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Cozy retreat near woods and sea

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Aptos, CA

Rio Del Mar Beach
‪18 min walk‬
Seacliff State Beach
‪18 min walk‬
Capitola Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Cozy retreat near woods and sea

Whether you seek a cozy retreat out in the woods or wish to enjoy a beach getaway with the family, we got you covered!

Ideally located in the enchanting forest of Nisene Marks, our newly refurbished home is the perfect getaway for some well deserved R&R. Nestled in the heart of a majestic redwood forest, our home offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With towering trees as your neighbors and the ocean just a short drive away, you'll have the best of both worlds!

The space

This rental is a fully independent guest suite with its own fully equipped kitchen, two bathrooms, three bedrooms, sundeck & terrace, and a very large living & dining room for family get-togethers. The space is right around 1500sq feet.

There are no shared spaces and no other rentals on the property. The host occupies a separate unit on the property and is glad to help with any issues that may arise during your stay.

Property manager

Gabriel

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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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: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

No smoking inside the unit

Check-out is at 11am but late check-out fee can be purchased for an additional 50$. Late check-out is at 1pm.

Outdoor areas are for day use only until 9pm.

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Aptos

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

Aptos, CA

What's nearby

Rio Del Mar Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Seacliff State Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Seascape Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
Capitola Beach - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
Capitola Wharf - 6 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬2 min drive
‪The Hideout - ‬19 min walk
‪Peet's Coffee and Tea - ‬13 min walk
‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy retreat near woods and sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy retreat near woods and sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy retreat near woods and sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy retreat near woods and sea located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, Aptos History Museum and Rio Del Mar Beach. Seacliff State Beach and Cabrillo College are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jean A. A.

12 Nov 2024

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

Wonderful place

This was our second visit. Still great. We'd do it again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

dianne V.

12 Apr 2025

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

Paradise

A beautiful place that had not only the solitude of peace and quiet but yet so close to everything. If you want to go to the ocean, go to the ocean. if you want to go to the mountains, go to the mountain. If you want to enjoy a dinner or ice cream the town is in walking distance. Our stay was absolutely wonderful. wonderful.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

21 June 2024

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

good time

fun open space

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean A. A.

1 Apr 2024

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

This one is Great!

Four of us spent a long weekend and totally enjoyed ourselves. Gabriel is a fabulous host. The house was more than comfortable and the location can't be beat. We'll probably come back when it warms up in order to enjoy the outside patio.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

28 Apr 2025

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

Peaceful and secluded

This property is SO quiet and secluded, nestled in the deep woods. But it's also very close to a great market, home-made ice cream and restaurants. We walked to these nearby places when we didn't want to take the car. Gabriel was a WONDERFUL host. We felt comfortable, cozy and safe in the house surrounded by the beautiful woods. Behind the gate to the property, there is room for two cars only, which was fine for us. We were sisters, nieces and daughters, aged 16 to 76.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Renee M.

19 Apr 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Interesting house

Definitely a lot of room to entertain a lot of people. One shower and hardly any towels. Do not leave dog food down on the floor the ants will get into it.For such a large house, there’s only four coffee cups.Beautiful plants outside and lots of metal artwork sculptures that have got character.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

marie f.

31 July 2024

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

finishing touches

Bedding should be upgraded

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katja I.

23 Feb 2025

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

Aptos weekend

This is a great location, walking distance from Nisene Marks Park (redwoods) and the Aptos Village with nice market and restaurants. Beautiful Sea Cliff Beach is a longer walk, or 5 minute drive. The back deck looks over forest and feels secluded and there are lots of big windows looking out that direction too. The hosts live on the property, which turned out fine. They were very helpful when we had a few small requests. The front of the property is tighter than it appears in the listing photo. Parking is a little tight but worked out for us with our three cars.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

26 Mar 2024

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

Spring break 2024

We really enjoyed our stay at the property. It was well cared for and perfect for a family. The property is attached to the owners home but it is completely separate in terms of living space. We felt like we had plenty of privacy and autonomy to come and go as we wanted. The kitchen is stocked for cooking easy meals. One thing to note is that there is a dog on the property but was very well behaved and did not bother us. Lastly the property is well positioned to access shops, groceries, the beach, and the state park right down the road. I’d stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

S M.

2 Sept 2024

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

Great place, great host

This place was spacious and clean, and in a beautiful location, easy to get to. The host was wonderful. I had some trouble with the gate, but I think it was partially "User error", and Gabriel responded immediately. I was there with my adult children to celebrate my mother's 90th birthday. It was a great place for us to land together and then go celebrate at my mom's house. There was room for everybody. Great kitchen, beautiful bathrooms. My kids all said they would love to do this again when we come visit my mom. A little expensive, but worth every penny.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cheri W.

22 July 2024

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Area & home

Owner Gabriel was wonderful, he responded to our requests quickly & helped with our issues. Home is a back house with owner living in front house. Home was large enough for our family of five. The is in a beautiful setting of trees & greenery. Lots of sky lights which let in a lot of sun light (even at 6am). The last guest had left some dirty pans in oven. It was nice but could of been cleaner. Owner is taking care of these issues. Home had 3 Queen beds & 1 trundle bed. No bunkbeds or sofa bed. We were able to sleep 5 comfortably. The bedding was great and the bed comfortable. We had plenty of kitchen equipment to make meals. Our location made good accessibility to Monterey Bay Aquarium, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the cement ship wreck at Seacliff State Beach. Our stay was for 4 nights. This location was over 3 hours from our home.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Florence B.

7 July 2024

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

amazing host!

Very accommodating host

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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Hosted by Gabriel

Languages:

English, French

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Reviews

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

Cozy retreat near woods and sea

Property manager

Languages

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Amenities

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Aptos

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.2/10

10/10

8.0/10

10/10

9.8/10

10/10

9.8/10

9.0/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean A. A.

Wonderful place

Jean A. A.

10/10 Excellent

dianne V.

Paradise

dianne V.

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

good time

Gary M.

10/10 Excellent

Jean A. A.

This one is Great!

Jean A. A.

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Peaceful and secluded

Mary F.

6/10 Okay

Renee M.

Interesting house

Renee M.

8/10 Good

marie f.

finishing touches

marie f.

10/10 Excellent

Katja I.

Aptos weekend