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A Fabulous stand alone beach home. Has everything a larger home has.

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Exterior
A playground with various play structures, including a climbing frame and swings, set on a gravel surface with a house in the background.
A patio with a blue sofa and patterned cushions, a potted plant, and a red flowering bush.
A covered outdoor area with a white fence, a red wagon, and a cart with baskets.
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Rio Del Mar Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Place, Seacliff State Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bungalow bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

A Fabulous stand alone beach home. Has everything a larger home has.

This lovely bungalow has all the amenities a large home has, full bath, washer/dryer, stove/oven, and even a dish washer! Only minutes walk to Seacliff State Beach where you can swim, surf or watch for dolphins and the occasional whale go by. Taste the best ice creamery in the Bay area...Marianne's Ice Cream, try the margarita's at Manuel's, experience Soquel Street BBQ...you won't regret it!!!Explore the nearby cities of Capitola, Santa Cruz & Monterey. Enjoy our outdoor BBQ, the fully stocked kitchen or just a quiet evening in front of the wood burning fireplace. We have everything you need to create the most wonderful memories of your time together!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3267468vb
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
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Aptos

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Seacliff, a neighbourhood in Aptos. Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Seacliff State Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Aptos History Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cabrillo College - 2 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 49 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loft Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Venus Cocktails & Kitchen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Farm Bakery Café & Gifts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Fabulous stand alone beach home. Has everything a larger home has. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Fabulous stand alone beach home. Has everything a larger home has.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Fabulous stand alone beach home. Has everything a larger home has.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Fabulous stand alone beach home. Has everything a larger home has.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Fabulous stand alone beach home. Has everything a larger home has. located?

This family-friendly Aptos cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Seacliff State Beach and Monterey Bay. Rio Del Mar Beach and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Just a short walk to beach and second cottage was great for family with young kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Beach Get Away

Family and friends had a great time in the absolutely cute as-can-be "Serenity". Our host, Mary was delightful and suggested amazing dining and local shops. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aptos VRBO

Amazing place to stay. Loved having the bungalow for family with baby. Easy short walk to beach. They had everything we needed. Looking forward to booking it again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wharf to wharf

It was nice. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time in Aptos

We had a wonderful time, and the house was clean and cozy. Lots of room and all expectations were met. The owner was very easy to communicate with and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Thanks again for choosing Serenity for your beach get away. We look forward to hosting you soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet seaside space for family getaway

Serenity is appropriately named! We enjoyed walking to Seacliff Beach, strolling to local restaurants, and just hanging out in the well appointed house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home for a family getaway!

My family and I had a wonderful stay at this home. Communication with the host was clear and easy. Location couldn’t be better - walkable to the beach, restaurants and ice cream. Plus the neighborhood is calm and safe. We would stay here again and I recommend this place to anyone with or without kids looking for a relaxing beach vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2023
We are so happy you and your family enjoyed your stay. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great access

Great access to the beach, redwood forest, and all the neighboring towns. The house had more than everything we needed. It was easy to communicate, check in and check out. We were very comfortable and had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catalina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy by the beach

The host welcomed us with a wine bottle and chocolates. Home was welcoming and cozy!! Located in a quiet neighborhood close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lives up to its name

Serenity truly lives up to its name. We had a very relaxing time. An easy walk to the beach and downtown Aptos. Especially “Ice Cream” Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Getaway

This home is only a block away from Beachgate, which leads to Seacliff State Beach. The house is full of amenities and even has an in-law quarters in the back. The owner was easy to contact, and she responded to all our texts quickly. We highly recommend staying here! And, we can’t wait to return in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Accommodations

Brought my High School Basketball team down here for a Summer Tournament in Santa Cruz. From early inquiries up until check in Mary was always quick to respond to all of my questions. House was perfect for our team and the cottage in the back was ideal for my wife and I to stay. We spent the day at the Boardwalk and nights walking to the beach ending the evening at Marianne’s for ice cream!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place right next to the beach and a few exits from Santa Cruz

