House in Santa Cruz, CA
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Need to get away and relax but only have a few days? Then come to Santa Cruz and experience all the area has to offer. From the beach to hiking, biking, iconic beach boardwalk, and wine tasting there is something for everyone.
Elegant beach house 3 blocks from Santa Cruz Harbor. Excellent fiber Wi-Fi and good entertainment options.
Santa Cruz has strict quiet hours for vacation rentals. The hours are 10 pm to 8 am. This is not a party house.
An elegant, peaceful retreat awaits you in this beautifully appointed beach house. The three-bedroom, two-bath vacation rental sits in an unusually quiet residential area with access to all of the area’s most popular attractions: It is located three blocks from Twin Lakes Beach (with lifeguards and fire pits and half a mile from the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. It’s just a ten-minute drive(without traffic) to the Boardwalk amusement park, Capitola Village, and lively downtown Santa Cruz; ten minutes from redwood forests with miles of hiking and biking trails; a 40-minute drive from Monterey Bay Aquarium; and a 45-minute drive from the San Jose Airport with no traffic.
The open floor plan, downstairs bedroom and bath and no steps to get into the house make this a wheelchair-friendly home should you have such a need.
This comfortable, beautifully decorated house includes a fully equipped kitchen with concrete counters and upscale appliances - everything you need to entertain at home. All three bedrooms have their own private decks and a flat-screen TV with YouTube TV. Downstairs floors offer radiant heat, and a cozy gas fireplace in the living room. 55" 4K flat screen smart TV above the fireplace which swivels so you can sit in the backyard and watch TV with the accordion doors open, i.e. sporting events.
If you have to bring your work with you, the home is equipped with high-speed WIFI, and even works well in the backyard!
The fenced-in backyard has a private hot tub, where you can relax under the stars, as well as a table for outdoor dining and a gas BBQ. There is even a wagon provided with sun chairs, beach umbrellas, boogie and skim boards, and toys to make your beach vacation complete. Linens and towels are provided. Just bring your swimsuits and enjoy! Sleeps one to eight people. This is a nonsmoking house.
Keywords: House. Twin Lakes, Harbor, boardwalk, hot tub
Elegant beach house 3 blocks from Santa Cruz Harbor. Excellent fiber Wi-Fi and good entertainment options.
Santa Cruz has strict quiet hours for vacation rentals. The hours are 10 pm to 8 am. This is not a party house.
An elegant, peaceful retreat awaits you in this beautifully appointed beach house. The three-bedroom, two-bath vacation rental sits in an unusually quiet residential area with access to all of the area’s most popular attractions: It is located three blocks from Twin Lakes Beach (with lifeguards and fire pits and half a mile from the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. It’s just a ten-minute drive(without traffic) to the Boardwalk amusement park, Capitola Village, and lively downtown Santa Cruz; ten minutes from redwood forests with miles of hiking and biking trails; a 40-minute drive from Monterey Bay Aquarium; and a 45-minute drive from the San Jose Airport with no traffic.
The open floor plan, downstairs bedroom and bath and no steps to get into the house make this a wheelchair-friendly home should you have such a need.
This comfortable, beautifully decorated house includes a fully equipped kitchen with concrete counters and upscale appliances - everything you need to entertain at home. All three bedrooms have their own private decks and a flat-screen TV with YouTube TV. Downstairs floors offer radiant heat, and a cozy gas fireplace in the living room. 55" 4K flat screen smart TV above the fireplace which swivels so you can sit in the backyard and watch TV with the accordion doors open, i.e. sporting events.
If you have to bring your work with you, the home is equipped with high-speed WIFI, and even works well in the backyard!
The fenced-in backyard has a private hot tub, where you can relax under the stars, as well as a table for outdoor dining and a gas BBQ. There is even a wagon provided with sun chairs, beach umbrellas, boogie and skim boards, and toys to make your beach vacation complete. Linens and towels are provided. Just bring your swimsuits and enjoy! Sleeps one to eight people. This is a nonsmoking house.
Keywords: House. Twin Lakes, Harbor, boardwalk, hot tub
Amenities at WANT TO GET AWAY FOR A FEW DAYS BUT DON’T WANT TO GO FAR, COME TO SANTA CRUZ
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Santa Cruz, CA
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsThe property was perfect, exceeding expectations with its convenient location, clean environment, and well-stocked amenities. Communication with the host was excellent, ensuring a delightful stay for families and friends!
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
Beautiful home in a perfect location. Easy walk to a lot of our favorite places. Very comfy beds and couches made it easy to feel right at home. Would definitely recommend!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Everything about this stay was easy, and the place was worth every penny. It was conveniently located within 20 minutes of the Boardwalk and Capitola, and walking distance to the beach. We had a wonderful vacation with this as our homebase.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Great home in a nice neighborhood with a spacious kitchen and beautiful outdoor space. Wonderful living room with great seating that accommodated our family very comfortably. The bedrooms were nice and the beds were comfortable. The communication with the owner was outstanding and I appreciated her responsiveness to my questions. Overall, a great experience.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
This warm and welcoming home was the perfect nest for us. Spacious, comfortable, and close to all of our favorite spots- the harbor, the beach, so much good food and our friends. Thank you
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Top rated by guests
9.9Outstanding
(200 Ratings)
The property was perfect, exceeding expectations with its convenient location, clean environment, and well-stocked amenities. Communication with the host was excellent, ensuring a delightful stay for families and friends!
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