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7 Houses from the Ocean - Pleasure Point Surf!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Miscellaneous
Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Santa Cruz, CA
  • Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Cruz

With a stay at this vacation home in Santa Cruz (Eastside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. .This vacation home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Capitola Beach and 6 mi (9.6 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.
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What's nearby

  • Sunny Cove Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Capitola Beach - 8 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

7 Houses from the Ocean - Pleasure Point Surf!

Summary:
This beautiful multi-level Santa Cruz Pleasure Point beach house is steps from the beach and only 7 houses away from the ocean. This mid-century charmer boasts a fully loaded kitchen, open floor plan, and high ceilings. Perfect to relax and enjoy your surroundings. We offer bikes, a beach wagon, children's toys and Pets are welcome! We strive to provide a clean well maintained space for guests to enjoy. The house offers 3 bedrooms with a bonus loft. Just 10 drive to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.

The Space:
Live the beach lifestyle; bikes, wetsuits, beach gear, & more all for your use! Perfect for families or a group of adults.

The construction next door is complete. Enjoy our State Park/Beach Pass during your stay. Visit the Elephant Seals at Nuevo Ano State Beach or having fun exploring our beautiful redwoods.

The house is multi-level with two bedrooms on the lower level, one with 3 twin beds and the other with a king size bed, a full bathroom, garage with bikes and laundry. This level also has easy access to the backyard with a hammock, fire pit, bbq, and a table for outdoor eating. On the second floor, you will find the kitchen, dining room, master bedroom with king size bed and attached full bathroom, balcony overlooking the large backyard and just a few steps down to the living room with an attached balcony and half bath. On the top level, you will find a loft with a couch and futon bed that overlooks the ocean. The house is large with a lot of room for a multi-family vacation or a group of adults.

We have security cameras are on the outside of the property for safety reasons. ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES! We are a dog-friendly house. There is a $100 non-refundable pet fee for the first pet and an additional $50 for the second. Pets are not allowed on the beds or furniture. Pets must be approved prior to booking. They will love the house and the beach!

Guests must be over 25 to rent our beach house. Absolutely no parties. Our neighbors are sensitive to noise after 10 pm. Normal level conversations and laughing isn't a problem inside the house after 10 pm.

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Guest Access:
You will have full access to the house, bikes, beach towels, Wii, movies, boggie boards, umbrella, etc.

The Neighborhood:
The neighborhood is quiet and in a very beachy setting. The ocean is just a min walk to the end of the street. We are located in the very sought after Pleasure Point where you will find some of the best surfing in California.

Getting Around:
Walk, Bike, Urber, Lift, Drive or Bus

Other Things to Note:
We are a dog-friendly house. There is a $100 non-refundable pet fee for the first pet and an additional $50 for the second. We ask that pets are not allowed on the beds or furniture. Pets MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO BOOKING

Interaction with Guests:
I am always available to answer questions and provide recommendations. I live locally
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a flat-screen TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Lia Paradiso

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Mid-century East Cliff Home Steps Beach House Santa Cruz
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Mid-century East Cliff Home Steps Beach Santa Cruz
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Mid-century East Cliff Home, Steps From the Beach!! Santa Cruz

7 Houses from the Ocean - Pleasure Point Surf! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kalman E.

Liked: Cleanliness

East Cliff Beach House

Great location, great kitchen--very well equipped. Very functional house, good for kids. House a bit dark and except for kitchen could use some updating.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Adrienne R.

Plenty of Room for the Family

Great location. The washer and dryer were convenient. We were able to walk to the beach. There are a few things that could be better. The dishes are old and chipped. There were ants all over the countertops. The master shower needs to be power washed. The dishwasher had problems. The lighting in the kitchen and dining area was too dark.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Brooke O.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Quirky House Pet Friendly Dirty

The house is fun, neighborhood great. Lots of cleanliness issues - dirty toothbrush in one of the beds, filthy bath nonslip mat in downstairs bathroom, dirty skillet in cabinet, dirty knife in knife block and completely unresponsive host. VRBO even tried to reach her wo success and then said it was just an advertising service and could not do more. Ridiculous.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Marilyn S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Annual Santa Cruz Family trip

We have stayed at this property on previous occasions. This is an annual trip for many years and generations. We tend to stay in the same area and are trying to find a new annual location. While we like the property, the beds have significantly gone down hill. The larger beds are no longer acceptable as it feels as though you are hitting box springs. Mold around the facets especially lower bathroom is not acceptable. The barbeque as in previous stay was really gross and unclean. Given the price per night, better mattresses and cleaner bathrooms, etc. are expected.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Pleasure!

