Bright, artsy, and cozy home 500 feet from the beach, 500 feet from the river

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A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a dining table with chairs, a fireplace, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A living room with a white railing, a brown sofa with blue cushions, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a patterned rug.
A dining area with a glass-top table, wooden chairs, and a painting on the wall.
A two-story building with a balcony, numbered 122 and 133, featuring a yellow door and an orange umbrella.
A dining area with a glass table, wooden chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Monterey Bay

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Aptos

Located in Rio del Mar, a neighbourhood in Aptos, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Monterey Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Aptos History Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafé - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos Aptos - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright, artsy, and cozy home 500 feet from the beach, 500 feet from the river pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Bright, artsy, and cozy home 500 feet from the beach, 500 feet from the river?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright, artsy, and cozy home 500 feet from the beach, 500 feet from the river?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright, artsy, and cozy home 500 feet from the beach, 500 feet from the river?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Bright, artsy, and cozy home 500 feet from the beach, 500 feet from the river located?

This family-friendly Aptos holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Rio Del Mar Beach and Monterey Bay. Seacliff State Beach and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 145 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home in aptos short walk to the beach. Large deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely condo, deck was great to enjoy the afternoons. Beach is only 2 short blocks away. Art is interesting, made me wonder who the artists is. I would recommend this condo to all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We loved this property. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is quiet, clean and comfortable. There was 2 days we never left the house/porch, and a couple days we left only to walk down to the restaurant . We look forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful hosts
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the proximity to the beach and the east of check-in and check out. Myriam was very helpful if they were in questions I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Love the location. Bedrooms are a bit small, but living room and deck are great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 2nd stay here. It's so comfortable and has a nice big deck. Our stay for the
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great trip

Great, cozy, comfortable place! Enjoyed the accommodations very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Good location, clean and comfortable. I would choose this rental again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We love the Coast Queen.

3rd time staying. We love the comfort of this house and the proximity to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good Stay

The property was clean, good kitchen and living space had plenty of room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and Quaint

Listening to the waves while sipping coffee on the deck will be a favorite memory!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Our family really enjoyed staying here. It is in a great location. Close to the beach as well as a coffee shop and a few other eateries. We loved being able to just walk everywhere. We also appreciated all the information given to us from the owner regarding the location and things to do nearby. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
I'm so glad you had a good stay, and I am always glad when people get something out of the booklet we put together. Hope you and yours can come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Beach Getaway

Great time spending a sunny winter-day at the beach. Great location! Home was nicely decorated, comfortable and beachy. I appreciated the check in emails from the owner, the easy/secure parking and large outdoor deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great little get away for family and paws!

We really enjoyed our weekend at the Coastal Queen! Very clean, comfortable, and in a great location by some of the best beaches, Seacliff and New Brighton! If you like to walk, enjoy the beach, and like to have your pup with you, then a stay here is a win-win-win! Thanks to the owners for making it such a pleasant time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
So glad you had a great stay, and thanks for leaving the place in such great shape!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Santa Cruz

Very comfortable home great location and very quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, and roomy unit

Very comfortable for a family or couple (two bathrooms).Walkable to beach in quiet neigborhood.Met all our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simple & satisfactory!

Great location to beach, cute and tidy home; love the local recommendations in the guest book. Thanks for a good time!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So close to the beach!

The house is very nice. So close to the beach. Has everything you need for a comfortable stay. And the owner is quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for a small family

This is a cute little place that is great for a small family. The owners are wonderful and responsive to questions. It has great appliances and a well stocked kitchen for making all your family meals on vacation. A very short (and flat) walk to the beach is definitely a plus for us with kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thanks Coby! So glad you were able to stay here a second time, and can't wait for the third!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous house near the beach

My husband and 2 teens and dog and I had a fantastic stay at this house. It’s very close to the beach, has everything you could need, and is quiet and comfortable. A great value for this amazing neighborhood! We’d love to come back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Thank you Deborah, so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Retreat

There was plenty of room to spread out. I appreciated the heater in the master bedroom. It was very comfortable and super close to the beach and coffee shop!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aptos visit

Very clean. Easy walk to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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