The Santa Cruz Hideout

The Hideout is a very private space located on the west side of Santa Cruz between Natural Bridges beach/West Cliff Drive (1.2 miles) and UCSC (1.4 miles). Privacy is #1 with keyless entry, a private entrance, and a private yard. Interaction with the owners is entirely optional. The Hideout is just 300 square feet but has all of the amenities like a full kitchen, air conditioning, washer/dryer, reverse osmosis water, you name it! The Hideout is only available for stays of 30 days and longer The space The Hideout's greatest asset is its private setting behind a locked gate with keyless entry (and doorbell). Interaction with the owners is entirely optional. You will have your own private yard and patio with furniture in a beautiful outdoor setting for relaxing and/or enjoying your meals. The Hideout's proximity to UCSC (1.4 miles), the beach / West Cliff drive (1.2 miles), and the Boardwalk (2.7 miles) make it a unique private space with close access to everything you want. Perfect for visiting or attending UCSC! Natural Bridges State Beach (1 Mile) is close by and famous for the Monarch Butterfly migration, rock formations, tide pools, and marine life. ** The Hideout is back on the market after a long hiatus. Changes to city rules require us to only offer stays of 30 days and longer. We currently offer stays from 30 days to 1 year. - The Bed PLEASE NOTE: The Hideout leverages a Murphy Bed that extends down over the couch (See pictures). The Murphy Bed is well-balanced and top-of-the-line. This bed utilizes a full queen memory foam mattress. It is not a futon or other temporary mattress. When the bed is in the up position, the Ottoman is used to store pillows and extra bedding (Closet as well). It is easy to manipulate, however, if you have physical limitations, you may want us to set the bed in the down position for you for the length of your stay. If you have any questions, please contact us for details. The TV will swivel and point to any area of the unit, so even if you leave the bed down for your stay, you can still sit at the table, or anywhere else that you find comfortable. - There is a detailed manual that includes instructions on just about everything in the space. - Your own large private yard behind a locked gate. - We provide a dedicated parking permit that allows you to park your car right in front of the Hideout entrance - Dedicated WiFi with your own SSID, private VLAN, and high-speed bandwidth. - Reverse Osmosis filtered drinking and cooking water (Unlimited) - Central Heating and Air Conditioning (Yes, sometimes you do need Air Conditioning in Santa Cruz) - Full kitchen (See pictures) with full-size gas range, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, and everything you might need. - We provide a K-Cup-compatible coffee machine (with a reusable K-Cup filter), pour-over, and French press options. - Additional outside storage for extra clothes, bedding, etc. - Everything is labeled and easy to use. - TV and streaming Our TV leverages the Android TV platform that includes streaming apps for all major streaming providers like Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Paramount Plus, Discovery, and all the rest. You can log in using your own account credentials. We provide a paid subscription to YouTube TV Entertainment Plus that includes local channels and most cable networks, including HBO Max, SHOWTIME, EPIX, and STARZ. It has unlimited DVR program recording capabilities. - Washer/Dryer The Hideout features an all-in-one washer/dryer for your use at no charge. Please note that the Washer/Dryer has limited capacity and is not ideal for larger loads like quilts/large bedding. The owners will wash bedding and provide extra sets on an exchange basis. -Emergency Power and Internet The Hideout and host property have an emergency generator and failover internet. Recent fires and weather situations warranted the installation of these features. 30 days or more is a long stay! After you arrive, contact us about removing anything you feel you won't need or is in the way. We realize that you may have your own items you want to use. - Larger portable table options if you need more table space. We can exchange the table for a larger portable table if you need it - We can change just about anything to fit your needs. Just reach out anytime! CLEANING - For stays longer than 30 days, we will arrange a required maintenance/deep cleaning visit once per month that is free of charge. There is a one-time charge of $75 that is included in your pre-stay estimate for when your stay ends. This process takes between 4 and 5 hours. During that time, we perform the following tasks: - Complete deep cleaning and bedding refresh - Washer/Dryer maintenance and filter cleaning - Reverse Osmosis filter cleaning - Tankless water heater maintenance - Changing of rugs/mats - Maintain and service all amenities - Refresh supplies (TP, Kleenex, etc) ** Additional cleanings are available for a $75 dollar fee ** Contact us to schedule in advance Other things to note - There are security camera's on the premises, but none in the Hideout compound. The Hideout and yard are totally private. - There is a Catio (Outdoor cat cage) in the yard right next to your private yard. Although the owner's cats have no access to your space, they can see into your yard, and you can see part of their Catio from your side. - The Hideout maintenance team needs periodic access to the yard to perform landscaping maintenance. This is done on a schedule, and you will receive a 48-hour notice and schedule before any access to your private space is needed. ** We want to make your stay as best as it can be, so let us know if you need anything. We are always available via Airbnb message, email, phone, and text. We hope to see you soon.