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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51400 sq ft
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Santa Cruz, CA
- Place, Santa Cruz Harbor10 min walk
- Place, Seabright Beach13 min walk
- Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk6 min drive
- Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)61 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom downstairs
1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom Upstairs
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Living room
1 Twin Bed
1 bathroom
Indoor Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Spacious Home, Steps 2 Twin Lakes Beach & Harbor, Spa, Large deck, Wifi, Pets
Located only one block from the beach and close to the Harbor, this is a 2-storey open-architecture style home with cathedral type ceilings. Big windows and a gridwork of glass allows in plenty of light.
This home sleeps 5 with two bedrooms, a large open living space (living room & kitchen), one large bathroom and plenty of patios. The living room has a sofa and a comfortable day-bed that can double as a sleeper.
The upstairs bedroom opens to a private deck that gets the late afternoon sun. Here you can lay on a long couch, read a book or take a nap. In the evening, you can enjoy a glass of wine as you watch the sunset.
Downstairs, a large wraparound redwood deck, bathed in sunshine overlooks a stunning garden filled with beautiful plants and rocks and a bevy of doves, finches, blue-jays and red-winged blackbirds. Summer nights provide an occasion to sit in the hot tub in this zen-like setting and enjoy the clear starry nights in complete privacy.
Take Long Beach walks, watch the sunset, hear the crashing waves, have a long soak in the hot tub.. this home allows plenty of privacy while also being able to enjoy nature and get outside. Our vacation home is a beautiful, spacious, private home away from home.
Sleeping arrangement: The upstairs bedroom has a queen bed and a pillow-top daybed, comfortably sleeping three. The downstairs bedroom has a Tempur Pedic queen mattress looking through large French doors to the hot tub against a wall of black bamboo. There is also a chaise, a foam foldout mattress and a double inflate-able queen mattress and a daybed if needed.
The tropical secluded backyard has a large wraparound deck, a hot-tub with chaise lounge-chairs, an outdoor hot & cold shower, a gas BBQ and a marble-top antique dining table & chairs. The lovely backyard is completely fenced so you can bring your furry friends with you.
Pet fee - Guests with pets are allowed to a pet for a fee of $40/day. (No more than one pet is allowed except with prior written permission). Pet owners must bring their own bedding/blankets etc for their pet to ensure that there is no pet fur on the house bedding, couches, chairs etc.. House cleaners should not be expected to clean up after them. Thank you.
Please note the property is rented to those who have prior positive reviews on their stays. For guests lacking such history they may be required to provide additional information and are subject to denial.
(Certificate # CO00340; Expires 8/24/2026)
This home sleeps 5 with two bedrooms, a large open living space (living room & kitchen), one large bathroom and plenty of patios. The living room has a sofa and a comfortable day-bed that can double as a sleeper.
The upstairs bedroom opens to a private deck that gets the late afternoon sun. Here you can lay on a long couch, read a book or take a nap. In the evening, you can enjoy a glass of wine as you watch the sunset.
Downstairs, a large wraparound redwood deck, bathed in sunshine overlooks a stunning garden filled with beautiful plants and rocks and a bevy of doves, finches, blue-jays and red-winged blackbirds. Summer nights provide an occasion to sit in the hot tub in this zen-like setting and enjoy the clear starry nights in complete privacy.
Take Long Beach walks, watch the sunset, hear the crashing waves, have a long soak in the hot tub.. this home allows plenty of privacy while also being able to enjoy nature and get outside. Our vacation home is a beautiful, spacious, private home away from home.
Sleeping arrangement: The upstairs bedroom has a queen bed and a pillow-top daybed, comfortably sleeping three. The downstairs bedroom has a Tempur Pedic queen mattress looking through large French doors to the hot tub against a wall of black bamboo. There is also a chaise, a foam foldout mattress and a double inflate-able queen mattress and a daybed if needed.
The tropical secluded backyard has a large wraparound deck, a hot-tub with chaise lounge-chairs, an outdoor hot & cold shower, a gas BBQ and a marble-top antique dining table & chairs. The lovely backyard is completely fenced so you can bring your furry friends with you.
