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5BR Santa Cruz Beach House — Steps to Twin Lakes Beach - Deck & Yard - Sleeps 12

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, printers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Cruz

With a stay at this cottage in Santa Cruz (Eastside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. .This family-friendly cottage is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Capitola Beach and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.
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What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Seabright Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Coffeetopia - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

5BR Santa Cruz Beach House — Steps to Twin Lakes Beach - Deck & Yard - Sleeps 12

Welcome to your Santa Cruz getaway — a spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home just steps from Twin Lakes State Beach, one of the best family beaches in all of Santa Cruz.

This home comfortably sleeps 12 and is ideal for family reunions, group trips, or multi-family vacations. The fully updated kitchen is stocked with everything you need for full meals — quality cookware, appliances, and plenty of counter space. The large dining table seats the whole group, or you can eat outside on the oversized deck, a guest favorite for evening dinners.

When the weather turns cool, gather by the fireplace in the living room. There's a collection of board games and puzzles for downtime, plus an upstairs family area that gives groups room to spread out. A dedicated workspace with fast internet is available for anyone working remotely.

The enclosed backyard is great for kids and dogs alike (dogs under 20 lbs welcome, limit 2). A warm outdoor shower is ready for you after beach days.
You're within walking distance of Twin Lakes Beach, Sunny Cove Beach, the Santa Cruz Harbor, and local cafes. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is less than 2 miles away. Free off street parking is included.

We love sharing this home and take pride in every stay. Fresh cookies greet you at check-in, and we're always quick to respond if you need anything.
Santa Cruz vacation rental permit #221270
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

5BR Santa Cruz Beach House — Steps to Twin Lakes Beach - Deck & Yard - Sleeps 12 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tran L.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was great, walking distance to the beach. Home was clean and comfortable. Kitchen was well equipped for preparing meals. Owner was also very easy to communicate with. No issues during our stay. We would definitely recommend to others. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Betsy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was perfect! Great location, very responsive host. The space & location were exactly what we needed for our family. Easy walk to the beach & several cafes. We truly enjoyed our stay. And the yummy cookies when we checked in were a lovely surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house and location were great. The house was so beautiful and every room felt like it had a wonderful touch - perfect for families. Our favorite spot to hangout was in front of the fireplace watching movies. Wonderful kitchen as well with everything you need to cook or bake. Small in-law was also great. Internet speed was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nu Ngoc P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is beautiful and very well-maintained. The location is within walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean floors; couches
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful, comfortable home! Our group of 8 chose Santa Cruz for our annual friendship reunion destination this year, and we all decided this may be the best vacation home we have stayed in. The location and quiet neighborhood are great! It’s an easy walk to the beach, and a short drive to all attractions we wanted to visit in the area. Our host Josh was very responsive to my questions prior to our arrival and his property manager was available and helpful as well during our stay. We had everything we needed and then some. We would definitely like to return to this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
My dog loved the house and company! It was his first vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time at Josh's house in Santa Cruz! There was plenty of space and amenities for our group of friends to comfortably stay for a couple of nights! Josh's communication was on point and the house was exactly as described (and thank you for the tasty welcome pastries!)The only inconvenience was that the first day it was somewhat warm since there didn't seem to be central A/C, but it cooled down by the evening after opening some windows!Overall, highly recommended for a larger group!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in a quiet neighborhood. Short walk to beach, market & harbor is nearby with coffee place & restaurants. The house had great gathering spaces for meals; big dining room table, & big table out on the back deck. Kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans & appliances. We barbecued every night with room for 10 around the table . Owner was responsive & very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

OLIVIA S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual fam vacay in Santa Cruz

Spent time with my 2 sons and their families. Everyone loved the house, very comfy and roomy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home just a short walk to the beach. Lots of great space indoor and outdoor to relax and enjoy company. Neighborhood is very cute and all of the neighbors were kind and polite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Santa Cruz

It was a wonderful stay. Located a block from the beach, the family enjoyed the short walk to fun in the sun. The facility was very clean and spacious. Plenty of space to prepare meals, gather, and if necessary find your own quiet time. Josh, the owner, was very timely responding to my questions. My family members took a voice vote, and they want to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent home great location

