Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach!

Close to the beach

Great place. Pet friendly but lots of stairs for an older dog to go up stairs to the bedrooms. OK, just slow- going. Steps to a wonderful beach

Blacks Beach Retreat has a unique floor plan that offers two bedrooms with an indoor/outdoor feel and if needed a convertible bed downstairs all with their own bathrooms and sense of privacy. The decor is spot on Santa Cruz and the location is perfect is you like to wake up and walk down to a spectacular sweeping view of the Monterey Bay from Steamers and the Wharf to the Santa Lucia Mountains standing behind the Monterey Peninsula. We loved it!! And we absolutely love Santa Cruz.

Our family of four was so happy with this house! A few houses from a wonderful, dog friendly beach, and the inside was great! Everything we needed was there, it was extremely clean, cute, and well stocked! Nice towels, lots of extra linens and blankets, plenty of toilet paper...we just felt well taken care of! Communication was very clear and efficient. Thanks so much!

Very nice house and a great location.

Home was very clean and had everything to make you comfortable during your stay. Location was perfect as well. Can’t wait to comeback again.

Amazing property! Host was awesome on communication & promptness. We’ll be back for sure, great house!

The house was very clean, kitchen very well equipped, beautiful location. Sadly we were not there to relax but will definitely return for that purpose!Thank you Laurie for being so accommodating.

The house was great! We loved the location just steps from the beach and we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay!

Pet friendly property in an excellent location. Very easy access to dog friendly beach just a short walk down the street. Easy drive to the boardwalk, shopping, dining or nearby Capitola. Sofa bed and king bed mattress could stand for an update. Adequate for a few days. Excellent communication with owner/property manager. Beautiful sunsets right from the beach down the street.

House was excellent choice for us -- easy access to the house upon arrival, immediate access to the beach; well-equipped kitchen (LOTS of utensils in the one drawer!) and responsive owner to our needs.We had a specific schedule for our time there and the location of the house was prime for us. Great walking areas; good food options and a GREAT Sunday farmer's market.Clear responsibilities for check-out and lots of space for a couple and more...

Always a great place to stay!

Great house in great location. Host welcoming and easy to work with. Seamless check in and check out.

Nice house but had a disturbing event. When we first got there, my 4-year old granddaughter turned on the tv and it immediately showed porn. And I got lots of questions! Very disturbing!

Amazing! Clean, colorful, with thoughtfully designed spaces that accommodate a variety of preferences and needs. Absolutely beautiful art in every room. My favorite thing was the tiles in the Lifeguard bath upstairs. Laurie was easy to communicate with, and the beach (my favorite in Santa Cruz) is literally six houses away! The outdoor shower was a lifesaver after our multiple trips for sandy feet (human and canine). My only regret is not spending more time lounging in the beatiful backyard. 100% recommend for all ages who don't mind stairs.

One of our absolute favorite vacation rentals of all time! The home is thoughtfully stocked with absolutely everything you will need, including a fully outfitted kitchen, beach towels and wet suits. The house is tastefully decorated and very comfortable. The Eastern King in the back bedroom is great. We didn't try the twin beds. The neighborhood is very quiet. There's a great beach at the end of the block, about a minute's walk from the front door. At the other end of the block is a great bodega where you can pick up basic food items, and some made-to-order meals. Do not miss their delicious and huge breakfast burritos! One is more than enough for two people. It was a great to start the day, feasting at the outdoor dining table, with burritios and fresh fruit and coffee made at home. We love coming to Santa Cruz and were so lucky this home was available during our dates. We met Laurie on check-out as she came to help set up for the next guests. She's lovely! We thank her and will definitely be back!

We had a relaxing, peaceful stay at this quiet beautifully decorated home a few feet from the beach. Most of what we needed was in walking distance. Communication on the property was excellent throughout but there was nothing we had any issues with. Keep a look out for a small toad who hangs out on the back patio, he likes to come out in the evening. Catch a sunset, catch a sunrise and remember you can walk to and from the Crows Nest via Twin Lakes beach during low tide.

Great Stay in SC!

The proximity to the beach makes it such a wonderful stay. It was our second time and we are very grateful.

Amazing location. Comfortable and clean!

