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Outdoor dining
Living area
Interior
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 450.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, Dog ok, 3 Short Blocks To Beach.

Named after local Marine Biologist, Edward F. Ricketts, the Ricketts' Retreat House has a classy Monterey Bay feel . Last house at the end of the street with an enclosed private yard, and naturally, you can see the ocean from the driveway. In 3 blocks, you could be at the fire-pits of Twin Lakes Beach, sailing a boat at the Harbor, or grabbing a bite to eat at the Crow's Nest or Johnny's Harbor side. In one mile, you could be riding the Giant Dipper at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Additionally, the famed Steamer Lane surf spot, West Cliff, Capitola, and UC Santa Cruz's Seymour Marine Discovery Center are within a four-mile radius of the house.

The House is furnished in good taste with all essential amenities including linens, towels, and paper products. The bedroom has a new comfortable queen bed, dresser, closet, adjoining the bright bathroom (with windows) and walk-in shower. Kitchen has a new gas stove/oven, a microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and garbage disposal. Adjoining to the kitchen is a dining area, and the living room with pull out double sofa bed. Gas fireplace with temperature control, 36" Smart TV and WiFi are also present for your enjoyment. House comes ready with a washer and dryer and is essential for beach-goers. The backyard has an amazing hot tub, shower, gas barbecue, outdoor furniture, and the front yard has bistro seating. Parking on street with no permit required, and driveway parking. Enjoy the retreat any time of year.

Bookings for this home are supported by the following platforms: VRBO and AirBnB.

The Ricketts' Retreat House is peaceful, beautiful, and awaiting your arrival :)

Property manager

Jewlia S
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Nice quiet neighborhood.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Up to two dogs allowed with pet fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke of property.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Main Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, Dog ok, 3 Short Blocks To Beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, Dog ok, 3 Short Blocks To Beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, Dog ok, 3 Short Blocks To Beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, Dog ok, 3 Short Blocks To Beach. located?

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 118 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Little Cottage By The Sea
We had a lovely stay at this charming Santa Cruz cottage. Nestled at the end of a quiet street, it felt peaceful yet centrally located. While the listing highlighted walkability, the main road nearby had little shoulder and no close crosswalks. Once across, we enjoyed a nice harbor walk, but we mostly drove since everything was nearby.The cottage is adorable, with succulents and a vibrant fuchsia bush by the door. The outdoor shower wasn’t used due to the season, but the private, clean hot tub was a highlight—we soaked twice a day! Inside, the bungalow has a cozy beachy charm, with original oak floors and a propane stove resembling a fireplace. We used the coffee pot and kettle but ate out at the many great restaurants. The bed was comfortable, and the space felt welcoming.A couple of things could be improved: the towels were thin and small, and a cozy throw blanket would have been nice for reading. The owners were very responsive to small maintenance needs. Overall, our stay was relaxing, quiet, and delightful. We loved coming back to this sweet cottage after exploring and would happily stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Santa Cruz trip
We had a great time at this cottage. It's an easy walk down to the beach. The place is cozy with nice outdoor space. The hot tub was wonderful, seems brand new. The parking is a bit tight being on a narrow dead-end street, but also quiet. Overall, very nice place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Bungalow
This place was great. Located at end of dead end road, it was quiet ans we felt safe the entire time. Hot tube was wonderful, and it is just a short walk to beach. The 4 stars had to do with kitchen. The dishwasher was full of dishes when we arrived the inside of microwave was littered with crumbs. Otherwisw this place was ideal for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week!
This was our second time staying at this cozy cottage and we loved it more this time! Has everything you need to cook for yourselves when you don’t want to eat out..Very quiet end of the street, well, except for the falling acorns from this big beautiful tree…lol..will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Labor Day
Nice clean house. Great hot tub and grill. Small but cozy. Great temperature with windows open. Perfect size for our family of 3 over holiday weekend. Quiet small street. Walking distance to Marina and Crow’s Nest Market and Restaurant. Multiple seating areas are nice although one more cozy seating area near hot tub would be an improvement. We’d stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and welcoming home
This little cottage was perfectly located for a long weekend in Santa Cruz. We were within walking distance of the Boardwalk, which is where we took the train to the Mountain Sol music festival. We forgot sugar for our coffee and were delighted to find some in the cupboard. Great stay and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return Guests
We love love love this place & will return yet again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lazy summer dayz
Quick trip before school starts and couldn’t of asked for a more perfect place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage!
It is small but very comfortable and perfect for a couple. The location is wonderful, quiet and a short walk to the beach. The hot tub was in pristine condition and a nice bonus. We have nothing negative to say about this place and are looking forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Clean and comfortable house and property in a great location. My dog and I enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelson P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home!
Perfect for the two of us. Very clean and good location.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Beach Cottage
Loved staying in this cottage. Great location & everything I needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really wonderful weekend
The lovely bungalow is even more lovely in person than the photos show! Usually it’s the other way around! The yard is spacious and beautiful; the house and bedroom is cozy; everything you need is available and comfortable. The hot tub is great! The location is perfect. It’s a bargain and we’ll be back. So grateful its pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this Area!
Great place to stay. Walking distance to beach and the best brunch restaurant. Quick Ubers to boardwalk and downtown! Will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

jane, Rocklin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the beach!!
Nice place ,could use better T.V. with local stations. Decor is clean and basic. Location is perfect little walk to the beach and dinner, no need to drive. Enjoyed our stay. Very quiet neighborhood. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
This cute, cozy bungalow is perfect! A well-stocked kitchen made it nice to eat in. We enjoyed being off the busy streets but yet were able to get where we wanted by walking. The hot tub was also a pleasure. Glad we were able to stay here for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Well-appointed cottage that was easy to access and on a lovely quiet street. The kitchen had almost all the needed items. The yard was perfect for our pups. The bed and bath were clean and set up wonderfully with soft sheets, comfortable towels, and lovely decor. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute & comfortable little house
Clean, convenient, comfy place. Only complaint is the very narrow driveway. I’d recommend parking in front of the house rather than trying to squeeze your car into the driveway. But you can’t always park in front because other cars park there too sometimes. Other than that, it’s a great little getaway in Santa Cruz, very close to the beach & harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place by the harbor
Cute & clean house, comfortable bed, nice gas fireplace, good little yard for a dog. And a hot tub! My only complaint would be the driveway. It’s really narrow & hard to maneuver into. There are 2 posts about halfway down the length of it, on the right. Watch out for them! Unfortunately I got too close & my car got scraped. I didn’t have anyone in the passenger side of my car; if I had, they could have warned me I was getting too close (but then of course, they wouldn’t have been able to exit the car on that side, it’s so tight!) I gave 4 stars for the overall rating because of this. There is parking in front of the house, which I would recommend instead of the driveway! Otherwise, it’s an awesome, very comfortable place!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Just what we needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home
My son and I had a great time. The location was perfect. The home was cozy and fully equipped with what we needed. The hot-tub was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New years
Fun place just easy to miss from the road parking is super limited.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Dennis A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
unfortunate
This was.a nice small cottage to stay at. Unfortunately we had on the first day of 3 days due to an evacuation notice given by the county. We asked if we could change the dates and use it another time and we were told no. We did not ask for a refund. We thought it might be reasonable due to the circumstances.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jewlia S

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What makes this property unique

Perfect central location. Private, close to all Santa Cruz has to offer. Great for pet owners. Perfect Getaway for a couple or small family.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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