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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Spa pool on site
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue
Explore the area
Santa Cruz, CA
Twin Lakes State Beach
Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
1 min walk
Santa Cruz Harbor
Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
2 min walk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
20 min walk
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
61 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 Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, 1 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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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke of property.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Smoking is not allowed on the property. You must leave the fence to smoke
Important information
You need to know
Property # 732048vb
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
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. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
People's Coffee - 3 min drive
Crow's Nest Restaurant - 8 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Betty Burgers - 10 min walk
Verve Coffee Roasters - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, 1 Dog ok, 3 short Blocks To Beach. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, 1 Dog ok, 3 short Blocks To Beach.?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, 1 Dog ok, 3 short Blocks To Beach. on 25 May 2026 start from AU$458, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Cozy Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, 1 Dog ok, 3 short Blocks To Beach.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cozy Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, 1 Dog ok, 3 short Blocks To Beach.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, 1 Dog ok, 3 short Blocks To Beach.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cozy Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, 1 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.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The rental cottage was a great experience and will definitely recommend this property and we will return. The cottage neighborhood was quiet, the cottage is beautiful and it was like home. We enjoyed the jacuzzi, the grill, and all the amenities the cottage provided. Clean, organized and full of supplies was the best part. Thank you for the great experience!
This is our third time staying at this amazing bungalow. It is in the perfect spot to be close to the beach but off the beaten path and close to downtown and other amenities. The upgrades to the yard and hot tub are excellent. We absolutely love this spot.
Overall we had a great stay. Amazing neighborhood with so much walkability, which is rare for SC. The bed was very comfortable. I appreciated how quick the hosts were to respond. Some things that could have been better, he kitchen was adequately stocked but not ideal if you plan on using it a lot. The cookware is low quality if that matters to you. The hot tub stopped working several times, so we fixed it, but then it stopped working it again. I would say it sleeps two people, not four.
Good location. Very clean and quiet (especially while main road has practically no traffic due to nearby bridge work.) Short walk to beach. Safe for a small dog to hang out in the yard. Hot tub is new and clean.
Beautiful location, home is on a dead end street literally 3 minutes from Harbor beach. Great for little one, fully gated property with two parking spots. Very clean home and has everything you need. We had a great time here and highly recommend this home.
Wonderful little house close to everything in Santa Cruz
We had a wonderful few days staying at this property. It was clean and well stocked upon our arrival. Loved all of the great places nearby. We will definitely consider staying again when visiting Santa Cruz.
It is small but very comfortable and perfect for a couple. The location is wonderful, quiet and a short walk to the beach. The hot tub was in pristine condition and a nice bonus. We have nothing negative to say about this place and are looking forward to returning.
Christine V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2024
We are so very happy you enjoyed your stay. Definitely welcome back any time. Thank you for being excellent guests!!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
sandi
11 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was cozy and close to the beach.Had everything we needed to cook and our dog loved it! All fenced in and was very clean.
We had a great time at this cottage. It's an easy walk down to the beach. The place is cozy with nice outdoor space. The hot tub was wonderful, seems brand new. The parking is a bit tight being on a narrow dead-end street, but also quiet. Overall, very nice place.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this adorable house. It was extremely clean, great location, easy to communicate with owners and overall just fantastic. We have stayed before and definitely will again.
This was our second time staying at this cozy cottage and we loved it more this time! Has everything you need to cook for yourselves when you don’t want to eat out..Very quiet end of the street, well, except for the falling acorns from this big beautiful tree…lol..will definitely be back!
This cute, cozy bungalow is perfect! A well-stocked kitchen made it nice to eat in. We enjoyed being off the busy streets but yet were able to get where we wanted by walking. The hot tub was also a pleasure. Glad we were able to stay here for a week.
This little cottage was perfectly located for a long weekend in Santa Cruz. We were within walking distance of the Boardwalk, which is where we took the train to the Mountain Sol music festival. We forgot sugar for our coffee and were delighted to find some in the cupboard. Great stay and highly recommend.