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Happy House by the Sea

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Exterior
Part of the driveway and side door entrance.
Exterior detail
Dining room to entry way
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 679.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Aptos, CA
  • Seacliff State Beach
    5 min walk
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
    11 min walk
  • Rio Del Mar Beach
    13 min walk
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    11 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Livingroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Dining
Exterior

About this property

Happy House by the Sea

Happy House is a charming 2 bedroom 1 bath Cottage just steps away to the entrance to Seacliff State Beach Park. At this time we are offering reservations that are 31+ days long. This is convenient for traveling nurses, working remote, extended vacations, families, retired guests or even locals remodeling their home that need safe temporary housing.

You have parking for up to 3 vehicles in our driveway. We have a fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker, stove/oven, refrigerator, cook ware and dishwasher. There is a washer & dryer for laundry and we provide linens and towels for the house, please bring your own beach towels.

We have upgraded fiber high speed wireless internet access, Direct TV, DVD and VCR with movies for kids. Happy House is less than a block to groceries, restaurants and shops. Amenities include gas log fireplace, a fenced back yard and charcoal barbecue.

Explore the natural beauty in our area along the coastline to the redwood forests and beyond. As our guest you have use of our Golden Poppy Annual Day Use Pass which gets you into many Northern California State Parks, State Beaches, State Reservoirs and premiere Redwoods for free. (Regularly $10 a day).

Seacliff State Beach Park is the home of the cement ship. It has picnic areas, fishing, visitor/learning center with information on the local fossils and history. There is also a paved pathway for walking or biking that leads to Rio Del Mar Beach. The beach and walking areas welcomes dogs on leash.

We are near the redwoods in Nisene Marks State park with great hiking and biking trails. We are 10 minute drive to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay Aquarium is about a 45 minute drive and Roaring Camp is about a 20 minute drive.

We have a relaxed, casual atmosphere. For small kids there are 2 booster seats for the kitchen table and beach toys. We have an assortment of children's books, mega-blocks, family board games, beach chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards you are welcome to use.

Happy House is a cozy home limited to 6 guests. The default rate includes 2 guests, additional guests are $5 a person per night. Friendly, well behaved pets who are a good fit with our pet rules are welcome at a $50 fee per pet which must be arranged in advance.

Some of our House Rules:
No Smoking
Check in any time after 4 PM.
Check out time is strict at 11 AM.
Quiet time is 10pm - 8am.
No large parties, maximum of 12 people on the property at all times. Maximum of 6 people overnight with additional person fee.
Turn off the heat and lights when you go out.
Fireworks are illegal in Santa Cruz County.
Trash and recyclables must be sorted and put in the provided covered containers.
Return keys to lock box when you check out.
No pets allowed on the property unless arranged in advance and pet fees have been paid.

Property manager

Emelia Nahinu

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kitchen booster seats, books, beach toys

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
$50 per pet, pet rules listed in Rental Agreement

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Aptos

Located in Aptos, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Seacliff State Beach - 5 min walk
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 13 min walk
  • Capitola Wharf - 5 min drive
  • New Brighton State Beach - 6 min drive
  • Capitola Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Garden - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy House by the Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Happy House by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy House by the Sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Happy House by the Sea located?

Located in the heart of Aptos, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Seacliff State Beach and Aptos History Museum. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Rio Del Mar Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jen J., Dallas, OR

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic beach area getaway
What a pleasant surprise this little beach house was…perfect sleeping configuration, cozy comfy beds, awesomely supplied kitchen, great backyard patio, and super convenient to walk on the beach or beach walk…we will return to this place for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B., Carmichael CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommended Great Location
This is a great smaller home located above Sea Cliff State Beach. I would say perfect for four guests and quite acceptable for six. We had six. Very old school in a good way. Not a super modern property and not a party destination if that is what you are looking for. The host was very easy to connect with. We would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Curt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time
Not easy finding house so close to the beach that will accept multiple Large dogs. Mexican restaurant, general store and ice cream. 1 block away. We did not do any cooking but it appears the house was well stocked with pans and utensils to do the basics if you wanted to cook. Hopefully we will be able to come back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
The house is a cozy place in a great location. We enjoyed relaxing in the backyard and walking down to the beach. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Happy House is in a great spot. Near the Highway and closer to the beach. Santa Cruz and all it had to offer is about 15 minutes away. It might take longer on heavy traffic days. The cottage is small but fit our family of six comfortably. The courtyard behind the cottage is inviting, but we didn’t have the time to enjoy it. We had a nice visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach getaway
Great location near beach, food, ice cream! Cute beach house! We really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Myself and my family stayed here last year, and came back just for the fact that this property is in an excellent location with a caring owner that is responsive to your needs! I’ll probably stay here again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great place to spend time!
Great location, clean and nice accommodations, great for small families!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim A., El dorado hills

