There are not enough words to describe the true magic and beauty of Kevin's Surf Shack! From the minute we arrived (myself and 2 teen sons), Kevin was there to greet us with kindness/warmth (and a huge smile) which we would be fortunate enough to enjoy for our entire month long stay! Kevin is THE host with the most!! He has not missed a single thing in this place and was always available to answer every question we had and advise on the area/activities). After a quick tour of the space, we were left in awe of where to even start exploring.
This surf shack is anything but a shack...it's massive, yet split into so many cozy areas, it truly felt like a home. The kitchen was stunning and had everything we could possibly have asked for whether we were cooking in or enjoying a meal from one of many walkable restaurants in the area. The cafe tables hosted many a meal, but also no shortage of Zoom calls. The living room, with that super comfortable couch and the huge screen/projector became our most often used gathering area. The game room was my kids' favorite space, whether they were shooting darts, battling it out at ping pong or working on their pool shooting skills they were having a blast! There were also several other high top seating areas and we never felt cramped no matter how many Zoom calls we were on simultaneously. Now for my personal favorite, the outdoor shower! What a treat! We had the good fortune of being there when all the jasmine vines were blooming and I can assure you that you've never really had a shower until you've experienced it under the sun, fresh breeze blowing, surrounded by birds singing, green vines all around and the natural aromatherapy from the flowers. The backyard just continued the zen vibe from the shower, it has tons of seating space, a big firepit, a huge bbq and beautiful lighting. The bedrooms were comfortable and the linens top notch!! Kevin really has thought of everything!!
As if the amazing space itself isn't enough reason to stay here, the general area should seal the deal. The location is perfect, tucked away behind the onsite market (which BTW, you should absolutely visit, and frequently), it's quiet and peaceful, yet incredibly central to Pleasure Point, Capitola and Santa Cruz. There is so much to do/eat within walking/biking distance. The restaurants are delicious, the beaches are stunning and the vibe can't be beat. While staying there, we had use of bikes, surfboards and skateboards - and the kids and I certainly made good use of all of them. If you can, book this place!! You will not regret it, in fact, you'll start planning your next trip back before you've even left (I know I am)!