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Romantic Retreat. Soak in the hot tub or lie on loft bed; listen to the surf.

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
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Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Romantic Retreat. Soak in the hot tub or lie on loft bed; listen to the surf.

Romantic Retreat: This fantastically located, atmospheric guest house was custom designed by the owner. This intimate home is ideal for two and perhaps a well behaved canine! Take a hop and a skip down the street to the cliffs of Pleasure Point, where you can surf yourself or view the surfers down below while you walk. After your stroll, you can rinse off in the outdoor shower before you soak in the bubbling cedar wood hot tub. Enjoy the privacy, the curling leaves of the pepper tree, and the lovely music of the wind chimes. Swing in a hammock as you cool off. There is a small hot tub deck and a small outdoor area in front of the house near the garden with bubbling fountain.

The bungalow boasts Spanish tile floors, a romantic sleeping loft with sky lights, a custom built desk and bookshelf, atmospheric lighting on dimmers, many books of poetry and about spirituality. Please note that you cannot stand in the loft, which most people very cosy. The feeling of the house is peaceful and the neighborhood quiet. We have several DVDs, many of them romantic comedies, as well as instant Netflix. We also provide Direct tv so that you can watch your favorite channels.

You can walk to nearby 41st Ave. to great cafes and restaurants, or drive to picturesque Capitola Village for unique stores and boutiques.

The house and location are great for people wanting a peaceful atmosphere. Great feeling house for reading, meditating, writing and contemplation, or spending quality time with that special someone. It is wonderful to walk out the door and be able to stroll along the beach during minus tide times, or to explore beaches nearby. It is a short drive to picturesque Capitola Village, and Santa Cruz has great hiking trails as well as even more awesome beaches.

Keywords: Romantic Retreat, cottage for two, pets considered, beach house, private, hot tub, hammock, fenced in back yard, pet friendly, gardens, fountain, free internet, sleeping loft, skylights, outdoor shower,
private parking, furnished, indoor shower, ambient, artistic, well lit, atmospheric lighting.

Property manager

Sita

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $ 65 per pet.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Romantic Retreat. Soak hot tub or lie Loft Bed Listen Surf House
Romantic Retreat. Soak hot tub or lie Loft Bed Listen Surf
Romantic Retreat. Soak hot tub or lie Loft Bed Listen Surf House
Romantic Retreat. Soak hot tub or lie Loft Bed Listen Surf House
Romantic Retreat. Soak hot tub or lie Loft Bed Listen Surf

About the neighborhood

Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Pleasure Point Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Capitola Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Retreat. Soak in the hot tub or lie on loft bed; listen to the surf. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romantic Retreat. Soak in the hot tub or lie on loft bed; listen to the surf.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Retreat. Soak in the hot tub or lie on loft bed; listen to the surf.?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Romantic Retreat. Soak in the hot tub or lie on loft bed; listen to the surf. located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of 38th Avenue Beach Access, The Hook, and Pleasure Point Park. Hooper Beach and Santa Maria's Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Romantic Retreat. Soak in the hot tub or lie on loft bed; listen to the surf. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Santa Cruy
Great place, great memories and a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and lovely cottage
Perfect get away with the wife and dog. Great location close to the beach. Wonderful walking neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Had a great visit and loved the short walk to the beach! Super clean property and easy check-in. Thanks for opening your home, Sita and Tom
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Beautifully kept little home in an amazing location - we walked to the beach! We were very impressed by the thoughtful use of space and the amenities included.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M., Indiana, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful, romantic home away from home.
This tiny, romantic little hideaway was just perfect for my wife and I to enjoy our honeymoon stay. Sita was very helpful ahead of our check-in and even offered us a discount when there appeared to be an issue with the hot tub. Fortunately everything was in tip top shape when we arrived and the hot tub was just as wonderful as advertised. In addition to this little apartment being just adorable and intimate and everything we had hoped for, the location was BRILLIANT. Sitting just a couple of blocks from the beach and a few blocks from local shopping and restaurants, we never found ourselves lacking in finding a place to go. If you go, definitely look up the restaurant "Margaritaville" (it's NOT the cheesy chain restaurant, it's delicious margaritas and Mexican food) The food was great, but more importantly, the location where it sits is a MUST visit. Awesome boutique shopping and tons of other restaurants sitting just on the water. We didn't discover it until our last day and wished we had sooner. Overall we loved the location and Sita was wonderful as well. We'll definitely think of this little getaway next time we travel to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot in pleasure point
We had a great time staying at this property in pleasure point. The location is fantastic and hot tub was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We had the best time, Sita and Tom are great hosts, their place is perfect and everything was fantastic. Hope we get back there again soon. If you know Santa Cruz at all, this is the kind of place that’s very hard to find. So grateful to them for their hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura B., Sacramento, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
Great little studio! We used the hot tub nightly, and never moved our car, except for a day trip to Moss Landing to kayak and go whale watching. We walked to restaurants on 41st Avenue, and walked to Capitola one of the days. We also spoiled ourselves and our dog with several walks a day to watch surfers and the gorgeous views of the bay. We actually got to know several local dogs and their humans, who we saw again and again. Perfect for us. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B., Havertown

