Santa Cruz Beachfront Vacation Rental
House in Opal Cliffs, CA
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this house rental
This home is right on the water, normally steps to the sand, with a spectacular 180-degree view of the beautiful bay from Monterey/Carmel to Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz city lights by night. Best area for the Sunsets!
Located 4 homes down from Moran State Beach, which has sand access right to the street should there be a high tide or sand loss in front of the home.
Enjoy world class surfing at Pleasure Point and WindanSea surf breaks right out front (we offer surf boards), or relax on the spacious ocean side deck or the upper master suite deck, BBQ and watch the surfers, sailboats, seals on the rock, otters, dolphins, pelicans and ocean activity. Take a bike ride (bikes are available) or stroll to Capitola along the beach front bike path.
Enjoy numerous quality restaurants and nearby night life. Very close to the Harbor for dining and fishing.
We have 3 King Beds and 1 Queen, one King bedroom is detached through the courtyard for privacy and 3 bathrooms. Smart TV in each bedroom and WIFI throughout. Hot/cold outdoor shower and a water filtration system.
Enjoy the peaceful setting and gorgeous sunsets with the sound of the ocean! This two-story home sleeps eight in comfort. Two bedrooms open into interior courtyard. The master suite comprises the entire second story, oceanfront.
Sorry, no pets. For those who smoke, please do so outside only.
Located 4 homes down from Moran State Beach, which has sand access right to the street should there be a high tide or sand loss in front of the home.
Enjoy world class surfing at Pleasure Point and WindanSea surf breaks right out front (we offer surf boards), or relax on the spacious ocean side deck or the upper master suite deck, BBQ and watch the surfers, sailboats, seals on the rock, otters, dolphins, pelicans and ocean activity. Take a bike ride (bikes are available) or stroll to Capitola along the beach front bike path.
Enjoy numerous quality restaurants and nearby night life. Very close to the Harbor for dining and fishing.
We have 3 King Beds and 1 Queen, one King bedroom is detached through the courtyard for privacy and 3 bathrooms. Smart TV in each bedroom and WIFI throughout. Hot/cold outdoor shower and a water filtration system.
Enjoy the peaceful setting and gorgeous sunsets with the sound of the ocean! This two-story home sleeps eight in comfort. Two bedrooms open into interior courtyard. The master suite comprises the entire second story, oceanfront.
Sorry, no pets. For those who smoke, please do so outside only.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Opal Cliffs, CA
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Reviews
5.0
This house has great views from living room and the master bedroom. We were able to spot a few whale spouts, dolphins, and otters. It has easy access to the beach and walk on E Cliff Dr towards Capitola's downtown is very pleasant as well.
4.0
Needs some paint and little repairs. But a beautiful spot and great will stocked kitchen.
3.0
Over all we loved the location and view! However there are some things that needs updating in the house! A new washer and dryer is a must, the set that is there both do not work very well at all! The downstairs bedrooms are very musty and have an ant issue! The master upstairs needs to have the carpet removed, it’s very old and filthy with stains and odor. The mattress needed to be replaced, not comfortable at all. I never received the key code, so we had to contact someone from the property management before we could enter the house! They answered quickly and were able to get in within 10mins.
5.0
We stayed here with our family and had an incredible stay. The property is stunning and location is wonderful. We also really appreciated the responsiveness of the host and ease of the check in process!
5.0
Memorable stay
5.0
Nothing short of perfect! We will be back!
5.0
We stayed at the property this past March with 7 adults. We picked the property specifically because my 87 yro mom wanted to see the ocean again. It was perfect for that. She uses a walker and was able to get around the property with ease. When it was too cold for her on the deck she was able to sit in the living room and watch for dolphins out the windows. We did see dolphins (porpoise?) once and lots of sea otters. Bring binoculars! Also saw a ton of surfers from deck.
The upstairs master BR view was amazing. It is a steep climb up those stairs but worth it. My husband and I chose to stay in the studio since we both have knee issues. It was a little musty in studio as property had been empty for a while and there had been a lot of rain. We aired it out during the day when weather was nice and musty disappeared quickly.
All of the bedrooms were comfy and the whole place is much prettier than the pictures suggest.
There were some weird smells that we were afraid might be a gas leak so we called property manager and she came right over to check it out. Never figured out the smell and it didn't go away, but was just by front door, maybe skunk?
