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On the beach
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
On the beach

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Santa Cruz, CA
  • Twin Lakes State Beach
    2 min walk
  • Taqueria Michoacan
    3 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Metro Center
    5 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    46 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

With a stay at this vacation home in Santa Cruz (Eastside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This beach vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Twin Lakes State Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lincoln Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 2 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 2 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive
  • Seabright Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 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.

Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach!

Contemporary home that steps to the private end of Twin Lakes Beach. Blacks Beach has great swimming, surfing and skim boarding. Walk to the Harbor, Crow's Nest, Como di Lago, The kind Grind Coffee Shop and other great spots. Bike rentals available. Our house is fully equipped for your enjoyment. luxury towels, linens and down quilts. There are two master bedrooms (California king & two extra long twin beds) with full baths upstairs and balconies that have ocean view. There is a queen sofa bed downstairs with a half bath. The kitchen is fully equipped and there is indoor dining room seating for four and outdoor seating.

A warm outdoor shower is located on the side yard and there is a tropical secluded patio in the backyard with gas BBQ, dining table and chairs. Skim boards, boogie boards and beach toys are provided. This home is perfect for two couples or a family. (2-6 occupancy). We will accept pets upon approval but there is an additional fee. Parties and Weddings are not allowed.
Discounted monthly rates available, please inquire.
Keywords: House, Beach, Surfing, monthly rental, Vacation, Santa Cruz, relaxing, quiet, close to beach
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and a playground. Recreational activities include rock climbing nearby, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Laurie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Blacks Beach Retreat wi-fi Harbor Steps Twin Lakes Beach House
Blacks Beach Retreat wi-fi Harbor Steps Twin Lakes Beach
Blacks Beach Retreat wi-fi Harbor Steps Twin Lakes Beach House
Blacks Beach Retreat wi-fi Harbor Steps Twin Lakes Beach House
Blacks Beach Retreat wi-fi Harbor Steps Twin Lakes Beach

Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 188 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ann m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week
Amazing location, beach was great, house perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kari s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite place in Santa Cruz
This is our favorite place in Santa Cruz. Laurie's home is cozy and comfortable, half a block from the beach. She's made sure the check-in process is easy, and is always available should you have any questions/concerns. F
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H., Portland OR

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach House
We love the east side of Santa Cruz! We can’t wait to come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property with good floor plan.
This was a conveniently located quiet neighborhood. Each bedroom had a private bath and there was good separation between the bedrooms. I would have preferred a double or queen bed in the 2nd bedroom for my group, but the twin beds would work really well for families with kids. I would gladly stay at this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place in Santa Cruz
We loved staying here — adorable house and amazing proximity to a great beach. The "loaner" beach items at the house were so thoughtful...thanks for the beach towels, chairs, wagon, wetsuits and boogie board!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Home
Enjoyed our stay, as always. Home is clean and located perfectly to enjoy Santa Cruz
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway on the coast
This is our 4th year in a row staying here. We come at the end of summer each year and love the location, the house, and big plus for us is that it’s also pet friendly. The owner is personal and very helpful. Super clean and wonderful having beach chairs, wagon, beach towels, and even wet suits in the garage. Location is less than a 5 min walk to a wonderful beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a Delightful Beach House!
The house is open, bright and sunny, and it was so clean and inviting. Everything we needed to enjoy our stay at the beach was provided, beyond what we could have imagined we even needed. We had the best vacation in years, the house is so close to the beach. We would definitely return to this location, wonderful host, beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful beach home
Such a wonderful house, and the host provided everything! Path to a not-crowded beach less than half a block away, with cart, beach towels, beach umbrella, and even frisbees ready to go. Soap and shampoo, dishwashing and laundry detergent already there. And such a clean, cute property! Quiet and peaceful. Felt like home, and we hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming beach house
Our family of 4 and dog stayed for 3 nights and found the place to be fantastic. Clean and welcoming, spacious and peaceful. An idyllic little yard in back and steps from the dog-friendly beach really made the stay homey. Thanks for your excellent hosting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay
As expected, we had another fabulous stay at Laurie’s beach house. Can’t wait to return next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

christi C., morgan hill

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House,Amazing Location
The house was awesome. Clean, spacious, and well-stocked. The beach was less than a minute's walk. Will definitely rent here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to everything.
The only thing that would have made this a better trip were if it had been warmer outside. We had a nice stay, I would make one recommendation and that would be have some blinds or drapes on the shower windows. Odd there isn’t anything covering the large shower windows.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Even better than the photos. Warm, inviting, comfortable home. Had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place to Relax and Enjoy a Seaside Retreat
My daughter and her 4 year-old came from Indiana to visit for a week. The house is charming, immaculate and cozy. It is located literally steps from the nearby beach. My daughter-in-law and her two children could only join us for a day but the kids made the most of being so close to the beaches and near-by Capitola, where the quaint shops and friendly people reminded me of the days I took my children to body surf nearby. We also visited Monterey and Carmel during a couple of the days and left feeling refreshed and with many happy memories. I hope to reserve the house again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot by the beach
This was a perfect spot for a short getaway. Check in was very easy and the place was more spacious than I had imagined.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home and location
This place is great. A short walk to the beach, corner store, and restaurants. Very spacious, you may not think so from the picture of the front but it is!!! Easy check in and great communication. Lots of amenities for the beach and an outdoor shower. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful beach house!
This was our first time renting this property, and we’re so glad that we did! Really darling and very well appointed. Plenty of room for our family of four and our dogs. Amazing location – half a block from Black Beach and walking distance to restaurants that we love. Wonderful property manager! Can’t wait to rent it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Beautiful,clean, loved the location. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving weekend
Great house for a weekend at the beach on thanksgiving. Cute, clean, fully equipped and proximity to the beach, and restaurants was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite getaway in Santa Cruz
We've stayed several times at Laurie's home in Santa Cruz. It's cozy, clean and very confortable. We love its proximity to the beach. The communication with Laurie has always been great. Highly recommended. We will be back. Thanks, Laurie!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H., Portland OR

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
We love going to Santa Cruz! This house was clean, comfortable and in a great location! We already booked again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blacks Beach
As advertised, would stay again. One note is the BR’s are all up a flight of stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing beach time getaway
Beautiful house in a lovely neighborhood walking distance to the beach. We had a wonderful time, and hope to stay here again some day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Beach Getaway
This house is exactly like the pictures, very clean and comfortable. Located 1/2 block from a very pretty beach. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023