5 Minute Shortcut to the Beach with This Resort-like Pleasure Point House
About this house rental
Located in Opal Cliffs, this charming house for R 11,038 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. We think you will fall in love with this perfect house (SCC Permit #171257) just steps from the beach. It is a 5-minute shortcut through the estuary to the Moran State beach. (Don't let VRBO confuse you... they calculate 12 minutes to the beach based on the streets, not the locals' shortcut.). This family-friendly 3br/2.5ba getaway has also been equipped for remote work (see below). Our secluded, quiet street nestled up against the peaceful Moran County Park estuary is perfectly appointed for your comfort and enjoyment--a perfect change of scenery for families looking for a great getaway. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs that sleep 8 (1 king in master, 1 queen in the guest room, and 2 sets of bunk beds in the 3rd room). There are 2.5 baths--two full upstairs and a half downstairs--plus an outdoor shower. The private master bath has two sinks, enclosed toilet and a rain shower. We provide all the linens--bed, bath and beach--and soap, shampoo and conditioner. Hear the waves crash and enjoy the 360-degree views from the amazing rooftop deck that has 2 chaise lounges and relaxing seating for 8—a delight for sunrise coffee or wine and cheese at sunset. The house is freshly updated with a beautiful remodeled open and well-equipped kitchen, a spacious family room with plenty of comfy seating, gas fireplace, large modern dining table, garage rec room, outdoor shower with hot water, a back patio with dining and lounge seating and BBQ, and two smart TVs with cable to make your vacation a dream. If you need to work while you are there, we have HDMI monitors on desks in the master and guest bedrooms. There is also a desk in the bunk room. The house is well-located. It’s only a short stroll from the famed Pleasure Point surfing area. You can meander in the estuary, walk to shops and restaurants on 41st Ave or the quaint Capitola Village, or pop onto 26th Ave beach for surfing and long beach walks through Twin Lakes beach. Perfect for families and adults, the house is stocked with plenty of games and puzzles and there is a supply of boogie boards, beach chairs, beach toys and a beach cart to get all the fun down to the beach! We have a porta crib, sheets for a babies and a portable stair gate for toddlers. We would love to have you stay and enjoy it as much as we do! Feel free to ask us any questions, or request to book right now! ***IMPORTANT NOTES*** QUIET HOURS/PARTIES: As indicated above, this house is in a serene enclave which is part of the house’s wonderful charm. Per county code, QUIET HOURS for all Santa Cruz rentals in the Live Oak area are 10pm to 8am. We like to be considerate to our neighbors and we don’t like to turn folks away—we love all our guests. But if you are looking to have a boisterous party long into the night, please look for another property. Thank you for your understanding. PARKING: Parking is limited. Only three cars may be associated with the rental of the house and only three cars can fit in the driveway. There is no available parking on our street.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Opal Cliffs, CA
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(137 Reviews)
5.0
This is a beautiful, well-decorated comfortable home with all the amenities needed. Fantastic location steps from the beach. This is everything advertised and more.
5.0
Great stay at a well stocked, beautiful home!
Thanks for everything!
5.0
Ideal location, walk to the beach. The home, so comfortable and wonderfully decorated, was all was great.
Perfect parking for three cars, it all made for a very special vacation!
Thanks!
5.0
Very well laid out property that is comfortable for 4 kids (in two bunk beds) and two couples. One bedroom is larger than the other. The rooftop is nice (weather dependent) and the beach - a bit small - is quite close. Coccoran (sic) beach is about 11 minutes away 4 driving, and quite nice. Park above the stairs on 20th.
5.0
The house was beautfiul. Jon and Emily did a phenomenal job creating a wonderful home that we would come back to time and time again! It is a quick walk from the beach that our kids have come to love over our years visiting Santa Cruz. Thank you!
5.0
Fantastic property and location!
5.0
Really great place! We all enjoyed the location and accommodations. Easy walk to the beach.
