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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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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 4 540 sq ft
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Explore the area

Santa Cruz, CA
- Place, Santa Cruz Harbor3 min walk
- Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk18 min walk
- Place, Santa Cruz Wharf3 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 :)
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Nice quiet neighborhood.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Up to two dogs allowed with pet fee.
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.

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
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
About the host
Hosted by Jewlia S

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
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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