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Snug Harbor

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Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Snug Harbor

VR PERMIT # 211396 expires 11/18/2026

Welcome to Snug Harbor in Santa Cruz!
Located just steps from the picturesque Yacht Harbor, this beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers stunning, nearly unobstructed views of boats drifting in and out of the harbor. With bright, open spaces, skylights, and plenty of windows, this home is a serene retreat. The cozy living room, complete with a flat-screen HD TV and a warm fireplace, invites you to relax after a day of adventures.

Just across the harbor, enjoy fresh seafood at Johnny’s Harborside Restaurant, or grab daily fresh catches and oysters at H&H Fish. Down the street, experience one of Santa Cruz’s most popular and dog-friendly beaches, Twin Lakes Beach, where you can reserve a fire pit, play volleyball, or relax at one of the seaside cafés. Rent a kayak or paddleboard at the Kayak Connection, just steps from Snug Harbor, and take in the natural beauty of the area.

For mountain biking enthusiasts, enjoy scenic trails at the nearby Forest of Nisene Marks State Park or Wilder Ranch State Park, where you can explore miles of rugged trails. If golfing is more your style, you're in luck! Enjoy a round at DeLaveaga Golf Course, just a 15-minute drive away, or challenge yourself at the renowned Pasatiempo Golf Course, about 20 minutes from the house.

After your adventures, unwind in the quiet, peaceful neighborhood of Snug Harbor, where you can enjoy your private, fully-enclosed backyard with a tropical outdoor shower, a southwest-facing patio for stunning sunset views, or BBQ in the enclosed courtyard. The well-equipped kitchen and large dining area make it easy to prepare and enjoy meals together.

Pet-friendly $35/night/per pet: We welcome dogs under 45 lbs and over 1 year old to join your stay. For pets outside these guidelines, please contact the Beachnest office for approval.

Property manager

Beachnest Property Management & Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Maximum 3 pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seabright Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Main Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Snug Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Snug Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Snug Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Snug Harbor located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelby O.

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

Awesome place

Easy check-in and out process. Very accommodating and when wanting to extend our stay we were able to! House is more upgraded than what the pictures showed. Plenty of space and amazing view. Very good location. Definitely looking to book this place again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Great spot

Prime. Location and adequate accommodations with an awesome backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathryn H.

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

Crows Neat

All in all it was fine. The dishwasher didn’t work so we could not run dishes. Also, the Nextdoor neighbors parties until the early morning. Not very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

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

Love it at Snug Harbor!

Family and pooch just love this house. Location is perfect. Short walk to beach and great restaurants. Short drive to Boardwalk. We have stayed here twice now and can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

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

Wonderful stay

We rented last minute - the property managers were wonderful with my questions. The site is spectacular across from the yacht harbor and a short distance from the beach and great for scenic walks with our dog - this property allows dogs. But it’s pristine and doesn’t have a dog smell or vibe. Well-stocked kitchen (thanks for coffee!) sumptuous towels and linens. All in all a great long weekend. Fireplace made the rainy parts of the weekend very cozy! We loved it. Our family in town made more of it for other guests!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stu & Jackie B., Malibu, California

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

This place has it all!

Clean, comfortable, terrific location with restaurants nearby, a short walk to a beautiful beach, perfectly equipped kitchen, quiet…what more is there to say.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

John E.

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

Snug stay

Overall pleasant and a convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B., Pleasanton, CA

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

Comfortable Gem in Santa Cruz

This location was the perfect holiday getaway for my wife, dog, and me. The house was just the right size, and everything inside was laid out perfectly. Everything we needed and more was readily available. Also, this house was immaculate; we've stayed at many rentals, and this location was the cleanest house ever. The location is perfect; you are a few walking minutes away from the beach, harbor, trails, restaurants, stores, and more. My family will gladly stay here again in the future. I can't recommend it enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug C.

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

Beautiful house and location was perfect

Everyone was so pleasant and helpful .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah Z.

