Situated in Santa Cruz, this attractive bed and breakfast for $225 per night is a great option for your next trip. *NOW OFFERING REDUCED RATES / MONTH-LONG STAYS-no tax* (check calendar for NEW adjusted pricing) *Medical professionals WELCOMED* JUST 2 BLOCKS FROM THE OCEAN! * *BIG DISCOUNTS for 30+ days stay* ~ now offering~ * MONTH LONG RENTAL RATES All YEAR!* ______________no tax for 30+ day rentals_________________ TAXES: 14% tax is applied to any booking less than 30 days and is collected at check-in. Rental Agreement required* ___________________________________________________________ *Fully loaded cottage, private, separate with its own entrance, up one flight of stairs, complete 1 bdrm with en suite full bath (tub/shower combo), washer and dryer inside, full kitchen with full sized appliances, all kitchen utensils you could ever need plus oil, vinegar, tea, spices etc. *Since January 2012/ Quality Linens/ Comfortable and Tasteful Decor * *BLAZING FAST WiFi !! *SIMMONS BEAUTYREST BED* *Brand new Smart 50" TV* *Brand New Comfy Lounge Chair Only two short blocks to gorgeous West Cliff Drive, this lovely hideaway is ideally located for everything you want to see and do in Santa Cruz. Travel West Cliff in one direction for less than a mile to arrive at one of the most famous surf spots in the world, Steamer Lane, right at Lighthouse Point and Surfing Museum. From there the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Main Beach and Municipal Wharf are a ten-minute walk (see our map on this page). Heading in the opposite direction on West Cliff brings you to Natural Bridges State Park and Beach. Minutes to wineries, bakeries, downtown restaurants, movie theaters, bookstores, shopping and much more. Many good restaurants and Farmer's Markets right in the neighborhood! We are also minutes from UCSC and very popular with visitors who are associated with students and faculty of our lovely City on the Hill, University of California at Santa Cruz! Tucked up one flight of stairs in a detached cottage behind the main house is your private, one bedroom getaway with en suite full bath, complete with full kitchen and all kitchen tools, washer/dryer and private patio with BBQ. You are perched upstairs with a 'peek' of the ocean only two blocks away. Comfortable furnishings including new comfy leather lounge chair, photography and painting by local artists, free super FAST WiFi and 50" Smart TV, a futon couch, and a fully equipped kitchen (with a dishwasher!) and all the essentials and more. There are games, books, DVD player and movies. Enjoying your time here begins when you arrive! Bedroom comfort includes a Simmons BeautyRest deluxe queen size bed, writing desk and chair. Stacked washer/dryer in the closet. Full closet and plenty of built in shelving for your gear, suitcases, clothes. Full en-suite bathroom includes tub/shower combination, fluffy white towels and complimentary shampoo and soap. This guest apartment is perfectly suited for either the single traveler or a couple sharing the bed. Remote workers love it! So much roomier, affordable and private than a motel or hotel! Complete with full kitchen, full bath (tub/shower combo), washer/dryer and private patio with BBQ* Amenities include: * Free Super Fast WiFi *Gas Grill in private patio *bed linens, bath towels (complimentary refreshment of linens/towels weekly) *Beach towels, beach chairs, beach umbrella, Ice chest *Washer and Dryer stacked in bedroom closet *Full kitchen with all utensils/knives, blender, toaster, coffeemaker and grinder, food processor, pots and pans, dishwasher, frig * Smart TV, DVD player *DVD library, books and games *1 mile walk to the Lighthouse/Steamer Lane, Natural Bridges State Park Beach *Close to Cowell's Beach, the Boardwalk, Downtown, wineries, bakeries, restaurants *AND, fully stocked kitchen, complete with utensils/knives, cooking gear, vinegar/oil/spices/sugar/teas, dish, hand and laundry soap, paper towels and napkins! *Plenty of free on-street parking! Weather/Climate in Santa Cruz has mild weather throughout the year, enjoying a warm-summer Mediterranean climate characterized by cool, wet winters and warm, mostly dry summers. Due to its proximity to Monterey Bay, fog and low overcast are common during the night and morning hours, especially in the summer. Bring a light jacket, sweatshirt for mornings and evenings in summer! Many guests return from their vacation with a Santa Cruz sweatshirt (our local uniform!). Check ''Weather Underground" website for Santa Cruz weather while planning your trip. ~This is a 100% NON SMOKING property (no tobacco, pot, incense). *SMOKERS SHOULD NOT CONSIDER THIS RENTAL* ~ the apartment is up one flight of stairs. ~ located in a quiet neighborhood---not a party house* ~ No pets allowed ~ rental agreement required Come let the ocean air wash over you! WORK FROM "HOME"! Relax like a local! YOU NEED A VACATION! Transient Occupancy Tax (for bookings less than 30 days): City of Santa Cruz 14% hotel tax / Short Term Rental Reg: #000998 Cleaning fee: 1-2wks=$200/ up to 2 wks/ for 2+ weeks=$250, multiple months require monthly cleaning ($125/mo) $500 refundable booking deposit for stays up to one month Check in 3pm/ Check out 11am CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations less than 60 days are subject to forfeiture of half of all rental moneys deposited/ less than 30 days subject to forfeiture of all rental moneys deposited unless we can re-rent the house for the period of your reservation. All cancellations subject to a $100 cancellation fee. Keywords: guest apartment, one bedroom getaway, beach house rental, quiet yet close to the beach, comfortable, clean, easy access to activities, walking distance to beach, casita, flat, beach cabin, romantic, private, Santa Cruz, Westside