Vaquita House on Beautiful Opal Cliff Drive with Access to Privates Beach

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(140 Ratings)

House in Capitola, CA

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this house rental

We offer a beautiful two bedroom, one bath home on prestigious Opal Cliff Drive.

Vaquita House is a remodeled cottage steps from Privates Beach, our gated neighborhood beach. (Our county vacation permit is # 111467.) The gate is open during daylight hours, providing access to this unique beach and great uncrowded surf spot. A seven minute walk along the ocean will take you to shopping and dining in Capitola Village and awesome Capitola Beach. Famous surf spots the Hook and Pleasure Point are also just a short walk away. A surfer's paradise; walk to your own break. Surfboad and wetsuit racks are right outside your door in a secure patio area for easy access.

Vaquita House comes with a full kitchen, stainless steel appliances, and everything you need to prepare a gourmet meal right at home. The house has hardwood floors in the main living space and carpeted bedrooms. Island themed art work fills the house with a laid back vacation feel. Both the queen bed (with organic mattress) and the twin-bed room (also organic) access the private landscaped patio through their own sliding glass doors. Relax in the sun with the outdoor dining table surrounded by flowers and hummingbirds. The patio deck is perfect for barbecuing on the grill or relaxing with a glass of wine.

Less than a ten minute walk to Capitola Wharf, Capitola Village, Capitola Beach, Pleasure Point, great shopping, and fine dining. Vaquita House is a short drive to downtown Santa Cruz and the beach boardwalk, and 35 minutes to Monterey. Perfect for a romantic getaway or family beach vacation.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Capitola, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Computer History Museum

50.8 mi

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Vaquita House on Beautiful Opal Cliff Drive with Access to Privates Beach

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10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(140 Ratings)

House in Capitola, CA

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Capitola, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Computer History Museum

50.8 mi

Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(140 Ratings)

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The house was small and cozy, overall very nice. We didn’t realize that the house was on a fairly busy road, so you can hear cars right outside the windows intermittently, otherwise pretty peaceful and a short walk to a beautiful nearby beach/cliff.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

2 bedroom, one bath, good size kitchen and decent living area. Close to downtown Capitola, with Santa Cruz about 20 mins away, And Monterey about 45 mins away. No complaints.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

We enjoyed our trip and the house was perfect. Great location, only a 9 minute walk to downtown. We will definitely stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Everything was perfect!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Really enjoyed the house. Location is Fantastic, host was available if needed. The chairs and beach towels were perfect! Thank you so much we had the best time!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

This place was great for our party of 4. Clean, well-landscaped, and the owner Jon was very friendly.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Our 2nd stay at Jon's cottage was great! We love the location, layout and amenities, and had a super relaxing and pleasant week on the coast. Jon is easy to communicate with and made himself available as needed. Looking forward to another visit!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

We liked being close enough to walk to the shops, restaurants and beaches. We had every thing we needed and really enjoyed our evenings playing cards. The beds were comfy and our daughters loved the room with the twin beds and door to the patio. We did need to bring in a 4th chair from outside to seat us all at the table.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

We absolutely loved our time in this home during our road trip through California. We had everything we needed and everything was exactly as listed. Great place! We hope to be back

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Beautiful clean/quiet home. Owners are great!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Loved the rental and surrounding area. Walked to Capitola everyday and spent an afternoon at Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Kids had a blast.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

We had a great stay, with a fantastic location on Opal Cliffs Drive. Easily walkable to many surf spots, cafes and East Cliff Drive. The house was clean and comfortable.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

A delightful stay in a perfect cottage.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Great place for a weekend with friends. Very clean, easy check-in, good location, close beach/surfing access, comfortable beds, great backyard. Would return!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Beautiful, quiet home, close to beach access and good local restaurants. The perfect location for a Surfer's stay. We enjoyed the cute backyard with BBQ! And we were lucky enough to catch an unexpected fireworks show right outside the front door.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Place is great! Would come back again! Owner takes great place of the home!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Three of us stayed at this property for a girlfriend's weekend and for the Capitola Art and Wine Festival. The location was amazing for us to walk back and forth to Capitola and to go to the beach. The house had plenty of room for the three of us. The owners had all sorts of extras for us to enjoy. We will stay there again.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Great place, as advertised. Perfect location; walkable to a couple of beaches, tons of restaurants. Will likely come back, thanks!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Vaquita House Review.

Vaquita House Review.

Great location and house. Walking distance to Capitola, beaches, and surf spots.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Perfect beach bungalow

Perfect beach bungalow

Great location, property and host. Has everything you need for a fun visit to the area. Tasteful and well-stocked, cozy and clean. Looking forward to another stay!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Great place

Great place

Would absolutely stay here again!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Perfect Location

Perfect Location

Loved this property for location and comfort. Great communication during rental process, very smooth.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Excellent location

Excellent location

This little home is perfect for a couple or small family. The location is amazing. It was extremely clean. The owner mentioned removing extra towels due to covid. More would be available upon request. I wish I had known before arriving that only three towels would be left for three people staying for three nights (3 towels for 9 showers). I didn't want to inconvenience the owner after arriving (should have requested earlier) so we used the towels for three days. I highly recommend this property.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Nice Place Near Capitola

Nice Place Near Capitola

Enjoyed a second stay at this cute rental. So convenient to Capitola. Wish the mattresses were firm. Also wish there was a king size bed in the larger bedroom. I’d probably return for a third stay if the bed situation was better for me. Owners are extremely easy to work with.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Great location! House was very comfortable and clean.

