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The Green House - Beautifully Handcrafted Home- 1.5 blocks to awesome beach

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz within a short walk of Monterey Bay, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Harbor Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Seabright Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Spot - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Betty Burgers - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Green House - Beautifully Handcrafted Home- 1.5 blocks to awesome beach

**2026 SPECIAL: 10% off weekly & 50% off monthly bookings**

Please note: We run weekly bookings from Friday to Friday to have calendar consistency (unless the calendar cannot accommodate it). If you are choosing to stay longer than a week, please have either your arrival or departure date fall on a Friday.

Welcome to the Green House a uniquely handcrafted home with all the amenities needed to make your beach vacation memorable.

This chalet style home is set back from the street, providing room for gardens and off street parking. The lovely light and airy living room, spacious windows and French doors open onto the expansive sundeck. Full sun, market umbrellas, lounge chairs, tables and a barbecue creates a relaxing and beautiful outdoor living space. Three unique bedrooms, spa bath and chef's kitchen are all provided for your enjoyment and pleasure in this unusual home.

We are located near Twin Lakes' Beach and the Yacht Harbor, midway between Capitola and Downtown Santa Cruz (both 10 minutes away). There are six fabulous restaurants within walking distance, ranging from a Hawaiian grille to a high-end Italian restaurant, and a favorite, Southwest inspired Nuevo Grill. If you prefer a short walk down the beach to dine you will arrive at the yacht Harbor, the popular Palomar Mexican restaurant and the Crow's Nest. The Crow's Nest is a great place on Wednesday to watch the sailboat races or enjoy the sunset, a glass of wine and a bite to eat, great appetizers.

Blacks Beach is at the end of 14th Avenue (our beach), and is a local's favorite. The beach is stunning and offers some of the best sunsets in Santa Cruz. It's great for boogie boarding and swimming. It is a lovely stroll from Black's Beach, past Twin Lakes Beach to the Yacht Harbor. Dogs are allowed on the beach on leash and bonfires are allowed at night.

HISTORY: The Green House was hand built from 1950 to 1955 by a family working together to create their dream. The beautiful cedar for the walls and ceiling was brought from the forests of Washington state, wonderful Victorian doors and a fireplace mantle were recovered from old Santa Cruz mansions. The Green House features many gables, odd roof lines, wall angles, small nook spaces, creative staircases and the unusual scalloped molding that was hand cut with great care. With the home on the second level and an additional bedroom on the third level the Green House has beautiful light and the airy feeling of a tree house.

• SLEEPS 1 - 8: Perfect for families or couples traveling together.

• 3 BEDROOMS: Master bedroom with king size bed and crib, middle room has a queen size bed and two bunk beds, attic room has queen size bed. Reading lights, extra blankets and extra pillows are provided. All bedrooms are carpeted except for the attic room which has a hardwood floor.

• 1 SPA BATHROOM and 2 HALF BATHS: The spa bath is a dream come true with a Jacuzzi tub, two shower heads and two sinks. Plus an additional half bath in the attic bedroom and a half bath off of the living room.

• FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN: Two drawer dishwasher, five burner gas stove, oven , microwave, coffee maker, blender, toaster and a sno cone maker for the kids! All cookware, dinnerware, utensils and linens to set a beautiful table.

• AMENITIES: Cable TV in both the living room and master bedroom, high speed internet, laundry facilities (washer, dryer, laundry soap, iron, ironing board), sundeck with gas grill, sand toys, cooler, fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, high quality linens and towels, board games, books and, very important here in Santa Cruz, ample off street parking for you and your guests.

• PROVIDED FOR GUESTS: Fresh cut flowers, coffee from Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Co., information on what is available to do and see in and around Santa Cruz and doggie treats should you desire to bring your pet.

Keywords: House, Great for Families, Beach, Deck, Pet Friendly, Kid Friendly
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 10:00 AM

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.

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The Green House Handcrafted home 1.5 blocks to Black's Beach

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Eastside Santa Cruz, just steps from Twin Lakes State Beach, and within a 10-minute walk of Monterey Bay and Sunny Cove Beach. You'll also find Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Green House - Beautifully Handcrafted Home- 1.5 blocks to awesome beach?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is The Green House - Beautifully Handcrafted Home- 1.5 blocks to awesome beach a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a jetted bathtub, and a kitchen.