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly a romantic retreat
Sita and Tom have created a lovely space for two adults to curl into. Their intelligence and creativity are evident in all the ways they make this small house work easily & elegantly for guests. Furniture, outdoor eating spaces, bbq, and hot tub are delightful, kitchen is well-equipped for simple cooking, bathroom is very nice, and the loft sleeping space (complete with large, flat screen and viewing options) is charming. We are in our early 70's and could navigate the stairs, even during the night, thanks in part to the rails they have built. Sita and Tom are on hand to answer any questions, give any advice. It is a 2-block walk to a lovely pathway right along the rocky beach, where you can sit on benches and watch the surfers (from dawn til dark!), or climb down and sunbath or picnic on the large outcroppings and spits of beach. Very conveniently located to 41st St, where you can get supplies, and near a number of restaurants. Quick drive to Capitola Beach, and easy drive into Santa Cruz, Natural Bridges State Park beach, and beyond. We had a terrific 50th anniversary vacation in this small, simple, welcoming retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Melissa C., San Diego, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Hospitable Hosts
Stayed here for 2 weeks with husband and our little poodle/schnauzer mix fur baby. Very pleased with the cleanliness of the space, cookware, and bedding. The location was amazing- the beach and many restaurants and shops are within walking distance. Tom and Sita were readily available and left us some beautiful flowers and thoughtful gifts throughout. We were here for a conference and really only slept here. The Japanese style hot tub was amazing to have and was also well-maintained. The only suggestions for improvement would be to have screens on the windows, as we stayed in August and it was very warm with no A/C and hard to keep the windows open due to bugs coming in. The mattress was very comfortable and we slept like a baby. Keep in mind though that the bed is in a tiny house style loft, so if you are tall or have mobility issues, it may be difficult to maneuver. It is also in the back of the owners’ house, so it’s not completely private, as you have to go to their yard to do laundry and empty trash, but they are very friendly and the space itself has enough privacy to feel comfortable. Love how pet friendly it is- our little guy liked his little cubby area for his bed. For our type of stay, it suited our needs and had a calm energy.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
The Romantic retreat
It was a perfect get away. The weather was a nice change from Brentwood. Had a great time.

10/10 Excellent

Penny B., Sacramento, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location was close to the beach to watch the surfers, coffee shops, pizza and so much more. It was truly very relaxing and peaceful. We couldn’t have picked a better place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun stay
Cute and intimate
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane C., Carlsbad, California

Great time -again!
Third visit. Such a great place. Love the cottage, location is perfect. Thanks Sita and Tom. I’ll be back!

