Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, Hot Tub, Dog ok, 3 Short Blocks To Beach.
About this house rental
Named after local Marine Biologist, Edward F. Ricketts, the Ricketts' Retreat House has a classy Monterey Bay feel . Last house at the end of the street with an enclosed private yard, and naturally, you can see the ocean from the driveway. In 3 blocks, you could be at the fire-pits of Twin Lakes Beach, sailing a boat at the Harbor, or grabbing a bite to eat at the Crow's Nest or Johnny's Harbor side. In one mile, you could be riding the Giant Dipper at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Additionally, the famed Steamer Lane surf spot, West Cliff, Capitola, and UC Santa Cruz's Seymour Marine Discovery Center are within a four-mile radius of the house. The House is furnished in good taste with all essential amenities including linens, towels, and paper products. The bedroom has a comfortable queen bed, dresser, closet, adjoining the bright bathroom (with windows) and walk-in shower. Kitchen has a gas stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and garbage disposal. Adjoining to the kitchen is a dining area, and the living room with pull out double sofa bed. Gas fireplace with temperature control, 36" Smart TV , DVD player, and WiFi are also present for your enjoyment. House comes ready with a washer and dryer and is essential for beach-goers. The backyard has a hot tub, shower, gas barbecue, outdoor furniture, and the front yard has bistro seating and hammock. Parking on street with no permit required, and driveway parking. Enjoy the retreat any time of year. Local PG&E yard is sometimes within earshot. Bookings for this home are supported by the following platforms: VRBO and AirBnB. The Ricketts' Retreat House is peaceful, beautiful, and awaiting your arrival :)
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for pets
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
$$$$
Reviews
4.6/5.0
Outstanding(104 Reviews)
5.0
Great place to stay. Walking distance to beach and the best brunch restaurant. Quick Ubers to boardwalk and downtown! Will stay here again!
4.0
Nice place ,could use better T.V. with local stations. Decor is clean and basic. Location is perfect little walk to the beach and dinner, no need to drive. Enjoyed our stay. Very quiet neighborhood. Thanks
5.0
This cute, cozy bungalow is perfect! A well-stocked kitchen made it nice to eat in. We enjoyed being off the busy streets but yet were able to get where we wanted by walking. The hot tub was also a pleasure. Glad we were able to stay here for a week.
5.0
Well-appointed cottage that was easy to access and on a lovely quiet street.
The kitchen had almost all the needed items. The yard was perfect for our pups. The bed and bath were clean and set up wonderfully with soft sheets, comfortable towels, and lovely decor.
We will be back!
4.0
Clean, convenient, comfy place. Only complaint is the very narrow driveway. I’d recommend parking in front of the house rather than trying to squeeze your car into the driveway. But you can’t always park in front because other cars park there too sometimes. Other than that, it’s a great little getaway in Santa Cruz, very close to the beach & harbor.
4.0
Cute & clean house, comfortable bed, nice gas fireplace, good little yard for a dog. And a hot tub!
My only complaint would be the driveway. It’s really narrow & hard to maneuver into. There are 2 posts about halfway down the length of it, on the right. Watch out for them! Unfortunately I got too close & my car got scraped. I didn’t have anyone in the passenger side of my car; if I had, they could have warned me I was getting too close (but then of course, they wouldn’t have been able to exit the car on that side, it’s so tight!) I gave 4 stars for the overall rating because of this. There is parking in front of the house, which I would recommend instead of the driveway! Otherwise, it’s an awesome, very comfortable place!
4.0
Clean, convenient, comfy place. Only complaint is the very narrow driveway. I’d recommend parking in front of the house rather than trying to squeeze your car into the driveway. But you can’t always park in front because other cars park there too sometimes. Other than that, it’s a great little getaway in Santa Cruz, very close to the beach & harbor.
4.0
Cute & clean house, comfortable bed, nice gas fireplace, good little yard for a dog. And a hot tub!
My only complaint would be the driveway. It’s really narrow & hard to maneuver into. There are 2 posts about halfway down the length of it, on the right. Watch out for them! Unfortunately I got too close & my car got scraped. I didn’t have anyone in the passenger side of my car; if I had, they could have warned me I was getting too close (but then of course, they wouldn’t have been able to exit the car on that side, it’s so tight!) I gave 4 stars for the overall rating because of this. There is parking in front of the house, which I would recommend instead of the driveway! Otherwise, it’s an awesome, very comfortable place!
5.0
Just what we needed!
5.0
My son and I had a great time. The location was perfect. The home was cozy and fully equipped with what we needed. The hot-tub was amazing.
5.0
Fun place just easy to miss from the road parking is super limited.
1.0
This was.a nice small cottage to stay at. Unfortunately we had on the first day of 3 days due to an evacuation notice given by the county.
