Sweeping Ocean Views...Steps from Sandy Beaches

Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(159 Ratings)

House in Opal Cliffs, CA

12 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this house rental

Santa Cruz County Vacation Rental Permit # 211307

Our 'Sandcastle' Beach House is perfect for a family vacation by the sea! Its unique, soothing architecture brings the beach right into your living area. Our 2 story plus (3rd story Loft and Crow’s Nest) home offers 2,300 square feet of large, bright open spaces lending itself to gatherings of family and friends…plenty of space to spread out.

Our Beach House sleeps 12 in beds...10 adults plus kids under 9 (9 to 17 count as adults) and we also provide a queen AeroBed in the den. Perfect for 2 families! We also provide a new porta crib and high chair for the babies!

Located in a quiet neighborhood only 1 block from one of Santa Cruz’s best sandy and sunny beaches with steps to the sand at the end of our street. A short walk to Sunny Cove and the other East Cliff beaches, surfing and many great restaurants. Short drive to Capitola Village, Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, hiking and golf. Only 40 minutes from San Jose International Airport and 1 ½ hours south of San Francisco. Nearby, you will find Monterey, Cannery Row, the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium and beautiful Pebble Beach and Carmel…only a 30 to 45 minute drive south.

The views from the Sandcastle are outstanding…cook and dine while watching the lights on the Monterey Bay through the large solarium windows. Enjoy dinners with sweeping views from the second floor deck and sip a glass of wine from the top of the ‘Castle’ on the Crow’s Nest. Gather with the family in the downstairs family room with comfortable sofas, games, Foosball, ping pong and wet bar with a NEW under counter professional clear ice maker and refrigerator. Discover the hidden spaces to sit and read and relax throughout the house.

The house offers 3 spacious king bedrooms and a bunk room with two bunk beds. From the loft queen bedroom, you can lie in bed and enjoy whitewater views.

FREE DOMESTIC LONG DISTANCE!

PLEASE NOTE: During the Summer season (mid June to end of July), we rent BY THE WEEK ONLY. Weekly rentals are discounted. However, PLEASE contact owner by an inquiry if you wish to book a partial week and we will accommodate you if we can.

Keywords: Large bright family house, Ocean Views, Sleeps 12+ (10 adults plus children under 9), One block from sandy beach with great beach access directly at end of street. Boogie Boards and Beach chairs. Under counter Ice maker. Wet bar. Two family areas.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Opal Cliffs, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Municipal Rose Garden

41.5 mi

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Sweeping Ocean Views...Steps from Sandy Beaches

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9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(159 Ratings)

House in Opal Cliffs, CA

12 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi 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

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Opal Cliffs, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Municipal Rose Garden

41.5 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(159 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

My family loves this house, which is why we’ve been 3 times. Very spacious, great for multi families. Close to beach, all the amenities you want in a rental. Owners are accommodating and thoughtful.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

All 3 generations of our family loved this house and its location!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Fantastic home. We brought extra toiletries and TP due to experiences that some in our party had endured when staying at other spots. Not needed here. This home was generously supplied with everything visitors might need, from the kitchen to the baths to the puzzle closet and more. Lovely views, everything as advertised. Highly recommend!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

We stay here every year and absolutely love it!! Already booked it again for next year!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

This was our second time staying here and we love this house. It is incredibly well stocked. Our group of 11 stayed here for four nights and cooked all of our meals. There wasn’t anything that we wished we had, that wasn’t in the house. It’s so close to the beach, the location couldn’t be much better. It’s a great place for a couple of families to stay together.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

The house is perfect for our group. We loved it!

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

The home exceeded our expectations. The pictures don’t do it justice. There wasn’t one thing the owner didn’t think about when stocking the home for guests. It was like being home away from home. Thank you!

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Sandcastle is a warm, welcoming and very friendly and comfortable home. We came with our adult children and grands and totally enjoyed our Christmas. The owners decorated for Christmas, which made it extra special. Thank you for making this special place available to us! Happy New Year!!

