5th Haven is the quintessential beach cottage located in the heart of Santa Cruz. It is a short drive to the boardwalk and within walking distance to Twin Lakes Beach and our new favorite breakfast spot on 7th; the Harbor Café.
Our group consisted of 6 adults. I was concerned about the shower running out of hot water but soon learned that the cottage which was recently renovated, is equipped with a tank-less water heater. In laymen terms that means instant hot water for all!
The inside of the home was adorable with décor that screamed "beach"
The master bedroom has a temperpedic bed which was extremely comfortable.
There is also a private area in front that has a comfortable seating space and a nice barbeque. There is also a fire pit but the owner request that it not be used (liability issue?)
Also, the front door has a phantom screen which allows for ocean breezes to sail through the front entrance.
There is a slight parking issue on the street and in Santa Cruz in general so I would make sure that you plan accordingly. The owner does provide parking permits for the allotted 2 parking spaces in front of the house. There is also a city parking lot at the harbor if you are anticipating visitors.
Everyone in our group really enjoyed our stay and would look forward to re-visiting 5th Haven if we have another opportunity.