4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and an easy walk to the Boardwalk

Santa Cruz, California
$697 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

We continue using a “HypoCleanse HOCL all Natural’’ ELECTROSTATIC DISINFECTION process which has been “approved by the EPA’’. This is done before and after every guest.

You may choose to bring your own bedding, towels, disposable plates, cups and utensils, spices, etc. Anything to make your stay more comfortable. Please, NO sleeping bags.

There will be 1 roll of paper towels and 1 roll of bathroom tissue to start your stay.

Cleaned andsanitized bedding, towels, blankets and kitchen cloths are supplied.

Parking is first available on the street. You can parallel park in front of the garage.

PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL with any questions.

There are NEW dual pane Windows/Blinds and interior/exterior paint and New Queen memory foam beds.

Welcome to your home away from home where your family or friends can spend a relaxing vacation.

We supply EVERYTHING to get your vacation started. Linens, towels, bedding and a moderate startup supply of paper products.

You supply FOOD & SPICES, CLOTHES, PERSONAL ITEMS, FIREWOOD and additional paper products for longer stays.

Arbor House Santa Cruz Beach Cottage Vacation Rental in Santa Cruz California, is a 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath private residence that can accommodate 2 to 4 Adult guests comfortably and a Family of 6 easily.

Rent for one weekend or a couple weeks throughout the year. We are just four houses away and 150 steps to Twin Lakes State Beach, Santa Cruz on the Monterey Bay Sanctuary.

Just steps away are Dining, Drinks, Boating and Entertainment on the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. There will be no reason to leave the neighborhood!

As you sit on the raised backyard deck of our Cottage, watch boats come and go from the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor. In the distance you will hear the Sea Lions on the Santa Cruz Pier, and the adults and children laughing and screaming as they ride the Circa 1924 Giant Dipper on the famous 100 Year Old Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. A 7 minute drive or a 1.20 mile walk. There is also a 'Summer Season' water taxi that will glide you across the Yacht Harbor to get you on your walk to the Beach Boardwalk a bit faster. 11:00 to 6:00 pm summer weekends and holidays though Labor Day.

Take Kayaking excursions on the Bay or a Chardonnay II Tour, go Wine Tasting or take the Skunk Train into the Santa Cruz Mountains!

There are so many things to see and do in Santa Cruz, on the Monterey Bay and surrounding area that you'll want to re-book your next stay right away!

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Day Bed
  • GENERAL

    At Least 80% Organic Food Composting Locally Sourced Food Is Prioritized Recycling Unit Size: 943 Sq Ft (88 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended No Onsite Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Bicycle On Site Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Kayak On Site Mountain Biking Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Music Library Stereo Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board Phone Safe
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    3 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Cobblestone Flooring In Public Areas Gravel Flooring In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: OUTSIDE The Cottage ONLY. Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Lori P.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2026

    Stayed Jun 12, 2026

    Our family had a wonderful long weekend stay here. So close to Twin Lakes State Beach, the harbor and nearby restaurants. The neighborhood was very quiet and parking was easy. Checking in and out directions were clear and correspondence with the host was responsive and helpful.

  • Alfonso C.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2026

    Stayed Jun 6, 2026

    Great location, loved it!

  • Jessica G.

    Submitted May 22, 2026

    Stayed May 2, 2026

    Beautiful home just a few steps from the beach. Very clean and comfortable with a cute beachside/nautical theme. Should include more details on how to use the key code and that it expires at 11 am on checkout - on the dot.

  • Katie C.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2026

    Stayed Apr 17, 2026

    Best stay! Family friendly, clean, everything you need. Host was excellent with communication and accommodating to our early arrival. Would definitely recommend this cozy cottage. 2 min walk to restaurants and beach made for minimal driving while also making breakfast and dinners on the deck. This stay was excellent for my 40th!

  • Raj e.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2026

    Stayed Apr 10, 2026

    We had a wonderful time at this property. The host was incredibly responsive and helpful. The location is perfect for a relaxing beach and dining. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Would definitely book again!

  • Ellen C.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2026

    Stayed Apr 3, 2026

    The house is a very cute and comfortable bungalow; the pictures don’t do it justice. We were so close to the beach we could hear the waves and easily walk or bike to restaurants. We loved the area and hope to return soon!

  • Dottie K.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2026

    Stayed Mar 26, 2026

    Thank you so much for letting us stay in your wonderful home! Everything about it was perfect for us. The house, the beach, and for us the closeness to our son just a few blocks away could not have been better.

  • Jennifer C.

    Submitted Mar 21, 2026

    Stayed Mar 18, 2026

    This quaint, small cottage was perfect for a beach getaway trip. We loved how close it is to the beach, Java Junction and Crows Nest.

  • Sarah N.

