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Spacious Home, Steps 2 Twin Lakes Beach & Harbor, Spa, Large deck, Wifi, Pets

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Living room
Living room
Twin Lakes Beach - Volleyball courts, Harbor entrance (front of Crow's Nest)
View of beach from street
Twin Lakes Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom downstairs

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Upstairs

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living room

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Indoor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Home, Steps 2 Twin Lakes Beach & Harbor, Spa, Large deck, Wifi, Pets

Located only one block from the beach and close to the Harbor, this is a 2-storey open-architecture style home with cathedral type ceilings. Big windows and a gridwork of glass allows in plenty of light.

This home sleeps 5 with two bedrooms, a large open living space (living room & kitchen), one large bathroom and plenty of patios. The living room has a sofa and a comfortable day-bed that can double as a sleeper.

The upstairs bedroom opens to a private deck that gets the late afternoon sun. Here you can lay on a long couch, read a book or take a nap. In the evening, you can enjoy a glass of wine as you watch the sunset.

Downstairs, a large wraparound redwood deck, bathed in sunshine overlooks a stunning garden filled with beautiful plants and rocks and a bevy of doves, finches, blue-jays and red-winged blackbirds. Summer nights provide an occasion to sit in the hot tub in this zen-like setting and enjoy the clear starry nights in complete privacy.

Take Long Beach walks, watch the sunset, hear the crashing waves, have a long soak in the hot tub.. this home allows plenty of privacy while also being able to enjoy nature and get outside. Our vacation home is a beautiful, spacious, private home away from home.

Sleeping arrangement: The upstairs bedroom has a queen bed and a pillow-top daybed, comfortably sleeping three. The downstairs bedroom has a Tempur Pedic queen mattress looking through large French doors to the hot tub against a wall of black bamboo. There is also a chaise, a foam foldout mattress and a double inflate-able queen mattress and a daybed if needed.

The tropical secluded backyard has a large wraparound deck, a hot-tub with chaise lounge-chairs, an outdoor hot & cold shower, a gas BBQ and a marble-top antique dining table & chairs. The lovely backyard is completely fenced so you can bring your furry friends with you.

Pet fee - Guests with pets are allowed to a pet for a fee of $40/day. (No more than one pet is allowed except with prior written permission). Pet owners must bring their own bedding/blankets etc for their pet to ensure that there is no pet fur on the house bedding, couches, chairs etc.. House cleaners should not be expected to clean up after them. Thank you.

(Certificate # CO00340; Expires 8/24/2026)

Property manager

Shyamal
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests must purchase either the insurance, or a deposit of $1500.
Rentals in Summer are from Saturday to Saturday only (minimum 7 days).

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Property Registration Number 161193

We should mention

A car is required 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 on the waterfront. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, 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. 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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Main Beach - 11 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Home, Steps 2 Twin Lakes Beach & Harbor, Spa, Large deck, Wifi, Pets pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Spacious Home, Steps 2 Twin Lakes Beach & Harbor, Spa, Large deck, Wifi, Pets?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Home, Steps 2 Twin Lakes Beach & Harbor, Spa, Large deck, Wifi, Pets?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Home, Steps 2 Twin Lakes Beach & Harbor, Spa, Large deck, Wifi, Pets located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lincoln Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Twin Lakes State Beach and Sunny Cove Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mallary D.

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

We love staying here!

We’ve stayed here quite a few times now. The location is perfect! We really enjoyed our trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

allison m.

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

Nice and convenient

Nice and clean house and very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lori W.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Debra M.

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

Great location!

Enjoyed our stay. Property manager was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

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

Great Santa Cruz Getaway!

Awesome location, adorable home with perfect touches to make a great Santa Cruz getaway. We walked to the beach, were close to great food and relaxed in the hot tub. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

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

Weekend getaway

Perfect little getaway from SF. Location was a short drive down to the boardwalk and short walk to the beach. House had everything we needed! Thank you for letting us stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sean s.

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

Great Spot!

Thoroughly enjoyed the stay and our experience! The hosts were awesome, the location was perfect and we all had a blast. Would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

ann m.

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

Love eastside!

