Family Beach Retreat HOT TUB. BIKES. SURF BOARDS, BBQ, BEACH ACCESS
5.0
Outstanding(258 Reviews)House in Opal Cliffs, CA
6 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
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this house rental
Enjoy this charming, beach house with HOT TUB on a quiet street just 1/2 a block from famous surf beach AND a quiet, sandy family friendly beach (Permit 211215 - expires 10/20/26)
Our home has 3 bedrooms (including a downstairs private master bedroom suite with full bathroom, kitchenette and private access to outdoor patio and hot tub), 2 full baths. This home away from home has it all: leather sectional, 65" SONY Ultra HD 4K TV, with ROKU to control SONOs sound bar/TV, fully equipped kitchen with waffle maker, rice cooker and coffee grinder, a kitchenette in the master bedroom suite, spacious living/dining room with stereo with iPod connection, cable TV, DVD/VCR and gas fireplace and landscaped private patio area, with HOT TUB. There is a 6 burner gas grill . Free wireless internet. Wi-Fi. EEROS WIFI repeaters to ensure high performance and internet access throughout the house and patios.
In addition, you will find a garage full of surfboards, bikes (6 adult - 2 child), beach chairs, boogie boards, beach wagon and sand toys for your fun in the sun. Feel free to use our SURFBOARDs!
Park your car here for a week and never drive again as a plethora of shops and restaurants as well as bike and walking trails are steps away.
Of course, you can walk to world class surfing and then retreat to your outdoor shower and toasty hot tub in private garden!
BEDS AND BATHS
Downstairs Master Suite, with large granite counter kitchenette. In suite bathroom. Access to garden patio and hot tub.
Upstairs: 65' SONY Ultra HD 4K TV with DVR, SONOs sound bar and ROKU to manage your Apps and favorite stations.
Upstairs Bedroom #2, with a sliding glass doors to sunny deck, has one queen sized bed.
Upstairs Bedroom #3 features a trundle bed, surf themed comforters, a large window.
The two guest bedrooms share a full bath which includes tub/shower, towels, and bath amenities.
LIVING AREA
The kitchen with easy access to sunny deck with BBQs and outdoor sitting area.
Large capacity new dishwasher and microwave, fully stocked with pans, cutlery, many kitchen appliance sand dishes, as well as condiments. Soaps included.
The dining area accommodates seating for up to 6 people.
The spacious living room is appointed with casual seating (leather sectional) for viewing the 65" Ultra HD TV and SONOs sound bar. The couch is a sofa bed. Plenty of room for the entire family.
Garage is stocked with full size washer and dryer. Detergent is included.
PATIOS
Enjoy the sunny back patio, surrounded by tropical garden that includes sitting area and hot tub.
The private back deck is set up for with two BBQs and sitting area with peeks to the Pacific Ocean. Patio seating for 6-8 with table and supplemental chairs.
ACTIVITIES
The main attraction, is of course the beach, and the house is only a half a block away. Surf, relax and play in the sand, boogie board, play beach volleyball and enjoy fabulous sunsets. Have a bonfire in the sand!
Bike ride along East Cliff Drive or hike in the Santa Cruz hills; there is something for everyone!
Relax on the deck and enjoy your sunset!
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Our home has 3 bedrooms (including a downstairs private master bedroom suite with full bathroom, kitchenette and private access to outdoor patio and hot tub), 2 full baths. This home away from home has it all: leather sectional, 65" SONY Ultra HD 4K TV, with ROKU to control SONOs sound bar/TV, fully equipped kitchen with waffle maker, rice cooker and coffee grinder, a kitchenette in the master bedroom suite, spacious living/dining room with stereo with iPod connection, cable TV, DVD/VCR and gas fireplace and landscaped private patio area, with HOT TUB. There is a 6 burner gas grill . Free wireless internet. Wi-Fi. EEROS WIFI repeaters to ensure high performance and internet access throughout the house and patios.
In addition, you will find a garage full of surfboards, bikes (6 adult - 2 child), beach chairs, boogie boards, beach wagon and sand toys for your fun in the sun. Feel free to use our SURFBOARDs!
Park your car here for a week and never drive again as a plethora of shops and restaurants as well as bike and walking trails are steps away.
Of course, you can walk to world class surfing and then retreat to your outdoor shower and toasty hot tub in private garden!
BEDS AND BATHS
Downstairs Master Suite, with large granite counter kitchenette. In suite bathroom. Access to garden patio and hot tub.