    Submitted Mar 18, 2026

    Stayed Mar 14, 2026

    Loved the short walk to the beach! Everything was in perfect order and fit our family of 5 perfectly. It was nice to come back somewhere cozy at the end of a busy day.

  • Karen B.

    Submitted Nov 13, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Beautifully cozy! Loved the location and the property!

  • Kathy P.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Great place for a weekend getaway. Close to the ocean and great restaurants. Very clean and comfortable. Every supply we needed, beach, meals, sleeping, etc.! Host was wonderful and very accessible. We would definitely go back!

  • Ryan C.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Great location. Everything was great. Great communication and very accomodating.

  • Jamie W.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    Travelled with my family and this was cottage fit us perfectly. Loved the Marina view from back deck and the short walk to the beach. The neighborhood had everything we needed and was easy to get anywhere in town. Also, appreciated all the amenities - beach toys, chairs, outdoor shower. Would be lucky to get to come back.

  • Nancy M.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 27, 2025

    The cottage is very charming and has a warm,cozy feeling. It is not fancy but nicely decorated. We enjoyed the deck where we could relax outside and where we had many meals.The location is excellent, only steps from the beach. In terms of the cookware, it would be advisable for the owners to purchase new pans.all the other cookware was fine. In summary, my son and I really enjoyed our stay at the cottage and thought it a great place.

  • Sinda M.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    Perfect little spot for a quick get away!

  • Ben C.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2025

    Stayed Aug 6, 2025

    amazing place to stay, our daughters favorite!!! We go every year & have stayed in many places & this is by far a revisit!!!

  • William M.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    Our family enjoyed our stay at the Arbor House as we have done in the past. It is a perfect combination of fantastic location, amenities and charm. The back deck is glorious, and the whole place feels like home. We will definitely return.

  • Cody B.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Love the house and location!

  • Julia M.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Terrific place! Extremely clean and absolutely can’t beat the location.

  • Pam B.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 4, 2025

    My siblings and I get together annually in our home town. This year we stayed in the little yellow house next to my nephew's. It's typical of the area, small and cozy. It had everything we needed. Thanks for having us!

  • Katie K.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 10, 2025

    Lovely and quaint, beautiful views and all accommodations met our needs.

  • Maria L.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed May 10, 2025

    Cute and cozy beach cottage. Great location! Easy check in / check out process. Great communication!

  • Charlie Y.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    A perfectly situated cottage for a visit to Santa Cruz. The cottage was exactly as described on the site. It was cozy, comfortable and had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend away.

  • Wolf O.

    Submitted May 23, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    Great House and Location. The girls had a great time for the weekend and lived this place. Walk to beach, bonfires and restaurants. Plenty space for 4 and great amenities.

  • Mark L.

    Submitted May 22, 2025

    Stayed Apr 12, 2025

    We had a great time. No complaints

  • Melia N.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    We love the location of this house! Only a couple blocks to the beach and to restaurants at the harbor. A great beach house! The only problem was that the back bedroom got very cold at night and we could not find any heat source in there. We would still return to this place though, the location is worth it!

  • Patricia D.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Arbor House during the Thanksgiving holiday - we loved that it was close to the beach and other amenities. This was our second stay in this lovely cottage and I would highly recommend it - the check in and out was easy and the host was very accommodating! Thank you!!!

  • Laura D.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2024

    Stayed Oct 31, 2024

    We enjoyed our time at the cottage and hope to stay there again!

  • Peter B.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 16, 2024

    Nice place in great neighborhood. Small , but efficient.

  • Dominique B.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    It was wonderful. The house was so clean and cozy. It was everything the listing said it would be. The beach was so close and the sounds of the ocean from the back deck was heaven. We will be back again soon.

  • Lindsay C.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    The cottage fit our family of four perfectly.

  • Rich E.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    This small home is accurately described and photographed in the advertisement, and is kept to the highest standards of cleanliness. It takes maybe two minutes to stroll down to the beach and marina area, where there are also a couple of restaurants and a coffee shop. Ideal! The area requires street parking, but we had no problem finding a spot very close by. Mattresses and pillows in the bedrooms were quite comfortable, and we heard no nighttime noise in the neighborhood. It’s an older home, so all rooms are somewhat small… notably the bathroom. We had a great time staying here, but made a key mistake: we should’ve booked a couple more nights!

  • Cathy H.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2024

    Stayed Sep 24, 2024

    Cute house, spotless, comfortable, welcoming. We love staying here.

  • Claudia U.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    We love this gem of a cottage. We have been coming here almost every summer for the last 6 years or so. My daughter is a teen now! As long as we can, we will keep coming back. It feels like a home away from home. Scott couldn’t be nicer. The location is amazing. I highly recommend this lovely cottage!

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$697+
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