We have stayed at Laurie’s beach house 3 times. We love it. From the comfy and cozy house to the location—it’s all perfect. Never have any problems, and Laurie is a great hostess. We look forward to our beach week every year. Have recommended to friends as well.

We enjoyed our stay at Laurie's place. Less than a block from Blacks Beach--our favorite in Santa Cruz--our family felt right at home. Plenty of space for us (there were 6 of us for a couple of the days, plus a one-year-old), as well as a backyard. The beds were comfortable, and Laurie provided plenty of beach chairs and towels, as well as a beach wagon. Having the bbq was a plus, and we found everything we needed when we cooked. I highly recommend Blacks Beach Retreat!

This is the third time staying at Blacks Beach Retreat. It’s walking distance to the beach, a small market for basics, and some restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay

Very close to the beach this was a very very nice house ! Host was reachable and very nice. we had a great time would stay here again.

Perfectly met our needs with our family of four. Thank you for providing all the beach stuff. That made the beach so much more enjoyable.

Wonderful location and home!

The house is in a great location & has comfy beds. Loved having all the beach supplies to use. We were happy to bring umbrellas & chairs down to the beach with us. The decor is a bit dated but that doesn’t take away from the functionality of the home. Overall we would certainly recommend this house to others looking to stay in Santa Cruz.

This house is absolutely perfect. Exactly as pictured/described. Great space and amenities. 1/4 block from a lovely little beach. Some restaurants/market/liquor store/coffee within immediate walking distance, and perfectly situated between downtown Santa Cruz and Capitola. Absolutely loved this place and was very sad to leave. Hope to be back soon.

This cottage is delightful ! Beautifully decorated with all the comforts of home, loved the flowers and succulents on the property. We booked the cottage to elope to the Redwoods! This cottage is perfectly located, within a short distance, to so much activity and beauty! Thank you for being a part of our “happily ever after”.

Great house, very short walk to the beach. We had a wonderful time, and would definately come back.

Such a beautiful home and so comfortable. Beds were comfy and the kitchen well stocked. The back yard was really pleasant and we ate dinner there each night. It was also perfect for the dog. We loved the close proximity to the beach, where we spent many fun moments. We went to the boardwalk which was an easy drive. Also visited Henry Cowell state park, about 25 minutes away, totally worth it. Would definitely stay here again!!!

Great location—very well laid out house and back patio. Very clean and welcoming.

Great spot just steps to the beach. Pet friendly, very clean and comfortable. Wish we stayed longer!

Our family of 4 enjoyed this house for spring break. Great location with easy walk to the beach. Very comfortable property with everything we needed.

A group of old friends rented this little gem of a house for the weekend. Beautifully laid out, very comfortable and well appointed. Great beds. Plenty of room inside and out. 2 minute walk to Blacks beach. One of the best places I have rented for a mini vacation.Thank you Laurie!! We hope you'll have us back again

The house was well appointed and had everything we needed. Close to beach and it is a dead end street so not a lot of traffic.

Laurie is great and her house was perfect for our visit to Santa Cruz.

Great place great location just a half dozen house from beach

This is one of our favorite rental properties in Santa Cruz and Laurie is a fantastic host! The house is adorable and well adorned. Fantastic east side location and close to everything we love about Santa Cruz! Recommend highly.

Amazing location, beach was great, house perfect

This is our favorite place in Santa Cruz. Laurie's home is cozy and comfortable, half a block from the beach. She's made sure the check-in process is easy, and is always available should you have any questions/concerns. F

We love the east side of Santa Cruz! We can’t wait to come back soon!

This was a conveniently located quiet neighborhood. Each bedroom had a private bath and there was good separation between the bedrooms. I would have preferred a double or queen bed in the 2nd bedroom for my group, but the twin beds would work really well for families with kids. I would gladly stay at this property again.

We loved staying here — adorable house and amazing proximity to a great beach. The loaner beach items at the house were so thoughtful...thanks for the beach towels, chairs, wagon, wetsuits and boogie board!

Enjoyed our stay, as always. Home is clean and located perfectly to enjoy Santa Cruz

Comfortable little house. Close to everything but also out of the craziness by the boardwalk.