Castle Beach Retreat - Relax at the Best Beach in Santa Cruz!

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Having coffee on the deck while watching the kids
Castle Beach Retreat offers a large open floor plan
View from Kitchen
The new kitchen offers state-of-the-art appliances and lots of new cabinets
Upstairs master bedroom

Overview of Castle Beach Retreat - Relax at the Best Beach in Santa Cruz!

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 123000 sq ft

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk13 min walk
  • Popular LocationOcean Street13 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Wharf3 min drive
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Master

1 King Bed

Megan's room

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

O'Neal Room

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Castle Beach Retreat - Relax at the Best Beach in Santa Cruz!

Castle Beach Retreat (Santa Cruz City TOT registration certificate #001134T) offers a wonderful atmosphere that is unmatched by other beach rentals. It is perfect for extend family reunions and retreats.

Castle Beach Retreat is a 2-story, 3000sq ft home directly across from one of the best beaches in Santa Cruz - Seabright Beach. Full-length windows overlook the beach and Santa Cruz Pier - allowing you to watch the sunset while barbecuing on the spacious balcony or lie in bed listening to the waves.

Seabright State Beach, known to locals as Castle Beach, is a south-facing beach with the reputation of being the warmest, sunniest beach on the Monterey Bay. Great for families, this State Beach has restrooms, lifeguards*, and since Castle Beach Retreat sits at the beach's main entrance, there are no stairs or cliffs to negotiate. Enjoy roasting marshmallows on one of the only beaches that allows bonfires. Plus due to limited beach parking, traffic is much lighter here compared to other popular beaches.

Seabright Beach lies between the Santa Cruz Harbor and famed Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, home of the Giant Dipper roller coaster. The Boardwalk is 3 blocks over the old train bridge (the same bridge featured in the movie Lost Boys) or 1 1/2 blocks during low tide (but you might get your feet wet). The harbor is a great place to charter boats or rent paddle boards, Hobbies, kayaks, etc. It also has some great places to eat. - Our location has easy access for even families with small kids to both attractions without the hassle of the crowds or parking.

The Seabright area is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Santa Cruz. Centrally located, you are only a short walk from coffee shops, delis and great restaurants. There is also several theaters in the downtown shopping district and there are activities likes concerts, roller skating, bowling, laser tag, climbing, hiking, biking and much more just minutes away.

Castle Beach Retreat proudly maintains the highest sanitary practices, adheres to all local ordinances and is professional managed. This added level of quality offers the VRBO guest piece of mind and the ability to call someone when needed. The Retreat offers a beautiful setting with 4+ bedrooms/3.5 baths, including 2 master bedrooms with ocean views. There are beds for up to 11 people as well as other attractive features: We allow up to 10 adults max. We do allow an additional + 2 children or combinations of less adults and more children.

- Upstairs, the spacious grand room features an entire wall of full-length windows and sliding glass doors. They connect to the balcony and provide spectacular beach views. Our balcony is considered by many neighbors as the best in the area. There is also an outdoor gas BBQ, a dining table that seats 12, a bar that seats 6, a 65” 4K UHD TV with Tivo for local and network broadcasts and AppleTV for streaming apps, a fireplace, and exposed high beam ceilings. Castle Beach Retreat has a whole-house Sonos entertainment system

- The beautiful kitchen overlooks the grand room and ocean. It offers just about anything you are likely to need for even a Thanksgiving dinner party including: silverware, pots, pans, dishes, glasses, and serving utensils. This high-end kitchen is a chef's dream with a huge 11 foot working island attached to a bar for guests. It has the latest state-of-the art Jenn-Air microwave, warming drawer, double convention oven and inductive cook top. Also supplied is a toaster, coffee maker, coffee press, rice cooker and crock pot.

- You may never want to leave the upstairs master bedroom and bath. It offers a kingsize bed, 47' HDTV with AppleTV, Sonos entertainment system and walk-in closet. The master bath has a huge two person, extra deep tub, it's own 50” 4K UHD TV with AppleTV, Sonos sound system, and Robern vanities and cabinets.