5.0
Even though it was a little cooler than expected the week we were there, the close proximity to the beach, eating places and shops at Pleasure Point near Santa Cruz CA and the nearby towns made the week very enjoyable for all of us. We especially liked the walks, the beach, and visits to the wharf at Monterey and the town of Carmel. Thanks for a good time away from the heat in the Sacramento Valley!
5.0
A great house to spend vacations near the beach - well located, nicely furnished and fully equipped with everything you need. Very attentive hosts. Thanks!
4.0
Love the house, an location. Did not use outside areas dirty an covered in cobwebs. Roof top not clean as well. Upstairs bedrooms very hot hard to cool down to sleep need more fans no ac.An tv only in master bedroom. Kitchen was amazing need new pans, spacious home kids room was great, master great deck very dusty. Extra bedroom nice very small
Love the garage room an all thing items there to use
An laundry great VERY loud machines. Great beach items for guest. Looked for map for short cut to
beach no map but found on our own. Check in super easy. Internet great. Love neighborhood. Inside the home super clean great details for guests. I suggest looking thru all drawers in kitchen when arrive many items didn’t know til later plastic cups etc for kids.
Frig had ice maker great. Oh an I would add a special lock on door to roof for safety maybe high lock that kids can’t reach. We had no issue but did not use roof. This is a beautiful place had amazing time good for family or anyone. I love all the details they provide.
Thank you
5.0
had a blast, walked to beach, found the bottom of wine bottle on rooftop patio and bbq'd fresh red snapper & ribeye for surf&turf... c'mon, life is good!
5.0
This home was ideal for our celebration. It was spacious and had everything we needed and it is beautiful. It is squeaky clean too! The owners have thought of every accommodation. The location is peaceful and close to all of my favorite walks and Santa Cruz places.
5.0
Gorgeous, spacious, sunny, perfectly appointed home with beautiful amenities. Perfect for a family with teens or kids. Listing was correct that beach is just at the end of the road- although for our taste, that beach was small and windy and we ended up driving every time we wanted beach time, and so we spent more time in the car than we would have liked. The actual street is quiet and quaint and friendly. I wouldn't change anything about the place!
5.0
The property is even better than the photos! Fully stocked with everything you need and the location is amazing...just a short walk to the beach. Comfy beds and tasteful decor. We enjoyed our stay and hope to be back!
5.0
We had a last minute change in holiday travel plans and found this beautiful home! Absolutely stunning! Very comfortable and was just what we needed to spend some family time together. Sometimes last minute plans work out perfectly! Photos are 100% accurate! We will definitely return! Made some wonderful memories!
5.0
A wonderful house! It was perfect for our family. We will be back for sure!
5.0
We had a girls trip and had a wonderful time. The property was well equipped and exactly as the on line photos showed. Very clean, nicely updated and a great location.
I plan on returning with my family!
5.0
Furnishings and house are beautiful. The neighborhood is quiet and the mornings are great to explore. Easy access to main road for restaurants and bars. Manager is easy to communicate with.
5.0
Our stay at this exceptional property was unparalleled! The home was immaculate, warm, and perfectly equipped with everything we needed. We plan to book again!
5.0
Been renting in the Santa Cruz/Capitola area for 15 years.... this home has all you need... kitchen is stocked with the basic condiments... choices of oil... pots, pans, muffin tin , electric kettle... I know I sound impressed ... well we were ... we never experienced this before in 15 years!
Throw in the exquisite outdoor lighting, outdoor shower and wetsuits... we only needed food and clothes!! Thanks to Jon for being a wonderful host and sharing his lovely beach house!!
5.0
This home had every comfort of my own. We loved the cleanliness and decor. Owners are very responsive and helpful. Definitely will stay here again. We had a large group and every one of us enjoyed the common spaces and bedrooms. The rooftop was perfect and had comfortable furnishings.
5.0
Quick response and we enjoye our stay. We appreciated the late departure which allowed us to go to brunch without packing up first. Great property and hosts.
