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Private Beach House with amazing views of Shwan Lake and Twin Lakes Beach

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A patio with chairs and a table overlooking a body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of a distant shoreline.
A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large window providing natural light.
A dining area with a view of a lake, a kitchen in the background, and a carpeted floor.
A view from a window overlooking a lake with trees and a chair in the foreground.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • 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

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Seabright Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz. Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seabright Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪California Wraps - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Spot - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Beach House with amazing views of Shwan Lake and Twin Lakes Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Private Beach House with amazing views of Shwan Lake and Twin Lakes Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Beach House with amazing views of Shwan Lake and Twin Lakes Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beach House with amazing views of Shwan Lake and Twin Lakes Beach?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Private Beach House with amazing views of Shwan Lake and Twin Lakes Beach located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is steps from Twin Lakes State Beach and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Harbor Beach and Santa Cruz Harbor are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location to the beach. The house had its own driveway, which made parking super easy. The house was large enough for 2. We had beautiful views of Schwann Lagoon. . We even saw a bald eagle!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is awesome views, clean space and just so charming. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location! : walk to the beach, gorgeous views of Schwan Lake & Twin Lakes beach from the whole southside of the house, with a close-by (4 doors down) pathway for walking along side the lake.The house itself was very comfortable, with a very well-equipped kitchen, & very comfy beds with luxurious bedding. Having a good washer/dryer in the house was very convenient. Jim was accommodating & flexible. He was also very gracious & generous. We enjoyed our stay there very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great views. Close to the beach. Very Clean!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and stocked with everything you need. Short walk to the beach which you can see from the back windows. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful views, comfortable stay
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

We loved the property! Jim was so friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

Very impressive location and a great house. It has everything you may need, super comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
James’ place was great. The location is terrific and the house was clean with all key amenities. Good location to a couple of fun spots in the area and not too far from San Jose where we traveled into a bit. He was easy to communicate with and didn’t have any issues. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is great . The house was clean. It had everything you needed except a bbq.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We live in Santa Cruz and had to find a place to stay while our house was having work done. This place was quiet and peaceful. I loved getting up early and watching all of the birds. I even saw an eagle one morning. At night you could hear the waves crashing. The house is comfortable but not fancy and the bathroom is small. It was great for our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

The view over the estuary was amazing.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location

We’d stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The location is a quick walk to a great beach and some local eateries. The view is also a great bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Like living in a tree house.

Very quiet stay. Nice, pleasant hosts as well. Will stay here again, if possible.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most excellent location on lovely lagoon just a minute's walk to Twin Lakes Beach. Nice outdoor sitting places. Comfortable home and very pleasant host.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Santa Cruz stay

Lovely place to stay, quiet area close to the beach with lovely views. The house was clean and well set up with everything we could need for our stay. We enjoyed it!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location. Very comfy beds, great kitchen, tons of space for the 3 of us. Laundry fantastic. Jim was super helpful. View is lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and neighborhood. Able to walk to the beach. Decor and furniture could use some updating though, felt like staying at a family’s house more so than a fancy rental, but not really in a bad way? Host was really great! Nice guy, nice neighbors, I’d stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Nice quiet location between Santa Cruz and Capitola with a view of the lagoon and within walking distance to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Jim's place is very clean, quiet and comfortable. The location is delightful for the beach and neighborhood walks. It felt very private, but Jim was responsive if we had any questions. Very relaxing stay!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

Property is exactly as advertized, and it was perfect for our trip. Easy beach access and plenty to see and do.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend in SC

Jim is a very friendly and accommodating host!! We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and perfect for my adult son, his dog and me(Mom)! Super quiet neighborhood and lovely short walk to a terrific beach!Got to meet Jim, the owner, who is very easy. A wonderful few days!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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