Santa Cruz Vacation Rental house

Opal Cliff Drive Cottage- with Private Beach Access

Santa Cruz house rental - Madeline's Cottage
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Description House, 850 sq. ft.,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 1 Bathroom
Amenities beach, town, garden, internet access, satellite or cable, TV
Rates per property (USD)
$175 - $225/night 
$1,175/week 
Hugh Forrest
+1 831-464-0906
Speaks: English
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Photos and Description of the Santa Cruz vacation house rental House, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)

“Madeline’s Cottage” is our guest house located on Opal Cliff Drive in the best beach-side micro-climate in Santa Cruz County. We have the best beach weather and the quietest beach location in town! The cottage is set well off the street just a few doors from gated “Privates” beach (you’ll have use of a gate key during your stay). From here you can hear the waves crash and the seagulls call, and walk or bike to many local attractions: A five minute walk one direction will take you to the dining and night life of charming Capitola Village, five minutes the other direction leads you to the world-famous surfing area of Pleasure Point. Madeline’s Cottage neighborhood offers access to entertainment for every interest. Maybe you don’t feel like venturing out- or you have little ones and need to stay a bit closer to home? The cottage enjoys use and views of our award-winning garden and yard.
Santa Cruz house rental - Madeline's Cottage

Madeline's Cottage
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Location: Central Coast California < California < USA

Madeline's Cottage is a short walk to Gayles Bakery, Capitola Village and the surfing beaches of Pleasure Point; as well as to numerous night spots, coffee shops and the main shopping area of 41st Ave. The attractions of downtown Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are about 15 minutes away by car (or 20 minutes by bicycle), and UC Santa Cruz is about 20 minutes in the car.
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Availability Calendar

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Santa Cruz, California

Rental Basis:
per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Dec 1, 2009 - Apr 30, 2010 $1,175 $175 - $225 - - 2 Nights

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollars) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • $500 fully refundable security deposit required to hold reservations.
    Add 10% Santa Cruz County Lodging tax. Holidays booked at Peak rates.
    $75 cleaning fee for rentals less than 1 week
    Use your Credit card via PayPal
    Personal checks accepted- Payment in full required. 21 nights before arrival.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Santa Cruz, California

Property Type:
  • house
Floor Area:
  • 850 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • beach
  • town
Theme:
  • family
  • adventure
General:
  • restaurant dining guide
  • soaps basic
  • hair dryer
  • local maps
  • towels provided
  • accept credit card
  • toilet paper
  • paper towels
  • linens provided
  • alarm clock
Kitchen:
  • coffee grinder
  • oven
  • iron & board
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • freezer
  • blender
  • refrigerator
  • cooking utensils
  • stove top burners
  • microwave
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 4 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower
Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin/ Single
  • Please note that since the bathroom is off the smaller bedroom this rental is best suited for couples, small families, or very good friends.
Entertainment:
  • books kids
  • stereo system
  • radio
  • satellite or cable
  • books
  • TV
  • CD
  • books adult
  • games kids
  • DVD
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband
Communication / Internet:
  • cell phone
Outside:
  • garden
  • outdoor grill gas
  • parking
  • outdoor grill
  • parking off street
  • patio stone/concrete
  • walkway to water
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • children welcome
  • low allergen environment
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • non smoking only
  • long term renters welcome
  • wheelchair accessible
Local Activities:
  • golf
  • cycling
  • mountain biking
  • tennis
  • fishing
  • surfing
  • sailing
  • wind-surfing
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
Onsite Equipment:
  • beach towels
Attractions:
  • cinemas
  • theme parks
  • fitness center
Leisure Activities:
  • live theater
  • beachcombing
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
Notes: For guests with allergies all soft floor coverings can be easily removed- just let us know in advance. Please be aware that the floor plan- with the bath located off the smaller bedroom- might be awkward for unrelated couples. The smaller bedroom is equipped with a twin trundle bed (ie two twins).

Further details for this vacation house rental in Santa Cruz, California

More About the Property: Maybe you want to get out of the neighborhood? The more urban cultural attractions of downtown Santa Cruz are 15 minutes away. Maybe you don’t like that kind of culture? The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and its Giant Dipper roller coaster are also 15 minutes away. Due to the floor plan of the cottage it is best suited to couples and small families. The kitchen/dining area is light, bright, and roomy, and separate from the family room where the TV is located. The Garden bedroom has a queen bed and large closet, and looks through a big sliding door onto the garden, while the “Kids” bedroom is smaller and has a (two twins) trundle bed. The bathroom is located off the “Kids” room, so everyone had better be very close friends or family. Overall floor space of the cottage is ample for 4.

