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Twin Lakes Beach House

Vacation home with kitchen, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Dining
Beach nearby
TV, fireplace, offices
Twin Lakes Beach House, situated across from Twin Lakes State Beach and in the heart of the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor, offers a spacious 3-bedroom retreat with plenty of natural light. Unwind in the Italian-style exterior courtyard or enjoy views of Twin Lakes and the Santa Cruz Harbor from your master suite.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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.

Twin Lakes Beach House

VR PERMIT # 191102  expires 5/16/2029

Welcome to Twin Lakes Beach House – Your Family’s Dream Beach Getaway
Just steps from the soft sand and surf of Twin Lakes State Beach, and nestled in the heart of the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor, this spacious and sunlit 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is designed with family connection, coastal adventure, and total relaxation in mind.

Whether you're building sandcastles with your kids, exploring the harbor, or winding down with sunset beach walks, this home is the perfect retreat for families seeking the magic of Santa Cruz living.

Inside, you’ll find a bright and recently remodeled kitchen (2021)—perfect for preparing family-style meals—alongside a cozy great room and dining area ideal for gathering together. Upstairs, all three bedrooms feature beautiful views of Twin Lakes Beach. The oversized primary suite boasts a California King bed and a panoramic view of both the beach and the harbor—a serene spot to unwind after a day of fun.

Step Outside & Make Memories
Open the doors to a charming Italian-style courtyard, complete with a dining area and BBQ setup—ideal for family dinners under the stars. When you're ready for sand between your toes, simply head across the street to Twin Lakes Beach where you can enjoy beach volleyball, bonfire pits, and the soothing soundtrack of ocean waves.

Adventure & Entertainment at Your Fingertips
From the beach to the harbor, there’s no shortage of excitement. Take a stroll to the Crow's Nest Restaurant, where families can enjoy live music, summer beach parties, and great local fare. Looking for a truly memorable outing? Sail along the coastline on the Chardonnay II, a 70-foot yacht offering breathtaking views and unforgettable family sunset cruises.

Why Book With Beachnest Vacation Rentals?
Twin Lakes Beach House is professionally managed by Beachnest Vacation Rentals, a locally owned and operated company we pride ourselves on making sure each guest feels cared for and at home. Whether it's a restaurant recommendation, a special request, or a last-minute need—we’re just down the road and here to help.

Highlights:

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms – sleeps families comfortably
Fully equipped and newly remodeled kitchen
Breathtaking beach and harbor views from the upper level
Italian-style courtyard with BBQ – perfect for gatherings
Directly across the street from Twin Lakes State Beach
Steps from the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor and local favorites
Managed by Beachnest – local, responsive, and guest-focused

Twin Lakes Beach House isn’t just a place to stay – it’s where unforgettable family memories begin. Book your Santa Cruz escape today!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

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, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Twin Lakes House Santa Cruz
The Twin Lakes Beach House!
Twin Lakes Beach House Santa Cruz
Twin Lakes Beach House Steps to the Sand!
Twin Lakes Beach House Private vacation home
Twin Lakes Beach House Private vacation home Santa Cruz
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood 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 cycling and mountain biking.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Harbor Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brady's Yacht Club - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Senor Teds - ‬4 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Twin Lakes Beach House located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this vacation 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.

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Reviews

Twin Lakes Beach House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Elliot D.

Disliked: Communication

Not happy with their responsiveness

They’ve completely missed the mark and responsiveness. They have not responded to text, call, voicemail or email on a follow up from a stay. Completely ignored me. Find an alternative
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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!