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Vicky by the Sea: Pet-Friendly Coastal Cottage with Ocean View, Steps to Seabright Beach

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Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior
Beach nearby
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Vicky by the Sea: Pet-Friendly Coastal Cottage with Ocean View, Steps to Seabright Beach

Just half a block from the sunniest beach in town, Seabright Beach, and with an ocean view right from your front patio, this charming cottage is the perfect coastal retreat! Located in the highly sought-after Seabright neighborhood, Vicky by the Sea offers everything you need for a fun and relaxing vacation. The beautiful garden is maintained on the first and third Monday of the month.

Why You’ll Love It:

🪼Comfortably sleeps up to 6 guests

🪼2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

🪼1 car in driveway / 1 car street parking

🪼Pet-Friendly: One pet is welcome! Additional pets require approval and a $35/night fee per pet

🪼No smoking or parties – just relaxation!

🪼Keyless entry

Amazing Amenities:

🪼Outdoor shower

🪼Charcoal BBQ

🪼Down the street from the beach

🪼Pet-friendly!

🪼Washer/Dryer

🪼Wi-Fi

🪼Linens provided (just bring your beach towels!)

🪼Self check-in

Nearby Attractions:

🪼Seabright Beach

🪼Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

🪼Steamer Lane

🪼Santa Cruz Wharf

🪼Downtown Santa Cruz

🪼Monterey Bay Aquarium

🪼Capitola Village

Property Managed by Kendall & Potter Property Management CalDRE#00420520

CONSTRUCTION GOING ON NEXT DOOR!!!

Book your stay now at the charming Vicky by the Sea!

🚧 NOISE ALERT: CONSTRUCTION NEXT DOOR – POWER TOOLS IN USE 🚧

Property manager

Kendall & Potter Property Management

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 863 sq ft (80 sq m)

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Exterior

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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
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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

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: Maximum of 2 pets allowed with Pet Fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 8 min walk
  • Main Beach - 10 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 12 min walk
  • Ocean Street - 12 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Stagnaro Bros - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vicky by the Sea: Pet-Friendly Coastal Cottage with Ocean View, Steps to Seabright Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Vicky by the Sea: Pet-Friendly Coastal Cottage with Ocean View, Steps to Seabright Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vicky by the Sea: Pet-Friendly Coastal Cottage with Ocean View, Steps to Seabright Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vicky by the Sea: Pet-Friendly Coastal Cottage with Ocean View, Steps to Seabright Beach located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Twin Lakes State Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

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Vicky by the Sea: Pet-Friendly Coastal Cottage with Ocean View, Steps to Seabright Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location steps from the beach
Wonderful location steps from the beautiful beach, comfortable home and great resaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ansel V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Life
Great place. All the amenities you could want and fantastic location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Beach House
Very nice well appointed property and perfect proximity to the beach. Had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick getaway
Nice place to stay in Santa Cruz. Less than a block from the beach. Beautiful old house. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lora W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
We had a very nice and relaxing stay. House is very quaint and sweet. Livingroom seating could be more and comfortable couch. Only seating for 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Favorite
We had an amazing time. This part of Santa Cruz is special to my family. The house is right next to our favorite beach, dog friendly and you can roast marshmallows over one of the fire pits. We walked to the boardwalk for a few rollercoaster rides and just really enjoyed the trip. Overall an amazing experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Perfect!
The Ptoperty Management folks at Kendall & Potter were the best from start to finish. The home was in impeccable shape, the location was fantastic and we'll be looking to do this again next year. Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach Getaway!
This house is so cute and cozy. Our boys really enjoyed having their own little room in the backyard. Convenient shower (with hot water) in the backyard as well to clean the beach off before coming inside. We walked everywhere, many places to eat close by and of course the beach is right outside the front door. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a clean home in a great neighborhood close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great walk-to-beach cottage
We love staying in this neighborhood! You can walk to the Boardwalk and multiple restaurants, bars and a brewery...oh and the house is 50 yards from a dog friendly beach. The house is really well setup for a small family (and their dog!). The kitchen, while small, is completely adequate and well stocked. The check in/out process is not as convenient as most rental properties , you have to go to the management office in Capitola to pickup and drop off the keys, but there is a lockbox at the office to retrieve the keys and a mail slot to return. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L., Seattle, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, Quaint older beach house.
The location is excellent for its proximity to Seabright Beach, you can hear the waves crashing all day long. It is away from hotels, in a residential/rental beach community, but is walking distance to coffee shops and restaurants, and a little longer walk away from the Boardwalk. The cute house is older, but well maintained, with a few interesting architectural details. The house itself has 2 bedrooms and a mushy sleeper sofa, and a 3rd detached bedroom. The kitchen furnishings and charcoal grill are adequate. There is plenty of outdoor furniture and some fold-up beach chairs. Perfect for no fuss stay at the beach. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and neighborhood
Loved our stay at 120 Vicky by the sea. Can’t ask for a better local, beach is so close yet the house is on a nice, quiet street. Great restaurants and markets within walking distance too. I have only minor complaints about a few things. The paper towels and Tp are ridiculously thin and awful. Would it kill them to provide decent options?! And the coffee maker wasn’t cleaned when we got there. But overall the place was great and I would definitely book again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Cottage Getaway
I loved this property and hope to return again. It is a vintage Santa Cruz cottage with modern conveniences. The beds and furniture were comfortable. The location is ideal. You can see the beach from the driveway and it's less than a block away. We walked to the Boardwalk, we walked to dinner and breakfast. It was delightful! While we found the check-out procedures simple, the requirement that dishes be cleaned and returned to the cabinets has a downside. We found 3 dirty baking dishes that had been put away in the cabinets prior to our arrival. In addition, it would be helpful to add a few beach towels. I'd recommend this vacation rental wholeheartedly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

