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Boasting garden views, The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views features accommodation with a terrace, around 2.7 km from Seabright State Beach. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.7 km from Santa Cruz Beach.

Quiet and cozy. Easy check-in and great parking.

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9.1
Wonderful
18 reviews
Price from
$136.80
per night

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with an a bath or shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Such a cute little House. Very well equipped and exceptionally clean. Plenty of amenities. Good neighborhood.

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9.5
Exceptional
16 reviews
Price from
$274
per night

The 1-bedroom holiday home is fitted with a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

this place was phenomenal for my work trip to Santa Cruz. The location was great, I didn't have any trouble finding parking on the street (in November) and it was an incredibly comfortable place to be based. the kitchen was well equipped with pots, pans, knives, etc... and even had a dishwasher! It also had a very large sink, which was lovely.

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8.3
Very Good
9 reviews
Price from
$196
per night

Black’s Beach is 1.3 km from the holiday home, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 5.1 km away. The nearest airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, 55 km from Fantastic 2 bedroom Cottage, 5min to beach.

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9.8
Exceptional
4 reviews
Price from
$294.71
per night

The spacious holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

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10
Exceptional
2 reviews
Price from
$202.40
per night

The spacious holiday home has 4 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a fridge. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

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9.3
Wonderful
3 reviews
Price from
$461.73
per night

Boasting a DVD player, the spacious holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room, a dining area, 4 bedrooms, and 5 bathrooms with a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

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9.5
Exceptional
2 reviews
Price from
$1,003.33
per night

The spacious holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.

The location, the neighborhood was quiet, the front garden was so nice, live able floor plan, very clean. I would book again.

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6.7
Review score
6 reviews
Price from
$312
per night

The holiday home provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the holiday home, all units have bed linen and towels.

A private beach area is available on-site and both snorkelling and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of the holiday home.

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10
Exceptional
2 reviews
Price from
$917.70
per night

Boardwalk Dream is situated in Santa Cruz, 300 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Pacific Avenue is 900 metres away.

All units have a satellite TV. There is also a kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher and oven. A microwave and toaster are also available, as well as a coffee machine. Every unit is fitted with a private bathroom with a hairdryer.

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6.5
Review score
4 reviews
Price from
$271
per night

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Great for families or large parties, vacation homes are privately owned accommodations, available for long or short-term rental. These homes are furnished and equipped with kitchen facilities, though breakfast might be offered as an add-on. These properties have their own independent front door, which makes them different than apartments.
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  • The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 18 reviews

    The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views is located in Santa Cruz, just 1.7 miles from Seabright State Beach and 1.7 miles from Santa Cruz Beach.

    private entrance, fantastic patio with a great view, very clean.

  • Beach Haven
    Breakfast options
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 16 reviews

    Beach Haven is located in Santa Cruz, just a 13-minute walk from Moran Lake Park Beach and 1.3 miles from Hooper's Beach. Guests staying at this vacation home have access to a patio.

    Location was perfect, couldn't have asked for more.

  • Beach Hill Bungalow
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 9 reviews

    Beach Hill Bungalow is located in Santa Cruz, just 1.2 miles from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse and 1.2 miles from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.

    How private it was, amd close to the boardwalk and beach

  • Santa Cruz Comfort

    Santa Cruz Comfort offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, a 12-minute walk from Black’s Beach and 0.6 miles from Seabright State Beach. This vacation home provides accommodations with a patio.

  • Harbor Haven
    Breakfast options

    Harbor Haven offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, a 17-minute walk from Black’s Beach and 0.9 miles from Seabright State Beach. With garden views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

  • Oceanview Family Playground

    Just a 7-minute walk from Pleasure Point Beach and 700 yards from Moran Lake Park Beach, Oceanview Family Playground features accommodations in Santa Cruz with a garden.

  • Seabright
    Breakfast options

    Seabright offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, 2.6 miles from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse and 2.6 miles from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. With sea views, this accommodation provides a patio.

  • Fantastic 2 bedroom Cottage, 5min to beach
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach and 0.8 miles from Moran Lake Park Beach, Fantastic 2 bedroom Cottage, 5min to beach features accommodations in Santa Cruz with a garden.

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  • Relaxing 3 bedroom Santa Cruz house, 5min to beach
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Just a 9-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach and 0.8 miles from Black’s Beach, Relaxing 3 bedroom Santa Cruz house, 5min to beach features accommodations in Santa Cruz with a garden, barbecue facilities...

  • Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach

    Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach is located in Santa Cruz, just 4.5 miles from University of California Santa Cruz and 5.9 miles from Pasatiempo Golf Club.

  • Amazing Santa Cruz Landscaped Paradise
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 3 reviews

    Offering a garden, Amazing Santa Cruz Landscaped Paradise provides accommodations in Santa Cruz. This property offers access to pool at the pool table, table tennis, and free private parking.

  • Pleasure Point Retreat
    Budget options available
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Pleasure Point Retreat is located in Santa Cruz, just a 13-minute walk from Moran Lake Park Beach and 1.3 miles from Hooper's Beach. This vacation home features accommodations with a balcony.

  • Westside Beauty
    Budget options available
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 6 reviews

    Just a 15-minute walk from Natural Bridges State Beach and 0.8 miles from Lighthouse Field State Beach, Westside Beauty features accommodations in Santa Cruz with a garden.

  • Villa Vista
    Budget options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Providing city views, Villa Vista in Santa Cruz provides accommodations and barbecue facilities. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.

  • Boardwalk Dream
    Budget options available
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 4 reviews

    Boardwalk Dream is located in Santa Cruz, just 328 yards from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Pacific Avenue is 0.6 miles away. All units have a satellite TV.

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Vacation Homes That Guests Love in Santa Cruz

  • Avg. price/night: $203.96
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 508 reviews
    located immediately off the highway with close proximity to the Golf Course. Inn next door for a casual evening meal. nice swimming pool in front of accommodation. room very clean and quiet.
    Jo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $101.23
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 813 reviews
    Great location, friendly staff, very clean.
    Gerda
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $120.92
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 965 reviews
    Very clean, great location, more than enough parking and the pool and hot tub were a bonus!
    Euan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $101.78
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 407 reviews
    Very clean and newly renovated. Best motel so far in my USA travel for 15 years. The price-performance ratio is very good. Very friendly reception and the rooms perfectly cleaned. Rooms are spacious, bed very comfortable. Can fully recommend this motel.
    Dirk
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $93.87
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 735 reviews
    Great motel, perfect location, price was great, staff was friendly and quick check in. Safe area. Very clean, good new towels. Free on site parking. Ice machine.
    Gerda
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 146 reviews
    Very cute and comfy hostel. Nice staff, very clean. Great location-only a few steps to the wharf, the beach and the downtown. Cute little city Santa Cruz is, just like the hostel.
    Sandra
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $120.64
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 649 reviews
    Coming from the UK, my wife commented “I love it. It’s exactly what I pictured for an American motel road trip”. All the staff were friendly and accommodating, the pool area was clean and sunny. The bedroom was a good size and very clean.
    s
    stefan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $107.98
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,592 reviews
    A five min walk to the boardwalk/beach. Safe area! Very clean, friendly staff and easy check in. Family with 2 kids, would definitely stay again.
    KRISTI
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $120.64
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 649 reviews
    We enjoyed the breakfast and the room was very nice. The pool was nice and it was a bit warm. The staff was nice and the room was very clean.
    A
    AMBER
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $183.66
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 856 reviews
    very clean and great amenities
    Jennifer
    Family with young children

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