Title: Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach! Sun and fun on the beach, near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19160000/19150700/19150645/8f55cfe1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19160000/19150700/19150645/8329bed6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19160000/19150700/19150645/342818a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19160000/19150700/19150645/0062c7ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19160000/19150700/19150645/57171a23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Step into a contemporary home that's just steps from the private end of Twin Lakes Beach. Enjoy ocean views from one of two master bedrooms, both with full baths and balconies. The fully equipped kitchen, indoor dining room seating for four and outdoor seating options make this house perfect for two couples or a family. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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 ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing 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: 1,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98290000/98283000/98282971/992270b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 10 Steps to the Sand…Capitola Beach Front at the mouth of the Wharf-Pet Friendly Capitola - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 37 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=98282971&PinnedHotelID=98282971&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19080000/19071300/19071264/7ee01895.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean View ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Family Ohana friendly Eastside Santa Cruz - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 187 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=19071264&PinnedHotelID=19071264&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113070000/113065700/113065691/809ea7ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful retreat- 5 min walk from the Beach! 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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 CO00046 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Blacks Beach Retreat wi-fi Harbor Steps Twin Lakes Beach House Blacks Beach Retreat wi-fi Harbor Steps Twin Lakes Beach Blacks Beach Retreat wi-fi Harbor Steps Twin Lakes Beach House Blacks Beach Retreat wi-fi Harbor Steps Twin Lakes Beach House Blacks Beach Retreat wi-fi Harbor Steps Twin Lakes Beach ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.96199%2C-121.99246&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=i4FyB_ZVvMz5vM5xv4zUlf6CR2o=) 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 - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Seabright Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 2.9 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 - ‪Coffeetopia - ‬3 min drive - ‪Tramonti - ‬4 min drive - ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬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. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### 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!? > Check-out 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 vacation 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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