Pet fee - Guests with pets are allowed to a pet for a fee of $40/day. (No more than one pet is allowed except with prior written permission). Pet owners must bring their own bedding/blankets etc for their pet to ensure that there is no pet fur on the house bedding, couches, chairs etc.. House cleaners should not be expected to clean up after them. Thank you.
Please note the property is rented to those who have prior positive reviews on their stays. For guests lacking such history they may be required to provide additional information and are subject to denial.
(Certificate # CO00340; Expires 8/24/2026)
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Amenities
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood
Santa Cruz
Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, this vacation 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 Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Santa Cruz, CA
What's nearby
- Santa Cruz Harbor - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Seabright Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
- Natural Bridges State Park - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
- Mystery Spot - 13 min drive - 8.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- People's Coffee - 20 min walk
- Crow's Nest Restaurant - 13 min walk
- Coffeetopia - 3 min drive
- Verve Coffee Roasters - 3 min drive
- Starbucks - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Oct 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mallary D.
Mar 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying here!
Mallary D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Debra M.
Sep 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Debra M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
sean s.
Jan 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot!
sean s.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
JD O.
May 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family getaway
JD O.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mallary D.
Jun 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Mallary D.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kim W.
Mar 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun stay!
Kim W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tamara P.
Nov 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Santa Cruz beach house
Tamara P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
allison m.
Feb 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and convenient
allison m.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
ann m.
Jan 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love eastside!
ann m.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristin M.
Jun 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Santa Cruz Getaway!
Kristin M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Sep 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fabulous place
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ashley J.
Mar 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Ashley J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sivanthie H.
Jun 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach House to Unwind
Sivanthie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
David C.
Dec 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cozy house
David C.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristen S.
Jul 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our dog loved that she got to come with!
Kristen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca W.
Apr 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Santa Cruz Cottage
Rebecca W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Lori W.
Oct 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Lori W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Patrick L.
Oct 20, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Over all experience
Patrick L.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
carlos m.
Apr 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sr
carlos m.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cindy W.
Dec 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Home
Cindy W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Todd C.
Aug 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely visit to Santa Cruz!
Todd C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Sharon R.
Dec 25, 2016
Very Relaxing Winter Getaway!
Sharon R.
10/10 Excellent
Sharon R.
Oct 15, 2018
Beautiful house a block from the beach!
Sharon R.
4/10 Poor
Marci G.
Oct 16, 2019
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty
Marci G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
About the host
Hosted by Shyamal
Why they chose this property
One of the very rare, spacious lots on the street, it has two magnificent trees, a large wraparound deck, spacious backyard with tropical plants and a uniquely-styled house with cathedral ceilings. It was originally built in the 70's with recycled wood from an Iowa barn, giving the house beautiful definition and an impressive beam structure. Finally, it is located in the most desirable part of Santa Cruz, just steps from Twin Lakes beach / Blacks beach and a short walk to the Harbor.
Unlike many beach dwellings (that feel cramped), this large lot offers plenty of room for a spacious home (1400sqft), a large wraparound deck (600sqft) and a sizeable garden providing one of the best indoor-outdoor living in Santa Cruz.
In addition, the unique cathedral ceilings, open-concept living area and large windows fill the house with light, providing a spacious and warm welcoming feeling. It is so close to the ocean that you can see it from the doorstep.
Unlike many beach dwellings (that feel cramped), this large lot offers plenty of room for a spacious home (1400sqft), a large wraparound deck (600sqft) and a sizeable garden providing one of the best indoor-outdoor living in Santa Cruz.
In addition, the unique cathedral ceilings, open-concept living area and large windows fill the house with light, providing a spacious and warm welcoming feeling. It is so close to the ocean that you can see it from the doorstep.
What makes this property unique
Cathedral ceilings, large wooded beams, Tempurpedic bed, zen-style garden, great hot-tub, large redwood decks.
It is so close to the ocean that you can see it from the doorstep.
It is so close to the ocean that you can see it from the doorstep.
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