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5bdr + Kids Game Room, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub!

Family-friendly vacation home in Santa Cruz with a hot tub

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, video games, foosball, table tennis
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Escape to a Santa Cruz beach house in the heart of Pleasure Point, where fun and relaxation await. A 5-minute walk to the famous surfing beach, this haven offers a spacious backyard with an outdoor dining set and hot tub for unwinding under the stars.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

5bdr + Kids Game Room, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub!

Welcome to paradise! You are renting a great beach house in the Pleasure Point area of Santa Cruz, CA, the famous surfing and hanging-out beach. The house is a 5min walk to the beach. I purchased this house so visitors with kids (or just kids at heart) would have a fun relaxing time. The amenities include a large backyard (for the beach) with a game room (includes 42" TV, Ms. PAC-MAN / Galaga Arcade game, and a foosball table). On the back patio, we have an outdoor dining set, large stainless BBQ, ping-pong table, deck, and of course... a large HOT TUB! In the garage, the fun continues with surfboards (beginner and experienced riders), boogie boards, wetsuits, beach chairs, umbrella, kids beach toys, beach cruisers etc. All for your entertainment and entertaining.

The house has 5 bedrooms. (We have an 8 adult max)
1) The 'master' bedroom with a King Bed and private bathroom
2) The 'guest' bedroom with a Queen Bed
3) The 'kids' bedroom with a Twin over Full bunk bed
4) The 'breezeway' bedroom with a pull-out/pop-up trundle daybed (two twins)
5) The 'office' bedroom with a Queen Bed and desk

The house has full 2 bathrooms
1) The 'master' bathroom has two sinks, shower/tub, toilet, and skylight
2) The 'hallway' bathroom has a one sink, shower/tub and toilet

The kitchen is loaded with stainless steel appliances and fully stocked with cookware.

The house sits on a private road. No parking passes required. In addition, the house is on a cul-de-sac which leads to low traffic for a beach house. Safe for playing in the street.

House Details
The house is 1500 Sq Ft and a flat roof (which means lower than normal ceilings in the back 2 bedrooms) 7ft guests not recommended.

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Keywords: beach, house, bungalow, surfing, pleasure point,

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: House-trained dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
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

Property is also known as

5bdr Kids Game Room Ocean View Walk Beach Hot Tub Santa Cruz
5bdr Kids Game Room Ocean Wal
5bdr + Kids Game Room Ocean View Walk to Beach Hot Tub
5bdr + Kids Game Room Walk to Beach Hot Tub
5bdr + Kids Game Room Ocean View Walk to Beach Hot Tub
5bdr + Kids Game Room, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub! Santa Cruz

About the neighborhood

Map
CA, Santa Cruz

What's nearby

  • 38th Avenue Beach Access - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Hook - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pleasure Point Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Capitola Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Moreno - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5bdr + Kids Game Room, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5bdr + Kids Game Room, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5bdr + Kids Game Room, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5bdr + Kids Game Room, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub! located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz vacation home is located by the sea, just steps from 38th Avenue Beach Access and The Hook. Moran Lake Beach and Hooper Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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5bdr + Kids Game Room, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 207 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzie Y.

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

Great place for kids and dog friendly

Great for families with young kids. Hot tub and dog friendly was a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Family getaway

We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great vacation here! Good communication with host .Very close to everything dog/kid park, beach, fun food options, & shopping. Quiet neighborhood.So much fun with old school video arcade game, ping pong, lots of board games, puzzles, reading material.Big bubbling clean hot tub, and fire pit. Plenty of comfortable beds for the whole family, all the amenities for cooking in the kitchen, bikes, beach chairs, boards, & towels.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Sweet spot

Great location! Fun backyard activities too
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

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

Santa Cruz Spring Break

Our family met together from SoCal and Reno foe Spring break. We had a wonderful stay together at the Santa Cruz house. Great location, with walking dostance to beach, surf watching, shops and stores. Great communicatiom with host. We would gladly stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

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

Great location

Plenty of room and activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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

Great place

This was a great place for our families to stay. Lots of room, very clean and so much to do for the kids. The entire family sat around the fire pit our last night. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to the beach with an awesome backyard for the kids to run around. There was a couple of nice restaurants about a 10 minute walk and the beach was also just 10 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rick H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

This residence is in a great location. Walking distance from the ocean. An easy bike ride to Capitola. Great back yard. Though we only had a family of four the house has the capacity to easy hold a lot more. The only advice I have for the owner is there are some easy fixes to make the house appearance better. (Fix small holes in doors, and the toilet paper holder in both bathrooms.). But overall a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C.

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

Santa Cruz Group of 8

Check in was simple. House was clean. Space was adequate. Hot tub was relaxing. Manager was responsive. Location was great. Would stay here again. Would be nice to have an electric griddle in the kitchen. Otherwise we had everything we needed for a wonderful time in SC.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle K.

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

Lovely

Nice spacious place really close to the ocean and 41st ave. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise M., Rocklin, CA

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

Great Beach House

This home was the perfect place for our family. It really has everything you need and very close to everything. The yard was amazing and can walk to the beach. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ZELDA C.

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

Family Getaway Success

The house was great for what we wanted. We wanted a beach friendly house that would accommodate a getaway for ourselves, our grown kids and grandchildren with family friendly amenities. The house did not dissappoint. Plenty of room, lots of games, a great backyard - walking distance to Pleasure Point and a playground around the corner that our grandkids loved. Quiet neighborhood. Overall the house was exactly as described and we had no issues during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

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

Neighborhood

Excellent location, surprisingly large property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

theresa c., Santa Cruz

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

Amazing house for youth and families

We love the house and location for our teens! Thank you!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Pleasant Point gem

We’ll equipped home, including surf boards and wet suits. Great location, close to the 38th St beach. Santa Cruz is a great town to explore, close to the Redwoods and many beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

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

Great experience

We had a great time. The location is amazing. We rode the Beach Cruisers to the beach everyday. The surfing was good and it was so close to the house. We will be staying again in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

elaine s.

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

Family Friendly Spot

This house was clean, well equipped, and in a great location! We walked to 41st to shop and eat. There are a lot of fun things to see and do within walking distance. I highly recommend this vacation rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara C.

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

Family vacation

I stayed with my family of 6 adults and grandchildren ages 2, 4 & 6. We all loved it and would definitely stay again. The online description was completely accurate. Plenty to do at the house and lots to do and see nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Great House, location, ammenities

Lots of room to relax or hang out in groups. Great location, near beach, dog park and great local shops, all within walking distance. Bedrooms have backyard access which helped early risers and late night relaxing by the fire. Heated outdoor shower was great when returning from the beach. Landlord very responsive. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jane M.

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

Nice Yard and Great Fire Pit

This is an annual trip for a group of friends. The location is great and convenient. A bit short on the basics - towels, broom. Overall the house was cute and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

Incredible home for big group!

My family and some friends were traveling from up north to Santa Cruz for the weekend as we were going to run a 5K for Mother’s Day. When we got to the house, not only did it meet the expectations but actually it exceeded them as the home is very spacious and had plenty of additional bedding and cushions for our large families. we were only blocks away from the beach and to our surprise there was surfboards and wetsuits and bikes and sand toys and everything you could possibly need in the garage and we utilize that to the fullest and went surfing and had the time of our life. The property was clean and had wonderful accommodations for towels and games, etc. We can’t wait to go back and we will definitely be staying here again! Thank you for the awesome two night stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shireen E.

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

Great Family Getaway

The house and grounds were perfect for a family getaway. The game room was used, as well as the outdoor spa. Even though the weekend was a bit rainy in January, the block and a half walk to the beach and bluff was amazing. We also walked down the hill to Capitola by the Sea. The home was easy to use for our multi-generational weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie A.

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

Great location!

This was a great place! It was an easy walk to the beach and downtown area. I’d highly recommend the donut shop 2 blocks away. We all had fun trying to beat each others score on the arcade game. It rained the whole time we were there and it was one of the most fun I e had on a family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

david l.

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

Excellent property, met all our needs

Great house in nice neighborhood, very central to most things. We were able to walk to dinner locations. Very clean, comfortable EVERYTHING works. Nice hot tub, neat back yard with fire pit. Process was super easy. Definitely good value for money. Strongly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024