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Charming Vacation Retreat

Vacation home near Capitola Beach in Aptos

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Fireplace
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Aptos

Seacliff stay.At this Seacliff vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Seacliff State Beach and Rio Del Mar Beach. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Aptos History Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Seacliff State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cabrillo College - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Seascape Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 46 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whale City Bakery Bar And Grill Aptos - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Poki Bowl - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Garden - Aptos - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Vacation Retreat

Permit #241381

***Limited time promotion***
Book 4 consecutive nights and enjoy a discount equal to one night’s base rental rate — our way of rewarding longer stays and slower mornings. It's like getting a night free!
Valid: 1/15–5/15/26
Applies to: Consecutive 4-night reservations only
Details: Discount is applied to the base nightly rate. Cleaning, linens, taxes, and third-party platform fees are displayed separately per booking platform.

Come stay at this fantastic vacation home to see what everyone is talking about! When you first walk through the front door there is a fabulous whimsical feel to it that will surely please those who have a great interest in gardening. This home has it all from sand toys for the kids to the pool table upstairs in a great entertaining space. It is functional and convenient for the entire family. This two-story home offers 2+ bedrooms and 2 baths featuring a wood-burning fireplace. There's a full kitchen, living room, and family room, which opens up to the upper deck with great ocean views. A wonderful feature is the enclosed terrace with Jacuzzi and some vibrant plants making for a great indoor/outdoor feel! Just steps to the sand with a short beach walkway

Bedroom 1: California King
Bedroom 2: Bunk Bed & Twin
Other : Double Bed
Additional: Double Futon

Hot tub is available for you to enjoy. Not Guaranteed

*3 minute walk to Seacliff State Beach
*7 minute drive to Rancho Del Mar shopping center (Safeway, Ace Hardware, Peet's coffee, and more)
*8 minute walk to Venus Coffee & Restaurant, Pixie Deli, & convenience store
*25 minute drive to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
*30 minute drive to Natural Bridges State Beach


Please ask about monthly rates.

TOT Certificate #CO00115

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please place all Linens and towels (excluding comforters and blankets in a pile.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 241381

Property is also known as

House
Charming Vacation Retreat Aptos
Charming Vacation Retreat Private vacation home
Charming Vacation Retreat Private vacation home Aptos
2791-208924

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Vacation Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.6 mi (17-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming Vacation Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Vacation Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 2-minute walk from Seacliff State Beach and 3-minute walk from Rio Del Mar Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Charming Vacation Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Vacation Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Charming Vacation Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Vacation Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming Vacation Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Charming Vacation Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Vacation Retreat to downtown Aptos?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Aptos.

Charming Vacation Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A very nice and accommodating home.

The house is well furnished and decorated and a very short stroll to the beach. My grandkids loved the pool table and we all enjoyed the hot tub. My only small complaint is the mattress in the MB is very firm so you may want to bring a pad if possible. Other than that, we had a great week and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location and perfect space for hosting a small group of friends. My only complaint is that the house has a little bit of a musty smell downstairs, and there are some missing amenities that would have put the place over the edge (no hairdryer, only two tide pods for the dishwasher, no extra shampoo/soap.) You can’t beat that ocean view though!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View

Perfect location just down the street from the beach. Watched the waves from the deck and could hear them at night. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

This is a beautiful home just a short walk away from the beach. the downstairs is all sleeping area and upstairs is a big open space to hang out that worked well for entertaining a larger group. We used all of the amenities: fireplace, hot tub(which was clean and well maintained), and pool table. overall I had a lovely stay. my only comment is that the barbecue needs some maintenance. we tried to use it but there was only one functioning burner, so ended up just cooking inside. Not a big deal.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful beach house, great location

Loved this house, comfortable, terrific deck to sit and watch the water, and short walk to the beach. Only feedback is that the house wasn't as clean as it could have been (found old food under the table and couch, the outside furniture had dirty and spider webs), and the kitchen was not well appointed, missing a few key items we needed for cooking. But, still loved it and will come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Craig M., Palo Alto, California, USA

Perfect beach vacation house

Only a few steps from the beach, and with an enormous, bright living area, this is a great beach vacation house for a family or group. Our kids particularly loved the pool table and hot tub, and the location couldn't be better. We had a couple of maintenance needs that the rental management company dealt with impressively quickly. Only minor negatives are that the downstairs bedrooms are a little dark and damp, and the quality of the cleaning could have been better. But we had a great time and would recommend the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P., Philadelphia

Amazing location, tons of living space

This is a perfect group vacation house. Lots of couches and balconies and patios to chase the sun throughout the day. It was clean and comfortable, easy check-in, easy instructions.

6/10 Okay

Hannah L.

Beautiful home- management company should have it prepared and give more local insight

The house was great, very clean and just as the pictures show. But we paid $500 a night and couldn't use the hot tub for the first two days. Would think management would have it heated and ready for you? 9 of us stayed there very comfortably. But they left us with one spare roll of toilet paper, only one roll of paper towels, no dish soap, and one trash bag. We take care of the places we stay, one trash bag for 9 people lasts a half day... And using paper towels to clean... Plus 6 of the 9 were girls and we were out of TP in a heartbeat. They brought some by after I called to ask, but we ended up buying the other supplies rather than continuing to call for what we need. People who pay $2500 for a rental and fly in from out of state are not looking to steal extra house supplies. Just stock the place, and have the hot tub ready. Also, a heads up about the season of red tide would have been nice. How would we know? That info materially changed our trip, but we could have been more prepared. So, overall the house was great. But if the management company had taken a bit more time to do what I understand to be their job, it could have very easily have been a 5 star rating that I'd tell everyone about. With the putrid red tide smell, lack of use of the hot tub all but one day (the red tide smelled so bad we lost two days due to the smell outside), and a lack of ready supplies takes it down to 3. People come on vacation, have things ready and make it easy. Otherwise, location is awesome and staff were very polite.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016