A Few Steps From Beach, Harbor & Crow's Nest; Views Of Each From Quiet Home

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A living room with a flat-screen TV, a large potted plant, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A room with a large window overlooking a beach and a backyard with a table and chairs.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a covered table, and a view of the ocean.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a pedestrian bridge, and a rocky 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

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • 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
    Near Seabright Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 (downstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 (downstairs)

1 Queen Bunk Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom (upstairs)

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

A Few Steps From Beach, Harbor & Crow's Nest; Views Of Each From Quiet Home

Seahorse Ranch

3 Bedroom, 2 bath home in Live Oak, Santa Cruz, Ca.
Reverse floor plan offers beautiful views of ocean, yacht harbor & beach from living, kitchen and dining rooms. Designed with oversized bedrooms and master suite. Comfortably furnished with, TV, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave. All linens provided & cleaning service
Additional back deck for afternoon sun.
Well supplied for family beach fun.

Activities:
The main attraction, is of course the beach, Located by the Yacht Harbor, Twin Lakes Beach has a mile of uninterrupted white sand, fire-pits and lifeguards.
Santa Cruz was voted the #1 outdoor town by Outdoor Magazine: 'Santa Cruz is the epitome of the California beach lifestyle.

There are also restaurants (the renowned Crows Nest restaurant), a coffee house, surf shop general store, and bathrooms within waling distance. Relax and play in the sand, rent a boat or kayak, boogie board, play beach volleyball and enjoy fabulous sunsets.

Visit “the hook” or Cowell’s beach for great surfing, hang out at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk amusement park, check out the shops and restaurants in Downtown Santa Cruz or nearby Capitola Village, hike the beautiful trails in the redwood forest or bike along the coastline - all of which are just minutes away.

And, don’t miss the incredible sea life at the Monterey Bay Aquarium located just forty minutes South of Santa Cruz.

Activities within 2-5 minute walk:
• Beach with fire pits: (bring hotdogs and marshmallows for roasting!)
• Harbor with chartered sailing, kayak, fishing and free water taxi in the summer
• Tennis courts, basketball and children's park combined
• Bike path at end of lane
• Restaurants overlooking the harbor: Johnny's Harborside with fresh fish market and Crow's Nest with live entertainment and deck overlooking the harbor.

•On the beach:
La Paloma for lunch or margaritas,
Kind Grind coffee featuring the perfect cup of hot java with fresh pastries and free live jazz on Sunday mornings!

Live Oak Farmers Market every Sunday

Volleyball Courts at Twin Lakes Beach & Santa Cruz Harbor

Capitola Pier (10 - 15 mins)

Important:
•Fire-pits are for decorative purposes only & non-functioning.
•No smoking
•No pets
•Garage and driveway parking
•Permit #241256

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
No exceptions
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 633628vb
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
Note from host: no exceptions
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, a first aid kit 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 near the beach. Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Seabright Beach - 17 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stagnaro Bros. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Fries - ‬4 min drive
  • Makai Island Kitchen

Frequently asked questions

Is A Few Steps From Beach, Harbor & Crow's Nest; Views Of Each From Quiet Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Few Steps From Beach, Harbor & Crow's Nest; Views Of Each From Quiet Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Few Steps From Beach, Harbor & Crow's Nest; Views Of Each From Quiet Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Few Steps From Beach, Harbor & Crow's Nest; Views Of Each From Quiet Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Few Steps From Beach, Harbor & Crow's Nest; Views Of Each From Quiet Home located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Harbor Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Brian Franklin

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We've resided in the bay area throughout our lives and always enjoyed Santa Cruz. Through our youth and to this day continue to visit the beach frequently and still enjoy the coast.

Why they chose this property

It's the perfect get away!

What makes this property unique

You don't need a car once you get there.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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