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Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf

Top rated by guests

View from deck

Living room area with cable TV and wireless internet

kitchen to the left, front bedroom for the right

Colorful kitchen

Granite counter tops in kitchen

9.6Outstanding

(70 Ratings)

"Place was perfect for Santa Cruz Tri(athlon)2 critiques: host did not give give us code till 7 minutes before check-in, two doors to bathroom don’t latch properly."

obo h.

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9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(70 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

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

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 at Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf

Family friendly

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Lovers Point Park

Santa Cruz Wharf

Municipal Rose Garden

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

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Top rated by guests

9.6Outstanding

(70 Ratings)

"Place was perfect for Santa Cruz Tri(athlon)2 critiques: host did not give give us code till 7 minutes before check-in, two doors to bathroom don’t latch properly."

obo h.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(70 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

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Lovers Point Park

Santa Cruz Wharf

Municipal Rose Garden

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

Family friendly

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(70 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Place was perfect for Santa Cruz Tri(athlon)2 critiques: host did not give give us code till 7 minutes before check-in, two doors to bathroom don’t latch properly.

10.0 / 10.0

Great location! We enjoyed the comfortable house. It was nicely decorated. Perfect walking distance to pier, boardwalk and shops. We loved it!

10.0 / 10.0

Really wonderful property location. The house isn't fancy but the beds were comfortable and it has everything you need. Will definitely rent again if available.

10.0 / 10.0

Great

10.0 / 10.0

My husband and I stayed here with our three teen children and it was perfect. Great location and everything we needed for a lovely charming stay.

10.0 / 10.0

The beach cottage was exactly as described and shown in the photos. Comfortable for the 5 of us. Very convenient to boardwalk and West Cliff Dr. Host gave great recommendations for grocery stores, coffee shops etc. We very much enjoyed our stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Great place to stay

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect spot for a weekend getaway!

8.0 / 10.0

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

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

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

10.0 / 10.0

What a spot.

10.0 / 10.0

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

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

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

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

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

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

I could live there.

10.0 / 10.0

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

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

Great location to Boardwalk and town!

8.0 / 10.0

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

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

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

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

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

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

Getaway

Getaway

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

10.0 / 10.0

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

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

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

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

Awesome!

Awesome!

Loved the place, would definitely stay again

10.0 / 10.0

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

Nice place near beach.

Nice place near beach.

Would rent again. Very close to beach.

10.0 / 10.0

Nice touches

Nice touches

Great location, very cozy, check in was easy

10.0 / 10.0

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

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

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.

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