Vaquita House on Beautiful Opal Cliff Drive with Access to Privates Beach
House in Capitola, CA
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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.
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
TV
Map of Capitola, CA
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Ratings and reviews
8.0 / 10.0
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
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
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
Everything was perfect!
10.0 / 10.0
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
This place was great for our party of 4. Clean, well-landscaped, and the owner Jon was very friendly.
10.0 / 10.0
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
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
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
Beautiful clean/quiet home. Owners are great!
10.0 / 10.0
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
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
A delightful stay in a perfect cottage.
10.0 / 10.0
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
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
Place is great! Would come back again!
Owner takes great place of the home!
10.0 / 10.0
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
Great place, as advertised. Perfect location; walkable to a couple of beaches, tons of restaurants. Will likely come back, thanks!
10.0 / 10.0
Vaquita House Review.
Great location and house. Walking distance to Capitola, beaches, and surf spots.
10.0 / 10.0
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
Great place
Would absolutely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Location
Loved this property for location and comfort. Great communication during rental process, very smooth.
10.0 / 10.0
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
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
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
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
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
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
Enjoyable vacation
Great property. Walking distance to beach and capitola village. Enjoyed our stay
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely home, great location
Great house conveniently located to all points in Santa Cruz. Very comfortable and well equipped.
8.0 / 10.0
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
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
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
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
Perfect place
Perfect location and spot to stay !
5.0 / 10.0
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
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
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
Nice cozy home
Great location. Nice cozy home
10.0 / 10.0
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 $383 per night. This rental is $16 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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