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Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf

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View from deck
Living room couch
Living room area with cable TV and wireless internet
View from kitchen of living room area
kitchen to the left, front bedroom for the right

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Santa Cruz, CA
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf

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.

Property manager

Josie Pappas

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps From The Sand, Sun, And Surf located?

Nestled on the beach, this Westside Santa Cruz holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

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

Comfy beach cottage in prime location

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Great Stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chanin A.

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

Great communication with the owner and super convenient location to the Boardwalk!

Perfect spot for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dameon M.

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

Fun stay next to Beach

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Best Hidden Secret

We stay here every year and think it is the best hidden secret in Santa Cruz! Lovely home in the most perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny R.

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

Great spot right near all the events

Very convenient and clean, cute bungalow style place a few min walk from the beach. Awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Aweeome

What a spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Best holiday ever!

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!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James J.

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

Close to the beachfront

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Camping in a parking lot

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy V.

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

Amazing location, surprisingly quiet!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Cute and close to beach and boardwalk

Cute little cottage was exactly as advertised. Clean and conveniently located. Easy check in and parking right at door. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Adorable little house right in the middle of it!!

Great little property! You are steps away from the Boardwalk and the Wharf. Not too noisy - we slept just fine both nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

So cute!

I could live there.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

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

Great stay close to everything

Looking for a small place close to the beach / boardwalk /downtown in Santa Cruz? Then this is a great place for you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Cute and homey

Perfect location. Walking distance to the beach and boardwalk and a hop, skip and a jump away from mid down town Santa Cruz.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Janice C.

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

Great location to the fun of Santa Cruz!

Great location to Boardwalk and town!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Rita C.

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

Close to everything

We had a blast! Ran out of t.p. Lol! Very clean , loved beach mats , awesome. Will be back !!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom S., Austin

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

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
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

April G.

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Scott C.

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tori E., Cupertino, Ca

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Josie Pappas

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English
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