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Casa La Sirena, Charming Mexican Style Beach Cottage on Opal Cliff

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Welcome to 
Casa La Sirena.
Enjoy the Mexican inspired decor!
Front tropical garden
Living area
La Sirena in Spanish means Mermaid
High chair, portable crib, large baby tub, stroller, and toys are available.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Capitola Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Mystery Spot
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa La Sirena, Charming Mexican Style Beach Cottage on Opal Cliff

Welcome to our casual and charming Santa Cruz vacation rental, Casa La Sirena, located in Santa Cruz along the beautiful Monterey Bay. Our Mexican style cottage with lush tropical gardens offers comfortable accommodations for six people – the home includes three bedrooms and two baths. Free wifi, DIRECTV, and Netflix. We also accept small to medium size dogs upon approval and charge $40 per dog. Please submit a pet approval request by providing the breed, age, and approximate weight. Please note pets are not to be left alone unless crated in the rental or left unattended in the backyard to avoid any issues.


Our home is located a few doors away from a security gated and dog friendly beach on Pleasure Point- world famous surf destination. On prestigious Opal Cliff Drive, a short stroll from Capitola Village (voted one of the “West's 20 Best Small Towns” by Sunset Magazine, March 2009) we are close to boutique shopping, restaurants, entertainment, beaches, surfing, fishing, sailing, golfing, hiking, redwoods, vineyards and more. We are conveniently located 40 minutes from the San Jose International Airport, 1 1/2 hours south of San Francisco, and 30 minutes North of Monterey/Carmel.


Location: Our home is located a few doors away from a security gated and dog friendly beach on Pleasure Point- a well-known surf destination with several consistent, high quality surf breaks. On prestigious Opal Cliff Drive, a short stroll from Capitola Village (voted one of the “West's 20 Best Small Towns” by Sunset Magazine, March 2009). Two blocks from surf shops, surf and bike rentals, restaurants, coffee shops and neighborhood shopping.

Santa Cruz: Santa Cruz, located in the northwest corner of the Monterrey Bay Sanctuary, is the original “Surf City” of California, where the ocean and mountains meet to create a unique recreational area. Santa Cruz has a relaxed, friendly and eclectic atmosphere with great beaches, world class surfing, fishing, sailing, kayaking, redwood forests, backpacking and biking trails, great restaurants, organic farms, wineries, golfing and more. Stroll through downtown to shop, dine, enjoy live entertainment and absorb the local vibe. Santa Cruz also features the Beach Boardwalk, the quintessential amusement park on the sand; the City Wharf, where you can fish, shop and enjoy the local seafood and the University of California Santa Cruz, with a student body greater than 10,000.

Nearby: Take a 10 minute drive to Nisene Marks Forest to enjoy serene nature, hike, jog or bike through 30 miles of trails through coastal redwoods. Head up the Santa Cruz Mountains to enjoy the scenery, hike the vast number of trails and visit quaint mountain towns and wineries. Drive forty minutes around the Bay to the cities of Monterrey and Carmel to visit the Monterrey Bay Aquarium, shopping, fine dining or play in world famous golf courses.

Property manager

Akemi Chee

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Portable crib, large baby tub,high chair,stroller
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Must be pre-approved.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Portion of the damage deposit may be withheld
No vaping allowed Portion of the damage deposit may be withheld

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
On-site 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

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Pleasure Point, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Capitola Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pleasure Point Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Mystery Spot - 12 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Zelda's On The Beach - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Verve Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Vallarta - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa La Sirena, Charming Mexican Style Beach Cottage on Opal Cliff pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa La Sirena, Charming Mexican Style Beach Cottage on Opal Cliff?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa La Sirena, Charming Mexican Style Beach Cottage on Opal Cliff?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa La Sirena, Charming Mexican Style Beach Cottage on Opal Cliff located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of The Hook and Capitola Beach. Hooper Beach and 38th Avenue Beach Access are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 235 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

2nd Time staying here!

We love this house , great location and really well stocked!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich R.

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a great time in Pleasure Point over spring break. The house fit our family well and was just as described. Will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sky W.

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

Xmas Weekender

Fantastic location in a cute and clean property. Our whole group was thrilled with the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Best Rental Experience Ever

My husband, our daughter, son-in-law, two little granddaughters, and I spent 3 magical days and nights at Casa De Serena. The home, yard, beds, appliances, etc. could not have been better. It was amazingly quiet considering the road and ocean are so near. The only thing that could’ve made our trip better would’ve been making it longer. We will try to book a longer trip to this charming location in beach weather. Thank you for a perfect trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory C.

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

Charming Capitola Casita

This was a great place to stay for our party of 4. It was very comfortable and the location was perfect for walking the East Cliff or the West Cliff. There were bikes available in the garage as well as boogie boards, beach chairs and beach towels. The garden was beautiful and watching the hummingbirds was a joy. All communication with Akemi was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ursula H.

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

Great Vacation Rental

Third year we have stayed at Casa La Sirena.The house is well equipped and is in walking distance of pretty much everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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

Santa Cruz

Very nice very well appointed in a very good location close to beaches and village
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

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

Very cute place

It was great and it is pet friendly. Super cute house perfect for 6 people
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simrun B.

