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Hand built beach cottage in the “cove”… sunny, quiet, 4 min. walk to the surf!

Aptos,
, Check in after 4:00 PM / Check Out before 11:00 AM

Overview

2 Bedroom
1 Bathrooms
Internet

Rooms and Beds

Room Count Capacity Details
bedrooms 2 sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • 1 Queen Bed
bathroom 1
  • Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Description

Hand built beach cottage in the “cove”… sunny, quiet, 4 min. walk to the surf!Hand crafted by my dad in 1960 out of redwood and knotty pine, this meticulously maintained and spotless beach house is perfect for families with children or couples looking for a romantic getaway.Our house is limited to 4 registered guests and rented very sparingly, and our single story “Hawaiian style” 1950’s beach cottage is located on a private dead end street with a level, flat yard…. just 300 yards from the beach. Private and sunny backyard patio and sundeck with views up to tree filled open space hillside, total quiet and zen! Please read our reviews. You’ll have sun, solitude, total privacy, a large backyard, sundeck, and sublime quiet in this classic/vintage, mid-century beach house, which is located on this very quiet cul de sac backing up to a Santa Cruz County Designated Scenic Corridor greenbelt in your back yard. From the backyard watch the wild-birds, seagulls, red- tailed hawks, and then listen to the owls at night. (did we say NO stairs ?!!…ours is a single story house, large level front yard and level fenced backyard, and short level walk to the sand).We call it the “cove” because its located 300 yards from the water in what is a natural cove with the ancient fossil rich ocean cliff rising 100′ behind it. (you may have read about the Mastodon tooth discovery here in June ’23).Listen to the waves echoing off the canyon walls as the ocean lulls you to sleep. Walk miles east or west (north/south) on the bay’s best, wide, & sandy beach, 2 minutes out your front door. Rio Del Mar beach is simply THE best beach on Monterrey bay.This aloha style mid-century beach home was hand-built by my dad in 1960 for my mom and is a classic mid-century beach bungalow surf shack with 12′ open beam vaulted ceilings, knotty pine interior, lots of natural light, and sundeck over the carport looking out to the mountain behind and to the sunsets over the bay 300 yards to the west.Natural gas fireplace in living room (Nov to April), large fenced backyard with patio and fire pit, and front courtyard patio out the front door (yard is 5000 sq ft). 850 sq ft’ of inside living, and 900’sq ft’ of outside back patio with fire pit, sun deck and front patio….single level home and yard…no stairs. Queen bed in the front bedroom and 2 twin beds in the back bedroom.Perfect location for parents with 2 children looking to get away, or a couple, yet close to all the amenities of Rio Del Mar Beach, the village of Aptos (1/2 mile away), Capitola Village (3 miles away), and downtown Santa Cruz (7 miles west).Everything inside and out is clean, new, freshly painted, and in perfect, pristine, and spotless condition. Private outside shower, BBQ, Comcast Wi-Fi & Smart TV (Netflix), dishwasher, and new washer/dryer.Terrific mountain biking and hiking in the 10,000 acres of redwoods in Nicene Marks State Park ONLY 1/2 mile away in Aptos village. Bike rentals available at Epicenter Bikes in Aptos village. Golf at Seascape resort 1 mile away.Walk to the restaurants and coffee houses, Pixi Deli, Venus Beach-side and Venus Pie-Trap in Rio Del Mar right down the street. In Aptos village visit Mentone (****!), Pacific Roasting, Peets, Cat n’ Cloud coffee, Bittersweet Cafe, Persephone, Cafe Sparrow, Metone, Sushi Garden, and in Seacliff visit Manuels Mexician or Ambrosia for Indian and Maryannes for ice cream treats.Or take a 5 minute drive to Capitola village and dine at Trestle’s.Visit the shops, fine dining and movie theaters in downtown Santa Cruz, a 10 minute drive up Highway 1.Prime surf spots at Pleasure Point (Private’s, Jack’s, the Hook, the Point) are 5 miles away. Surfing lessons are available through “Ed’s Surf Camp” company. Bike along the coast at beautiful Wilder Ranch in West-side Santa Cruz 12 miles away. Bike rentals available at Epicenter Bikes both in Aptos and Santa Cruz.Don’t miss the huge redwood trees in Nicene Marks State Park 1 mile up the hill in Aptos, and in Henry Cowell State Park in Felton 3 miles up the San Lorenzo river from Santa Cruz. Carmel and Monterrey are 38 miles (or a 40-50 minute drive) south.Perfect and prime longer term rental for the traveling nurse, interning doctor, visiting professor, professionals, or parents visiting their kids at UCSC during the winter. discounted monthly rate available during “off season”.I try to respond within 24 hours. I must exchange emails with you prior to booking Thank you, Jeff and Peggy

What's Nearby?

Attraction Distance
Rio Del Mar Beach 3 min walk
Seacliff State Beach 4 min walk
Seascape Golf Club 3 min drive
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 12 min drive
Capitola Beach 14 min drive

Restaurants

Restaurant Distance
Starbucks 18 min walk
The Hideout 3 min drive
Marianne’s Ice Cream 16 min walk
Parish Publick House 14 min walk
Venus Pie Trap 4 min walk

Getting Around

Transportation Details
San Martin Caltrain Station 45 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) Watsonville Municipal)

FAQs

Is Hand built beach cottage in the “cove”… sunny, quiet, 4 min. walk to the surf! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hand built beach cottage in the “cove”… sunny, quiet, 4 min. walk to the surf!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hand built beach cottage in the “cove”… sunny, quiet, 4 min. walk to the surf!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hand built beach cottage in the “cove”… sunny, quiet, 4 min. walk to the surf! located?

This family-friendly Aptos holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Rio Del Mar Beach and Seacliff State Beach. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Aptos History Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Other Rules

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedOn-site parties or group events are strictly prohibitedNote from host: NOHost has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the propertyHost has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the propertySafety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlockProperty Registration Number 1144937We should mentionA car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the Area

Located in Aptos, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Thank you for checking out my listing. I am very organized and keep a very clean apartment. I love to travel, meet, and interact with new people from different parts of the world. I work in Digital & Global Ecommerce Strategy in New York City and love experincing all the great things this city has to offer, from it’s delicious and innovative restaurants and great museums, to walking home from work along the highline.

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