Cozy Private Beach Bungalow, New Hot Tub, 1 Dog ok, 3 short Blocks To Beach.

Santa Cruz, California
$426 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
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Sleep 4

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Night 2 nights

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Named after local Marine Biologist, Edward F. Ricketts, the Ricketts' Retreat House has a classy Monterey Bay feel . Last house at the end of the street with an enclosed private yard, and naturally, you can see the ocean from the driveway. In 3 blocks, you could be at the fire-pits of Twin Lakes Beach, sailing a boat at the Harbor, or grabbing a bite to eat at the Crow's Nest or Johnny's Harbor side. In one mile, you could be riding the Giant Dipper at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Additionally, the famed Steamer Lane surf spot, West Cliff, Capitola, and UC Santa Cruz's Seymour Marine Discovery Center are within a four-mile radius of the house.

The House is furnished in good taste with all essential amenities including linens, towels, and paper products. The bedroom has a new comfortable queen bed, dresser, closet, adjoining the bright bathroom (with windows) and walk-in shower. Kitchen has a new gas stove/oven, a microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and garbage disposal. Adjoining to the kitchen is a dining area, and the living room with pull out double sofa bed. Gas fireplace with temperature control, 36 Smart TV and WiFi are also present for your enjoyment. House comes ready with a washer and dryer and is essential for beach-goers. The backyard has an amazing hot tub, shower, gas barbecue, outdoor furniture, and the front yard has bistro seating. Parking on street with no permit required, and driveway parking. Enjoy the retreat any time of year.

Bookings for this home are supported by the following platforms: VRBO and AirBnB.

The Ricketts' Retreat House is peaceful, beautiful, and awaiting your arrival :)

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers 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

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided Recycling Unit Size: 540 Sq Ft (50 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting Water-efficient Showers Only Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Windsurfing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

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

    2 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs 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: Please Smoke Of Property. Smoke-free Property Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • sandi

    Submitted Sep 11, 2022

    Stayed Sep 3, 2022

    Was cozy and close to the beach.Had everything we needed to cook and our dog loved it! All fenced in and was very clean.

  • adam l.

    Submitted Feb 15, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    The rental cottage was a great experience and will definitely recommend this property and we will return. The cottage neighborhood was quiet, the cottage is beautiful and it was like home. We enjoyed the jacuzzi, the grill, and all the amenities the cottage provided. Clean, organized and full of supplies was the best part. Thank you for the great experience!

  • Courtney F.

    Submitted Dec 24, 2025

    Stayed Dec 19, 2025

    This is our third time staying at this amazing bungalow. It is in the perfect spot to be close to the beach but off the beaten path and close to downtown and other amenities. The upgrades to the yard and hot tub are excellent. We absolutely love this spot.

  • Patricia F.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 25, 2025

    Good location. Very clean and quiet (especially while main road has practically no traffic due to nearby bridge work.) Short walk to beach. Safe for a small dog to hang out in the yard. Hot tub is new and clean.

  • Thomas M.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    Beautiful location, home is on a dead end street literally 3 minutes from Harbor beach. Great for little one, fully gated property with two parking spots. Very clean home and has everything you need. We had a great time here and highly recommend this home.

  • Heather W.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay. The accommodations were just right for my husband and me. The location was excellent being just a short walk from the beach.

  • Mary M.

    Submitted Mar 18, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    We had a lovely stay at this charming Santa Cruz cottage. Nestled at the end of a quiet street, it felt peaceful yet centrally located. While the listing highlighted walkability, the main road nearby had little shoulder and no close crosswalks. Once across, we enjoyed a nice harbor walk, but we mostly drove since everything was nearby.The cottage is adorable, with succulents and a vibrant fuchsia bush by the door. The outdoor shower wasn’t used due to the season, but the private, clean hot tub was a highlight—we soaked twice a day! Inside, the bungalow has a cozy beachy charm, with original oak floors and a propane stove resembling a fireplace. We used the coffee pot and kettle but ate out at the many great restaurants. The bed was comfortable, and the space felt welcoming.A couple of things could be improved: the towels were thin and small, and a cozy throw blanket would have been nice for reading. The owners were very responsive to small maintenance needs. Overall, our stay was relaxing, quiet, and delightful. We loved coming back to this sweet cottage after exploring and would happily stay again!

  • Brendan F.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2025

    Stayed Dec 28, 2024

    We had a great time at this cottage. It's an easy walk down to the beach. The place is cozy with nice outdoor space. The hot tub was wonderful, seems brand new. The parking is a bit tight being on a narrow dead-end street, but also quiet. Overall, very nice place.

  • Shelley C.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    This place was great. Located at end of dead end road, it was quiet ans we felt safe the entire time. Hot tube was wonderful, and it is just a short walk to beach. The 4 stars had to do with kitchen. The dishwasher was full of dishes when we arrived the inside of microwave was littered with crumbs. Otherwisw this place was ideal for a weekend getaway.

  • Sandi R.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    This was our second time staying at this cozy cottage and we loved it more this time! Has everything you need to cook for yourselves when you don’t want to eat out..Very quiet end of the street, well, except for the falling acorns from this big beautiful tree…lol..will definitely be back!

  • Gregory G.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    Nice clean house. Great hot tub and grill. Small but cozy. Great temperature with windows open. Perfect size for our family of 3 over holiday weekend. Quiet small street. Walking distance to Marina and Crow’s Nest Market and Restaurant. Multiple seating areas are nice although one more cozy seating area near hot tub would be an improvement. We’d stay again.

  • Marion S.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    This little cottage was perfectly located for a long weekend in Santa Cruz. We were within walking distance of the Boardwalk, which is where we took the train to the Mountain Sol music festival. We forgot sugar for our coffee and were delighted to find some in the cupboard. Great stay and highly recommend.

  • Ben C.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Aug 7, 2024

    We love love love this place & will return yet again

  • Jennifer S.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    Quick trip before school starts and couldn’t of asked for a more perfect place

  • Christine V.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 30, 2024

    It is small but very comfortable and perfect for a couple. The location is wonderful, quiet and a short walk to the beach. The hot tub was in pristine condition and a nice bonus. We have nothing negative to say about this place and are looking forward to returning.

  • James J.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    Clean and comfortable house and property in a great location. My dog and I enjoyed our stay very much.

  • Nelson P.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Jun 17, 2024

    Perfect for the two of us. Very clean and good location.

  • Submitted Jun 28, 2024

    Stayed Jun 9, 2024

    Loved staying in this cottage. Great location & everything I needed!

  • Heidi T.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    The lovely bungalow is even more lovely in person than the photos show! Usually it’s the other way around! The yard is spacious and beautiful; the house and bedroom is cozy; everything you need is available and comfortable. The hot tub is great! The location is perfect. It’s a bargain and we’ll be back. So grateful its pet friendly.

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