Aptos-Santa Cruz~Ocean Front Beach House

What a beautiful home! The views were spectacular, beach access was easy, the neighborhood is a lovely place to take a stroll with a nice mix of restaurants to walk to. Rooms were comfortable and kitchen was well stocked with essentials. It was so hard to leave!

Lovely, comfortable, serene spot to enjoy being close to the ocean. Ideal location for Sea Cliff Beach area and for listening to the ocean all day. Beds are comfortable, kitchen is well-equipped, great outdoor spaces, and the house has charm. One of the bathrooms could be a bit small for a large adult.

The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed to prepare & serve meals. The view of the ocean is amazing.

We booked this last-minute and were so pleased with the home. Great location, beautiful view, comfortable furniture, and clean home. Highly recommend.

It had everything you would want and need and much more. Cozy feeling, awesome view, great location. Would stay again.

The house was fantastic and well outfitted. We really enjoyed our stay. The patio had such amazing views and really allowed us to fully enjoy the beach experience. Our host was great and quickly responded to the one question we had. Highly recommend this home and hope to return for another visit next year

The kitchen has everything one would need. Great fireplace. New BBQ. Beautiful views.For some reason we didnt get the door code so we had to contact VRBO. A bit difficulty with them but the Host came through by 4pm If was our second time here. We love the place

This home was perfect and you couldn't ask for a better view and weather! I would definitely rent it again. Location is easy to find and communication was available with the property manager. You won't regret coming here!

Absolutely beautiful location, mesmerizing view, well appointed kitchen, comfortable beds

Wonderful stay at a beautiful location!

The view was amazing! The house wasn’t as clean as we would’ve hoped. The oven was very dirty and the floors had crumbs on them. There was hair in the sinks and some of the dishes didn’t look clean. All the outdoor patio furniture was dirty and had cobwebs all over them. We would stay again but hopefully they can find better cleaners.

We’ve stayed in over 40 short-term rentals as a family, and this one may just be our favorite yet.Perched on a cliff in Aptos with sweeping ocean views, the home feels like a cozy log cabin tucked away in nature (it felt like Post Ranch Inn but actually way better) — yet you’re only steps from local shops, restaurants, and highway access. The balance between total privacy and convenience is hard to beat.The view is truly something special. Watching the sun hit the historic cement ship throughout the day was mesmerizing — it felt like a living art installation, especially with the pier now gone and the ship appearing to float in the open ocean. We never got tired of just staring out the window.The home itself was the star of the show. It was warm, inviting, very clean, and had a truly unique charm that made us feel instantly at home. The beds were incredibly comfortable — we slept in until 10 AM every morning, something that rarely happens when we travel. That says everything about how peaceful and relaxing the space is.The host was responsive, helpful, and welcoming. We had hoped to extend our stay, but the house was already booked — no surprise there! We can’t wait to return. This will absolutely be our go-to spot whenever we’re back in the area.

The location was great. Scenic views of the beach from the living room, dining area and master bedroomNice deck and a beautiful little path to the beach Neighborhood is quite and there are some good restaurants within a 5 min walk House was nice. Just wished that the deck and chairs were dusted and cleaned. Same with the windows. They were are dusty obstructing the beautiful views. The bathrooms are tiny but ok.

From the streets you enter a comfortable inviting wonderland. Home decor fits the house, and it communicates the owners care and love for their place. You feel invited to enjoy the house as well as the incredible view of the ocean from the cliff. The house was well stocked.

We had a lovely stay. It was a large space for 4 adults but we liked having the elbow room. Only cramped space was the bathrooms. The dining area at the back of the house was surrounded by windows and the view of the ocean made it feel like we were on the deck when it was a little too cool actually be out there. The only down side was the windows on the ocean side need to be replaced. The seal has been breached and there is condensation between the panes impairing the view a bit. But when it is warm you can just sit on the deck with nothing but gorgeous views.

Everything was clean and organized.The kitchen is extremely well stocked with every kind of cooking utensil and appliance. Everything worked well with no problems. There were plenty of towels and blankets. There is a ton of room to sit around both inside and outside.

The property is beautiful, the view of the ocean is stunning, and the area is just delightful. The host is very approachable and attentative if you have any questions. We had a fabulous time there and plan to return.

Very cute cottage. Only on gripe the bathrooms are just so tiny. Over all a great place and really enjoyed ourselves. Thanks Alana

Wonderful spot for a short getaway. The views are excellent, kitchen is well appointed, and there is walkable beach access.

The Aptos beach house was just as spectacular in reality as it appears in photos, and owner Gina was very responsive and helpful. The location is unbeatable, with unobstructed and gorgeous views of Seacliff Beach State Park, which had spectacular waves throughout our 6 days. The beach, Marianne's Ice Cream and a couple of cute restaurants are a short walk away and Santa Cruz, Monterey, Carmel and the Redwoods state parks are all an easy drive. We flew into San Franscisco, about an hour and a half drive. My husband and I, and our 3 adult offspring stayed very comfortably in the house through Christmas and the first few days of Hanukkah, and we made many of our meals in the kitchen and outdoor grill. Everything worked well and there were plenty of plates,utensils, pots and pans etc. We enjoyed the views, fireplace and movies and board games on rainy nights. I highly recommend this beautiful rental and would definitely stay there again!again.Weseeking

We had a girl's weekend and we had the best time. Property is just as listed. It has a cabin like feel. The views of the ocean are unbelievable. We would have morning coffee on the patio. Then evening wine inside when it was chilly. Fireplace just topped it off. There were plenty of dishes, cups, utensils. There is a corner store in walking distance and also a path that takes you straight to the beach. I would highly recommend this place and gladly stay again.

The VRBO presentation is very close to how the property presents. The layout of the house and patio is convenient and welcoming. The space is designed to provide the best space available for the best access to views. This is a wonderful retreat.

This was our second time we stayed in this property and it was just as amazing as the first. Can’t go wrong with waking up and being steps away from a peaceful morning walk along the ocean watching the waves and the wildlife. Gina was also quick to respond when assistance was needed, thank you for hosting another amazing getaway!

Our family of four stayed here in late August 2024! Had a great time. Great communication with owner. Property has everything you need, everything worked, and absolutely wonderful view of the oceanbay. Very comfortable furniture and layout! Walk to the beach and area marts. Safeway, etc.. literally few blocks away! We would love to stay again!

We stayed with 4 adults and 2 young teenagers. The house has all the comforts of home. The kitchen was fully stocked with more glasses, cups, plates, pots, etc. than I’ve ever seen in a rental! There is also a good BBQ which we used many times. The dish-washer and other appliances were high quality. The sun room is part of the dining area which makes it a great place for everyone to hang out and enjoy the view. The views are amazing, both from the sun room and from the large deck. The location is just steps away from stairs down to the beach, or you can walk down to Marianne’s for the best ice cream around. If you like gourmet food shopping, do yourself a favor and take the short drive to Deluxe Foods market. Overall, we loved the property and location and hope to stay here again!