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Aptos Ocean / Bayview Cottage near beaches. Pets & parking. Walkable to beach

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
    8 min walk
  • Cabrillo College
    14 min walk
  • Seacliff State Beach
    11 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    16 min drive

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About the area

Aptos

With a stay at this cottage in Aptos, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This cottage is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Capitola Beach and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Mystery Spot.

What's nearby

  • Cabrillo College - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 9 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 11 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Capitola Beach - 14 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 46 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee and Tea - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Aptos Ocean / Bayview Cottage near beaches. Pets & parking. Walkable to beach

Cozy and roomy 1 B.R. attached Cottage with private exterior deck w/ fire pit with views from Santa Cruz to Monterey. Greet the day with coffee and pastries and end your adventure with wine and views.
L.R. w/ Sofa Bed (queen), new kitchen, bath & cozy bedroom with queen bed. (Let us know if you need the sofa bed for bedding)

We want you to have a relaxing time, wo we are no 'rigid' on check in & check out.
please let us know if you wish to 'check-in' or 'depart' later.

Sunrise on the semi-private deck Monterey Bay views & lovely sunsets.

Please let us know you are bringing a Pet.
Many sites like Expedia, disable the "Pet Fee".
We allow well behaved and well groomed pets. There is a $ 50.00 per stay for pets.
We will add this $ 50.00 pet cleaning fee upon your arrival if the 'pet fee' did not option did not function.
At times the VRBO site is not functioning correctly as the pet option is not working.
If you plan on bringing 'well behaved' & well groomed' pets, please let us know.
We will add this $ 50.00 pet cleaning fee upon your arrival if the 'pet fee' did not option did not function.
Please insure that the 'Pet fee' did function. If it did not, we will collect the $50.00 pet cleaning fee upon your arrival.
Sorry to belabor this $ 50.00 Pet fee, but we want to make it clear and not a surprise should the $ 50.00 fee need to be added to your stay.
Thank you.

We have a surfboard & boogie boards. Please let us know if you wish to use these.
Also available are Monterey Bay Aquarium passes (2) & State Park pass.
Please let us know if you wish to use these.

Walk to Seacliff Beach, (1.4 mi), Manuels, famous Mexican Restaurant (1.1 mi) stroll to Cafe Sparrow, french inspired (1.2 mi)
Wineries, breweries, bakeries, great dining from burgess, seafood, Italian, Mexican, French country, and many more with a vibrant arts scene.
The Cottage is a refreshing and unplugged slice of paradise
No dishwasher
Small b.r. w/ q. bed
W/D
Off street parking
Handicap access to cottage. Not the shower.
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Walk to:
Seacliff Beach, (1.4 mi.)
Home of the Palo Alto, the WWII cement ship that has been ravaged by the ocean.
Along the way is Manuels, renowned Mexican Restaurant. (1.1 mi.)
Companion Bakeshop, Pacific Coffee Roasting Co., Zameen, (coffee, light breakfast, pastries, baked goods, Mediterranean lunch / dinner) 0.4 mile
Whale City Bakery, Bar & Grill, 7941 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 ( .7 mile)
Peets Coffee & Starbucks across the street
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Aptos Cottage is Clean Air Home.
Please, no Smoking, vaping, incense, candles, scented candles, or any other smoke emitting or scent emitting activity of any kind home. All smoking, vaping, burning, or scents (candles or incense), etc. must be done outside and far away from the home. Thank you for your understanding. We wish to keep the home neutral for all guests to enjoy.
We can smell smoking vaping, incense, scented candle, etc when used / burned in home. You credit card will have an additional charge of % 400.00 to $ 1,000.00
So, PLEASE, no Smoking, vaping, incense, candles, scented candles, or any other smoke emitting or scent emitting activity

If you are unable to be a guest & respect these rules, Please, do not reserved the Cottage.
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Only the guests you note in your 'booking' are permitted. Should you invite clubs, groups, host a large gathering or party, etc.., impacts the home's water, power, garbage & sewer systems. This is not permitted.
Please, only the guests in your booking are permitted to be on the property or in the home.
Please do not reserve the Cottage with the intent to invite many otherpeople to be with you for a party or some kind of event. You're more than welcome to have visitors.
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Our AirBandb reviews.;
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Ivette C 5 Star;
Joes place was so beautiful, I literally loved washing dishes with the view.. my daughter loved her “new home” as it had princess chairs and her bed was so comfortable!! Joe was amazing words cannot describe how kind he was.. I wasn’t there all the time due to work but I enjoyed it when I had the chance.. I highly recommend it and will definitely return ❤️..

Dave / October 2023 4.5 Star;
Joe and Melody have a gorgeous home, and the attached, private cottage is a lovely place to stay. Everything we needed was provided and the outdoor seating / BBQ area is just beautiful. I would recommend this lovely place.

MaryJane / September 2023 5 Star;
Joe is a great communicator and provided clear information and ideas of surrounding area. The cottage was up-to-date, organized, full amenities as described. Nice setting with outdoor patio. We were there for overnight only so did not use all the amenities provided. Cottage is quiet and very comfortable. I would return easily and overall very pleased with this booking.

Eugene / September 2023 5 Star;
Joe's cottage house has a nice view and nice landscaping. He allowed me to check in early!!

Joanna / August 2023 5 Star;
Fantastic stay! Spacious and clean, with an outdoor patio. Very generous hosts.

Amber / July 2023 5 Star;
We had a fun time staying here on our family vacation. Our 2 little ones fit wonderfully on the convertible couch at bedtime. And we felt the house was close to everything we wanted to see, but tucked away enough to be peaceful and comfortable. It had everything we needed for our stay.

