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Ricketts' Retreat

Your Private Beachside Escape

About the property

Cozy And Private Beach Bungalow, Hot Tub, Dog Friendly, 3 Short Blocks To Beach, Crow's nest and harbor. The space Named after local Marine Biologist, Edward F. Ricketts, the Ricketts' Retreat House has a classy Monterey Bay feel with an enclosed private yard, and naturally, you can see the ocean from the driveway. In 3 blocks, you could be at the fire-pits of Twin Lakes Beach, sailing a boat at the Harbor, or grabbing a bite to eat at the Crow's Nest or Cafe El Palomar. In one mile, you could be riding the Giant Dipper at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Additionally, the famed Steamer Lane surf spot, West Cliff, Capitola, and UC Santa Cruz's Seymour Marine Discovery Center are within a four-mile radius of the house. The House is furnished in good taste with all essential amenities including linens, towels, and paper products. The bedroom has a comfortable queen bed, dresser, closet, adjoining bright bathroom (with windows) and walk-in shower. Kitchen has a gas stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and garbage disposal. Adjoining to the kitchen is a dining area, and the living room with pull out queen sofa bed. Gas fireplace with temperature control, 36" Smart TV, steam movies with your Netflix or Amazon account, DVD player, and WiFi are also present for your enjoyment. House comes ready with a washer and dryer and is essential for beach-goers. The backyard has a hot tub, shower, barbecue, outdoor furniture, and the front yard has bistro seating. Parking on street with no permit required ,and driveway parking. Bookings for this home are supported by the following platforms: VRBO and AirBnB. The Ricketts' Retreat House is peaceful, beautiful, and awaiting your arrival :) Guest access the entire house and property except for the locked outdoor shed. Other things to note only one dog allowed

Property Details

Property Type
Cottage
Max Guests
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Beds
2

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom

Bedroom

  • 1 Queen bed

Living room

Living Room

  • 1 Double bed

Amenities

Essentials

Free washer – In unit
Essentials
Hangers
Iron
50 inch HDTV with Amazon Prime Video
Netflix
Smoke alarm
Carbon monoxide alarm
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Fast wifi – 302 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Kitchen
Free parking on premises
Free street parking
Single level home
Pets allowed
Self check-in
Lockbox

Kitchen & Dining

Refrigerator
Microwave
Cooking basics
Dishes and silverware
Freezer
Dishwasher

Sleeping & Laundry

Free dryer – In unit
Bed linens
Extra pillows and blankets
Clothing storage: closet and dresser

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Cleaning products
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body soap
Hot water

Heating & Cooling

Fireplace guards
Indoor fireplace: gas
Ceiling fan
Heating

Outdoor & Pool

Outdoor shower
Shared beach access
Private entrance
Laundromat nearby
Private patio or balcony

Entertainment

Books and reading material
Children’s books and toys
Board games

House Rules

Up to 4 overnight guests Pets allowed (1 maximum) No smoking (Including vaping and e-cigarettes) Quiet hours (10:00 PM - 8:00 AM) No parties or events No commercial photography (Including commercial filming) During the stay (No outside noise after 10pm according to the Santa Cruz noise ordinance. Hot tub hours 9am-10pm. Clean up after your pet if you have one. Maximum number of overnight guests 4 daytime visitors up to 2. Must disclose if bringing a pet(dog only) pet fee is $125 per stay per sm or med dog.)

  • Up to 4 overnight guests
  • Pets allowed (1 maximum)
  • No smoking (Including vaping and e-cigarettes)
  • Quiet hours (10:00 PM - 8:00 AM)
  • No parties or events
  • No commercial photography (Including commercial filming)
  • During the stay (No outside noise after 10pm according to the Santa Cruz noise ordinance. Hot tub hours 9am-10pm. Clean up after your pet if you have one. Maximum number of overnight guests 4 daytime visitors up to 2. Must disclose if bringing a pet(dog only) pet fee is $125 per stay per sm or med dog.)

Policies

Check-in
4:00 PM
Check-out
10:00 AM
Smoking Policy
No smoking
Gas stove
Oven
Hot water kettle
Coffee maker
Wine glasses
Toaster
Baking sheet
Blender
Barbecue utensils
Dining table
Shower gel
Private backyard – Fully fenced
Outdoor furniture
Outdoor dining area
BBQ grill: gas
Private hot tub