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

We booked this for Thanksgiving and then half of our family couldn't attend with us. This was still an amazing space for our family even by ourselves for the holiday. My 7 year old LOVED the loft room, and we appreciated all the beach toys to use. I just want to live in that living room the rest of my life.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Well stocked home in a great neighborhood. Close to everything. A couple minutes walk to the beach. Wonderful!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

2nd time staying here. It’s a lovely house with everything you need. Owners are amazing. Location is great. The house is beautifully decorated and laid out well.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Awesome place for multiple families to stay. Great for all ages especially kids. Loved how they have a ton of kitchen stuff, we love cooking. Super view. Close to beach.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Perfect for our family vacation

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

The house was great for our annual friend/family together. The beds were comfortable with nice crisp white sheets. Layout was great, I wouldn't put small kids in the loft but it was perfect for the teenage girl in our group. Kitchen was well stocked. It is a block and a half to the beach and the house had plenty of boogie boards and chairs. Would rent again if in the area.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

The his is a fabulous place for family vacation! Comfortable rooms, everything you can imagine in the kitchen, beach toys , chairs, towels and games! A short walk to the beach and tide pools! We will definitely stay again!!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

The stay was everything we needed and wanted for a handful of teens/kids and chaperones. Only issues were door code was based off of Vrbo account (old cell number) but the Welcome letter had my new number as the code, so a bit confusing. Also, there were some ants, the fridge filters needed to be replaced and the water filter on the sink didn't work so we just drank tap water and hoped for the best (we were totally fine). Teens stayed downstairs and had a great time with the bonus room, TV area and bunk beds. Younger kids and adults loved the loft and master bedroom. Thank you so much, we will absolutely stay again!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

This house was perfect for our family. There is plenty of room to spread out and the ping pong and foosball were nice. It is a short walk to the beach and we loved the views from the house.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

This vacation home was just perfect for our family gathering. We were near the beach and everything was as described by the owner. A number of our family members are already talking about coming back next year.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

The house was beautiful and stocked with everything you need for a great beach vacation

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

The house was great, plenty of room, close to the beach and lots to do. The house was very clean and close to shopping malls. Our family had a wonderful vacation. Thank You Carolyn and Kip.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Lovely property, house was decorated for us to enjoy our Christmas vacation. Super close to beach, my Grandchildren swam every day in the ocean. Plenty of towels, beach chairs they even had sweatshirts if you needed one😊.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

The accommodations were better than we had imagined. Very well stocked with all the comforts of home. We couldn’t have asked for more. We’ll be back!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

As someone who often rents via VRBO and is also a VRBO host myself, I'm pretty picky and have pretty high standards. Having said this, the Sandcastle was loved by the entire group including me, from the moment we arrived. It is just the right mix of comfort and style, with furniture that is comfy and beachy, all placed perfectly for views and conversations. There are enough king beds, and a great bunk room for the kids (and how about that cool loft??? Loved it!) The kitchen was well stocked, everything was clean and easily accessed, and it was obvious to me the owner takes great pride and has carefully thought out what creates a great vacation house (and succeeded!) The location is perfect, only a few houses to beautiful beach. Off street parting for everyone, and even an outside area to relax with a hammock and patio furniture. The game room was such a bonus. We have no teenagers at this stage of life, but what an asset and how fun! Room for everyone in this house, no matter what age group. My best memories would include cocktail hour up in the crow's nest, and waking up to coffee in the mornings with the sun streaming through greenhouse window that encloses the sofa. Had a blast, would love to come again.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Beautiful home and amenities! Highly recommend signing up for beach yoga on Sat. morning.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Awesome!!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Outstanding! 2nd stay, will come back again and again!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

