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Aptos-Santa Cruz~Ocean Front Beach House

Holiday home in Aptos with kitchen and balcony

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Pub table in left corner of deck
Outdoor dining
Beach
Outdoor dining
another sunset...

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Seacliff State Beach
  • Place, Rio Del Mar Beach
  • Place, Capitola Beach
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Aptos-Santa Cruz~Ocean Front Beach House

If your looking for OCEAN FRONT , this is it! Regardless of the weather, you will love your stay here! Bring your binoculars to watch the sea life swim by...whales, dolphins, seals and otters!

Our cozy and comfortable beach house is located on the bluff above Seacliff State Beach and offers magnificent views of Seacliff State Beach and Monterey Bay. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and will sleep up to six. The king bedroom has a sliding glass door that offers ocean views and sounds of the surf. The queen bedroom also has a sliding glass door that opens to the side patio. and you can hear the waves. The last bedroom has a double bed. There is also a small bonus room/den. The gas fireplace log set in the beautiful river rock fireplace makes it easy to stay warm on a cold winter day or warming up after a swim in the Pacific. Satellite TV is available in the living room, the king room, and the bonus room. Wireless internet is available to keep you connected. Our kitchen has a 5 burner gas range, convection microwave and granite countertops. It is also fully outfitted with utensils and table settings for at least 6 guests. Small appliances, pots, pans, and a wide variety of spices make it easy and fun to stay in and cook a meal. Or, walk to one of the several restaurants close by for a fun evening out. The Trex deck has a gas BBQ, outdoor patio furniture and is great for hanging out and entertaining. The driveway has parking for 2-3 cars. Just a short walk to the beach - this is the perfect place for a family vacation or a romantic getaway for two! Deck was expanded and a cable style fence was installed in March 2023 for your safety!

Stays in the summer time are 7 night minimum, Monday-Monday. Please send message to owner for other date options.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
The dishwasher must be completely empty, and all dishes must be put away.
Unfortunately, the cleaners do not have time to wait for the dishwasher, but they do completely clean the kitchen
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Any dishes used must be washed & put away prior to check out. Dishwasher can take up to 2 hours to complete, so take this into consideration.
Any linens used (towels, sheets) must be placed in laundry bags/basket prior to check out.

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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Aptos

Located in Aptos, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the ocean. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Seacliff State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Seascape Golf Club - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Capitola Beach - 4 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 4 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Garden - Aptos - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Venus Pie Trap - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafé - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Aptos-Santa Cruz~Ocean Front Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Aptos-Santa Cruz~Ocean Front Beach House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aptos-Santa Cruz~Ocean Front Beach House?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Aptos-Santa Cruz~Ocean Front Beach House located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Seacliff State Beach, Aptos History Museum and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. Rio Del Mar Beach and Cabrillo College are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meredith P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful location, mesmerizing view, well appointed kitchen, comfortable beds
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alycia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our little getaway

Once again we had a perfect vacation at this home by the sea. Beautiful views easy access to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach

It was perfect beach weather. The home is cozy & beds comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Views were breath taking at all times of the day and the house was well equipped with everything we needed for our family getaway. Beach was steps away and Gina was a great host and made it so easy to extend our stay when we weren’t ready to get back to reality. This place was everything we’d hoped and more!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Alana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

349 coats

Very cute cottage. Only on gripe the bathrooms are just so tiny. Over all a great place and really enjoyed ourselves. Thanks Alana
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Celebration

We had a relaxing weekend enjoying the beautiful weather and enjoying the amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zachary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful views!

Really enjoyed the home overlooking the bay. Felt much safer with the new railing on the deck. Ideal place to base camp to explore the whole region from Monterrey to Santa Cruz.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Kings

Really enjoyed our stay. Couldn't beat the view. Easy beach access and quiet neighborhood. Looking forward to another trip back when we have more time. Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eli W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A SLICE OF HEAVEN

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this well placed, well equipped, cozy and comfortable home. The views from the house are beyond compare. The place is exactly as described and made for a fantastic home base for adventures around the Monterey Bay area. Couldn’t have worked out better for the entire family 🥳
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean A. A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

The house is small but very well designed and has a fabulous ocean view. The owner was easy to reach and extremely helpful. We loved out stay. Only one negative - if you like to read, bring extra lighting. We'd go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Beach House!

We really enjoyed our stay! The house was as described in the listing and we felt comfortable right away. We loved the multiple living spaces and the house was equipped with everything needed throughout our stay. The ocean views from the house were absolutely lovely. A great view of the historic SS Palo Alto cement ship with all the ocean birds was an unexpected treat! The path to the beach was great for walks along the water. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good waves

No
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stormy weather

Stormy weather. Watched the great winter storm recovered right in front of us and around us from a lovely perch. I recommend the place good weather or bad
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect and you couldn't ask for a better view and weather! I would definitely rent it again. Location is easy to find and communication was available with the property manager. You won't regret coming here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at a beautiful location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cassie F.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous View

The view was amazing! The house wasn’t as clean as we would’ve hoped. The oven was very dirty and the floors had crumbs on them. There was hair in the sinks and some of the dishes didn’t look clean. All the outdoor patio furniture was dirty and had cobwebs all over them. We would stay again but hopefully they can find better cleaners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of Our All-Time Favorite Stays! 11/10 rating!