We had a terrific stay here. We were from the Bay Area previously but moved and decided to have a family vacation with friends of ours and the kids. The place is a great size, especially with the back house. There is an ice cream and pizza shop a few blocks away, which was a nice easy walk after our plane ride. The overlook for the beach is a block away from the house. The house had a wagon and kids toys that the kids thoroughly enjoyed. Beautiful safe neighborhood with off-street parking too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy in Aptos

This house worked out perfect. The main bedroom is dialed, the room with the trundle bed was convenient for my 2 daughters and I, plus the detached casita worked out well for my friend to have his own space. Location is the best part. Walk to the beach, restaurants, etc. I'm originally from Aptos so being right close to all the amenities was the goal and this house checked that box. Thanks again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cynthia S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family 4th

Mary was amazing. Nice touch with the welcome bottle of rose. Location was perfect for our needs. Would have been nice to have a few more towels. Couldn’t get the fridge and hot water to work in the bungalow but otherwise it suited our needs just fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

Super clean and homey. So close to the beach and adorable downtown area. Great amenities and wifi. The teenagers were obsessed with the bidet toilet additions lol. My only complaint is that the shower in the bungalow had really low pressure and it took forever to even get my hair wet. But I would absolutely stay there again. I love that I had my own space and my (very responsible and trustworthy) teenagers had their own space. Thank you, Mary!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beyond expectations

Best kitchen ever, cooked up a storm and the only thing I couldn’t find was a colander and a salt shaker. Everything worked! Easy in and out. Close walk to beach or easy drive down to aptos beach. Great restaurants close by but the house itself, with top notch appliances, made me feel like we stepped up a notch. The little apartment room in the back was a godsend. The roof deck was fun. Will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Thank you for choosing Serenity for your beach get away. So happy you and your family enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to hosting you soon!!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kris C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aptos

Great location and easy to get to, check in etc. owner/manager was very good to work with an very responsive. Advertised as three bedrooms. The third bedroom is a detached bungalow in back. Was fine for our group but could be an issue if you has kids and thought it was in main house; it may have said that on the VRBO description but I did not recall seeing it. . I would stay here again if i needed a spot in Aptos.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosemary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, but funky

The house was a perfect location and good price for us. Walking distance to pizza, coffee, ice cream, and the beach! Keypad door lock made going in and out really easy. We were happy with it for the price, but the house could use some upgrades. The beds are very hard, one of the headboards isn't securely attached so it bangs around, a reading light didn't have a light bulb in it, the outside areas are cobwebby with dead plants, etc. Overall, not a luxury place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend Getaway

I recently had a fantastic weekend getaway near the beach, and it was truly a memorable experience! The house we stayed in was simply wonderful. The interior was beautifully designed, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that made us feel right at home. It was especially great for families, as there was plenty of space for everyone to relax and enjoy themselves. One of the highlights was the convenience of parking, which can sometimes be a challenge near the beach communities. But this property had ample parking space, making it hassle-free for us to come and go as we pleased. Additionally, the car charger was an unexpected bonus that made charging our electric vehicle a breeze. Overall, I highly recommend place for anyone looking for a delightful near the beach retreat. The lovely house, family-friendly setup, and added perks of parking and a car charger made our stay truly enjoyable and convenient. We can't wait to return for another getaway in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Thank you Eric for your generous review. So happy you had a wonderful stay at Serenity. We look forward to hosting you and your family in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Mary hand

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My husband and I love to explore and travel. We enjoy celebrating the day with a glass of wine and good friend.

Why they chose this property

Aptos is a lovely little beach side community. You can enjoy all nature has to offer, the longest continuous beach in California, the freshest produce grown in the area and the beautiful weather.

What makes this property unique

The property is only minutes walk to the beach, minutes drive to Santa Cruz and very short distance from many amazing state parks.

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