- The downstairs master bedroom is a studio suite with a kingsize bed, kitchenette/dinning area, bath, 65” plasma HDTV with Tivo and AppleTV

- downstairs there are also two additional bedrooms, named the O Neil Room and Meg's Room respectively, and a large entertainment room/garage named the Ducati Room, as a solute to the famous motorcycle company. The Ducati Room offers guests a new 65' plasma HDTV, with Apple TV and Playstation 3 with BlueRay. It is perfect for the young or young at heart. The O Neil and Meg's Rooms are both connected to a “shotgun” bathroom. Meg's Room has a twin over double bunk-bed with an additional pull-out single bed. The O Neil Room has a queen-size bed.

- There is an outdoor shower with hot and cold water and a hose to rinse off the sand

Come enjoy an unbeatable beach getaway!

Notes:
To maintain the quality of our neighborhood, we ask that guests try to limit the number of cars in their party.

Please no requests for discounts or trades. Booking request that contain these requests will be reported.

Lifeguard service is seasonal

Notice of Exterior Security Cameras: In the 14 years we have owned our home, there has never been a security issue. However, for the safety of our guests, there are external security cameras that monitor the exterior of the house 24/7. There are no internal security cameras and the exterior cameras are not located with a view of the upstairs deck to ensure our guest’s privacy. The camera’s are intended for perimeter security only. This includes a camera integrated into the front door lock. This camera is activated when the lock and/or doorbell are used. The doorbell feature works well for contacting us and getting information/assistance if you are having trouble operating the lock combination.

Keywords: Castle Beach Retreat

Property manager

Lou Albert

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Crib available, but no baby gate for staircase

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
There are no exceptions to this policy

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not proceed with booking if you're planning a Party, or bringing a pet. Neither of those are allowed! Absolutely no exceptions.

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

This vacation home is located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, and is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach, 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Seabright Beach - 1 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 13 min walk
  • Ocean Street - 13 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive
  • Cowell's Beach - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 15 min walk
  • Stagnaro Bros - 5 min drive
  • Boardwalk Bowl - 19 min walk
  • Crow's Nest Restaurant - 17 min walk
  • Cruzin' Crêpes - 15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Beach Retreat - Relax at the Best Beach in Santa Cruz! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Castle Beach Retreat - Relax at the Best Beach in Santa Cruz!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castle Beach Retreat - Relax at the Best Beach in Santa Cruz!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castle Beach Retreat - Relax at the Best Beach in Santa Cruz! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastside Santa Cruz vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Seabright Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TIM M., ACAMPO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean views, fantastic house.
Amazing home with new finishes, and the room too accommodate larger groups. Incredibly close access to the beach and decent parking on the street. House was beautiful inside, yet comfortable for our family/kids. The view of the ocean was amazing. Pictures online are great, but don’t due justice for the in person experience and view of the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We had a lovely stay at the beach house. All was perfect! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beachfront Paradise
We've stayed at this home twice now and I have to be honest, I like it better than any of the other homes we've stayed in at Seabright. The home itself is impeccable, extremely clean and modern. The master suite is one of the rare rental master suites that is actually something I would have in my home. The bed is nice and soft, the bathroom counter is clean, there's a massive tub and nice rainforest shower. How many times do you stay someplace and the master bath has a pedestal sink?!? It's awful for women! Nope, this place is amazing. The kitchen is perfect for group meals and the little bar area is cute. The downstairs was a nice reprieve as we always stay in October when we catch Santa Cruz's few hot days of the year. The kiddos loved the bunk beds and the whole flow of the downstairs is very spacious and stayed cool when the heat was in full force upstairs. Again: impeccable. I've never seen a converted garage that clean. I have no idea how they accomplished that but we appreciated it! The little extra master unit is very cute, and even though you're not supposed to cook in that kitchen (we didn't) unless you make other arrangements with the owners it was nice to have the island to work from. The owners were extremely kind and communicative. It's a 10/10 from me. We'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation Home
The upstairs kitchen and family area were perfect for the family to spend quality time together.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location!
Great house for extended family vacation. Perfect location super close to the beach. The kitchen and main living area were awesome for hanging out and watching the beach. Communication with hosts was great - Lou was super responsive! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lou Albert

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Lou and Sacha have rented out their beach house for years. They live in Los Gatos and use the house for themselves and their kids frequently as well. Sacha is originally from the Netherlands and works in high tech public relations. Lou is from Northern California and works in high tech sales. They love to travel and often rent other homes on VRBO for their family trips.

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