Spacious Home, Steps 2 Twin Lakes Beach & Harbor, Spa, Large deck, Wifi, Pets
House in Santa Cruz, CA
5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 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 essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Located only one block from the beach and close to the Harbor, this is a 2-storey open-architecture style home with cathedral type ceilings. Big windows and a gridwork of glass allows in plenty of light.
This home sleeps 5 with two bedrooms, a large open living space (living room & kitchen), one large bathroom and plenty of patios. The living room has a sofa and a comfortable day-bed that can double as a sleeper.
The upstairs bedroom opens to a private deck that gets the late afternoon sun. Here you can lay on a long couch, read a book or take a nap. In the evening, you can enjoy a glass of wine as you watch the sunset.
Downstairs, a large wraparound redwood deck, bathed in sunshine overlooks a stunning garden filled with beautiful plants and rocks and a bevy of doves, finches, blue-jays and red-winged blackbirds. Summer nights provide an occasion to sit in the hot tub in this zen-like setting and enjoy the clear starry nights in complete privacy.
Take Long Beach walks, watch the sunset, hear the crashing waves, have a long soak in the hot tub.. this home allows plenty of privacy while also being able to enjoy nature and get outside. Our vacation home is a beautiful, spacious, private home away from home.
Sleeping arrangement: The upstairs bedroom has a queen bed and a pillow-top daybed, comfortably sleeping three. The downstairs bedroom has a Tempur Pedic queen mattress looking through large French doors to the hot tub against a wall of black bamboo. There is also a chaise, a foam foldout mattress and a double inflate-able queen mattress and a daybed if needed.
The tropical secluded backyard has a large wraparound deck, a hot-tub with chaise lounge-chairs, an outdoor hot & cold shower, a gas BBQ and a marble-top antique dining table & chairs. The lovely backyard is completely fenced so you can bring your furry friends with you.
Pet fee - Guests with pets are allowed to a pet for a fee of $40/day. (No more than one pet is allowed except with prior written permission). Pet owners must bring their own bedding/blankets etc for their pet to ensure that there is no pet fur on the house bedding, couches, chairs etc.. House cleaners should not be expected to clean up after them. Thank you.
(Certificate # CO00340; Expires 8/24/2026)
This home sleeps 5 with two bedrooms, a large open living space (living room & kitchen), one large bathroom and plenty of patios. The living room has a sofa and a comfortable day-bed that can double as a sleeper.
The upstairs bedroom opens to a private deck that gets the late afternoon sun. Here you can lay on a long couch, read a book or take a nap. In the evening, you can enjoy a glass of wine as you watch the sunset.
Downstairs, a large wraparound redwood deck, bathed in sunshine overlooks a stunning garden filled with beautiful plants and rocks and a bevy of doves, finches, blue-jays and red-winged blackbirds. Summer nights provide an occasion to sit in the hot tub in this zen-like setting and enjoy the clear starry nights in complete privacy.
Take Long Beach walks, watch the sunset, hear the crashing waves, have a long soak in the hot tub.. this home allows plenty of privacy while also being able to enjoy nature and get outside. Our vacation home is a beautiful, spacious, private home away from home.
Sleeping arrangement: The upstairs bedroom has a queen bed and a pillow-top daybed, comfortably sleeping three. The downstairs bedroom has a Tempur Pedic queen mattress looking through large French doors to the hot tub against a wall of black bamboo. There is also a chaise, a foam foldout mattress and a double inflate-able queen mattress and a daybed if needed.
The tropical secluded backyard has a large wraparound deck, a hot-tub with chaise lounge-chairs, an outdoor hot & cold shower, a gas BBQ and a marble-top antique dining table & chairs. The lovely backyard is completely fenced so you can bring your furry friends with you.
Pet fee - Guests with pets are allowed to a pet for a fee of $40/day. (No more than one pet is allowed except with prior written permission). Pet owners must bring their own bedding/blankets etc for their pet to ensure that there is no pet fur on the house bedding, couches, chairs etc.. House cleaners should not be expected to clean up after them. Thank you.
(Certificate # CO00340; Expires 8/24/2026)
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Santa Cruz, CA
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
The house is inviting, comfortable, and equipped with everything you need, including a hot tub, well-stocked kitchen, and lovely decks. Close to the beach and perfect for families!
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome location, adorable home with perfect touches to make a great Santa Cruz getaway. We walked to the beach, were close to great food and relaxed in the hot tub. Would definitely recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect little getaway from SF. Location was a short drive down to the boardwalk and short walk to the beach. House had everything we needed! Thank you for letting us stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Thoroughly enjoyed the stay and our experience! The hosts were awesome, the location was perfect and we all had a blast. Would highly recommend this place!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, weather was wild, house cozy. Will visit again soon.
