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Delightful Home Steps To Sand

Vacation home near Capitola Beach in Aptos

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Fireplace
Dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Place, Seacliff State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Aptos

Close to the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Seacliff State Beach and Cabrillo College. Aptos History Museum and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Seacliff State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Seascape Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Capitola Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Capitola Wharf - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Morgan Hill Station - 48 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loft Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Garden - Aptos - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafé - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Venus Pie Trap - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Delightful Home Steps To Sand

Permit 241366

This is a cozy 1 bedroom, 1 bath home situated 1 block from beach access to the Seacliff State beach. Just far enough to feel peacefully apart from the crowds, but just minutes from the sand. This popular beach runs just south of Santa Cruz and boasts miles of sand. There are a variety of restaurants, and a shopping center all within walking distance.
One of the many great features is the back yard/patio! Sit back and enjoy your favorite beverage while you BBQ or simply sit back and listen and enjoy the sound of the ocean.

This home is also available on a monthly basis. Please ask for rate and availability.



TOT Certificate #CO00115

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

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

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching 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

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
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 is also known as

House
Delightful Steps To Sand Aptos
Delightful Home Steps To Sand Aptos
Delightful Home Steps To Sand Private vacation home
Delightful Home Steps To Sand Private vacation home Aptos
2791-208923

Frequently asked questions

How close is Delightful Home Steps To Sand to the airport?

This vacation home is 9.1 mi (11-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Delightful Home Steps To Sand have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Delightful Home Steps To Sand to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 9-minute walk from Seacliff State Beach and 3 mi (15-min drive) from Capitola Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Delightful Home Steps To Sand offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Delightful Home Steps To Sand?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Delightful Home Steps To Sand?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Delightful Home Steps To Sand?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Delightful Home Steps To Sand have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Delightful Home Steps To Sand have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Delightful Home Steps To Sand to downtown Aptos?

This vacation home is 1 mi away from Aptos.

Delightful Home Steps To Sand Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Silvia F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not comfortable

As you enter the home, there is a musty old smell throughout the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gayle L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The toilet overflowed within 2 hours of the 1st evening of my stay. The property management was very responsive upon notification and a plumber was onsite within 30 minutes. However, the property manager did not follow up after the service and did not send anyone to clean the bathroom of the toilet wastewater. This made me very uncomfortable. The old wood entry gate did not allow easy access to the driveway in front of the home. I needed to use a bungy cord to keep the gate open so my car would not get damaged during entry. No one advised me of this. I had a bungy cord in my car trunk to keep the gate open. The interior bedroom and bathroom is very small and does not allow any room for much storage. The 'rules' i was given about laundry and linens, upon arrival and regarding departure, made me uncomfortable. I couldn't fully relax and felt like my stay was overly monitored. The back patio is very nice. The front area gravel rock was difficult to walk on. One of the plastic chairs in the front yard was broken at the arm rest. Overall, I felt like I was in a 'dump' and was disappointed with the home. It was close to the beach and the time to walk there was accurate per the posting. It is best to accommodate only 1 or 2 persons. 4 Persons would be extremely cramped. I would not recommend this home to any vacationers, unless you are looking for cheap accommodations with very little amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Amenities
The location was awesome. Cute house and yard, however, it was a bit smaller and 4 adults would be a tight squeeze as there’s only one full bed and a pull out couch. The bedding wasn’t the cleanest and there were ants in the kitchen. Overall wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Santa Cruz Graduation

Choose Aptos to avoid Santa Cruz…so glad we did. Great location, nice restaurants (Manuals & Whale City Cafe) Best ice cream (Marianne’s) Beach. House was perfect lots of outside space and loved outdoor shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cozy home

We had a wonderful stay here. 5 minute walk to the sandy beach and a 7 minute walk to downtown where there are restaurants and ice cream! I recommend sleeping on the sofa bed as it’s a queen. The main bed is a twin and a little small. Besides that, the place is great and super quite. Perfect for a couple or a family of 3-4. 20 minute drive to the boardwalk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Daniela V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cozy house for a small family

Great location near the beach. Wonderful yards and close to restaurants and shoppers center. We enjoyed the opportunity of having a BBQ, however we never got to it ☺️ We would definitely book again.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda Rose H.

