Pleasure Point Paradise! Beach and Lagoon Views!

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Santa Cruz, CA

Pleasure Point Park5 min walk
Capitola Beach6 min drive
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk8 min drive
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Great room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

This is our personal home which we have completely remodeled. This beach bungalow located on Moran Lake in Santa Cruz, near Capitola, is breathtaking and feels like your personal spa retreat. Situated in a very quiet neighborhood, it feels so removed from city life, yet close to all amenities. The beach is a 5 minute walk away, with Pleasure Point, the best surfing spot in Santa Cruz, 5 minutes in the other direction with panoramic views of Monterey Bay. Or stay in and relax in your own Hot Springs spa on the back deck. The home is open with lots of natural light from large windows overlooking the lake and feels larger than the square footage. The kitchen has all you need with a 1956 antique O'Keefe and Merritt gas stove. (It works great!) There are two large decks in the back that overlook the lake with peeks of Moran beach through the eucalyptus trees. The home is a mix of Asian and Hawaiian decor furnished with Japanese antiques. So we ask that you treat it with special care. It is best suited for a small family or 2 couples. For monthly or other rates, email us directly by clicking on Contact Owner. We have a firm NO ANIMAL policy; no exceptions.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, Santa Cruz County has increased their tax for vacation rentals to 14%. This will be reflected in an adjusted quote.

There is so much to do in Santa Cruz, it's almost difficult to know where to start. Santa Cruz and the Monterey area have many recreational and cultural diversions to keep you busy and entertained. The Santa Cruz Mountains provide wonderful hiking, mountain biking, and exploring in the beautiful state parks including Big Basin with its ancient redwoods, Nisene Marks, and Henry Cowell. Local attractions include the Beach Boardwalk, yacht harbor, municipal and Capitola wharfs, Monterey Aquarium, Elkhorn Slough, the Mystery Spot and the downtown Pacific Garden mall. UC Santa Cruz, Cabrillo Community College, and the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium offer many cultural events such as the annual Shakespeare Festival during the summer, musicals and plays, and symphony. The Boardwalk offers free outdoor concerts on Fridays during the summer. There also are wonderful local wineries in the Santa Cruz Mountains and Monterey with several wine festivals during the year. Water sports abound with world class surfing, sailing, fishing, kayaking, windsurfing, kitesurfing, swimming, diving (some of the most challenging but beautiful diving in the world) and paddle surfing. Santa Cruz is a very bike friendly town with bike lanes all through town and along the coastline. And there are many golf courses nearby and in Monterey.

There are also phenomenal restaurants and eateries all within a few minutes walk or drive. Is there a particular kind of cuisine you enjoy? I'm sure you can find it somewhere in Santa Cruz. We have several farmer's markets which provide some of the most delicious, freshest produce (mostly organic) and bakery items. Nearest movie theaters are only a mile away.

Come to play, explore, or relax. Our home and the environs will definitely allow for all.

Property manager

Tony

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Seabright beach looking south toward the lighthouse.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Unfenced backyard w/ lake. Home NOT child-proofed.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

For holiday weekends, a 3 nt minimum is required. Beginning 1/1/2023, the transient occupancy tax collected by the SC County increases to 14%.

Reservation is not confirmed until payment is processed and rental contract has been signed within 72 hours of receipt of contract.

There is a noise curfew in Santa Cruz. Please refer to the rental contract and initial to acknowledge all Santa Cruz county ordinances.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Property Registration Number CO00269

About the area

Santa Cruz

This holiday home is located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, and is near theme parks and on a lake. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

Pleasure Point Park - 5 min walk
Sunny Cove Beach - 3 min drive
Capitola Beach - 6 min drive
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive
Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min drive

Getting around

Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

Oak & Ale - 10 min walk
Peoples Coffee - 3 min drive
Verve Coffee Roasters - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 20 min walk
Taqueria Vallarta - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pleasure Point Paradise! Beach and Lagoon Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pleasure Point Paradise! Beach and Lagoon Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pleasure Point Paradise! Beach and Lagoon Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pleasure Point Paradise! Beach and Lagoon Views! located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Moran Lake Beach and Pleasure Point Park. 38th Avenue Beach Access and Santa Maria's Beach are also within 15 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Remains our fave getaway spot!

This was my family's third stay, and as always we had a great time. This property is in a fantastic location -- my sister and I went for long walks along the cliff coastline each morning. You can get fresh seafood close by at the harbor. And the hot tub on the back porch is an amazing vacation treat!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B., Frederick, Colorado USA

15 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay!!

We loved this property!! You are close to the beach, a five minute walk. The smell of the eucalyptus on the back deck is wonderful. We had our one year old and four year old with us and they both loved the shower. We walked to the point market for breakfast burritos. Parking is easy. It’s a sleepy neighborhood. The widows are great quality and the home is very quiet and warm.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deneal H.

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise!

The property was amazing, the location was perfect for getting to places down to Capitola and up to downtown Santa Cruz and the Boardwalk. Sitting in the hot tub, you could see the ocean and hear the crashing waves. The walk to the beach was super easy and took only 5 minutes. The kitchen was very well stocked with cooking appliances, even though we ate out most of the time, and there were games and a great TV for streaming our services. The wifi was perfect and I was able to sit outside with my laptop and coffee doing work every morning! Overall, I would love to be able to stay here again sometime in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan P.

25 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

Very nice home, plenty of space. Great location. It was an easy walk to the nearby beach. Lovely deck in the back with view for relaxing after our busy days.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

24 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, peaceful rental by the ocean

We visit Santa Cruz every July and have stayed in multiple rental houses. This house is definitely our favorite! This was our second stay and again it did not disappoint. The house is spacious and comfortable, the view from the back deck is amazing, and there is an awesome beach and the pleasure point surf break both in short walking distance. The hot tub is perfectly hot. There are plenty of towels. Everything works. The owners are non-intrusive but responsive when needed. The neighbors are quiet. We felt like this was our home away from home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tony

Laura has lived in this house for over 30 years. She grew up in Hawaii. Tony has lived in San Jose until they married. We have spent the last few years remodeling the entire house; doing much of the work ourselves. We are so happy with the results. However, we have relocated for a while to care for Laura's parents in Hawaii. We plan to return to Santa Cruz but for now our home is available to you. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Since growing up in Hawaii, living near the ocean is crucial despite our long commute to work in Silicon Valley. When we descend from the Summit on Highway 17 towards Santa Cruz, a soothing feeling comes over us and all the stresses of the day melt away. We love Santa Cruz because of the temperate weather (it rarely goes over 80 degrees), the outdoor activities, easy access to cultural events, as well as being close enough to enjoy Monterey, San Jose, and San Francisco. People seem much more friendly, easy-going and neighborly in Santa Cruz.

What makes this property unique

We love the short walk to the beach. We often would catch the sunset, strolling along the water's edge or walking along the opposite side of the lake. Sometimes we would take some wood down to the beach and have a cozy fire, roasting smores or watching the meteor showers. Or for a different view, we would go to Pleasure Point and watch the surfers. We also enjoy having our meals out on our deck overlooking the lake or sitting in our spa at sunset or under the full moon. I love that there are outside views from every room and the picture window in the grand room frames one of the best views.