marnie j.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Beautiful cottage, excellent location
Seabright is the most beautiful beach, and this cottage is just a few steps away. The boardwalk is a short (and lovely) walk, as are a few restaurants and coffee shops. Inside the cottage, the kitchen is small but modern; one bathroom has a beautiful, footed tub and the other a shower. Two good-sized bedrooms and a sofa bed mean there is room for the whole family. The living room has a ton of windows to let in the evening breeze. One note: read your check in and out instructions carefully as you need to go to a neighboring town to pick up and drop off keys. Though check out time is specified to be 11am, that means you must have the keys at the office (15 min away) at 11, or face a $50 fine (if you’re later than 12, you’ll pay a whole day’s fee). Having rented several places in Seabright, we almost made some big mistakes assuming that this rental would be like the others! But once you work it out, you’ll have a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming home in a great area
Charming home located just s minute walk to the beach. The home has everything you need. Absolutely loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fletcher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway!
We really enjoyed our time at this property. It was close to everything (beach, boardwalk, restaurants, bars, etc.) and the house itself was in great shape, clean and comfortable. Overall, we'd give it an A+.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith R., Sacramento, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Seabright Thanksgiving
Our family enjoyed our stay in Seabright! The beach house is adorable, comfortable, clean, and in a wonderful setting. We appreciated the short walk to the beach, sunny outside table with views of the beach, inside dining table that was perfect for evening games, and 3 comfortable beds! We hope to return for more family fun at this lovely beach house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zoe M., Sacramento, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd Stay This Year
I enjoyed my stay so much the first time, I booked this place again. So close to the beach and very quaint and cozy. Perfect for me, my dog and family and friends who dropped in to stay while I was there. Can't wait to get back there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Very easy, except the key issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney T., Long

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location Beach house
We loved staying at your place! The location is perfect! Being from Santa Cruz and coming back to visit this was so nice to be close to everything and walk right down to our favorite beach! Close to the Boardwalk etc. Perfect for our little dogs the backyard was very secure and clean! Thanks again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zoe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great girls trip!
The house has a great location being a block from the beach! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Had all the accommodations we needed- we brought extra supplies that weren’t needed. The backyard was perfect for the dog. There were only 3 of us so it was perfect size. Can’t wait to stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

sandy w.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Vicky by the Sea review
The location was awesome. Very cute house but a bit dated. Would be good to invest in some new mattresses as they were a bit old and soft. Especially the sofa one as even my 50 lb son could not sleep on it without back pain. Another update would be a lock box so that one does not have to drive to Capitola to retrieve AND return the keys. This adds a lot of unnecessary drive time when could be solved with a coded lock box. Otherwise, lovely location and very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
quick vacation
very quiant
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aliesha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
House was absolutely perfect and I can’t wait to book another stay for actual vacation! We had to find a place while we had a leak being dealt with at home! The location to the beach was heaven. The dogs LOVED it and everything was exactly as advertised!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Stephanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most amazing location
Vicki by the Sea is a wonderful oasis in an unbeatable location half a block from a beautiful beach. We enjoyed going for walks on the beach in the morning and curling up by the fire in the evening. We were a little disappointed in the condition of the property (tv not working, dust on some surfaces) given the significant amount we paid for our stay but we spoke with the management company and they assured us they would be working to rectify the issues. Overall, we had a great time in this fantastic location!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
Quaint little beach house in a really nice location. The beach is visible from front yard and only a 1/2 block away. Neighborhood is very quiet and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020