Does The Green House - Beautifully Handcrafted Home- 1.5 blocks to awesome beach have a hot tub?

No, but all house at this vacation home have jetted bathtubs.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does The Green House - Beautifully Handcrafted Home- 1.5 blocks to awesome beach have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is 14.9 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is around 26.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Green House - Beautifully Handcrafted Home- 1.5 blocks to awesome beach?

Yes, every house at The Green House - Beautifully Handcrafted Home- 1.5 blocks to awesome beach comes with a balcony.

The Green House - Beautifully Handcrafted Home- 1.5 blocks to awesome beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an amazing property, close to anything you'd want to do in San Cruz.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place is amazing.

Great house for a large group of people, close to everything, including the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical cottage near beach

We loved our stay here! We will definitely be back as a family! The space, large outdoor patio entertaining area, great kitchen and the giant jacuzzi tub were all highlights.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped house in a great location. Perfect for two families and even had a separate dog area. The property managers were prompt and gave us a late checkout without asking. Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

Charming

Our family really enjoyed our stay. The house was unique and charming. Comfy beds and plenty of space and storage. Location was great too. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home to enjoy SC

We loved staying at the Green house! Plenty of space, great lighting, so comfy. We didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend for daughters sweet sixteen

We stayed here with our two teens and a few of their friends and our dogs. Such a great place for us to hang in between fancy family lunch at the Crows nest and casual teen beach hang/ bonfire. Prefect location and great property. The hosts were very friendly and supportive. I would definitely recommend and would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location!

The Green House was perfect for our group of 6! Great location. Clean house. Great communication. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, in a great area!

We had a great stay at the Green House. It has a nice large deck that we enjoyed spending time relaxing and barbequing on. I was out boarding just down the street, and an otter was just hanging out in the water with me, after he left 2 dolphins swam by, great beach. I recommend this house to any family looking for a fun relaxing vacation. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always wonderful

We keep coming back! Great location within walking distance to Twin Lakes Beach. Well-lit, fully stocked home with beach towels, boogie boards, plenty of cooking supplies, games and BBQ. Owner is the best!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Dear Kim - Thank you for a wonderful stay at the Green house! The property is very interesting and my daughter loved all of the nooks and crannies. The deck was lovely and the house was very well supplied. We really appreciated that you even had beach chairs and boogie boards for us to borrow. It was a very comfortable stay and we look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything at the Green house was MAGICAL!!! From the booking, the location, the house itself, the staff.... absolutely perfect in every way. We felt so welcomed from the very beginning with fresh flowers on the table, some Santa Cruz coffee, (which was delicious!), treats for our fur babies and our welcome note. The house had boogie boards, beach chairs, umbrellas, and beach towels for our use, and the house itself is one of the most amazing homes I've been in! Such an architectural beauty! Nancy gave us a call shortly before our check in to let us know the house was ready, which was so appreciated as we got there ten minutes early after a day of driving and were so grateful to be able to get unpacked and start our stay. The beach is just down the street, and there is a bike shop around the corner. We had brought the girls bikes but the tires were flat, so they were very accommodating and let us use a pump to fill their tires. I can't say enough great things about our stay here. Everyone was so nice and helpful, the house is absolutely amazing, and we had a great time. The only negative was having to leave this truly magical, amazing, beautiful place. Thank you so much to all of you who made our stay wonderful. We will always book with you for our future trips to Santa Cruz. Can't thank you enough!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Santa Cruz stay

Probably the cleanest place I have ever stayed. The house was very fun and unique. We enjoyed being close to the beach. The house had pretty much everything we would need. I have stayed in many places that do not have simple items such as glasses to drink from. The kitchen was well stocked and we cooked most days we stayed. The deck was a really nice space to hang out. We loved that there was off street parking and a place to keep our mountain bikes secure. Thanks for sharing your wonderful home.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The green house was a perfect house for my family! It was walking distance to two of our favourite beaches. Beach towels, sand toys, beach chairs, boogie boards, umbrellas and even a wagon to tote all of it to the beach were provided. There is a place to store your bikes and your own beach things behind a locked gate. There is a beautiful deck that is wonderful to have coffee on or an evening drink. The inside has great space if it’s too chilly outside. We love this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Get Away House

