Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, Dog ok, 3 Short Blocks To Beach.

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(116 Ratings)

House in Santa Cruz, CA

4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

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.

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The Ricketts' Retreat House is peaceful, beautiful, and awaiting your arrival :)

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Municipal Rose Garden

40.9 mi

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Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, Dog ok, 3 Short Blocks To Beach.

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9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(116 Ratings)

House in Santa Cruz, CA

4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Municipal Rose Garden

40.9 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(116 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Nice clean house. Great hot tub and grill. Small but cozy. Great temperature with windows open. Perfect size for our family of 3 over holiday weekend. Quiet small street. Walking distance to Marina and Crow’s Nest Market and Restaurant. Multiple seating areas are nice although one more cozy seating area near hot tub would be an improvement. We’d stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

We love love love this place & will return yet again

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Quick trip before school starts and couldn’t of asked for a more perfect place

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Clean and comfortable house and property in a great location. My dog and I enjoyed our stay very much.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Perfect for the two of us. Very clean and good location.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Loved staying in this cottage. Great location & everything I needed!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

The lovely bungalow is even more lovely in person than the photos show! Usually it’s the other way around! The yard is spacious and beautiful; the house and bedroom is cozy; everything you need is available and comfortable. The hot tub is great! The location is perfect. It’s a bargain and we’ll be back. So grateful its pet friendly.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Great place to stay. Walking distance to beach and the best brunch restaurant. Quick Ubers to boardwalk and downtown! Will stay here again!

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Nice place ,could use better T.V. with local stations. Decor is clean and basic. Location is perfect little walk to the beach and dinner, no need to drive. Enjoyed our stay. Very quiet neighborhood. Thanks

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Well-appointed cottage that was easy to access and on a lovely quiet street. The kitchen had almost all the needed items. The yard was perfect for our pups. The bed and bath were clean and set up wonderfully with soft sheets, comfortable towels, and lovely decor. We will be back!

8.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Clean, convenient, comfy place. Only complaint is the very narrow driveway. I’d recommend parking in front of the house rather than trying to squeeze your car into the driveway. But you can’t always park in front because other cars park there too sometimes. Other than that, it’s a great little getaway in Santa Cruz, very close to the beach & harbor.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Cute & clean house, comfortable bed, nice gas fireplace, good little yard for a dog. And a hot tub! My only complaint would be the driveway. It’s really narrow & hard to maneuver into. There are 2 posts about halfway down the length of it, on the right. Watch out for them! Unfortunately I got too close & my car got scraped. I didn’t have anyone in the passenger side of my car; if I had, they could have warned me I was getting too close (but then of course, they wouldn’t have been able to exit the car on that side, it’s so tight!) I gave 4 stars for the overall rating because of this. There is parking in front of the house, which I would recommend instead of the driveway! Otherwise, it’s an awesome, very comfortable place!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Just what we needed!

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

My son and I had a great time. The location was perfect. The home was cozy and fully equipped with what we needed. The hot-tub was amazing.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Fun place just easy to miss from the road parking is super limited.

2.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

This was.a nice small cottage to stay at. Unfortunately we had on the first day of 3 days due to an evacuation notice given by the county. We asked if we could change the dates and use it another time and we were told no. We did not ask for a refund. We thought it might be reasonable due to the circumstances.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

We loved the place!

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

A super-cute cottage in a great location. Stayed there a month to work, explore, and relax, and this property was perfect. Clean, comfortable, simple. Owners/managers were very responsive. Note that the wifi was fast (300MB) and very reliable, great for remote working.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Nice

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Great location!! Super cute, clean, and well stocked!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Enjoyed our visit. House was exactly as advertised. Location great for us. Quiet neighborhood. Great bed!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

The house was exactly what we were looking for-very quite and well set up one bedroom for our stay. Thank you guys!

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Not having local TV was very disappointed none of them have the place was OK but it was hard to get to

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

The property managers were fantastic and very helpful when we had questions. Our only complaint was we didn’t realize how small the street and parking area would be. It’s a very tight fit and we wished we would have brought our smaller vehicle instead of the truck. We had a hard time parking especially with the neighbors parking in front of the house. This is not the owners fault, just be aware :)

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Lovely little cabin . We had everything we needed

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Overall, we had a wonderful stay- the home was clean and comfortable, and blocks away from beautiful beaches.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Great Location!

Great Location!

Stayed here for a long weekend getaway. Property is close to everything and has a great kitchen and BBQ area if you want to stay in. Quiet neighborhood and a fenced in yard made it perfect for us and our dog. Will definitely stay again when in the area.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Lovely

Lovely

Very peaceful vacation. Great location.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Centrally Located Santa Cruz

Centrally Located Santa Cruz

This property is cozy and cute. The mattresses are comfortable. I would say that three adults is the max because the couch bed isn’t a queen size. Fun for two kids. Not cheap, but it’s Santa Cruz and everything is pricey, I gather. Matthew

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Great property and location

Great property and location

Enjoyed the property as our home base to visit the sites. We didn’t spend that much time at the home but we found it to be perfect for what we were looking for. The nights were fairly cool and enjoyed the hot tub (which was clean). Quiet location with lots to do within walking distance for our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 teenagers). Thanks for a great stay!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Santa Cruz Beach House

Santa Cruz Beach House

Or stay was excellent. The house was perfect for us two. The hot tub was a great way to unwind and reflect on the day’s events. We hope to be back soon.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Relaxing respite

Relaxing respite

My favorite thing was relaxing in the hot tub, looking up at the sky through the canopy of a giant oak tree!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Visiting Family

Visiting Family

Perfect home for myself and husband. It was a pleasure to stay here. We were located close to our son and daughter-in-law who we were visiting. We also enjoyed the proximity to the beach. We hope to return in the future.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

60th Bday getaway

60th Bday getaway

Took husband out of town for his 60th. Hit different trails in state parks then came back to quiet and relaxed in hottub

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Perfect location. Quintessential California stay!

Perfect location. Quintessential California stay!

House in a wonderful quiet neighborhood. Inviting yard with table in the sun, hot tub under a leafy eucalyptus. Well equipped and cared about. We’d come back! Incredibly relaxing and peaceful.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Santa Cruz?

The average price for a rental in Santa Cruz is $347 per night. This rental is $204 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, Dog ok, 3 Short Blocks To Beach.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, Dog ok, 3 Short Blocks To Beach. pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, Dog ok, 3 Short Blocks To Beach.?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Santa Cruz?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, Dog ok, 3 Short Blocks To Beach. pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, Dog ok, 3 Short Blocks To Beach.?

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