressed to beat this location, it was amazing.

Great experience!!! We’ll be back!!!

3.0 / 5.0

Oct 2019

Mixed emotions

Mixed emotions

We just spent a week at Black Pearl Cottage with family & friends and it was a bitter sweet experience. I will start by saying that the exterior of the cottage was whimsical and full of magic. The location was perfect and within walking distance to many activities. However, the cleanliness and state of the interior was very disappointing (copious amounts of spiders and webs behind beds and in all corners, dust on surfaces, mold & mildew, ripped, dirty broken furniture...), especially considering the cleaning charge incurred by all renters. With a bit more effort and attention to details, this rental would be truly amazing.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2019

A+ location, cute house, annoying check in

A+ location, cute house, annoying check in

This is a lovely house, maybe a little out dated but completely charming. The front yard is a gorgeous garden/place to eat and look at the beach. The last property we rented had some old bikes in the garage for our use which I would have LOVED to find here, but no. BUT the check in process requires driving on the highway to the next small city, in the opposite direction of the airport to get and drop off the keys, instead of having the house accessible by a lock box. I’ve rented a fair number of VRBO’s and his was a frustrating first.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2019

Cute house, great location!

Cute house, great location!

Perfect for our needs. Shows a lot of pride of ownership. Wish the living room opened out onto the patio. The wood counter tops in the kitchen and bath are a minor drawback.

3.0 / 5.0

Aug 2019

Super location and really unique home. But could use some major updating and a deep cleaning.

Super location and really unique home. But could use some major updating and a deep cleaning.

The location of the house is perfect! Beach front and very close to the stairs leading down to the beach. But the inside could use a major makeover and updating. At the least a deep cleaning.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2019

Beach front gem

Beach front gem

Great location, comfortable and cozy....we’ll be back!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2019

Lovely week-long getaway

Lovely week-long getaway

Stayed here with the family for a week-long getaway after memorial day and the house has an amazing location right on the beach, was super clean, and although it has a quirky style is perfectly livable and charming. Would absolutely stay here again.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2019

AMAZING location!

AMAZING location!

We loved being able to walk to the beach! We also walked to the Boardwalk and some great restaurants.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2018

WOW! JUST! WOW!!

WOW! JUST! WOW!!

You will be hard pressed to find a better view or location than The Black Pearl! We had a GREAT one week stay. The views are astoundingly beautiful and falling asleep to the distant sound of waves breaking on the shoreline was incredible. The hot tub at the end of a fun packed day was divine. The photos do not do it justice!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2017

Great place to gather to enjoy family and the sea

Great place to gather to enjoy family and the sea

We had a mini-family reunion, all girls! The Black Pearl became home very fast. Location right between Santa Cruz and Capitola. The little hobbit house by the sea will be our destination again.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Santa Cruz is R 4,165 per night. This rental is R 11,768 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Black Pearl Cottage: Cozy Seabright Retreat with Ocean Views. 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 Black Pearl Cottage: Cozy Seabright Retreat with Ocean Views pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Black Pearl Cottage: Cozy Seabright Retreat with Ocean Views?

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

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Black Pearl Cottage: Cozy Seabright Retreat with Ocean Views

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Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Black Pearl Cottage: Cozy Seabright Retreat with Ocean Views

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 Black Pearl Cottage: Cozy Seabright Retreat with Ocean Views pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Black Pearl Cottage: Cozy Seabright Retreat with Ocean Views?

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