Steps to the 26th St Beach~ The 25th Ave Beach Retreat!

10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Santa Cruz, CA

Sunny Cove Beach13 min walk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk7 min drive
Santa Cruz Wharf7 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)25 min drive

What a.wonderful getaway!!! Gorgeous welcoming home. Stunning views. Perfect location!! Great hot tub. The owner even ar...

Cheryl F.

Mar 9, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Queen Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Murphy Bed

Upstairs Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Upstairs On Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Welcome to the 25th Beach Retreat...our three bedroom, two and a half bath home located just steps from the ocean, sleeping up to 8 adults. Upstairs you will find a spacious family room with with a set of 12' sliding bi-fold doors for a true indoor/outdoor living experience; large deck with ocean views and plenty of seating for relaxing and dining; large main bedroom with king bed, full bath and small private deck; a beachy half bath; fully-stocked kitchen; and dining room with seating for 8. Downstairs features two queen bedrooms; a large second downstairs family room with super comfy Murphy bed; a roomy backyard for dining and relaxing with an outdoor dining table, roomy hot tub, comfy couches and chairs plus a cozy fire pit. The 25th Beach Retreat is fully stocked with linens; plenty of beach gear-including towels, chairs, boogie boards and beach toys; a large selection of movies and books; and games for kids of all ages.

Property manager

Christina Wilson

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

Sunny Cove Beach - 13 min walk
Pleasure Point Park - 14 min walk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive
Santa Cruz Wharf - 7 min drive
Capitola Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Oak & Ale - ‬13 min walk
‪Peoples Coffee - ‬2 min drive
‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to the 26th St Beach~ The 25th Ave Beach Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the 26th St Beach~ The 25th Ave Beach Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the 26th St Beach~ The 25th Ave Beach Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the 26th St Beach~ The 25th Ave Beach Retreat! located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Santa Maria's Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach. Sunny Cove Beach and Pleasure Point Park are also within 15 minutes.

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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

9 Mar 2024

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

Stunning

What a.wonderful getaway!!! Gorgeous welcoming home. Stunning views. Perfect location!! Great hot tub. The owner even arranged a private wine tasting. We will definitely return!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A., Danville

20 Feb 2024

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

Fantastic Beach House!

We had such an amazing stay. This house is perfect in every way. We didn't want for anything! It was clean, well-stocked and the decor is exactly what you want for a beach house. We really didn't want to leave. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar G.

8 Feb 2024

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

Perfect place and experience

Had a fantastic stay and experience in this house. Very impressed on how much bigger it feels inside and outside. The jacuzzi was awesome with the weather we had and super clean. Quiet neighborhood with no cars coming out constantly. The location was perfect not only great short distance from the ocean but the deck was the best part. Breathing the ocean air and looking at it in the morning with your coffee to red wine nights was the best part on that deck. Memories I will cherish with my family and definitely would recommend to everyone. Looking forward to coming back!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Christina Wilson

We are Northern California natives. Hubby was born and raised just across the bay in Salinas. He grew up spending sand-filled days on the beach in Santa Cruz, and always dreamed of owning a home just steps from the ocean! We currently live just outside Sacramento, but consider Santa Cruz our home away from home. The kiddos are young adults, but when they were teens we decided a beach house was the perfect thing to keep the family close. Sand, surf, great restaurants, boat rides, boardwalk adventures, lazy days...many wonderful family memories were created on 25th Ave. The 25th Beach Retreat is perfect for families or a gang of friends. Being just 7 houses from the ocean, we spend many hours sitting on the second story patio watching the boats go by with a good book and an adult bev! We hope that our guests come to love our "Happy Place" just as much as we do!!!

Why they chose this property

East Santa Cruz, know as Pleasure Point, has a surfers laid-back vibe. We are close enough to the boardwalk, boating, downtown, shops, and great restaurants for fun-filled days, but far enough away to avoid the traffic and hustle and bustle of these busy areas. The 25th Beach Retreat is walking distance to all the shops and restaurants on 41st, in the heart of Pleasure Point, as well as the high-end village of Capitola. With the world renowned 26th Surf Beach just one block away, we are in a perfect location for families with littles, or those looking for more action on the water. The house comes with boogie boards and stand up paddle boards for those looking to get out on the water, as well as shovels and pails for those looking to spend time on the beach. Our quiet beach is a great place to spend the day!!!

What makes this property unique

The 25th Beach Retreat was initially set it up as a luxury get-away for ourselves, our employees and vendors, so the house was fully furnished with new furniture, linens, fixtures and finishes. We have a collection of framed vintage Santa Cruz prints, custom art pieces, comfy linens, and much more. We always tell our guests to bring their clothes and groceries, everything else you could want or need is ready for you at the 25th Beach Retreat!