Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront.

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(214 Ratings)

House in Opal Cliffs, CA

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this house rental

Sharing Gates by the Sea

Walk about 60 yards to some of the warmest beaches in Santa Cruz: Sunny Cove and St. Mo's at Corcoran Lagoon. Play in the sand, boogie board, wander a long stretch of beach, explore the tide pools, and enjoy the sunset. Walk to nearby restaurants. The cottage is located halfway between the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and Capitola Village (two scenic miles each way).

The little beach house was once a part of a 1900s Victorian resort, the Hotel Villa del Mar, now a retreat center on 19th Avenue. Built in 1899, the 580 square foot cottage has personality and charm. The peaked redwood-paneled ceiling makes the living room feel spacious. The cottage can sleep up to six guests over eight years old. Kids welcome. Please note that the bedrooms are very small and access to the one bathroom is through the main bedroom. There is a queen bed in the bedroom, and a single couch bed in the living room. The private, sun porch room has a double sofa bed, and is used as a small, second bedroom. The cozy garden surrounding the house is fully fenced.

Recent renovations: the bathroom has a new tiled shower and floor; the exterior is now a "beach cottage" aqua, and the porch room was insulated and refreshed.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Garden

Map of Opal Cliffs, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Municipal Rose Garden

25.8 mi

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Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront.

$$$$

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(214 Ratings)

House in Opal Cliffs, CA

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Garden

Map of Opal Cliffs, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Municipal Rose Garden

25.8 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(214 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

Guests praised the cozy and lovely cottage, highlighting its proximity to the beach and comfortable accommodations. They appreciated the clear communication and responsiveness of the host, making their stay enjoyable and relaxing.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Ants unusable seating in side yard misrepresented "private back yard" difficult to walk around master bed window latches broken no blackout curtains

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

This place is pretty nice and cute, and has a great location. It's a bit tight on space, but we knew that going in. My main complaint is that the fold-out couch in the living room is very fragile. It has instructions about how to pull it out gently, etc., which we followed; but no matter how careful we were, the fold-out part always collapsed after a few minutes of light usage. So we told our son to sleep on the other half of it, which is the main couch part. The place also gets pretty hot in the summer, and has limited ventilation. We went in August and the outdoor weather was quite pleasant, but the house heated up during the day anyway. You can open the windows, but that doesn't make the cool air come inside. There's a unit of some kind in the main room, but it has no labeling or instructions, and seems to only do heating. It's lucky that I brought a small fan with us from home, but even still the place was pretty hot by the late afternoon / evening.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

This cottage is super cute and steps away from the beaches, coffee and food. I would definitely stay there again! Check in and check out were super easy which added to the relaxation we were seeking on this vacation. Instructions for everything were super clear. I didn’t have to bother Jeannie at all.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

This property was in a nice location. We were able to walk to two beaches, some local restaurants, and the Sunday farmers market.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

The cottage is cute, comfortable and had everything we needed. Our only suggestion is to invest in some small area fans for warm days since there is no AC.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

We stayed here for Fourth of July weekend and had a wonderful time. Very close walk to the beach and a quick drive to the mystery spot and boardwalk. We loved the house just not the ants in the kitchen. Other than that it was perfect and we’d definitely stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

We had a nice stay in this little cottage. It is small but cute and fit our family of four well. We loved walking to the beach.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Couple with 2 small kids max. Host is terrific and such a cute cottage.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

We loved this little cottage for our sister retreat, quaint and cozy just as expected. The accommodations met our expectations as was advertised. Only thing we were left wanting was a cleaner landscape outside to sit and enjoy at night, seemed the yard keeper hadn't made it out in a bit. So grateful to found this place though!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

The interior of the house is clean, comfortable and well equipped. We loved it.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

We three adults stayed here for 2 nights. It was charming and in a good location. Having the bathroom attached to the bedroom was ok for us but not great. The sofa bed in the living room was broken. I managed ok on it but a large person and certainly 2 would not. It's a sweet place for up to 3-4 people if they share a bed--definitely cozy--(great shower!)

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Had a two month stay while my girlfriend and I were looking for housing. The accommodation was a perfect fit and in a great location. Would recommend!

