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THE quintessential SC beach house. - a 5 star stay!

Beachfront vacation home near Capitola Beach

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Exterior detail
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Pleasure Point Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 38th Avenue Beach Access
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Moran Lake Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Cruz

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Eastside Santa Cruz vacation home, you'll find Pleasure Point Park and Moran Lake Beach. 38th Avenue Beach Access and The Hook are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pleasure Point Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 38th Avenue Beach Access - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Moran Lake Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Hook - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sunny Cove Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪People's Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Moreno - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ramen Kaito - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

THE quintessential SC beach house. - a 5 star stay!

You will find our Aloha Beach House in Pleasure Point provides the perfect home base for many wonderful adventures here in Santa Cruz.

The house is a block in a half to the water with world class surf and beaches just steps away.

PERMIT # 231168
The picturesque City of Capitola is within walking distance, and the Boardwalk Amusement Park is only a 10 minute drive from our front door. Get your groove on by walking East Cliff Drive and taking in all the sights! We want you to enjoy our active lifestyle that we have here in Santa Cruz by surfing, sailing, golfing, hiking, biking, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, you name it - we want you to go out and do it while you are here! That's why you will find 2 beach cruiser bikes provided here for your use. The spirit of Aloha welcomes you and invites you to unwind in style. High-end furnishings and luxurious amenities surround you in this coastal setting. Relax and read a book on your back patio, head down to check the waves with a glass of wine at sunset, get your work done on your laptop while hearing the waves crash against the cliffs, or bring a blanket down to the sand for some downtime. The kitchen is equipped with all necessary appliances, including a gas stove, dishwasher and microwave, dishes and cookware. For you coffee lovers, we have a Chemex pour over carafe and an automatic coffee maker for your drinking pleasure. We provide boutique craft roasting coffee to our guests here at the Aloha House, we don't mess around. As much as we want you to relax and unwind here with us, and believe in an active lifestyle, we also believe in clean living. Aloha house provides guests with high quality steam distilled drinking water for your hydration needs. H20 for you, is so pure you can taste the difference! The master bedroom has a queen size bed, smart TV and beautiful tropical views out its sliding door. The second bedroom has a queen sized bed, shares the same beautiful view, and has ample closet space stocked with additional supplies for your stay with us. The third bedroom has twin sized bunk beds.Toys, high chair and a pack n' play are available on site. Beach towels, beach chairs, shampoo and complimentary soaps are provided for your use.All of the utilities, cable TV, Wi-Fi, laundry, gardener, BBQ and outdoor dining table are provided. This house has off-street parking and no permit is required on this street for additional guests! Please enjoy a hot outdoor shower to wash off the sand after you have walked up from the beach. Fantastic beach location allows you to follow the sandy footprints straight to the neighborhood beach for sandcastles and s'mores at sunset. The fun and relaxation are endless here at the Aloha House. No detail is too small - we want you to enjoy it all. Live Aloha here and we will see you back next year!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • 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
  • Rafting 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

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 171358

Frequently asked questions

How close is THE quintessential SC beach house. - a 5 star stay! to the airport?

This vacation home is 13.8 mi (25-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does THE quintessential SC beach house. - a 5 star stay! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is THE quintessential SC beach house. - a 5 star stay! to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does THE quintessential SC beach house. - a 5 star stay! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at THE quintessential SC beach house. - a 5 star stay!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at THE quintessential SC beach house. - a 5 star stay!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at THE quintessential SC beach house. - a 5 star stay!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does THE quintessential SC beach house. - a 5 star stay! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does THE quintessential SC beach house. - a 5 star stay! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is THE quintessential SC beach house. - a 5 star stay! to downtown Santa Cruz?

This vacation home is 3.2 mi away from Santa Cruz.

THE quintessential SC beach house. - a 5 star stay! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay! Everything was as described - highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location is great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Cozy, beachy, and relaxing stay with family

In SC for family celebrations and loved having this comfortable and conveniently located beach house to retreat to for rest and relax between family celebrations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Beautiful Beach Home

This was an amazing spot walking distance to the beach with a great back yard!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Awesome original cottage!

We loved our stay in this sweet and very comfortably appointed space! It had everything we needed for a weekend, the sunny deck out back and outdoor shower are a bonus, as is the dedicated parking spot walking distance from pleasure point. The neigborhood was friendly and quiet at night too. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

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

Getaway weekend

It was a great location close to surfing. My boys surfed all day and we went for walks. Kitchen had everything we needed. Very cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milo O.

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

Awesome

No complaints everything about the home was wonderful
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly E.

Great location, clean, power issues being handled by owner, not enough reading lights

Great spot for family to gather for Thanksgiving. Fully equipped kitchen made cooking easy. Forgot eggs and just a one block walk to market! Great location close to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

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

Cozy home near the ocean

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cozy house in Capitola! It’s only a 5 minute walk to the ocean! There is also a cute little market close by with grocery items, along with coffee and other made to order meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner! We walked the oceanfront many times during our stay! The house was also perfect for our family with a very nice backyard for lounging during the day. We had a fantastic time and hope to return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

The H.

