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Couple Nature Retreat | Spacious Suite w/ Resort View | Outdoor Pool Access

Riverside hotel with water park and fitness centre

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Terrace/Patio
Unit with 1 King Bed
In-room amenity
Outdoor Pool
Lobby

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
NZ$906
avg per night

Explore the area

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  • Place, Mystery Spot
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Studio 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden
The current price is NZ$906
avg per night

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, this hotel is in a rural area and on a river. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. 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.

What's nearby

  • Capitola Beach - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Ocean Street - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Mystery Spot - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 10 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tortilla Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Cruz - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jeffery's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Couple Nature Retreat | Spacious Suite w/ Resort View | Outdoor Pool Access

This listing is for a room within a hotel.

✦ Your room is 535 sq. ft, equipped with complimentary toiletries, TV.

✦ Daily cleaning services included in the nightly price.

There are a few additional details to know before you book:

✦ The minimum age required for check-in is 18 years old.

✦ Please ensure you have a valid ID for check-in, as it is mandatory for entry.

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Guest Access:
During your stay, you will have access to the property and amenities according to the following schedule:

✦ Check-in is available from 04:00 pm.

✦ Public or shared fitness center open from 6:00AM to 8:00PM, available in the property.

✦ Outdoor shared pool available all year, opened from 7:00AM to 10:00PM.
Additional features:
• Heated pool

✦ Free parking lot – 1 space(s).

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Other Things to Note:
There are several additional things to note:

✦ A credit/debit card is required at check-in for a $50 per night refundable deposit, returned after check-out if no damages occur.

✦ Pets are welcome. $75 per dog, 2 per room, under 60lbs each.

✦ We use multi-unit listings, so rooms are similar but may have small differences.

✦ Only select 2 Queen and 2 Queen Forest View rooms are pet friendly. These are based on availability.

✦The required refundable security deposit is charged per unit, per night, on a valid credit card.

✦ A charge will be issued for anyone smoking.

Amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
$75 per dog, 2 per room, under 60lbs each.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
✦ The minimum age required for check-in is 18 years old.
✦ Please ensure you have a valid ID for check-in, as it is mandatory for entry.
✦ A credit/debit card is required at check-in for a $50 per night refundable deposit, returned after check-out if no damages occur.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Couple Nature Retreat | Spacious Suite w/ Resort View | Outdoor Pool Access have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Couple Nature Retreat | Spacious Suite w/ Resort View | Outdoor Pool Access pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Couple Nature Retreat | Spacious Suite w/ Resort View | Outdoor Pool Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Couple Nature Retreat | Spacious Suite w/ Resort View | Outdoor Pool Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Couple Nature Retreat | Spacious Suite w/ Resort View | Outdoor Pool Access located?

Situated by the sea, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Dominican Hospital and within 3 miles (5 km) of DeLaveaga Golf Course and Santa Cruz Harbor. Twin Lakes State Beach and Harbor Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

Couple Nature Retreat | Spacious Suite w/ Resort View | Outdoor Pool Access Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth w.

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

Family Get Together

Accommodations were very nice and as described on the website. Views of Lake Huron were breathtaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

John G.

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

A Nice Cottage on Lake Huron

This quirky cottage provided us with a relaxing, comfortable stay. The layout of the house is perfect for a family gathering, with a large living area, nice patio (too bad the weather sucked for us), access to the beach and Lake Huron, and plenty of beds and bathrooms. The house is an older home that's been renovated and modernized. The beds were comfy and the bathrooms were nice. I loved having one bath downstairs, where you could get away from the main room to...you know...do your business. Three bedrooms are downstairs as well. All were pretty large with queen beds. One quirk was the 18 (?!!) light switches in the main living area. We had some laughs trying to figure out what they all did. Overall, just a fun, comfortable place for a family get together. There were just two minor things that we felt could be improved. One, we never received any instructions for check-in from the host. I contacted him by email and he replied quickly, but that should be initiated by the host, not the guest. Second, the instructions at the entrance require the guests to strip all the beds, launder the sheets and towels, and put them all away before leaving at 11am. That's a bit much to do before checking out, and impossible for someone catching an early flight. We tried, but we had too many loads to finish before 11am. I called the host, and he graciously told us to just leave the last load and he'd take care of it. Probably need to rethink that, though. A nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette K.

