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Snug Harbor

Vacation home near Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Seabright Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Eastside Santa Cruz vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Harbor and Twin Lakes State Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seabright Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Main Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Senor Teds - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tramonti - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Harbor Cafe - ‬5 min walk

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

VR PERMIT # 211396 expires 11/18/2026

Welcome to Snug Harbor in Santa Cruz!
Located just steps from the picturesque Yacht Harbor, this beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers stunning, nearly unobstructed views of boats drifting in and out of the harbor. With bright, open spaces, skylights, and plenty of windows, this home is a serene retreat. The cozy living room, complete with a flat-screen HD TV and a warm fireplace, invites you to relax after a day of adventures.

Just across the harbor, enjoy fresh seafood at Johnny’s Harborside Restaurant, or grab daily fresh catches and oysters at H&H Fish. Down the street, experience one of Santa Cruz’s most popular and dog-friendly beaches, Twin Lakes Beach, where you can reserve a fire pit, play volleyball, or relax at one of the seaside cafés. Rent a kayak or paddleboard at the Kayak Connection, just steps from Snug Harbor, and take in the natural beauty of the area.

For mountain biking enthusiasts, enjoy scenic trails at the nearby Forest of Nisene Marks State Park or Wilder Ranch State Park, where you can explore miles of rugged trails. If golfing is more your style, you're in luck! Enjoy a round at DeLaveaga Golf Course, just a 15-minute drive away, or challenge yourself at the renowned Pasatiempo Golf Course, about 20 minutes from the house.

After your adventures, unwind in the quiet, peaceful neighborhood of Snug Harbor, where you can enjoy your private, fully-enclosed backyard with a tropical outdoor shower, a southwest-facing patio for stunning sunset views, or BBQ in the enclosed courtyard. The well-equipped kitchen and large dining area make it easy to prepare and enjoy meals together.

Pet Policy:
Pets must be over 1 year old and approved prior to booking. A $35/night fee per pet applies. Pets may not be left unattended in or on the property at any time. Please message us with details about your pet(s) before reserving.

Must be 25 years old to book.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Snug Harbor Santa Cruz
Snug Harbor Private vacation home
Snug Harbor at the Santa Cruz Harbor
Snug Harbor Private vacation home Santa Cruz
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Snug Harbor to the airport?

This vacation home is 14.7 mi (26-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Snug Harbor have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Snug Harbor to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 3-minute walk from Twin Lakes State Beach and 5-minute walk from Harbor Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Snug Harbor offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Snug Harbor?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Snug Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Snug Harbor?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Snug Harbor have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Snug Harbor have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Snug Harbor to downtown Santa Cruz?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Twin Lakes.

Snug Harbor Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeron W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great comfortable stay. Convenient location close to the beach. Well maintained property. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Prime. Location and adequate accommodations with an awesome backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathryn H., Alamo, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness

Crows Neat

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love it at Snug Harbor!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stu & Jackie B., Malibu, California

Liked: Cleanliness

This place has it all!

Clean, comfortable, terrific location with restaurants nearby, a short walk to a beautiful beach, perfectly equipped kitchen, quiet…what more is there to say.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Snug stay

Overall pleasant and a convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B., Pleasanton, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Gem in Santa Cruz

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house and location was perfect

Everyone was so pleasant and helpful .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, well-appointed house! Great location

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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim A., Campbell, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

One of the Best in Santa Cruz

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine H., Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT HOUSE!!!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place & Location

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, clean and comfortable!

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, location, location

Lovely home within walking distance of dog-friendly beach and restaurants. Short drive to Boardwalk and Arcade. Perfect family vacation home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway bungalow

Couldn’t be better
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Can’t wait to come back!

We had the best family vacation at snug harbor! The house location was so perfect! Short walk to restaurants and the beach! Our kids and dogs loved the backyard! Plenty of room for a pack and play in the bedroom! The house had everything we needed! Awesome sand toys, chairs and umbrellas! We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen A., PETALUMA, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Beach Cottage

Snug Harbor is a perfect family getaway cozy home, with a great location and all the basic amenities covered!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy harborside getaway

Fantastic location, and very comfortable, fully equipped house
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little bungalow, scary contract from property managers

This property was a wonderful little house directly across the street from the harbor. The property was spotless! The beds comfortable, linens and towels were high end quality. The kitchen was small but very well stocked. My only issue is with the property management company which required signing a 7 page contract with a lot of very detailed restrictions and steep fines for breaking the rules. Also required was documentation from the veterinarian regarding the dog age and size, and flea treatments. The contract stipulated fines for excessive dog shedding! The stated expectation was that, upon leaving, no trace of canine occupancy would be detected. I understand that they want to protect the property but all the paperwork and verbiage was daunting. Not very “dog friendly “…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Santa Cruz Stay

Very relaxing atmosphere. Great view of the harbor and short walk to the beach. And very importantly, we could bring our dogs with us. They had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

EMILY S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable cottage near the beach

We loved this little home near the beach. It’s in an excellent location and was nicely updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alicia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get away

Great beach get away. Wonderful location, minutes from a beach and restaurants. Kids loved it as well and it has a spacious yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020