We asked if we could change the dates and use it another time and we were told no. We did not ask for a refund. We thought it might be reasonable due to the circumstances.
5.0
We loved the place!
5.0
A super-cute cottage in a great location. Stayed there a month to work, explore, and relax, and this property was perfect. Clean, comfortable, simple. Owners/managers were very responsive. Note that the wifi was fast (300MB) and very reliable, great for remote working.
5.0
We had a wonderful few days staying at this property. It was clean and well stocked upon our arrival. Loved all of the great places nearby. We will definitely consider staying again when visiting Santa Cruz.
4.0
Nice
5.0
Great location!! Super cute, clean, and well stocked!
5.0
Enjoyed our visit. House was exactly as advertised. Location great for us. Quiet neighborhood. Great bed!
5.0
Was cozy and close to the beach.Had everything we needed to cook and our dog loved it! All fenced in and was very clean.
5.0
The house was exactly what we were looking for-very quite and well set up one bedroom for our stay. Thank you guys!
4.0
Not having local TV was very disappointed none of them have the place was OK but it was hard to get to
5.0
The property managers were fantastic and very helpful when we had questions. Our only complaint was we didn’t realize how small the street and parking area would be. It’s a very tight fit and we wished we would have brought our smaller vehicle instead of the truck. We had a hard time parking especially with the neighbors parking in front of the house. This is not the owners fault, just be aware :)
5.0
Lovely little cabin . We had everything we needed
5.0
Overall, we had a wonderful stay- the home was clean and comfortable, and blocks away from beautiful beaches.
5.0
Great Location!
Stayed here for a long weekend getaway. Property is close to everything and has a great kitchen and BBQ area if you want to stay in. Quiet neighborhood and a fenced in yard made it perfect for us and our dog. Will definitely stay again when in the area.
5.0
Lovely
Very peaceful vacation. Great location.
4.0
Centrally Located Santa Cruz
This property is cozy and cute. The mattresses are comfortable. I would say that three adults is the max because the couch bed isn’t a queen size. Fun for two kids.
Not cheap, but it’s Santa Cruz and everything is pricey, I gather.
Matthew
5.0
Enjoyed the property as our home base to visit the sites. We didn’t spend that much time at the home but we found it to be perfect for what we were looking for. The nights were fairly cool and enjoyed the hot tub (which was clean). Quiet location with lots to do within walking distance for our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 teenagers). Thanks for a great stay!
5.0
Great property and location
Enjoyed the property as our home base to visit the sites. We didn’t spend that much time at the home but we found it to be perfect for what we were looking for. The nights were fairly cool and enjoyed the hot tub (which was clean). Quiet location with lots to do within walking distance for our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 teenagers). Thanks for a great stay!
5.0
My favorite thing was relaxing in the hot tub, looking up at the sky through the canopy of a giant oak tree!
5.0
Or stay was excellent. The house was perfect for us two. The hot tub was a great way to unwind and reflect on the day’s events. We hope to be back soon.
5.0
Santa Cruz Beach House
Or stay was excellent. The house was perfect for us two. The hot tub was a great way to unwind and reflect on the day’s events. We hope to be back soon.
10.0
My favorite thing was relaxing in the hot tub, looking up at the sky through the canopy of a giant oak tree!
5.0
Relaxing respite
My favorite thing was relaxing in the hot tub, looking up at the sky through the canopy of a giant oak tree!
5.0
Perfect home for myself and husband. It was a pleasure to stay here. We were located close to our son and daughter-in-law who we were visiting. We also enjoyed the proximity to the beach. We hope to return in the future.
5.0
Visiting Family
Perfect home for myself and husband. It was a pleasure to stay here. We were located close to our son and daughter-in-law who we were visiting. We also enjoyed the proximity to the beach. We hope to return in the future.
5.0
Took husband out of town for his 60th. Hit different trails in state parks then came back to quiet and relaxed in hottub
5.0
60th Bday getaway
Took husband out of town for his 60th. Hit different trails in state parks then came back to quiet and relaxed in hottub
5.0
Perfect location. Quintessential California stay!
House in a wonderful quiet neighborhood. Inviting yard with table in the sun, hot tub under a leafy eucalyptus. Well equipped and cared about. We’d come back!
Incredibly relaxing and peaceful.
5.0
Jewlia was really attentive to any of our needs. Frank as well. Thoughtful and kind. House was super clean. Awesome yard for dogs (and people).
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Santa Cruz?
The average price for a rental in Santa Cruz is $375 per night. This rental is $96 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, Hot Tub, Dog ok, 3 Short Blocks To Beach.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, Hot Tub, Dog ok, 3 Short Blocks To Beach. pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, Hot Tub, Dog ok, 3 Short Blocks To Beach.?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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