[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach Vacation home in Santa Cruz with kitchen and fireplace ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33646700/33646634/e92b70f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33646700/33646634/d516235f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33646700/33646634/3643e84c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33646700/33646634/e6109af5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33646700/33646634/1e423287.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Sharing Gates by the Sea, a charming beach cottage in Santa Cruz. Stroll 60 yards to Sunny Cove and St. Mo's beaches, where you can soak up the sun, explore tide pools and enjoy sunset views. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 6580 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach Sharing Gates by the Sea Walk about 60 yards to some of the warmest beaches in Santa Cruz: Sunny Cove and St. Mo's at Corcoran Lagoon. Play in the sand, boogie board, wander a long stretch of beach, explore the tide pools, and enjoy the sunset. Walk to nearby restaurants. The cottage is located halfway between the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and Capitola Village (two scenic miles each way). The little beach house was once a part of a 1900s Victorian resort, the Hotel Villa del Mar, now a retreat center on 19th Avenue. Built in 1899, the 580 square foot cottage has personality and charm. The peaked redwood-paneled ceiling makes the living room feel spacious. The cottage can sleep up to six guests over eight years old. Kids welcome. Please note that the bedrooms are very small and access to the one bathroom is through the main bedroom. There is a queen bed in the bedroom, and a single couch in the living room. The private, sun porch room has a double sofa bed, and is used as a small, second bedroom. The cozy garden surrounding the house is fully fenced. Recent renovations: the bathroom has a new tiled shower and floor; the exterior is now a "beach cottage" aqua, and the porch room was insulated and refreshed. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Smoke outside only. No smoking inside cottage. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 580 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83430000/83424200/83424186/67d73ae6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Room Suite - Indoor Pool and Spa - Walk to the Boardwalk Westside Santa Cruz - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Parking available - Microwave 7.6 Good 28 reviews CA $145 CA $183 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=83424186&PinnedHotelID=83424186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95810000/95806800/95806726/301ba8aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Room Suite - Indoor Pool and Spa - Walk to the Boardwalk - No Cleaning Fee! 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Eastside Santa Cruz - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available 8.4 Very good 6 reviews CA $377 CA $669 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=113065691&PinnedHotelID=113065691&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Remove personal items Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys Unplug space heaters Close windows Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Great for a small family. Fully fenced yard. ### Events No events allowed Fireworks are illegal in Santa Cruz County ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Smoke outside only. No smoking inside cottage. ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: Fireworks are illegal in Santa Cruz County Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Hear the Ocean From This Historic Cottage. Almost Beachfront ## About the area Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz.dx6666) [View more Vacation homes in Santa Cruz](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6666-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.96134%2C-121.98822&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tXTu48orXKtNhsV9NUebYbx3gCg=) Santa Cruz, CA ### What's nearby - Sunny Cove Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Twin Lakes State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min drive - 1.8 km - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.6 km - Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive - 4.7 km ### Getting around - Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min drive - ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬2 min drive - ‪People's Coffee - ‬15 min walk - ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive - ‪Harbor Cafe - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach located? > Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this vacation home is steps from Santa Maria's Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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