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

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Blacks Beach Retreat , steps to Twin Lakes Beach, Free WiFi

Fully equipped kitchen, dining for 4 inside and 4 outside.

Vaulted ceiling in living room with ceiling fan

Living Room with down filled Queen Sofa Sleeper.

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Location
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2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Pool
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Dryer

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Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz Harbor
‪2 min drive‬
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
‪6 min drive‬
Santa Cruz Wharf
‪6 min drive‬
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Mediterranean 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. bath and beach towels, linens and down quilts. There are two master bedrooms (California king & two extra long twin beds) with full baths upstairs and balconies. 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

Property manager

Laurie

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Parties and weddings are not allowed.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

Twin Lakes State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Santa Cruz Harbor - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Main Beach - 12 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastside Santa Cruz holiday home is steps from Lincoln Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Twin Lakes State Beach and Sunny Cove Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andy R.

10 Apr 2025

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

Santa Cruz Getaway

Great spot just steps to the beach. Pet friendly, very clean and comfortable. Wish we stayed longer!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

7 Apr 2025

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

Great location

Our family of 4 enjoyed this house for spring break. Great location with easy walk to the beach. Very comfortable property with everything we needed.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

16 Mar 2025

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

Wonderful. We'll be back!

A group of old friends rented this little gem of a house for the weekend. Beautifully laid out, very comfortable and well appointed. Great beds. Plenty of room inside and out. 2 minute walk to Blacks beach. One of the best places I have rented for a mini vacation.Thank you Laurie!! We hope you'll have us back again

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H.

10 Mar 2025

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

Perfect weekend

The house was well appointed and had everything we needed. Close to beach and it is a dead end street so not a lot of traffic.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine M.

13 Feb 2025

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

Wonderful!!!

Laurie is great and her house was perfect for our visit to Santa Cruz.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ken s.

21 Jan 2025

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

Review

Great place great location just a half dozen house from beach

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

8 Jan 2025

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

Fantastic house doors down from the beach!

This is one of our favorite rental properties in Santa Cruz and Laurie is a fantastic host! The house is adorable and well adorned. Fantastic east side location and close to everything we love about Santa Cruz! Recommend highly.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann m.

8 Dec 2024

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

Wonderful week

Amazing location, beach was great, house perfect

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kari s.

5 Dec 2024

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

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.

4 Dec 2024

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

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.

26 Nov 2024

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

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.

12 Oct 2024

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

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.

3 Oct 2024

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

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

Dawn M.

2 Oct 2024

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

Great little place

Comfortable little house. Close to everything but also out of the craziness by the boardwalk.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

27 Aug 2024

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

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.

9 Aug 2024

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

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.

5 Aug 2024

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

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.

8 July 2024

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

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.

7 July 2024

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

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.

3 June 2024

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

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.

30 May 2024

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

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.

13 May 2024

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

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.

18 Apr 2024

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

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.

15 Apr 2024

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

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.

11 Mar 2024

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Laurie

We are a family of four that love the ocean, Boardwalk, Wharf, Surfing and everything about Santa Cruz.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property so our sons could participate in the Junior Lifeguard Program which is run on Twin Lakes Beach and for a family get away. We have spent many Summers and vacations here and really enjoy the location.

What makes this property unique

Live like a local on this quiet residential street that is steps to the beach, local farmers market and many unique restaurants. Relax in our private backyard patio while listening to the waves and sea life.

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Convertible bed(s)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property