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

Family fun

My 3 sons and their families stayed along with my wife and me. The seven children had a great time had a great time on the beach and in Lake Huron
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Mark was a great host and the home suited our needs
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

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

Great stay! Cozy, relaxing, and gorgeous views.

Great stay for a family vacation! The kids loved playing in the water and on the beach. Stairs were assessable for all and water was shallow by beach for kids to ease in. Awesome seating area outside. Rooms were cozy and a nice sized. We loved playing cards in the sunroom, they had extra card tables and chairs for us to set up, which was so nice! Host was very helpful! Not a bunch of attractions near by, but lots of nice parks for the kids, lighthouse, cute town to walk in, and lots of options for eating. If you are looking for a great house to experience the sand, water, and view of the lake, this is it! We very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

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

Home like accommodations

Comfortable home like atmosphere, located in a great neighborhood, and near all the conveniences of restaurants, stores, etc. Most importantly, a great view of the lake!
Stayed 88 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michele W.

Liked: Communication, location

Comfortable Beach House

This is not high end luxury but it’s a great place to entertain and hang out on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Leann T.

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

Amazing Family Time

Thus rental was perfect for our family of 6 adults and three children. We enjoyed a week of relaxing, swimming and playing in the sand. The rental had everything we needed and was close to the stores for anything we needed to purchase. We would absolutely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

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

Great beachfront getaway

This was a perfect house for our two families to vacation at. The inside is clean and well-maintained, and there was plenty of space for us all to spread out. The beach has also been well cared for and had plenty of sand for the kids to play in. The lake off of the beach is relatively shallow, which we loved. Can’t beat the location either, as all of the stores and restaurants you need are within a few minutes drive. Highly recommend this one for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha O.

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

Wonderful house, beautiful and convenient location!

Mark was a great host, gave us a tour and great local information. Very responsive! House had everything we could possibly need. Our family enjoyed our stay and look forward to future stays. The beach chairs & toys were so nice to have for our use and made it so easy to enjoy the beach with young kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan k., Macomb, MI

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

What A Wonderful Week!

We had an amazing time at Mark & Rhonda’s Desmond Beach House. The whole family enjoyed the beach & water. The family stayed on the beach most of the trip. The bedrooms are more than spacious. The view is tremendous. The amount of ship traffic is amazing. At one point there were 5 ships within view. My husband & I enjoyed the lounge chairs. There are two that are nice and high, easy to get out of for our old bones. (Would love to know where they were they were purchased.). The stairs to the beach were great, again easy to maneuver for older parents. The main floor shower was converted to walk-in, which was a bonus. Mark was very attentive to our needs & concerns. Over all our stay was excellent. Kudos to Mark & Rhonda,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline G.

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

Anniversary family get together

This is a lovely house with a beautiful view. The owners were very nice and we had a wonderful time with our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Jean W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful beach and views of Lake Huron.

Our family enjoyed the beach and clear waters of Lake Huron. However we were somewhat disappointed in the upkeep of the house. The downstairs area looked newly refurbished but some mattresses were stained with no mattress pads, sheets were stained. Upstairs needs painting and a good cleaning. Found food from previous renters under the sofa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

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

An amazing week at this beautiful property

Our family spent a great week at the lake house. The view is tremendous and the house perfectly suited our 9 family members. The beach was perfect for long days sitting by the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Megan s.

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

Family Vacation

The view can't be beat. The water views are seen easily from the living and sun rooms, plus hearing the waves is ultimate relaxation. The rooms are decent size, especially the bedrooms in the basement. They easily accommodated a full air mattress with space to spare. We had a family of younger children and the height of the beds was intimidating. Overall, the place was great. Views were breathtaking. We have rented several times before so are quite familiar with the process. As we had small children, we had to bring a booster chair and pack n play as these were not on site. Additionally, there were 1 game and 1 puzzle and I didn't see any movies. Outside, there wasn't an outdoor activities for the children/adults. ie, kayaks, paddle boat, etc, or any any non-water activity. They didn't venture far into the water because it was rather cold and subsequently would get bored pretty quickly. The house itself can safely sleep 14, however, the kitchen table seats 6; with a card table for 4. Lastly, we were asked to wash the sheets/towels before check out. In past rentals, we've only ever stripped the sheets and washed the towels on occasion. So this was new and changed the plan upon departure. If you don't have small kids, this house is fantastic. If you do have smaller children, I would plan many activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021