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

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Blacks Beach Retreat , steps to Twin Lakes Beach, Free WiFi
New paint color!
Fully equipped kitchen, dining for 4 inside and 4 outside.
Vaulted ceiling in living room with ceiling fan
Living Room with down filled Queen Sofa Sleeper.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

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

Mediterranean home that steps to the private end of Twin Lakes Beach. Blacks Beach has great swimming, surfing and skim boarding. Walk to the Harbor, Crow's Nest, Como di Lago, The kind Grind Coffee Shop and other great spots. Bike rentals available. Our house is fully equipped for your enjoyment. bath and beach towels, linens and down quilts. There are two master bedrooms (California king & two extra long twin beds) with full baths upstairs and balconies. There is a queen sofa bed downstairs with a half bath. The kitchen is fully equipped and there is indoor dining room seating for four and outdoor seating.

A warm outdoor shower is located on the side yard and there is a tropical secluded patio in the backyard with gas BBQ, dining table and chairs. Skim boards, boogie boards and beach toys are provided. This home is perfect for two couples or a family. (2-6 occupancy). We will accept pets upon approval but there is an additional fee. Parties and Weddings are not allowed.
Discounted monthly rates available, please inquire.
Keywords: House, Beach, Surfing, monthly rental, Vacation, Santa Cruz, relaxing, quiet, close to beach

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Wash and dry beach towels
Replace any moved furniture
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Parties and weddings are not allowed.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number CO00046

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and rock climbing.
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Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harbor Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Brady's Yacht Club - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastside Santa Cruz holiday home is steps from Lincoln Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Twin Lakes State Beach and Sunny Cove Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 215 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay in SC!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naila S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The proximity to the beach makes it such a wonderful stay. It was our second time and we are very grateful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaci K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

Wonderful location and home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa Cruz Getaway

Great spot just steps to the beach. Pet friendly, very clean and comfortable. Wish we stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week

Amazing location, beach was great, house perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Beach House

We love the east side of Santa Cruz! We can’t wait to come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place

Comfortable little house. Close to everything but also out of the craziness by the boardwalk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach retreat!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving weekend

Great house for a weekend at the beach on thanksgiving. Cute, clean, fully equipped and proximity to the beach, and restaurants was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Beautiful,clean, loved the location. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful. We'll be back!

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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming beach house

Our family of 4 and dog stayed for 3 nights and found the place to be fantastic. Clean and welcoming, spacious and peaceful. An idyllic little yard in back and steps from the dog-friendly beach really made the stay homey. Thanks for your excellent hosting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I'm coming back!

We had a wonderful stay, so close to an amazing section of California coastline! My only complaint is that I wish I booked it for more days!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Burt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

The property was very clean and was accurately represented on the website. Two minutes from a terrific beach, and the beach toys, chairs and wagon were a huge selling point for us. We have already recommended this property to family and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful beach home

Such a wonderful house, and the host provided everything! Path to a not-crowded beach less than half a block away, with cart, beach towels, beach umbrella, and even frisbees ready to go. Soap and shampoo, dishwashing and laundry detergent already there. And such a clean, cute property! Quiet and peaceful. Felt like home, and we hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our favorite getaway in Santa Cruz

We've stayed several times at Laurie's home in Santa Cruz. It's cozy, clean and very confortable. We love its proximity to the beach. The communication with Laurie has always been great. Highly recommended. We will be back. Thanks, Laurie!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angeline P., Sacramento, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach getaway

Had a perfect beach getaway with our family! You can't beat the location of this house! About 4-5 houses down and you're right on Twin Lakes beach! This is one of our favorite family beaches in Santa Cruz and our main draw for renting this house! House is clean and well stocked with all the amenities! We had zero issues during our stay. 10 min drive to boardwalk. We will come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

laura p.

No need to look any further!! A home away from home!!

Our family had such a fabulous time at this home in Santa Cruz! It was truly a home away from home and so much more than we expected. I am an interior designer and I would have to say that this home receives an A+ in my book. It had everything we needed to relax and enjoy our trip. Just steps away from a beautiful beach, a short drive to the Santa Cruz boardwalk and Big Basin Redwoods State Park was just a 40 min drive away. If you are a runner like me you can run for miles up the coast and enjoy beautiful ocean air and scenery along the way. We are so glad that I found and chose this home and we would stay there again in a second. Thanks for the memories and sharing your home with us. :)

6/10 Okay

Jean W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Just ok

It was OK. It's on the street that is the walk way to the beach. We've stayed in cleaner houses. The lockbox didn't work. Had to call the cleaners to find out where a hidden key was. Apparently the last renters had issues with lockbox. Would have been nice to know.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

richard w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flora M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Laurie

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We are a family of four that love the ocean, Boardwalk, Wharf, Surfing and everything about Santa Cruz.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property so our sons could participate in the Junior Lifeguard Program which is run on Twin Lakes Beach and for a family get away. We have spent many Summers and vacations here and really enjoy the location.

What makes this property unique

Live like a local on this quiet residential street that is steps to the beach, local farmers market and many unique restaurants. Relax in our private backyard patio while listening to the waves and sea life.

Languages:

English

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