Upstairs: 65' SONY Ultra HD 4K TV with DVR, SONOs sound bar and ROKU to manage your Apps and favorite stations.
Upstairs Bedroom #2, with a sliding glass doors to sunny deck, has one queen sized bed.
Upstairs Bedroom #3 features a trundle bed, surf themed comforters, a large window.
The two guest bedrooms share a full bath which includes tub/shower, towels, and bath amenities.
LIVING AREA
The kitchen with easy access to sunny deck with BBQs and outdoor sitting area.
Large capacity new dishwasher and microwave, fully stocked with pans, cutlery, many kitchen appliance sand dishes, as well as condiments. Soaps included.
The dining area accommodates seating for up to 6 people.
The spacious living room is appointed with casual seating (leather sectional) for viewing the 65" Ultra HD TV and SONOs sound bar. The couch is a sofa bed. Plenty of room for the entire family.
Garage is stocked with full size washer and dryer. Detergent is included.
PATIOS
Enjoy the sunny back patio, surrounded by tropical garden that includes sitting area and hot tub.
The private back deck is set up for with two BBQs and sitting area with peeks to the Pacific Ocean. Patio seating for 6-8 with table and supplemental chairs.
ACTIVITIES
The main attraction, is of course the beach, and the house is only a half a block away. Surf, relax and play in the sand, boogie board, play beach volleyball and enjoy fabulous sunsets. Have a bonfire in the sand!
Bike ride along East Cliff Drive or hike in the Santa Cruz hills; there is something for everyone!
Relax on the deck and enjoy your sunset!
Keywords: best weather, EAST Cliff Drive, the Hook, surfboard, bike, house, beach, hot tub, garden, sun deck, surfing, park, walk, Pleasure Point, surf, restaurant, shopping, Capitola, home, private, sunny, BBQ, view, family, wharf, free wireless, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, hiking, bicycles, walk-able, Wi-Fi,
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Opal Cliffs, CA
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(258 Reviews)5.0
The location is truly remarkable. It's less than a 2 minute walk to the beach, or to walk along Pleasure Point!
The garage is fully stocked with everything you could need at the beach - bikes, boards, sand toys, towels...you name it.
The downstairs is a private suite with double doors to the hot tub. The main living area is upstairs with a kitchen, bathroom and two adjoining bedrooms. This was plenty of space for four adults and two small children - the trundle bed was a plus for my kiddos.
This is very functional and was great, but note that it's not a luxury spot. The kitchen is equipped but quite small - it would be difficult to prepare large meals and is a squeeze if two people are in it together. The main bathroom is also quite small, as are the upstairs bedrooms.
5.0
Wonderful spot right next to Pleasure Point. Loaded with toys, well equipped kitchen, hot tub etc. thanks very much Steve!
5.0
Great location near beach!!
5.0
About 2 blocks from the cliffs where you can watch 100's of surfers and a 1 1/2 from a beach where you can relax, swim or stroll on the beach. We enjoyed the bikes too.
The house was clean and accommodated our family of perfectly. We have 3 teens and there was more than enough space for everyone.
Steve was wonderful at responding and gave us great tips for activities and where to eat. So appreciative!
5.0
Great stay! The house and location was perfect! The addition of the bicycles was amazing and made the trip so much better for our family! We loved our time at this location!! Family of 4 with 16&19 year old kids!
5.0
What a find! the house is great and has everything you need for a stay in Santa Cruz - including bikes, wetsuits and beach chairs. Kitchen is well equipped as well. The house is about 3 blocks from a great surfing spot - we made out way every morning to watch the surfers. 3 blocks the other direction is a good beach. Nothing bad to say about this rental. Thanks Steve!
5.0
This is a two story house just off East Cliff Drive but still quiet. Only two blocks to a neighborhood market, short walk to Pleasure Point and 5 minutes to Moran beach. The primary bedroom is on the first floor and has room for a (rented) crib. The primary bathroom shower is small but clean and nicely tiled. The stairs are fairly steep and they have a child gate but we couldn't figure it out. The small bedroom with the trundle worked fine for my 3 & 4 year old grandkids but when pulled out it took up most of the room. They didn't care! The upstairs queen bedroom has access to the bathroom and the deck. The garage is loaded with bikes, sand wagon, toys, etc. The bikes definitely got used. Great stay, great location.
5.0
Well equipped, nice location, great vacation spot. Recommend!
