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

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

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Stereo
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms84 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Cruz

At this holiday home you'll be 1.7 km (1 mi) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Monterey Bay. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a living room and a dining area. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A fenced private garden, a coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Eastside Santa Cruz holiday home include University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot.
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What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

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
  • ‪Senor Teds - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬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.

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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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 aged 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 are welcome
    • Service animals 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Harbor Hideaway – Steps to Twin Lakes Beach & the Santa Cruz Harbor?

Yep, Harbor Hideaway – Steps to Twin Lakes Beach & the Santa Cruz Harbor is a short 1-minute walk from Twin Lakes State Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding, sailing and fishing.

Does Harbor Hideaway – Steps to Twin Lakes Beach & the Santa Cruz Harbor have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Harbor Hideaway – Steps to Twin Lakes Beach & the Santa Cruz Harbor?

No, Harbor Hideaway – Steps to Twin Lakes Beach & the Santa Cruz Harbor does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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