Title: Designer Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Huge Backyard Oasis Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Designer Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Huge Backyard Oasis Holiday home with kitchen, near Monterey Bay ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103500000/103499400/103499370/5ccaf5c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103500000/103499400/103499370/be7c41f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103500000/103499400/103499370/7f429905.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103500000/103499400/103499370/3bf6eaf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103500000/103499400/103499370/3a89228d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a private half-acre backyard oasis, this Santa Cruz designer home is the perfect blend of luxury and tranquility. Take a dip in the hot tub under the trees, relax by the outdoor fire pit, or simply enjoy quality time with your pets in this fully fenced-in yard. With Netflix on TV, eco-friendly linens and supplies throughout, you'll feel right at home. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 airbnbs 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, and a chef's kitchen. It is filled with sunlight at all times of the day. All beds are sublimely comfortable: there is a king sized bed in the master bedroom, a queen bed in the second master, and a twin daybed in the third room. We can also provide an airbed and/or a 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 radiant (central) heating system is seasonally operative from mid-October to June 1st only. Still, in two out of three bedrooms, there is a wall heater that works fantastically should you need heat when our radiant heat is off. We provide space heaters for the other room and a gas fireplace that produces a lot of heat as well. Our central heater is only available October-June because it is an old radiant heating system that uses a lot of 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. Generally the house stays above 68 degrees in those warmer months even without the fireplace, wall heaters, or space heaters on. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets 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) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35550000/35542600/35542514/18c793aa_edited_d279.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Bungalow at Seabright Eastside Santa Cruz - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=35542514&PinnedHotelID=35542514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34200000/34192300/34192293/3f46f470.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanside Victorian Cottage Located On Scenic West Cliff Drive Westside Santa Cruz - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 127 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=34192293&PinnedHotelID=34192293&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19120000/19118300/19118285/06ea997a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Fun with Old World Charm in a Five Star Location Westside Santa Cruz - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 199 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=19118285&PinnedHotelID=19118285&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18762400/18762391/b5dcfe87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit Westside Santa Cruz - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 203 reviews £636 includes taxes & fees 16 Oct - 17 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=18762391&PinnedHotelID=18762391&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33559400/33559387/a1a364b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vicky by the Sea – Ocean Views in Seabright | Pet-Friendly | Monthly Rental Available Eastside Santa Cruz - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=33559387&PinnedHotelID=33559387&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70320000/70313800/70313788/0917b943.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### lower west side style & quality 1BR Westside Santa Cruz - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=70313788&PinnedHotelID=70313788&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116790000/116784600/116784511/99c3f58b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 5 BD Victorian House by Beach Boardwalk Westside Santa Cruz - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly £1,022 includes taxes & fees 28 Oct - 29 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=116784511&PinnedHotelID=116784511&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89790000/89789600/89789529/01a829ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Giant Dipper House near the Boardwalk Westside Santa Cruz - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 12 reviews £520 includes taxes & fees 9 Oct - 10 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=89789529&PinnedHotelID=89789529&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19710000/19709400/19709305/446fbd43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk 2 W. Cliff beaches, boardwalk & wharf dogs ok Sleeps 7a. 3 bd 2ba hot tub. Westside Santa Cruz - Sea view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.4 Exceptional 51 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=19709305&PinnedHotelID=19709305&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83430000/83424200/83424186/67d73ae6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Room Suite - Indoor Pool and Spa - Walk to the Boardwalk Westside Santa Cruz - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Parking available - Microwave 7.6 Good 28 reviews £161 includes taxes & fees 3 Oct - 4 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=83424186&PinnedHotelID=83424186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 aged 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 are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.96764,-122.044205&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ybt%60Ffw%7BgV%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40S%40S%40S%40S%40QBS%40S%40QBSBQBSBQBSBSDQDQBQDQDQDQFSDOFQDQFQFOFOFQFOFOHOHOFOHOHOHMHOHMHMJMHMJMHMJMJMJKJKJKLKJKJILKJILILKJILILGLILGLGLINGLELELGNELENELGNCLENCNCLCNANCLCNANANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBN%40NBLBNBLDNBNFLDNDLDLFLDNDLFLHLFLFLHLFLHLHJJLHJHLJJHLJJJJJJJJJJLJLHLJLJLHLHLHLJNFLHNHNHNFNHNFNFNFPHNDPFNFPDPDNFRDPDPDPBPDPDPBRBRBPBRBPBR%40PBR%40R%40P%40R%40R%40R%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FPARARARARAPARCRAPCRCPCRCPCRCPEREPCPEPEPEPGPEPEPGNGPEPINGPGNGNINGNININILGNKNILILILKLKLILKLKJKJKLKJKJMJKHMJKHMHKJMHMHMFMHMFMFMHMDOFMDMFMDODMDODODMDOBMBOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOAMCOCOCMEOEMEOEMEOEMGMEMGOEMIMGMGMIMGMIKIMKMIKIMKKIKKMKKKKMKKKKKMIMKMIMKMIMIMIOIOIMIOGOIOIOGOGOGQGOGOGSEOGQEQGQEQEQEQCQEQESCQCSCQCSCQCSAQASCSAQASASASAS%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AUiuuRM-YCXIMgQ0S3Mvdtoi0oA=) Santa Cruz, CA #### What's nearby - University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Natural Bridges State Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - Ocean Street - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles #### 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 - ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk - ‪Parish Publick House - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Designer Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Huge Backyard Oasis pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 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? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Designer Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Huge Backyard Oasis located? > Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday 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 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Designer Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Huge Backyard Oasis Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben R. 13 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible home with everything you could ever need 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. ##### Ben R. 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