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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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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior
Marina
Located just 150 steps from Twin Lakes State Beach and the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor, Arbor House Santa Cruz Beach Cottage Vacation Rental offers a relaxing retreat. Enjoy the beautiful views of boats coming and going from the raised backyard deck, or take a short walk to experience dining, drinks, boating and entertainment options in the neighborhood. You'll find everything you need to get started with linens, towels bedding supplied along with moderate startup paper products.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6943 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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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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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

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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
Property Registration Number permit# 161422

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Santa Cruz, CA

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

Frequently asked questions

Is 4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and a 2 minute walk to the Crow’ Nest and Harbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and a 2 minute walk to the Crow’ Nest and Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and a 2 minute walk to the Crow’ Nest and Harbor?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this cottage is steps from Harbor Beach, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Harbor and Lincoln Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 247 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and quaint, beautiful views and all accommodations met our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific place! Extremely clean and absolutely can’t beat the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfectly situated cottage for a visit to Santa Cruz. The cottage was exactly as described on the site. It was cozy, comfortable and had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

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

Beach weekend

Cute and cozy beach cottage. Great location! Easy check in / check out process. Great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wolf O.

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

Weekend Getaway

Great House and Location. The girls had a great time for the weekend and lived this place. Walk to beach, bonfires and restaurants. Plenty space for 4 and great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan Aline B.

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

great

great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark L.

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

Great little place

We had a great time. No complaints
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

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

annual family get together

My siblings and I get together annually in our home town. This year we stayed in the little yellow house next to my nephew's. It's typical of the area, small and cozy. It had everything we needed. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Santa Cruz Getaway

We enjoyed our time at the cottage and hope to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

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

Great!

Cute house, spotless, comfortable, welcoming. We love staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Nice cottage

Great location!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

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

Madelyn C.

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

Great location and home

Perfect place for a Santa Cruz vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

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

We loved it.

We really enjoyed this sweet little house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don O.

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

Nice beach stay

We really enjoyed our stay at their place. It was great location for us and really nice to also have the back patio to sit in the sun. We’d stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

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

Small but cute

The cottage fit our family of four perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peter B.

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

Arbor

Nice place in great neighborhood. Small , but efficient.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great cottage by harbor

Great place to stay, clean and easy to beach and our boat. Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen N., Sacramento

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

Nice place!

Great location, awesome deck, very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie Z.

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

Santa Cruz Dream

Awesome property and location! Had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candy P.

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

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

Darlene J.

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

Beach Fun

The place was cute and very close to the beach. We enjoyed staying here. I highly recommend this property. We like this quaint little beach cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

dianna j.

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

Wonderful stay at the Harbor

We loved our stay at this charming beach cottage. The location is epic and the house has everything you need to enjoy a relaxing vacation. Absolutely loved the back deck and proximity to the Harbor. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Cottage near the Beach

The 4 of us enjoyed our stay at this cottage, sunny porch and back deck, cosy inside. Very close to the beach and harbor. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline G.

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

Perfect getaway cottage

We love this house! Very relaxing, well equipped. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019