Charming Twin Lakes Beach Cottage

Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(77 Ratings)

Cottage in Santa Cruz, CA

4 guests · 1 bedroom · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

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

About this cottage rental

Unique charming and cozy slightly funky historic cottage just 3 blocks from the beach and the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. Airy and light studio with queen bed, plus queen sleeper sofa. Spanish tile floors, French doors, white wood shutters, sunny deck, side patio, BBQ, hammock. beach towels. Two bathrooms - second bath has an outdoor shower. New washer/dryer. Wireless internet, smart TV. Off-street parking.

Built in the 1920's and originally the neighborhood library!
Perfect for a romantic getaway for 2 or for a family of 4 looking for some beach fun!

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Family friendly

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Municipal Rose Garden

25.6 mi

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Charming Twin Lakes Beach Cottage

$$$$

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(77 Ratings)

Cottage in Santa Cruz, CA

4 guests · 1 bedroom · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

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

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Family friendly

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Municipal Rose Garden

25.6 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(77 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The cottage used to be the public library and is very charming with pleasant outdoor patios. It is conveniently located and well designed. Everything I needed was in the cottage. Great base for a wonderful beach vacation near the marina.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

This was the perfect little beach cottage for our family of four. Very clean and stocked with everything we needed. The outdoor bathroom/shower was a huge plus with two teenage girls. Close to beach. Communication was wonderful. Highly recommend and will visit again!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

We really enjoyed the cottage and its closeness to the beach. Everything was clean and comfortable. We look forward to returning next summer.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Would rent again. Charming property. Both of my adult sons 21 & 25 said they would love to live here👍 Will definitely bookmark this property for future use.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

This is a great place to stay to experience the beach life in Santa Cruz! Just a few blocks from the ocean, this cozy cottage is a delight. It has great outdoor spaces for reading or chatting with friends. Deke’s is just across the street if you need a filling and delicious sandwich, a soda, or a bottle of wine.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

The location is great - walking distance to Twin Lakes Beach and the Marina. Space is really a large studio, there's no separate bedroom though the spaces are cleverly arranged and comfortable for two. Parking was on the street (which can be a challenge) or in a very very small driveway (my small sedan just fit). Bed super comfy. Could use a deep cleaning outside to clear off sky lights, windows, etc. Great communication with owner and she let us arrive early and check out late.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Our family recently visited Santa Cruz. This property was just a few blocks from the harbour. The cozy atmosphere was perfect. The host was very responsive and helpful.

6.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

It was my first time visiting Santa Cruz California. So much to do. We had a wonderful time here. The beach was so beautiful and sunny out here as well. The weather is just amazing. However the little cottage was really nice and felt like home. Just a few little dilemmas. The host was really nice and made sure we were comfortable. If she couldn’t fix a problem right away she will find a way for us to enjoy our vacation if anything. We will be coming back to Santa Cruz California again. Thank you!!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Nice property. Good location. Next time we're back in the area we plan on staying here again.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

The house is cute, but needs some updating and a good scrubbing. Location is good - just a few blocks from the beach - but it's on a very busy street, so you'll need earplugs if you're sensitive to noise. It's perfect if you're mostly out and about.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

This is our second stay at this property, it is just delightful and close to all family members whom we visit at holiday times. It fits us and our daughter and her dog, such a bonus. Well located and charming. Everything we need and more. This time we noticed it says there’s a hot tub - we were like, oh, did they add that?? Would be awesome but not a hot tub in sight. We didn’t miss it! 😊 Thanks again 👍

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

This is a very comfortable, well-equipped, and attractive place, which is also in a nice location. We have stayed here before, enjoyed another long weekend, and hope to return!

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Very nice area and walking distance to restaurants.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Had everything that we needed. Perfect location. Could have been a bit cleaner…found numerous cobwebs and dryer vent did not seem attached.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

The cottage is situaded beautifully within Santa Cruz and very cosy. Marcy was a great host! We would love to return here some time in the future!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

This delightful, well appointed beach cottage is such a treat! Charming and comfortable, well-located— certainly couldn’t ask for more! Definitely will return!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

My family stayed here for a little over a week and really enjoyed the cottage. It is perfect for a couple or small family like ours. It has a great patio in the back that is shaded and the fire pit is a very nice touch for those cool Santa Cruz evenings. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you will need to enjoy a nice dinner. The parking is tight but we had no issues parking out front. The cottage is literally 3 blocks from the beach so it is an easy walk to get there. We had a great time and would highly recommend it. We would stay there again if we are back in the Santa Cruz area.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

What an adorable little cottage. Great location only 3 blocks to the beach! Very well stocked and has everything you could possibly need. 2 outdoor seating areas and a firepit. I will definitely be back!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

This is a delightful spot and we enjoyed our stay very much - very nicely furnished, decorated, and set up, a pleasant outdoor area at the property (we used this a lot), and close walking distance to the beach. We hope to return in the future! :-)

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

We absolutely loved our stay. The two patios were very picturesque places ro read and relax. The kitchen was completely equiped with all the pots, pans, and dishes you could use.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Lovely cottage in Santa Cruz walking distance to Twin Lakes beach!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

My daughter and I love the little cottage. My dog loved walking to the beach. Everything was way beyond expectation. Couldn't ask for a better location. Thank you !

