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WANT TO GET AWAY FOR A FEW DAYS BUT DON’T WANT TO GO FAR, COME TO SANTA CRUZ

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A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a dining table, and a bench.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wardrobe, a vanity with a mirror, and a sofa.
A living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, a television, and a sofa.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Set along the lakeshore, this vacation home accommodates 8 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It features 1 hot tub and offers a deck, patio, and yard for outdoor enjoyment. Enjoy nearby activities like sailing, birdwatching, and access to Twin Lakes State Beach and Santa Cruz Harbor.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Spa pool on site
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

WANT TO GET AWAY FOR A FEW DAYS BUT DON’T WANT TO GO FAR, COME TO SANTA CRUZ

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

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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, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Start a load of white towels, cover the patio table, cover the BBQ. If you are here on Monday, take all 3 garbage cans to the street
Turn the heat off, turn the hot tub down to 80 and make sure the cover is on, turn the alarm system on
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No fireworks due to illegal in SC, if fireworks are discovered it will result in immediate eviction. if neighbors complain of noise $150, police $500
If guest booking the reservation is not on the property the ENTIRE rental time there will be immediate eviction, no refund and lose of deposit
agreeing to this rule states you have read the sample rental agreement. An official rental agreement with rental dates will be sent after reservation

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 231229
Property # 88553vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Harbor Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seabright Beach - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪California Wraps - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Betty Burgers - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is WANT TO GET AWAY FOR A FEW DAYS BUT DON’T WANT TO GO FAR, COME TO SANTA CRUZ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at WANT TO GET AWAY FOR A FEW DAYS BUT DON’T WANT TO GO FAR, COME TO SANTA CRUZ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at WANT TO GET AWAY FOR A FEW DAYS BUT DON’T WANT TO GO FAR, COME TO SANTA CRUZ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WANT TO GET AWAY FOR A FEW DAYS BUT DON’T WANT TO GO FAR, COME TO SANTA CRUZ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WANT TO GET AWAY FOR A FEW DAYS BUT DON’T WANT TO GO FAR, COME TO SANTA CRUZ located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Twin Lakes State Beach and Harbor Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 222 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home with great beach location. We enjoyed the setting and the backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this space for our family! We were able to split the place between two families with multiple little kids and we felt so comfortable the whole time. The indoor-outdoor space was so nice. Everything was very clean, and there were no strong fragrance smells like we’ve had in some vacation rentals.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very communicative and helpful. The house and neighborhood are great. The kitchen is well stocked. We had a wonderful time in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
I am so glad you and your friends had such a wonderful time. I think our stocked kitchen is one of the attractive features of the house, who wants to bring their entire kitchen when they are only going to be there for a few days! Come again and stay longer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maureen's place was wonderful for our family! We loved hanging out on the patio, and even had dinner out there one of the nights. The kitchen is well-stocked, and the bedrooms were spacious and had plenty of storage space. The room with the twin beds would be best for children, as my adult son (who is 5'9") found the bed to be a bit short and uncomfortable for him. We loved the location, as it was walking distance to several restaurants and the beach! We enjoyed many of the amenities (and wished we had time to use the hot tub!). We will definitely try to book this home again when we return to Santa Cruz!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable home in a quiet neighborhood close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2026
Thanks for the fabulous review. Unfortunate that you had stormy weather while you were here. Please come again and stay longer
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property and comfortable to stay in. We didn’t use the hot tub/bbq but it looked nice. Beds comfy. Kitchen very well stocked!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2026
So glad you had a comfortable stay while attending a wedding in the area. Please come again and stay longer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and my family loved the central location to all the things that interested them. The hot tub was utilized every night. We did not use the BBQ but would next time we come.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2026
I am so glad the house and location worked well for you. Yes the hot tub is definitely a nice feature after spending all day out and about or if the weather is a little cooler. Please come again and stay longer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time! Everything was clean and comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2026
I am so glad you and your friends had such a wonderful time. The weather was better than expected which I am sure made your trip even more enjoyable. Come again and stay longer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for a beach getaway -So comfortable and tucked away in a quiet neighborhood next to the beach. Very nicely appointed and the hot tub is a nice perk! Well definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2026
Thanks for the wonderful review. Glad to see our guests returning to the property. Please come again and stay longer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home and property were exceptional—fresh-smelling, impeccably clean, and perfectly cozy. It was also thoughtfully stocked with all the amenities we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maureen was a wonderful host who was responsive and provided clear, detailed information. You can tell she really cares for her home. The house was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. We enjoyed the hot tub, and it was a nice bonus having beach chairs and towels, as well as streaming services, available for guests to use! The location was excellent in a quiet neighborhood and close to everywhere we wanted to go. We had a great stay and would definitely come back. Thanks Maureen!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and space for our group. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2025
I am so glad you guys had a wonderful time. We think the location is one of the best features of the house, easy to get around town. Please come again and stay longer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at the property for 2 weeks. The house was as pictured/described. It was very clean and nicely appointed and well stocked with the basics and a few nice extras! It's easy to feel at home right away. The kitchen was especially nicely equipped with all the small appliances, cookware, utensils, bakeware, etc. needed for cooking and BBQing (we only ate out a few times). The garage was stocked with beach chairs, umbrellas, beach towels, beach wagon and sand toys which was much appreciated. The house is a short walk to the beach so we definitely used the beach items. The hot tub was great - very clean and a nice feature after a long day! Lastly, the host was great and very responsive on any communication. I would definitely recommend this property and look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2026
I am so glad you had such an enjoyable time at our property and got to explore the area like locals since you had an extended stay. Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful! A few blocks to the ocean / beach. So much to do in the area amazing food! The home was perfect. Communication was perfect. Clean!! Quiet neighborhood. Perfect place for families to enjoy the Santa Cruz area. Book it!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
I am so glad you had such a wonderful trip in Santa Cruz. The weather was perfect for you guys. Yes we hope that the house has what the renters need and want and we love the location. Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
I am so glad your family had such a wonderful time during the holidays. Thank you for the kind review and I hope you come back when you can stay longer
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved Santa Cruz and this was the perfect place for our family of 5 to stay. Had everything we needed and was a true home from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was very convenient to many local things to do, places to see and good places to eat. The home was beautiful and provided extraordinary amenities..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2025
I am so glad you had such a wonderful time with your family. I know you live close, but it’s great to get away and have a little staycation. Please come again and stay longer next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for a low key weekend and everything was so clean it felt like the cleaners had just left. The host was super accommodating, communicative and friendly making the stay even better. It was a short walk to the beach and close in proximity to the boardwalk!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun place

