Romantic Retreat. Soak in the hot tub or lie on loft bed; listen to the surf.

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Santa Cruz, CA

Pleasure Point Park10 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

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Romantic Retreat: This fantastically located, atmospheric guest house was custom designed by the owner. This intimate home is ideal for two and perhaps a well behaved canine! Take a hop and a skip down the street to the cliffs of Pleasure Point, where you can surf yourself or view the surfers down below while you walk. After your stroll, you can rinse off in the outdoor shower before you soak in the bubbling cedar wood hot tub. Enjoy the privacy, the curling leaves of the pepper tree, and the lovely music of the wind chimes. Swing in a hammock as you cool off. There is a small hot tub deck and a small outdoor area in front of the house near the garden with bubbling fountain.

The bungalow boasts Spanish tile floors, a romantic sleeping loft with sky lights, a custom built desk and bookshelf, atmospheric lighting on dimmers, many books of poetry and about spirituality. Please note that you cannot stand in the loft, which most people very cosy. The feeling of the house is peaceful and the neighborhood quiet. We have several DVDs, many of them romantic comedies, as well as instant Netflix. We also provide Direct tv so that you can watch your favorite channels.

You can walk to nearby 41st Ave. to great cafes and restaurants, or drive to picturesque Capitola Village for unique stores and boutiques.

The house and location are great for people wanting a peaceful atmosphere. Great feeling house for reading, meditating, writing and contemplation, or spending quality time with that special someone. It is wonderful to walk out the door and be able to stroll along the beach during minus tide times, or to explore beaches nearby. It is a short drive to picturesque Capitola Village, and Santa Cruz has great hiking trails as well as even more awesome beaches.

Keywords: Romantic Retreat, cottage for two, pets considered, beach house, private, hot tub, hammock, fenced in back yard, pet friendly, gardens, fountain, free internet, sleeping loft, skylights, outdoor shower,
private parking, furnished, indoor shower, ambient, artistic, well lit, atmospheric lighting.

Property manager

Sita

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

$ 65 per pet.

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 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 recommended for transport to and from this property

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 near the beach. 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. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

Pleasure Point Park - 10 min walk
Sunny Cove Beach - 5 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

McDonald's - 4 min drive
Oak & Ale - 9 min walk
Peoples Coffee - 4 min drive
Verve Coffee Roasters - 14 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Retreat. Soak in the hot tub or lie on loft bed; listen to the surf. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romantic Retreat. Soak in the hot tub or lie on loft bed; listen to the surf.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Retreat. Soak in the hot tub or lie on loft bed; listen to the surf.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Romantic Retreat. Soak in the hot tub or lie on loft bed; listen to the surf. located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from 38th Avenue Beach Access and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Capitola Beach. The Hook and Pleasure Point Park are also within 10 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

14 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

Had a great visit and loved the short walk to the beach! Super clean property and easy check-in. Thanks for opening your home, Sita and Tom

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

24 Feb 2023

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

Loved it

Beautifully kept little home in an amazing location - we walked to the beach! We were very impressed by the thoughtful use of space and the amenities included.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M., Indiana, USA

25 Oct 2022

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

A wonderful, romantic home away from home.

This tiny, romantic little hideaway was just perfect for my wife and I to enjoy our honeymoon stay. Sita was very helpful ahead of our check-in and even offered us a discount when there appeared to be an issue with the hot tub. Fortunately everything was in tip top shape when we arrived and the hot tub was just as wonderful as advertised. In addition to this little apartment being just adorable and intimate and everything we had hoped for, the location was BRILLIANT. Sitting just a couple of blocks from the beach and a few blocks from local shopping and restaurants, we never found ourselves lacking in finding a place to go. If you go, definitely look up the restaurant "Margaritaville" (it's NOT the cheesy chain restaurant, it's delicious margaritas and Mexican food) The food was great, but more importantly, the location where it sits is a MUST visit. Awesome boutique shopping and tons of other restaurants sitting just on the water. We didn't discover it until our last day and wished we had sooner. Overall we loved the location and Sita was wonderful as well. We'll definitely think of this little getaway next time we travel to the area!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey D.

14 Aug 2021

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

Great spot in pleasure point

We had a great time staying at this property in pleasure point. The location is fantastic and hot tub was amazing!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

4 Aug 2021

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

Amazing

We had the best time, Sita and Tom are great hosts, their place is perfect and everything was fantastic. Hope we get back there again soon. If you know Santa Cruz at all, this is the kind of place that’s very hard to find. So grateful to them for their hospitality.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sita

My husband and I are retired psychotherapists and I am a meditation coach. We love traveling around the Pacific Northwest in our van. We also love nature, hiking and our doggies. We are interested in spirituality and meditation. Our Romantic Retreat is very conducive to meditation. Our gardens are beautiful, and we love our cedar hot tub. The sleeping loft is cozy and romantic and we can hear the ocean. We also love that we can walk to the beach, and to restaurants and cafes.

Why they chose this property

We love Santa Cruz, the ocean and beaches, the small town feel and the friendliness! We also love the health oriented restaurants, the accessibility of great hiking and yoga classes. We especially love this neighborhood because we can walk to the beach and to cafes and restaurants.

What makes this property unique

15 Minute drive to Downtown Santa Cruz, 10 minute drive to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. A fifteen minute drive to Nicene Marks State Park for wonderful hiking. And walking distance to the beach. It's at the corner and you can walk along it during low tides. There is also a market cafe just a block and a half away where you can get your food and sit overlooking the ocean to eat it.