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

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 688 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Main Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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  • Free WiFi
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  • Parking available
3.5 out of 5, Good, (20)
The price is €224
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
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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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This cottage's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Harbor Beach. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Guests speak favorably about the beach and the area's walkability
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 7 minutes from Monterey Bay
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Santa Cruz cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Scott Johnson

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Day bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lifts
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 3 steps to reach property
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: OUTSIDE the Cottage ONLY.

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Boating on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Basketball nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 943 sq ft (88 sq m)

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: See House Rules-section 5

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number permit# 161422

Property is also known as

Cozy Beach Cottage Perfect Location Walk Restaurants Boardwalk
Cozy Beach Perfect Location Walk Restaurants Boardwalk
Cozy Beach Cottage Perfect Location Walk Restaurants Boardwalk
Cozy Beach Cottage Perfect Location Walk Restaurants Boardwalk
Cozy Beach Perfect Location Walk Restaurants Boardwalk

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 233 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melia N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We love the location of this house! Only a couple blocks to the beach and to restaurants at the harbor. A great beach house! The only problem was that the back bedroom got very cold at night and we could not find any heat source in there. We would still return to this place though, the location is worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Cottage
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Arbor House during the Thanksgiving holiday - we loved that it was close to the beach and other amenities. This was our second stay in this lovely cottage and I would highly recommend it - the check in and out was easy and the host was very accommodating! Thank you!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D., San Francisco Bay Area

Liked: Cleanliness
Santa Cruz Getaway
We enjoyed our time at the cottage and hope to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Arbor
Nice place in great neighborhood. Small , but efficient.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cozy Getaway
It was wonderful. The house was so clean and cozy. It was everything the listing said it would be. The beach was so close and the sounds of the ocean from the back deck was heaven. We will be back again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small but cute
The cottage fit our family of four perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage close to the beach
This small home is accurately described and photographed in the advertisement, and is kept to the highest standards of cleanliness. It takes maybe two minutes to stroll down to the beach and marina area, where there are also a couple of restaurants and a coffee shop. Ideal! The area requires street parking, but we had no problem finding a spot very close by. Mattresses and pillows in the bedrooms were quite comfortable, and we heard no nighttime noise in the neighborhood. It’s an older home, so all rooms are somewhat small… notably the bathroom. We had a great time staying here, but made a key mistake: we should’ve booked a couple more nights!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Cute house, spotless, comfortable, welcoming. We love staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia U.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love it!!
We love this gem of a cottage. We have been coming here almost every summer for the last 6 years or so. My daughter is a teen now! As long as we can, we will keep coming back. It feels like a home away from home. Scott couldn’t be nicer. The location is amazing. I highly recommend this lovely cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised
The house was exactly as advertised. And it met our needs for the 3 nights we were in town. Wish we'd had more time to enjoy the area and the beach which was so close.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan Aline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
great
great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet beach house
The house had everything we needed, was well organized, super cute, clean and comfortable. I would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Our sweet cottage in Santa Cruz
We come back every summer. Yes, we call it ours. Probably because we love it so much. It feels like home. Cozy not sterile and the location can’t be beat. Views from the front porch and back deck. See you next year little cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location. Just right!
Great location! Small but still works. Deck is awesome. View is fantastic. No complaints. Price is right for what you get. Beds are comfy. Great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Always enjoy our stay at the Arbor House with family
We’ve been meeting up with family in Santa Cruz for years. Found our cottage several years ago and have been returning ever since. The location can’t be beat for beach and restaurants. Everything we need is a walk away. The cottage is always clean and ready for us. The owners have made upgrades over the years that have made our stay easier and more enjoyable. We’ll be make next year! Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
100 steps to the beach
Wr had a wonderful stay in a fantastic location with everything we needed. And for us, all that was needed was being at the beach. We were also pleasantly surprised by how close we were to Twin Lakes Beach!…just 100 steps (and i counted) The back deck was where we would start and end the day—a peaceful relaxing spot for the family where we had all our meals when we didn’t eat out. Also, there are plenty of restaurants in walking distance or a very short drive. The home is cottage cozy, very charming and plenty of supplies. We would leave the windows open at night to take in the ocean sounds. It was all quite lovely. The only suggestion is a more visible ‘no parking’ sign on the garage door as there were beachgoers who parked in that spot. They let us know later they didn’t see the faded sign. So that’s how awesome this trip was for us if that is the only ‘issue’ and i expect to be fielding questions from the kids on a daily basis as to when we can go back..what a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joey L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family beach house
It always delivers in the local Twin Lakes Beach neighborhood. So close to everything you need and well stocked! 3 years in a row and we will go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B., Louisville

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Our stay was lovely with a beautiful, clean house. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute & Cozy Beach Cottage
This cozy beach cottage has it all and it’s our favorite among all the other Twin Lakes cottages we’ve enjoyed. One block from the beach, view of harbor from deck, a garden both front and back, plus an outdoor shower. The fun beach-theme decor is everywhere. Truly a perfect experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Amazing!
Better than advertised! This cottage had everything a person could ask for, location, sunset views, clean, price, stones throw to the beach! Perfect weekend getaway and met all our expectations! I would definitely stay again and plan doing so, would recommend to anyone! I hope we left it better than when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Twin Lakes Gem
Ideal location, charming beach house, well-appointed accommodations. Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
Owners were very responsive and accommodating. We were allowed both early check in and late check out without any glitches. The cottage is adorable and was very clean and organized. Lovely walkable neighborhood with nearby cafe, two restaurants, a gift store and of course the beach. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it.
We really enjoyed this sweet little house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAREN D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Little House
This was the perfect little house for me and my sisters. I am a picky traveler and I appreciated the cleanliness and organization. Walked to the harbor in 2 minutes for dinner at Crows Nest and breakfast at Cafe El Palomar. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach cottage
Very cute. We had an early thanksgiving there out on the deck. Only problem was parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023