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Twin Lakes Beach House

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Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Twin Lakes Beach House

VR PERMIT # 191102  expires 5/16/2029

Welcome to the Twin Lakes Beach House – Your Family’s Dream Beach Getaway!

Located just across the street from Twin Lakes State Beach and nestled within the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor, the Twin Lakes Beach House is the perfect home for your family’s beach vacation. This spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is filled with natural light and offers plenty of room for everyone to relax and enjoy the fun of Santa Cruz.

The recently remodeled kitchen (2021) is perfect for preparing family meals, and the open great room and dining area on the main level make it easy to gather together. Upstairs, you’ll find the three bedrooms, all with views of Twin Lakes State Beach. The master suite is oversized and offers a California King bed, with beautiful views of the beach and the Santa Cruz Harbor—a perfect spot to relax after a day of outdoor fun.

Step outside into the Italian-style courtyard, where your family can enjoy dinner al fresco, host a BBQ, or just relax with the gentle sea breeze. Afterward, head across the street to Twin Lakes Beach, where you can enjoy a firepit, roast marshmallows, and listen to the waves as the day winds down.

Endless Family Fun at the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor and Nearby Beaches
The Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor is just steps away, offering endless activities for families and friends. Twin Lakes Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Santa Cruz, perfect for family fun with beach volleyball nets, bonfire pits, and plenty of space to play.

For even more excitement, check out The Crow's Nest restaurant, just a short walk away, where you can enjoy fresh seafood daily. During the summer months, The Crow's Nest hosts incredible beach parties on Thursday evenings with live entertainment, beach dancing, an outdoor bar, and tasty BBQ.

If you’re looking for a unique adventure, take a family cruise through Monterey Bay aboard the Chardonnay's Charters 70-foot sailing yacht. Experience the beauty of the coastline while enjoying a relaxing sunset cruise with a glass of wine or a soft drink in hand.

Twin Lakes Beach House is more than just a place to stay—it’s a gateway to a perfect family beach vacation, with endless activities right at your doorstep. Book your stay today and make lasting memories at this beautiful home by the beach!

Property manager

Beachnest Property Management & Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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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

No 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. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seabright Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Main Beach - 12 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stagnaro Bros - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Twin Lakes Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Twin Lakes Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Twin Lakes Beach House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Twin Lakes Beach House located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is steps from Harbor Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Harbor and Lincoln Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

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

Perfect Holiday

Our family spent Thanksgiving there and the courtyard made a great gathering area for dinner. The location was great and the house was spacious and well kept. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W., Montville, NJ

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

Great location and space

Great property. Location is perfect. Wish they had cable...
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Wonderful home close to the beach

Thank you so much to the owners of this beautiful home! The amazing thing is it didn't feel like a rental but like our own home. Comfortable and close to the beach. Our family has stayed at many rentals over the past 20 years and we all thought this was the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stig N.

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

Moms 85th

We had a great stay at this house. Not everyone stayed at the house but those of us that did enjoyed it. Do bring ear plugs if you’re a lite sleeper because the is a fair amount of street noise. We did a lot of cooking & dinning while there and the kitchen was extremely well stocked with all of our needs. Great location & enjoyed seeing the ocean from the living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

Family gatehering

Lovely property, closer to the beach than I thought it would be. Lovely view of twin Lakes Beach from the living room. Also had a beautiful courtyard where our family gathered and played games. House was very clean and was nicely provisioned. Great kitchen with everything you would need and abundant resources like salt,pepper and coffee. We would like to stay here again. We had 6 adults and 2 littles. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene' V.

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

10/10 Excellent

West H.

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

Twin Lakes

We had a wonderful stay at the Twin Lakes Beach House. The house was spacious, dog friendly and well furnished. It was not only just steps from the beach but was also in easy walking distance to a number of nice restaurants, coffee shops, etc. The garage included bikes, beach games and toys; so there was plenty to keep us occupied. There was a problem with the hot tub, but we were given plenty of notice about the situation before our arrival date and were provided the option of a discounted rate to compensate for the lack of the hot tub or another rental that had a hot tub. We elected to stay and they threw in a gift certificate for a restaurant at the harbor, which we thought was more than fair.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Miguel N.

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

Very roomy and warm.

We like relaxing in the home when we take vacations. It was the best home we have stayed in ever. It was very spacious and comfortable. In addition, the private courtyard was an added bonus. The kids could be outside without us worrying about them. We are definitely returning here next summer. thanks Miguel

10/10 Excellent

Greg J.

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

Great house

We want to stay again soon

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Beach beauty

The home was very clean with nice appointments, everything we needed and more. Perfect for 2 families, and such a great location we hope to return soon!! Thank you for our stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jack D.

Perfect for us

This home is spectacular, beautifully maintained well-stocked kitchen and Three lovely bedrooms and bathrooms, the outside courtyard is also fabulous. Special bonus for us it is only two doors for our daughters house on the same street. It's such a perfect fit for us will do it again next Thanksgiving.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ALEJANDRA H.

This house is in a great location!

The house has a a great open floor plan! With a beautiful master bedroom, hot tub on the upper deck with great ocean views. Walk to the Harbor, the beach, restaurants and more. We stayed here for the weekend with a family of five and it was perfect. Another plus was pets were allowed and the hard scaped yard was great for them to wander around in. I highly recommend this house
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great beach house! Amazing location, spacious, with lots of parking.

This house had everything you could need for an amazing vacation. There is plenty of space to accommodate a large group, it's walking distance to the beach and downtown, has plenty of off street parking, and the perfect courtyard for bbqing and sitting by the fire. There is excellent wifi and entertainment center, a large kitchen for cooking, and a spa on the back deck just outside one of the bedrooms. I couldn't have asked for a better location and home to stay in for the weekend. I'd highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a great vacation in Santa Cruz.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Santa Cruz, CA

Adorable beach house! A lot of amenities, spacious, parking, and extremely close to the beach!

This house was absolutely charming! Extremely spacious and clean. WiFi is on the property. I loved the short walk to the beach and the harbor! The location is close to downtown, the boardwalk, and a lot of great restaurants. The neighborhood does require parking permits, but this house had plenty of off street parking! The courtyard was to die for! It blocked the coastal wind, so you could bbq, hand out, and relax in the yard while enjoying the sunshine! This is great for a family vacation, get together, or a romantic trip away. I recommend this rental and would definitely stay here again! Thank you for the great weekend!

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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