10/10 Excellent
Linda S.
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home
Linda S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Entire home
WANT TO GET AWAY FOR A FEW DAYS BUT DON’T WANT TO GO FAR, COME TO SANTA CRUZ
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Santa Cruz, CA
- Santa Cruz Harbor11 min walk
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk4 min drive
- Santa Cruz Wharf4 min drive
- Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)25 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
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
Property manager
Maureen Vavlas
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Languages
English
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Property Registration Number 231229
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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. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Santa Cruz, CA
What's nearby
- Twin Lakes State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Santa Cruz Harbor - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
- Main Beach - 9 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive
- Crow's Nest Restaurant - 9 min walk
- Peoples Coffee - 3 min drive
- Hot Dog on A Stick - 3 min drive
- Starbucks - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Darcey V.
9 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
60th birthday celebration
Darcey V.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lea O.
27 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous find
Lea O.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela C.
26 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Angela C.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan P.
22 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay in this home
Susan P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy O.
19 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Amy O.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sandra J.
31 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Reunion
Sandra J.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susie
18 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun place
Susie
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura R.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th bday celebration
Laura R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stacey T.
13 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy, quiet beach getaway
Stacey T.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alexis B.
3 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great visit to Santa Cruz
Alexis B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Antony W.
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay, great location.
Antony W.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Veronica B.
23 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break 2025!
Veronica B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mariah G.
3 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Girls Trip
Mariah G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Penelope S.
8 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Oceanside cottage
Penelope S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ignacio V.
1 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and nice and a great place to stay
Ignacio V.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristen T.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, great location
Kristen T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
beau h.
15 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Santa Cruz
beau h.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ann R.
26 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family home
Ann R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark G.
13 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cycling get away
Mark G.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jaime M.
2 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home
Jaime M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew D.
6 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, well equipped, and plenty of space!
Matthew D.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Hannah M.
13 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from home
Hannah M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
caitlin M.
1 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our visit enticed visiting family to move to CA
caitlin M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shaelyn Leah V.
11 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip to Santa Cruz
Shaelyn Leah V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
About the host
Hosted by Maureen Vavlas
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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