We had a really great time exploring the neighborhood, We live in the desert so the surfer culture was fun for us to experience.
There was no longer access to the small beach in photos, looked like storm has washed structures away? but the little beach but the cute beach 3 doors down totally made up for it.
5.0
I can't stress enough the absolute stunning deck that is RIGHT AT THE OCEAN'S EDGE. My family and I can't believe what an amazing experience it was to stay here. We spent 4 days watching the sunrise and set, surfers, seals, dolphins, pelicans, sea birds, the changing tides... everything an ocean lover can imagine. We were hoping for a whale, maybe on our next visit! 😆
The house is so cute. It was clean and had everything we needed. The living room tv allowed us to catch the games on Sunday while still enjoying the view. Go Taylor's bf!
The kitchen was great, but we ordered out for every meal. The capitola village is just a short 8 min drive to grab delicious dinners. We walked to the Point Market for breakfast burritos and sandwiches.
We have stayed in the past at a nice hotel on 41st. This house is a huge upgrade and totally worth the price!
I am already counting the days until we can book this property again!!
5.0
The views are incredible!
The house was decorated very nice with a beach vibe.
We had a great time.
4.0
Nice property, no immediate beach access- though a very small beach was a few houses down. Parking was tight with three cars on busy street. Views and sunsets were breathtaking.
Suggest more toilet paper/paper towels. We ran out. Rear stand alone room was musty and friend complained of mildew on light fixtures. Property in general was damp, but it was cold and wet during our whole stay. Beds were comfortable, master suite was very large. We enjoyed our stay. Thanks.
4.0
Perfect central location for day trips to San Francisco and Carmel. Great house for our needs. Could improve on stocking with few more essentials like paper towels, toilet paper and dryer wipes or fabric softener. This is important for a large group staying for a week.
5.0
Our stay was wonderful! The Home had everything that was needed for our stay and was spacious enough for our family of 7 adults and a toddler. It is easy and close to Capitola, The Boardwalk and great restaurants. The walk to the beach is very close and family friendly. The views from the home are spectacular. We could not have asked for a better vacation home.
5.0
Best location to walk with boards to Santa Cruz! Full on use of gourmet kitchen every night with absolutely gorgeous views! Owners responded excellently to a couple concerns and were very open to settling issues. Would go back in a heartbeat!
5.0
The location and view was amazing! Loved listening to the waves at night.
5.0
This house was very spacious for our large group, everyone had their own space, the view was beautiful, the beach was so close and Capitola had a lot of good shops and restaurants. The only downside was the weather it was foggy.
5.0
Ocean views fantastic!
5.0
Our family of 4 greatly enjoyed our stay at this lovely home. The ocean views from the main living area and primary bedroom are incredible. The home was clean and all the beds were comfortable. We appreciated being able to use the washer and dryers. The furniture/decor is dated but fine for the price point. My only request for improvement would be to leave a few Keurig pods or some ground coffee for the pot for those (like us) that arrive late.
5.0
Great place looking forward to renting this house again
5.0
Great Location !
4.0
We sat on deck often...... I thought when we viewed photos of property 🤔 we could walk 🚶♂️ on beach from House 🏠 Not so.... waves crash rocks constantly which is nice, but no beack access. Master has good view with small deck. Approximately 10 minutes from boardwalk. Overall comfortable .
5.0
Did not disappoint
We had an absolutely wonderful vacation and this house was a big part of that. The location was central to all the places we wanted to see, like San Francisco to the north and Monterey and Carmel to the south. We also have family in Los Gatos which was close as well. The house was clean and quiet and had everything we needed for our stay. And the view! There is nothing better than sitting on the deck watching surfers, wildlife, and sunsets. This was a vacation we will not forget!
5.0
Awesome property!
I grabbed a cup of coffee every morning , sat on the stunning deck, and listened to the pounding surf while watching seals, a whale and surfers frolic in the ocean. I was able to climb down to the beach one morning and walk the mile long beach. Too much ocean the other two mornings. Prepared dinner every night in well appointed kitchen. Great house! Awesome location! Do the short walk to Point Market for coffee and breakfast burrito!
5.0
Great beach front property
We rented this house for 4 nights in April 2022. The house location is right on the beach. Very close to boardwalk, warf, capitola. My only complaint about the property was the cleanliness was not perfect for the amount we were paying. And the driveway is very very short. A truck will not fit on the driveway and there’s no street parking. The stairs down to the beach are very fun! Great beach in front! Great neighborhood and location!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay.