5.0
The property was just as described and we had a very pleasant long weekend. It was a very short walk to two different beaches, we used the cruiser bikes to cruise over to the boardwalk, and enjoyed the spacious and clean living/dining area.
5.0
This property was perfect for our trip. The location is close to everything, from Capitola Village to several beaches that are easily walkable from the home. The home is well equipped from the kitchen to the bikes. The beds were very comfortable and the living room offered tons of space.
The owner was amazing in working with us when I booked our stay a day shorter than I meant to and we had to make a last minute extension of our trip. We will be back for sure!
5.0
Three day surf stay with our kids.
Very comfortable and inviting home. Fantastic location within a short walk to Pleasure Point.
Quiet neighborhood. Spotless home with outfitted kitchen, games, boards, scooters, beach bikes, etc (we used it all). Short drive to quality restaurants and market (New Leaf!!) and barber (Waves and Fades) on 41st Ave. Hope to return soon! Oh, and the breakfast burritos at Point Market are killlller!!!!
5.0
Our group of friends that have been together for 20+ years gathered here for the weekend and had a blast! The location is perfect. 5 minute walk to the beach and even shorter walk to a cute general store. The house is warm and inviting and stocked like a mix of a house and a hotel. The owner was super kind and helpful with recommendations. The hot tub was perfect for the rainy day that we had. The master bedroom is giant and super comfortable! I have saved this listing to use it again in the future and highly recommend it to anyone wanting a nice relaxing time in a welcoming environment.
5.0
I've been to the Capitola/ Cruz area for years for disc golf. (Delaveaga is the mecca) but ive never stayed in this neighborhood. Steve's place is sweet, neighbors are cool and the beach is a skip away, hot tub in the back and i didnt even have to log in to any of my accts for streaming ufc. Bicycles and surf stuff available also. Sweet spot
5.0
I enjoyed my visit to Steve's property. Very clean. I wasn't able to enjoy all of the nice amenities due to health issues, but this property is perfectly set up to enjoy our California coast. I wish the downstairs tv was set up. That's just me though. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat. Thank you for being a great host.
Sincerely,
Chris
5.0
We walked to the beach, rode bikes to ice cream, soaked after surfing. We had a memory-making holiday with absolutely no complaints. Thank you for sharing this lovely home with us.
5.0
We (four adults, two little ones) thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was spacious and suited our needs perfectly. The location couldn't be beat, either!
5.0
This home was very warm and inviting. It’s a 2-story with a studio downstairs where the roomy foyer is, including the master bedroom, a kitchenette, roomy bathroom, and patio with hot tub. Upstairs is a large sitting/living room with a spacious, super cushyleather sofa and several chairs, to relax with Netflix+. The dining area and main kitchen are also upstairs along with 2 bedrooms and a back porch that leads to the deck where we had our dinners. The beds were comfortable. This house has an airy, roomy, homey feel. In addition, the house’s street was a small cut-out from the main road, nice and quiet. We loved it and plan to return. Access to the beach is just down the street, or you can walk directly around the corner for a beautiful ocean watching spot with a sitting area. We did both. Very enjoyable!
5.0
Great time!
5.0
Perfect place for our family - all the gear for fun days at the beach (boogie boards, towels, bikes) and enough room for everyone. The host shared some great restaurant and beach tips beforehand which proved to be spot-on. We'll definitely be back, and I'd recommend the place to anyone!
5.0
We had a great stay and surfed every day. The house is very well equipped for beach activities and for cooking. Great family time!
5.0
My family and I really enjoyed this home. The location was amazing. Being so close to Moran Lake Beach and Pleasure Point was great to be able to just walk down to enjoy.
The garage was full of boogie boards, surf boards, wetsuits, bikes, beach chairs and towels. We didn't need to bring or buy anything to use at the beach.
The home was really nice. Kitchen was fully stocked with pots/pans/knives and some staples (oils, salt/pepper, etc) which was nice since we stayed in for dinner about half the trip. BBQ worked just fine.
Hot tub was great to relax in and was maintained by a professional while we were there.
The beds are a bit soft so it took us some time to adjust (we prefer a firmer mattress) but other than that all the amenities were great!
5.0
If you’re looking to stay in the Santa Cruz area, this is a great spot. The house is a short walking distance to the Point where you watch great surfing or surf yourself. It’s also a short walk to a small beach good for swimming. We walked into town several times to check out the surf shops. The house has every beach toy / accessory you could need including many bikes. That was the main draw for us (location and beach supplies) and it did not disappoint. We were pleasantly surprised by the ample kitchen supplies and condiments as well. There was even ground coffee. It made the stay very comfortable and easy. Great communication with the host as well. Thanks for a great visit.