5.0
The house was great! It is charming, comfortable, fully stocked and in a great location. We will definitely be coming back! Thank you!
5.0
We had a wonderful time. We have kids ages 8,11 and 14. The house is beautiful and perfect for us. Easy walk to the beach. My only complaint is that we couldn’t live there 😂
5.0
This house was perfect for us, two adults and two grandkids. Very quiet neighborhood. The beach is just a short stroll away. You can hear the waves from the rooftop terrace, or from an open window in the master at night. The beds are very comfy. The kitchen well supplied with dishes, pots and pans, and cooking utensils. Very neat and clean throughout. Such an enjoyable location, great hosts, and a great time. Thank you!!
5.0
We had a wonderful stay and would definitely go back to this property! Everything was clean, lovely, and cozy!
5.0
We all had a great time. Plenty of room, and really appreciated all of the beach gear that came with the house!
5.0
Awesome beach home!
What a great time. I couldn’t have asked for a better place for my family of 8. It was close to the beach and had all the amenities we needed. Everything was new and clean in the home! Thank you!
5.0
Beach Fun
We had an amazing time at Jon and Emily’s house! Jon was so responsive to all my questions! The house was clean and roomy and decorated very cute. The rooftop was beautiful at sunset and the easy beach access with the kids was a major plus! We walked to pleasure point and enjoyed the beautiful scenery and had a great time watching the surfers. Lifelong memories were made! All around such a great time and can’t wait to go back!
5.0
Great stay in Santa Cruz
The property was super convenient to everything we needed - the beach, restaurants, and shopping. The house was clean and we would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Very nice house and all accommodations, very close to the beach within walking distance, had small children which made the walk to the beach easy and comfortable for all. The roof area was fun and amazing for the entire family while spending time together and viewing the beautiful sunset and ocean.
5.0
Charming Beach House
Very nice house and all accommodations, very close to the beach within walking distance, had small children which made the walk to the beach easy and comfortable for all. The roof area was fun and amazing for the entire family while spending time together and viewing the beautiful sunset and ocean.
5.0
Great family vacation!
The location was perfect just a short walk to the beach, a short drive to the mountains too! Exceptionally clean and beautifully decorated. Yoga every morning on the rooftop deck. So much fun….
5.0
Great location and cozy house. We had a wonderful time.
5.0
Fun times
Great location and cozy house. We had a wonderful time.
5.0
This was the cleanest home we’ve ever stayed in, which we very much appreciate!! It is beautiful, close walking distance to the beach, and feels spacious. The kitchen is VERY stocked, beds are comfortable, and we didn’t feel like anything was missing or lacking. The hosts are kind, generous and prompt responders. We appreciated our magical stay with our family!
5.0
Our Favorite VRBO!
This was the cleanest home we’ve ever stayed in, which we very much appreciate!! It is beautiful, close walking distance to the beach, and feels spacious. The kitchen is VERY stocked, beds are comfortable, and we didn’t feel like anything was missing or lacking. The hosts are kind, generous and prompt responders. We appreciated our magical stay with our family!
5.0
We had a great stay at this house! Location was great (quick walk to the beach), space was nice for two families, and host was very accommodating and easy to work with. Definitely recommend this house!
5.0
Great stay for long weekend!
We had a great stay at this house! Location was great (quick walk to the beach), space was nice for two families, and host was very accommodating and easy to work with. Definitely recommend this house!
5.0
Beautiful home near the beach! Amazing accommodations. Hope to stay again
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Opal Cliffs?
The average price for a rental in Opal Cliffs is R 7,696 per night. This rental is R 3,342 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 5 Minute Shortcut to the Beach with This Resort-like Pleasure Point House. 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 5 Minute Shortcut to the Beach with This Resort-like Pleasure Point House pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at 5 Minute Shortcut to the Beach with This Resort-like Pleasure Point House?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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