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Carmel luxe, private, spotless, The Great Escape!
RELAX & ENJOY in our beautiful, private, spacious, SPOTLESS & peaceful "Homestay" in beautiful Carmel. Lovely furnishings, wonderful queen size bed and luxury linens. Fully equipped mini-kitchenette! A private gated entry to a small garden awaits...a large wide staircase leads you up to a spacious, light filled 1000 sq. ft. fully-equipped 1-bedroom private homestay W/private deck w/seating. Walk to village, river & wineries! Short scenic drive to Carmel by the Sea, Pebble Beach & Big Sur.

Pleasure Point Beach Cottage
Santa Cruz County Permit# 221116: Enjoy Pleasure Point living in this sweat cottage. Just a few minutes stroll and you’re at the beach and some of Santa Cruz’s best surf. Cruise the cliffs on bikes, hit the waves, or BBQ and soak up the sun! You’re sure to enjoy this special little house and its big back yard. Enjoy the fully stocked kitchen, 50 inch 4k TV, hot outdoor shower, big gas BBQ, 2 beach cruisers, 2 soft surf boards, beach toys, a wagon (great for beach transport), and much more!

The Capitola Cottage - Your Dream Beach Getaway!
Sunny historic cottage was built in 1918 and completely remodeled in 2015. Steps to the beach and surf. In the heart of Capitola Village. Surrounded by restaurants and boutiques. Short get-away from Silicon Valley Best small beach town in California. Self Check-In Quality Furnitures Fully Equipped Kitchen for Guests to cook their meals Plush Towels Salon Bath Products Beach towels Beach Chairs & Umbrella Boogie Boards Board Games Nintendo Switch Dock Instant Pot Coffee and Tea Weber BBQ Grill

Modern Coastal Home|Central Location|Private Patio
Spend your coastal vacation in this newly designed 1940’s Cottage. Thoughtfully designed with a mix of both modern and traditional elements, this Cottage feels warm and inviting from the moment you enter the space. Enjoy the beautiful California weather in the private patio featuring native coastal landscaping. Whether you are spending your days at the beach, surfing, exploring the Redwoods or looking to simply unplug and unwind we look forward to hosting you at our Coastal Cottage. P# 221094

Ocean View 1 block from the beach Family Friendly
Beach & Lagoon Front! Views of the ocean from all decks and the kitchen/great room. 3 min walk to the beach. This house is centrally located to everything Santa Cruz has to offer. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious layout with a large eat-in kitchen, great room, formal dining room, living room with fireplace, along with an outside deck with a fire pit This house is ideal for family get-togethers. There is nothing like sitting around the fire and listening to the waves crash on the beach.

1929 Spanish Casita With Bicycles For Two
Enjoy a high-touch, yet private casita near UCSC. Curl up with a book in your red leather armchair in the beautiful living room featuring down, Restoration Hardware furnishings and a gas burning fireplace. In the evening, take a seat on your private patio beneath a leafy pergola and enjoy a glass of wine at this historic, Spanish-style casita. Some of the BEST bakeries, natural grocery stores, wine tasting, shopping, beaches and restaurants are all a short walk/bike ride or drive away xx

Fairytale Cottage on Ocean Avenue, Downtown Carmel
Sades Loft is located in a fairytale cottage in the heart of downtown Carmel-By-The-Sea. The upstairs loft has its own private entry on Ocean Avenue. Open your front door and explore downtown Carmel or take a 10 minute stroll down to the beach. Once a VIP room where Hollywood & local legends gathered late into the night, today, the Loft is a relaxing spot where you can listen to soft music from the restaurant below or watch passerby's buying old fashioned candy from the Cottage of Sweets.

Coastal Architectural Gem in Capitola
A Nantucket-inspired cottage designed by award-winning architect Tobin Dougherty — featured in Sunset Magazine, Fine Homebuilding & Better Homes and Gardens. Don’t miss the signature Tower of Light: a family library with a plexiglass floor that floods the dining room below with sunshine. Three patios, including a front garden, a dining room terrace perfect for people-watching, and a second-story crow’s nest. Just .3 miles from Capitola Village, the beach, and the legendary Gayle’s Bakery.

Beach Cottage - walk to beach and restaurants
This 1,100 sq. ft. single level cottage is one block to Lovers Point beach, downtown Pacific Grove and the AT&T Pro-Am Golf shuttle. Comfortably sleeps five in the peaceful town of Pacific Grove California. Close to Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf, Pebble Beach, 17-Mile Drive, and all Monterey Peninsula activities. Cottage includes a family room and living room to watch a movie, play board games or read a book. Private backyard with comfortable seating. City license #0479

Creekside Bliss #1 - The Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County Vacation Rental Permit# 191283. Newly remolded beachy creek side cottage, bright and airy, fully equipped kitchen. Located in the Santa Cruz mountains 1/2 mile from downtown Boulder Creek on a secluded property. Close to many event and wedding venues. Fifteen minute drive to Big Basin State Park, 30 minutes to Santa Cruz and Beach Boardwalk, close to many wineries and lots of hiking trails. Twenty minutes from Roaring Camp Railroad.

Surf Cottage in Pleasure Point
Nestled in a tree-lined corner you'll find the Surf Cottage at Pleasure Point, a lovingly curated home by a California native who lived in NYC and Paris. Stay in surf-shack style with vintage finds, Moroccan rugs, and a collection of objects and artwork from around the world. You'll be just steps away from breathtaking ocean views, sandy beaches and world-renowned surf spots. Come for some coastal vibes and experience all that Santa Cruz has to offer.

Coastal Cottage #B
Our Coastal Cottage #B is nestled in the art community of Sand City's Westend. It's a bustle of industry and art which quiets down to a peaceful still in the evening. The kitchen includes a dining table and chairs, refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker and an electric fry pan. There is no stove. We include a few snacks and coffee, dishes, glassware, silverware, bowls and cooking utensils.
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