Sweeping Ocean Views...Steps from Sandy Beaches

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9.9Outstanding
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The house is well stocked and close to the beach, perfect for families and friends to enjoy. It has exceeded expectations with thoughtful touches and a great location.
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House in Opal Cliffs, CA

12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this house rental

Santa Cruz County Vacation Rental Permit # 211307

Our 'Sandcastle' Beach House is perfect for a family vacation by the sea! Its unique, soothing architecture brings the beach right into your living area. Our 2 story plus (3rd story Loft and Crow’s Nest) home offers 2,300 square feet of large, bright open spaces lending itself to gatherings of family and friends…plenty of space to spread out.

Our Beach House sleeps 12 in beds...10 adults plus kids under 9 (9 to 17 count as adults). Perfect for 2 families! We also provide a new porta crib and high chair for the babies!

Located in a quiet neighborhood only 1 block from one of Santa Cruz’s best sandy and sunny beaches with steps to the sand at the end of our street. A short walk to Sunny Cove and the other East Cliff beaches, surfing and many great restaurants. Short drive to Capitola Village, Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, hiking and golf. Only 40 minutes from San Jose International Airport and 1 ½ hours south of San Francisco. Nearby, you will find Monterey, Cannery Row, the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium and beautiful Pebble Beach and Carmel…only a 30 to 45 minute drive south.

The views from the Sandcastle are outstanding…cook and dine while watching the lights on the Monterey Bay through the large solarium windows. Enjoy dinners with sweeping views from the second floor deck and sip a glass of wine from the top of the ‘Castle’ on the Crow’s Nest. Gather with the family in the downstairs family room with comfortable sofas, games, Foosball, ping pong and wet bar with a NEW under counter professional clear ice maker and refrigerator. Discover the hidden spaces to sit and read and relax throughout the house.

The house offers 3 spacious king bedrooms, a loft queen bed and a bunk room with two bunk beds. From the loft queen bedroom, you can lie in bed and enjoy whitewater views.

PLEASE NOTE: DURING THE SUMMER SEASON (mid June to mid August), WE RENT BY THE WEEK ONLY. Weekly rentals are discounted. However, PLEASE contact owner by an inquiry (not a request to book) if you wish to book a partial week and we will accommodate you if we can.

Keywords: Large bright family house, Ocean Views, Sleeps 12+ (10 adults plus children under 9), One block from sandy beach with great beach access directly at end of street. Boogie Boards and Beach chairs. Under counter Ice maker. Wet bar. Two family areas.

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