We’ve stayed in over 40 short-term rentals as a family, and this one may just be our favorite yet.Perched on a cliff in Aptos with sweeping ocean views, the home feels like a cozy log cabin tucked away in nature (it felt like Post Ranch Inn but actually way better) — yet you’re only steps from local shops, restaurants, and highway access. The balance between total privacy and convenience is hard to beat.The view is truly something special. Watching the sun hit the historic cement ship throughout the day was mesmerizing — it felt like a living art installation, especially with the pier now gone and the ship appearing to float in the open ocean. We never got tired of just staring out the window.The home itself was the star of the show. It was warm, inviting, very clean, and had a truly unique charm that made us feel instantly at home. The beds were incredibly comfortable — we slept in until 10 AM every morning, something that rarely happens when we travel. That says everything about how peaceful and relaxing the space is.The host was responsive, helpful, and welcoming. We had hoped to extend our stay, but the house was already booked — no surprise there! We can’t wait to return. This will absolutely be our go-to spot whenever we’re back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Srinivas D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location of Sea Cliff Beach

The location was great. Scenic views of the beach from the living room, dining area and master bedroomNice deck and a beautiful little path to the beach Neighborhood is quite and there are some good restaurants within a 5 min walk House was nice. Just wished that the deck and chairs were dusted and cleaned. Same with the windows. They were are dusty obstructing the beautiful views. The bathrooms are tiny but ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A home filled with delights

From the streets you enter a comfortable inviting wonderland. Home decor fits the house, and it communicates the owners care and love for their place. You feel invited to enjoy the house as well as the incredible view of the ocean from the cliff. The house was well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful on the bluff

We had a lovely stay. It was a large space for 4 adults but we liked having the elbow room. Only cramped space was the bathrooms. The dining area at the back of the house was surrounded by windows and the view of the ocean made it feel like we were on the deck when it was a little too cool actually be out there. The only down side was the windows on the ocean side need to be replaced. The seal has been breached and there is condensation between the panes impairing the view a bit. But when it is warm you can just sit on the deck with nothing but gorgeous views.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay

Everything was clean and organized.The kitchen is extremely well stocked with every kind of cooking utensil and appliance. Everything worked well with no problems. There were plenty of towels and blankets. There is a ton of room to sit around both inside and outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beachfront Relaxation

The property is beautiful, the view of the ocean is stunning, and the area is just delightful. The host is very approachable and attentative if you have any questions. We had a fabulous time there and plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful little spot

Wonderful spot for a short getaway. The views are excellent, kitchen is well appointed, and there is walkable beach access.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular house with true ocean views great visit

The Aptos beach house was just as spectacular in reality as it appears in photos, and owner Gina was very responsive and helpful. The location is unbeatable, with unobstructed and gorgeous views of Seacliff Beach State Park, which had spectacular waves throughout our 6 days. The beach, Marianne's Ice Cream and a couple of cute restaurants are a short walk away and Santa Cruz, Monterey, Carmel and the Redwoods state parks are all an easy drive. We flew into San Franscisco, about an hour and a half drive. My husband and I, and our 3 adult offspring stayed very comfortably in the house through Christmas and the first few days of Hanukkah, and we made many of our meals in the kitchen and outdoor grill. Everything worked well and there were plenty of plates,utensils, pots and pans etc. We enjoyed the views, fireplace and movies and board games on rainy nights. I highly recommend this beautiful rental and would definitely stay there again!again.Weseeking
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

We had a girl's weekend and we had the best time. Property is just as listed. It has a cabin like feel. The views of the ocean are unbelievable. We would have morning coffee on the patio. Then evening wine inside when it was chilly. Fireplace just topped it off. There were plenty of dishes, cups, utensils. There is a corner store in walking distance and also a path that takes you straight to the beach. I would highly recommend this place and gladly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Gina Marciano

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Why they chose this property

Great weather, friendly people and the seclusion of being above the beach.

What makes this property unique

Walking the beach each morning, enjoying a sunset with family and friends, walking to Manuel's for margaritas and Mexican food. Great food, golf, and shopping are all close by. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is only 15 minutes away - take the kids for a ride on the Giant Dipper roller coaster. Or take a drive down to Monterey or Carmel to experience the amazing Monterey Bay Aquarium or the famous 17 Mile Drive through Pebble Beach.

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