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Beach Lovers Retreat

Vacation home near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Pleasure Point Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunny Cove Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes State Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Eastside Santa Cruz vacation home, you'll find Moran Lake Beach and Santa Maria's Beach. Pleasure Point Park and Sunny Cove Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Moran Lake Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pleasure Point Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Twin Lakes State Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Point Market - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Beach Lovers Retreat

Summary:

Welcome to the Beach Lovers Retreat - 1 Block from the Beach - Gourmet Kitchen - Pet Friendly - Firepit.



The Space:

VR PERMIT # 211208



A relaxing beach retreat - just a block from the beach - is tastefully decorated in a contemporary Balinese style with a soothing and warm tropical feel, and lacks nothing. It is immaculate, quiet, and very comfortable. Extra cleaning precautions are being taken to ensure your safety during COVID. And with so many people needing to be online these days, the highest internet speed available in the region is available.



A FIVE-STAR EXPERIENCE



It’s all in the details.



This remodeled beach home’s focus is on comfort and relaxation. It has a peaceful, tropical feel throughout that puts you at ease, accented with unique art and handcrafted furnishings.



A spacious, open-concept floor plan keeps you connected, and the welcoming living and dining areas encourage you to sit down and enjoy time together.



Prepare a meal in the well-stocked gourmet kitchen and then enjoy it in the Balinese-inspired dining room.



Soft white towels, high-thread count sheets, and a collection of quality personal bath care items are available.



Beach Lover’s Retreat is another level of dog-friendly, with plush doggie beds, blankets and a dog-friendly & off-leash beach is just at the end of the street. Plus, the backyard is fenced for their safety and your convenience. One guest commented, “…my dog is still wondering why we had to come home.”



In-home entertainment abounds – provided are libraries of hundreds of hit movies, children(many Disney) movies, and multi-genre music CDs for your enjoyment!  A large family game collection is also available



HANG-OUT(SIDE)



After a long day at the beach or the Boardwalk, gather around the outdoor fire pit.



There is a Weber gas grill for preparing your fresh catch-of-the-day from the Santa Cruz wharf and other finds from the nearby farmers’ markets.



Enjoy your meals around the backyard dining table next to the grill, and relax afterward in our lounge chairs.



The secure fenced backyard means you can let your children and four-legged companion run free. And there is an outdoor hot + cold shower for use after coming off the beach or when the pup has rolled in the sand all day.



IT’S YOUR KIND OF BEACH NEIGHBORHOOD



This vacation home is located in a safe residential neighborhood that embraces the best of the “Santa Cruz vibe.” It’s very much a “wave and say hi” kind of place.



The beach’s sand and waves are right at the end of the street, just a block away. The Beach Lover's Retreat is within walking distance of 41st Avenue, the main artery in the area for restaurants, coffee houses and shops.



There’s plenty of parking with 3 on-driveway spots all your own.



Located just 5 to 10 driving minutes from the Boardwalk and Capitola, and 15 minutes from the eclectic Pacific Street shopping / dining downtown area. The home is 50ish minutes from Monterey and Carmel.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

🚨 Top 5 Non-Negotiables 🚨 (Please read before proceeding with your booking) 1. No Parties or Events — Ever Any party, gathering, or event will re...

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: You well behaved family dog is happily considered.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

House
Beach Lover's Retreat
Lovers Retreat Santa Cruz
Beach Lovers Retreat Santa Cruz
Beach Lovers Retreat Private vacation home
Beach Lovers Retreat Private vacation home Santa Cruz
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Beach Lovers Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 13.9 mi (25-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beach Lovers Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beach Lovers Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Moran Lake Beach and 8-minute walk from Santa Maria's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beach Lovers Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beach Lovers Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beach Lovers Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beach Lovers Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beach Lovers Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beach Lovers Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beach Lovers Retreat to downtown Santa Cruz?

