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Pleasure Point Paradise! Beach and Lagoon Views!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Winter sunset; great room view
Livingroom
Great room from kitchen
Kitchen
Dining for six

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Great room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pleasure Point Paradise! Beach and Lagoon Views!

Escape to Paradise: Lakeside Beach Bungalow in Santa Cruz

Discover your personal spa retreat in our newly remodeled beach bungalow, nestled on the tranquil shores of Moran Lake in Santa Cruz. Just minutes from Capitola, this breathtaking oasis offers the perfect blend of serenity and convenience.

Key Features:
• 5-minute walk to the beach
• 5-minute walk to Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz's premier surfing spot
• Private Hot Springs spa on the back deck
• Panoramic views of Monterey Bay
• Open-concept living space with abundant natural light
• Fully equipped kitchen featuring a charming 1956 O'Keefe and Merritt gas stove
• Two spacious lake-view decks with glimpses of Moran Beach
• Unique Asian and Hawaiian decor with Japanese antiques

Ideal for small families or two couples, our bungalow provides a luxurious escape in a quiet neighborhood that feels worlds away from city life, yet close to all amenities.

Explore Santa Cruz:
• Hike through ancient redwoods in Big Basin State Park
• Experience world-class surfing, sailing, and diving
• Visit the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and enjoy free summer concerts
• Discover local wineries in the Santa Cruz Mountains
• Indulge in farm-fresh produce at nearby farmers' markets
• Savor diverse cuisines at local restaurants within walking distance

Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or cultural experiences, our beach bungalow is the perfect home base for your Santa Cruz getaway.

Note: Starting Jan. 1, 2023, Santa Cruz County has increased the vacation rental tax to 14%. This will be reflected in your quote. We have a strict no-pet policy to maintain our home's pristine condition.

Book now and immerse yourself in the beauty and charm of coastal California living!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Unfenced backyard w/ lake. Home NOT child-proofed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
For holiday weekends, a 3 nt minimum is required. Beginning 1/1/2023, the transient occupancy tax collected by the SC County increases to 14%.
Reservation is not confirmed until payment is processed and rental contract has been signed within 72 hours of receipt of contract.
There is a noise curfew in Santa Cruz. Please refer to the rental contract and initial to acknowledge all Santa Cruz county ordinances.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number CO00269

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Pleasure Point Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Capitola Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 10 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pleasure Pizza - East Side Eatery - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pleasure Point Paradise! Beach and Lagoon Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pleasure Point Paradise! Beach and Lagoon Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pleasure Point Paradise! Beach and Lagoon Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pleasure Point Paradise! Beach and Lagoon Views! located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Moran Lake Beach and Pleasure Point Park. 38th Avenue Beach Access and Santa Maria's Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at Pleasure Point Paradise!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming neighborhood! Stellar views. Lovely amenities. Close to surf spots. Cute nearby market for drinks and snacks, and lovely walking trails nearby. Kitchen great for meal prep. Easy and friendly host communication. Overall, we’d come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

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

Santa Cruz Weekend

Excellent location for a Santa Cruz Vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Highly recommend

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was in a nice quiet area. Loved hanging out on the deck in the evenings and being able to hear the ocean. Lots of cute dogs walking by on the lagoon. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

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

Great house for families

Great location. Anything you need the house supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Remains our fave getaway spot!

This was my family's third stay, and as always we had a great time. This property is in a fantastic location -- my sister and I went for long walks along the cliff coastline each morning. You can get fresh seafood close by at the harbor. And the hot tub on the back porch is an amazing vacation treat!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

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

Fabulous

Absolutely beautiful property and loved the close walk to the ocean. Hot tub and fire pit was huge plus. Comfy beds in quiet neighborhood. Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deneal H.

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

Paradise!