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute little cottage
We had a wonderful time at the Happy House so close to the ocean and the little downtown area, would definitely come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

craig a.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Easy walk
Close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Had a great time the house was furnished with all that you needed and what was stated in the description of amenities. Very clean , and fun looking at the books and games.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Pat B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
cute beach house
Great location just a few steps to restaurants, store, ice cream shop and about a 5-minute walk to beach (the beach is downhill, but you can also drive to a parking lot if walking up and down a hill is an issue for you). Short drive to the magical Forest of Nisene Marks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eddielynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay.
This is a very cute and comfy house. Well equipped with everything we needed. Patio is fenced and great for our dogs. Small store close by, Snow-white restaurant and a few others. Seacliff state park is within walking distance, we also hiked State Park Nisene. Thank you, Happy House, for a wonderful and relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
It was a great stay; recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H., Rancho Cucamonga CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy House
The Happy House was perfect. We had a great time walking with ours dogs on the beach. Enjoyed the nearby restaurants and ice cream shop. Hope to return again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Our family spent a week here, it's right next to a nice beach and not far from a lot of good day trips. The house is cute and has a nice patio in back for kids to play on. I
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scot B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
Will definitely return. Loved my stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach stay
Very nice weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Calvin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute. Functional. Great Location.
Served our needs well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Enric Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Enjoyable Stay!
It was perfect for my wife and border collie. Close to the beach and convenient store.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break Getaway
Great experience, everything as expected. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway Place
We had a wonderful week at the beach. The house was perfect for the two of us! The kitchen was well stocked with essentials and the enclosed backyard was perfect for meals and to relax in. Looking forward to next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

ali k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home close to the beach!
This house was super cozy, the back patio was private and beautiful, and the walk to the beautiful beach was so easy. Perfect for our little family getaway, a short walk to restaurants and ice cream. We would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

sally D., Ridgefield,

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation
Happy house lived up to it’s name! We stayed here for 2 weeks. The location is perfect for shopping, exploring, hiking and biking. I took our 5 year old grandson up to the skate/play park 2 blocks away one morning. He had the time of his life running around the skate park like a ninja warrior! Safeway is 1/2 mile away and good restaurants are all around the area.
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming beach cottage
Location is great, a 5-10 minute walk from the beach, excellent dining in walking distance including Manuel’s Mexican restaurant and Mariannes’s ice cream. A relaxing beach getaway place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Emelia Nahinu

Host profile image
This home has been in our family over 60 years! We keep it available for family to visit and share it with guests like you. Many of the books, decorations and furnishings are from an older era, and may have special meaning to the family giving it a retro feel, we prefer to keep it this way. It is still important to us to keep up with home maintenance, appliances and comfort all which we hope you will find satisfactory.

Why they chose this property

This is an Eichler home built in the 30's and has been our family over 60 years. The front of the house has floor to ceiling windows which let in lots of natural light. Our yards have beautiful colors in the flowers. We love that our children and grandchildren can come and enjoy our beach house like we did as kids. We welcome you to come and enjoy it too.

What makes this property unique

Happy House is very close to the beach, at night we can hear the waves crashing upon the shore. We are also just a short walk to fantastic restaurants, ice cream, coffee shop, shopping, and a small grocery store. We have known this to be a safe, highly desirable neighborhood close to a lot, but usually peaceful and quiet at night.

Languages:

English
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