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

Cute, well-appointed house! Great location

The house is cute, well-equipped with everything we needed. I do recommend that the toilet be looked at, it seemed to refill itself every 30 mins. We liked staying here and will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim A., Campbell, CA

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

One of the Best in Santa Cruz

We have rented no less than 10 properties in Santa Cruz over the last decade and this one tops the list as the most fun for our family of teen girls. The location is central to so many activities - beach, harbor, lighthouse, the Boardwalk, surf spots, etc. are all a walk or short bike ride away. With this in mind, the owners have generously provided bikes, beach toys, chairs, even firewood for beach bonfires. The square footage is small but there are 3 outdoor areas to spread out so we never felt cramped and honestly very rarely were indoors. The layout works well and the bunk room has a heavy door that blocks out noise from the rest of the house so the kiddos can sleep. A few things to note that may be relevant is there is no air conditioning which is common for Santa Cruz homes. There are only a few weeks out of the year it is needed but should you happen to be there during one of the few hot weeks you will feel it. Also note that the entrance is up a full flight of stairs so those with mobility challenges may need support. Overall a super fun and comfortable stay. One of our favorites so far in Santa Cruz and we have done many. Thank you for sharing your snug harbor home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine H., Sacramento

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

GREAT HOUSE!!!

We loved this house! Perfect for our little family of 3. Nice view of the harbor and close to a great dining spot - Crow’s Nest! We’d stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Great Place & Location

It was perfect for our family of 3 —any more and it would start getting tight. Wonderful location within walking distance of harbor, beach, market & restaurants. If the weather is nice, plenty of room outside for entertaining. All the interior amenities you’d expect. Safe & Clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica K.

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

Great location, clean and comfortable!

Our family enjoyed the Snug Harbor property for 5 nights. It had all that we needed and then some. They thought of all the touches and things needed during a stay. The location was perfect! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

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

Location, location, location

Lovely home within walking distance of dog-friendly beach and restaurants. Short drive to Boardwalk and Arcade. Perfect family vacation home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Great getaway bungalow

Couldn’t be better
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Can’t wait to come back!

We had the best family vacation at snug harbor! The house location was so perfect! Short walk to restaurants and the beach! Our kids and dogs loved the backyard! Plenty of room for a pack and play in the bedroom! The house had everything we needed! Awesome sand toys, chairs and umbrellas! We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen A., PETALUMA, California

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

Great Beach Cottage

Snug Harbor is a perfect family getaway cozy home, with a great location and all the basic amenities covered!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

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

Cozy harborside getaway

Fantastic location, and very comfortable, fully equipped house
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennie M.

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

Great little bungalow, scary contract from property managers

This property was a wonderful little house directly across the street from the harbor. The property was spotless! The beds comfortable, linens and towels were high end quality. The kitchen was small but very well stocked. My only issue is with the property management company which required signing a 7 page contract with a lot of very detailed restrictions and steep fines for breaking the rules. Also required was documentation from the veterinarian regarding the dog age and size, and flea treatments. The contract stipulated fines for excessive dog shedding! The stated expectation was that, upon leaving, no trace of canine occupancy would be detected. I understand that they want to protect the property but all the paperwork and verbiage was daunting. Not very “dog friendly “…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Ann H.

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

Santa Cruz Stay

Very relaxing atmosphere. Great view of the harbor and short walk to the beach. And very importantly, we could bring our dogs with us. They had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

EMILY S.

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

Adorable cottage near the beach

We loved this little home near the beach. It’s in an excellent location and was nicely updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alicia P.

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

Great get away

Great beach get away. Wonderful location, minutes from a beach and restaurants. Kids loved it as well and it has a spacious yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

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

Amazing Retreat

I loved my stay at Snug Harbor. The home was a perfect retreat for a break from everyday life. It was perfectly and thoughtfully appointed, making for a very comfortable stay. I will be back!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Beachnest Property Management & Vacation Rentals

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Beachnest Vacation Rentals offers you the finest assortment of vacation rentals and beach rentals in Santa Cruz and surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for a fun vacation rental for a week-long family reunion, a family and pet-friendly vacation home, or a romantic getaway – the ultimate vacation experience awaits you in sunny Santa Cruz. Our comfortable, well-maintained and fully furnished vacation rentals provide you with a true home-away-from-home and each property is close to all that Santa Cruz County has to offer. Allow us to help customize your Santa Cruz vacation rental with the amenities that are most important to you – from dramatic oceanfront whitewater views to family and pet-friendly properties, we focus on top-notch customer service from the time you begin your initial inquiry, to the time that you check-out – our highest priority is to exceed your expectations.

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