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Harborside Retreat-Spectacular Ocean View on Santa Cruz Harbor

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Room
Master Bath with large walk-in Shower
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Seabright Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪46 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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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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

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

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tramonti - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Senor Teds - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 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 mi (2 km) of Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tomomi G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

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

Mothers Day weekend

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

8/10 Good

Debbie T.

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

Great location at the Harbor

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alli G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Seth B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it, will probably use again.There were no extra trash bags to replace ones we used during the week.I apologize for not texting cleaning crew, was 2am and it was a crazy departure time.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl W.

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

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Harborside

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B., Sacramento

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

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Wayyy better than expected!

I’m a local resident that had a group of friends visiting for the weekend. I typically find that VRBO listings look better than the real thing. That is definitely not the case here! For me and my friends that stayed, we were all legitimately impressed with the size and decor of the property- especially with so many social spaces/ room to move/ views of the harbor. If you want to visit Santa Cruz, be in a scenic, centralized, and very accommodating habitat- this will be hard to beat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W., Sacramento, California

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

Fantastic vacation in a lovely home at a very enjoyable location.

We loved the location for our family vacation. The rooms were great and the beds were very comfortable. the view of the harbor was so much fun to be able to watch all the activity and the short walk to the beach was perfect. The stairs were a bit of the challenge for Great Grandma, but everything else made up for it. (plus she needed the exercise) The only reason we didn't give it 5 stars for cleanliness was because the cleaning crew had not put the clean sheets back on the beds, or finished washing the towels. The house itself was very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

THE HOUSE WAS PERFECT!

This house is in a great location. My family was there for my niece's wedding on the beach at the Crow's Nest. A lot of fun activities to do in the area. My family really enjoyed the house and the location. My only disappointment was that for a family of eight, there wasn't enough toilet paper and paper towels. I had to go out and purchase these extra items. In all the other homes that we have rented, there were always enough of these supplies.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

End of school year family getaway

The house was even nicer than we expected from the pictures! Beautiful tri-level home was perfect for our 4 college and high school kids- older kids got their own rooms and the younger ones had a cool game room and bedroom on their floor. The location was great- close enough to see the ocean and docks and to run back and forth to the beach, but just far enough that we really felt relaxed there. The garage was stocked with bikes (we used multiple time!) and towels and even other beach things for young kids. We all loved hanging out at this house in the living room upstairs. Big windows and lots of light and awesome sailboats going by. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana W., Alamo

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

Santa Cruz getaway

This is a beautiful property. We are a family of 8. 6 adults and two children. Our original plan was to sail our boat down from San Francisco Bay and have our adult children and the two grandkids stay in the house while we stayed on the boat in the harbor just across the street. Because of a small craft warning that weekend along the coast, we could not sail and ended up at the house, which was big enough for everyone. We had a great time, in spite of the weather. We are already planning our next trip/sail to this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

It was wonderful...one of the best homes we have ever rented. So many conveniences, just like home!

There were 4 adults and 3 children and we enjoyed the space! Kids loved the basement area where they could color, draw, play games, watch t.v. and practice on their keyboard. It was their own little area with a bathroom! We could all spread out. Enjoyed the modern kitchen and bathrooms, large living -dining area for family meals and games. Loved the view with my morning coffee...beautiful. Thought the floor could have been cleaner...found dust in corners and around edges of rooms. We did lots of sweeping all the time. Should be a rug between sink and large island...floor is getting ruined from drips. Beach towels are advertised but there was only one in the garage...we had brought extra. Could use a few more bath and kitchen towels...many were old and worn. Overall it was fabulous! Hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Hugh P.

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

Amazing every time !!

What an amazing house to spend time in!! The views are spectacular and walking distance to the beach and restaurants!!! Can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

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