This vacation home is 2.8 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Beach Lovers Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 287 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a nice house. but the front door code didn’t work and the hot water didn’t really function that well. Had to be left running forever to heat up. Check out time was confusing as it is listed in the house on the fridge as 11 and in text - strictly at 10. Main bed is so springy that if either person moved the whole bed shakes.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Natasa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Too expensive for what you get
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Had everything we needed to enjoy the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful birthday weekend

Great for dog, good home for cooking, close to city, but also quiet and relaxing with easy access.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not Much Like It - Great

This house and property was better than advertised and the closeness to the beach couldn't be beat. Gladly would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spotless and convenient home close to the beach

We were very happy with Beach Lovers Retreat. It was exactly as described, spotlessly clean, with a terrific kitchen. Here was good flow between living room, kitchen, and outdoor space. The only issue I had was some difficulty with accessing the home through the front door in my wheelchair due to multiple levels of floor in a small space. The backyard had the essential large table easily accessed by French doors and a wonderful fire pit area. A cabinet in the living room was stocked with the most games I’ve seen in one place other than a game store! But our favorite feature was the proximity of the nice beach. We headed down the block just before sunset several evenings to witness the day’s end. Even though I’m unable to descend the stairs to the sand, I loved that there were small groups of people showing up at the same time. It’s two thumbs up for the Beach Lover’s Retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy Beach Getaway

We just returned home from our lovely three night getaway at this cozy home “Beach Lovers Retreat.” We’ve stayed at this home several times and continue to return due to its easy access to the beach (just a short couple of blocks walking distance), cleanliness of the property, ease of check in and out, and overall comfort of the house. The kitchen is always well stocked for cooking but there are also many close restaurants nearby that we enjoy. Always a pleasure to get a chance to stay at this great vacation rental on the coast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway for my wife & i

Wonderful property, super close to beach will definitely stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

manyam m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming beach house, nice location but overpriced

We stayed for two nights, house has lots of beach gear, cozy rooms and small state beach near by. The rooms are smaller than expected so for a group of six it's crampy. The bath rooms are not attached to the bed rooms so two families will have to juggle. The beach is okay at best. The price is not justified after adding VRBO and host fees on top of daily fees, so it's mispriced for it's location when it all adds up so buyer beware
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rod C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location.

Daily walks to the beach and a great property made this a wonderful stay. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Santa Cruz Family Vacation

Great location blocks from beach. Clean, spacious house with a nice yard. Lots of extras and details taken care of. Fully stocked kitchen, beach toys and chairs
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach House

This is a great location a block and a half from the beach. There is a good surf break right there, and it's kind of on a cove, so no crowds. The house had all the supplies you would need and has a really nice backyard with a fire pit that we enjoyed. Great place- we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Curtis B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great two-six beach family rental.

Cozy home a block from two-six beach which was the perfect size for our family of 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F., El Dorado Hills,CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for beach strolls with our dogs and bike rides along the coast.

Simple process but gets pricy due to the added management fees.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H., West Sacramento, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Reboot on the beach

We stayed for 5 nights to get out of the Sacramento summer heat. We brought our two retrievers with us. All of us had a wonderful time. The proximity to the beach cannot be beat, nor can the quality. The house was perfect size for us and had every amenity we could have asked for! It even had an outdoor shower to rinse off the sand! We hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful…We’ll be back!

Linda and Cal are the perfect hosts and great communicators. Their home is thoughtfully stocked and impressively organized to help you, your family, and dogs feel at home. The house and yard are pleasant and comfortable, and the neighborhood and beach proximity are excellent. We enjoyed lots of walking and a number of the nearby coffee and eatery options; also wonderful New Leaf Market for fresh local groceries. An ideal unwind!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

benedict b., Cedar Ridge

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool on the Coast

Great location one block from the beach. Well appointed and quiet neighbor hood. Close to boardwalk and shopping and dining. We live inland where it has been so hot and it was a relief to be cool and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute place, excellent location!

We loved staying at the Beach Lovers Retreat. My husband and I and our 4 kids stayed here for a quick surf getaway and it was perfect. The house is very well stocked and lots of really thoughtful touches. We will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Súper cute and comfortable beach house

This is our 2nd stay here and we loved it again! We plan to rent this house every year. The kids love the fire pit for roasting hotdogs and s’mores! And the beach is so close. The beds are comfy and I love all of the decor. Thanks again Linda!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheri T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect SC getaway!

We always have a outstanding experience when we stay at this property. It couldn’t be more perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristine E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach vacation

Wonderful home, great location and stocked with everything you'll ever need. Exceeded my expectations in every way!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness

All of the comforts of home by the ocean

Really cute beach house with all of the comforts of home. Large backyard, perfect for adults, kids and the family dog. Great outdoor fire pit. Large DVD selection. One short block to the beach. Perfect for a family of four! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home. Great location!

We spent 3 fabulous nights at the beach retreat. Loved every minute. The home was very well organized and the voluminous DVD collection was an extra bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

Liked: Cleanliness

beach house stay

very pleased
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021