Vaquita House on Beautiful Opal Cliff Drive with Access to Privates Beach

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Santa Cruz, CA

Capitola Beach8 min walk
Capitola Wharf10 min walk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk9 min drive
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

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 new frame and organic mattress, June 2018) and the twin-bed room (new frames and mattresses, April 2019) 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.

**Please NOTE: Because of Covid, we are keeping a "rest day" between guests, which may not be reflected on the calendar. (Example if you want to come from Thursday - Sunday and someone else is leaving Thursday, we would not rent that night. You would have to come on Friday.) Please check with us if you see your prospective dates matching a day another guest is leaving or arriving.

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.

Property manager

Alexandra & Jon

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

The view from the huge picture windows, looking South, toward Twin Lakes Beach

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No more than 4 travelers including infants, or I will decline the reservation. No pets allowed, really.

We will send you a rental agreement, which we ask you to sign and return.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

This vacation home is located in Pleasure Point, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, and is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

Capitola Beach - 8 min walk
Capitola Wharf - 10 min walk
Pleasure Point Park - 3 min drive
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive
Mystery Spot - 12 min drive

Getting around

Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

Shadowbrook - 13 min walk
Capitola Wharf - 8 min walk
Zelda's On The Beach - 12 min walk
Verve Coffee Roasters - 9 min walk
Taqueria Vallarta - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vaquita House on Beautiful Opal Cliff Drive with Access to Privates Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vaquita House on Beautiful Opal Cliff Drive with Access to Privates Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vaquita House on Beautiful Opal Cliff Drive with Access to Privates Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vaquita House on Beautiful Opal Cliff Drive with Access to Privates Beach located?

Located in Pleasure Point, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Hooper Beach and Capitola Beach. Capitola Wharf and Capitola Mercantile are also within 15 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

Oct 30, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

another great stay on Opal Cliffs

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Oct 23, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, Comfortable and Close

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

Aug 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to enjoy Santa Cruz

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

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol d., Littleton

Jul 25, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Opal Cliffs location

Beautiful clean/quiet home. Owners are great!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

Jul 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Vacation Home

Loved the rental and surrounding area. Walked to Capitola everyday and spent an afternoon at Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Kids had a blast.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alexandra & Jon

Alexandra & Jon own and manage the Vaquita House. In addition to maintaining our rental, Alexandra is an author and psychotherapist; Jon is an organizational consultant and musician. We also have long-standing interest in and love of dolphins. The Vaquita is an endangered porpoise found only in the Gulf of California. We donate a portion of the proceeds from the house to the conservation of the ocean and preservation of the dolphins and whales.

Why they chose this property

We've lived on the east side of Santa Cruz since going to the University years ago. The Opal Cliffs neighborhood offers a vacation vibe in a family friendly neighborhood. Nestled between Capitola Village and Pleasure Point, you can walk to everything you need while at the same time having home base in a quiet, safe neighborhood. Many people run, walk, and bike on Opal Cliff Drive to take in this beautiful street; Privates Beach is 10 doors down from our house. The upgraded promenade along East Cliff Dr is two blocks away. We love it here because everything you need is within a few blocks. You can literally park your car for the week and walk to Pilates, baked goods, surf spots, breakfast, organic markets, bars, beaches, bike shops, boutiques, wine tasting and anything else you can think of. We often think our neighborhood is too good to be true. . . but it is true. Come and see.

What makes this property unique

Vaquita House is in an upscale residential neighborhood. We personally do the check ins and check outs and keep the property in tip top shape; it is professionally cleaned between each stay. We live nearby and are here for anything you may need. Need a restaurant recommendation for dinner -- romantic or with the kids, you got it! Lovely hiking spot, you got it! Best local cafe, you got it! We love to share the ins and outs of Santa Cruz and Captiola and are happy to answer your questions at any time during your stay.