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Aptos-Santa Cruz~Ocean Front Beach House

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A balcony with a glass table and wicker chairs overlooking a coastal view with rocks and the sea.
A wooden dining table with four chairs, large windows with blinds, and a view of the sea.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone wall, wooden furniture, and a large window overlooking the ocean.
A wooden cabin kitchen with a granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with bar stools.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Monterey Bay
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Place, Seacliff State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

Property # 249657vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Aptos

Located in Seacliff, a neighbourhood 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 Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and cycling nearby.
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Seacliff State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Monterey Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cabrillo College - 1 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Loft Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Venus Cocktails & Kitchen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Aptos-Santa Cruz~Ocean Front Beach House?

As of 28 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aptos-Santa Cruz~Ocean Front Beach House on 21 Feb 2027 start from AU$2,105, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Aptos-Santa Cruz~Ocean Front Beach House?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Located in Seacliff, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seacliff State Beach and Monterey Bay. Aptos History Museum and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful beach house with amazing views and location. We enjoying sitting on the back patio watching all the wildlife (birds, butterflies, seals, fish, whales etc.). House was perfect for our family of four and was stocked with everything you would ever need or imagine needing. Would definitely stay there again and highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with a fabuous view. Very walking friendly to town and not far to drive for other fun beach towns. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful long weekend at this beach house. Loved the view and the balcony. And parking was easy. Highly recommend. Also Manuel’s Mexican food and ice cream were walking distance
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view and cool older home charm. Plenty of parking and nice neighborhood. Host was awesome answering our questions. Fire place nice touch as well as the book nook
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful home! The views were spectacular, beach access was easy, the neighborhood is a lovely place to take a stroll with a nice mix of restaurants to walk to. Rooms were comfortable and kitchen was well stocked with essentials. It was so hard to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed to prepare & serve meals. The view of the ocean is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a quintessential beach cottage that has been significantly upgraded. Newer appliances, excellent beds, nicely furnished with a terrific river rock fireplace. Terrific Sun Room with spectacular view. Great deck with ocean view. Those are the plus things. However, I had to spend a couple of hours weeding the brick entry way and pots, as well as washing the Trek deck. There was bird poop on the windows that I cleaned. Rugs were very dirty, definitely needed cleaning. Overall a very nice place that needs a little TLC and maintenance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at a beautiful location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
Thanks so much David!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, comfortable, serene spot to enjoy being close to the ocean. Ideal location for Sea Cliff Beach area and for listening to the ocean all day. Beds are comfortable, kitchen is well-equipped, great outdoor spaces, and the house has charm. One of the bathrooms could be a bit small for a large adult.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We booked this last-minute and were so pleased with the home. Great location, beautiful view, comfortable furniture, and clean home. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It had everything you would want and need and much more. Cozy feeling, awesome view, great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2026
Your great! Thanks for the review. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful location, mesmerizing view, well appointed kitchen, comfortable beds
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2025
Thanks and we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. Please think of Coates Drive again when you are visiting the coast!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was fantastic and well outfitted. We really enjoyed our stay. The patio had such amazing views and really allowed us to fully enjoy the beach experience. Our host was great and quickly responded to the one question we had. Highly recommend this home and hope to return for another visit next year
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay

Comfortable but dated, great view!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2022
Please call me direct if you want to book again 4088322600
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Beautiful.

This was an amazing stay. Views were beautiful with easy access to a great beach and a short drive to Santa Cruz Harbor. Would love to return and highly recommended to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen has everything one would need. Great fireplace. New BBQ. Beautiful views.For some reason we didnt get the door code so we had to contact VRBO. A bit difficulty with them but the Host came through by 4pm If was our second time here. We love the place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

We came here for a vacation with our adult daughters and two grandchildren to visit our son. The house was a great location for listening to the ocean and watching the ocean wildlife! Host was great to work with and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Love the wood interior

Such a cozy beach house with an amazing view! Great location for cliff views of the ocean and access to the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Views

We loved this location and the big picture windows with patio living. We want to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2022
Thanks for your comments please feel free to call me at 4088322600 with any future dates Gina

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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