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8th Avenue Beach Cottage

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A beach with people walking and playing, cliffs in the background, and a clear sky. - 8th Avenue Beach Cottage (Santa Cruz)
A spacious kitchen with a gas stove, white cabinets, and a dining area with a table and chairs. - 8th Avenue Beach Cottage (Santa Cruz)
A blue house with a front porch, white picket fence, and a logo for Beachnest Vacation Rentals. - 8th Avenue Beach Cottage (Santa Cruz)
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink. - 8th Avenue Beach Cottage (Santa Cruz)
A backyard with a wooden fence, potted plants, and a blue paper lantern. - 8th Avenue Beach Cottage (Santa Cruz)
Close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 8th Avenue Beach Cottage provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

8th Avenue Beach Cottage

  • Summary:

    Cute & Cozy Beach Bungalow. PET-FRIENDLY. Walk to Twin Lakes Beach and the Yacht Harbor.



    The Space:

    VR Permit # 191024 expires 3/27/2029



    Pet-friendly  2-Bedroom Cottage in Santa Cruz, CA



    Experience the epitome of coastal charm in this cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage, ideally located in the heart of Santa Cruz, CA. This enchanting residence is perfect for those who dream of a serene beach lifestyle, being just a short walk from the picturesque and pet-friendly Twin Lakes Beach.



    As you step inside, you'll find a warm and inviting interior that makes you feel right at home. The living area is bathed in natural light, creating a soothing ambiance that's perfect for relaxing after a day at the beach. Each bedroom is comfortably sized and offers peaceful retreats for rest and rejuvenation.



    Pet owners will particularly appreciate the pet-friendly atmosphere. The property features a fully fenced backyard, providing a secure and private space for your furry friends to play and explore. The local area is a haven for pet owners, with numerous dog-friendly beaches, including Twin Lakes and Blacks Beach. West Cliff Drive offers a stunning scenic route for long walks with your dog, showcasing breathtaking views of the ocean.



    For dining and socializing, Lupulo Craft Beer House offers a refreshing beer and great snacks in a welcoming atmosphere for pets. East Side Eatery is another fantastic option, where pets can join their owners for a delicious meal in a casual setting.



    This delightful cottage is not only a stone's throw from the beach but also conveniently close to local cafes, shops, and restaurants, offering an ideal balance of tranquil residential living and accessible urban conveniences. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a vacation getaway, this property promises a lifestyle of comfort and ease in one of Santa Cruz's most desirable neighborhoods.



    Pet Policy:

    Pets must be over 1 year old and approved prior to booking. A $35/night fee per pet applies. Pets may not be left unattended in or on the property at any time. Please message us with details about your pet(s) before reserving.



    Other Things to Note:

    Please contact us directly at Beachnest Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz! We are not constantly monitoring the AirBnB dashboard.



    Interaction with Guests:

    Beachnest Vacation Rentals is a full service professional property management company that offers guests the finest assortment of vacation rentals and beach house rentals in Santa Cruz, California and nearby areas. From spectacular beach cottages and beachfront homes to modern homes in town center, we have it all. Search for us and book directly for the best rates and service!



    Beachnest Vacation Rentals

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

🚨 Top 5 Non-Negotiables 🚨 (Please read before proceeding with your booking) 1. No Parties or Events — Ever Any party, gathering, or event will re...

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pets considered. Please provide pet information.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A lighthouse at sunset, rocky shoreline, calm water, and a clear sky.
    Santa Cruz Harbor
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A tall white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and a clear blue sky.
    Seabright Beach
    1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Harbor Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach
    19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Crow's Nest Restaurant
    7 min walk
  • California Wraps
    4 min drive
  • Starbucks
    18 min walk
  • People's Coffee
    3 min drive
  • Betty Burgers
    14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 8th Avenue Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 8th Avenue Beach Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 8th Avenue Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 8th Avenue Beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 8th Avenue Beach Cottage located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is steps from Twin Lakes State Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Harbor Beach and Santa Cruz Harbor are also within 10 minutes.

