10/10 Excellent
Holly W.
21 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Holly W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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Vaquita House on Beautiful Opal Cliff Drive with Access to Privates Beach
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Santa Cruz, CA
- Capitola Beach8 min walk
- Pleasure Point Park3 min drive
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk9 min drive
- Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)23 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Vaquita House on Beautiful Opal Cliff Drive with Access to Privates Beach
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.
Property manager
Alexandra & Jon
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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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
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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A car is not required for transport to and from this 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. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Santa Cruz, CA
What's nearby
- Capitola Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Capitola Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Pleasure Point Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
- Mystery Spot - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Shadowbrook - 13 min walk
- Zelda's On The Beach - 12 min walk
- Verve Coffee Roasters - 9 min walk
- Taqueria Vallarta - 9 min walk
- Pleasure Pizza - Slice Shack Portola Dr - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Greg D.
9 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice accommodations
Greg D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tonya C.
22 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and home!
Tonya C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary W.
10 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Place!
Mary W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah W.
3 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay
Sarah W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
10 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, cute and clean
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Lana S.
23 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, cozy cabin stay
Lana S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Aaron W.
22 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Vacation Home
Aaron W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ed H.
24 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Ed H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
carol d., Littleton
25 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Opal Cliffs location
carol d.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ashley C.
9 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to enjoy Santa Cruz
Ashley C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris A.
25 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vaquita House was a nice stay
Chris A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Allison C.
30 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
another great stay on Opal Cliffs
Allison C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan C.
23 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, Comfortable and Close
Susan C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Wendy A.
12 Apr 2019
Yaquita House
Wendy A.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Shannon R.
23 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Beach cottage
Shannon R.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
18 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and house!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
12 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great property!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey H.
5 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Jeffrey H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Marc D.
26 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vaquita House Review.
Marc D.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Allison C.
6 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach bungalow
Allison C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kim H.
22 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Kim H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
H L T.
2 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
H L T.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer P., Shafter, CA
25 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
Jennifer P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
8/10 Good
Anita K., Sacramento
22 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place Near Capitola
Anita K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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.
Languages:
English
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