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Harborside Retreat-Spectacular Ocean View on Santa Cruz Harbor

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A room with large windows, two armchairs, a small table, and a sofa.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a bar area with stools.
A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a small attached garage.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a view of the outside through large windows.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a distant building.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Seabright Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Seabright Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Harborside Retreat-Spectacular Ocean View on Santa Cruz Harbor

This is a custom built home with creative attention to detail in the Twin Lakes Beach and Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor neighborhood.

With slate and hardwood floors, bamboo cabinets and granite counter tops, the interior is as pleasing to the eye as the unobstructed ocean view enjoyed from almost every room.

Come be part of the beach and harbor community while relaxing in the luxurious surroundings of this special house.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Additional $100 pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 276082
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Harbor Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Seabright Beach - 16 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪California Wraps - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Harborside Retreat-Spectacular Ocean View on Santa Cruz Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Harborside Retreat-Spectacular Ocean View on Santa Cruz Harbor?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Harborside Retreat-Spectacular Ocean View on Santa Cruz Harbor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harborside Retreat-Spectacular Ocean View on Santa Cruz Harbor?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Harborside Retreat-Spectacular Ocean View on Santa Cruz Harbor located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Santa Cruz Harbor, Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Harbor Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time at this great location. So much room for all of us and so much to do from this spot. ! We have been here before and plan to come back again!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing house in a fantastic location! Beds were comfortable and the house was clean and well appointed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was seamless. The place was super clean and spacious. The location is unbeatable with cute shops and eats within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PERFECT LOCATION, BEAUTIFUL HOUSE WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS!! We have stayed in Santa Cruz for nearly 30 years now four to five times per year and have rented many many Vrbo homes and this home was definitely on the top of our list! Would highly recommend and definitely will stay again !!
This is your view each night stunning !
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view of the harbor and sunsets.
Sunset from the upstairs deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location at the Harbor

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in amazing location. Can walk to the beach, Crows Nest and El Palomar restaurants. Big beautiful windows in the living room for awesome views of the ocean! Spacious and comfortable house!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a family

Grandparents, parents and three kids 5 and under stayed comfortably. Very walkable!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great harbor and beach stay!

Family and friends all had an amazing time! Right by the beach and harbor and biked to the boardwalk too. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Probably our favorite place in Santa Cruz and that is saying something! Right across the street from the harbor and the beach with impeccable views of the ocean and the lighthouse. The house is just great. So comfortable and well appointed! The beds are very comfortable, which is always important to us. Beautiful views of the aforementioned from inside the house plus a wonderful deck and patio. We cannot recommend this place highly enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful and a great location. Very peaceful and relaxing. Great to be able to bring the dog. Very close to the beach. And it has big bay windows to enjoy the view. I would have given it a 5 star review, but the cleaning crew did not do a very good job cleaning. We had to do some cleaning and sheet washing. Although the cleanliness was an issue the beauty and location out weighed it. We would definitely rent this place again. We had a great time with our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Third time at this home. Location is amazing and the home is spacious and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Santa Cruz Harbor Home

Beautiful and comfortable well stocked home with stunning views. Easy walking to Harbor Beach and shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun family stay

We stayed with grandparents, parents, and kids age 10-15. The house was fantastic. Great location. This was our second time staying and we’ll certainly book again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house!!! Fabulous views and super convenient.

This is a beautiful place. Very nice and clean. Wonderful views and close to everything! Awesome hosts and lots of amenities!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harborside

Beautiful house, terrific location with wonderful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mothers Day weekend

Great time! 2nd visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

I stayed at this property with my husband, sons and some of their friends. The location was great a short walk to the beach and food. The volleyball and boogie boarding was a blast and you can have fires on the beach at night. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun girls weekend!

Great location at the Santa Cruz yacht harbor. Perfect for a weekend to do no driving. Restaurants, beach and coffee shop all right outside the door. House is lovely and just right for hang out and relaxing. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday

Loved looking at the decorations/lights of the sailboats during the holiday season!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our favorite Santa Cruz Rental

Whenever we come down to Santa Cruz, which is often, we try to stay at this beautiful home. The location is fantastic - across the street from the boat harbor. A very quick drive to everything that you want to do In Santa Cruz and across the street from twin Lakes Beach, which we love. Great view of the harbor and the ocean from the living room. Can’t wait to get back there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and excellent house design.

This is one of the best properties in the area and one of the best areas in Santa Cruz. The house design, views and amenities are top notch. It is about a three minute walk to the beach, the Crow's Nest, and paddleboard rentals. Easy access to the road around the harbor, which is great for walking dogs. We have stayed at the house multiple times and will be back again next year.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious home in beautiful, convenient setting

We had 3 generations - grandparents, parents and 3 children, ages 9-13 - staying for Labor Day weekend. This 3-level home is spacious and well located for panoramic marina views and a very short walk to the beach. Property manager was responsive to any/all questions asked before and during our stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything We Had Hoped For

Our family group ages 86 to 17 enjoyed this beautiful home for its quality and its location close to the marina and the beach. Three levels provided a lot of privacy when needed and the upper level kitchen/living room was spacious enough for 10 people to gather comfortably. The giant windows provided lots of light and view of Monterey Bat, beach, and active marina. Hosts and crew were very responsive when needed. I would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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