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4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and a 2 minute walk to the Crow’ Nest and Harbor

Cottage with kitchen, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Property grounds
Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6943 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz within 2 miles (3 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this cottage is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Monterey Bay. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harbor Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brady's Yacht Club - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Betty Burgers - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and a 2 minute walk to the Crow’ Nest and Harbor

We continue using a “HypoCleanse HOCL all Natural’’ ELECTROSTATIC DISINFECTION process which has been “approved by the EPA’’. This is done before and after every guest. (This ongoing disinfection process is reflected in the housekeeping fee).

During this time, the kitchen remains stocked with eating utensils plates and glassware as well as Coffee filters.

You may choose to bring your own bedding, towels, disposable plates, cups and utensils, spices, etc. Anything to make your stay more comfortable. Please, NO sleeping bags.

There will be 1 roll of paper towels and 1 roll of bathroom tissue to start your stay.

Cleaned and sanitized bedding, towels, blankets and kitchen cloths are supplied.

Parking is first available on the street. You can parralel park in front of the garage.

PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL with any questions.

There are NEW dual pane Windows/Blinds and interior/exterior paint and New Queen memory foam beds.

Welcome to your home away from home where your family or friends can spend a relaxing vacation.

We supply EVERYTHING to get your vacation started. Linens, towels, bedding and a moderate startup supply of paper products.

You supply FOOD & SPICES, CLOTHES, PERSONAL ITEMS, FIREWOOD and additional paper products for longer stays.

Arbor House Santa Cruz Beach Cottage Vacation Rental in Santa Cruz California, is a 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath private residence that can accommodate 2 to 4 Adult guests comfortably and a Family of 6 easily.

Rent for one weekend or a couple weeks throughout the year. We are just four houses away and 150 steps to Twin Lakes State Beach, Santa Cruz on the Monterey Bay Sanctuary.

Just steps away are Dining, Drinks, Boating and Entertainment on the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. There will be no reason to leave the neighborhood!

As you sit on the raised backyard deck of our Cottage, watch boats come and go from the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. In the distance you will hear the Sea Lions on the Santa Cruz Pier, and the adults and children laughing and screaming as they ride the Circa 1924 Giant Dipper on the famous 100 Year Old Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. A 7 minute drive or a 1.20 mile walk. There is also a 'Summer Season' water taxi that will glide you across the Yacht Harbor to get you on your walk to the Beach Boardwalk a bit faster. 11:00 to 6:00 pm summer weekends and holidays though Labor Day.

Take Kayaking excursions on the Bay or a Chardonnay II Tour, go Wine Tasting or take the Skunk Train into the Santa Cruz Mountains!

There are so many things to see and do in Santa Cruz, on the Monterey Bay and surrounding area that you'll want to re-book your next stay right away!

PLEASE VIEW AVAILABILITY CALENDER BEFORE CONTACTING US! PLEASE CONTACT US BY EMAIL OR TEXT FOR A FASTER RESPONSE. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO TAKE PHONE CALLS OR RETURN THEM IN A TIMELY MANNER. WE WILL RETURN YOUR INQUIRY ASAP!

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The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: OUTSIDE the Cottage ONLY.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bicycles
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 943 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
All checkout details are posted in the Cottage
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Water Conservation - details with Check-In email o
Parking is first come first serve on the street. Y

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: See House Rules-section 5

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
OUTSIDE the Cottage ONLY.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Property Registration Number permit# 161422

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Cozy Beach Cottage Perfect Location Walk Restaurants Boardwalk
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this cottage?

This cottage is situated in Eastside Santa Cruz, just steps from Santa Cruz Harbor and Harbor Beach. You'll also find Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this cottage?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What amenities will couples enjoy at 4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and a 2 minute walk to the Crow’ Nest and Harbor?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic cottage include a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.

Does 4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and a 2 minute walk to the Crow’ Nest and Harbor have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is 14.8 mi away (27 minutes by car). Another top airport is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is around 26.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at 4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and a 2 minute walk to the Crow’ Nest and Harbor?

Yes, every accommodation at 4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and a 2 minute walk to the Crow’ Nest and Harbor comes with a deck with some featuring ocean views.