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

We had a wonderful time at the cottage! It is clean, enough space for our family of four (with two small children ), located in a GREAT location for walking to the beach, restaurants, and a little market right across the street. The backyard has a hammock, a bbq, and a fire pit. Marcy was an excellent host and we appreciated our time there. We will be recommending this cottage to anyone we know traveling to Santa Cruz and would love to go back again ourselves.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Fun central location with many amenities

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Very well decorated and furnished cottage just 3 blocks to ocean. Very well laid out to take advantage of space. Nice outdoor seating, and fenced for the dog. East communication and access. Neighborhood eateries close by and small grocery and deli.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Close to beach and downtown. Mountain trails 15 minutes away for hiking.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Cute cottage and conveniently located. Short and easy walk to the beach for beautiful sunsets.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

We will suggest this property to a small party anytime.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

In the bustle of activity that is part of the city of Santa Cruz, this cottage was a delightful retreat. We enjoyed the fact that this rental is so close to so many fun things to do, the beach, the harbor, good places to eat, and an easy drive to downtown, the boardwalk and wharf, and Capitola. And when we were ready to relax this comfortable little place provided the perfect spot to get away, put our feet up, to read a book, play a game, watch a movie, and relax. Next time we hope to take advantage of the kayak/SUP rental at the harbor and would like to find time to build a bonfire on the beach. We really appreciated the beach chairs & mats that were available for our use. We are looking forward to coming back.

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

This sweet east side cottage is comfortable and very well equipped. The location near the marina and lighthouse offers many opportunities for scenic walks and great places to eat and drink. We had a wonderful stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

This is such a charming little cottage! Great location, we were able to walk so many places! It was a bit of a tight squeeze for 3 adults but would be perfect for a couple. There are lots of outdoor spaces too, I would definitely stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Very quaint and comfortable place to stay. It was their perfect getaway with the beach within walking distance. It was equipped with all we needed and felt like home.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Great family spot. Walking distance to the beach, crows nest, coffee shop, ect. Beach has fire pits and perfectly located between capitola and boardwalk. Communication with Owner was perfect. Would stay again.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Comfy, well-appointed and maintained. A 5 minute walk to the beach and yacht harbor. Some street noise at night but didn’t bother us.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

This cottage was adorable, so conviently located to the beach and harbor, and very comfortable. It was the perfect getaway for our small family to celebrate my birthday in Santa Cruz. We walked to the harbor for coffee, a sunset cruise, the beach, and had a short drive to the Boardwalk. We slept well, enjoyed making our own food, and the cottage amenities were as advertised. Our young daughter already has asked to stay there again. We agree!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

This was such a cute place to vacation. It was close to the water, Boardwalk, and restaurants. The cottage is darling and it had everything we needed. I highly recommend you book!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

We had a great family stay at the cottage. It is in a great location with a short walk to the beach, a market across the street and a short drive to the broadwalk. Enjoy it!

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Cute little bungalow

Cute little bungalow

This is a super cute property. It is not big but was plenty big enough for me. It easily will accommodate 2 adults but might be tight with more. The bed was comfy and the kitchen was well stocked. There is plenty of closet space and the side patio is sunny in the afternoon. The shower inside is tiny and needs either a really good clean or needs to be re-caulked because of mold. The location is a quick walk to the beach which is super convenient. It is on a busy street with street noise from 6 am until midnight. The owner did provide earplugs for sleeping, which were helpful.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Cozy Beach Cottage

Cozy Beach Cottage

Marcy's cottage is so cute and clean. What a nice little historic property. We were 4 adults and we were cozy and comfy. This place is in a very walkable location and Marcy was a great host. Communication was great and check in/out was a breeze. Thanks and we hope to be back!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Charming Cottage!

Charming Cottage!

Our family had the most wonderful stay at this charming cottage! It was very clean and a great layout for our needs. We loved being able to sit out back on the patio and get fresh air. We were only a few blocks from the beach which was so nice to be able to walk to. The property owner was fabulous and so easy to communicate with. She truly thought of every need a family could have at the cottage. We were so impressed! Our family created so many special memories at this charming cottage in Santa Cruz. We hope to return someday!

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Santa Cruz is $217 per night. This rental is $34 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming Twin Lakes Beach Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

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

Is Charming Twin Lakes Beach Cottage pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Charming Twin Lakes Beach Cottage?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Cottage in Santa Cruz, CA

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Charming Twin Lakes Beach Cottage

Cottage in Santa Cruz, CA

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Charming Twin Lakes Beach Cottage pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Charming Twin Lakes Beach Cottage?

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