Bright, artsy, and cozy home 500 feet from the beach, 500 feet from the river

Aptos, California
$308 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The Coast Queen is a wonderful house for a pleasant getaway to the coast for the weekend. It's a perfect place for a family, a couple or even two couples. It's a short two minute walk to the beach (and coffee shop, deli, corner market, and restaurants) providing a great anchor for days at the beach, yet it's only a few miles from Santa Cruz to enjoy the wonderful food, and activities in Santa Cruz.
Rio Del Mar is one of the last of the quaint, small village areas on the central coast. You can walk about a mile north from here, and seemingly endless miles south. We are close to the cement ship as well.

The house has been recently remodeled, with new floors and appliances in a full-stocked, fully functional kitchen. The deck upstairs is a wonderful place to hang out on sunny and shady days, along with an outdoor grill and comfortable seating.

There are flat screen televisions both upstairs and downstairs, along with cable and free Netflix. We also have high speed internet.

We have a car port for two cars off street parking.
We are a legally permitted vacation rental in Santa Cruz County.

We also have - special for kids - a Harry Potter closet! It is equipped with a super comfy mattress-type thing, and pillows. (We are still waiting for an owl to find us.) Kids have been known to read books there for hours, sleep there, and play spooky games there too. (There is good light in there, for those who want it.)

We are dog friendly BUT WE HAVE A PET POLICY. If you are interested in bringing a dog you MUST tell us at the time of booking. We will share our pet policy and you must agree to it. If you do not tell us you are bringing a dog (and agree to our pet policy), we will charge an extra $200 cleaning fee.

We have a general maximum of four adults. If you plan on having more than 4 adults, you need to check with us. We charge an extra fee of $20 per night for extra adults.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided Local Artist Showcase Recycling Unit Size: 1000 Sq Ft (93 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near The Sea
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: We Do Not Allow Smoking On The Property. Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Tile Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Erica

    Submitted Apr 23, 2019

    Stayed Apr 19, 2019

    This property is set up great for people traveling with small children, but not so much for someone traveling with an elderly adult. It was surprisingly quiet for the location but river or beach is not visible from the property the view is the hotel across the narrow crowded street.

  • Stephen O.

    Submitted Jan 17, 2026

    Stayed Jan 15, 2026

    Love the proximity to the beach and the east of check-in and check out. Myriam was very helpful if they were in questions I would stay again.

  • diana l.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    Wonderful hosts

  • Karen B.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 15, 2025

    Host easy to communicate with. Property location was perfect. Kids 11 and 13, and the dog, all had fun boogie boarding and playing on the sand. Beach bathrooms a plus. House was comfortable. I really liked the artsy decor. Kitchen well equipped with coffee maker, air fryer, basics for cooking, and dishwasher. Laundry was nice to have the option. The host also includes shampoo, conditioner and body wash in the shower which we appreciated. A few food options within walking distance. We are hoping to plan a trip back next year!

  • Laurie M.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    Great location!

  • B. Q.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    This is our 2nd stay here. It's so comfortable and has a nice big deck. Our stay for the

  • Katherine M.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    Love the location. Bedrooms are a bit small, but living room and deck are great

  • Submitted Mar 28, 2025

    Stayed Mar 25, 2025

    Listening to the waves while sipping coffee on the deck will be a favorite memory!

  • Gerald S.

    Submitted Feb 2, 2025

    Stayed Jan 18, 2025

    Very comfortable for a family or couple (two bathrooms).Walkable to beach in quiet neigborhood.Met all our needs.

  • Linda K.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 6, 2024

    Was not esthetically pleasing indoors or out. Items that should have been included in the house were missing.

  • judith l.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 16, 2024

    Very clean. Easy walk to beach

  • Christi M.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2024

    Stayed Sep 14, 2024

    This is our second time staying here and we love it. It is walking distance to the ocean and a great walking path. Owner is quick to respond and we loved having coffee on the balcony. A fire pit or a hot tub would make this place perfect !.tuoumake this perf td perf

  • Gerald S.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Aug 28, 2024

    Great space for a family- two bedrooms, two bathrooms and large outdoor deck. Well stocked kitchen. Only meal we prepared was breakfast. Quick walk to beach. As tennis fans, we were delighted to get the channel for the U S Open. Comfy furnishings. Limited stores within walking distance. Many restaurants and coffee spots several miles away.

  • Ron-Barbara O.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2024

    Stayed Sep 4, 2024

    The house is very nice. So close to the beach. Has everything you need for a comfortable stay. And the owner is quick to respond.

  • Theresa V.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    Good location, clean and comfortable. I would choose this rental again.

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Includes taxes and fees
$308+
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