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Twin Lakes Beach House

Vacation home near Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a television.
A bedroom with a large bed, a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, and a view of buildings outside.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a blue island, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.
A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a body of water.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Seabright Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪62 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 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Harbor Beach and Santa Cruz Harbor are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Harbor Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Seabright Beach - 19 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stagnaro Bros. - ‬6 min drive
  • Marini’s at the Wharf
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fish & Fries - ‬4 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.

Twin Lakes Beach House

Summary:

VR PERMIT # 241221 expires 5/16/2029



Location, Location, Location!



Welcome to the Twin Lakes Beach House located across the street from Twin Lakes Sate Beach, and in the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. This is one beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with tons of natural light and a large, spacious, and well-appointed living area. All three bedrooms are located on the second level of the home, boasting beautiful views of Twin Lakes State Beach. Relax while looking out at the views of Twin Lakes, and the Santa Cruz Harbor. The entrance contains a brick courtyard perfect for cocktails,  bar-b-cues, and relaxing dinners outside. Twin Lakes beach is perfect for bonfires at night with friends

 The Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor brings endless activities for your family & friends to enjoy making for an unforgettable beach vacation. This little piece of paradise is just steps away from Twin Lakes Beach, one of the most popular beaches in Santa Cruz, featuring beach volleyball nets, bonfire pits, and is home to "The Crows Nest" restaurant offering fresh seafood daily. During the summer months the "The Crows Nest" hosts the most epic beach parties on Thursday evenings with fun & funky live entertainment, beach dancing, an outdoor bar, and tasty BBQ. Take a first class cruise through Monterey Bay aboard the Chardonnay's Charters 70-foot sailing yacht as you take in the beauty of our perpetual coastlines and experience the exhilaration of sailing. Sip on a glass of red wine and relax on the Chardonnay's spacious deck or inside the main cabin during a sunset cruise.

 



TOT # CO00469



Size: 204 m2.



Amenities: Iron & Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Central Heating, Washing Machine, Cable TV, Stereo, DVD, TV, Balcony, Terrace, internet connection, garden, Fireplace, Towels, BBQ grill, Bed Linen, Pets are welcome, Dryer, Spa, Guest Laundromat, Parking, garage, Suitable for children, Family friendly, fitness facilities nearby, winery private tours onsite, shopping, hiking biking nearby, entertainment toys, Living room, entertainment video library, Smoking not allowed;

Bathroom: jacuzzi, shower, toilet;

Bathroom: toilet, bath with shower;

Bathroom: toilet, bath with shower;

Bedroom: 2 x king size bed;

Bedroom: 2 x Bunk Bed, 2 x Queen size bed;

Bedroom: 2 x Queen size bed;

Kitchen: stove, Dishwasher, oven, microwave, toaster, fridge, coffee maker, Cookware & Kitchen Utensils, dining room, spices;



The Neighborhood:

Airport - 40 miles

Bars - 2 min

Beach - 1 min

Ferry - 0 miles

Golf Course - 4 miles

Highway - 2 miles

Main Railway Station - 0 miles

Restaurant - 2 min

Ski resort - 0 miles

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Theme park 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

🚨 Top 5 Non-Negotiables 🚨 (Please read before proceeding with your booking) 1. No Parties or Events — Ever Any party, gathering, or event will re...

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 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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite 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 first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Twin Lakes House Santa Cruz
The Twin Lakes Beach House!
Twin Lakes Beach House Santa Cruz
Twin Lakes Beach House Steps to the Sand!
Twin Lakes Beach House Private vacation home
Twin Lakes Beach House Private vacation home Santa Cruz
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Twin Lakes Beach House to the airport?

This vacation home is 14.8 mi (25-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Twin Lakes Beach House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Twin Lakes Beach House to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 2-minute walk from Harbor Beach and 3 mi (11-min drive) from Capitola Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Twin Lakes Beach House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Twin Lakes Beach House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Twin Lakes Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Twin Lakes Beach House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Twin Lakes Beach House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Twin Lakes Beach House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Twin Lakes Beach House to downtown Santa Cruz?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Twin Lakes.

