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Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, Dog ok, 3 Short Blocks To Beach.

Holiday home with a hot tub, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Interior
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4540 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, Dog ok, 3 Short Blocks To Beach.

Named after local Marine Biologist, Edward F. Ricketts, the Ricketts' Retreat House has a classy Monterey Bay feel . Last house at the end of the street with an enclosed private yard, and naturally, you can see the ocean from the driveway. In 3 blocks, you could be at the fire-pits of Twin Lakes Beach, sailing a boat at the Harbor, or grabbing a bite to eat at the Crow's Nest or Johnny's Harbor side. In one mile, you could be riding the Giant Dipper at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Additionally, the famed Steamer Lane surf spot, West Cliff, Capitola, and UC Santa Cruz's Seymour Marine Discovery Center are within a four-mile radius of the house.

The House is furnished in good taste with all essential amenities including linens, towels, and paper products. The bedroom has a new comfortable queen bed, dresser, closet, adjoining the bright bathroom (with windows) and walk-in shower. Kitchen has a new gas stove/oven, a microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and garbage disposal. Adjoining to the kitchen is a dining area, and the living room with pull out double sofa bed. Gas fireplace with temperature control, 36" Smart TV and WiFi are also present for your enjoyment. House comes ready with a washer and dryer and is essential for beach-goers. The backyard has an amazing hot tub, shower, gas barbecue, outdoor furniture, and the front yard has bistro seating. Parking on street with no permit required, and driveway parking. Enjoy the retreat any time of year.

Bookings for this home are supported by the following platforms: VRBO and AirBnB.

The Ricketts' Retreat House is peaceful, beautiful, and awaiting your arrival :)

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Nice quiet neighborhood.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Up to two dogs allowed with pet fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke of property.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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 is a notable landmark, 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. 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

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Harbor Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brady's Yacht Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Betty Burgers - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, Dog ok, 3 Short Blocks To Beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, Dog ok, 3 Short Blocks To Beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, Dog ok, 3 Short Blocks To Beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, Dog ok, 3 Short Blocks To Beach. located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Twin Lakes State Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Jewlia S

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What makes this property unique

Perfect central location. Private, close to all Santa Cruz has to offer. Great for pet owners. Perfect Getaway for a couple or small family.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests