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Harbor Hideaway – Steps to Twin Lakes Beach & the Santa Cruz Harbor

2.0 star property
Vacation home with kitchen, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Stereo
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Harbor Hideaway – Steps to Twin Lakes Beach & the Santa Cruz Harbor provides golfing on site, a firepit, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this vacation home. In-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms903 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • 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.

Harbor Hideaway – Steps to Twin Lakes Beach & the Santa Cruz Harbor

Managed by Kendall & Potter Property Management

Tucked just a short stroll from the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor and Twin Lakes Beach, Harbor Hideaway is the ideal coastal escape for families, friends, and beach lovers. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation home features two private patios, a cozy fireplace, pet-friendly accommodations, and everything you need for a relaxing getaway.

The Space

- 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms
- Sleeps up to 7 guests
- Twin sized pull-out sofa in the living room & queen-sized pull-out sofa in media room
- 1-car driveway + street parking
- Pet-friendly with prior approval (no visiting dogs)
- Keyless entry | Self check-in
- No smoking | No parties

Features & Amenities

- Fireplace in the master bedroom – perfect for cool coastal nights
- Enclosed backyard with charcoal BBQ
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Washer & dryer
- Linens provided – just bring your beach towels

Location Highlights

- Steps from Twin Lakes Beach and Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor
- Walk or bike to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk
- Easy access to Seacliff, Rio Del Mar, and Manresa beaches
- Short drive to downtown Santa Cruz, shops, cafés, and restaurants
- Hiking at Nisene Marks State Park in nearby Aptos

Check-In: 3:00 PM
Check-Out: 11:00 AM

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 903 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Considered with Pet Stay Fee 2 Max

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Harbor Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brady's Yacht Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Senor Teds - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbor Hideaway – Steps to Twin Lakes Beach & the Santa Cruz Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Harbor Hideaway – Steps to Twin Lakes Beach & the Santa Cruz Harbor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harbor Hideaway – Steps to Twin Lakes Beach & the Santa Cruz Harbor?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Harbor Hideaway – Steps to Twin Lakes Beach & the Santa Cruz Harbor located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Twin Lakes State Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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Reviews

Harbor Hideaway – Steps to Twin Lakes Beach & the Santa Cruz Harbor Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Steph G

This adorable harbor beach home was extra special, clean.and inviting. The decor was beach fabulous!! Only blocks from a very fun coffee shop/volleyball beach. I enjoy cooking and I must say the kitchen had nice quality cooking utensils. Overall 5 stars! Highly recommend this one!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025