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Suzanne H.
30 Sept 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bad experience
Suzanne H.
Stayed 32 nights in Aug 2023
Apartment
Live, Work & Play by the Beach...
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Reviews
2.02.0 out of 10
1 bedroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
- Kitchenette
- Outdoor barbecue
- Free Wi-Fi
- Barbecue
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Explore the area
Aptos, CA
- Cabrillo CollegePlace, Cabrillo College3 min walk
- Seacliff State BeachPlace, Seacliff State Beach19 min walk
- Rio Del Mar BeachPlace, Rio Del Mar Beach2 min drive
- San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)63 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Common area 1
1 Double Futon
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchenette
About this property
Live, Work & Play by the Beach...
What a great space for Stay , Work and Play by the Beach! Comfortable & private . Walk to New Brighton Beach, Capitola or Sea Cliff Beach. Bike & Hike in Nisene Marks. Meet with clients or just enjoy a private sunny space to stay in Aptos.
Our unique space is comfortably set up for an individual or couple Work, play and stay on beautiful Monterey Bay. A very unique sunny Aptos location.
Minutes to access to Capitola Beach, Seacliff Beach, New Brighton State Beach, Seascape. Easy access to Highway 1 N and S. Restaurants, Shopping, Movie Theater, Golfing, Hiking, Biking, Farmers Market and Santa Cruz
Biking & Hiking at Nisene Marks State Park where giant coastal redwoods are abound.
With just a short walk you will be on journey to the ocean through 66 acres of natural beauty. When the ocean tides are low you can also experience walking on the beach to Capitola by the Sea or Aptos Seacliff State Beach (See map picture)
Private entry with code access.
Wifi, Refrigerator, Coffeemaker and more....
***No shared space***
Our unique space is comfortably set up for an individual or couple Work, play and stay on beautiful Monterey Bay. A very unique sunny Aptos location.
Minutes to access to Capitola Beach, Seacliff Beach, New Brighton State Beach, Seascape. Easy access to Highway 1 N and S. Restaurants, Shopping, Movie Theater, Golfing, Hiking, Biking, Farmers Market and Santa Cruz
Biking & Hiking at Nisene Marks State Park where giant coastal redwoods are abound.
With just a short walk you will be on journey to the ocean through 66 acres of natural beauty. When the ocean tides are low you can also experience walking on the beach to Capitola by the Sea or Aptos Seacliff State Beach (See map picture)
Private entry with code access.
Wifi, Refrigerator, Coffeemaker and more....
***No shared space***
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadlock
About the area
Aptos
Located by the sea, this apartment is in Seacliff, a neighbourhood in Aptos. 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.
Aptos, CA
What's nearby
- Cabrillo College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Potbelly Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- New Brighton State Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Seacliff State Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- Rio Del Mar Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
- Morgan Hill Station - 49 min drive
- Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
- Loft Coffee - 4 min drive
- Poki Bowl - 3 min drive
- Whale City Bakery Bar And Grill Aptos - 2 min drive
- The Farm Bakery Café & Gifts - 4 min drive
- Peet's Coffee - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Live, Work & Play by the Beach... pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Live, Work & Play by the Beach...?
As of 26 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Live, Work & Play by the Beach... on 28 Apr 2026 start from AU$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.
What time is check-in at Live, Work & Play by the Beach...?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Live, Work & Play by the Beach...?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Live, Work & Play by the Beach... located?
Located in Seacliff, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Cabrillo College, New Brighton State Beach and Potbelly Beach. Seacliff State Beach and Aptos History Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2023
We were really sorry for what happened here. I guess it was inexperience of setting up page. Somehow the website was set for an instant booking . There was no communication prior from Suzanne being charged from VRBO. For anyone out there booking I would suggest making contact with the host prior to booking . Especially if your are booking a few days before your trip. I still do not know how the site was setup to allow an instant book with no contact with us. We are Super hosts with Airbnb and have never had anything happen like this. Again sorry for your experience. It will not happen again.
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Hosted by JR
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Why they chose this property
Private Beach located with a 10 min walk through state park property
What makes this property unique
The Beaches and Privacy.
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