Enjoy your stay at our bright and cozy guesthouse, a 10 minute walk to downtown and centrally located to the beaches, redwoods and boardwalk. Includes queen bed, dining area, sitting area, 1 bath, patio seating and full-size kitchen. Within a 3 block range, we also have restaurants, coffee shop and grocery store. Amenities include off-street parking, High-Speed WiFi, separate entrance and patio overlooking a lush garden. Price includes city mandated 14% Transient Occupancy Tax. The space This light filled studio apartment is located in the back yard of a historical Victorian near downtown Santa Cruz. It is cozy, smartly decorated, private and comfortable. Located behind a gate on a quiet street, the cottage features a large 350 SF room with a queen bed and flat screen TV, closet, dining table, 2 arm chairs, full size kitchen with all major and necessary appliances, a separate 100 SF bathroom, and covered patio. The complete kitchen has a refrigerator, microwave, sink, stove, toaster and coffee maker. It comes with all the dishes, pots and pans, utensils, serving ware, and flatware you need. Tea and coffee are provided. The plush queen bed comes with new bedding and super soft 400 thread count sheets. The dining table seats 2. The flatscreen TV can be rotated to face any direction in the room and is approximately 26". The separate bath has a stall shower and plenty of new, fluffy towels. Shampoo, conditioner and body soap are provided. The porch and patio furniture are perfect for morning coffee and bird watching in our native and lush landscape. Guest access Guests will get a parking spot in our driveway. You have access to our backyard and are free to use the cottage porch, backyard pergola and outdoor space. The hot tub is not for guests. Other things to note No dogs or cats allowed. We have two outdoor kitties - Midnight & DIsco. The house is located near a high school and there is a lot of action and kids around during the school year, 8-3. Property includes a few kid items like a swing set and trampoline. Guests are welcome to use the kid toys. The hot tub is not for guests.