10.0 / 10.0
This is an inviting and comfortable home, nicely situated near a beautiful beach in Santa Cruz. We are a family of four adults who put the well-stocked kitchen to good use for an involved holiday dinner. We especially enjoyed relaxing in the mid afternoon in the sunshine on the upper deck. The beds are comfy and the hot tub was greatly appreciated. The owner graciously gave us an early check-in. We were happy to bring our well-behaved dog. Everyone had a great time!
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the house and the location. Owners were very communicative and checked in with us during our stay. We enjoyed the hot tub, and the beautiful decks in the backyard. Short walk to the beach which is beautiful to watch the sunrises and sunsets.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location in Santa Cruz and very close to the beach. Comfy beds, beautiful house and lovely back yard with jacuzzi. Would definitely stay here again!
8.0 / 10.0
Liked location . Needs to be sprayed for spiders, clean up cobb webs outside _ yard also needs picked up!
10.0 / 10.0
This home is so inviting and comfortable. Equipped with everything you need, and a gorgeous yard w/ hot tub. Can't wait to stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
This is a lovely modestly-sized property that really tracks the Santa Cruz vibe. It is ideally situated on a quiet side street that dead-ends at a fantastic beach. To get to the beach there is a cliff with about 40 steps down/up to the beach, but isn’t an issue unless you have mobility issues. The deck is lovely and you can relax in the hot tub. Parking is on the street, but wasn’t an issue apart from Saturday afternoon, when we needed to park a few doors down, but not a big deal. The owners were very friendly and communicated in great detail in a timely manner. It was a wonderful week!
10.0 / 10.0
The owner was friendly and communicative. The house was clean and had ample towels, linens, etc. The decks were so nice to hang out on after being at the beach. It was a short walk to the beach - we brought a wagon to help with our stuff to and from the beach. We would happily return for another visit.
10.0 / 10.0
This is the second time my family and I have stayed at this beach house. This home has the perfect beach vibe with it being steps from the beach and with a very comfortable setting.
10.0 / 10.0
This was our second time staying here. So close to the beach. We had a great time!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely place for a family with pets near the beach
8.0 / 10.0
Everything OK
10.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed our stay at this charming, comfortable and well stocked house with a fun 1970's vibe. Great location and proximity to several beaches. The big hot tub was wonderful. We would definitely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Good
10.0 / 10.0
What a little treasure this home was. Comfortable and charming with a spectacular location. We’ve never stayed in this part of Santa Cruz . We enjoyed it and would love to come back.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the cool beach vibe. My daughter was snapping pics of the house. Fun to have a hot tub too. We visited the Monterey Aquarium and We watched surfers, seals and tide pools around Santa Cruz. Great spot for families!
10.0 / 10.0
lovely place and a very quiet neighborhood, Beach is literally 2 minute walking distance
10.0 / 10.0
Old 70s built cool house in a great location. Comfortable, quiet, great desk for telecommuting. Nice hot tub. Overall really enjoyed our stay.
10.0 / 10.0
We truly enjoyed our stay here. The house is ideal for the neighborhood and we loved how in/out doors blended so well.
For almost all of the week it was myself/wife/teenage daughter here and there was plenty of space. One day we had 3 more people here and still it felt spacious.
We loved the distressed wood and how the house was decorated, and felt the beds were ideal for a good night’s sleep. Kitchen was was equipped and I think every meal we had was eaten at the table outside — very smart to place the table where the morning sun is!
We definitely made use of the hot tub after a long day at the beach, and appreciated the outdoor shower to keep down the amount of sand getting inside.
Shyamal was always available should we have a question and the check in/out was a breeze.
Beach is a block away and it has been our favorite Santa Cruz beach for years, so you cannot beat the location.
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous Beach House
I stayed at Shyamal’s property with my wife and 3 year old daughter for a week in July. We had a wonderful time. The house is a short walk (about 5 minutes with a 3 year old) to a lovely beach. The neighborhood is quiet and safe, and we really enjoyed walking to many of the nearby restaurants for dinner. There is no dedicated driveway, but we easily found parking right out front each day without fail (even on busy beach days in July.) The house was very cute and well maintained. The wifi was fast and we easily signed into our streaming services on the smart TV. Shyamal provided plenty of towels and kitchen essentials, and we did a few loads of laundry throughout the week. We absolutely loved relaxing in the hot tubs in the evenings, and listening to the waves from the upstairs deck. It was a fantastic place to stay on all fronts, and we would love to return in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location
We had a wonderful time. The place was quain
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect family get away spot
Excellent for our family of 5; we look forward to returning!
10.0 / 10.0
Great beach getaway
Our family of 3 and our small dog had a great long weekend at this home. The close access to an awesome beach was a major highlight - a few minutes of a stroll and you're there. The home was very clean and comfortable - especially the beds, which is always a huge plus with vacation rentals. Our hosts were quick to respond and easy to communicate with regarding anything that came up for us during our stay. While it was made clear that some neighbors were sensitive to noise, we didn't have an issues and it was easy to be mindful. We would definitely come back to this house!
