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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Pleasure Point Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Capitola Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Driftwood Cottage

Summary:
Driftwood Cottage... steps away from Pleasure Point!

The Space:
The Driftwood Cottage is set in one of California's most desirable surf scenes! 
Short-term Rental Permit #221267.

This classic 3 bed, 2 bath cottage is fully furnished. The kitchen is equipped with all of the basic appliances, including a gas stove, oven with convection setting option, microwave, electric coffee pot, dishes and cookware. The large master bedroom has a queen bed, a second bedroom has a queen bed, and a third bedroom has a double and a twin bed complete with fresh linens. The master bathroom has a shower, the other has a tub both equipped with towels and soap. All of the utilities, smart TV, Wi-Fi, laundry room, gardener, barbecue (gas and charcoal) and patio table/chairs are provided.

There are also adult cruiser bikes in the garage for you to explore the Pleasure Point and Capitola neighborhoods. Yes, your dog is welcome too for a one-time $50 pet-fee. He/she will appreciate the fenced yard and walks throughout the dog-friendly neighborhood, and the trail to 26th Avenue beach.

A large patio in back is a perfect place to gather with friends to barbecue after a long day at the beach. The patio leads out to a spacious private back yard.

This classic family house is only a 5 minute drive to Capitola Village and a 10 minute drive to the Boardwalk yet it is tucked away on a quiet street in the neighborhood of Pleasure Point.  Only 40 minutes from San Jose International Airport and 1 ½ hours south of San Francisco.  Drive 45 minutes south to Monterey, Cannery Row, the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium and beautiful Pebble Beach and Carmel... the options are endless!

Surf City Rentals Policy
Guests must confirm they have read and agree to the following policies:

No Parties or Disruptive Behavior: Surf City Rentals prohibits parties, open-invite events, disruptive gatherings, and any behavior that disturbs the surrounding community, including excessive noise, visitors, trash, smoking nuisances, parking issues, trespassing, or vandalism.
Cancellation Policy: We strictly adhere to our cancellation policy, and no exceptions will be made.
Trip Insurance: We strongly advise all guests to purchase trip insurance to protect their booking in case of unforeseen circumstances.
By booking, you confirm you have read and agree to these policies.
Thank you!

Property manager

Surf City Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The minimum age required to rent this unit is 25 years old.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz. 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.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Pleasure Point Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Capitola Beach - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Vallarta - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Driftwood Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Driftwood Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Driftwood Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Driftwood Cottage located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Pleasure Point Park, 38th Avenue Beach Access and Moran Lake Beach. The Hook and Santa Maria's Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 53 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 53 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Santa Cruz Getaway

We traveled with a group of 6 adults from New York State in early April. Santa Cruz was our first stop in California. The Driftwood Cottage was exactly what we needed. Check in was very simple. The neighborhood was great for early morning (and sunset) walks with the beach only a few short blocks away. Accommodations were comfortable and offered many amenities. There was even coffee provided. The backyard is a great little sanctuary for conversation or quiet reading/reflection. We had no issues and the host was very quick to respond when we had questions. It was a very enjoyable 3 days. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Convenient location, easy process, well-equipped house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Getaway! A paradise in Pleasure Point!

We absolutely loved our stay. The beachside cottage is te perfect place for a getaway. It's very cozy, the yard is a sanctuary where you can BBQ, read, and enjoy the sun. The property owners were very responsive and attentive. The house is a short walk to the beach and lots of fun things around the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry and Marilyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jones/Greenspan Visit

Very well appointed. Very attractive landscaping. Very good location. Second visit and happy to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay!

The location and the amenities of this home were amazing! We enjoyed the bikes, outside patio, nearby beach and restaurants. We highly recommend and hope to stay again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben and Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time

We stayed at Driftwood Cottage with my wife’s sister and her husband. I loved the open areas and the beautiful gardens
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place to Stay

This place was perfect for my family. Close to all kinds of beaches and lots of paths to walk. We will be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy house & great location

This house is comfortable, well stocked, and the location is fantastic. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasure Point Paradise

Love this property! The hosts were super prompt, the house was welcoming, and very accomodating for kids and dogs! We loved the proximity to Pleasure Point Market and beaches.....we would love to come back and stay again, but for longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Terri B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SANTA CRUZ GET AWAY

OVERALL A NICE STAY WITH ROOM FOR EVERYONE
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R., Alameda County, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house; great yard; near Pleasure Pt.