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

Cozy Home

Perfect home for our family as it provides the coziness we needed as we come from a larger house typically. Makes us want to even downsize our house to something this simple. Backyard was a little “furry” but manageable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serena V.

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

So nice!

Location is great. Bikes were awesome. Host was very kind and hands off even with small electrical difficulties. He was super quick to respond. We had a few friends swing by and they want their families to stay here. We’d stay again for sure. Clean, well stocked, great backyard.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a perfect fit for our family. Very comfortable with a dining table that sat 6, a great space for watching movies together, a room for each pairing, and 2 cruiser bikes to boot! Also, loved the location being within a block from the beach (and that convenient general store)!The only slight drawback was the bathroom sink plumbing which leaked out onto the floor- but I was able to put it back together and put the small trash can under which solved the problem pretty quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alissa G.

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

Wonderful home in beautiful location!

My family stayed for a weekend and really enjoyed the house. With 2 kids (5yo and 19mo), it was nice to have a secured front yard for playing, a high chair, lots of toys and books in the closet, and of course bunk beds. There is good WiFi and Netflix provided on the main TV. Very comfortable furnishings and a well-appointed kitchen. The surfer in our group could walk 5 minutes to Pleasure Point break, and we made multiple trips to the little market there for coffees and snacks. Quiet neighborhood that is very convenient for lots of Santa Cruz amenities and attractions. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Janis L.

We had a great stay at this adorable cottage.

This cottage is very cozy with a cute beachy decor. Our family of 6 fit comfortably and had an amazing stay. We enjoyed our daily walks to the beach for some of us to hit the surf at Pleasure Point and for the rest of us to watch them. We also loved the beautiful back yard. This place is in a great location!! I would say the owners only have to do a few minor repairs to make this place 5 stars (fix master bedroom door as it is falling off hinges, secure curtain hardware to wall in master bedroom replace torn sheets in master, fix dresser drawer handle in master, patch tear on living room chair, replace torn shower curtain, put shade on lamp in queen bedroom). We would definitely stay here again. The owner was a pleasure to work with on securing the rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016
Verified

8/10 Good

Christin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Vacation

Everything was wonderful regarding the Aloha house in Santa Cruz; however, the one complaint we have is the fact that the website does not mention having a bungalow in the back yard that also houses guests. We pulled into the drive way and Andy, the owner, was throwing away trash and at that time informed us that they were staying there. At that point it felt as though he was watching over our up-keeping of their property. Although Andy seemed to have left, another guest arrived the following evening and was not the friendliest. Our kids had enjoyed playing cornhole in the back, but no longer did so as they felt uncomfortable. We now know by reading the renters agreement in far more detail that it states in there that there is a separate property located in the back. My suggestion is for Andy to tell the tenants renting his house that there are guests staying in his bungalow as well. Everything else was wonderful and we would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nance C.

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

Great location

Loved the place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blakeley P.

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

We loved it!

Great house and great location! Owner Andy was easy to communicate with and took care of all our needs. Well laid-out home and great yard, plenty of room and very comfortable. Walking distance to cute market with great food and excellent surf spot. My son loved all the kids books and legos at the house. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

monica r.

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

Santa Cruz

Love the house and location. Keeping this on my list of places to go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shauna l.

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

Great place

Everything was as stated and even better! We love the place. The decor was perfect and peaceful much better than other houses in the area. Yes there is a tiny private cottage in the back with its own space and own walkway no privacy issues at all! There are great hedges and a fence that block the view. The outdoor shower had warm water too! We love the place and will go back! Perfect for a family or a couple! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy P.

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

Location

I'd stay here again. There are pluses and minuses. Positives: Location is great--easy walk to the stairs. Clean and comfortable. Great communication with owner! Areas of improvement: Wifi is weak, Heater location leaves bath and bedroom kinda chilly. But like I said, I'd so stay here again. Thanks for a terrific stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dinesh L.

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

Great spot and host !

A very nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary I.

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

Week in East Santa Cruz

We had a great time staying in Aloha House. The home is cozier and better appointed than indicated in the listing. Good kitchen appliances, great outdoor seating for dinner or breakfast, wonderful water pressure! 1.5 miles to Capitola downtown in one direction and 2 miles from the Harbor in the other, well located for everything. Would definitely go back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Nice place for a family

Sliders and cabinets (bathroom) need some repair. Great to have access to bikes! Comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Great Home

We had a lovely time in Santa Cruz. The house was cozy and fairly well appointed. It has a nice backyard with great deck. We appreciated its close proximity to the beach. Still waiting for a refund of our deposit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian F.

Great Santa Cruz Bungalow

So charming, clean and a perfect location. This place just has a great feel. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018