Great location, weather was wild, house cozy. Will visit again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W., Lagunitas, CA, USA

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

Lovely Home

This is an inviting and comfortable home, nicely situated near a beautiful beach in Santa Cruz. We are a family of four adults who put the well-stocked kitchen to good use for an involved holiday dinner. We especially enjoyed relaxing in the mid afternoon in the sunshine on the upper deck. The beds are comfy and the hot tub was greatly appreciated. The owner graciously gave us an early check-in. We were happy to bring our well-behaved dog. Everyone had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Nice cozy house

We loved the house and the location. Owners were very communicative and checked in with us during our stay. We enjoyed the hot tub, and the beautiful decks in the backyard. Short walk to the beach which is beautiful to watch the sunrises and sunsets.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara P.

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

Great Santa Cruz beach house

Great location in Santa Cruz and very close to the beach. Comfy beds, beautiful house and lovely back yard with jacuzzi. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick L., Cool

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Over all experience

Liked location . Needs to be sprayed for spiders, clean up cobb webs outside _ yard also needs picked up!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

fabulous place

This home is so inviting and comfortable. Equipped with everything you need, and a gorgeous yard w/ hot tub. Can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

Lovely visit to Santa Cruz!

This is a lovely modestly-sized property that really tracks the Santa Cruz vibe. It is ideally situated on a quiet side street that dead-ends at a fantastic beach. To get to the beach there is a cliff with about 40 steps down/up to the beach, but isn’t an issue unless you have mobility issues. The deck is lovely and you can relax in the hot tub. Parking is on the street, but wasn’t an issue apart from Saturday afternoon, when we needed to park a few doors down, but not a big deal. The owners were very friendly and communicated in great detail in a timely manner. It was a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S., San Jose, CA

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

Our dog loved that she got to come with!

The owner was friendly and communicative. The house was clean and had ample towels, linens, etc. The decks were so nice to hang out on after being at the beach. It was a short walk to the beach - we brought a wagon to help with our stuff to and from the beach. We would happily return for another visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sivanthie H., Lafayette, Ca

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

Beach House to Unwind

This is the second time my family and I have stayed at this beach house. This home has the perfect beach vibe with it being steps from the beach and with a very comfortable setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mallary D.

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

Great place!

This was our second time staying here. So close to the beach. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JD O.

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

family getaway

Lovely place for a family with pets near the beach
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

carlos m.

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

Sr

Everything OK
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Fun stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at this charming, comfortable and well stocked house with a fun 1970's vibe. Great location and proximity to several beaches. The big hot tub was wonderful. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reid E.

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

Vacation

Good
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aimee G., Davis, CA United States

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

Better than expected

What a little treasure this home was. Comfortable and charming with a spectacular location. We’ve never stayed in this part of Santa Cruz . We enjoyed it and would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monique V.

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

Super cool house!

We loved the cool beach vibe. My daughter was snapping pics of the house. Fun to have a hot tub too. We visited the Monterey Aquarium and We watched surfers, seals and tide pools around Santa Cruz. Great spot for families!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

atinder s.

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

Amazing stay!

lovely place and a very quiet neighborhood, Beach is literally 2 minute walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Missey M., CAMERON PARK

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

Great location and place

Old 70s built cool house in a great location. Comfortable, quiet, great desk for telecommuting. Nice hot tub. Overall really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Shyamal

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Why they chose this property

One of the very rare, spacious lots on the street, it has two magnificent trees, a large wraparound deck, spacious backyard with tropical plants and a uniquely-styled house with cathedral ceilings. It was originally built in the 70's with recycled wood from an Iowa barn, giving the house beautiful definition and an impressive beam structure. Finally, it is located in the most desirable part of Santa Cruz, just steps from Twin Lakes beach / Blacks beach and a short walk to the Harbor.

Unlike many beach dwellings (that feel cramped), this large lot offers plenty of room for a spacious home (1400sqft), a large wraparound deck (600sqft) and a sizeable garden providing one of the best indoor-outdoor living in Santa Cruz.

In addition, the unique cathedral ceilings, open-concept living area and large windows fill the house with light, providing a spacious and warm welcoming feeling. It is so close to the ocean that you can see it from the doorstep.

What makes this property unique

Cathedral ceilings, large wooded beams, Tempurpedic bed, zen-style garden, great hot-tub, large redwood decks.

It is so close to the ocean that you can see it from the doorstep.

Languages:

English

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