We had an amazing time with our dogs! Two of us participated in Women on Waves Open Water Event. We had a lot of fun. Highly recommend! Great location, relaxing vibe!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a guys weekend

Great location, had a wonderful time with old friends. Super comfortable for friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We come to Capitola every year with our family. This was a wonderful stay for my siblings and our spouses. Locationally this has been one of our favorite stays. It is a quaint space with character and we loved the neighborhood. Everything about our stay was impeccable. Home was clean, check in and check out was simple, and any questions were answered swiftly. Thank you for a beautiful weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Location was close to a lot of stuff! Everything was great, except the mattresses & the shower handles. Super hard to get the temperature correct. We put in 2 new showerheads with hoses for better rinsing. The master bathroom shower dripped, so we could put the hose in the ground... problem solved! :-) Plenty of bath towels, beach towels, beach chairs, beach umbrella. Washer & dryer worked fine. Lots of laundry soap & other household items. Look in cabinets before going shopping. Parking for 2 in driveway & 1 easily in the garage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location.

House was in a perfect location next to capitola and close to Santa Cruz. Just my husband and I but could easily accommodate plenty more people. Kitchen equipped with everything necessary. Very dog friendly. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Vicki H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fun

Nice location except for parking on road, we have a handicap van and much easier if one of our vehicles could park on road but someone always parked in front of house. Enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach House

Our family enjoyed this property over the 4th of July long weekend. The house is in a great location. It’s an easy 10 minute walk to the beach. When we weren’t at the beach we enjoyed reading and socializing in the backyard. Parking was easy and the house had a nice grill, bikes and tons and of fresh linens.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

tracy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasure Point Getaway

This property was perfect for our family getaway. Clean, very well equipped, adequate parking, walking distance to the beach. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disc Golf Vacation

Great location to access the Disc Golf Course DeLaveaga for the Santa Cruz Master Cup. Safe walking areas to Pleasure Point and the ocean. The kitchen was set-up with everything needed to prepare meals. Back yard grill and patio area was clean and pleasant. The neighborhood was quiet at night.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Charles P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Main Shower Not Working

So this place has a lot going for it. Great location, enough space for 4 adults and 2 children, well equipped, stove top, refrigerator, washer dryer, dish washer all worked. Did not try the TV, BBQ or oven so I assume they work. So as in previous comments, mattresses need to be replaced, why pay this much to sleep on a crappy mattress. But the real problem was that Main Bedroom Shower did not work. The handle was broken and the water was stuck on scalding hot, making it unusable and dangerous! I called the Management company, left a message, they responded by text, explaining how a shower works, oh thanks, I sent them a photo of the handle and said they would forward it to their plumber, NEVER HEARD BACK FROM ANYONE! So not what we expected or PAID for. My recommendation is to not rent this place until you see a confirmation that they have fixed the Main Shower, and that they have upgraded the mattreses!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adele E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy coastal getaway

We had a great weekend stay. Super close to pleasure point, nice neighborhood. Busy street but it was super quite. Garage & driveway nice for parking. We had everything we needed. So clean, cozy and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in great location

This house was perfect for our family new year break. It was clean and well-equipped, with everything we needed. Despite the mostly awful weather, we were able to get out and about and enjoy the neighborhood. We enjoyed walking with our dog through the nearby woods down to the beach as well as walking along the ocean front on East Cliff Drive. We highly recommend the breakfast burritos from the Point Market, coffee and pastries from the Cat and Cloud, and Pizza My Heart pizza. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

This is our second time staying in this house. We love the location and how roomy the place is. The master bedroom mattress could be replaced but other than that, perfect place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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