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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
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Capitola Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - a very small room for 1-2 kids (not adults)

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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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
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
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Capitola Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Oak & Ale - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪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

Christi R.

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

Well provisioned sanctuary

My husband, two teenagers and I loved staying at this lovely home in our favorite Santa Cruz neighborhood, Pleasure point.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best trip ever! We loved this house and used every cool thing in the garage every day - bikes, surf boards, wet suits and more. Perfect! Thanks so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was terrific and Steve was a pleasure to work with. We stayed in California for a week and our stay at this property was our most relaxing by far. A short walk to multiple beaches where we watched surfers and took in the sunsets. Cool neighborhood with a very nice vibe. Great coffee and burrito shop a few blocks away with great food and java. The top floor of this home really makes it special, full of light and with views over most of the surrounding houses. And our teens loved the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Awesome olace

Very homey, clean, and well stocked. So many things to do within walking distance. We loved the area too! Very nice ambiance
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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

Janet K.

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

An absolute pleasure

It’s a lovely comfortable house, well appointed. Anytime you’re looking for something (Gee, I wonder if they have that?) they do. This is our second stay and it was just as wonderful as the first time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Heather R.

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

Lovely house, perfect location!

Wonderful visit to Santa Cruz at Steve's house. The house is in a perfect location, it has everything you will need for a wonderful stay. The cruisers are perfect for riding to the beach or boardwalk. Will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

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

Wonderful!

Great property in fabulous location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sean C.

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

Santa Cruz Getaway

Excellent location for a Santa Cruz vacation. House is near great beaches and surfing and is very well supplied for beach activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

wesley a.

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

Fun n the sun

This Pleasure Point Property has everything you need to relax and forget about the fast paced life for a while. We had such a great time I Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA O.

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

The perfect beach house!

We return to this house at least once a year and couldn't ask for more. The location and amenities are everything you need for an awesome beach vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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English, Spanish

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