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8th Avenue Beach Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach house

Cute house updated very clean short walk to beach. I traveled with 2 dogs nice to have a fenced backyard. My little 23 pound dog did find a couple of openings in fence. I would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location and a very nicely home for staying with my pets. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Quiet. Private. Restful front and back patio/porches including outdoor shower. Walkable location to everything: beach, coffee shop, restaurants, bodega all 5 minutes. Best dinner Crows Nest upstairs Passion fruit margarita & Portabello Mushroom burger.Santa Cruz Boardwalk 35 minutes, boarded train to the Redwoods. Light house off jetty on the way home.Didn’t use the car for 4 days. Would stay again for longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Close to everything by the harbor and yet so quiet. We definitely plan on staying here again when we visit Santa Cruz again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our stay. Nice little backyard for the dogs, couple blocks from the beach, well appointed and clean. Beds were very comfortable… so much better than a hotel room!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I had a wonderful stay. We are local to SC and needed a place while our house was getting done (always stressful), and this VRBO was perfect for us. It had one of the better appointed kitchens I've had in a vacation rental, which as a cook, I really appreciated. I'd absolutely stay again, or recommend it to family and friends visiting.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely furnished and a well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great! Very clean and many basic amenities provided. Well stocked kitchen and plenty of towels. Great location, just up from Twin Lakes beach and an easy 30 minute walk to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and rides. The host was great and very communicative. We will definitely return to the area and hope this unit is available when we do! Mahalo!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well provisioned Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is close to the beach and the harbor. We enjoyed walking across the bridge with our dog to the north harbor. Very easy check in process.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8th Ave beach house

Nice house in a good location close to the beach and harbor. It had everything we needed and we appreciated our dogs were welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute, comfy beach house!

Very cute beach cottage, lovely backyard. Pretty kitchen, plenty of room to relax in the living room, comfortable beds, super clean. We really enjoyed our stay, thanks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful beach cottage

We had a great time at this light, bright, beachy cottage. The location is fabulous--a quick walk to the beach and harbor. The house is comfortable and the kitchen well-equipped.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8th Street

Great house and location. Great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful weekend

The location was perfect! No struggles with finding parking to the beach.. Quite neighborhood without traffic, perfect location for family with kids. Beach is down the street…will definitely stay again..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect spot

We loved our stay at the 8th Ave cottage. Perfect location and had everything we needed. We could have used softer beds, but that our personal preference. We’ll definitely be booking another stay in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach house

MThe house was tidy and cozy, just a short walk fro the beach. But be aware that you’re really renting through Beachnest Rental that requires a lengthy contract.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were happy to find this dog friendly location within walking distance to the beach, restaurants, and coffee (less than 3 blocks). The house was clean, communication was easy, and there were two outdoor areas with tables, chairs, and umbrellas. The back yard had grass and was completely fenced in and the front patio was semi fenced in. Our dog liked to spend her mornings out front in the sun, while I sat in the shade, read my book, and drank my coffee. I would highly recommend this location. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful gem!

Our family of 3, plus 2 small dogs, had a blast at this cottage. The location cannot be beat (easy walk to the beach), and the cottage was lovely. It had a nicely outfitted kitchen and great sectional for lounging. Relaxing vibe, responsive to our questions - definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly what you want from a beach house rental

Absolutely amazing experience. Short walk to the beach. Great neighborhood. Super-clean house with off-street parking. Can't be beat. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful beach cottage

We’ll appointed and decorated. Great beds and furniture. Nice outdoor space. Everything worked well. Allows pets. Back fence has big hole that needs to be fixed. Overall great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Loved the place and the location. Property wasn’t ready on time . I had to wait til 447 pm. Good thing I didn’t pay for the early arrival, also I couldn’t bring my dog because the discloser stated that my pet couldn’t be over 45lbs. Something I didn’t see until I had payed . I tried to call the property manager and left a message 2 days prior with no answer, so I just left my dog at home .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location perfect for family

We made a last minute decision for a beach weekend in Santa Cruz . With our 2 kiddos and dog, this was a perfect vacation spot for us. The location was great. We walked to Twin Lakes Beach and Boardwalk, Harbor Cafe, coffee shops and markets. The two bedrooms was perfect to give all of us room for privacy and spreading out. We had one maintenance concern with a leaking shower head spraying on the wall. The service team was not able to fix it during our short stay, but they responded that they will do that right after.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach cottage

We had a wonderful stay!! Easy to walk to the beach, nice fenced backyard, fully equipped kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot

This was actually our 2nd time at this house. We loved it!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021