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

Beautiful stay

This was a beautiful, safe place to stay and Ms. Chee was wonderful to communicate with - greatly enjoyed staying here and would definitely consider staying here again in the future! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed and Confused by past 10/10 Reviews

The reviews for this property are why we choose it but, I don’t understand how they wrote them. The house needs a scrubbing!! Take a wet paper towel and rub it a few times on the kitchen floor and it is black. Carpet is dirty and needs to be professionally cleaned or replaced. House has strong smell if pets and fragrance used to cover up pest smell. Each time we changed our 1 year old’s socks, they were very dirty just from walking around the house. Several other items need addressing: -Hood over gas stove is installed incorrectly and doesn’t vent air to exterior causing buildup of CO (safety/code issue) -Light switch in master bedroom missing faceplate making it easy for little fingers to get electrocuted (safety issue) -Several handles came off when simply opening kitchen cabinets -Master bathroom which is attached to master bedroom and has no window to outside has a broken vent fan. When smells are made in there, they have no where to go but into the bedroom/living area. -Blinds in each room were all bought too short resulting in lots of light coming in for people attempting a vaca sleep in. -Kitchen disposal didn’t work Also, be advised they are building a large house directly across the street. Each morning 6-10 trucks show up and begin work at around 8. They were roofing during the time we were there so saws, nailers, compressors all day. This wouldn’t have changed my decision to stay here but, I would have appreciated some transparency from the listing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colton R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc R.

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

Great property

This is the second year in a row and I have reservations for next year. We simply love the place and its location. We come back annually to meet up with our family and enjoy the great weather and fantastic city. The house is perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

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

Capitola at its finest

Wonderful, comfortable cottage! Perfect for a weekend or a whole week! Walkable to village…surfing…restaurants. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

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

Beautiful home

The home is beautiful and stocked with amenities such as towels, bedding, beach equipment, dog bowls, laundry necessities, and even coffee grounds. The home was very clean and inviting and the backyard was great. The beds were all very comfortable with plenty of blankets. The home is located within 20 minutes of everything. The boardwalk is about 20 minutes away, Capitola Village is less than ten minutes away, and the Mystery Spot was 20 minutes away. It is close to shopping and restaurants. The beach that is a short walk away is a bit deceiving. The beach is maybe 150 yards wide and not one that you can set up an umbrella and spend the day. The tide is very high and mainly for surfing and locals who were not very welcoming of us out of towners. Overall we had a wonderful quick getaway and highly recommend staying at this beautiful vacation home. The owner, Akemi, was so sweet and wonderful to talk to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hollis C.

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

Cute and Comfy

Casa La Serina was so much fun! The cottage is clean, comfortable and wonderfully decorated. It's conveniently located. We were able to walk to the beach, Capitola pier area, and into town for shopping. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

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

Wonderful Beach Vacation

First off the communication from the owner is great, secondly the location of this property is perfect. We stayed here with our daughter and twin 4 year old granddaughters. They just loved "their" beach house, which is very comfortable and very well appointed. The owner has gone the extra mile in providing everything you would need for a wonderful stay. We will be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liniah P.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The house was clean, and very pet friendly, just as described. The location was super close to the beach. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

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

Perfect getaway!

A group of us stayed here for a weekend getaway and it was perfect! We were incredibly comfortable in the space and it had everything we needed and more. The hosts were incredibly responsive and left thoughtful recommendations for us to enjoy the surrounding area. I would absolutely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Anniversary get away

Very nice property. Short walk to Capitola. The house is exactly as described. Every thing you will need.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

Great location and really liked the layout of the home. it was very comfortable and there was two living room areas for us and the kids. The only things that I would say should be addressed is that the shower heads need to be replaced/fixed. It would also be nice to get a filtered water option since there is no automatic icemaker or water in the refrigerator door. The communication was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally J.

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

Great location with everything we needed

Great location, close to the ocean and walking distance to shopping, dining. Lots of options. We walked over for a coffee shop/ice cream outing one afternoon which was nice. Plenty of gear provided for our kids and us adults. Bikes, beach cart, fully stocked laundry area, coffee, etc. Just plan to bring your own shampoo/conditioner as Santa Cruz no longer allows the mini sizes to be offered. Akemi was quick to respond to our questions and a gracious host. It's a charming property, we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Selvi C.

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

Fantastic Stay

What a fun beach bungalow! Location was key - we were able to walk to the beach, to stores and restaurants. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed. Loved the decor, the layout of the house, the cozy bedding/blankets, and the overall vibe of Casa La Sirena. The owners were incredibly thoughtful, detail-oriented, and easy to communicate with. Hoping to be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Opal Cliffs

We had a very nice, comfortable stay. Our host responded very quickly for questions we had at checkin. One thing is that the garbage cans should be labeled regular trash and recycling. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ursula H.

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

Family Beach Time

We always enjoy staying here for our annual family trip…
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Treena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Clean House in Excellent Location

The house was absolutely beautiful. It was clean and close to everything. I chose it because the house was dog friendly. The house was dog ready, but the owner was fussy about me brining my dog, so I ended-up leaving him at home. That was the only issue. Choose if they want dogs are not and have it reflect truthfully in the ad.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Akemi Chee

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Languages:

English, Spanish