Is Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Beautiful 5 bedroom home just steps from the beach located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Lincoln Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

10/10 Excellent

Edward (Ed) H.

15 Apr 2025

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A charming home with great location

Our family enjoyed everything about this home. The location, the home layout, and the outside yard were all first rate. Short walk to the beach. Our family all expressed their desire to return for another stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

28 Dec 2024

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Perfect house

Amazing house. Made our holiday a truly warm memory. Everything was as advertised - better than advertised.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

14 Jul 2024

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Great place

The house was perfect. Great outdoor patio! Will definitely book it again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

8 Aug 2024

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End of summer getaway

Awesome home, definitely recommend to anyone. We BBQ"d, walked to beach, drove short drive to boardwalk,.. can't wait to go back

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil C.

6 Aug 2024

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Great location near Twin Lakes State Beach

Great location near Twin Lakes State Beach. House updated well. A bit far from wharf and boardwalk and parking for guests a bit tricky on the small streets.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

renee g.

17 Aug 2023

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beautiful comfortable house

very nice decor, comfortable house great family reunion kitchen had everything we needed. would stay there again

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan w.

9 Dec 2024

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Fantastic house near beach

One of the tidiest and most pleasant houses we've ever rented. The only downside is that 3 of the rooms on the second floor share one tiny bathroom. Other than that it was just wonderful. Beautiful outdoor spaces, everything functional, very well stocked and tastefully decorated. The welcome cookies were delicious

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

7 Jan 2025

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Fabulous for a Family Reunion

This house worked perfectly for our little family reunion (our family plus my sibs and their families) with two cousins and their dogs staying at a friends' place nearby. The kitchen was very well stocked and we took turns cooking dinners and hung out around the island a LOT. Beach walks just a few blocks away, grocery stores a different story but still manageable. Welcome cookies very much appreciated!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

19 Nov 2024

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Great Place We All Loved it!

Perfect house for all 7 of us, my wife and I, our 2 grown kids, daughter in-law and 2 grand kids. We had space to relax, hide out or play some games. The beach is a super short walk, close enough to hear the surf at night. We did all our meals in the kitchen, it has all the right stuff to prep and serve meals.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy r.

5 Jul 2024

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Family

Beautiful home. Great deck

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrewq L.

27 Aug 2024

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Magical and Memorable Experience

Thank you again Josh for your hospitality. We spent 5 memorable days at your Santa Cruz home. The amenities were excellent including towels, beds, and beach equipment. Every morning and evening walks to the beach we'll miss the most. BBQ and kitchen are top notch as we had all our meals there. Definitely a 10-star experience and we hope to return some day. Cordial neighbors too.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kymbr M.

14 Feb 2025

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Beautiful house

Beautiful yard, beautiful furnishings. Everything was clearly marked and easy to use. They had everything we needed. Basement inlaw suite was wanted by all and we had to negotiate. The fridge was huge but like the microwave, was too high for much of my family, (4 of us are under 5'2"). They even had a few board games and puzzles. Was a little disappointed the puzzle we tried was missing pieces, but it is understandable.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

6 Jul 2024

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Amazing beach house

The home is beautiful and well appointed. This is our second year staying at the property. We had an amazing visit with friends. We cooked every night in the large kitchen and enjoyed eating out on the deck. It is a very short walk to the beach and the home had beach chairs and sand toys which the kids loved. The beds are all comfortable and everything was very clean. We look forward to another visit next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael m., Sacramento, CA USA

28 Mar 2024

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Family Vacation

This is the fifth place we have rented. By far the nicest of them all. There was nothing we needed that wasn’t already here.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Teresa B.

13 Oct 2024

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Fabulous stay in Santa Cruz!

This home is amazing. A perfect spot for our family gathering. Main bedroom on the ground floor, for those who don’t do well with stairs. 3 bedrooms upstairs with tons of closet space. Separate apartment downstairs with full bath & kitchen. There’s a loft where our teenagers hung out. This home is outfitted with everything you need to cook meals & enjoy visiting with friends/family. A quick stroll will get you to the beach. Owner was very communicative & accommodating. Great place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean s.

3 Dec 2023

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Everyone loved it

Our family of six adults and four children, ranging in age from 84 to 6, had no trouble making ourselves at home. Great location for family, lovely yard and decks. Everyone wants to come back.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

15 Jun 2024

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Great Multi Family Home

From the moment we drove up and opened the door it was fantastic! The home is by far the Best we’ve stayed at for 25+ years. An extra touch of fresh cookies on counter welcomed us. The home is clean, furnished nicely and stocked well. Josh, owner easy to work with and on his own reached out to inquire if we’d like a late check out. We also were able to check in early. Definitely would stay here again next year.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

28 Sept 2023

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Great location, as pictured

House is as pictured and a great location within walking distance to food and coffee. Loved being able to walk to the ocean. The top floor gets a little warm during the day but we opened windows to help. Great communication from the team and cookies and fresh flowers were a nice touch within the home!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