Oindrila / July 2023 5 Star;
Nice place to stay. everything is nearby but far from public noise. Monterey aquarium pass got received. Excellent stay. Kitchen has all the basic amenities but not all fully equipped kitchen. Excellent stay.

Nicholette / June 2023 4.5 Star;
This was our first Airbanb experience and it was great. Joe was a great communicator and the space was very clean and comfortable. It was stocked with more than we could need. The three of us and our dogs had a great stay. It was a really quick drive to the beach and great restaurants. Beautiful town and you can tell Joe and Melody take great pride in their home.

Max / June 2023 5 Star;
Good experience. It can be easy to miss the driveway on first pass but easy after that.
Only critique is small: the bathroom is connected to the bedroom with no door in between. It would be nice to have a closing door to separate those spaces, especially if people are staying on the pullout couch too
Joe was very friendly and responsive. The internet was out for a few days which made it hard to do work, but Joe made a small reimbursement to compensate.
Very clean please and easy access to Santa Cruz, Aptos, Monterey, etc and with great views from the neighborhood

Andrew / June 2023 4.5 Star;
Great spot for a family as the bathroom is open to main bedroom.

Michael / June 2023 5 Star;
Joe is very nice and flexible. Perfect place for one night.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Joe & Melody Callero

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Composting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: Pet; well behaved and well groomed No bad behavior

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Aptos Ocean / Bayview Cottage near beaches. Pets & parking. Walkable to beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool Vibes All The Way!
It’s a very welcoming place. The furnishings and the cottage itself are beautiful with a wonderful beach vibe. The hosts were attentive and thoughtful. I definitely give this property a 5 out of 5!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kat S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean little cottage
The cottage was quiet, clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and relaxing
Great place, very clean and had everything you needed, I highly recommend it to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomislav G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place in Aptos
Perfect vacation place, everything was sparkling clean and well stocked with all essentials. Perfect location, close to beach and hiking trails, stores, and everything else that you may need. Joe and Melody are perfect hosts, always there when needed, very responsive and helpful. We are definitely coming back there in near future. Thank you Joe and Melody!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

dr d.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful little cottage for 2-3 people
This was a great place to stay (Aptos), close to Capitola, Santa Cruz, Moss Landing, etc. The property owners were compassionate and kind. The cottage has a beautiful kitchen and the hosts thought of everything you'd need to make breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The main bedroom is a roomy full-size bed; the couch pulls out to a queen. On this trip, we visited a few state parks and the Monterey Bay Aquarium with passes generously provided by our hosts. The neighborhood is nice and quiet. The beach is walkable for a fitness walk, but it is too far a walk to carry everything you might have in your car for the day.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the cottage
Nice property, enjoyed our stay. Great location, quiet and secluded neighborhood. Aptos is right down the hill. Nicene Marks state park is walkable from here. Cottage is well-stocked and clean. We deployed the kids on the pull-out couch and floor and that worked well. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage, Joe is a great host. They generously share their guest passes for the aquarium and state park, which saved us some money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
Lovely cottage in a perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The ideal stay
My husband, son, dog and I stayed at the cottage for two nights while visiting the Santa Cruz area. While the rest of our party chose to stay at a nearby hotel, we decided on the cottage and I am delighted we did. It is clean, spacious and there are thoughtful details throughout the space. The property is serene and private. The property owner Joe was very attentive and accommodating. Over all, it was an ideal stay for my family. I highly recommend it to others and would definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect mini getaway
We stayed in the area while our kids were at a local camp. We really enjoyed lounging in the bay window, sitting under the pergola, appreciating all the plants & garden & koi. It was serene and just right!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great comfortable place
Beautiful setting, view, and exceptional landscaping. Nice modern functional kitchen. Joe was a great host, accomodating to our needs. Three of us really enjoyed our 3 night stay there. Would stay there again if back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage was just perfect for our weekend stay. It was spotless inside & the bed was very comfy. Grocery store was close by too. We enjoyed choosing a movie from the huge CD library. Might be a little old school now, but we loved it! Joe responded quickly to messages sent. Cant wait to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay
Joe was an excellent host and great communicator. Got an email from him early the day of check in that place was ready and we could check in early. The only issue I have is saying place is ocean view is a bit of a stretch. You can see the ocean on the horizon through the trees etc. There is no real view. You will be in your car to go to beach and restaurants as its beyond what most people would walk. Its 30 plus minutes to walk to beach and if you wanted a chair or cooler or any such thing its just not something you would walk especially back to the house at top of a relatively large hill. The place was quite nice, Joe was great but the location was less than ideal as we would have loved to be able to park the car and walk places and its a stretch to say that is really doable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
This is a lovely little cottage. One bedroom, very loved hide a bed in the living area. It’s clean and well appointed, and best of all they allow us to have our golden retriever stay. We enjoyed the proximity to the beach. Just a short little drive. Our dog got to run off leash at the beach, and we enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Manual’s Mexican restaurant, The price was very reasonable. We hope to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable
The property is bright, clean, and comfortable. The peek a boo view of the bay was beautiful! The art work on walls is gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Diana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Diana G
We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little overnight stay
The unit is super cute, clean and updated, beach theme throughout, very cozy. Beautiful view of the ocean from the unit and the little patio out front. Very close to the beach and shopping, coffee or restaurants, I would definitely recommend it to anyone. A few things of note that wouldn't change my mind or review; water pressure in the shower is minimal at best, barely a stream. No heat in the unit although it didn't get too cold and there is a space heater if needed. And parking with a smaller car is fine but don't expect to get a truck or full size SUV into the designated parking spot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
This is such a nice place. The neighborhood is lovely for walking around. The cottage is so clean. The hosts clearly put thought into the comfort of their guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas stay at cottage
Very clean, roomy, and well appointed cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023