Love the location. Cottage was comfy and quiet. Had everything we needed.

Great cottage in Santa Cruz in nice neighborhood that's an easy walk to beach and restaurants. Shady backyard with a nice table for a relaxing lunch. Really enjoyed our stay there. Being able to bring our dog along was a big bonus. Owner was so nice!

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My daughter and I have stayed at a lot of places in Santa Cruz for our annual Mom Daughter trip, and this was our favorite!! It was so sweet and cozy, with all the perfect touches and comfortable beds :) We also loved the sweet bamboo garden in the back where we had our morning coffee and breakfast. Communication was top notch, and the welcome letter, sparkling apple cider and fresh flowers were so lovely to find upon our arrival. Thank you so much!!

They thought of everything! We were greeted with dog treats and people treats right when we walked in the adorable and cozy home. The property was so relaxing and close to the beach, boardwalk, coffee and an awesome bakery right in walking distance. We stayed in and cooked most nights in their well stocked kitchen. The host and manager gave us our privacy, but were also only a text away. We had a great time, and our pup did too! We will be back.

They thought of everything! We were greeted with dog treats and people treats right when we walked in the adorable and cozy home. The property was so relaxing and close to the beach, boardwalk, coffee and an awesome bakery right in walking distance. We stayed in and cooked most nights in their well stocked kitchen. The host and manager gave us our privacy, but were also only a text away. We had a great time, and our pup did too! We will be back.

My daughter and I have stayed at a lot of places in Santa Cruz for our annual Mom Daughter trip, and this was our favorite!! It was so sweet and cozy, with all the perfect touches and comfortable beds :) We also loved the sweet bamboo garden in the back where we had our morning coffee and breakfast. Communication was top notch, and the welcome letter, sparkling apple cider and fresh flowers were so lovely to find upon our arrival. Thank you so much!!

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Our situation was certainly not the norm. We had to evacuate our home due to the CZU Lightning Complex Fires and Kim's place was a sanctuary in the chaos of uncertainty. She let us know we could stay as long as needed and allowed us to bring our kitties so we could all be together. The cottage itself was very clean, cozy and well appointed so we could have all the comforts of home. The strong internet connection helped too so we could continue working during the week. The best part is the close proximity to the beach, markets and restaurants - being able to walk to the ocean alleviated the stress and brought us a sense of normalcy. We would definitely stay here again in better circumstances! We feels so grateful for Kim and the Santa Cruz community who stepped up for all of us evacuees.

We had such a nice time in Kim’s sweet little beach cottage. The size was perfect for our family of 4 (two adults and two kids; ages 9 & 11) with two small dogs. The location is great too. Covid has made everything so weird, and this little getaway gave us the opportunity to get away for a little bit and still feel safe. Kim’s attention to detail and the extra touches did not go unnoticed. We would (and hope to!) definitely stay there again.

Darling Beach Cottage in a central part of Santa Cruz - walkable to nice Twin Lakes Beach and Starbucks. Lovely place - very clean - slept well here. Seagulls calling. I highly recommend this place and will be returning again - later in the year. Jeanie C.

Darling Beach Cottage in a central part of Santa Cruz - walkable to nice Twin Lakes Beach and Starbucks. Lovely place - very clean - slept well here. Seagulls calling. I highly recommend this place and will be returning again - later in the year.Jeanie C.

We have stayed multiple times at the property and always have a wonderful time. It is small as described, but quaint and comfortable. Kim provides added touches like flowers, coffee, and dog treats to welcome us. We look forward to coming back soon!

We really enjoyed our stay. It was a 5 min walk to the beach! The house was cute and cozy. My son and two dogs loved it too!

Kim was kind and easy to communicate with. We were welcomed with good organic coffee (I'm a coffee snob) and fresh flowers. There were even our dog's favorite treats waiting for her on the table! Comfortable cottage with everything you would need for a quick getaway. Due to COVID, we cooked most of our meals there. On the one occasion we "ate out," we picked up tasty burritos from the taqueria on the corner to bring with to the beach a few blocks down. The location is great for those wanting to relax and not have to drive. I would come back.

We enjoyed our stay very much. Had a little trouble getting into property but it was resolved quickly. Loved the location. Took a walk to the beach every morning with my dogs. Wished the backyard wasn’t all rocks. Didn’t go back there at all.

We enjoyed our stay very much. Had a little trouble getting into property but it was resolved quickly. Loved the location. Took a walk to the beach every morning with my dogs. Wished the backyard wasn’t all rocks. Didn’t go back there at all.

Beautiful quiet neighborhood, 2 blocks from the beach, 3-4 excellent restaurants and a grocery store within walking distance.Nice cozy cottage with all the amenities and more !Could not have asked for a better cottage and weekend to visit beautiful Santa Cruz !

