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

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms84 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • 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 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
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Twin Lakes State Beach. You'll find features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes from Monterey Bay
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

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 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 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
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

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