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Anchor's Away

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Cozy living space with a dining table, kitchen area, and comfortable seating.
Enjoy a comfortable stay in this stylish room featuring a large window, sofa, chairs, and dining table.
Kitchen features a central island workspace, stainless steel sink, and gas stove.
Relax outdoors with a table and chairs under a shaded area, surrounded by lush greenery and a charming fence.
Simple, functional architecture with a water feature and storage shelf.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom93 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Santa Cruz, CA
  • Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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  • Free WiFi
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  • Parking available
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About the area

Santa Cruz

With a stay at this vacation home in Santa Cruz (Eastside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 8 minutes from Monterey Bay. .This beach vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Capitola Beach and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stagnaro Bros - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Anchor's Away

VR PERMIT # 181373 expires 11/21/2028

Discover Your Perfect Outdoor Getaway at This Santa Cruz Retreat

Embrace the beauty of nature and outdoor adventure at our charming one-bedroom, one-bathroom vacation rental in the heart of Santa Cruz. Just a minute’s walk from Twin Lakes Beach and the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor, this inviting retreat is the perfect base for exploring the great outdoors, with easy access to paddleboarding, kayaking, and harbor adventures.

Start your mornings with a peaceful walk along Twin Lakes Beach, or grab a paddleboard or kayak and launch directly from the harbor for a day of fun on the water. Rent a kayak or paddleboard nearby and set out to explore the scenic coastline, or navigate the harbor’s calm waters for a peaceful and exciting day in nature. Afterward, relax and enjoy the vibrant harbor views as you unwind at one of the nearby seaside cafes.

For even more adventure, explore the area’s picturesque trails and hidden spots, or head to the harbor to watch the boats and wildlife while soaking in the fresh air. In the evening, stroll to the Crow's Nest for a casual meal or enjoy the beautiful outdoor atmosphere of nearby eateries.

If you prefer a more leisurely pace, spend some time in your private backyard, surrounded by nature, or take a trip to Well Within Spa for a rejuvenating soak or massage. Just a short drive away, you’ll find the scenic Shadowbrook Restaurant, perfect for an outdoor dinner after a day of exploration.

This rental is designed for those who love the outdoors—whether you're into water sports, exploring the harbor, or simply taking in the beauty of Santa Cruz's natural surroundings, this is the place for you.

Additional Pet-fee apply. $35/day/ per pet

Please note: As of July 2024, there is heavy construction on a neighboring property at the intersection of East Cliff and 6th Avenue (directly behind the Anchor's Away property).
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features a playground, surfing/body boarding nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Reservations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

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

  • 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Up to 2 pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Anchor's Away Santa Cruz
Anchor's Away Private vacation home
Anchor's Away Private vacation home Santa Cruz
Anchor's Away Less than 50 yards from Twin Lakes Beach!
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Anchor's Away Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location other than the bridge being closed it was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing beachside cabin

Had a wonderful two night stay in May and was incredibly happy with the property and area. The place was incredibly cute and perfect for a romantic getaway. Steps from the beach, with a porch and lovely back patio to spend time in. The location is wonderful, a 25 minute walk to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and more a short walk or drive away. I can’t wait to book my next stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a great time

Love it. Super close to the beach and a wonderful little strip mall. Great beverages and apps. Great coffee place as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

The only issue we had was my wife was uncomfortable and I found it odd that the VRBO listing does not mention this property being "a shared property" as described by the management booklet inside the property. This being a shared property is known only after you have rented (at a 500.00 per night rate). So what happens is you are constantly wondering when and if someone will use and arrive at the cottage in the back. Your stay becomes awkward. VRBO should make it requirement to list "a shared property" in their original listing descriptions. These comments are from prior property owners that rented our properties through VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well appointed kitchen. Nice backyard patio for eating and socializing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place!

My 70+ father stayed here and absolutely loved it. The location could not be beat, and he said any street noise was not heard in the bedroom, which is in the back. It was comfortable for him and had everything he needed for a week at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach getaway

Wonderful location, many restaurants and even a store in walking distance. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Place

We very much enjoyed our stay over the Christmas weekend. The house is clean and is just as described in the listing. It took a couple of phone calls and texts to have someone address a hot water issue but everything worked out fine in the end. Great location. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L., Indianapolis, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

In Santa Cruz for the Triathlon

The property was exactly as advertised. It was wonderful being a stone's throw from the beach, where there was a great deal of activity. The house is on a one-way street with very little traffic.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous property right in all the action

House is great in a location that’s perfect for beach, food, biking and being near the marina. House was immaculate and well equipped. Outdoor patio was perfect for morning coffee and storing our bikes. Would happily recommend to anyone looking to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi A., San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Beach House Steps from the Water

This is a cozy, clean beach home that accommodated three of us comfortably. The location is across the street from Twin Lakes Beach, The Crow's Nest, and harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location was perfect.. next there beach n restaurants.

It was wonderful, just a little small, but loved the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Penelope J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Paid 500 hundred a night for a very small house with a running toilet. A shower with very little hot water and had to clean up do dishes at end of stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Perfect spot for beach access

Lovely spot for a family of 4. Very close to the beach, can walk back to the house anytime to shower, grab a snack, or take a little break. Not an easy walk to the Boardwalk, so we took an Uber to get there. All the comforts of home to be able to cook meals and clean clothes. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

C.J. J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location for our needs

We were happy with this unit, convenient location for us nothing luxurious but it worked for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jayson V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Repeat stay

This was our second time staying here. It was perfect as before. Very clean, and perfect location. We will be staying in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bring your own shower gel and hair products.

Excellent place and location! Perfect for a long weekend. Bath towels were super luxurious! Next time, we will bring our own shower gel and hair products. What was provided seemed watered down and in relatively short supply.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marsha R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Walk to the beach and restaurants! Fun location.

Great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jayson V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect small family getaway.

This house was perfect for our small family. The location was perfect, steps to the beach. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We will be staying in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Winnifred W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage and location!

Clean, cute, amazing location, on site parking, fenced backyard, soft and fluffy bath towels, comfy bed, smart TV, great front porch and backyard to sit and read/nap. Living room twin bed/sofa situation not too comfy (mattresses have lost their spring), sofa pillows need new covers/cleaning, and need paper towels in kitchen. All over, still a great stay and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madeline B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Wedding at the Crows Nest

My husband attended a wedding at the Crows Nest and had an awesome stay. I am sad I couldn’t make it because the property and location were incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

A few days on the beach

Fantastic little house for us and our pugs we walked 3 times a day along twin lake beach our dogs love it … great exercise options so close to the marina for boaters and sup folk and fantastic eatery’s restaurants 35 mins walk to San Cruz along the beach we will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda` G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable cottage just steps away from the beach!

This adorable beach cottage was steps from the beach. It was so clean & cozy & felt like home! It has everything you need, including a nice backyard patio. The chairs on the porch were perfect for people watching and an afternoon cocktail. We will definitely stay her again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Lil Beach Hoiuse

We enjoyed the proximity to ammenties and could hear the waves while laying in bed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021