Beautiful ocean views. Comfortable, well stocked house. Our only issue was the BBQ. Needs to be replaced.
5.0
Great house, great location
Enjoyed our stay. Close to everything. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Beautiful Ocean Front Rental
The waves are mesmerizing. The house is very functional for a large family. The teenagers enjoyed riding the beach bikes which were provided. The only
“negative” aspect was the inability to access the TV ~ none of us could figure it out ~ including a couple of teachers and younger people.
5.0
Amazing Property
We had an amazing stay at this property with our 3 children. An amazing location right on the ocean and so close to what Pleasure point has to offer, beautiful scenery, friendly people and all necessary services. The house was clean and ready for our arrival with all the amenities providing for what we desired. We had an amazingly terrific experience at this property and we hope you do too!!!!
5.0
Great stay!
Excellent location, lots of space, loved listening to the waves at night. Easy to walk to great surfing!
5.0
Family fun n
Lots of amenities and plenty of room to spread out
5.0
Ocean noise
The waves hitting the rocks was so relaxing. Loved the house and a perfect location. Would go back in a minute.
5.0
Spectacular property
We celebrated a family birthday over Labor Day and found the view from the deck and the sounds of the waves to be absolutely addicting. Truly a special house and a spectacular spot. Owners and managers very responsive.
5.0
Great family getaway
So pleased with this home - it was perfect for our family and accommodated someone with a walker. I was disappointed that there was no beach in front of the house like the pictures. We had hoped to use the beach in front and still have family in sight. But everything else was great.
5.0
Good ocean view; Beach access: walk on E Cliff about 4 houses, no direct beach from property
Good house, most things you need for a stay. Close to favorite beaches, but no beach exists below property. No shampoo on bathrooms, bring your own. Good sand toys in garage, enjoyed using the cruiser bikes to ride to Capitola.
5.0
Stunning Oceanside Home near Pleasure Point
This home was amazing! It overlooks the ocean and access tp the beach is just a few houses down. This house had it all--big deck, lots of kitchen amenities, lovely rooms and tons of beach toys (chairs, surfboards, bikes, boogie boards). We'll definitely stay here again next time we're in Santa Cruz!
5.0
Absolutely Spectacular ★★★★★
The views here are even better than the pictures. The home layout was wonderful and the upstairs Master bedroom provides even more views to captivate. The manager was helpful and responsive when we contacted them. Highly recommend this location and we hope to come back for another visit.
5.0
Fantastic beachfront rental
We have been coming to Santa Cruz for 10 years, and this is the best rental yet. A huge deck overlooks the rocks and beach. Sunsets are amazing. the home is very spacious and includes a separate room off of a courtyard. Easy walking distance to restaurants and shops. An easy drive to the boardwalk or downtown Santa Cruz, yet all the privacy you could want.
5.0
Wonderful Vacation Home!
Our stay here was wonderful. The beds were comfy, the access to the beach was amazing, and it was very clean & comfortable!
Amazing view of the ocean. The sound of the crashing waves outside was so peaceful & soothing at night.
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would love to come back soon! :)
2.5
We were a girls trip of 8 ladies and every one of us was blown away by this property. It was comfortable, well appointed and the view is spectacular! The beds are comfortable and the linens were lovely. The kitchen is well stocked with all you need to prepare meals if desired. We even used the bbq one evening. The garage is stocked with goodies for the beach which is just steps beyond the back deck. The check in process was flawless and communication with the owner was simple! We will recommend this property and hopeTo one day come back.
5.0
Exceeded expectations!!
We were a girls trip of 8 ladies and every one of us was blown away by this property. It was comfortable, well appointed and the view is spectacular! The beds are comfortable and the linens were lovely. The kitchen is well stocked with all you need to prepare meals if desired. We even used the bbq one evening. The garage is stocked with goodies for the beach which is just steps beyond the back deck.
The check in process was flawless and communication with the owner was simple! We will recommend this property and hope
To one day come back.
5.0
Beautiful View
House was clean and very comfortable. Wonderful home with an awesome view!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Opal Cliffs?
The average price for a rental in Opal Cliffs is $818 per night. This rental is $712 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Santa Cruz Beachfront Vacation Rental. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Santa Cruz Beachfront Vacation Rental pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Santa Cruz Beachfront Vacation Rental?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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