Beautiful quiet neighborhood, 2 blocks from the beach, 3-4 excellent restaurants and a grocery store within walking distance. Nice cozy cottage with all the amenities and more ! Could not have asked for a better cottage and weekend to visit beautiful Santa Cruz !

Very cute and functional cottage. Kim has done everything to make you feel welcome from Steve's Smooth (our old Favorite) from Santa Cruz Roasting to the beautiful flowers on the table. As overqualified seniors we did find that exiting from one side of the bed (over the top of your spouse) in the middle of the night was challenging as was the height of the bathtub/shower but we managed to do it for 10 days. Enjoyed the cottage and the neighborhood. Twin Lakes beach is just a few blocks away and even our little chihuahuas could make it to the surf.

This place is great and my family had an amazing time. It is located in a prime location. The beach and dollar store store both within walking distances. My daughter's keep talking about this "beach house" and we will never rent a hotel again.

This cottage is the perfect get-away for a couple. The location is perfect if you like to spend time at the beach. Restaurants are within walking distance. The cottage is a cozy dream with a shady, private backyard. Everything you would ever need is right here. Thank you Kim. We can't wait to comeback for another stay.

My wife and I and two twenty-somethings stayed here for a week in June. It was perfect for us and had everything we needed. Owner also personally manages and is very easygoing and very attentive. We would definitely come again!

The Cottage was fantastic for my wife, our 2 year old daughter and small dog. Its fully furnished and ready to make meals, BBQ or walk to many near by restaurants. Kim was awesome and provided us with some fantastic recommendations. It was so much appreciated! Beach is right down the street and Capitola is just a short drive away. Don't miss out on this one when available!

Was able to book this last minute as our last stop on a huge road trip down the coastal highway. Great location close to the beach as well as several tasty local restaurants. Well appointed small home with an enclosed backyard, was great for our little four-legged friends. 3 beds but really only one bedroom, largest bed was only one we used, mattress was on the firm side but of excellent quality. Can be a somewhat busy street but road noise didn't really bother us, we used the fan at night. Definitely recommend you check this place out!

A very thoughtfully furnished, convenient place. Lots of space for a family with a couple of kids and a well-behaved dog. (It was just me and my wife and my dog, and the space was relatively palatial.) A very short walk to a very nice beach, with a lovely place to get coffee and a good taqueria just steps away. Yet it was very quiet. All the things you'd need for a beach vacation (chairs, towels, sand toys, dog bowls, etc.), with a well-equipped kitchen so a longer stay with lots of home-cooked meals would be easy. We'd go back in a second!

Well provisioned quaint cottage with lots of charm, cute little yard. 5 minute walk to beach. We recommend this sweet little place.

We absolutely loved our stay! The place is clean and charming. Stocked very well. Very close to the beach, beautiful area. We will be coming back!

We stayed in The Cottage for 2 weeks and had a lovely time. It's located in a quiet neighborhood a block from the beach and convenient to restaurants and shopping in Santa Cruz and Capitola. Our little dog thoroughly enjoyed the small fenced back yard that can be accessed from the kitchen door. The house was stocked with everything we needed, including flowers, excellent coffee, and baby items for when our granddaughter spent the day with us. We felt very relaxed and at home there, which is exactly what we wanted from this trip.

This home is very comfy, and had a bigger feel to it than we expected. Was perfect for my husband, our beagle Maddy, and I. The bed and linens were super soft and we slept like babies. Loved having a fully fenced in back yard and not having to take our dog out on a leash for potty. The front porch also has cute little gates that close at the top of the stairs for sitting and hanging out with your doggo. It was also really nice having a washer and dryer. You dont think you're gonna really need those when planning your trip, but they are actually really nice to have around. Don't think we'll book without them now that we've been spoiled with them at the cottage. The cottage is in a great location to see so much of the central coast. We gallivanted all around, driving up and down the coast spending two separate days in Monterey and Pacific Grove, (40 min. away), we spent an entire day in San Fran and Mill Valley (1 hr. and 20 mins). rode our bikes all around Capitola (super cute town just a few mins away). Spent an entire day riding our bikes around the Santa Cruz boardwalk and Warf. You have to see the Sea lions sun bathing on the warf, you'll get so close you can almost touch them! The cottage is walking distance to a couple wonderful beaches as well as several beautiful bench seated lookouts over the ocean. Just a few houses down the street, there is a really cute little mexican food restaurant you can easily walk to as well. If you're looking for modern elegance and perfection in your home and surrounding area, this may not be for you. But you're like us and love older charm and a down to earth homey feeling, you'll love this place. Kim is a wonderful host, very thoughtful and very communicative. Going to message her after I finish this review about coming back next year.

Short easy walk to a beautiful beach. The Cottage had everything we needed. We were very comfortable. We enjoyed being so close to all the attractions, just a short drive to the wharf and boardwalk and grocery store. The price was unbeatable for the space and location. The house was comfy, cozy and clean. We plan on returning to this gem.