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Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Dining
2 bedrooms, memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Exterior
Santa Cruz is home to The Yellow Beach Cottage, a cozy haven with two bedrooms and a separate TV room featuring an American Leather sofa sleeper. Unwind in the full kitchen or take advantage of the nearby restaurants within walking distance. But what truly sets this cottage apart is its expansive deck offering spectacular ocean views.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views

The Yellow Beach Cottage is a darling cottage with accommodations for 6. The cottage has two bedrooms. One bedroom has a king-size bed, and the other bedroom has two twin beds that can be converted into a king-size bed. There is a separate TV room that contains a queen-size bed. There is one full bath with a walk-in shower. There is also a nice full kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

The Yellow Beach Cottage is located at one of the best beaches in Santa Cruz and is within walking distance to numerous restaurants. Most importantly, the cottage has an amazing large deck that takes full advantage of the spectacular ocean view.

VR Permit # 211329

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching 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: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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
Property Registration Number 111444

Property is also known as

Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views Cottage
Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views Santa Cruz
Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views Cottage Santa Cruz

About the neighborhood

Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harbor Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Brady's Yacht Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastside Santa Cruz cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lincoln Beach and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Twin Lakes State Beach and Harbor Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay!! We can’t wait to get back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

alex g.

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

Great weekend stay

Had a great stay, pictures are acurate. Responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine C.

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

Great location

Loved this cottage! Perfect location for beach time, boardwalk fun, and relaxing on the deck. Great spot for family vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Spring break 2025

We had an amazing family trip
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Best ocean and beach view

This is just the best place for beach access, views of ocean and beach and fantastic sunsets. Easy six block walk to good restaurants at the harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Great place - great location!

House was great - great location, clean and well stocked. Will look to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Johannes R.

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

A nice weekend in Santa Cruz

We enjoyed the great location of the house and the beach next to it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

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

Wonderful Quiet Cottage

This is our second time staying here and my family loves it! The kitchen is well stocked and the view is wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber P.

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

Great spot

Very nice house. The location is wonderful. Roght next to the beach. The back deck has great views of the ocean. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view

Had a very nice time and will definitely be back again. Beautiful view, close to all the places we love.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

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

Twin Lakes cottage

The stay was great. Right next to the beautiful beach and harbor. House was terrific. Parking could be tight. Balcony view was awesome. Good location. Great accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah B.

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

Beautiful house in a perfect Beach location.

The house was clean, kid friendly and well maintained. The layout made it easy to enjoy time together as a family but also have privacy if needed. The views and access to the beach were stunning. Amazing location and amazing house. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross G.

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

Great Beech House

We stayed at this place last weekend. Wonderful location and the deck did not disappoint. Tim was a great host. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aida M.

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

Wonderful beach house

We loved everything, the house was very clean, well stocked,we cooked and bbq. We enjoyed the beautiful view from a large deck and easy access to the beach. Amazing views from living room, dining room and master bedroom. We give it a 5+ on everything and will be back this summer. Highly recommend it. Our stay was from February 23 thru 25th Aida
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

Lovely Home

We enjoyed our visit to this lovely home. It was a joy to be so close to the beach and the attention to detail within the home made it feel very intentional and high quality. The only thing that I would want others to know that although this home faces the gorgeous shore it also backs up to a very busy street and there was considerable traffic noise from 7am - 7pm. Not a dealbreaker, just something to note.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

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

Making Memories!

My family stayed in this charming house, and it was better than we hoped. We had everything we needed, plenty of space for four of us and convenient parking. The views from the deck were spectacular and the beach and harbor close enough to walk to. Very comfortable and clean and great place to make memories! The owner Tim was very responsive and made sure everything was in order. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

david l.

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

Great cottage right overlooking Twin Lakes

Nicely updated and decently stocked rental. Amazing views of the beach and literally just steps from the beach. The deck is optimized for the beautiful views with adirondack chairs, a table with umbrella and recliners.The cottage is clean and with 2 parking spots in the alley behind. Only nit are the beds are older and could use updating, but everything else about the rental was great. The host was also very communicative and responsive when we had some questions or issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Graduation Weekend

We booked this place on the weekend my daughter was graduating from UCSC. Real cute cottage! Loved the view of the beach! Had everything we needed. Wished we could of stayed longer. Only issue was parking my Toyota Tundra - had to maneuver to fit in space - not a prob for mod size suvs . Thank you for a memorable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

So Peaceful

We stayed here for 5 days and loved it. It is very welcoming and has everything you need. We cooked a little and this place had all the essentials for coffee and even EVVO. The beds were super comfortable and we were able to do laundry and spend a lot of time with our family. CA had unprecedented storms and cold the entire time we were there, but we made use of the puzzles and games. The view was still great and we wish we could have spent any time on that wonderful porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Ernesto N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good but not great

Cleanliness could have been better. Refrigerator was not clean and trash remained in the trash can. Couch had some trash between cushions. Bathrooms are really tight on space. King sized bed was a little too big for the room and a little lumpy. The location was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patie M., Ashland, Oregon

Great location, great home, we had a blast!

Tim has a beautiful cottage, fully updated in a fabulous location. Just a few steps to the sand and ocean this was a great place for us to stay. Kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could need, just bring your food and drinks, Nice flooring, wall of windows facing the surf, open floor plan, big dining table. Main bedroom with king and second bedroom with two twins that can be pushed together. Back bedroom has tv and comfy pull out bed. It was really comfortable which I was not expecting. Bathrooms were fully updated. We will make this our spot in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

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

Incredible Beach Getaway

My wife, 5 year old daughter, and I stayed at this property and we could not have asked for a better place to spend a long weekend at the beach! The location and short walk down the stairs to the beach was perfect for our family. The view from the deck is absolutely gorgeous. The house was tastefully appointed, kitchen was beautiful and contained everything we needed, the bedrooms were nice with comfortable beds, and the internet was fast. We really appreciated the private parking spots, and my wife and I can't stop talking about how gorgeous the views were. We had no complaints at all and plan to visit again in the future. My only note is the location might not be ideal for someone with difficulty climbing stairs if you plan on spending time on the beach, however anyone would find it easy to enjoy the view from the deck, regardless of mobility restrictions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

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

Perfect location

The house is a bit dated, and be aware that there is no AC…. But we came in the height of summer and it wasn’t a problem. But really, you’re renting this place for it’s location & that was perfection. Everyone in our party (ranged from 3 to 73) was able to get up and down the rock path which is steps from the front door! The owner was great to communicate with & we had an absolute blast! Parking in SC can be a nightmare and renting this place gave us 4 spots (2 in the back of the house and 2 we took at 6am when they were empty). Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Beautiful View

Our stay was just about perfect. The weather cooperated with rain only during our day of our departure. The gas fireplace is wonderful in the chilly weather. Beach access was a a little further than we expected but due to the storms this winter there was a lot of water so we couldn't walk down the closest trail to the cottage. The beds are all very cozy! Three bedrooms but no couch bed. TV s worked great, but I brought my fire stick anyways. Fully stocked with laundry and dishwashing detergent, fancy hand soap, sponges, toilet paper, paper towels even some spices. Could use a teapot to boil water but there are many different pots and pans. Bring your own beach towels. Outside on the side of the cottage there is a storage bend with beach chairs one umbrella and a couple boogie boards which are all in good shape. Beach boardwalk just down the street. Great vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M.

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

Twin Lakes Beach House

Cute cottage, well appointed, nice location. The deck overlooking the ocean is huge. It would be nice if there was some sort of an outdoor sectional with a gas fire pit to sit by when it's cold outside. But there is an indoor fireplace which was really nice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025