Again we enjoyed our stay at this well-appointed home in an ideal location. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dwayne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July week

Everything was great, kids loved the house, location was perfect and the host was on point. My only feedback would be the bed in the Master bedroom was hard as a rock and after a week my wife and I felt like Fred and Wilma Flintstone which is the only reason why I didn’t give it 5 stars all around.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

glen and heidi m.

Liked: Cleanliness

More time on the ocean

The house location is ideal for walking, biking to different beaches. Short bike ride to East Cliff pleasure point for surfing. House is fantastically uniquely Santa Cruz with contemporary amenities. We loved every day of our week stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

elaine s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation Home

This house is in a great location close to the beach. There was plenty of room for the family and a great backyard. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for families!

Very accommodating for our growing family group. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Homey large home by the Sea

We enjoyed our visit in this spacious home with our daughter, son in law and teen age sons. It was also perfect for our Jack Russell. It has a large back yard, several porches, all with plenty of places to sit. Also a well stocked kitchen and big dining room table.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

An awesome family vacation spot!!

This was a perfect place for our family vacation! It was clean and cozy and had everything we needed! Loved that it was close to the beach!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Beach house for whole family

Large, clean ,house in a prime location. Great backyard and porches. Yard was good to contain our dogs and hang out for people too. Kitchen was topnotch with high quality kitchen dishes and amenities. We'll be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Marilyn S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Property needs TLC

Digital door instructions opposite as stated. Back door never set. Carpets stained and dirty. Barbecue filthy and caught fire searing one guest. Plumbing and electrical issues. Property manager very responsive. Interior needs updating
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

We loved the house and location. Very pet friendly and easily accommodated all our family members. Kitchen is well stocked for hosting a feast like Thanksgiving.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for dog owners

We go to Santa Cruz at the end of summer every year. This was my favorite property so far. The house is well stocked. Plenty of towels, the kitchen has all you need. There are 2 balconies that are lovely for morning coffee or evening wine. Wagon and beach toys in the garage. The house has multiple levels and stairs, but we appreciated some separation from our noisy boys. The beach is only 5 or so houses down. This is a very dog friendly beach, and our dogs loved it! The location is absolutely perfect. My only complaint is the bed in the master was a little firm for my taste. Overall, this is a large house with lots of room, and the location combined with being pet friendly is awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rashmi B.

Very pleasant weekend!

Great house, very spacious, and well-equipped kitchen! Appreciated being able to be so close to the beach, and bring our furry friends with us too! :)

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

Great House

Love this house and we enjoyed our stay greatly! Perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leslie F., Grass Valley, CA

Great Stay Christmas 2018.

Great location! Steps away from cliff views and close to walk on beaches. We spent Christmas with our family of 6 plus 2 kids. Plenty of beds and parking for our 3 vehicles. There are lots of stairs, which allows a nice view from the loft, but can be a challenge for older guests or babies. Great kitchen for cooking meals together. Would definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

SUN TIME FUN

HAD A GREAT TIME, LIKE THE HOUSE, BEACH AND THE WEATHER WAS GREAT!! THANKS
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pat K., Sacramento, CA

Excellent

The property was in excellent condition. It was clean and had everything that was needed. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Denise O.

Annual family vacation

We love the location!! Great for our family of 8 adults. Cooked our meals in the roomy kitchen and walked to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Great place

House was very comfortable, clean and close to the beach! Thank you, we will likely be back! 😎
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

A wonderful place for our family to share, roomy, equipped, and welcoming

There were so many great surprises to this great home, such as being a stone's throw from the ocean, having a wet suit available, wood for an evening around the firepit, and a kitchen fit for baking a wedding cake. The beds were very comfortable, there were plenty of towels, and the house was very clean. There was one problem with the bottom drawer of the dishwasher that did not run smoothly. Thank you for a great stay. We would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Very clean and comfortable home. With a responsive and flexible host!

My family and I stayed in Lisa's home for my sister Melanie's wedding. It was such a nice place to stay with easy access to the beach on a nice quiet street. Lisa was quick to respond to any questions I had and gave me all the info we needed to access the keys and home in general. Would highly recommend this as a vacation rental for other people looking for a nice place to stay in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

House was perfect for a girls weekend in Santa Cruz!

The house was big and clean. There was lots of space to hang out either inside or outside. The house was just a quick walk to the beach. Overall, it made for a great weekend stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018