Khristina's carriage house is a perfect place to stay if you're looking for relaxed quiet elegance in an intimate setting. It's ideal location makes walking to the beach, Boardwalk, downtown Santa Cruz or just strolling along West Cliff Dr perfect any time of year. Khristina is a wonderful host and makes you feel like family the moment you arrive. My wife and I are already planning our next visit... it's just that good!

The carriage house is in a great location in a nice neighborhood. It's an ideal place for walking to the wharf or along West Cliff Drive. Khristina is very responsive and pleasant. The carriage house is just as it looks in the photos, very comfortable and charming. I had a very nice vacation here.

Our stay in the carriage house was all we hoped it would be and more. It was beautifully restored with great attention to detail. The room was open, bright, airy and a delight to be in. It is a 30 second to the ocean. Khristina was welcoming and gave us history on the carriage house that was really interesting. We loved everything about our stay here and look forward to coming back!!

eSy and lovely

This well hidden carriage house was restored beautifully. We so enjoyed our stay! The kitchen was well stocked and functional, but it still had an historic look. For a restoration, the bathroom was exquisite. The bed was super comfortable. We had been in a recent car accident, so this was very important for our old-age aches and pains. We loved our walks with our dog over looking the ocean. We so loved that our elder dog was welcomed. Khristina connected well with us and is an amazing host. We hope to return.

Property owner very helpful. Awesome cottage. Great location and parking. Quiet and well stocked kitchen.

We loved our stay. Amazing location walking distance to the boardwalk and downtown. The carriage house is part of a historic landmark, perfectly appointed. Host was super responsive. A+ !

This was the ideal location for a quiet yet fun weekend getaway. The space is very well maintained and paced with beautiful details. When we were ready to head out and enjoy Santa Cruz, it was a very short walk to the boardwalk, a short drive to downtown SC. The hosts were friendly, and very responsive. I’d love to stay for another weekend, and I would recommend the same to my friends!

This property is adorable and Khristina, the owner/host, is a dream to work with. My daughter and niece loved the carriage house and we would highly recommend it for a lovely stay in Santa Cruz.

perfect for our needs

Very cute and convenient for the beach and more

Our week at the carriage house was dreamy, almost beyond words...but seeing that this a review, I'll do my best. The grounds are jaw dropping, and when we opened the door to our abode we jumped for joy. My husband and I really really care about where we stay...we're not "dump your suitcase and hit the streets" folks. The carriage house exceeded our expectations in every way. So very peaceful and comfortable, and don't get me started about the wondrous plank floors! The amenities were thoughtful and welcomed, and starting my day with a cup of great coffee on the balcony, with the wharf in view, has spoiled me for some time to come. The bathroom was spacious and spotless and lovely, the fireplace upped the cozy factor, and the bed was just right. (The sliding barn door is a nice touch, offering privacy and napping options!) The kitchen was just right too...good if you want to cook up a storm or just keep it simple. (Cute mugs, bowls, and plates too, if that's your thing...charming!) We hung out around the dining table a lot, visiting with family and playing cribbage! And the upholstered arm chairs are something I am seriously coveting! Seriously though, I tend to read reviews from people I don't know, with a grain of salt. That said, we have traveled for a living and have traveled a lot. This carriage house is a no brainer choice. I would, hands down recommend staying here, especially for a couple looking for a romantic and relaxing getaway in Santa Cruz. Sincerely, Terry and Kevin

Very cute and convenient for the beach and more

Very cute and convenient for the beach and more

This was my third stay at this property and it is a true gem. The location is amazing and the property is cozy and immaculate. Khristina is the perfect host. She always checks to make sure I have everything I need to ensure my stay runs perfectly. I will be back!

This was my third stay at this property and it is a true gem. The location is amazing and the property is cozy and immaculate. Khristina is the perfect host. She always checks to make sure I have everything I need to ensure my stay runs perfectly. I will be back!

What an absolutely lovely place to stay! We loved our time at the Carriage House. Perfect for me and my husband. Great accommodations, great location. We hope to stay here again when we next visit Santa Cruz! Thank you, Khristina - you were the perfect host.

What an absolutely lovely place to stay! We loved our time at the Carriage House. Perfect for me and my husband. Great accommodations, great location. We hope to stay here again when we next visit Santa Cruz! Thank you, Khristina - you were the perfect host.

A friend and I stayed at this adorable carriage house while in Santa Cruz for the Ironman 70.3 race. The location was perfect for the event -- close to everything, but also enough away that we could escape the hustle bustle of a race weekend. Easy walk to Ironman Village and the race start. The host was so pleasant and helpful, and we arrived to find everything we needed for a comfortable weekend. Highly recommend!

A friend and I stayed at this adorable carriage house while in Santa Cruz for the Ironman 70.3 race. The location was perfect for the event -- close to everything, but also enough away that we could escape the hustle bustle of a race weekend. Easy walk to Ironman Village and the race start. The host was so pleasant and helpful, and we arrived to find everything we needed for a comfortable weekend. Highly recommend!

This property is so authentic and lovely in every detail. We look forward to our return visit sometime.

This property is so authentic and lovely in every detail. We look forward to our return visit sometime.

This is an amazing place to stay! The carriage house was so tastefully done and the quality of the linens and attention to details could not be better! High quality fixtures and appliances and the kitchen had everything we needed. The host was very helpful and such a delight. We will definitely be back!

This is an amazing place to stay! The carriage house was so tastefully done and the quality of the linens and attention to details could not be better! High quality fixtures and appliances and the kitchen had everything we needed. The host was very helpful and such a delight. We will definitely be back!

We were in Santa Cruz for a very sad reason (my sister's memorial), but staying at Khristina's charming Carriage house somehow made it better. Clean & comfortable with the BEST SHOWER EVER! And really great location!

We were in Santa Cruz for a very sad reason (my sister's memorial), but staying at Khristina's charming Carriage house somehow made it better. Clean & comfortable with the BEST SHOWER EVER! And really great location!

This wonderful little carriage house beach rental has it all. It is meticulously maintained and couldn't be more charming. The location is perfect for walks along W Cliff Drive, getting a bite to eat at the wharf or heading to the sand, surf or boardwalk. This was my second visit and I will most definitely come again. I recommend it highly.

We stayed here for a week over the Christmas holiday. The location was great, walking distance to the wharf and lots of places to get food. The unit was so cute, clean and very well appointed. The shower is terrific! The owner is easy to communicate with throughout the whole process.

We stayed here for a week over the Christmas holiday. The location was great, walking distance to the wharf and lots of places to get food. The unit was so cute, clean and very well appointed. The shower is terrific! The owner is easy to communicate with throughout the whole process.

Nice place if clean, but that was weak. Only a very small amount of dated coffee provided, 3 months old and dated 9/2. The sugar tray was empty and there was no creamer so I went to Starbucks and all was well but I later discovered that there were no filters for the coffee maker. Also the pepper grinder was empty whenwe bought a quart of soup at the wharf.

Nice place if clean, but that was weak. Only a very small amount of dated coffee provided, 3 months old and dated 9/2. The sugar tray was empty and there was no creamer so I went to Starbucks and all was well but I later discovered that there were no filters for the coffee maker. Also the pepper grinder was empty whenwe bought a quart of soup at the wharf.

Everything was as described or better. The host was very responsive. We highly recommend this unique property!