We used to live in Santa Cruz and return twice a year to visit. We always rent different places, depending on the size of the group. This time, there were 11 of us -- a big group (including four kids)! I was a little worried we would feel crowded, but we didn't at all. Indeed, the home was perfect! It is very nice without being excessively fancy (which isn't our style). The views of the ocean from the kitchen and the decks are absolutely wonderful (and the walk to the beach is maybe 3 minutes). The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable. One thing that was surprisingly great was having the foos ball and ping pong table. They provided HOURS of fun, and a great way for kids and grandparents to play together. The Sandcastle was one of the best houses we have stayed in in Santa Cruz, and next time we come with such a big group, we will definitely stay here again!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

This house was in a spectacular location in Santa Cruz. Just one block to the beach, close to shopping, as well as the Santa Cruz boardwalk, made this a perfect house for our extended family. The hosts were very helpful with any questions we had and the house was well stocked with LOTS of amenities. We can see why this house has many repeat renters.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Awesome

Awesome

This was our second time staying here. This is truly the best VRBO I’ve ever stayed at. Already booked again for next year.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Wonderful

Wonderful

Nice house, well stocked with a great location! Loved it, thanks!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

The best family reunion house ever!

The best family reunion house ever!

The house was perfect for our three families to get together. There are three bedrooms with king size beds and the downstairs has comfy bunk beads that are perfect for kids and teens. There is also a queen loft that was a bit too warm for comfort but looked great. The kitchen was well allocated with everything you would need in great condition. The fun part of the house was downstairs with a fuz ball, basketball and ping pong which we all enjoyed a lot. The best part of the house is the location just one block from the ocean. Kids were able to use the boards provided in the ocean as well as sand toys and other outdoor games. The only thing we wished for was being able to stay longer. The hosts were also very accommodating and helpful in their communications.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

Best Vacation Rental Ever!

Best Vacation Rental Ever!

This rental was truly the best place we’ve ever stayed at anywhere! It has a fully stocked kitchen which made it so easy to cook and bake for our friends and family. Loads of kid and adult friendly games, and a short walk to great beaches. And wonderful views!

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

nice getaway

nice getaway

we had plenty of space to rest and room enough to gather in the kitchen area we had all the towels and kitchen utensils we needed we enjoyed the hrill too

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Great stay

Great stay

Super location and lots of fun!

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Lovely thanksgiving

Lovely thanksgiving

Great location. We were lucky with weather. House is comfortable and very nice

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Great location

Great location

The Sandcastle was perfect for our family of 10. Lots of room to spread out. The beach is a very short and easy walk. We’ll stocked kitchen ware. Lots to do for kids.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Our Favorite Place in Santa Cruz

Our Favorite Place in Santa Cruz

This was our second stay at this wonderful house for an annual girls getaway. There were 8 of us with more than enough room to hang out together and have our own beds. The fully equipped kitchen made it easy to eat in and cook all our meals. The beach is close by and it's not far to tide pools. Natural Bridges and redwoods are 20 minutes away for some beautiful hikes. Love the views from the living room and waking up to the sounds of the ocean. And the hosts even decorated for the season. So nice! We hope to come back.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Family vacation

Family vacation

This was a very nice place to stay with our kids and grandkids. We would definitely go back.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Excellent place to stay for family and friends.

Excellent place to stay for family and friends.

We really enjoyed our stay at this home. Everything is exactly as stated. I would highly recommend anyone with a family and friends who wants a wonderful place to stay I would highly recommend staying here

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Wow

Wow

Description and pictures were on the mark. Beds comfortable, well provided kitchen, great location. Will come back.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Opal Cliffs?

The average price for a rental in Opal Cliffs is $741 per night. This rental is $510 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sweeping Ocean Views...Steps from Sandy Beaches. 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 Sweeping Ocean Views...Steps from Sandy Beaches pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Sweeping Ocean Views...Steps from Sandy Beaches?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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House in Opal Cliffs, CA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Opal Cliffs, CA

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Opal Cliffs?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Sweeping Ocean Views...Steps from Sandy Beaches pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Sweeping Ocean Views...Steps from Sandy Beaches?

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