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Excellent property, excellent hosts, excellent neighborhood. Thoroughly enjoyed my (second) stay.
Very close proximity to coveted waves breaking on beautiful Santa Cruz beaches. This home is well-appointed, well-stocked and the hosts have clearly thought of every last detail. A perfect beach cottage, complete with an outdoor shower, private outdoor space, and a welcoming hot tub. On the inside, I was impressed by the attention to detail; very helpful guest-guide; eclectic/tasteful lighting/decor; and an intelligent design and use of space. The hosts were very accessible (and very friendly) if you have any questions/concerns. Their pre-arrival instructions, guest-guide, and key-lockbox assure that guests are able to be self-sufficient. For ease/convenience, they were available by—and promptly responsive to—text messaging. The hosts were respectful of space & independence, allowing complete privacy. Although they live in the adjacent property, I never would have known if I’d not specifically reached-out to them. At different times, I’ve either stayed in this property alone, with my girlfriend/partner, or with my brother. For all three instances/situations, this property was ideally sized/arranged, and I/we felt completely comfortable. The property is ideal for solo-travel, romantic getaways, and even a trip with a close friend/relative (only one queen-sized bed). I’ve already rented this property on two separate occasions, and cannot wait for the third.

10/10 Excellent

Julianna H., Carmichael, CA

Quiet and relaxing
Such a nice peaceful weekend we had here. Very comfortable and just what we needed for our getaway. Thank you Sita for providing such a relaxing space!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Audrey G.

Relaxing stay at a great location!
Beautiful location, walking distance to many things. The property itself was quiet and well-maintained, and the hot tub was delightful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ed H.

i’ll be back!
this was my second stay at the romantic retreat, and i will return again and again. Sita is a wonderful hostess, both available and unintrusive. this place has everything you could want! walks on the beach, the hammock before my evening meal, and the hot tub before retiring are very restful. although i travel alone (but with my dog), i find the little loft to be a true retreat. joan - my friend makes the reservation for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

For me, perfect.
I loved this place. I did not want ot go home. The owners, Tom and Sita are two wonderful spirits. It was built with very sweet thought, you will sleep like a baby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

A Romantic Retreat Indeed
A great getaway place in Santa Cruz/Capitola, perfect for celebrating our 25th Anniversary. Just 2 blocks from the ocean and Pleasure Point! We loved the privacy, the quiet, and the hot tub! Downtown Capitola is about 1.5 miles away so it's walk-able. We loved everything about this cottage! Thank you Sita and Tom! Ryan and Jill
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

Quiet and tucked away! All you need for a quick hit vacation and get away.
Hosts are attentive if needed, but respect the privacy and allow for a pleasant stay! Dog friendly, close to the surf, a nice market and it’s just too easy ;)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Blair C.

Great little get away spot
As promised, this cottage is a wonderful spot for romantic couples to relax and enjoy Santa Cruz. It's location at Pleasure Point, a spot much loved by the locals, is quiet enough to unwind while still having all the great restaurants and surf life. The owners were very friendly and responsive to anything we needed but also left us much privacy. The loft bedroom was cozy and had skylight which open to let the ocean breeze through at night. We loved the wooden hot tub which sat under the shade of a pepper tree. We stayed there 3 nights and felt completely recharged after.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

MaryAnn P.

Romantic and Quiet
Beautiful setting, quiet and relaxing, just what we needed:) The owners are wonderful people!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

alex m.

Great little cottage. Excellent location. Intimate hot tub!
We had a great time at Sita’s little cottage near Pleasure Point. Very close to beaches and beautiful California coastal scenery. Even though it’s in a suburban neighborhood it’s very quiet and feels really secluded. The whole place has a lovely Santa Cruz vibe. We felt refreshed and renewed after spending a weekend here. Hosts were very friendly and helpful too. Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Melissa A.

Super cozy and sweet spot!
We loved this place! It is tiny, comfortable, clean and charming. We loved the privacy, amazing hot tub, comfy loft with beautiful skylights, close walk to beach (with dolphins!) and close walk to lots of fun places to eat. Seriously a special, special place! We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018