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A Few Steps From Beach, Harbor & Crow's Nest; Views Of Each From Quiet Home
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 8 143.4 sq m
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Explore the area

Santa Cruz, CA
- Santa Cruz Harbor2 min walk
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk19 min walk
- Santa Cruz Wharf5 min drive
- San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)50 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1 (downstairs)
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 (downstairs)
1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon
Master Bedroom (upstairs)
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
A Few Steps From Beach, Harbor & Crow's Nest; Views Of Each From Quiet Home
Seahorse Ranch
3 Bedroom, 2 bath home in Live Oak, Santa Cruz, Ca.
Reverse floor plan offers beautiful views of ocean, yacht harbor & beach from living, kitchen and dining rooms. Designed with oversized bedrooms and master suite. Comfortably furnished with, TV, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave. All linens provided & cleaning service
Additional back deck for afternoon sun.
Well supplied for family beach fun.
Activities:
The main attraction, is of course the beach, Located by the Yacht Harbor, Twin Lakes Beach has a mile of uninterrupted white sand, fire-pits and lifeguards.
Santa Cruz was voted the #1 outdoor town by Outdoor Magazine: 'Santa Cruz is the epitome of the California beach lifestyle.
There are also restaurants (the renowned Crows Nest restaurant), a coffee house, surf shop general store, and bathrooms within waling distance. Relax and play in the sand, rent a boat or kayak, boogie board, play beach volleyball and enjoy fabulous sunsets.
Visit “the hook” or Cowell’s beach for great surfing, hang out at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk amusement park, check out the shops and restaurants in Downtown Santa Cruz or nearby Capitola Village, hike the beautiful trails in the redwood forest or bike along the coastline - all of which are just minutes away.
And, don’t miss the incredible sea life at the Monterey Bay Aquarium located just forty minutes South of Santa Cruz.
Activities within 2-5 minute walk:
• Beach with fire pits: (bring hotdogs and marshmallows for roasting!)
• Harbor with chartered sailing, kayak, fishing and free water taxi in the summer
• Tennis courts, basketball and children's park combined
• Bike path at end of lane
• Restaurants overlooking the harbor: Johnny's Harborside with fresh fish market and Crow's Nest with live entertainment and deck overlooking the harbor.
•On the beach:
La Paloma for lunch or margaritas,
Kind Grind coffee featuring the perfect cup of hot java with fresh pastries and free live jazz on Sunday mornings!
Live Oak Farmers Market every Sunday
Volleyball Courts at Twin Lakes Beach & Santa Cruz Harbor
Capitola Pier (10 - 15 mins)
Important:
•Fire-pits are for decorative purposes only & non-functioning.
•No smoking
•No pets
•Garage and driveway parking
•TOT Cert# CO00144
3 Bedroom, 2 bath home in Live Oak, Santa Cruz, Ca.
Reverse floor plan offers beautiful views of ocean, yacht harbor & beach from living, kitchen and dining rooms. Designed with oversized bedrooms and master suite. Comfortably furnished with, TV, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave. All linens provided & cleaning service
Additional back deck for afternoon sun.
Well supplied for family beach fun.
Activities:
The main attraction, is of course the beach, Located by the Yacht Harbor, Twin Lakes Beach has a mile of uninterrupted white sand, fire-pits and lifeguards.
Santa Cruz was voted the #1 outdoor town by Outdoor Magazine: 'Santa Cruz is the epitome of the California beach lifestyle.
There are also restaurants (the renowned Crows Nest restaurant), a coffee house, surf shop general store, and bathrooms within waling distance. Relax and play in the sand, rent a boat or kayak, boogie board, play beach volleyball and enjoy fabulous sunsets.
Visit “the hook” or Cowell’s beach for great surfing, hang out at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk amusement park, check out the shops and restaurants in Downtown Santa Cruz or nearby Capitola Village, hike the beautiful trails in the redwood forest or bike along the coastline - all of which are just minutes away.
And, don’t miss the incredible sea life at the Monterey Bay Aquarium located just forty minutes South of Santa Cruz.
Activities within 2-5 minute walk:
• Beach with fire pits: (bring hotdogs and marshmallows for roasting!)
• Harbor with chartered sailing, kayak, fishing and free water taxi in the summer
• Tennis courts, basketball and children's park combined
• Bike path at end of lane
• Restaurants overlooking the harbor: Johnny's Harborside with fresh fish market and Crow's Nest with live entertainment and deck overlooking the harbor.
•On the beach:
La Paloma for lunch or margaritas,
Kind Grind coffee featuring the perfect cup of hot java with fresh pastries and free live jazz on Sunday mornings!
Live Oak Farmers Market every Sunday
Volleyball Courts at Twin Lakes Beach & Santa Cruz Harbor
Capitola Pier (10 - 15 mins)
Important:
•Fire-pits are for decorative purposes only & non-functioning.
•No smoking
•No pets
•Garage and driveway parking
•TOT Cert# CO00144
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
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No exceptions
Pets
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Smoking
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Note from host: no exceptions
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Santa Cruz
Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Santa Cruz, CA
What's nearby
- Santa Cruz Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Twin Lakes State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- Santa Cruz Main Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
- Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive
- Crow's Nest Restaurant - 5 min walk
- Harbor Cafe - 8 min walk
- Verve Coffee Roasters - 18 min walk
- Brady's Yacht Club - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Brian Franklin

We've resided in the bay area throughout our lives and always enjoyed Santa Cruz. Through our youth and to this day continue to visit the beach frequently and still enjoy the coast.
Why they chose this property
It's the perfect get away!
What makes this property unique
You don't need a car once you get there.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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