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Family Beach Retreat HOT TUB. BIKES. SURF BOARDS, BBQ, BEACH ACCESS

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Spacious living room upstairs with large screen TV - multiple sitting areas
private hot tub always ready and set at 102 degrees
A board, boogie or bike for every size
Plenty of sun light and windows for the entire Living room, kitchen & fireplace.
Located on quiet block of Pleasure Point - 1/2 block from the ocean

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Pleasure Point Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Capitola Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Family Beach Retreat HOT TUB. BIKES. SURF BOARDS, BBQ, BEACH ACCESS

Enjoy this charming, beach house with HOT TUB on a quiet street just 1/2 a block from famous surf beach AND a quiet, sandy family friendly beach (Permit 211215 - expires 10/20/26)

Our home has 3 bedrooms (including a downstairs private master bedroom suite with full bathroom, kitchenette and private access to outdoor patio and hot tub), 2 full baths. This home away from home has it all: leather sectional, 65" SONY Ultra HD 4K TV, with ROKU to control SONOs sound bar/TV, fully equipped kitchen with waffle maker, rice cooker and coffee grinder, a kitchenette in the master bedroom suite, spacious living/dining room with stereo with iPod connection, cable TV, DVD/VCR and gas fireplace and landscaped private patio area, with HOT TUB. There is a 6 burner gas grill . Free wireless internet. Wi-Fi. EEROS WIFI repeaters to ensure high performance and internet access throughout the house and patios.

In addition, you will find a garage full of surfboards, bikes (6 adult - 2 child), beach chairs, boogie boards, beach wagon and sand toys for your fun in the sun. Feel free to use our SURFBOARDs!

Park your car here for a week and never drive again as a plethora of shops and restaurants as well as bike and walking trails are steps away.

Of course, you can walk to world class surfing and then retreat to your outdoor shower and toasty hot tub in private garden!

BEDS AND BATHS

Downstairs Master Suite, with large granite counter kitchenette. In suite bathroom. Access to garden patio and hot tub.

Upstairs: 65' SONY Ultra HD 4K TV with DVR, SONOs sound bar and ROKU to manage your Apps and favorite stations.

Upstairs Bedroom #2, with a sliding glass doors to sunny deck, has one queen sized bed.

Upstairs Bedroom #3 features a trundle bed, surf themed comforters, a large window.

The two guest bedrooms share a full bath which includes tub/shower, towels, and bath amenities.

LIVING AREA

The kitchen with easy access to sunny deck with BBQs and outdoor sitting area.

Large capacity new dishwasher and microwave, fully stocked with pans, cutlery, many kitchen appliance sand dishes, as well as condiments. Soaps included.

The dining area accommodates seating for up to 6 people.

The spacious living room is appointed with casual seating (leather sectional) for viewing the 65" Ultra HD TV and SONOs sound bar. The couch is a sofa bed. Plenty of room for the entire family.

Garage is stocked with full size washer and dryer. Detergent is included.

PATIOS

Enjoy the sunny back patio, surrounded by tropical garden that includes sitting area and hot tub.

The private back deck is set up for with two BBQs and sitting area with peeks to the Pacific Ocean. Patio seating for 6-8 with table and supplemental chairs.

ACTIVITIES

The main attraction, is of course the beach, and the house is only a half a block away. Surf, relax and play in the sand, boogie board, play beach volleyball and enjoy fabulous sunsets. Have a bonfire in the sand!

Bike ride along East Cliff Drive or hike in the Santa Cruz hills; there is something for everyone!

Relax on the deck and enjoy your sunset!

