Location: Santa Cruz, Central Coast, California, USA (Short Walk to Beach, Boardwalk, Pier.Gated Drive for Privacy) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Den, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8)
ONE BLOCK TO PRESTIGIOUS WEST CLIFF DRIVE IN SANTA CRUZ AND LIGHTHOUSE
Come stay in Beautiful Santa Cruz! We are minutes from Downtown Santa Cruz, The Famous Beach Boardwalk and The Santa Cruz Municipal Municipal Wharf.
Lighthouse Retreat has been a vacation home for family and friends for years and we now want to share it with you. This architecturally significant home was designed by Thatcher & Thompson and was featured in “Better Homes & Gardens” for its passive solar energy system.
It is a 2000 sq ft luxury home with electronically controlled gated driveway, creating a private courtyard/Garden area for outdoor living. Kitchen and all three bathrooms have been recently remodeled using high end luxury finishes and fixtures. It is owned by the original owner.
Main Floor:
Spacious living / dining area with large sectional leather sofa and wood burning fireplace. 42” Plasma TV, Cable, DVD, high speed wireless internet. Beautiful glass dining table expands to seat 10 people.
Gourmet kitchen features Viking range, Jenn-Air French door refrigerator, double drawer dishwashers, microwave, electric coffee maker, all other electric appliances including cuisinart.
“Zen” bathroom with spacious walk in shower.
Den / Office with desk and two leather recliners.
Second Floor:
Master bedroom and master bath
Queen bedroom
Single/Twin/King bedroom with versatile trundle bed
Guest bathroom
Detached Unit:
Queen Bedroom with Robes and Slippers provided for convenience.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Can also be King.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer Season & Holidays (6/10 - 9/9) $525/nt $3200/Wk (Full week rentals pref'd)
Holidays: (Mem, Labor, Thanksgiving, Christmas Wk, New Year's Wk)
Spring & Fall: (3/15 - 6/9 & 9/10 -11/9)$500/nt $2800/wk
Winter Season: (11/10 -3/14) $450/nt $2600/wk Available Monthly upon request.
10% Hospitality Tax (for stays less than 30 days) (3 night minimum preferred)
Minimum age of renter = 25 years Old, all renters need a Credit Card
Security Deposit = $500 and Credit Card. Pet considered with additional deposit
Non-Refundable Cleaning fee = $200. Pay Pal accepted
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Luxurious* Lighthouse Executive Retreat 4BR/3BA
Year Purchased: 1977
Why the Owner Chose Santa Cruz
Dick bought in this location in 1977 because he wanted to live near the ocean and this was such a beautiful home. Now, so many years later, our grandchildren love the boardwalk and the beach!!
Owner's Map of Santa Cruz
We are Dick and Gail. We use this home as our family vacation home. Dick lived there in the late 70's. We completely renovated the 3 bathrooms and the kitchen and bar in 2006. We love this home as do our children and grandchildren.
Property Photos
- Luxury Lighthouse Retreat - Santa Cruz Vacation Rentals
- Drive to Courtyard Area with Gate Open - Santa Cruz Vacation Rentals
- Courtyard / Garden - Santa Cruz Vacation Rentals
- Courtyard / Garden Area/Detached 4th Bedroom
- Large Sectional in Living Room
- Bar & Stools & Dining Table Expands to Seat 10
- Den / Office with Recliners
- Viking Range & Jenn-Air Fridge
- Fireplace Nook with Audio/Visual Equipment
- King Master Bedroom with Flat Screen TV
- Double Sink Master Bath
- Queen Guest Room
- Guest Bath with Shower/Tub
- Single/Twin/King Bedroom with Trundle Bed
- "Zen" Main Floor Bathroom with Spacious Walk in Shower
- Queen Bedroom in Detached Unit
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