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The Green House - Beautifully Handcrafted Home- 1.5 blocks to awesome beach

The Green House - Beautifully Handcrafted Home- 1.5 blocks to awesome beach

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Your home...the Green House...
Expansive Living Room with Cozy Couches, Fireplace, TV and nook
Living area
Game, breakfast or reading nook in living room
Fully Appointed Kitchen, Limestone Countertops, Double Drawer Dishwasher

Overview of The Green House - Beautifully Handcrafted Home- 1.5 blocks to awesome beach

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Santa Cruz, CA
  • Popular LocationSunny Cove Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Harbor16 min walk
  • Popular LocationSeabright Beach7 min drive
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Attic Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Hallway Bedroom

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Attic Bedroom Half Bath

Toilet

Half Bath

Toilet

Main Showering Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Green House - Beautifully Handcrafted Home- 1.5 blocks to awesome beach


Welcome to the Green House a uniquely handcrafted home with all the amenities needed to make your beach vacation memorable.

This chalet style home is set back from the street, providing room for gardens and off street parking. The lovely light and airy living room, spacious windows and French doors open onto the expansive sundeck. Full sun, market umbrellas, lounge chairs, tables and a barbecue creates a relaxing and beautiful outdoor living space. Three unique bedrooms, spa bath and chef's kitchen are all provided for your enjoyment and pleasure in this unusual home.

We are located near Twin Lakes' Beach and the Yacht Harbor, midway between Capitola and Downtown Santa Cruz (both 10 minutes away). There are six fabulous restaurants within walking distance, ranging from a Hawaiian grille to a high-end Italian restaurant, and a favorite, Southwest inspired Nuevo Grill. If you prefer a short walk down the beach to dine you will arrive at the yacht Harbor, the popular Palomar Mexican restaurant and the Crow's Nest. The Crow's Nest is a great place on Wednesday to watch the sailboat races or enjoy the sunset, a glass of wine and a bite to eat, great appetizers.

Blacks Beach is at the end of 14th Avenue (our beach), and is a local's favorite. The beach is stunning and offers some of the best sunsets in Santa Cruz. It's great for boogie boarding and swimming. It is a lovely stroll from Black's Beach, past Twin Lakes Beach to the Yacht Harbor. Dogs are allowed on the beach on leash and bonfires are allowed at night.

HISTORY: The Green House was hand built from 1950 to 1955 by a family working together to create their dream. The beautiful cedar for the walls and ceiling was brought from the forests of Washington state, wonderful Victorian doors and a fireplace mantle were recovered from old Santa Cruz mansions. The Green House features many gables, odd roof lines, wall angles, small nook spaces, creative staircases and the unusual scalloped molding that was hand cut with great care. With the home on the second level and an additional bedroom on the third level the Green House has beautiful light and the airy feeling of a tree house.

• SLEEPS 1 - 8: Perfect for families or couples traveling together.

• 3 BEDROOMS: Master bedroom with king size bed and crib, middle room has a queen size bed and two bunk beds, attic room has queen size bed. Reading lights, extra blankets and extra pillows are provided. All bedrooms are carpeted except for the attic room which has a hardwood floor.

• 1 SPA BATHROOM and 2 HALF BATHS: The spa bath is a dream come true with a Jacuzzi tub, two shower heads and two sinks. Plus an additional half bath in the attic bedroom and a half bath off of the living room.

• FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN: Two drawer dishwasher, five burner gas stove, oven , microwave, coffee maker, blender, toaster and a sno cone maker for the kids! All cookware, dinnerware, utensils and linens to set a beautiful table.

• AMENITIES: Cable TV with DVD players in both the living room and master bedroom, high speed DSL, laundry facilities (washer, dryer, laundry soap, iron, ironing board), sundeck with gas and charcoal BBQ's, beach mats, sand toys, cooler, fireplace and wood, fully equipped kitchen, high quality linens and towels, CD's, board games, books and, very important here in Santa Cruz, ample off street parking for you and your guests.

• PROVIDED FOR GUESTS: Fresh cut flowers, coffee from Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Co., information on what is available to do and see in and around Santa Cruz and doggie treats should you desire to bring your pet.

Keywords: House, Great for Families, Beach, Deck, Pet Friendly, Kid Friendly

Property manager

Kim Cupp
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

This vacation home is located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, and is near theme parks and near the beach. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Capitola Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Santa Cruz Harbor and Capitola Wharf. Traveling with kids? Consider Boardwalk Bowl and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 2 min walk
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 6 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 16 min walk
  • Seabright Beach - 7 min drive
  • Main Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Crow's Nest Restaurant - 16 min walk
  • Oak & Ale - 2 min drive
  • Peoples Coffee - 15 min walk
  • Starbucks - 5 min walk
  • Brady's Yacht Club - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Green House - Beautifully Handcrafted Home- 1.5 blocks to awesome beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Green House - Beautifully Handcrafted Home- 1.5 blocks to awesome beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Green House - Beautifully Handcrafted Home- 1.5 blocks to awesome beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Green House - Beautifully Handcrafted Home- 1.5 blocks to awesome beach located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz vacation home is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Twin Lakes State Beach and Lincoln Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Tracey O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend for daughters sweet sixteen
We stayed here with our two teens and a few of their friends and our dogs. Such a great place for us to hang in between fancy family lunch at the Crows nest and casual teen beach hang/ bonfire. Prefect location and great property. The hosts were very friendly and supportive. I would definitely recommend and would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Jonathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location!
The Green House was perfect for our group of 6! Great location. Clean house. Great communication. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Charlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
The green house was a perfect house for my family! It was walking distance to two of our favourite beaches. Beach towels, sand toys, beach chairs, boogie boards, umbrellas and even a wagon to tote all of it to the beach were provided. There is a place to store your bikes and your own beach things behind a locked gate. There is a beautiful deck that is wonderful to have coffee on or an evening drink. The inside has great space if it’s too chilly outside. We love this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Tesa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Santa Cruz stay
Probably the cleanest place I have ever stayed. The house was very fun and unique. We enjoyed being close to the beach. The house had pretty much everything we would need. I have stayed in many places that do not have simple items such as glasses to drink from. The kitchen was well stocked and we cooked most days we stayed. The deck was a really nice space to hang out. We loved that there was off street parking and a place to keep our mountain bikes secure. Thanks for sharing your wonderful home.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

Trina j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home to enjoy SC
We loved staying at the Green house! Plenty of space, great lighting, so comfy. We didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kim Cupp

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I have been lucky to live in Santa Cruz most of my life. I grew up in the Santa Cruz mountains and moved into town in 8th grade. After leaving the area for college and travel, I found myself back here. It seems for many, Santa Cruz is a difficult place to leave. I purchased the Green House and Cottage in 1994 from the original owner and builder of the main house (Green House). Soon after, I met my partner, michael, we created our 'dog family ' (now four) and in 2009 we gave birth to our baby girl Emelia. Converting the Green House and Cottage into vacation rentals is our solution to me being able to 'take Emelia to work', rather than go to daycare. She is a wonderful 'helper' and I feel very lucky to be able to spend time with her while offering others the opportunity to enjoy the property.

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