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9.2

Wonderful

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Fireplace

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

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Aptos, California

Rio Del Mar Beach1 min walk
Seacliff State Beach5 min walk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk12 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)86 min drive

Most relevant reviews

2/10 Terrible

Not recommended

Slawomir S.

Nov 26, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Picturesque Beach Front home

Permit 201119

This Beach Cottage is the ultimate gem for those seeking an unbeatable beachfront experience. From the moment you step inside, you'll be captivated by the charm and luxury it exudes.

The heart of this homes is its upgraded gourmet kitchen, featuring gleaming stainless steel appliances, a gas stove, and a convection oven. Luxurious tiled bathrooms, new hardwood floors, and beach-themed furniture in every room set the stage for a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Ceiling fans provide a gentle breeze, adding to the comfort of your stay.

With 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, this cottage comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests, making it perfect for family or group getaways.

But the real magic lies just beyond your doorstep – in five steps, you'll have your toes in the sand. The patio beckons you to enjoy outdoor living at its finest, with a BBQ for delicious al fresco dining, a dining table for leisurely meals, and a fire pit to gather around during enchanting evening gatherings.

For those seeking an elevated experience, there's a large rooftop deck where you can lounge in the coastal sunshine, embracing the gentle ocean breeze.

This home is thoughtfully equipped with all the amenities you need to host a memorable family beach party; just bring your bathing suits and towels, and you're all set. And after a day of sandy adventures, a new outdoor patio shower allows you to wash away the beach's embrace, leaving you refreshed and ready for more seaside fun.

Seize this incredible opportunity to experience the best of beachfront living at this delightful Beach Cottage, where the sand and surf are just steps away, and the memories you'll create will be cherished forever.

TOT Certificate #CO00115

Property manager

Bailey Property Management

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Aptos

Located in Aptos, this holiday home is near theme parks and on 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. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Aptos, California

What's nearby

Rio Del Mar Beach - 1 min walk
Seacliff State Beach - 5 min walk
Seascape Golf Club - 3 min drive
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 12 min drive
Capitola Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬17 min walk
‪Parish Publick House - ‬17 min walk
‪Venus Pie Trap - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Picturesque Beach Front home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Picturesque Beach Front home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Picturesque Beach Front home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Picturesque Beach Front home located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-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 2 miles (3 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Monique F.

18 May 2024

91st Birthday- Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed celebrating my dad's 91st birthday making special memories that we'll cherish. House was fantastic and made us feel comfortable and safe. Clean and well setup for everything we needed. We look forward to staying again soon.

2/10 Terrible

Slawomir S.

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Avoid this place

Not recommended

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M., Pahoa, Hawaii

15 Nov 2023

Breathtaking view!

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10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

23 Aug 2023

Great Small Home on the Island.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have rented this unit for the last 5 years. Some great upgrades have been done over the years. The most recent was new deck railing, lounge chairs, patio furniture and storm shutters. Bailey property manager was quick to resolve the lack of hot water.

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10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

25 July 2023

Aptos Fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our 38th year at 272 Beach. AlwaYs the best week of the year!!!! The house always has new surprises cozy just right for our family! So happy to find it saved from the storm. We loved having access be more private to the renters much safer for the grand kids. Looking forward to 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

6 July 2023

Beach House

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10/10 Excellent

Tonetta l., Oregon IL

21 Apr 2023

Fun time in CALIFORNIA

8/10 Good

Rebecca K., Redmond

17 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

This house suited the needs of our family of four very well. There is no private parking space but we always found a place right out the backdoor to park. Our stay was only a couple of months after the big storms that battered the coastline here so the beach wasn't quite as pristine as usual. The big bummer was that we did not have beach access from the patio due to ordinances from the local authorities. The concern being that the rock wall is unstable. It looked far from unstable to us. This wasn't the property manager's fault. However, it did impinge on the vacation experience not to be able to walk out to the beach as we had planned. The management company in general was a dream to work with and was incredibly helpful and responsive, really great. Unfortunately, the house next door was under construction for a lot of the week, which made being on the patio not very peaceful. The views are incredible, the kitchen well appointed and the location was good for us. Overall a very nice stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Roy B.

3 Mar 2023

Beach Drive paradise

Rating Details: The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beach Dr. In Aptos is less than 2 hours drive. The unit we stayed in was well equipped and was perfect for us. The view of Monterey Bay is literally feet away from the back door.

