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Luxurious, Spacious, Great Views, Minutes to Ocean

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Seacliff State Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Seascape Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

+2
3 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Luxurious, Spacious, Great Views, Minutes to Ocean

Permit #191307. Luxurious, Unique & Spacious Home with Great Views is 4 Minute Walk to Ocean! Modern style and upgrades abound in this comfortable, spotless, sparkly home. Spacious home with great floor plan. Lovely, private backyard.

Wonderful, quiet and safe beach neighborhood. All the benefits of a great Seacliff location without any of the traffic. Seacliff offers so much for your beach getaway. Marianne’s ice cream, great restaurants, coffee shops, and a groceries are all with a 10 minute walk.

Gorgeous, super clean, and extremely well located home in the best neighborhood in Seacliff. Fall asleep to the sounds of the ocean waves crashing, wake up to the beautiful views.

The spectacular kitchen and dining space is the heart of the home. The huge granite kitchen island will be your perfect gathering place for coffee and cocktails and everything in between. Gather together under the crystal chandeliers, cook a great meal on the Italian stove and take in the views of the beautiful oak trees in the backyard. Or bring in something delicious from the many great restaurants just minutes away.

The open and spacious floor plan connects the kitchen, dining island, a living room and family room so that everyone can be together but not crowded. There is even a little quite sitting area upstairs for anyone looking to enjoy a quite cup of coffee or a romantic glass of wine while overlooking the ocean.

Downstairs features two bedrooms and two full bathrooms, beautifully remodeled with solid hardwood floors, quality furnishings, and lots of sparkle.

Upstairs you'll find another bedroom, game area and private living room and an additional full bath. The windows and skylights create a sunny and joyful space and the view of the oak trees creates a bright tree-house feeling. There is even an ocean view!

The backyard has a great deck and lots of room to relax. Grill something tasty or just sit and take in the fresh ocean air.

Four minute walk to the ocean cliffs. Sit on a bench, watch the sunset, enjoy whales breaching and birds and dolphins playing. Another five minutes and your toes can be in the sand at Seacliff State Beach, Rio Del Mar "Platform" beach, and the famous cement ship. This is a perfect quiet home just waiting for you to make great beach memories.

Please keep in mind, this is not a home for parties or noisy celebrations. In respect of our neighbors and our very quiet neighborhood, no amplified music outside, no noisy games outside, no heavy drinking, etc.. There are great places for that type of fun, our home is not that place. Fireworks are explicitly forbidden in the County of Santa Cruz. Guests who create a disturbance for our neighbors will be asked to leave without a refund. $500 fee for any pets.

You will be renting the entire home except the laundry room and the garage which are not included.

I'm always available. My home is just a quarter mile away! But one quick text or call and I'll be right there.

Seacliff offers so much for your beach getaway. Marianne’s ice cream, great restaurants, coffee shops, and a grocery store are all with a 10 minute walk. The iconic cement ship is just a few minutes away. And Seacliff is one of the best stretches of beach on the Monterey Bay. You can walk for miles in either direction.

Property manager

Alla Zeltser
Premier Host

Languages

English, Russian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

About the area

Aptos

Located in Aptos, this holiday home is by the sea. 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.
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Seacliff State Beach - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Seascape Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • New Brighton State Beach - 10 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Capitola Beach - 15 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 46 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee and Tea - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious, Spacious, Great Views, Minutes to Ocean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious, Spacious, Great Views, Minutes to Ocean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious, Spacious, Great Views, Minutes to Ocean?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious, Spacious, Great Views, Minutes to Ocean located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Seacliff State Beach and Rio Del Mar Beach. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Aptos History Museum 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. 28 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

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

Family get together

Ahhh..great visit with family. What a home and location. The house and furnishings were more than expected. Communication with the property owners were right on. Huge gathering table in the kitchen area made it easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy V.

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

Lovely place, great location

Loved the house, and the location. It could use more seating in the front room and by the TV - we were trying to watch TV and play games as a family (6 of us), but that meant some people had to sit on the floor. Other than that, we loved the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

René P.

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

Aptos trip

We enjoyed our stay. It was overall a great stay. Easy walk to the beach. Awesome kitchen for family gathering. Location was good for us since our family lives in Aptos. All the bathrooms were nice. The downstairs shower head was only a hand held wand. It worked well. We went out to eat a lot, and, never had a chance to use the grill outside. Easy to use lock on front door. Lots of parking for our cars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Santa Cruz / Winchester Mystery House

Property was spotless with plenty of room for 5 adults and 3 perfect grandchildren. Location was in a quiet safe neighborhood within walking distance of shops and restaurants. House was stocked with everything needed for cooking and BBQ. Only issue was no washer/dryer and hot tub was not available for use. Great place, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Relaxing girls weekend

We had a wonderful and relaxing girls weekend at this property. Beautiful home: clean, pretty, spacious... the backyard is gorgeous! Walking distance to the beach and food. Would totally stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Costantino C.

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

Beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood

Had a wonderful stay! Lots of beds and a great backyard
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

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

Wedding week

Terrific place to stay for the week. Close to wedding events for us. The house is very comfortable and lovely. Alla was a great host. Will definitely keep them in mind for future visits.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia F.

