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    Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages

    440 reviews
    #2 of 13 B&Bs / Inns in Santa Cruz
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    401 Johans Beach Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-4962
    (831) 406-5833
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    A hidden gem, mere steps to the beach at Sunny Cove, a favorite local beach between Santa Cruz and Capitola! This property has a private and charming location with quaint rooms and cottages where you can spend the day on your romantic getaway, or enjoy fun family events, eat at great local restaurants, then return to your room to listen to the soothing sound of the ocean waves. Some units have fully-equipped kitchens, ocean views & private decks, and some are dog-friendly. Short walk to restaurants & yacht harbor. Free continental breakfast, free parking & free Wi-Fi. Larger rooms for families and rooms beautifully appointed, and perfect for two. Welcome to Ocean Echo Inn. As close as you can get to your own beach house!
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    Property amenities
    Free parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Pool / beach towels
    Free breakfast
    Beach
    Table tennis
    Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
    BBQ facilities
    Parking
    Free internet
    Wifi
    Internet
    Vending machine
    Board games / puzzles
    Non-smoking hotel
    Outdoor furniture
    24-hour front desk
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    Room features
    Ocean view
    Non-smoking rooms
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    Private balcony
    Coffee / tea maker
    Flatscreen TV
    Hair dryer
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    Ocean View
    Hidden Gem
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    64Somewhat walkable
    Grade: 64 out of 100
    17Restaurantswithin 0.75 miles
    8Attractionswithin 0.75 miles
    Contact
    401 Johans Beach Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-4962
    (831) 406-5833
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    Getting there
    Mineta San Jose Intl Airport28 mi
    Monterey Peninsula Airport27 mi
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    Nearby restaurants
    Harbor Cafe
    13 minAmerican
    The Crow's Nest
    14 minAmerican
    Lago di Como Ristorante & Pizzeria
    3 minItalian
    Cafe El Palomar
    13 minMexican
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    Santa Cruz Harbor Beach
    13 minBeaches
    Pleasure Point Beach
    11 minBeaches
    Twin Lakes State Beach
    9 minBeaches
    Santa Cruz Harbor
    14 minMarinas
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    Hidden beach
    Awesome place, killer view, hidden beach, outside your door, sweet sweet hostesses, room #10 is a big recommend for a family of 4. The kitchen is fully loaded, bbq outside, teenagers loved the ping pong table, teenagers loved grub hub, it was a sweet get away.
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    Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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    Hidden Gem in Santa Cruz!!
    I almost don’t want to tell anyone else about this place, so I make sure I can still get a reservation! My cottage was adorable and nicely furnished. It looks like it was remodeled recently, everything was brandy new! The hosts, John and Victoria were friendly and helpful. The complimentary breakfast was super lovely - Virginia makes the banana bread herself! Sooooo yummy! It sits 5 minutes away from Sunny Cove Beach. I can’t say enough good things about it! Can’t wait to come back!…
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    Date of stay: January 2019Trip type: Traveled solo
    Response from OceanEchoSantaCruz, Innkeeper at Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
    Responded Jan 8, 2019
    Hello Lisa, Thank you so much for the very kind review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to your return. Also, thank you for the compliment on my bread....(I like it too! ;-)
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    Cottage by the sewer
    The septic system was cycling and the entire room smelt of sewer. The first fix was to spray lavender on it... until they found out my husband was allergic. They must have put chlorine down the drains as the next day the chemical smell might have been worse then the smell of the waste water!!! Ridiculous fans in the rooms couldn't even move the air around. No Parking, Loud Neighbors, Loud Fireworks All Night, Hard Beds, Scratchy Sheets, Spiders in the rooms, Small Beach, Zero View! …
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    Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
    Cottage #6
    We always enjoy our time with you and look forward to this weekend every year. This has been an annual trip with friends and family for several years. The deck on the cottage with the BBQ served as a great gathering spot.
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    Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
    BabyMoon relax?
    Wife and I stayed here for a last vacation before baby arrives. Room wasn’t ready, neighbors were noisy until after midnight. But great view of ocean and a quick walk down to the water. My wife and I ended up spending more time away from the room than we expected because the families below us had small children that were extremely loud (unfortunate but I can’t blame the hotel for that).…
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    Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
    Room Tip: Get shampoo and conditioner that doesn’t have quite an intense smell of perfume.
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    Response from OceanEchoSantaCruz, Guest Relations Manager at Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
    Responded 2 weeks ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we are glad to hear that you liked the view of the ocean from your room! We are sorry to hear that you had to wait for your room to be ready. Our housekeepers work really hard to ensure the rooms are super clean. In the future, we can suggest cottages for you and your growing family that are detached from other rooms for more privacy and relaxation.
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    $224 - $490 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    United StatesCaliforniaSanta Cruz
    NUMBER OF ROOMS
    15
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