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Location: Santa Cruz, Central Coast, California, USA (Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz 10 miles, SJC Airport 30 minutes)
Accommodations: Castle, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4 Baths (Sleeps 11)
Keywords: Castle, Vacation Rental, Vacation Home, Vacation House
"Ben Lomond, nestling ‘mong the heights. Above fair Santa Cruz, Your peaceful quiet my soul delights, Your charm awakes my muse" - Robert Howden
Built in 1927, Robert Howden modeled his castle on his memory of native Scottish castles. The secrets of its history are here for you to discover. Howden Castle in its river setting and uniqueness makes it ideal for a vacation getaway. This completely furnished house is situated on a bend of the San Lorenzo River, with a few other homes and one block from down town Ben Lomond. Just bring the groceries and enjoy a fairy tale setting in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains." The location is on California Highway 9 in the charming town of Ben Lomond and just minutes from the quaint towns of Boulder Creek, Brookdale, and Felton. The Howden Castle is just a short walk away from full service market, antiques, library, coffee shops, nightly entertainment at restaurants, and nightclub.
Just minutes from Santa Cruz, local wineries, and golf courses or just hang loose and beach yourself next to the river or one can launch themselves from the dock, relax by the fish pond and admire the stone carvings on the castle exterior, read a book on one of the five balconies, put together a puzzle or play games. For the kid there's a new skate park, two city parks, and town pool. Our location offers convenient day-trips to Santa Cruz, San Mateo, and Monterey County coastlines Henry Cowell Park, Big Basin, Loch Lomond Reservoir, Roaring Camp railroad, Santa Cruz beaches, Boardwalk Amusement Park, Monterey Bay Aquarium, or drive over the hill to the many activities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer w/ Dial-up Internet
- Other Amenities
- 2 Fireplace, Local Phone, Computer, 5 VCR, 4 VCR/DVD, Slot Machine, Board Games, Nintendo, Pre-record Movies, Grand Room, Dining Room, Dungeon Recreation - Room with Bar & Queen Hide-A-Bed, Kitchen, Gas Range/Oven, Microwaves, Refrigerators, Deep Freezer, 4 Full Baths, 5 Balconies, Forced Air Heat, No Smoking & No Pets
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$2,500.00/Weekly + 10% Room Tax.
(Friday to Friday . Due 1 month prior to use period.)
$2,000.00 + 10% room tax. Off Season October to April,
Excluding Holidays.
Refundable Security Deposit of $500.00 to be paid 30 day prior to stay.
Call for other rates.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- Side View of Howden Castle and river access - Santa Cruz Vacation Rental - Howden Castle
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- Front view - Santa Cruz Vacation Rental - Howden Castle
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- Fireplace in Grand Room - Santa Cruz Vacation Rental - Howden Castle
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- Grand Room
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- Kitchen
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- Lady Deborah's Iris Garden
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- Dining Room
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- BBQ area
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- Howden Room
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- The Crawford Suite - The Children Play Room
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- The Weatherly Suite
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- Mural Mural on the wall who is welcome here - all my fair audience
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- Buzzy and Paul's Dungeon
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- Beach Area
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- Highland Warriors
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- Dungeon Bar
Traveler Reviews (1)
Romantic, fun, family friendly "Castle"!
Guest: MLK
(Willows, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/15/10
Review Submitted: 01/07/11
We stayed here in January 2010. We loved it! !!! It's beautiful, super clean and lots and lots of space. We did lose power when the river flooded, which caused my son's school books to get damaged since the bottom floor (3 floors total) flooded. But from what I understand it hadn't rained that hard for 30 years. We highly recommend this vacation rental. It's a truly magnificent place. Lots and lots of details. Carvings, etchings, & paintings. Like it's out of a book... lots of history. The gentlemen who makes the reservations is super nice, and so is the staff who helped us with the flooding. I can't say enough about this wonderful vacation rental. We can't wait to go back. This will be a family tradition for us every few years. This place really is all they say and more. Love, love, love this place. Lots of wonderful memories.... Our children who were 9, 12, 12, & 15 at the time... they say it's the best place they have ever been.... They still talk about it. Enjoys yourself and make lots of memories.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
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