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Designer Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Huge Backyard Oasis

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Outdoor spa tub
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Private kitchen
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

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

Designer Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Huge Backyard Oasis

Designer home and legal short-term rental with its own private half-acre backyard oasis and canyon, right in town. Take a hot tub dip under the trees and watch the wildlife, yet still be walking distance to restaurants and cafes, and only one mile to the ocean, downtown, and UCSC. This is the perfect place for people who are tired of staying at rentals that lack amenities or aesthetic quality: there is everything you need here to enjoy a luxury vacation!

Our home is a fully legal short-term rental: Santa Cruz is very strict about this, so know that if you book an unpermitted rental your reservation could be canceled. It's happened to us before as travelers. You can rest assured knowing that your stay here is approved by the city!

The house includes a hot tub, outdoor fire pit, designer furniture and decor, fully fenced in yard for pets, non-toxic and eco-friendly linens and supplies, TV with Netflix and more, freestanding bathtub, and a chef's kitchen. It is filled with sunlight at all times of the day and there are french doors in every room. There is a very comfortable king sized bed in the master bedroom and a twin bed and crib in the second bedroom. If a fourth person is staying, we provide an airbed that can go in the second bedroom (with the twin bed and crib).

If you have been looking for a rental that is high quality, aesthetically thoughtful and pleasing, and does not lack in supplies or amenities-- this is it. It's difficult to describe the beauty of this house and the very special backyard until you see it in person. We really lucked out finding it and are excited to share it with fellow airbnb-ers who are visiting Santa Cruz. We know you will love it. Pets are welcome and we don't discriminate against breeds.

Heating is available year-round but please note that our central heating system is seasonally operative from mid-October to June 1st only. The other months we provide space heaters and a gas fireplace that produces a lot of heat. Our central heater is only seasonally available because it is an old radiant heating system that uses a lot of hot water to heat the house and during the warmer months, the city of Santa Cruz requires us to keep our water use to a minimum. We do have a gas fireplace in the living room and space heaters in the bedrooms, and generally the house stays above 68 degrees in those warmer months even without the fireplace or space heaters on.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Natural Bridges State Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ocean Street - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Parish Publick House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Designer Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Huge Backyard Oasis pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Designer Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Huge Backyard Oasis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Designer Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Huge Backyard Oasis?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Designer Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Huge Backyard Oasis located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Swift Street Courtyard and University of California, Santa Cruz. Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Designer Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Huge Backyard Oasis Reviews

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Reviews

10/10

Wow, this place was amazing. One of the best VRBO stays I've ever had. It felt like the ultimate spa retreat. Beautiful garden with a private canyon park behind it and hot tub in the garden. I saw lots of deer and felt like I was away from it all but yet I was right in town. The bed was very comfortable, and the kitchen had all of the appliances and amenities I could ever need. Thoughtfully designed and everything was top-of-the-line. It was just a mile from the UCSC entrance and very close to the ocean too. Will definitely book this place again next time I am in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024