OCEAN VIEW - HILLSIDE SANCTUARY WITH THERAPEUTIC SWIM SPA

Aptos, California
$487 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

NO PETS (Including Service Animals. Sorry, we have allergies.) - NO SMOKING - NO PARTIES OR EVENTS

This sunny hillside 2 level home with ocean view is perfect for a weekend getaway or an extended sabbatical. The beautiful ocean view, and manicured garden with gazebo, all come together to offer you the perfect escape. The swim spa is perfect for relaxing in the evening, or a therapeutic aqu massage any time. Our local beach is 0.8 of a mile away, and there are plenty of local attractions, and fine dining is close by.

The upper and lower decks are perfect for entertaining, BBQing, or watching the sunset. The back garden, with its beautiful plantings, and gazebo, are a perfect retreat for morning coffee or afternoon tea, or cocktails.

* ALL BEDDING, LINENS, AND BATH TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. (BEACH TOWELS NOT PROVIDED)
* FREE HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET
* WI-FI PRINTER AVAILABLE
* FREE UNLIMITED US PHONE CALLS
* OUTSIDE SECURITY CAMERAS INSTALLED FOR YOUR SAFETY

UPPER LEVEL INCLUDES:
The main LIVING ROOM area, which has an open floor plan with cathedral open beamed ceiling, and beautiful hand scraped solid white oak flooring. There is a 52-inch 4K HDTV, with Xfinity TV /DVR, a Blue Ray Disk player, and a Bluetooth Sound Bar to stream your music apps.

Forced air central heating, keeps the home cozy and warm in winter.

The modern GOURMET KITCHEN is equipped with all Viking appliances, and dishwasher. All cookware, cooking utensils, dishes, and silverware are provided. The dining area table seats up to 6 guests.
The upper deck has patio chairs for 6 guests, and a cocktail table. The BBQ grill is propane gas.

The MASTER BEDROOM, which is on the upper level, has a queen bed, walk-in closet, chest of drawers, and a sitting area, a vanity sink area, and full bathroom, with tub & shower combo.

DOWN STAIRS - CAUTION, there are stairs leading from the Living Room to the lower level. If you have small children, it is suggested that you bring your own barrier /gate, as there is none provided.
LOWER LEVEL INCLUDES:
Bedroom 2 - has a queen bed, a full mirrored closet, chest of drawers, and a beautiful view of the garden, and a 24 Samsung HDTV, with Amazon Fire Stick for streaming.

Office - includes work desk, office chair, LAN cable for direct internet hook-up, wi-fi printer.
Access to the lower deck, garden, and Swim Spa are on the lower level, through the office.

DISCLAIMER: SECURITY CAMERAS – For your security, and the security of our property, there are Security Cameras located outside ONLY. Two cameras are located in the front of the house, facing the driveway and front door entry. One camera is on the lower deck, focused on the sliding glass door and gate entrance ONLY. These cameras are FIXED, and are not movable. We, not a service, are the only ones that have direct access to the camera recording system. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Permit #241175
TOT Certificate # CO04422

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  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1600 Sq Ft (149 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Fenced Yard Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Office Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone Safe
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: NO SMOKING OR VAPING ON THE PROPERTY, PERIOD! Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Cathy C.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    We had a fantastic stay at Michael’s home. Wish we had stayed longer to enjoy it more along with the Aptos beaches! Michael is the perfect host - terrifically responsive and his place is spotless.

  • Anthony C.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    Our stay was great! The house was well accommodated and the owner was super nice. It is in a really nice, quiet neighborhood and I would definitely stay here again.

  • Stijn d.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Beautiful clean house in a peaceful neighborhood. The garden and swim spa were a nice plus!

  • Ahana D.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    We’ve been all over the central coast for various holidays (including the resort at seascape down the road) and this was by far the best lodging experience we’ve ever had. Michael was very friendly and communicative, and the house was extremely clean and easy to manage/navigate. The beach is less than a mile away (walkable) and the neighborhood itself is very nice to stroll around. We look forward to returning when we can!

  • Eric B.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    A very nice Santa Cruz adjacent house walking distances to a small outdoor mall in a very quiet neighborhood. I would certainly recommend this to friends.

  • Barbara L.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 12, 2024

    If there's such a thing as a 'Hosting Award', Michael Taravella should get one! His attention to detail in the description of his property gets even better before, during and after your stay. He is such a delight and so considerate to take the time to chat by phone before we arrived and made it easy to understand all aspects of the house. The house is so immaculate and set up like a 5-star resort where you can enjoy top of the line cooking appliances, utensils, bedding. etc. The location is great; easy getting to Santa Cruz, Capitola, etc. Thank you, Michael, for being so kind and communitive. Until we meet again, Barbara and Lisa

  • Tram D.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    We stayed 5 nights, it was relaxing, quiet, and beautiful. Michael is very good at communication. He is always responsible my questions promptly. Love his swimming spa, we used almost every night.

  • Lauren C.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2024

    Stayed Jul 2, 2024

    We enjoyed our time at this property and felt very comfortable. The spa was great and the host Michael was very responsive and easy to communicate with!

  • Tanya Z.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay, it is a beautiful home. Close to the beach and Michael was great host.

  • Dawn B.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2022

    Stayed Jul 23, 2022

    The house is lovely and comfortable. Michael was awesome as a host to work with. Highly recommend! Definitely would go back.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$487+
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