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Happy House by the Sea
Cottage in Aptos with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 6 850 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Aptos, CA
- Seacliff State Beach3 min walk
- Rio Del Mar Beach10 min walk
- Capitola Beach5 min drive
- San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)53 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Livingroom
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Happy House by the Sea
Happy House is a charming 2 bedroom 1 bath Cottage just steps away to the entrance to Seacliff State Beach Park. At this time we are offering reservations that are 30+ days long. This is convenient for traveling nurses, working remote, extended vacations, families, retired guests or even locals remodeling their home that need safe temporary housing.
You have parking for up to 3 vehicles in our driveway. We have a fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker, stove/oven, refrigerator, cook ware and dishwasher. There is a washer & dryer for laundry and we provide linens and towels for the house, please bring your own beach towels.
We have upgraded fiber high speed wireless internet access, Direct TV, DVD and VCR with movies for kids. Happy House is less than a block to groceries, restaurants and shops. Amenities include gas log fireplace, a fenced back yard and charcoal barbecue.
Explore the natural beauty in our area along the coastline to the redwood forests and beyond. As our guest you have use of our Golden Poppy Annual Day Use Pass which gets you into many Northern California State Parks, State Beaches, State Reservoirs and premiere Redwoods for free. (Regularly $10 a day).
Seacliff State Beach Park is the home of the cement ship. It has picnic areas, fishing, visitor/learning center with information on the local fossils and history. There is also a paved pathway for walking or biking that leads to Rio Del Mar Beach. The beach and walking areas welcomes dogs on leash.
We are near the redwoods in Nisene Marks State park with great hiking and biking trails. We are 10 minute drive to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay Aquarium is about a 45 minute drive and Roaring Camp is about a 20 minute drive.
We have a relaxed, casual atmosphere. For small kids there are 2 booster seats for the kitchen table and beach toys. We have an assortment of children's books, mega-blocks, family board games, beach chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards you are welcome to use.
Happy House is a cozy home limited to 6 guests. The default rate includes 2 guests, additional guests are $5 a person per night. Friendly, well behaved pets who are a good fit with our pet rules are welcome at a $50 fee per pet which must be arranged in advance.
Some of our House Rules:
No Smoking
Check in any time after 4 PM.
Check out time is strict at 11 AM.
Quiet time is 10pm - 8am.
No large parties, maximum of 12 people on the property at all times. Maximum of 6 people overnight with additional person fee.
Turn off the heat and lights when you go out.
Fireworks are illegal in Santa Cruz County.
Trash and recyclables must be sorted and put in the provided covered containers.
Return keys to lock box when you check out.
No pets allowed on the property unless arranged in advance and pet fees have been paid.
You have parking for up to 3 vehicles in our driveway. We have a fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker, stove/oven, refrigerator, cook ware and dishwasher. There is a washer & dryer for laundry and we provide linens and towels for the house, please bring your own beach towels.
We have upgraded fiber high speed wireless internet access, Direct TV, DVD and VCR with movies for kids. Happy House is less than a block to groceries, restaurants and shops. Amenities include gas log fireplace, a fenced back yard and charcoal barbecue.
Explore the natural beauty in our area along the coastline to the redwood forests and beyond. As our guest you have use of our Golden Poppy Annual Day Use Pass which gets you into many Northern California State Parks, State Beaches, State Reservoirs and premiere Redwoods for free. (Regularly $10 a day).
Seacliff State Beach Park is the home of the cement ship. It has picnic areas, fishing, visitor/learning center with information on the local fossils and history. There is also a paved pathway for walking or biking that leads to Rio Del Mar Beach. The beach and walking areas welcomes dogs on leash.
We are near the redwoods in Nisene Marks State park with great hiking and biking trails. We are 10 minute drive to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay Aquarium is about a 45 minute drive and Roaring Camp is about a 20 minute drive.
We have a relaxed, casual atmosphere. For small kids there are 2 booster seats for the kitchen table and beach toys. We have an assortment of children's books, mega-blocks, family board games, beach chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards you are welcome to use.
Happy House is a cozy home limited to 6 guests. The default rate includes 2 guests, additional guests are $5 a person per night. Friendly, well behaved pets who are a good fit with our pet rules are welcome at a $50 fee per pet which must be arranged in advance.
Some of our House Rules:
No Smoking
Check in any time after 4 PM.
Check out time is strict at 11 AM.
Quiet time is 10pm - 8am.
No large parties, maximum of 12 people on the property at all times. Maximum of 6 people overnight with additional person fee.
Turn off the heat and lights when you go out.
Fireworks are illegal in Santa Cruz County.
Trash and recyclables must be sorted and put in the provided covered containers.
Return keys to lock box when you check out.
No pets allowed on the property unless arranged in advance and pet fees have been paid.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kitchen booster seats, books, beach toys
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
$50 per pet, pet rules listed in Rental Agreement
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Aptos
Located in Aptos, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Aptos, CA
What's nearby
- Seacliff State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Rio Del Mar Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
- Seascape Golf Club - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
- Capitola Beach - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
- Capitola Wharf - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 2 min drive
- Marianne's Ice Cream - 1 min walk
- Sushi Garden - Aptos - 12 min walk
- The Hideout - 3 min drive
- Erik's DeliCafé - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Emelia Nahinu

This home has been in our family over 60 years! We keep it available for family to visit and share it with guests like you. Many of the books, decorations and furnishings are from an older era, and may have special meaning to the family giving it a retro feel, we prefer to keep it this way. It is still important to us to keep up with home maintenance, appliances and comfort all which we hope you will find satisfactory.
Why they chose this property
This is an Eichler home built in the 30's and has been our family over 60 years. The front of the house has floor to ceiling windows which let in lots of natural light. Our yards have beautiful colors in the flowers. We love that our children and grandchildren can come and enjoy our beach house like we did as kids. We welcome you to come and enjoy it too.
What makes this property unique
Happy House is very close to the beach, at night we can hear the waves crashing upon the shore. We are also just a short walk to fantastic restaurants, ice cream, coffee shop, shopping, and a small grocery store. We have known this to be a safe, highly desirable neighborhood close to a lot, but usually peaceful and quiet at night.
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