Madeline’s Cottage is located behind our own personal home on our 1/3 acre lot, so you will not feel wedged in amongst a lot of other vacation rentals, and we take pride in making your stay as pleasant as possible. It has a fully equipped kitchen with all utensils and basic spices and condiments, but if you have special needs please let us know. Also, if you have dust allergies and let us know a bit in advance we can remove all soft-surface flooring from the cottage. We’re looking forward to your visit!

Other Activities: Shopping, kayaking, racquetball, wildlife viewing, basketball court, boating, health/beauty spa.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Santa Cruz, California

Rating
5 out of 5

Location, Location, Location!

MFAT San Francisco, CA
Review Submitted: January 14, 2010 Date of Stay: December 2009
We had a great time at this cabin. We found everything we needed here: well stocked kitchen, plenty of beach towels (though in late December we didn't need too many) and plenty of space for the two of us.

The owners were very accomodating and even let my husband borrow their bike to take out for a surf while I was away with the car. In my mind it's little extras like this that made the stay here so remarkable.

The location was possibly the best part about our stay. We loved staying so close to privates, being able to walk to the break with our surfboards was such a pleasure. With the hook and pleasure point also very close, we had our fill of surfing while we stayed. We could walk to Capitola and also to the restaurants & shops on 41st Ave, which was so convenient and really enjoyable. Being able to avoid the parking situation in Capitola was a major plus.

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay & hope to be back again soon!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
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Rating
5 out of 5

Lovely Thanksgiving Week Stay

Northern San Diego County Family Carlsbad, CA, USA
Review Submitted: December 15, 2009 Date of Stay: November 2008
My husband, daughter and I stayed at Madaline's cottage for five days during Thanksgiving week, and it was a wonderful experience. The cottage is comfy, quiet and nicely furnished, the owners are thoughtful and helpful, the setting in the garden is beautiful, and the location is fabulous! We had many wonderful walks along the beach cliffs, into Capitola, and also had an amazing hike in the redwoods at the nearby Nisine Marks State Park.

It is also only a short drive to the heart of Santa Cruz and all of the excellent opportunities for shopping, dining and site seeing.

We hope to come back for another stay very soon!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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Rating
5 out of 5

Clean, Convenient and Comfortable

Guests of Five Sunnyvale, CA
Review Submitted: August 11, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
We (family of five) stayed four nights and enjoyed the cottage. The owners are friendly and helpful. The cottage is well maintained (clean) and kept in good shape. The master bed was very comfortable. The biggest plus for us was the access to the semi-private beach (about a 5 minute walk, roughly 10 houses down the road). The neighborhood is very nice and the location is a 3 minute drive to downtown Capitola.

Note to Owner - you may want to fix the door to the bedroom with the single beds. It doesn't close properly which gave my kids an excuse to wander out after bedtime.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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Rating
5 out of 5

Wonderful vacation

EricJ San rafael, ca
Review Submitted: August 8, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
We had the best vacation ever in Santa Cruz. The property was in walking distance to the beach and restaurants. We traveled with kids, and everyone enjoyed their stay.
The cottage is spacious and clean, the backyard is huge with mature tress and a beautiful garden. The owners made us feel completely at home. We are planning to return next year. Thank you for letting us stay in your cottage.
Maria, Eric and kids.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
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Rating
5 out of 5

Loved It!!

boodgiebird Roseville, Ca , (Sacramento area), USA
Review Submitted: June 24, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
My husband, teenage daughter, her friend and myself stayed at Madeline's Cottage for 5 nights. I was nervous renting a place online, but we certainly were not dissapointed. We loved our stay. It is a well stocked, clean, charming, comfortable place to stay. Very relaxing. Close to all the great sites in Santa Cruz. Short walk to the private beach or the Portola Wharf. Short drive to Boardwalk..
What I loved was it is not right in the midst of the crowded Beach area. After enjoying what the area has to offer, it was nice to come "home" and kick back in a quite, relaxing evironment, BBQ, cook in a fully stocked kitchen...very nice.
The only drawback was the bathroom with is in the front bedroom, we (parents) had to walk into the girls room to get to the bathroom, but not a huge issue if your comfortable with your group.
The owners are very gracious, wonderful people.
We will go back again.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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