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Harbor Fun for the Whole Family | Hot Tub + Walk to Beach & Boardwalk

Vacation home near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Dining
Outdoor spa tub
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Eastside Santa Cruz vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Twin Lakes State Beach and Santa Cruz Harbor are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Senor Teds - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tramonti - ‬11 min walk

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 Fun for the Whole Family | Hot Tub + Walk to Beach & Boardwalk

Charming Craftsman in Santa Cruz Harbor – Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Family-Friendly

Welcome to your ideal family getaway in the heart of the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor! This classic 3-bedroom, 2-bath Craftsman home offers easy access to the best of the coast—just a short walk to Twin Lakes Beach, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, harbor restaurants, and water activities like sailing on the Chardonnay II and paddleboard rentals.

Relax in the private hot tub, enjoy family meals in the fully equipped kitchen, and unwind in a spacious, two-story layout designed for comfort. Pet considered with approval.

Highlights:

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Private hot tub
Walk to beach, Boardwalk, and harbor activities
Family-friendly, pet considered
WiFi, smart TVs, washer/dryer

Perfect for families seeking a mix of beach fun, local adventure, and cozy evenings at home.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Harbor Fun for the Whole Family | Hot Tub + Walk to Beach & Boardwalk Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nora M.

Liked: Cleanliness

House and accommodations were nice. Because I had teens with me would consider a home elsewhere

Nice accommodations. We were hardly in home. Out from sunup to sundown. Prepped no meals in home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect in every way!

Location was better than we imagined and house was perfect in every way!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Excellent place, very clean, well decorated. Warm and inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025