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Property manager

Steve Clarence
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
You and the kids can walk to numerous beaches.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Pleasure Point Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Capitola Beach - 8 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Vallarta - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Beach Retreat HOT TUB. BIKES. SURF BOARDS, BBQ, BEACH ACCESS pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Beach Retreat HOT TUB. BIKES. SURF BOARDS, BBQ, BEACH ACCESS?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Beach Retreat HOT TUB. BIKES. SURF BOARDS, BBQ, BEACH ACCESS?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Beach Retreat HOT TUB. BIKES. SURF BOARDS, BBQ, BEACH ACCESS located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Pleasure Point Park and Moran Lake Beach. 38th Avenue Beach Access and The Hook are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous beach house
Spotless, comfortable beds and lounging spaces, well-stocked kitchen and lots of extras (bikes, boards, wetsuits!). Can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
Comfortable, clean house within walking distance to Pleasure Point and several restaurants. Nice to have the bikes and hot tub. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt like we were part of the neighborhood instead of just vacationers
The house had a great layout for enough privacy and gatherings. So comfortable & clean. Amazing beds. And, the neighborhood was great. We used the bikes to ride everyday - along the beach, to Verve Coffee and Capitola. Just a fantastic location and space. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great as always
We lived in this neighborhood for 10 years and it's so special to be able to come back and this place is the perfect way to do so. This is our 2nd visit and we'll be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vineeta H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location near beach!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Property spotless location fantastic and the owner,Steve answered all communications quickly. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morena C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome House
Perfect location, super clean, fully equipped. This place was exactly what we were looking for for the wekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All around great!
Well equipped, nice location, great vacation spot. Recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for Moms Weekend In
My girlfriends and I had a wonderful time staying so close to the beach. It was exactly what we all needed. Quiet, relaxing, comfortable. The house was stocked with everything we would find in our own home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great SC place
Wonderful spot right next to Pleasure Point. Loaded with toys, well equipped kitchen, hot tub etc. thanks very much Steve!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family summer vacation
Great stay! The house and location was perfect! The addition of the bicycles was amazing and made the trip so much better for our family! We loved our time at this location!! Family of 4 with 16&19 year old kids!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Weekend Getaway
The property was just as described and we had a very pleasant long weekend. It was a very short walk to two different beaches, we used the cruiser bikes to cruise over to the boardwalk, and enjoyed the spacious and clean living/dining area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ASHLEY B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home
We had a wonderful time. The location was perfect for beach and food access. We split our time between the Boardwalk and the Beach. House was clean, organized and easily accessible. The only thing I would suggest is don’t sleep on the trundle bed with your toddler if you are an adult. It isn’t for tall people lol
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental in Pleasure Point!
We (four adults, two little ones) thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was spacious and suited our needs perfectly. The location couldn't be beat, either!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Favorite Place
We’ve stayed at the property multiple times because we love everything about it!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Weekend Getaway
This beach house was perfect for our family and so conveniently located to great beaches, biking, farmer's market, people and surfer watching. We loved dining on the deck! The hot tub is a very nice perk too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for surfing
We had a great stay and surfed every day. The house is very well equipped for beach activities and for cooking. Great family time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location & Rec Equipment
Great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream Beach Vacay
Perfect place for our family - all the gear for fun days at the beach (boogie boards, towels, bikes) and enough room for everyone. The host shared some great restaurant and beach tips beforehand which proved to be spot-on. We'll definitely be back, and I'd recommend the place to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and close to everything
This property was perfect for our trip. The location is close to everything, from Capitola Village to several beaches that are easily walkable from the home. The home is well equipped from the kitchen to the bikes. The beds were very comfortable and the living room offered tons of space. The owner was amazing in working with us when I booked our stay a day shorter than I meant to and we had to make a last minute extension of our trip. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location at Pleasure Point
Fantastic place. Hope to rent again. Great location, steps from Pleasure Point. Perfect layout for hosting family and friends. Had some rough weather and still had a great time relaxing and enjoying time together.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
About 2 blocks from the cliffs where you can watch 100's of surfers and a 1 1/2 from a beach where you can relax, swim or stroll on the beach. We enjoyed the bikes too. The house was clean and accommodated our family of perfectly. We have 3 teens and there was more than enough space for everyone. Steve was wonderful at responding and gave us great tips for activities and where to eat. So appreciative!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house, wonderful location
What a find! the house is great and has everything you need for a stay in Santa Cruz - including bikes, wetsuits and beach chairs. Kitchen is well equipped as well. The house is about 3 blocks from a great surfing spot - we made out way every morning to watch the surfers. 3 blocks the other direction is a good beach. Nothing bad to say about this rental. Thanks Steve!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection for our small, young family.
We walked to the beach, rode bikes to ice cream, soaked after surfing. We had a memory-making holiday with absolutely no complaints. Thank you for sharing this lovely home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 night get a way
We enjoyed our stay! Only concern is you can't open door with trundle bed, and the king could use a new mattress.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Steve Clarence

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Steve grew up together in Southern California and missed the beaches and surfing. Thirty years later they found a bit of paradise for our families to enjoy in Pleasure Point which is the banana belt of the Santa Cruz area. We all fell in love with Pleasure Point as it is less than an hour drive from our homes. We love to surf and enjoy the nearby walking path to Capitola and the fun local restaurants.

Why they chose this property

We chose to buy this home because it is everything we wanted and less than an hour's drive from Silicon Valley and Pleasure Point has an amazing Banana belt of nice weather.

When we walk in the door we feel as though we are miles away.

We wanted a home that has easy walking access to beaches, shops and restaurants.

There is so much to do in this beautiful area including: the amusement park, Capitola Village, UC Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz wineries, Elkhorn Slough for kyaking with sea otters, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Annie Glass outlet, bike riding, fishing, birding, Pacific Grove Mall, whale watching, ...

What makes this property unique

We enjoy walking or biking to shops and restaurants. I like the 30 minute stroll along the coast to Capitola for lunch at my favorite Paradise Beach cafe. We can surf or read on the sunny deck. Bonfires in the soft sand only a half block away.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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