Welcome to the Green House a uniquely handcrafted home with all the amenities needed to make your beach vacation memorable. This chalet style home is set back from the street, providing room for gardens and off street parking. Located between Santa Cruz and Capitola makes exploring easy and just a block and half from the secluded end of Twin Lakes Beach, known to locals as Black's Beach. Walk to restaurants, farmers market, coffee shops and more. We are located near Twin Lakes' Beach and the Yacht Harbor, midway between Capitola and Downtown Santa Cruz (both 10 minutes away). There are six fabulous restaurants within walking distance, ranging from a Hawaiian grille to a high-end Italian restaurant. If you prefer a short walk down the beach to dine you will arrive at the yacht Harbor, the popular Palomar Mexican restaurant and the Crow's Nest. The Crow's Nest is a great place on Wednesday to watch the sailboat races or enjoy the sunset, a glass of wine and a bite to eat, great appetizers. And...not to be missed on Sunday mornings is our year round farmers market just a couple blocks away. Blacks Beach is at the end of 14th Avenue (our beach), and is a local's favorite. The beach is stunning and offers some of the best sunsets in Santa Cruz. It's great for boogie boarding and swimming. It is a lovely stroll from Black's Beach, past Twin Lakes Beach to the Yacht Harbor. Dogs are allowed on the beach on leash and bonfires are allowed at night in designated pits. HISTORY: The Green House was hand built from 1950 to 1955 by a family working together to create their dream. The beautiful cedar for the walls and ceiling was brought from the forests of Washington state, wonderful Victorian doors and a fireplace mantle were recovered from old Santa Cruz mansions. The Green House features many gables, odd roof lines, wall angles, small nook spaces, creative staircases and the unusual scalloped molding that was hand cut with great care. With the home on the second level and an additional bedroom on the third level the Green House has beautiful light and the airy feeling of a tree house. 3 BEDROOMS: Master Bedroom has a king size bed and crib, hallway bedroom has a queen size bed and two bunk beds, attic room has queen size bed. All bedrooms are carpeted except for the attic room which has a hardwood floor. 1 SPA BATHROOM and 2 HALF BATHS: The spa bath is a dream come true with a Jacuzzi tub, two shower heads and two sinks. Plus an additional half bath in the attic bedroom and a half bath off of the livingroom. FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN: Two drawer dishwasher, five burner gas stove, oven , microwave, coffee maker, blender, and toaster.! All cookware, dinnerware, utensils. AMENITIES: Cable TV in both the livingroom and master bedroom, high speed WIFI, laundry facilities, sundeck, fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, and, very important here in Santa Cruz, ample off street parking. PLEASE NOTE: the entire rental area is on the second and third levels of the house. There are numerous built in storage cabinets in the house, however, there is no garage or storage space for your use on the lower level. The house is set up for our guests to arrive and depart independently. However, either myself or my Rental Manager are always available if needed. DOGS: We welcome well behaved dogs at the Green House, but ask that they be kept in while you are away from the house and at night to minimize barking for the neighbors. Please be sure they have been given flea preventative within three weeks of arriving and that they stay off the furniture. If you are concerned that your pup may have an accident or chew the furnishings while you are away, please consider bringing their crate for taking them with you when you depart the house. HOUSE STAFF: The Green House office is located to the right of the front door behind the garage. You may see me enter or exit from time to time along with other Green House staff members. The caretaker of the property and quarters are to the left of the carport. We park our vehicles in the carport and next to the berry bushes. The Caretaker will take the garbage and recycling cans to the street on Sunday and return them to the carport on Monday. The Gardener comes every other Friday to take care of the grounds but will not access the side dog yard or the deck without warming. No staff member will enter the house without prior notice except in the case of an emergency. Maintaining our Tenants privacy is of utmost importance.