The house is very clean great location. The owners of the home had cookies delivered. They were awesome. The kids loved the house easy access. Everything we needed to stay comfortable I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grandma’s family get way

The property exceeded our expectations. The property manager was super friendly and available to answer any questions that I asked. Would love to come back and stay again. Worked out perfectly for our 6 adults and 4 little children. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large family home

Our family of 13 stayed in this beautifully decorated home. There was plenty of room for everyone, along with different rooms to play games or visit. It was a short walk to the beach. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for a few families

We had a reunion of 3 families (6 adults and 6 kids from 7-11) and this house worked out great for us. We loved having the large deck area for meals and the two separate living rooms. The beach was just a block away and we walked down to watch the sunset. We’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean A.

Liked: Cleanliness
great property and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward (Ed) H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A charming home with great location

Our family enjoyed everything about this home. The location, the home layout, and the outside yard were all first rate. Short walk to the beach. Our family all expressed their desire to return for another stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kymbr M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house

Beautiful yard, beautiful furnishings. Everything was clearly marked and easy to use. They had everything we needed. Basement inlaw suite was wanted by all and we had to negotiate. The fridge was huge but like the microwave, was too high for much of my family, (4 of us are under 5'2"). They even had a few board games and puzzles. Was a little disappointed the puzzle we tried was missing pieces, but it is understandable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine G., Seattle, Washington (Green Lake)

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous for a Family Reunion

This house worked perfectly for our little family reunion (our family plus my sibs and their families) with two cousins and their dogs staying at a friends' place nearby. The kitchen was very well stocked and we took turns cooking dinners and hung out around the island a LOT. Beach walks just a few blocks away, grocery stores a different story but still manageable. Welcome cookies very much appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house

Amazing house. Made our holiday a truly warm memory. Everything was as advertised - better than advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay at Clean, Comfortable Home Near Twin Lakes Beach

Our family, ranging in age from 9 to 75, stayed at Josh‘s lovely home for three nights in December to celebrate my 75th birthday. The house was comfortable, well-equipped and nicely furnished. The home’s unique, well-designed layout provided both plenty of space to be together when that’s what we wanted and room to spread out for separate conversations or activities at other times. (For example, some watched a movie in the living room while others played a board game in the family room.) There is also good separation between the bedrooms, with one on the main level, one on the slightly lower level and the others on the upper level. There is a bathroom on each level, too. Cooking was a pleasure in the well-appointed kitchen.The location--within walking distance to Twin Lakes Beach and several places to eat--was quiet. It was easy to drive to other restaurants and attractions, such as those at the harbor, downtown and in Capitola, in just a few minutes. We appreciated the very accommodating host and local property manager.Because we stayed during a somewhat rainy time, we didn’t get to use the large back yard much, but could see it would be a lovely place to spend time in the warmer months. We greatly enjoyed the gas fireplace in the living room, though!Everything was as described and pictured, with the added bonus of being tastefully decorated for the holidays during our stay. I definitely recommend this house to others and look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan w., Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic house near beach

One of the tidiest and most pleasant houses we've ever rented. The only downside is that 3 of the rooms on the second floor share one tiny bathroom. Other than that it was just wonderful. Beautiful outdoor spaces, everything functional, very well stocked and tastefully decorated. The welcome cookies were delicious
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place We All Loved it!

Perfect house for all 7 of us, my wife and I, our 2 grown kids, daughter in-law and 2 grand kids. We had space to relax, hide out or play some games. The beach is a super short walk, close enough to hear the surf at night. We did all our meals in the kitchen, it has all the right stuff to prep and serve meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous stay in Santa Cruz!

This home is amazing. A perfect spot for our family gathering. Main bedroom on the ground floor, for those who don’t do well with stairs. 3 bedrooms upstairs with tons of closet space. Separate apartment downstairs with full bath & kitchen. There’s a loft where our teenagers hung out. This home is outfitted with everything you need to cook meals & enjoy visiting with friends/family. A quick stroll will get you to the beach. Owner was very communicative & accommodating. Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024