Bright and Colorful - Family Friendly! Short walk to the Best Beaches in Town!
About this house rental
Nestled in Opal Cliffs, this lovely house for $444 per night is a great choice for your next trip. You will be “Walkin’ on Sunshine” anywhere you go in this delightful Santa Cruz home. The bright and colorful, newly redecorated 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home sleeps 7 (plus 1 more child on the folding cushion bed). The house is centrally located on 14th Ave. in Santa Cruz, just a short walk down the street to the 14th Avenue Beach (Blacks Beach) entrance to Twin Lakes State Beach. These are the nicest, warmest beaches in Monterey Bay, with perfect sand, great boogie boarding, and fire pits for nighttime gatherings. Near the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor and the famous Crow’s Nest restaurant, you can rent kayaks or stand-up paddle boards or relax and watch the sailboat races on Wednesday afternoons. The smoke-free, family friendly, house is fully furnished in seaside décor with all the amenities to make your stay comfortable and relaxing. Kick your feet up and enjoy your morning coffee and catch some rays up on the sunny second story deck. Unwind in the evening sitting on the large sofa in front of the big-screen TV and the cozy gas fireplace. Enjoy your favorite tunes or connect to the web with high-speed Wi-Fi. Sleep in comfort in the serene downstairs bedroom, decorated in peaceful décor, with a luxurious queen bed and flat screen TV. The upstairs bedroom has a full size bed, a private bathroom and access to the wraparound deck. The kids will love the third bedroom that includes bunk beds (with a trundle and small seats that fold out into sleeping cushions), another big flat screen TV, and a Wii video game system. The kitchen is fully equipped with granite countertops, gas stove, French door refrigerator, and dishwasher. Plates, glasses, cooking and eating utensils are provided. There is a separate laundry room with front loading washer and dryer. Guests will also enjoy the large, private backyard with room for the kids to run or play on the play structure with swings. You will love relaxing on the hammock under the palm trees, and the large patio with the gas grill. No need to pack sand buckets, shovels, boogie boards or beach umbrella as we provide all of that for you, including a few small wetsuits. There is even a wagon to help you bring all of your stuff to the beach. Just a 5 minute drive to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes to the adorable beach town of Capitola. There are also plenty of local surf spots. This is a great home for families in a residential neighborhood. It is not a party house. Our location is just 45 minutes from Carmel and Monterey, 45 minutes from San Jose International Airport and just over an hour from San Francisco Airport. This house is completely non-smoking. Sorry, no pets are allowed.* *Pleaese note that the owner does have a dog that sometimes joins us at the home, so we don't recommend anyone with pet alergies books this home. Keywords: Beach, Beach House, Cute, Twin Lakes, Live Oak, Live, Oak, Santa Cruz, harbor, Yacht Harbor, boardwalk, wharf to wharf, blues festival, wharf, ocean, waves, surfing, boogie boarding, sand, sunshine, bright, colorful, family, kids, relax, deck, BBQ, grill, hammock, Capitola, near beach, Seabright,
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Opal Cliffs, CA
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(196 Reviews)
5.0
Wonderful neighborhood. Quite, spacious, close to the beach, and the home offered everything you could hope for including boogie boards for body surfing. The large backyard, with umbrella tables offered a relaxing place to unwind after a day full of fun.
5.0
Everyone had a place to sleep, the place had all the cooking stuff you could possibly need, and the backyard is huge! Right down the street from Twin lakes Beach and in close proximity to grocery and restaurants. It was a perfect reunion house for 6 30+ year olds reminiscing about our younger days living in Santa Cruz
5.0
Great trip! House conveniently located for east beach access and access to all the Santa Cruz hot spots
5.0
Sunshine was our homebase for family and friends to gather to celebrate our UCSC graduate. Incredibly well equiped, great outdoor space for entertaining, centrally located, would definitely stay here again.
4.0
Stay was fine and host very responsive. Only potential issue is that the upstairs bedroom had steep steps down and was somewhat more like a loft than stand alone bedroom
5.0
Great house to host our family vaca! Kids loved the backyard and house was very clean and had everything we needed!
5.0
We had such a wonderful stay at this home. It felt cozy and homey from the moment we walked in! The kitchen was well stocked with dishes/pots and pans and the rooms were all comfortable and clean. We loved the 7 minute walk to the beach and enjoyed going each day!
5.0
Clean, nice, and home-y! Loved our stay and our children did too. Thank you for a nice weekend!
5.0
My favorite thing about this place was everything that came included for our use: wetsuits and boogie boards for my 8- and 10-year-old sons, beach toys and buckets, 5 beach chairs, Wii with tons of games, batteries of all kinds, books, games, tape, Sharpies, spices, condiments, lots of throw blankets, paper cups, tons of toilet paper, shampoo, etc. Any time I needed something, it was already provided. I especially loved not having to bring our own beach stuff! They seemed to think of everything! It was a great stay!
4.0
We loved the size of the house and how accommodating us was for our family. The location was amazing! Very close to beautiful beaches and wonderful food. We really enjoyed our stay and plan on returning.
5.0
Another wonderful stay at "Sunshine" Thank you Mike & Donna!
5.0
We booked this house for a gymnastics competition that also coincided with my son’s 12th birthday. House was perfect for our family unit and his best friend. Close to everything including the competition, Mystery Spot, and Henry Cowell redwood state park. Weather wasn’t amazing for the beach -it’s March!- but we could walk to the water in short order so I’m looking forward to coming back during beach season! We had a lovely time. Thank you!
