10/10 Excellent
Sergio Z.
23 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Property
Sergio Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Entire home
Just Steps to the Beach- The 25th Beach Retreat in beautiful Santa Cruz!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8195.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Santa Cruz, CA
- Pleasure Point Park14 min walk
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk7 min drive
- Santa Cruz Wharf7 min drive
- Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Downstairs Queen Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Downstairs Queen Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Single Murphy Bed
Upstairs Main Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Upstairs Half Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Upstairs On Suite Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Just Steps to the Beach- The 25th Beach Retreat in beautiful Santa Cruz!
Looking for a fun beach getaway? Welcome to the 25th Beach Retreat in beautiful Santa Cruz, CA...our three bedroom, two and a half bath home located just steps from the ocean, sleeping up to 8 adults. Upstairs you will find a spacious family room with with a set of 12' sliding bi-fold doors for a true indoor/outdoor living experience; large deck with ocean views and plenty of seating; large main bedroom with king bed, full bath and small private deck; a beachy half bath; fully-stocked kitchen; and dining room with seating for 8. Downstairs features two queen bedrooms; a large second downstairs family room with super comfy Murphy bed; a roomy backyard for dining and relaxing with an outdoor dining table, roomy hot tub, comfy couches and chairs plus a cozy fire pit. The 25th Beach Retreat is stocked with plenty of beach gear-including towels, chairs, boogie boards & beach toys; a large selection of movies and books; and games for kids of all ages. Welcome to our happy place!
Property manager
Christina Wilson
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Beach view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
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 deadlock
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. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Santa Cruz, CA
What's nearby
- Sunny Cove Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Pleasure Point Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
- Santa Cruz Wharf - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
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
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth R.
27 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house
Elizabeth R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl F.
9 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning
Cheryl F.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marty M.
16 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay
Marty M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie A., Danville
20 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Beach House!
Stephanie A.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathy Y.
21 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach vacation
Kathy Y.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Oscar G.
8 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place and experience
Oscar G.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
About the host
Hosted by Christina Wilson
We are Northern California natives. Hubby was born and raised just across the bay in Salinas, CA. He grew up spending sand-filled days on the beach in Santa Cruz, and always dreamed of owning a home just steps from the ocean! We currently live just outside Sacramento, but consider Santa Cruz our home away from home. The kiddos are young adults, but when they were teens we decided a beach house was the perfect thing to keep the family close. Sand, surf, great restaurants, boat rides, boardwalk adventures, lazy days...many wonderful family memories were created on 25th Ave. The 25th Beach Retreat is perfect for families or a gang of friends. Being just 7 houses from the ocean, we spend many hours sitting on the second story patio watching the boats go by with a good book and an adult bev! We hope that our guests come to love our "Happy Place" just as much as we do!!!
Why they chose this property
East Santa Cruz, know as Pleasure Point, has a surfers laid-back vibe. We are close enough to the boardwalk, boating, downtown, shops, and great restaurants for fun-filled days, but far enough away to avoid the traffic and hustle and bustle of these busy areas. The 25th Beach Retreat is walking distance to all the shops and restaurants on 41st, in the heart of Pleasure Point, as well as the high-end village of Capitola. With the world renowned 26th Surf Beach just one block away, we are in a perfect location for families with littles, or those looking for more action on the water. The house comes with boogie boards and stand up paddle boards for those looking to get out on the water, as well as shovels and pails for those looking to spend time on the beach. Our quiet beach is a great place to spend the day!!!
What makes this property unique
The 25th Beach Retreat was initially set it up as a luxury get-away for ourselves, our employees and vendors, so the house is fully furnished with upscale furniture, linens, fixtures and finishes. We have a collection of framed vintage Santa Cruz prints, custom art pieces, comfy linens, and much more. We always tell our guests to bring their clothes and groceries, everything else you could want or need is ready for you at the 25th Beach Retreat!
Languages:
English
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