5.0
The photos on the listing do not do it justice. The amenities really made it easy to keep the kids entertained and it has everything you need for meals in. It’s super close to peak surfing and exploring the area is made easy by the bikes and scooters available for use. Steve made a lot of great recommendations. Cannot give enough praise.
5.0
Will definitely stay again. The kids loved the bikes, scooters, surfboards. Great set up for family. Never heard from owner but we didnt have any concerns. Only thing we needed was more toliet paper, trash bags , and no cleaning supplies to clean kitchen counters. Oveeall amazing week.
5.0
This beach house was perfect for our family and so conveniently located to great beaches, biking, farmer's market, people and surfer watching. We loved dining on the deck! The hot tub is a very nice perk too.
5.0
Steve was a wonderful. The location of this house makes for a peaceful and easy Santa Cruz experience. You can literally walk down the block with your surfboards to pleasure point and market and every guest had a sweet beach cruiser to bike to nearby shops. In the other direction, one minute away is the beautiful reservoir with snowy egrets and other birds and a sandy swimming beach across the street with sunsets. The house is immaculate, with highly organized kitchen supplies, and so comfortable with all the amenities. Couldn’t ask for more. One bedroom has a lovely deck and the main has a Garden with hot tub and outdoor shower. Neighbors even nice!
5.0
Great location. Just bad timing with the storm rolling through. Power stayed on so we bundled up and took advantage of the puzzles and games.
5.0
Our family of 4 was very happy at this property. Loved walking to Dunlap’s Donuts and then sitting on a bench and watching the waves, surfers and otters while we ate our breakfast. Kids loved the boardwalk. The master bed was super comfy. Walked to a different beach very nearby for sunsets. Great memories!
5.0
Fantastic place. Hope to rent again. Great location, steps from Pleasure Point. Perfect layout for hosting family and friends. Had some rough weather and still had a great time relaxing and enjoying time together.
5.0
We’ve stayed at the property multiple times because we love everything about it!
5.0
This Pleasure Point Property has everything you need to relax and forget about the fast paced life for a while. We had such a great time I Highly recommend this place.
5.0
Perfect location for getting around Santa Cruz and staying close to the beach. The option of bikes were fantastic and was added fun.
5.0
Had a wonderful stay! Excellent location!! House was well stocked and was perfect for our family (2 adults; 2 kids). Highly recommend!
5.0
The property is as described and has all of the same conveniences you’d have at home. We especially enjoyed the use of the hot tub at the end of the day.
The location is a quick walk to Pleasure Point Beach. We definitely recommend visiting The Point Market for breakfast burritos on your way. It’s also convenient for quick day trips to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Watsonville, and Monterey.
Check-in and out was easy. Communications regarding property were always prompt and friendly. We definitely hope to be back.
5.0
The property is as described and has all of the same conveniences you’d have at home. We especially enjoyed the use of the hot tub at the end of the day.
The location is a quick walk to Pleasure Point Beach. We definitely recommend visiting The Point Market for breakfast burritos on your way. It’s also convenient for quick day trips to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Watsonville, and Monterey.
Check-in and out was easy. Communications regarding property were always prompt and friendly. We definitely hope to be back.
5.0
We return to this house at least once a year and couldn't ask for more. The location and amenities are everything you need for an awesome beach vacation!
5.0
Excellent location for a Santa Cruz vacation. House is near great beaches and surfing and is very well supplied for beach activities.
5.0
Great property in fabulous location.
5.0
Clean, well equipped, great location! This is the second time I have stayed at this wonderful Eastside beach home in Santa Cruz. Walked into Capitola for dinner one night and enjoyed beautiful hikes at Henry Crowell State Park. Easy drive to explore Carmel for the day. Especially enjoy early morning walks along the cliffs as the surfers catch their first waves of the day.
5.0
You can see the ocean from the upstairs deck; a great place to have morning coffee or evening cocktails.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Opal Cliffs?
The average price for a rental in Opal Cliffs is £420 per night. This rental is £16 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Family Beach Retreat HOT TUB. BIKES. SURF BOARDS, BBQ, BEACH ACCESS. 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 Family Beach Retreat HOT TUB. BIKES. SURF BOARDS, BBQ, BEACH ACCESS pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Family Beach Retreat HOT TUB. BIKES. SURF BOARDS, BBQ, BEACH ACCESS?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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