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8th Avenue Beach Cottage - Beachnest Vacation Rentals vacation rental

8th Avenue Beach Cottage - Beachnest Vacation Rentals

On Beachnest Vacation Rentals · beachnest.com

Cabin2 bedroomsDirect bookingSanta Cruz

Cute & Cozy Beach Bungalow. PET-FRIENDLY. Walk to Twin Lakes Beach and the Yacht Harbor.

Checked Sep 29, 2026View on direct site ↗

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