Great location! House was very comfortable and clean.

This is a great place to stay. Description and pictures are accurate. Beach and Capitola village are a short walk away. We will be back next year for sure!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Perfect location

Perfect location

We loved our stay at this property! Short walk into Capitola to visit the beach, restaurants and shopping. The house was stocked with everything we needed for cooking and going to the beach. The layout was perfect and very family friendly. I had a couple questions before our stay and Jon was always very quick to respond. Would definitely stay again!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Great place

Great place

Cute, well-maintained house in a great location. Seeing the fresh bouquet of flowers when we arrived was delightful, and so welcoming. We loved our stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Perfect quiet home in Pleasure point.

Perfect quiet home in Pleasure point.

Jon’s house was a perfect surf get a way for me and my son. The house had everything we needed and good location for walking into town and surfing. We would certainly come back.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Enjoyable vacation

Enjoyable vacation

Great property. Walking distance to beach and capitola village. Enjoyed our stay

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Lovely home, great location

Lovely home, great location

Great house conveniently located to all points in Santa Cruz. Very comfortable and well equipped.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Convenient to Capitola!

Convenient to Capitola!

The Vaquita House was in a perfect spot to enjoy both Capitola and Santa Cruz. It’s a quick walk into Capitola and a short drive to downtown Santa Cruz or the Boardwalk. It was a clean and cozy place with a lovely backyard to relax. Access into the home was simple and the owners were very easy to work with. My only wish is that the mattresses would have been firm. Overall, we had a lovely stay and would return again. Great for 3-4 people.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

A great cottage by the beach

A great cottage by the beach

Our stay at the Vaquita House was wonderful. The house is well appointed and relaxing. It was perfect for our family of four. It is walking distance to Pleasure Point and Capitola and an easy drive to the boardwalk or the redwoods. The kitchen had everything we needed to make meals. The owners were very responsive when we had questions. Thank you Alexandra and Jon!

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Vaquita House

Vaquita House

Lovely little cottage perfect for 3 or 4 people. Clean, tidy and located in a terrific location. Couple of housekeeping items. We had some ants in the kitchen. Also...bathtub bottom very very slippery when wet. Owner needs to put a mat in the tub or rubber bumps down. A safety issue. Renter should be told in advance that the attached garage and 2 frt parking spaces are used by the renter behind this cottage - not part of this rental. Lovely area and time.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Location, Location, Location...

Location, Location, Location...

For us, this was the perfect location. Close enough to walk to Capitola and the local beach. Shadow Brook Restaurant was the best, including the cab ride - 52 Dodge! We would move in!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2020

Perfect place

Perfect place

Perfect location and spot to stay !

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2020

My new wife and I greatly enjoyed our stay here. Place was well taken care of, especially during this COVID-19 season. Landlord even provided us a bottle of wine to celebrate our new marriage. FYI, some dishes and utensils weren’t cleaned properly, French press seem to be broken, and the tea kettle had mineral buildup when we arrived.House was still a great layout and comfortably decorated for our stay. We enjoyed the private beach access, and would gladly stay here again if we were in the area.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2020

Great getaway for a honeymoon.

Great getaway for a honeymoon.

My new wife and I greatly enjoyed our stay here. Place was well taken care of, especially during this COVID-19 season. Landlord even provided us a bottle of wine to celebrate our new marriage. FYI, some dishes and utensils weren’t cleaned properly, French press seem to be broken, and the tea kettle had mineral buildup when we arrived. House was still a great layout and comfortably decorated for our stay. We enjoyed the private beach access, and would gladly stay here again if we were in the area.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2020

Wonderful Place in a Great Location - Very Clean!

Wonderful Place in a Great Location - Very Clean!

The house is the perfect size for a couple or small family. It has all the amenities and the location is within walking distance to the beaches, including Capitola! Sitting in the back garden was so peaceful - perfect for a cheese plate and glass of wine. Jon checked in during my stay just to ensure all was great which was incredibly thoughtful. I would love to stay here again!!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2020

Nice cozy home

Nice cozy home

Great location. Nice cozy home

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2020

Lovely spot

Lovely spot

Loved the location of this charming beach house. A great spot in which to enjoy the attributes of the area. Thanks to Jon and Alexandra for making this a great visit.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Capitola?

The average price for a rental in Capitola is $556 per night. This rental is $34 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Vaquita House on Beautiful Opal Cliff Drive with Access to Privates Beach. 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 Vaquita House on Beautiful Opal Cliff Drive with Access to Privates Beach pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Vaquita House on Beautiful Opal Cliff Drive with Access to Privates Beach?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Vaquita House on Beautiful Opal Cliff Drive with Access to Privates Beach

House in Capitola, CA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Capitola, CA

Nearby attractions

Vaquita House on Beautiful Opal Cliff Drive with Access to Privates Beach

House in Capitola, CA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Capitola, CA

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Capitola?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Vaquita House on Beautiful Opal Cliff Drive with Access to Privates Beach pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Vaquita House on Beautiful Opal Cliff Drive with Access to Privates Beach?

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