Heron House- Fantastic, Private Beach House!

Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
9.4 / 10.0
Outstanding(53 Ratings)

House in Opal Cliffs, CA

7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this house rental

Summary:
This is a sunny, spacious beach house with gorgeous decks that open on to the best family and surfing beach in Santa Cruz. Step out of the surf and into the hot tub to enjoy your private view of the park, lagoon, beach and ocean.

The Space:
Private yet spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath house opens onto large front and back yards.
Short-term Rental Permit #181085.

Master suite with ocean view and private access to the hot tub deck, second bedroom with private entrance, and a third room with 3 beds. Hardwood floors, picture windows, fantastic views. Attention to detail: fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, stove and oven, microwave, coffeemaker, and blender. New infrared gas grill. Private WiFi throughout the house. State of the art 3D capable 55' flat screen TV with Blue Ray, Netflix, and Hulu!

Beds for 7 adults, plus more spaces for kids. The extra large parking lot offers plenty of room to play in the yard. In this beachfront neighborhood of permit parking, there is room on the property to park 6 cars.

Have dinner on the deck, settle in with a book on a lounge chair, stroll to the beach, walk to the coffee shop, or soak in the custom, extra deep hot tub. Chairs, balls, and toys for the yard and beach, board games for indoors. There’s plenty to do, yet lots of ways to just relax.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden

Map of Opal Cliffs, CA

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Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10.0
Outstanding(53 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
Easy check in, keyless entry. This house may not be that big but the layout was great. The kitchen has been updated and new appliances but I couldn't find where to put the silverware in the dishwasher (hint: there's a pullout shelf on top). They could use some plastic glasses for outside use and new ice trays. Seating for 5 at the dining table and seating for 4 on back patio. We had inconsistent wifi, unfortunately, but the rental agency was working to get it fixed. The bed in the middle bedroom was creaky and the bed frame was falling apart so hopefully that gets fixed. My daughter and SIL had to put the mattress on the floor to get a good night's sleep. The main bed fitted sheet had no elastic so that was annoying. The hot tub was great with access thru the main bedroom and by the front steps. The outside shower has easy access AND hot water! Plenty of parking (a rarity in Santa Cruz). The location is excellent and a 5 minute walk to a nice beach (Moran Beach) and a 10 minute walk to Pleasure Point. There were 4 new beach chairs but bring your own kid toys. The house is at the end of a street and very quiet. This is our third year renting in Santa Cruz and we plan on staying here again.
10.0 / 10.0
May 2024
Two minute walk to a lovely beach!
10.0 / 10.0
Mar 2024
The Heron House was wonderful. It’s in a great location. The little beach had lots of treasures and the hot tub was lovely. We’ll be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Jan 2024
We spent the holiday break here and experienced the winter storm that produced 30 foot waves. It was nice to sit in the hot tub while watching the weather and waves rush onto the beach from a safe distance. It was a relaxing and eventful stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Oct 2023
We LOVED this house! It is actually next door to one we rented several years back. The location is amazing. You can walk right out to the beach for a walk during low tide. You can walk up into the neighborhood on the left and stroll all along Pleasure point on the path and watch the surfers. You can even walk to shopping and breakfast. The house is mostly updated and very lovely. Really enjoyed our time here and hope to come again!
8.0 / 10.0
Oct 2023
My family and I enjoyed our stay. The location was decent and close to the beach. But we had to walk through an area with
10.0 / 10.0
Feb 2023
This place was great. We didn't have the best weather, but that was expected early Feb. This place would be PERFECT during the summer. Check in was super easy. Everything was as it was supposed to be. THANKS!
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2022
Great family gathering!
Great family gathering!
The property is clean, quiet- end of the block, plenty of parking and the hot tub and deck super as we enjoyed the good weather and sun. The backyard has a bbq and bbq table and chairs if too windy. The living-room furniture is comfortable along with the beds. The rooms get a bit light in the morning if you want to sleep late- but that depends on the time of year and weather. Next time I will bring a dark sheet and throw it over the curtain rod. We will return because the surfers in the family liked the location and closeness to spots they enjoyed. The kids played ball in the huge driveway. Everyone wanted to stay an extra day-so next time.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Opal Cliffs is $720 per night. This rental is $194 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Heron House- Fantastic, Private Beach House!. 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 Heron House- Fantastic, Private Beach House! pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Heron House- Fantastic, Private Beach House!?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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