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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Beach Lovers Retreat

VR PERMIT # 211208  exp. 6/28/2026

🌊 Beach Lovers Retreat: A Pet-Friendly Paradise by the Sea 🐾
Your Cozy Coastal Getaway Just One Block from the Beach

Welcome to Beach Lovers Retreat, a charming, single-level coastal haven just one block from the beautiful, pet-friendly Two-Six Beach. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom gem is the perfect escape for beachgoers and their four-legged companions.

🌴 Tropical Charm Meets Coastal Comfort
Step inside and feel instantly at home. The interior boasts thoughtful touches throughout, including a Balinese-inspired dining room that adds an exotic flair to every meal. The home is fully stocked with everything you and your pets need—doggy beds, leashes, bowls, and more—so everyone in the family feels welcome.

🏡 Spacious Outdoor Living
The large fenced-in backyard is a true highlight—ideal for pets to play freely and for guests to relax. Picture cozy evenings under the stars, gathered around the fire pit, sharing stories and roasting marshmallows.

🐕 Tail-Wagging Adventures Await

Cole’s BBQ is just a 5-minute walk away for a quick bite.
Mitchell’s Cove Beach and Lighthouse Field—both pet-friendly and scenic—are only a 10-minute drive.
Looking for a hike? Head to Pogonip for lush trails and ocean views, all dog-approved.
🛍️ Close to Everything You Love

Only 5 minutes to 41st Avenue’s shops, restaurants, and conveniences
10 minutes to the charming Capitola Village
Dine at pet-friendly favorites like Suda, East Side Eatery, Harbor Café, Pono Tap and Kitchen, and Margaritaville
Enjoy ocean breezes and stunning views along East Cliff Drive, just minutes from your doorstep
✨ Whether you're seeking peaceful relaxation or outdoor adventures, Beach Lovers Retreat delivers the best of Santa Cruz’s coastal living—with all the amenities to make it feel like home.

*Additional pet fees apply $35/night/per pet*
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Moran Lake Beach. You'll find features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 7 minutes by car from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes from Monterey Bay
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Reservations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: You well behaved family dog is happily considered.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

House
Beach Lover's Retreat
Lovers Retreat Santa Cruz
Beach Lovers Retreat Santa Cruz
Beach Lovers Retreat Private vacation home
Beach Lovers Retreat Private vacation home Santa Cruz
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Beach Lovers Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 284 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful birthday weekend

Great for dog, good home for cooking, close to city, but also quiet and relaxing with easy access.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not Much Like It - Great

This house and property was better than advertised and the closeness to the beach couldn't be beat. Gladly would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spotless and convenient home close to the beach

We were very happy with Beach Lovers Retreat. It was exactly as described, spotlessly clean, with a terrific kitchen. Here was good flow between living room, kitchen, and outdoor space. The only issue I had was some difficulty with accessing the home through the front door in my wheelchair due to multiple levels of floor in a small space. The backyard had the essential large table easily accessed by French doors and a wonderful fire pit area. A cabinet in the living room was stocked with the most games I’ve seen in one place other than a game store! But our favorite feature was the proximity of the nice beach. We headed down the block just before sunset several evenings to witness the day’s end. Even though I’m unable to descend the stairs to the sand, I loved that there were small groups of people showing up at the same time. It’s two thumbs up for the Beach Lover’s Retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy Beach Getaway

We just returned home from our lovely three night getaway at this cozy home “Beach Lovers Retreat.” We’ve stayed at this home several times and continue to return due to its easy access to the beach (just a short couple of blocks walking distance), cleanliness of the property, ease of check in and out, and overall comfort of the house. The kitchen is always well stocked for cooking but there are also many close restaurants nearby that we enjoy. Always a pleasure to get a chance to stay at this great vacation rental on the coast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway for my wife & i

Wonderful property, super close to beach will definitely stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

manyam m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming beach house, nice location but overpriced

We stayed for two nights, house has lots of beach gear, cozy rooms and small state beach near by. The rooms are smaller than expected so for a group of six it's crampy. The bath rooms are not attached to the bed rooms so two families will have to juggle. The beach is okay at best. The price is not justified after adding VRBO and host fees on top of daily fees, so it's mispriced for it's location when it all adds up so buyer beware
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rod C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location.

Daily walks to the beach and a great property made this a wonderful stay. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Santa Cruz Family Vacation

Great location blocks from beach. Clean, spacious house with a nice yard. Lots of extras and details taken care of. Fully stocked kitchen, beach toys and chairs
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach House

This is a great location a block and a half from the beach. There is a good surf break right there, and it's kind of on a cove, so no crowds. The house had all the supplies you would need and has a really nice backyard with a fire pit that we enjoyed. Great place- we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Curtis B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great two-six beach family rental.

Cozy home a block from two-six beach which was the perfect size for our family of 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F., El Dorado Hills,CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for beach strolls with our dogs and bike rides along the coast.

Simple process but gets pricy due to the added management fees.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H., West Sacramento, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Reboot on the beach

We stayed for 5 nights to get out of the Sacramento summer heat. We brought our two retrievers with us. All of us had a wonderful time. The proximity to the beach cannot be beat, nor can the quality. The house was perfect size for us and had every amenity we could have asked for! It even had an outdoor shower to rinse off the sand! We hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful…We’ll be back!

Linda and Cal are the perfect hosts and great communicators. Their home is thoughtfully stocked and impressively organized to help you, your family, and dogs feel at home. The house and yard are pleasant and comfortable, and the neighborhood and beach proximity are excellent. We enjoyed lots of walking and a number of the nearby coffee and eatery options; also wonderful New Leaf Market for fresh local groceries. An ideal unwind!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

benedict b., Cedar Ridge

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool on the Coast

Great location one block from the beach. Well appointed and quiet neighbor hood. Close to boardwalk and shopping and dining. We live inland where it has been so hot and it was a relief to be cool and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute place, excellent location!

We loved staying at the Beach Lovers Retreat. My husband and I and our 4 kids stayed here for a quick surf getaway and it was perfect. The house is very well stocked and lots of really thoughtful touches. We will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Súper cute and comfortable beach house

This is our 2nd stay here and we loved it again! We plan to rent this house every year. The kids love the fire pit for roasting hotdogs and s’mores! And the beach is so close. The beds are comfy and I love all of the decor. Thanks again Linda!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheri T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect SC getaway!

We always have a outstanding experience when we stay at this property. It couldn’t be more perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristine E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach vacation

Wonderful home, great location and stocked with everything you'll ever need. Exceeded my expectations in every way!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness

All of the comforts of home by the ocean

Really cute beach house with all of the comforts of home. Large backyard, perfect for adults, kids and the family dog. Great outdoor fire pit. Large DVD selection. One short block to the beach. Perfect for a family of four! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home. Great location!

We spent 3 fabulous nights at the beach retreat. Loved every minute. The home was very well organized and the voluminous DVD collection was an extra bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

Liked: Cleanliness

beach house stay

very pleased
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just about perfect

I truly cannot think of one thing that the owners haven't thought of in preparing this rental, from the completely outfitted kitchen to the comfortable beds to the private fenced rear patio and firepit, this place is perfectly executed. And the location is ideal and close to the beach and hiking trails. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

We had a wonderful time staying here! The house is very clean and well stocked with all of the amenities that you’ll need. Awesome location! We loved spending the day at the beach and relaxing in the backyard afterward. Our boys are already asking when we’ll be going back? 😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness

As billed, a wonderful retreat for beach lovers

This house was very comfortable and well equipped with just about anything we needed. Inside and outdoors, it was a lovely home to stay in, and the owners communicated well. The beach was just a short walk down the street. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021