This is a wonderful, large, comfortable house…the photos do not show how big the rooms are…it is so amazing with the location, easy access, more than ample parking, huge kitchen, appliances that are great, stocked with all your cooking needs..colorful camellias surrounding the kitchen. The frontroom is huge, cozy seating, bathroom with washer&dryer, bedrooms with closets a movie star would love, the main bathroom is large, fabulous shower, spa tub, small sauna. The bedrooms have comfortable beds with nice bedding and extra comforters. The deck is beautiful and surrounds the front, wraps down to stairs that lead to high fenced dog yard. We walked to the beach everyday, found wonderful restaurants within walking distance. The Owner Kim is the nicest person, accommodating and her property reflects it. The Property Manager Nancy is such amazing with her Customer Service and warmth as well.. My whole family raved about The Green House and want to go back again. It’s the only place that has All Family Members with a Thumbs Up. There were 4 of us who stayed, but we had 8 for dinner and played board games…Barbeque is easy, professional size.. Loved, loved The Green House.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Green House, especially the thoughtful gestures like fresh flowers at arrival - thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

We had a great stay at the Green House. Great location. Easy access to both sides of town and also close to lots of stuff right there, including breaches and restaurants. Great big deck to soak up the sun on. Look forward to another stay sometime soon.
Stayed 31 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Green House visit

Owner and manager were very helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to Stay

The Green House is a beautiful place to stay. We were all very relaxed and comfortable there. It has everything anyone could possibly need and is so close to the beach. We all hope to come back. Thanks Kim!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A unique home

Rarely does a property meet all of its billing. This house is the exception. Great for generational family gatherings and the owner/manager was terrific. Terrific location and plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My wife and our for babies loved it.

My wife and our for babies loved it. The house is unique, fun, and very relaxing. It has a beautiful large deck. The location is minutes away walking distance to the beach. The owner has thought of everything, Boogie boards, poop bags, toys for the kids to play in the sand, a crib, Band-Aids, everything you could possibly need for your stay. She and her friend Nancy are very responsive. And there is a young couple renting the other part of the house who are very nice and will help you with whatever you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl”a Trip

Traveled to Santa Cruz to escape the smoke and heat with my daughter and her daughter. The was to the beach was short ans the house was epic
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic & Charming

This is our second stay at the Greenhouse as we loved our first stay so much. It's just the neatest house with lots of room, amenities and nooks and crannies. The owner - Kim - is delightful and incredibly accommodating. Kitchen is fully stocked with all utensils, pots, pans, ect. Use of boogie boards, beach chairs, beach towels and even doggie bags are included. The main bathroom has a dual rain shower and a jetted spa. There are two additional half baths. Walking distance to Blacks Beach and we went there daily. An excellent value that captures the charming quirkiness of Santa Cruz while still providing all of the comforts of an upscale rental. We will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Vacation Home

We loved staying at the Big Green House! So much room for our family of 7 to spread out from the large kitchen to the big living area to the amazing huge deck!!! The house was completely supplied with everything needed for a great week of relaxing, cooking, going to the beach, etc. . The location was perfect...short walk to a beautiful beach, wonderful market nearby, walking distance to Twin Lakes beach, close to restaurants and shops. It was just great! And, Kim the owner lives on the property!! Wonderful person...right there if we needed anything! She was amazing!!! Loved the beautiful dalias in the yard. It was the best and we plan to return next summer!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway.

Perfect for our group getaway with my spouse and our two adult kids and their partners. Lovely large main space with comfortable seating with large windows to large outdoor deck space. Also enjoyed very well outfitted kitchen/ dining room where our group could cook and hang out together. Things to know: only one full bath (clearly indicated on listing) but it was very large and nicely appointed and with two other half baths, worked great for our group. Also, the 3rd bedroom is up a narrow steep stair ( also clearly indicated in the listing) but as it has its own half bath, was a lovely private space. The other bedrooms included a very large and beautiful master and a very nice hall bedroom, with additional bunk beds that we did not use but would be great for families with younger kids. The outdoor space is a very large deck with lots of seating and both gas and charcoal grills. The house was well outfitted with a big beach umbrella, lots of beach chairs, beach towels and boogie boards as well as a wagon to cart the gear down to the beach, all greatly appreciated. The beach is an easy walk just over a block at the end of 14th street, that is part of twin lakes beach extending all the way to the harbor, and was beautiful, long, and clean beach that we all really enjoyed. Overall great stay and just what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021