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Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Beach
Exterior
Master bedroom with king bed and great view.
Room
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views

The Yellow Beach Cottage is a darling cottage with accommodations for 6. The cottage has two bedrooms. One bedroom has a king-size bed, and the other bedroom has two twin beds that can be converted into a king-size bed. There is a separate TV room that contains a queen-size bed. There is one full bath with a walk-in shower. There is also a nice full kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

The Yellow Beach Cottage is located at one of the best beaches in Santa Cruz and is within walking distance to numerous restaurants. Most importantly, the cottage has an amazing large deck that takes full advantage of the spectacular ocean view.

VR Permit # 211329

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, remove leftover food and drinks 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.

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
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 111444

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tramonti - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Senor Teds - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastside Santa Cruz cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lincoln Beach and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Twin Lakes State Beach and Harbor Beach are also within 15 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 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing, in a word! We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steps from the beach. Check-in process smooth and easy. Great communication with property manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Spring break 2025

We had an amazing family trip
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Best ocean and beach view

This is just the best place for beach access, views of ocean and beach and fantastic sunsets. Easy six block walk to good restaurants at the harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johannes R.

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

A nice weekend in Santa Cruz

We enjoyed the great location of the house and the beach next to it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

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

Wonderful Quiet Cottage

This is our second time staying here and my family loves it! The kitchen is well stocked and the view is wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber P.

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

Great spot

Very nice house. The location is wonderful. Roght next to the beach. The back deck has great views of the ocean. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah B.

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

Beautiful house in a perfect Beach location.

The house was clean, kid friendly and well maintained. The layout made it easy to enjoy time together as a family but also have privacy if needed. The views and access to the beach were stunning. Amazing location and amazing house. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patie M., Ashland, Oregon

Great location, great home, we had a blast!

Tim has a beautiful cottage, fully updated in a fabulous location. Just a few steps to the sand and ocean this was a great place for us to stay. Kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could need, just bring your food and drinks, Nice flooring, wall of windows facing the surf, open floor plan, big dining table. Main bedroom with king and second bedroom with two twins that can be pushed together. Back bedroom has tv and comfy pull out bed. It was really comfortable which I was not expecting. Bathrooms were fully updated. We will make this our spot in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leanna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were so pleased with the location of this home. It felt like a home away from home.. The beds were comfortable everything you would need in the kitchen. Quiet neighborhood. Close quick walk down the stairs to the beach. Crows Nest for dining right down the way. We all were very happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Location was EVERYTHING

Location was absolutely perfect ! The views and a quick step to the beach. With little ones made it easy to go take a quick nap then back to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was awesome! Perfect for our family of 5!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay!! We can’t wait to get back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M.

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

Twin Lakes Beach House

Cute cottage, well appointed, nice location. The deck overlooking the ocean is huge. It would be nice if there was some sort of an outdoor sectional with a gas fire pit to sit by when it's cold outside. But there is an indoor fireplace which was really nice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

alex g.

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

Great weekend stay

Had a great stay, pictures are acurate. Responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

Perfect Weekend

Wonderful beach cottage, well located. Although small for a three bedroom, space was not an issue as the home is well laid out and the deck is huge with a stunning view. Easy to find and park, we will definitely look to stay here whenever available.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine C.

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

Great location

Loved this cottage! Perfect location for beach time, boardwalk fun, and relaxing on the deck. Great spot for family vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

Lovely Home

We enjoyed our visit to this lovely home. It was a joy to be so close to the beach and the attention to detail within the home made it feel very intentional and high quality. The only thing that I would want others to know that although this home faces the gorgeous shore it also backs up to a very busy street and there was considerable traffic noise from 7am - 7pm. Not a dealbreaker, just something to note.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

david l.

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

Great cottage right overlooking Twin Lakes

Nicely updated and decently stocked rental. Amazing views of the beach and literally just steps from the beach. The deck is optimized for the beautiful views with adirondack chairs, a table with umbrella and recliners.The cottage is clean and with 2 parking spots in the alley behind. Only nit are the beds are older and could use updating, but everything else about the rental was great. The host was also very communicative and responsive when we had some questions or issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ernesto N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good but not great

Cleanliness could have been better. Refrigerator was not clean and trash remained in the trash can. Couch had some trash between cushions. Bathrooms are really tight on space. King sized bed was a little too big for the room and a little lumpy. The location was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

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

Twin Lakes cottage

The stay was great. Right next to the beautiful beach and harbor. House was terrific. Parking could be tight. Balcony view was awesome. Good location. Great accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

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

Incredible Beach Getaway

My wife, 5 year old daughter, and I stayed at this property and we could not have asked for a better place to spend a long weekend at the beach! The location and short walk down the stairs to the beach was perfect for our family. The view from the deck is absolutely gorgeous. The house was tastefully appointed, kitchen was beautiful and contained everything we needed, the bedrooms were nice with comfortable beds, and the internet was fast. We really appreciated the private parking spots, and my wife and I can't stop talking about how gorgeous the views were. We had no complaints at all and plan to visit again in the future. My only note is the location might not be ideal for someone with difficulty climbing stairs if you plan on spending time on the beach, however anyone would find it easy to enjoy the view from the deck, regardless of mobility restrictions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aida M.

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

Wonderful beach house

We loved everything, the house was very clean, well stocked,we cooked and bbq. We enjoyed the beautiful view from a large deck and easy access to the beach. Amazing views from living room, dining room and master bedroom. We give it a 5+ on everything and will be back this summer. Highly recommend it. Our stay was from February 23 thru 25th Aida
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

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

Making Memories!

My family stayed in this charming house, and it was better than we hoped. We had everything we needed, plenty of space for four of us and convenient parking. The views from the deck were spectacular and the beach and harbor close enough to walk to. Very comfortable and clean and great place to make memories! The owner Tim was very responsive and made sure everything was in order. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

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

Perfect location

The house is a bit dated, and be aware that there is no AC…. But we came in the height of summer and it wasn’t a problem. But really, you’re renting this place for it’s location & that was perfection. Everyone in our party (ranged from 3 to 73) was able to get up and down the rock path which is steps from the front door! The owner was great to communicate with & we had an absolute blast! Parking in SC can be a nightmare and renting this place gave us 4 spots (2 in the back of the house and 2 we took at 6am when they were empty). Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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