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8/10 Good

MARK G., Davis, CA

24 Feb 2023

The sound of the surf will lull you to sleep

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The only drawback to the experience was the fact that the owner has placed barriers and chains along three sides of the back porch, which is off-putting and a visual distraction. If you want an unimpeded view, stay elsewhere.

6/10 Okay

Susan H.

5 Dec 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Aptos beach apartment

Although this place was on the beach, it was the main walkway for people, so a lot of foot traffic. Bedroom situation was not ideal as all bedrooms were connected and center room had to walk through one of the other bedrooms to exit or use bathroom. Bedding was not clean. Blood on one of the pillows.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

12 Nov 2022

Rio del Mar

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Walk for miles on the beach right out your back door.Super cozy, make sure you love the ones you’re with.Every gadget needed in this well stocked kitchen.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Bradley W.

22 Sept 2022

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

Aptos in September

Enjoyed our stay and would do it again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

20 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good times with friends

We (3 old college women friends) had a great time. Access, communication, cleanliness, kitchen (small but chock full of everything), etc. all were good. Gave 3 stars for description and 4 overall instead of 5 due to lack of description for bedroom layout. The middle of the 3 bedrooms can only be accessed by going through one of the other bedrooms. Being long time friends this was fine for us but maybe not so great for 3 couples. Description should explain that whom ever is in the middle bedroom has to go through one of the other bedrooms to get in and out of the bedroom including to go to the bathroom (in the middle of the night).

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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8/10 Good

Karen T.

12 Aug 2022

Another great family vacation.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our 4th year renting this property. Improvements are very welcome. The addition of an outdoor shower is very much appreciated. Housekeeping does need to do a better job of mopping the floors through out the unit.

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10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

26 July 2022

Fun at the Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 38th year at this property! All the new upgraded makes it a very nice destination for my family!!! The outdoor shower returned GREAT!! Plus fans were helpful as it was quite warm this year! I recommend 272 for a small family cozy,clean,uptodate. We’ll be back next year. Always visit Pixie, went to The Mystery Spot, and The Santa Cruz Boardwalk! Would love if we didn’t have to share the walkway with bicycles can’t allow my granddaughters to play on the walk with the discourteous riders whisking bye. Not under your control just takes away from the beauty and peacefulness. See you next year.

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10/10 Excellent

Chris W., Modesto, CA

29 June 2022

Steps from the sand!

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H., Concord, CA

4 June 2022

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

Truly enjoyed our stay. Beautiful location.

Easy as 1 2 3

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Salida, CA

19 May 2022

Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful views. Very clean. Loved being able to step outside and have the ocean outside our door. Property management company very friendly. We appreciated the property management advising us of the potential evacuation for the tsunami. Looking forward to our next stay!

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10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

19 May 2022

OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: LYNETTE AND LISA COULDN'T HAVE BEEN NICER OR MORE HELPFUL. WE CHANGED PROPERTIES TO 435 BEACH DR DUE TO A SCHEDULING CONFLICT. THIS REVIEW IS ABOUT 435 BEACH DRIVE.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jana R., El Dorado Hills, Ca

24 Apr 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The property is perfect in every way. Right on the beach and in walking distance to restaurants and a corner store. Would definitely stay there again. Loved everything about it and was sad to leave.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen Q.

17 Mar 2022

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

Annual Get-together

What a delightful meeting place for our annual gathering of ladies from Tahoe area, SF Bay Area, Central Valley and SoCal. Though the weather was a bit on the chilly side, the beach still revived the soul!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

14 Mar 2022

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

Beautiful spot

Cozy and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela Y.

4 Mar 2022

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

Beautiful get away for two

Location of the property is amazing. Little market and deli a short walk from the house. We enjoyed the sunset from the second floor deck, and the next night sat by the fire pit.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy K., Sacramento

2 Mar 2022

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

Great location

Location was great, right on the beach. My mother has limited mobility, and she was able to get around great. We sat on the porch, every day to enjoy coffee or a meal. We loved talking to the walkers, we even made some new friends. the appliances were updated and it had some cute decorations. The only complaint I had is the twin beds are a bit hard and have flat pillows. Perhaps a pillow top on the beds and some new pillows would be an easy fix. I would definately return!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022