10.0 / 10.0
Enjoyed our stay!
Family trip with my mom and kids. Place had everything we needed. Walk to the beach was maybe two blocks. We could access the beach from a different location by walking another two blocks (stairs were not as steep). Great stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Location
This was one of the BEST trips we’ve had to Santa Cruz! The house is located right near the beach. It’s a quiet neighborhood. The layout of the house is perfect! We will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Comfortable and Clean
This is a fun property for a group! It is a short walk to a lovely beach and The Crow's Nest for a great meal. It was perfect for our family girl's weekend — hot tub, streaming movies, and lots of talk around the table!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect beach stay in Santa Cruz
Rental had everything we needed and incredible charm. Walked to the beach, 20 minute drive to redwood hikes, and a hot tub to soak in!
10.0 / 10.0
Great option, easy walk to breakfast, beach!
Kid-wise -- < 5 min walk to the beach/breakfast. There is Amazon & netflix for the TV, & a Bluray player. The backyard is fenced.
10.0 / 10.0
Christmas Fun
This is our second time at this property. It is perfect for my dad and I and our pups. It is located in a great quiet neighborhood. Clean and cozy. Plus, we enjoy the hot tub.
10.0 / 10.0
A perfect Thanksgiving holiday
My husband and I spent a week in this cozy beach house. Our adult children joined us by mid-week to celebrate Thanksgiving. The location gave us easy access to explore many aspects of the Santa Cruz area, but the best part was being provided the feeling of being home after a day out exploring the area. The house is just down the street from a beautiful beach with a bench for those who want to sit and watch the waves, and stairs for those who want to venture down to the sand to walk along the shoreline. A bouquet of fresh flowers were left in the bedroom that added a welcome touch also. Waking up to the sound of the ocean waves was pretty cool. This house was just what we needed to celebrate our time together this Thanksgiving.
10.0 / 10.0
Charming Home
Charming home, very comfortable and good location. Quiet neighborhood. Quick walk down the street to the beach and a nice walk to the Boardwalk for exercise. Enjoyed sitting out on the upstairs deck in the late afternoon before dinner. We would stay here again. The bathroom door knob that leads to the bedroom, needs to be fixed.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent
I stay in Santa Cruz often and Shyamal’s place is now one of my favorites! What stood out is the walkable location/close to beach, the hot tub/outdoor spaces, lovely touches and home decor, and lots of creature comforts like blankets, towels, comfortable beds and bedding. Great communication from the host. Really great experience & stay overall!
8.0 / 10.0
Great weekend!
We had a great time at this house, awesome location.
10.0 / 10.0
Great fun stay!
Our family (2 adults, 2 teens, 1dog) really enjoyed our stay. The house was as described, very comfortable, and had a relaxed beach-y vacation vibe. Interesting open design, lots of outdoor space. We prefer staying at places with 3 bedrooms but there was enough space and sleeping spots to make this work. Host was responsive and communicative, and attended quickly to an issue with the toilet. We enjoyed the outdoor shower, hot tub and fully enclosed and landscaped yard, bbq grill. We loved the cute quiet neighborhood, quick walk to a nice beach, local eateries and farmers market. The kitchen was well equipped, good knives and pans. Nice to have full sized washer dryer, extra blankets, nice linens, lots of towels. Bonus—we got to watch olympics on the tv via direct tv! Lastly our dog loved this place and was very comfortable, which has not always been the case. Highly recommend, hope to return!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful vacation home!
Great house near beach for our long-awaited family gathering! Upstairs bedroom and deck were perfect for my son’s needs—morning zoom calls for work and area for infant’s naps! Kitchen well stocked—great hosts! Thank you.
5.0 / 10.0
We had such a fabulous stay, the house is such a wonderful space to be in, and has everything you need. The location is perfect, a short walk to the beach each day has rejuvenated us all. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. When it came to the end of our stay we were all very sad to head home. Thank you Shyamal and Joanna for letting us stay in your beautiful beach house.
10.0 / 10.0
What a gem
We had such a fabulous stay, the house is such a wonderful space to be in, and has everything you need. The location is perfect, a short walk to the beach each day has rejuvenated us all. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
When it came to the end of our stay we were all very sad to head home.
Thank you Shyamal and Joanna for letting us stay in your beautiful beach house.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Santa Cruz?
The average price for a rental in Santa Cruz is R 4,000 per night. This rental is R 4,369 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Spacious Home, Steps 2 Twin Lakes Beach & Harbor, Spa, Large deck, Wifi, Pets. 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 Spacious Home, Steps 2 Twin Lakes Beach & Harbor, Spa, Large deck, Wifi, Pets 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 Spacious Home, Steps 2 Twin Lakes Beach & Harbor, Spa, Large deck, Wifi, Pets?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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