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Nice property. Slightly awkward bedrooms. Bathroom accessed through a bedroom. Only heaters are space heaters which worked okay. Front porch/bedroom is on a somewhat busy road. A little loud in that bedroom during busy traffic times. Good access to the ocean and beach.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Cozy and lovely, super close to the beach!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Great location and cozy feel. Can get warm mid-day in summer. Would come back again!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

A cute little cottage. Although it was small, it was quite comfortable. The highlight of the trip was the beach around the corner. Such a beautiful Sandy Cove. We would stay there again and recommend it to others.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

We had a perfect little vacation at Jeanne’s beach cottage. It was everything g we hoped it would be. Quiet, clean, charming, very close to the beach. Jeanne was responsive and kind and we are grateful for her hospitality.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

This property is everything we needed. Quiet place to rest. Sunny cove and the ocean is right in the backyard and you can hear the waves come in at night. So soothing 😌 Jeanne was a clear communicator and helpful during our stay. She was super responsive on any questions too. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your special space ✨️

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Was a wonderful stay

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

This fabulous beach cottage was perfect for our needs. We had 4 adults and we were very comfortable. The location is wonderful. It is a short minute to the cove, tide pools and the beach. The Wharf to Wharf race came by on Sunday and it was fun watching and cheering the runners on. Communication with the owner was a breeze. The cottage was very clean and the kitchen had everything you would need to cook a big meal or pack a picnic. Five stars for sure!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Fantastic!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

This was a great find! Simple but it had everything we needed, the location really made our stay ideal:) I would definitely stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

My best friend and I stayed the weekend and had an absolutely wonderful stay. The property was very clean and had everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing home away from home. The short walk to the beach was great and neighborhood was very nice. I highly recommend staying here and the host is very kind and accommodating.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

We love our stay. I raced Ironman Sant Cruz and this home was perfect!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

This house was and ideal location! Beach access around the corner, short walk to great restaurants and stores, and short drives to hiking in the state parks and the Boardwalk! We felt like locals in this spot and the whole family, ages 9-40, had a cozy bed and a great time here!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Overall experience was fantastic!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Cozy house in a great spot!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

This is house is perfect for a sm

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Very relaxing

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Wonderful location and accommodations. We easily traveled to a boat tour in Moss landing, the redwoods, and north for a tour up the coast and had our comfortable cottage waiting. If any issue occurs Jeanne is available to handle it. I would return to this lodging

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Great to place to stay!!

Great to place to stay!!

Great location!!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

A true beach cottage ❤️

A true beach cottage ❤️

Super cute beach cottage. Perfect midtown location. Steps to beach. We will be back!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Girls getaway

Girls getaway

My friend and I stayed in this precious old house around the corner from the beach. It had everything we could have possibly needed for our stay. I would recommend more comfortable sleeping areas though. The mattresses were a bit stiff.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Jewel of a property

Jewel of a property

Jeanne was very responsive and helpful. The rooms were clean and comfortable, including the sofa bed!! Wi-fi was excellent. Thursday night the road was a bit noisy (my daughter said she kept waking up due to loud people walking by talking and laughing) as the front room is about a car length from the road. I was in the living room and slept quite well. Overall it was perfect for a few nights at the beach and work during the day. Will be recommending to others.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

4th of July Weekend

4th of July Weekend

Everything that we expected and more. So comfortable and convenient. No complaints what so ever. Thanks. Can't wait to return for another visit.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Cute little cottage

Cute little cottage

Exactly as described. Loved it! Had everything we needed and super close to the beach.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Peaceful cottage in great location.

Peaceful cottage in great location.

We spent 10 wonderful days here. Jeanne is a very responsive host. The cottage is simple with everything we needed, beds very comfortable and one can even hear the waves lapping at night. There is a tiny but beautiful garden with honeysuckle hydrangeas and nasturtium, a good place sit. There is a Starbucks around the corner and after an early morning walk by the lagoon and along beaches, it was great to be walk and pick up coffees, 3 minutes away. We all loved our stay and hope to return one day.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Perfect little cottage!!

Perfect little cottage!!

Loved this place-perfect location nice walk to the beach & ocean and close to our son. Very clean, loved the shower and bed good too.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Always a lovely visit to beach!

Always a lovely visit to beach!

The adorable cottage is in Such a great location for a walk in the morning to get coffee and again in the evening after a long day a the nearby beach it’s a short walk to dinner! Look forward to another visit soon!

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

Enjoyed our stay!

Enjoyed our stay!

House fit our needs perfectly. Nothing super spacious, but very comfortable and right by the beach!

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Opal Cliffs is $521 per night. This rental is $309 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront.. 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 Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront. pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront.?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, smoking allowed, and parking.

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Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront.

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 Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront. pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hear the ocean from this historic cottage. Almost beachfront.?

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