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

Aptos Beauty

This is was great for all 6 adults - but can sleep six. Everything was there that we needed. Walkable to the beach! Loved our week long stay! Our host was great - thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Solid choice- listing oversold the place a bit

Family vacation with my family (two very young kids) and my sister’s family (two school aged kids) to the Santa Cruz area. Clean, good location, easy access to everything in Aptos. Hosts were very kind and responsive. Photos make place look more spacious/luxurious then we felt it ended up being. Kitchen cook ware could be better-limited options& quality. Did not feel like the dining table (center kitchen island) was great for smaller kids but we managed. Probably a better place for adults only. Be aware: no laundry/drying technically included in the rental! Host unlocked laundry room during our stay and allowed us to use (we were there 5 nights with kids) which was very kind but I was surprised it wasn’t included.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Perfect Coastal Home

We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful spacious home, perfect for our party of 6. Very clean and a great location with the beach and restaurants just a few minutes away. Thank you Alla for providing such a wonderful place in beautiful Aptos. We will definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten S.

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

Girls weekend fun!

We had an absolute blast in this property. Super location, easy instructions and communication with home owner. We had everything we needed! Plan to book again next year. Thanks Alla & Nicholas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daryl M.

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

Great property for central coast vacation

We all enjoyed our stay here, lovely home in a great town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

terawat k.

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

Cozy house in a very convenience location.

Cozy, charming house with a nice yard! Awesome location; 10 minutes walk to the beach, ice cream shop and the restaurants. It’s our first time in Aptos and we had a great time. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

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

Great house with plenty of room.

Large house with lots of backyard. Great climate but not right on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

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

Beautiful space!

My family came from the East Coast to visit with me so we needed a large place close to the water to stay. The ocean was the perfect distance away. We walked there almost every day. The property owner or manager was fast to respond and help when we found out the access code had changed without her knowledge. She was super friendly and even dropped off a wine opener when the one at the space had broken. Thats a great service! Defiantly recommend a space to stay with family and friends. As long as you plan on being respectful to the close by neighbors. The house is in a neighborhood so of course being respectful and no loud music or parties is expected. Nice back area with some views too! Thanks so much!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

kim b.

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

Great Place

We had a great time. House was clean and comfortable. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Tammy D.

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

Just a summary

The house is beautiful. I wish they had a little more kid friendly dishes. I think the neighbors are using the trash cans, they were full when we arrived. The outside furniture could have been cleaner, we didn’t use it because of spider webs. But overall it is a beautiful place and I am glad I was able to rent it for my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kori K.

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

Beautiful

Our stay was short but oh so comfortable and memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

cindy C.

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

Lovely home near the ocean in Aptos

Loved the home, especially the back yard. We spent most of our time there. There are three separate seating areas and lovely live oak trees gracing the yard. Up on a hillside, you can look over the surrounding area. The house was as expected from the photos. The layout and room sizes were ample. Missed a dining room table, but we made do with the table in the yard., where our party of seven gathered for meals. We left a couple items in the home and the host was very kind and responsive and returned them via UPS promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie K.

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

Peaceful and restorative respite

The house, backyard and view were tranquil. It perfectly suited our family of 6 that included 2 young kids, 1 grandparent, an uncle and 2 parents. We enjoyed gathering in the spacious kitchen for meals, movie night in living room, and coffee on the deck. There's a secret tree covered walkway with stairs that takes you down to the beach. We hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful home. Beautiful back yard
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

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

Beautiful getaway

My husband and I met up with friends for the weekend. The home is very clean and well kept, the backyard is beautiful. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Kelly N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Listing could use an update

Listing should state TV downstairs has no cable or internet connection to stream. Constant construction noise during the day from several neighbors. The weeds in back yard not tended to this year. No beach access without a 13 minute brisk walk. 8 wine glasses missing. Kitchen hot water on demand loose. It was clean. Property manager extremely responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jayson K.

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

Aptos Getaway

We travelled with another family of 3 and the house was perfect for our needs. One family upstairs and my family stayed in the bedrooms on the main floor. We spent a lot of quality time in the open kitchen/sitting room space, and the deck and backyard area is great as well! Location wise, the property is GREAT, close to restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Silviya A.

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

Beautiful and clean house

We loved our stay there. We were 2 families for 3 nights. Big and comfortable house. The only reason I am not rating 5 stars is we did not have an access to the laundry room. If you are staying for more than 3 nights 2 families make sure you get an extra towels. We did use our own beach towels for the beach. But still with Covid we wanted at least wash them.

About the host

Hosted by Alla Zeltser

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I've lived in Aptos for over 25 years and love this perfect beach neighborhood. This home offers a perfect combination of privacy while still being in the heart of this amazing beach community.

Why they chose this property

The amazing kitchen! The views! Super clean! The skylights and windows make it feel like being in a tree house but with all the comforts of a great home. The neighborhood is safe and quite. All locals and families. Love the peace and quiet here. All the benefits of being at Seacliff Beach and none of the traffic!

What makes this property unique

Awesome kitchen is perfect for cooking together, open floor plan for gathering together. Chandeliers, sparkle, stylish touches. Fantastic views of old oaks and Rio Del Mar.

Languages:

English, Russian

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests