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7 Houses from the Ocean - Pleasure Point Surf!

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Location
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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 92153 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

Explore the area

Santa Cruz, CA

Sunny Cove Beach
‪10 min walk‬
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
‪5 min drive‬
Santa Cruz Wharf
‪7 min drive‬
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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, beach gear, & more all for your use! Perfect for families or a group of adults.

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 provides an ocean peak. 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

Property manager

Lia Paradiso

Languages

English, French

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Free

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Must be over 25 to book Pets must be approved and pet fee(s ) paid prior to check in. ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling, horse riding and rock climbing.

Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

Sunny Cove Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Twin Lakes State Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Santa Cruz Harbor - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Santa Cruz Wharf - 7 min drive - 5.4 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

Frequently asked questions

Is 7 Houses from the Ocean - Pleasure Point Surf! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 7 Houses from the Ocean - Pleasure Point Surf!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 7 Houses from the Ocean - Pleasure Point Surf!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 7 Houses from the Ocean - Pleasure Point Surf! located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Moran Lake Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach. Santa Maria's Beach and Pleasure Point Park are also within 15 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine S.

29 May, 2025

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

Family and friends weekend getaway

We had a wonderful time and enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

29 Jun, 2022

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

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

8/10 Good

Kalman E.

2 Dec, 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie H.

12 Jul, 2023

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

A Pleasure!

Again we enjoyed our stay at this well-appointed home in an ideal location. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

glen and heidi m.

4 Jul, 2023

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

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

6/10 Okay

Adrienne R.

30 Aug, 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Dwayne C.

9 Jul, 2023

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

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

6/10 Okay

Brooke O.

1 Oct, 2023

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

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.

31 Jul, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

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

elaine s.

22 Jul, 2022

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

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.

13 Jul, 2022

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

Great house for families!

Very accommodating for our growing family group. Great location!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

8 Jul, 2022

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

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

Christine D.

16 Aug, 2021

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

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.

9 Aug, 2021

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

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.

26 Dec, 2019

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

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.

27 Aug, 2019

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

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.

30 May, 2019

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.

24 Mar, 2019

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

8 Jan, 2019

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.

11 Sept, 2018

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

11 Aug, 2018

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.

8 Aug, 2018

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.

15 Jul, 2018

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.

7 Jul, 2018

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.

3 Jul, 2018

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

About the host

Hosted by Lia Paradiso

I am an artist and after-school counselor living in San Francisco. My husband and I are starting to rent out this property. After growing up in Santa Cruz and San Jose I have now made SF my home. I have so many wonderful memories of Santa Cruz....the boardwalk, surfing, hanging out on the beach. To this day we still make frequent visits to Santa Cruz.

Why they chose this property

This house has been in my family since 1993, with the grandparents buying it as a vacation home. I spent a good part of my childhood at this house, but we eventually moved to San Jose. The house is not a permanent residence although we do stay there a couple times a year. Being this close to the beach is absolutely amazing. Taking morning or evening walks along the beach is a magical experience. The house is truly unique, being built in the 1970s and having cedar paneling throughout the house. It is a great house for families, friends or just a romantic couple's getaway. We try to keep with the original architect's design when updating the house and love the simple, clean design of the mid-century architecture. The decks are amazing to hang out on to bbq and watch the sunset and the garden is an oasis. Please note that if you are bringing a pet with you this needs to be approved in advance and there is a $100 pet fee. We welcome your furry companion.

What makes this property unique

The high ceilings, steep roofline, cedar paneling, open floor plan and midcentury design make this house so open and inviting. It just begs for you to relax and decompress. You can hear the ocean as you fall asleep! Just steps from the beach, you'll want to stay forever after you come back from the beach and use the outdoor shower, have a drink next to the outdoor fire pit on one of the two decks, cook dinner in the remodeled kitchen and cozy up next to the fireplace. Extensive movie and music collection, flat screen Tv in all three bedrooms. There are games a bike and even a long board to borrow. You can see the ocean and lights from the boardwalk from the front deck and loft area! This house has a great vibe and is tons of fun. the activetes you can do from this location are endless