In the heart of Santa Cruz, Snug Harbor is a haven with nearly unobstructed views of the Yacht Harbor. Relax in the cozy living room, enjoy al fresco dining in the enclosed courtyard or BBQ on the patio while taking in sunset views. With a well-equipped kitchen and large dining table for 6 persons, this home is perfect for sharing meals and making memories.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Snug Harbor
Summary:
Located on highly desirable Lake Avenue, and just a stone’s throw from the shops and restaurants located at the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor!
The Space:
VR PERMIT # 211396 expires 11/18/2026
Just down the street is one of Santa Cruz's most popular beaches, dog-friendly and lifeguarded Twin Lakes Beach, where you can reserve a fire-pit at night to stoke up a roaring bonfire, play some volleyball, or just relax at one of the outdoor tables on the sand of the seaside cafes and restaurants nearby. Just steps away from Snug Harbor, you may choose to rent a kayak or paddleboard at the Kayak Connection, or stop in for dinner at the Johnny’s Harborside Restaurant. After the Harbor activities wind down for the day, you’ll appreciate how quiet this neighborhood is at night, as you relax and enjoy the comfortable amenities within the Snug Harbor.
Welcome to the Snug Harbor in Santa Cruz. This is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home that has recently undergone a complete remodel with emphasis placed on efficient and thoughtful design and offers nearly unobstructed views of the boats drifting in and out of the Yacht Harbor. The interior is bright, clean and cheerful with skylights positioned throughout, and lots of windows offering full frontal views of the Harbor. A large dining table with cozy breakfast nook will accommodate up to 6 persons comfortably, and the cozy living room area is appointed with casual seating for viewing the large flat panel HD TV or listening to music while enjoying the warmth of the fire. The kitchen is well equipped for preparing a home cooked meal and the enclosed courtyard with covered patio seating is a great place to relax, dine and BBQ. The two bedrooms open up to the sunny courtyard featuring a tropical outdoor shower with warm running water, and the extra-large backyard is fully enclosing. Additionally there is a southwest facing patio seating that has been neatly landscaped with comfortable lounge seating while offering wonderful sunset views of the Harbor.
Additional Pet fees do apply, per pet. Dogs must not exceed 45lbs and must be more than 1 year old. If you feel your situation regarding your pet warrants reconsideration of these guidelines, please contact the Beachnest office.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Office
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the sea
Things to do
Optional golf privileges
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Theme park 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)
An adult age 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
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Rules
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Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Maximum 3 pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
About the area
Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.
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Snug Harbor Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Clean, comfortable, terrific location with restaurants nearby, a short walk to a beautiful beach, perfectly equipped kitchen, quiet…what more is there to say.
Family and pooch just love this house. Location is perfect. Short walk to beach and great restaurants. Short drive to Boardwalk. We have stayed here twice now and can't wait to come back!
Easy check-in and out process. Very accommodating and when wanting to extend our stay we were able to! House is more upgraded than what the pictures showed. Plenty of space and amazing view. Very good location. Definitely looking to book this place again!
We rented last minute - the property managers were wonderful with my questions. The site is spectacular across from the yacht harbor and a short distance from the beach and great for scenic walks with our dog - this property allows dogs. But it’s pristine and doesn’t have a dog smell or vibe. Well-stocked kitchen (thanks for coffee!) sumptuous towels and linens. All in all a great long weekend. Fireplace made the rainy parts of the weekend very cozy! We loved it. Our family in town made more of it for other guests!
Clean, comfortable, cozy, and convenient location. It was perfect for our family of 5 and small two dogs. We will definitely return next time we are in the area again.
We loved this house! Perfect for our little family of 3. Nice view of the harbor and close to a great dining spot - Crow’s Nest! We’d stay here again!
Jeannine H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jason T.
Jun 20, 2018
Wonderful, comfortable little house
With harbor views and efficient use of space, Snug Harbor is an apt name for this rental. We loved the outdoor areas as well. The location is great and if we can, we will try very hard to come back.
Our family enjoyed the Snug Harbor property for 5 nights. It had all that we needed and then some. They thought of all the touches and things needed during a stay. The location was perfect! Thank you!
The pictures did not do it justice as we considered the backyard an extra "room" . The fluffy towels and great shampoo made us feel like we were at a luxury hotel. Fantastic location - can't be beat!
Great location to Beach and Dining. Enjoyed every minute. House was perfect for our family and small children. Everything we needed was included. Will definitely book again.
Well appointed charming harbor house. Close to everything. Bikes and beach chairs included in garage. Great walking and bike paths near by. It was perfect for my husband and me with our dog. Met all of our expectations.
It was perfect for our family of 3 —any more and it would start getting tight. Wonderful location within walking distance of harbor, beach, market & restaurants. If the weather is nice, plenty of room outside for entertaining. All the interior amenities you’d expect. Safe & Clean.
Steve C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alexa N.
Jan 26, 2018
Perfect, cozy spot
Everything was so clean! The sheets smelled fresh. The towels were fresh. The beds were super comfy. The backyard is gorgeous. TVs in the bedrooms for privacy if you need to relax a bit in your own. The location can’t be beat. 5 minute walk to the beach. The Crows Nest restaurant is a great spot to grab a drink.
This location was the perfect holiday getaway for my wife, dog, and me. The house was just the right size, and everything inside was laid out perfectly. Everything we needed and more was readily available. Also, this house was immaculate; we've stayed at many rentals, and this location was the cleanest house ever. The location is perfect; you are a few walking minutes away from the beach, harbor, trails, restaurants, stores, and more. My family will gladly stay here again in the future. I can't recommend it enough!
All in all it was fine. The dishwasher didn’t work so we could not run dishes. Also, the Nextdoor neighbors parties until the early morning. Not very quiet.
We have rented no less than 10 properties in Santa Cruz over the last decade and this one tops the list as the most fun for our family of teen girls. The location is central to so many activities - beach, harbor, lighthouse, the Boardwalk, surf spots, etc. are all a walk or short bike ride away. With this in mind, the owners have generously provided bikes, beach toys, chairs, even firewood for beach bonfires.
The square footage is small but there are 3 outdoor areas to spread out so we never felt cramped and honestly very rarely were indoors. The layout works well and the bunk room has a heavy door that blocks out noise from the rest of the house so the kiddos can sleep.
A few things to note that may be relevant is there is no air conditioning which is common for Santa Cruz homes. There are only a few weeks out of the year it is needed but should you happen to be there during one of the few hot weeks you will feel it. Also note that the entrance is up a full flight of stairs so those with mobility challenges may need support.
Overall a super fun and comfortable stay. One of our favorites so far in Santa Cruz and we have done many.
Thank you for sharing your snug harbor home.
The house is cute, well-equipped with everything we needed. I do recommend that the toilet be looked at, it seemed to refill itself every 30 mins. We liked staying here and will be back