Close to the Harbor , enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girlfriends and myself had such a great time we hated to leave. House was very comfortable and well stocked…thank you Mo!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2025
I am so happy you and your girlfriends had such a wonderful time! Please come again next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The house was very clean and nice and a great place to stay

I would totally stay here again in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2023
Ignacio, thank you for the great review. I’m so glad your family was able to get away and enjoy some time at the beach. Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov 2025
I am so happy you and your family had such a wonderful and relaxing time. Hearing about the ability to honor your mom at the beach was so heartwarming. Please come back and stay longer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

Clean and spacious! Great location and lots of kitchen and bathroom supplies! Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property overall was clean. The pictures of the property were very very close. It was a little bit smaller than we thought but I think it’s the camera angle. But massive amount of burn. We never felt like we are on top of each other so for five women it was perfect. We all wanted our own space. The ceilings were high. But it was inviting comfortable felt like home. The host thought of everything that you need everything. Throughout the property, the kitchen was fully stocked with everything you need in the rooms were the bedrooms were decorated very quaint for the area each room had a TV. Everything worked well I enjoyed the bathrobes. I was the only one out of the five women that wore the bathrobe because they were all hot, but it was so enjoyable. We did not cook because we didn’t want to, but they had a wonderful kitchen area to prepare the table was wonderful that we played games at they had enormous amount of games. Everything was so well done. I would totally stay there again. She kept wonderful contact with us. She was very kind and considerate. She let us know when there would be maintenance people coming in. We were mostly go on. There is no issues we enjoyed ourselves immensely so five women that are all clean freaks had no issues. It was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Thank you for your thorough review I am glad the house worked well for you and the other ladies. I try to keep the kitchen and bathrooms stocked so you don’t have to run to the store. Please come again

About the host

Hosted by Maureen Vavlas

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My husband and I work and live in Silicon Valley. We are Ohio transplants but have called San Jose our home for over 30 years so I guess we are locals now. We love to hike, bike, fish (my husband) and relax at the beach.

Why they chose this property

Even though we only live 25 minutes from the property we feel like we are on vacation whenever we go to Santa Cruz. The stress and traffic of Silicon Valley makes coming to Santa Cruz so relaxing. We had been looking for a vacation rental for over 3 years as we needed a downstairs bed and bath and an open floor plan for our son who uses a wheelchair. We also wanted to be close to a beach with no stairs so we could easily get him to the beach. 420 9th Ave. met and exceeded our needs.

What makes this property unique

We loved the quiet street, the cement floors and counter tops and the wheelchair friendliness of the home.

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