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Exclusive Modern Retreat- The Johanna House

Exclusive Modern Retreat- The Johanna House

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Welcome home
Private most exclusive neighborhood in Santa Cruz. Enjoy your perfect blend of adventure and relaxation
The great outdoors. Something to look forward to after a hard day at the beach. Grab a glass of wine you’ve earned it.
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Overview of Exclusive Modern Retreat- The Johanna House

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Aptos, CA
  • Popular LocationCabrillo College7 min walk
  • Popular LocationCapitola Wharf6 min drive
  • Popular LocationCapitola Beach11 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office

About this property

Exclusive Modern Retreat- The Johanna House

Summary:
1.4 miles to the beach yet privately perched on a 4 acre mountaintop in arguably the most exclusive neighborhood in all of Santa Cruz. This neighborhood is close to it all sitting on the boarder of capitola, soquel and aptos while also feeling removed from it all. The beach, mountain bike trails, great restaurants & shopping all within a mile and a half distance while feeling like you are in the middle of the Santa Cruz forest. Go tackle your adventure then come back home to rest and relax.

The Space:
1.4 miles to the beach yet privately perched on a 4 acre mountaintop in arguably the most exclusive neighborhood in all of Santa Cruz. This neighborhood is close to it all sitting on the boarder of capitola, soquel and aptos while also feeling removed from it all. The beach, mountain bike trails, great restaurants & shopping all within a mile and a half distance while feeling like you are in the middle of the Santa Cruz forest. Go tackle your adventure then come back home to rest and relax.

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Charge may apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Hot Tub When using the hot tub, remember there is certain health risk associated with this facility. Use at your own risk. Our Pool Service refil...

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

About the area

Aptos

This holiday home is located in Aptos. Sante Adairius Rustic Ales and Capitola Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Boardwalk Bowl and Sky Glider are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Cabrillo College - 7 min walk
  • Capitola Wharf - 6 min drive
  • Capitola Beach - 11 min drive
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 11 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 49 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Marianne's Ice Cream - 6 min drive
  • Parish Publick House - 6 min drive
  • Beer Thirty Bottle Shop & Pour House - 5 min drive
  • Pretty Good Advice - 5 min drive
  • Erik's DeliCafe - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Exclusive Modern Retreat- The Johanna House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Exclusive Modern Retreat- The Johanna House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exclusive Modern Retreat- The Johanna House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Exclusive Modern Retreat- The Johanna House located?

Situated in Aptos, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cabrillo College and within 3 miles (5 km) of Potbelly Beach and New Brighton State Beach. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Aptos History Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.7/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.8/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aptos visit
Great location. Very nice house. State park pass was a plus for us.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Neil P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Incredible experience, thank you so much Monica!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in the trees
A group of friends visited and enjoyed the spacious house and backyard. It was a great place to relax. Close to the beach, good golf, a variety of outdoor activities available. It feels secluded but sound will carry to neighbors. You have everything you need at the house. The host is very communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property!
Gorgeous home in beautiful setting with wonderful spaces to spread out & relax—both inside & out!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorable family reunion
We had a very memorable family reunion at your beautiful home. The house is beautifully decorated, lots of light and very spacious. The kitchen is well stocked and clean. The kids really enjoyed the bean bag toss game, jacuzzi and the fire pit for s’mores. Thank you for helping us open the front door and use the TV. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. Jennifer
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Your host

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Mike and Monica were married in 2008 and are always on the move. From Mike's professional career as an athlete, to their multiple business'...the two rarely spend more than a week in any one location. They have been very fortunate to travel the country and travel the world, where they have found many inspirations for their vacation home in Santa Cruz, Ca.

Why they chose this property

We absolutely love all the activities, weather and scenery Santa Cruz has to offer. We absolutely love going to the beach. The only thing we don’t like about the beach is the summertime fog that comes and goes. We loved this house because it put us 1.4 miles from the beach but out of the fog patterns so that we can enjoy the beach when its sunny and beautiful but not get stuck at a house covered in fog. The other limiting factor with most the homes near the beach that we looked at was the lack of space. With 4 acres, tons of parking, 2 roads, huge patios, decks and lawns…it provides us with a place to entertain our friends and family without feeling smothered by the next door neighbors or annoyed with the constant flow of traffic to and from the beach. Another thing we loved was the safety, privacy and exclusiveness of the neighborhood. An added benefit to the house that we realized after we moved in was that it was right in the center of all three Santa Cruz villages.

What makes this property unique

Privacy, luxury, space, views 1.4 miles to the beach less than 3 miles to any of the villages (Capitola village, Aptos village, Soquel village) exclusive neighborhood feeling of getting away while still being conveniently close to everything.
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