5.0
We had such a fun time at this place. Our kiddos ended up calling it the “yellow house” and on our way home that’s all they asked about. It was so cute and perfect for our little family. The kids LOVED all the toys and playground in the back. I felt like it was cozy but for sure plenty of space. We will definitely come back in the future!! Thanks Donna and Mike!!
5.0
A very attractive house in a quiet neighborhood 2 blocks from the beach. The bedrooms are a bit small but the living room, dining room, and kitchen are spacious.The kitchen is extremely well equipped and there is much beach equipment available. There is a lock with a code so check-in is no problem. We very much enjoyed our stay.
5.0
My family and I really enjoyed our stay. The house is great and the location is perfect. It is a short walk to a very nice beach and it was easy to get to-from the places we visited while in Santa Cruz. We’re already considering a return trip!
5.0
Wonderful property in a great location. Perfect for a weekend away with family!
5.0
This is our third time staying at this property and we absolutely love it. The location is perfect and so is the house. I loved the updates to the guest bathroom as well! It's so close to the beach, has a great backyard for the kids, and is a short drive to the boardwalk and downtown Capitola. When I was having an issue with the door lock, Mike picked up the phone right away and got the lock reset. My kids love coming here and we can't wait to be back again next year. Thank you as always for a wonderful stay!
5.0
The house is very kid-friendly with games inside and out and a small play structure with swings in the backyard. We’d happily come back!
5.0
Love staying here, our 3rd time. Great location and great backyard for kids
5.0
We hope to come back next year!
5.0
Summer vacation trip
This property was very clean and well organized. The backyard was great for my 3 boys and the kids room worked really well for us, too. My mom stayed in the upstairs and it was nice for her to have her own space. There were plenty of beach toys and a good variety. We’re hoping to be back next year!
5.0
Wonderful sunny getaway!
We really enjoyed our stay at the Sunshine House. Great location, this part of the Santa Cruz area gets lots of sun. Very easy check in-out process, owners have thought of everything.
5.0
Perfect Location 5 min wall from the beach, great farmers market, good restaurants.
10.0
Perfect Location 5 min wall from the beach, great farmers market, good restaurants.
5.0
Santa Cruz at its best
Perfect Location 5 min wall from the beach, great farmers market, good restaurants.
5.0
Excellent
5.0
Short walk to the water! Very clean. Great space.
5.0
Excellent place to stay!
Short walk to the water! Very clean. Great space.
5.0
Wonderful vacation home within walking distance to the beach. We loved the backyard and comfy living room. We will definitely stay hear again!!
5.0
Family Trip
Wonderful vacation home within walking distance to the beach. We loved the backyard and comfy living room. We will definitely stay hear again!!
5.0
As a family with two young kids this house is the perfect spot. Our family loved the yard, proximity to beach, neighborhood and the well stocked house with comfy beds and bunk beds!
5.0
Very clean, easy, would stay again.
Excellent
5.0
Great house!
As a family with two young kids this house is the perfect spot. Our family loved the yard, proximity to beach, neighborhood and the well stocked house with comfy beds and bunk beds!
5.0
Another amazing stay!
We love this house - it's our Santa Cruz happy place! Thanks to Mike and Donna for making it such an easy & lovely experience. We'll be back!
5.0
Mike was very gracious in every way, would stay here again.
5.0
We absolutely loved our stay at the Sunshine house! We are a family of five, including a one year-old. This house is in a great location, just a very easy walk down to 14th Street Beach and quick drive to the boardwalk. It was very clean upon arrival. Check-in instructions were detailed and provided a week in advance, which is very much appreciated. The configuration of the home was just perfect for our family - two big boys in the bunk room downstairs, and our baby upstairs. The enclosed back yard was a huge bonus - great to play on the grass, send toys down the slide, and have a glass of wine while the toddler toddled. We will definitely be back if Mike will have our crew again! Thank you for letting us stay at your fantastic, cheerful, and comfortable home.
5.0
Great location and perfect house for a family
We absolutely loved our stay at the Sunshine house! We are a family of five, including a one year-old. This house is in a great location, just a very easy walk down to 14th Street Beach and quick drive to the boardwalk. It was very clean upon arrival. Check-in instructions were detailed and provided a week in advance, which is very much appreciated. The configuration of the home was just perfect for our family - two big boys in the bunk room downstairs, and our baby upstairs. The enclosed back yard was a huge bonus - great to play on the grass, send toys down the slide, and have a glass of wine while the toddler toddled. We will definitely be back if Mike will have our crew again! Thank you for letting us stay at your fantastic, cheerful, and comfortable home.
5.0
Property was perfect, great location to beach and restaurants.
Mike was very gracious in every way, would stay here again.
4.0
Wonderful Stay!
We really enjoyed our stay! The beach is a short enjoyable walk down the street. The house was very clean and in perfect order. My toddler enjoyed the backyard and great play set! Also very close to the Boardwalk +!
One bummer was no king size bed, but I understand the limitations and definitely not a deal breaker for us.
We’ll be back!
5.0
We love Sunshine!
When we arrived the house was so clean! The bathroom remodel so nice! Whenever we visit it feels like home. Thanks again! Mike & Donna
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Opal Cliffs?
The average price for a rental in Opal Cliffs is $573 per night. This rental is $129 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Bright and Colorful - Family Friendly! Short walk to the Best Beaches in Town!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Bright and Colorful - Family Friendly! Short walk to the Best Beaches in Town!. Enjoy the water!
Is Bright and Colorful - Family Friendly! Short walk to the Best Beaches in Town! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Bright and Colorful - Family Friendly! Short walk to the Best Beaches in Town!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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