8 Aug 2023

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Vacation Home

We absolutely loved our stay in Santa Cruz! There were 10 adults and a couple of kids, and we all agreed that we wanted to come back next year! The mixture of individual space combined with comfortable gathering spots was perfect. Great deck, lovely fenced back yard, Great kitchen, short walk to the beach. Good communication with the owners and property manager. Really, it was the perfect vacation spot.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

fran c., Fresno , CA

31 Jul 2023

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13th Street Beach Home

Beautiful home within a 5 minute walk to the beach. It is an older home that has been remodeled; great kitchen, delightful outdoor deck, and enough bedrooms and bathrooms to easily accommodate 3 generations of our family. Two separate living areas allowed the kids to enjoy games and the TV in the upstairs family room, while the adults could gather downstairs. We look forward to a repeat visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

5 Aug 2023

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Beautiful and spacious beach house!

We loved everything about this home. The location was excellent with just a short walk to the beach. The home was large with plenty of sleeping options on different levels. The decor was gorgeous and inviting, and the deck was great for hanging out in the evening with a glass of wine. High end kitchen was very well stocked. The special touches of fresh hydrangeas and chocolate chip cookies were thoughtful and appreciated. We were lucky to find this on short notice and very pleased with the rental. Excellent communication with owner and property manager. Overall outstanding experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

20 Dec 2023

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Beautiful house - 5 minute walk to beach

Our extended family of 9 rented this house for 4 nights. We couldn’t have been happier. The house is beautiful. Plenty of space. Beds are super comfy. We did a lot of cooking - the kitchen has everything you need. Best part - 5 minute walk to a beautiful beach. We’d walk down with our coffees in the morning and watch the surfers. Radiant heat floors in the master bathroom were a nice touch. Owner was super accessible. Zero complaints. Would definitely return.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

14 Apr 2023

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Excellent house in an excellent location!

We loved staying at Josh’s home. The location was perfect. A short walk to a neighborhood beach, and to restaurants and coffee shops. A quick drive to the boardwalk, seymour aquarium, and downtown Santa Cruz. Josh was so easy to communicate with, and so gracious when we lost the keys. The house is very clean, comfortable, cherry and modern decor, and stocked with every necessity you would need. The kitchen was very well stocked, and easy to cook in! The backyard is big and well taken care of. The only downside to this house was the bathrooms. There is no bathroom on the main level of the house (only one is in the primary bedroom). The guest bathroom on the 2nd floor is very small, and a bit awkward to use. Either than that, the house was perfect for our family spring break vacation! Thank you Josh!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audra S.

14 Apr 2024

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Amazing property for our large group!

We stayed here for a long weekend with our group of 7 adults and 1 infant. We absolutely loved this property, and it was the perfect place for our large group. We would love to come back again in a heartbeat! The three levels of the property worked out great, since our group included multiple families from all across the U.S. Having separation with the three levels for sleeping and also communal places to gather, like the game room and living room, worked out great for our group. Everyone had plenty of space, privacy, and separation, but also enough room for everyone to come together when desired. The backyard was wonderful and enjoyable, with beautiful landscaping and gardens, multiple levels, and various seating areas. We had dogs with us, and they loved exploring the backyard, too. The kitchen was well-stocked and spacious. The beds were all very, very comfortable. The house stayed cool enough for us, and we did not even need to use any of the fans we brought with us. The location was fantastic. Close to downtown Santa Cruz and to Capitola, and to all the other destinations we had on our list. The neighborhood was quiet and felt very safe. Josh was very helpful during our stay and before our stay as well. His responses were quick and helpful, and he made sure our stay was excellent! I truly can't say enough good things about this property. By far the best vacation rental we have stayed in!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathie G.

26 Dec 2024

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Great Stay at Clean, Comfortable Home Near Twin Lakes Beach

Our family, ranging in age from 9 to 75, stayed at Josh‘s lovely home for three nights in December to celebrate my 75th birthday. The house was comfortable, well-equipped and nicely furnished. The home’s unique, well-designed layout provided both plenty of space to be together when that’s what we wanted and room to spread out for separate conversations or activities at other times. (For example, some watched a movie in the living room while others played a board game in the family room.) There is also good separation between the bedrooms, with one on the main level, one on the slightly lower level and the others on the upper level. There is a bathroom on each level, too. Cooking was a pleasure in the well-appointed kitchen.The location--within walking distance to Twin Lakes Beach and several places to eat--was quiet. It was easy to drive to other restaurants and attractions, such as those at the harbor, downtown and in Capitola, in just a few minutes. We appreciated the very accommodating host and local property manager.Because we stayed during a somewhat rainy time, we didn’t get to use the large back yard much, but could see it would be a lovely place to spend time in the warmer months. We greatly enjoyed the gas fireplace in the living room, though!Everything was as described and pictured, with the added bonus of being tastefully decorated for the holidays during our stay. I definitely recommend this house to others and look forward to staying there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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