Oceanfront Bliss: Modern Family Retreat Steps from Seacliff Beach – Book Now!

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A kitchen with a large window, a view of the sea, and a patio area with outdoor furniture.
A two-story house with a garage, a tiled entryway, and a landscaped garden with rocks and plants.
A spacious living area with a large TV, a bookshelf, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area with a bar.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large window offering a view of the sea.
A patio with a table and chairs, an umbrella, and a view of the sea and buildings in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • 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

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Place, Seacliff State Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Kids Room

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master bath

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

Second bath (downstairs)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Aptos

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Seacliff, a neighbourhood in Aptos. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Seacliff State Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Monterey Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cabrillo College - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Morgan Hill Station - 48 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loft Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Farm Bakery Café & Gifts - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Venus Cocktails & Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Bliss: Modern Family Retreat Steps from Seacliff Beach – Book Now! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Oceanfront Bliss: Modern Family Retreat Steps from Seacliff Beach – Book Now!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Bliss: Modern Family Retreat Steps from Seacliff Beach – Book Now!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Bliss: Modern Family Retreat Steps from Seacliff Beach – Book Now!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Bliss: Modern Family Retreat Steps from Seacliff Beach – Book Now! located?

Located in Seacliff, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seacliff State Beach and Monterey Bay. Cabrillo College and Aptos History Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location
Check in was great. House was conveniently close to the wedding venue for my family
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Convenient location. Better than expected!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prime location variety of restaurants within walking distance. Hiking, Capitola, Santa Cruz and Monterey all just a short drive away. House was amazing very cozy and friendly neighborhood. Our teen kids loved walking to the beach daily. I would highly recommend this location, especially for bigger families.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal!There’s no other words for this. If you know, Aptos at all, you know that this is the right place to stay. This house is beautiful, very clean, well appointed, and great for a family. Everything you need is here, both inside and out. Seacliff area is great, beach access is perfect for families and the house is so perfect. Thank you for inviting us to stay in your great home !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was amazing. This is an amazing area and this location can’t be beat.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is nice, it is equipped with everything you will need. Great area to stay! Short walk to the beach. Lots of food and shopping nearby. You can see the ocean from the patio.The neighborhood is quiet and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ocean Rose

Great location, short walk to Seacliff Beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in Aptos at Mark’s! The house is lovely and exactly as described online. Beach access is within walking distance, although stairs and a long path are involved. You can drive 5 min to Seacliff beach and park in lower lot for easy access, however. The house itself is set up nicely for families or friends with the primary bedroom on main top floor, other bedrooms downstairs. Kitchen is well equipped. Even had coffee ready to go! We enjoyed the bbq as well. Being dog friendly was a big plus! We are seniors and there are a lot of stairs…a bit challenging bringing luggage and groceries up. Our dog was a bit hesitant with them too. All in all we would love to come back! Thank you to Mark for being very responsive when I had questions :-)
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive. Good location and comfortable beds. Great set up for families, even had a baby gate for the top of the stairs. Short walk through the neighborhood to the stairs that take you down to the ocean. Only downside (hence the 4 stars) was some ants in the house and the bbq did not work properly. There was ant spray but with a baby and a toddler, we chose not to use it. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a fantastic time at this lovely home! Kitchen was very well stocked and we were able to cook several meals with no issues. It was nice and clean upon our arrival and the host was extremely responsive anytime we needed something. Beds were comfortable, love the gated backyard for our dog to use and a short walk to the beach access. We loved being able to walk a short distance to several restaurants and a very yummy ice cream shop. Larger supermarket just on the other side of the highway plus lots more restaurants in that area as well. We would absolutely love to come back! Note for anyone who has not been to Aptos before: the beach access is a trail with quite a few stairs, but it has railings and a few places you could pause along the way for a beautiful view. If you are wanting a different way to access the beach you could drive to the Seacliff day use area for a fee and either park right next to the beach (if you're early enough) or park in the larger lot and have a walk down with fewer steps.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Rose by any other name...

Wonderful house, well furnished and clean, a short drive to just about anywhere you'd want to go, and a mere 5 minute walk to the beach down a lovely well maintained path. Mark was very responsive to any questions we had, we'd recommend the "Rose" to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The house was great EXCEPT for the rather steep, bare wood stairs leading from the front entrance up to the kitchen. This was difficult as we are senior citizens, and carrying all of our stuff up those stairs was a challenge! Even our older dog couldn't manage them. She ended up staying down by the front door the entire time we were there. AND renters should also be aware that the beach IS very nearby but getting there also involves many steps up and down a bluff...or you can pay 9 and drive down to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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