The Cottage is a fully equipped vacation rental in the summer. During the off season months it is available as a monthly fully furnished rental. All utilities (wireless internet, cable tv, gas, electric, water, garbage) are included in the rental fee. The Cottage rents as full term lease from October 1, 2025 to May 1, 2026 without the possibility of extension. Rental rate: $3300/month includes all utilities. Deposit: $3000 The Cottage is a perfect affordable home for a couple or small family, with all the amenities you will need for a memorable Santa Cruz adventure. The living room is especially inviting with comfortable furnishings and ambient lighting. A separate dining room and the adjacent kitchen have everything you need to prepare meals. The bedroom has a comfortable (based on past reviews) queen bed with a skylight overhead. There is a sleeping nook off of the bedroom with a day bed which is an inviting spot to curl up with your favorite book and perfect for kids. We have also added a daybed covered in comfy pillows for reading or sleeping in the living room. Beautifully landscaped gardens and lawn make for a pleasing view from the dining room and kitchen. Fully fenced backyard is a great place to enjoy outside meals. Speaking of meals, you can purchase all your ingredients at the farmers market two short blocks away every Sunday. Should you want a night off from cooking, no problem! There are several wonderful restaurants within walking distance. All sound good? Just what you hoped for in a vacation home and location? We look forward to seeing you. HISTORY: The Cottage was built in the 1920's, one of the first homes in the area. Before the neighborhood built up, there were expansive fields of flowers surrounding the Cottage and a lovely path winding down to the ocean. In the 1950's the Cottage was occupied by a family who built their dream house next door. LOCATION: The Cottage is located near Twin Lakes Beach and the Yacht Harbor, midway between Capitola and downtown Santa Cruz (both 10 minutes away). There are multiple restaurants within walking distance. A short stroll down the beach will bring you to the yacht harbor where you will find the popular Palomar Mexican restaurant and the Crow's Nest. Also within walking distance is a corner food store, liquor store, deli, coffee house, video store and a farmers market on Sunday *SLEEPS 1 - 4: Perfect for a couple or small family. *BEDROOM: The bedroom has a queen size bed, with an adjoining sleeping nook with a day bed and an additional twin size bed will be found in the living room.. Reading lights, extra blankets and extra pillows are provided. A fold-out futon is stored under the day bed for your use. *BATHROOM: The bathtub is deep and long with a hand-held shower. *FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN: Four-burner gas stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, toaster and blender for your fresh fruit smoothies! All cookware, dinnerware, utensils and linens to set a beautiful table are provided. *AMENITIES: Cable TV in the living room, high speed wireless internet, laundry facilities (washer, dryer, , iron, ironing board), fully fenced backyard, fully equipped kitchen, and very important here in Santa Cruz, off street parking for one vehicle additional vehicles may park on the street. Well behaved pets are welcome. We just ask that flea preventative is maintained year round.
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