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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean. - Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views (Santa Cruz)
A spacious living room with a ceiling fan, a fireplace, and a large window. - Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views (Santa Cruz)
A beach with a rocky breakwater, a lighthouse, and a distant shoreline with buildings. - Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views (Santa Cruz)
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Santa Cruz is home to The Yellow Beach Cottage, a cozy haven with two bedrooms and a separate TV room featuring an American Leather sofa sleeper. Unwind in the full kitchen or take advantage of the nearby restaurants within walking distance. But what truly sets this cottage apart is its expansive deck offering spectacular ocean views.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views

  • The Yellow Beach Cottage is a darling cottage with accommodations for 6. The cottage has two bedrooms. One bedroom has a king-size bed, and the other bedroom has two twin beds that can be converted into a king-size bed. There is a separate TV room that contains a queen-size bed. There is one full bath with a walk-in shower. There is also a nice full kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

    The Yellow Beach Cottage is located at one of the best beaches in Santa Cruz and is within walking distance to numerous restaurants. Most importantly, the cottage has an amazing large deck that takes full advantage of the spectacular ocean view.

    VR Permit # 211329

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 111444

About the area

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, snorkelling and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A lighthouse at sunset, rocky shoreline, calm water, and a clear sky.
    Santa Cruz Harbor
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A tall white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and a clear blue sky.
    Seabright Beach
    1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Harbor Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Crow's Nest Restaurant
    12 min walk
  • People's Coffee
    3 min drive
  • Fish & Fries
    6 min drive
  • Starbucks
    11 min walk
  • L & L Hawaiian Barbecue
    15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastside Santa Cruz cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lincoln Beach, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach. Twin Lakes State Beach and Harbor Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Amazing Twin Lakes Beach Views Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views of the harbor and beach are amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views, comfortable house and beds. Fantastic access to beach. Large deck with ability to just relax and watch the ocean as well as dine outside. Very walkable to 2 restaurants and a cafe via the beach. Owner was very communicative and quick to respond if needed. Some street noise but that quiets down at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharine C.

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

Great location

Loved this cottage! Perfect location for beach time, boardwalk fun, and relaxing on the deck. Great spot for family vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

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

Wonderful Quiet Cottage

This is our second time staying here and my family loves it! The kitchen is well stocked and the view is wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Spring break 2025

We had an amazing family trip
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Best ocean and beach view

This is just the best place for beach access, views of ocean and beach and fantastic sunsets. Easy six block walk to good restaurants at the harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I agreed that this was the best kitchen we’ve had in a VRBO! High end gas stove, pull out corner cabinet with everything we could need and more, including cast iron skillets! But the views out the picture windows and close proximity to the beach are why we really picked it and we would definitely go back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

Perfect Weekend

Wonderful beach cottage, well located. Although small for a three bedroom, space was not an issue as the home is well laid out and the deck is huge with a stunning view. Easy to find and park, we will definitely look to stay here whenever available.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view

Had a very nice time and will definitely be back again. Beautiful view, close to all the places we love.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were so pleased with the location of this home. It felt like a home away from home.. The beds were comfortable everything you would need in the kitchen. Quiet neighborhood. Close quick walk down the stairs to the beach. Crows Nest for dining right down the way. We all were very happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber P.

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

Great spot

Very nice house. The location is wonderful. Roght next to the beach. The back deck has great views of the ocean. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

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

Twin Lakes cottage

The stay was great. Right next to the beautiful beach and harbor. House was terrific. Parking could be tight. Balcony view was awesome. Good location. Great accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noah B.

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

Beautiful house in a perfect Beach location.

The house was clean, kid friendly and well maintained. The layout made it easy to enjoy time together as a family but also have privacy if needed. The views and access to the beach were stunning. Amazing location and amazing house. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M.

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

Twin Lakes Beach House

Cute cottage, well appointed, nice location. The deck overlooking the ocean is huge. It would be nice if there was some sort of an outdoor sectional with a gas fire pit to sit by when it's cold outside. But there is an indoor fireplace which was really nice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aida M.

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

Wonderful beach house

We loved everything, the house was very clean, well stocked,we cooked and bbq. We enjoyed the beautiful view from a large deck and easy access to the beach. Amazing views from living room, dining room and master bedroom. We give it a 5+ on everything and will be back this summer. Highly recommend it. Our stay was from February 23 thru 25th Aida
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

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

Making Memories!

My family stayed in this charming house, and it was better than we hoped. We had everything we needed, plenty of space for four of us and convenient parking. The views from the deck were spectacular and the beach and harbor close enough to walk to. Very comfortable and clean and great place to make memories! The owner Tim was very responsive and made sure everything was in order. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

david l.

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

Great cottage right overlooking Twin Lakes

Nicely updated and decently stocked rental. Amazing views of the beach and literally just steps from the beach. The deck is optimized for the beautiful views with adirondack chairs, a table with umbrella and recliners.The cottage is clean and with 2 parking spots in the alley behind. Only nit are the beds are older and could use updating, but everything else about the rental was great. The host was also very communicative and responsive when we had some questions or issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

Lovely Home

We enjoyed our visit to this lovely home. It was a joy to be so close to the beach and the attention to detail within the home made it feel very intentional and high quality. The only thing that I would want others to know that although this home faces the gorgeous shore it also backs up to a very busy street and there was considerable traffic noise from 7am - 7pm. Not a dealbreaker, just something to note.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

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

Perfect location

The house is a bit dated, and be aware that there is no AC…. But we came in the height of summer and it wasn’t a problem. But really, you’re renting this place for it’s location & that was perfection. Everyone in our party (ranged from 3 to 73) was able to get up and down the rock path which is steps from the front door! The owner was great to communicate with & we had an absolute blast! Parking in SC can be a nightmare and renting this place gave us 4 spots (2 in the back of the house and 2 we took at 6am when they were empty). Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ernesto N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good but not great

Cleanliness could have been better. Refrigerator was not clean and trash remained in the trash can. Couch had some trash between cushions. Bathrooms are really tight on space. King sized bed was a little too big for the room and a little lumpy. The location was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

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

Incredible Beach Getaway

My wife, 5 year old daughter, and I stayed at this property and we could not have asked for a better place to spend a long weekend at the beach! The location and short walk down the stairs to the beach was perfect for our family. The view from the deck is absolutely gorgeous. The house was tastefully appointed, kitchen was beautiful and contained everything we needed, the bedrooms were nice with comfortable beds, and the internet was fast. We really appreciated the private parking spots, and my wife and I can't stop talking about how gorgeous the views were. We had no complaints at all and plan to visit again in the future. My only note is the location might not be ideal for someone with difficulty climbing stairs if you plan on spending time on the beach, however anyone would find it easy to enjoy the view from the deck, regardless of mobility restrictions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The spacious deck had a great view of the state beach that was just down the stairs. The house was comfortable for six of us and the kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed spending the holidays here with our family. Very comfortable and well appointed with a stunning ocean view.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay!! We can’t wait to get back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Great place - great location!

House was great - great location, clean and well stocked. Will look to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018