The property was amazing, the location was perfect for getting to places down to Capitola and up to downtown Santa Cruz and the Boardwalk. Sitting in the hot tub, you could see the ocean and hear the crashing waves. The walk to the beach was super easy and took only 5 minutes. The kitchen was very well stocked with cooking appliances, even though we ate out most of the time, and there were games and a great TV for streaming our services. The wifi was perfect and I was able to sit outside with my laptop and coffee doing work every morning! Overall, I would love to be able to stay here again sometime in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a unique and beautiful location and home, right next to a small lake and the ocean. The pictures do not do it justice; it's so much better in person. We didn’t expect the partial ocean view beyond the lake and enjoyed watching boats pass by. Sunsets were amazing with light reflecting on the lake. Fantastic views from both the living room and kitchen. Even washing dishes was enjoyable with the view. Monarch butterflies were in the Eucalyptus trees in mid-October, another unexpected treat. The bathroom felt like a spa, complete with a heated floor. Walk around the lake, to the beach, and East Cliff Drive, no need to get in the car. What a gem, we’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at this property. It was spacious and well stocked. The roomy kitchen was a great place to cook meals and reconnect with family. You can walk to so many beaches so no worries about parking. The deck and spa overlooking the lagoon were our favorite place to chill. We hope to be back!
A quick watercolor painted from your deck…
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in Santa Cruz
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fantastic escape into a tranquil and restful place that also allowed us to access all of the excitement of Santa Cruz from surfing and the boardwalk to long trail runs and fantastic biking. Couldn't imagine a better place to return to - the kitchen is warm and stocked with everything you need, the bedrooms quite, private and extremely comfortable, the bathroom a complete luxury and the hot tub was perfection! Thank you for being amazing hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berend I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a beautiful and quiet place close to the ocean. We had a great time. The house is well equipped. We would pick this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a relaxing weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

david w.

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

W2W

Nice
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micah C.

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

Another great stay

This is our second time staying at this great place with my family and parents. My wife and I spent the mornings running to Capitola and back, sitting in the hot tub with our youngest, then after breakfast we would pack up the car for Moran beach, great waves and smaller and less crowded than others. The close proximity was nice so the boys could go back early if they wanted. The early evenings were spent lounging on the back porch with appetizers and drinks before enjoying a nice dinner. We watched movies or played games in the evening and even caught a sunset or two. Would gladly return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

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

Perfection!

I loved the house! It's a great location - very close to the beach - yet quiet! Very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

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

Weekend in Santa Cruz

The property was great! Beautiful home, very clean, excellent location!! Such a great spot to call home during our weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Just Perfect

The house was perfect for us and our guests, the positives many and consistent. I would recommend staying there, definitely.
Stayed 20 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert D.

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

Serenity

Absolutely love this place! Everything is what it said it would be, hot tub was amazing with no heat up process! Great water pressure, quiet neighborhood, host was quick with response to anything we needed. Fully stocked! We will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

judith b.

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

Fun fun

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

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

Beautiful house, hot tub and views

Great place for two couples. Wonderful kitchen, stocked to the brim with everything we needed. Even ice cream. And nice places to sit indoors and out. We loved the hot tub and the views. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarenah S.

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

Family Vacay

The property was exactly as specified
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathryn m.

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

Another great getaway

Girlfriends of over 30 years celebrate another year of friendship. We looked forward to coming back to this home to make new memories. The hot tub was perfect on chilly days. The kitchen was a delight to make favorite meals and catch up. Thanks for sharing your home, it was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

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

Amazing Family Vacation Spot

This was the perfect spot for my daughter, son in law, granddaughter, husband and I to stay while visiting our son in SantaCruz! It had great space to visit indoors and out! The kitchen was fabulous and had every type of equipment and appliance you could need. The neighborhood was beautiful and wonderful for walking! It was only a short walk to a beach or to The Point to watch surfers. We enjoyed the hot tub and view from the deck! Definitely not a complaint, but some of the deck furniture was a bit worn! We still enjoyed the space for morning coffee and dinner one evening! This lovely home will be our top choice when we come to visit our son again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tony

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Laura has lived in this house for over 30 years. She grew up in Hawaii. Tony has lived in San Jose until they married. We have spent the last few years remodeling the entire house; doing much of the work ourselves. We are so happy with the results. However, we have relocated for a while to care for Laura's parents in Hawaii. We plan to return to Santa Cruz but for now our home is available to you. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Since growing up in Hawaii, living near the ocean is crucial despite our long commute to work in Silicon Valley. When we descend from the Summit on Highway 17 towards Santa Cruz, a soothing feeling comes over us and all the stresses of the day melt away. We love Santa Cruz because of the temperate weather (it rarely goes over 80 degrees), the outdoor activities, easy access to cultural events, as well as being close enough to enjoy Monterey, San Jose, and San Francisco. People seem much more friendly, easy-going and neighborly in Santa Cruz.

What makes this property unique

We love the short walk to the beach. We often would catch the sunset, strolling along the water's edge or walking along the opposite side of the lake. Sometimes we would take some wood down to the beach and have a cozy fire, roasting smores or watching the meteor showers. Or for a different view, we would go to Pleasure Point and watch the surfers. We also enjoy having our meals out on our deck overlooking the lake or sitting in our spa at sunset or under the full moon. I love that there are outside views from every room and the picture window in the grand room frames one of the best views.

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