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Cheerful 2 Bedroom Cottage Near the Beach

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Living area
Interior
Interior
Our master bedroom with hybrid queen mattress, ceiling fan, lots of closet space
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Seacliff State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Seascape Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Meditation Loft

2 Single Beds

Second Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Beach Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bedroom ½ Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cheerful 2 Bedroom Cottage Near the Beach

A lovely remodeled a-frame cottage just a few minutes away from beach and redwood forest. Stay in our Aptos cottage to connect with nature while working remotely, commuting, working locally, writing your novel, or a flexcation. If you are staying at our cottage for needed rest and tranquility, the beach is the best place to walk. Some perks: home office, wood burning fireplace, large smart TV's, elegant shower, laundry room, and external beach bathroom. Walk, run or bike to the beach or forest every day. Read a book from our large library or watch movies on the smart TV near the modern wood burning stove. Cook up a gourmet dinner on the ceramic glass cooktop. Put pure filtered water in your morning coffee. There is even a public golf course down the road. Aptos is the most beautiful and undeveloped beach in California, and minutes away from everything you might need. Markets, shopping, restaurants all in easy reach.

Property manager

Rachel

Languages

English, Polish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 1:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Additional cleaning will apply.
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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
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 in Aptos, this cottage is near the beach. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Seascape Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • New Brighton State Beach - 11 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Capitola Beach - 16 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee and Tea - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheerful 2 Bedroom Cottage Near the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cheerful 2 Bedroom Cottage Near the Beach?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cheerful 2 Bedroom Cottage Near the Beach?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Cheerful 2 Bedroom Cottage Near the Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Rio Del Mar Beach and Seacliff State Beach. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Aptos History Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce K., Santa Cruz, CA

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

Lovely Beach House

Clean and cozy beach house. Very well appointed and just a few blocks from the beach. Nice decks for spending time on, and laundry facilities available, as well as beach chairs, boogie boards, games, books, an office nook, and wet bar, and even a guitar! Parking is a little tricky and the street is a bit busy because this is a popular area! Take a short walk to the beach or to Seacliff State Park. Very short drive to grocery stores, nice restaurants, and easy access to the freeway.
Stayed 33 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

Great work from “home” spot

We had a great stay here for the month of September. The house is only a half mile to the beach so we easily walked there daily in the morning and often again for the sunset. There is a little coffee shop, restaurant, deli and market right at the beach. The house itself was great. We used the office area and also set up in the bunk room for two work from home areas. The garden was nice for outdoor lunches and there is a grill there as well. The kitchen is adequate- small, but very workable. Plenty of bathroom space, especially with the extra beach bathroom. The thing that sets this unit apart is the wonderful hospitality of the owners. They were so responsive and made everything so easy. They also left a lovely welcome basket. We highly recommend and will look to stay again next year.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonia A.

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

Best Rental; clean, comfortable and close to beach! Look no more!

This is one of the best rental experiences my wife and I have ever experienced. The family is so lovely to work with and they are so sweet and accommodating. We are a local Santa Cruz couple and we’re in the process of remodeling our home and of course due to the contractor issues it took longer; so we extended our stay six weeks. The owners were so accommodating to us, and so sensitive and compassionate. We loved living here and we loved spending our holidays here as well. The home has everything we needed and more; the bed was very comfortable and there was plenty of room for our adult children when they came to visit. We walked the beach every single morning, and every single night for the sunset. The neighbors are very nice and we felt safe in the neighborhood. There is the vacation rental behind the home and people came and went; but for the most part they were fine. It was a wonderful and ideal home to live for us for four months. We’ve even decorated with winter solstice lights and a tree because we were there over the holidays. It made me wish we had bought a home walkable near the beach in Aptos. We were lucky enough to live there before we lost the Sea Cliff Pier and so I have lots of photos that I took of sunsets with the pier. The communication with the owners were spot excellent. The family is people that we would like to be friends with.The home is lovely and has a sweet charm to it and the wi fi was great. Great front porch.
Stayed 98 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Great location close to beach

Fabulous location near to beach, golf and restaurants. Fully equipped and clean house with BBQ. Internet connection was very good and linking TV to streaming services was easy and seamless.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

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

So charming!

I stayed here for 35 days and honestly enjoyed every part of this house. The upgrades to the bathrooms and kitchen were flawless. The house has so much charm. The neighbors were all very pleasant and I honestly felt as if I was at a home I could live in forever. Yonah was always quick to respond to questions and was just wonderful to deal with. I recommend this beautiful home for those looking to relax, find some peace and be walking distance to the beach. Simply fantastic.
Stayed 36 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rachel

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Our families have been in Northern California since 1970, and we fell in love with Santa Cruz, Aptos and Monterey Bay. My wife is a UCSC graduate as well! We are employed full time in communal and pastoral work. We live part time in a studio above the garage.

Why they chose this property

Great energy. Great location. Great hosts :-). We have owned this home for more than two decades. We love coming to our Aptos hideaway to vacation and recharge, and hope you will too!

What makes this property unique

The Aptos Hideaway has modern necessities and conveniences, while retaining the charm and feel of a California coastal a-frame. The house was renovated over the last couple of years and is great for individuals, couples, or families. It's an amazing place to stay any time of year. Minimum rental period is 30 days.

Languages:

English, Polish
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