Twin Lakes Beach House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house, very clean and the location can't be beat.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYN M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable for 8 friends to gather for a reunion.Very well maintained and beautifully furnished.Had everything we needed for a fu visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

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

Perfect Holiday

Our family spent Thanksgiving there and the courtyard made a great gathering area for dinner. The location was great and the house was spacious and well kept. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

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

Great location and space

Great property. Location is perfect. Wish they had cable...
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Wonderful home close to the beach

Thank you so much to the owners of this beautiful home! The amazing thing is it didn't feel like a rental but like our own home. Comfortable and close to the beach. Our family has stayed at many rentals over the past 20 years and we all thought this was the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stig N.

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

Moms 85th

We had a great stay at this house. Not everyone stayed at the house but those of us that did enjoyed it. Do bring ear plugs if you’re a lite sleeper because the is a fair amount of street noise. We did a lot of cooking & dinning while there and the kitchen was extremely well stocked with all of our needs. Great location & enjoyed seeing the ocean from the living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

Family gatehering

Lovely property, closer to the beach than I thought it would be. Lovely view of twin Lakes Beach from the living room. Also had a beautiful courtyard where our family gathered and played games. House was very clean and was nicely provisioned. Great kitchen with everything you would need and abundant resources like salt,pepper and coffee. We would like to stay here again. We had 6 adults and 2 littles. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Elliot D.

Disliked: Communication

Not happy with their responsiveness

They’ve completely missed the mark and responsiveness. They have not responded to text, call, voicemail or email on a follow up from a stay. Completely ignored me. Find an alternative
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

West H.

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

Twin Lakes

We had a wonderful stay at the Twin Lakes Beach House. The house was spacious, dog friendly and well furnished. It was not only just steps from the beach but was also in easy walking distance to a number of nice restaurants, coffee shops, etc. The garage included bikes, beach games and toys; so there was plenty to keep us occupied. There was a problem with the hot tub, but we were given plenty of notice about the situation before our arrival date and were provided the option of a discounted rate to compensate for the lack of the hot tub or another rental that had a hot tub. We elected to stay and they threw in a gift certificate for a restaurant at the harbor, which we thought was more than fair.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miguel N.

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

Very roomy and warm.

We like relaxing in the home when we take vacations. It was the best home we have stayed in ever. It was very spacious and comfortable. In addition, the private courtyard was an added bonus. The kids could be outside without us worrying about them. We are definitely returning here next summer. thanks Miguel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg J.

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

Great house

We want to stay again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Beach beauty

The home was very clean with nice appointments, everything we needed and more. Perfect for 2 families, and such a great location we hope to return soon!! Thank you for our stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jack D.

Perfect for us

This home is spectacular, beautifully maintained well-stocked kitchen and Three lovely bedrooms and bathrooms, the outside courtyard is also fabulous. Special bonus for us it is only two doors for our daughters house on the same street. It's such a perfect fit for us will do it again next Thanksgiving.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

ALEJANDRA H.

This house is in a great location!

The house has a a great open floor plan! With a beautiful master bedroom, hot tub on the upper deck with great ocean views. Walk to the Harbor, the beach, restaurants and more. We stayed here for the weekend with a family of five and it was perfect. Another plus was pets were allowed and the hard scaped yard was great for them to wander around in. I highly recommend this house
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great beach house! Amazing location, spacious, with lots of parking.

This house had everything you could need for an amazing vacation. There is plenty of space to accommodate a large group, it's walking distance to the beach and downtown, has plenty of off street parking, and the perfect courtyard for bbqing and sitting by the fire. There is excellent wifi and entertainment center, a large kitchen for cooking, and a spa on the back deck just outside one of the bedrooms. I couldn't have asked for a better location and home to stay in for the weekend. I'd highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a great vacation in Santa Cruz.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Adorable beach house! A lot of amenities, spacious, parking, and extremely close to the beach!

This house was absolutely charming! Extremely spacious and clean. WiFi is on the property. I loved the short walk to the beach and the harbor! The location is close to downtown, the boardwalk, and a lot of great restaurants. The neighborhood does require parking permits, but this house had plenty of off street parking! The courtyard was to die for! It blocked the coastal wind, so you could bbq, hand out, and relax in the yard while enjoying the sunshine! This is great for a family vacation, get together, or a romantic trip away. I recommend this rental and would definitely stay here again! Thank you for the great weekend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rene' V.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024