Sweet hideaway

Very private and quiet. Easy access, no stairs. Can park the car right in front of the door. Spacious kitchen, dining area, and cozy living room. Great central heating system. Plenty of hot water and good water pressure. Incredible response from mgmt team each time we had a concern. The handheld shower head was very thoughtful and much appreciated. The place could use a deep cleaning. The double bed was very comfortable for 1 person or 2 small people. Really loved the quilt on that bed. Extremely cozy. The couch comes out into a queen bed. It's comparable to a very thick futon. You have to like sleeping on a hard surface. Really close to the beach. Make sure to visit the fabulous thrift store that is nearby and supports many local charities.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

FREDERIC B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Petite maison agreable

Petite maison en bois agréable, 1 chambre + 1 canapé lit dans le salon, bien placée dans un quartier calme, proche de l'océan. La terrasse est grande et permet de bien profiter de l'air doux. Le temps étant humide, une couverture en plus n'aurait pas été de refus plutot que de chauffer la maison. Il y a aussi de la place pour garer la voiture dans la propriété.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

daniel r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simple and Cozy

This place is great. The back patio is really nice. You can hear the ocean and the beach is close. The propane grill out back made cooking grilled tritip, lamb, and salmon easy. Would definitely do it again. The bed isn’t huge but we just got closer as a result.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly amazing stay!!

To start off, the home is beautiful! Very quaint and eclectic, the outside patio is magical and so relaxing - with an outdoor shower to boot. The interior is clean, a tad small but very comfortable… definitely keeping it on the books for a future trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cutest house!

Everything about our stay was awesome, very easy check in, and super close to beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shari B., Monmouth

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely incredible! The back deck is amazing. Comfy beds. Great decor.

We had a lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a small family or couple

Nice little beach house. Awesome patio with a covered area surrounded with grapevines. We had a great stay in Seacliff. Very quiet neighborhood close to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlie S., Ripon, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness

A little jewel

We loved our stay here. There was a few small TLC issues but great staff. Great place, quiet neighborhood. Clean, and welcoming. Close to everything and nice enough to stay in. Thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jill L., Aptos

Recent stay

The property was in a great location, a great neighborhood. It was short on several supplies. No extra toilet paper, no little extras like coffee, sponges, paper towels. Not enough blankets for the sofa bed
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lance J.

Liked: Cleanliness

great stay

only the t.v. screen setting on wide was mentioned as an issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Vivian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pictures don’t do this place justice!

Cute cottage- property is clean and though the furniture maybe a bit worn, it all goes well with the vibe. Property presents a lot better in person. Property has everything you need including recently Renovated kitchen and bathroom and large backyard area. Proximity to Marianne’s ice cream and beach a plus!! Only qualm would be the humidity or wetness coming up from the floor. It makes your feet feel sticky and very cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Aptos

Great, thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Steve C.

Enjoyed our stay - wi fi didn’t work - property mgmt couldn’t help

Loved the location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful stay

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. Most definitely would like to stay again. The TV is a tad small but I'm on vacation so we didn't use it much. There's only 1 bed and bedroom. Was a tad surprised by that. Thought there was two. The sofa bed is really uncomfortable so bring lots of blankets and pillows. The coffee maker needs to be replaced. Didn't use it. A tad old. So I was sad to have to get hot coffee elsewhere everyday. Beautiful outside and plenty of room to have people over to entertain. Staff was so pleasant to talk to and were so helpful!! I hope to use this company again as they have many properties. Thank you guy's for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

Great location and cute house with a great indoor setup and backyard patio space. It was a really great space. The only two things that could have been better is it could have been cleaner (rugs and sofa/pillows in particular) and have some food staples (salt, pepper, garlic salt, foil, etc) and some basic kitchen tools, ie a paring knife….otherwise it was fab. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Matt H., Truckee, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and quiet

We enjoyed our recent stay at the house. Nice quiet neighborhood and within walking distance of the beach down some stairs. We really enjoyed the backyard and good weather. A nice relaxing stay. It just needs a bigger bed. We have a queen at home and are used to it, and the full was a touch small for us. We'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Misti W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy beach house

Small, cute, beach house with awesome back yard and walking distance to the beach. Couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute beach town apartment

This place is super cute! It is up on the cliffs not down on the beach and there is a little bit of a hike to get down. But easy access. We loved the cute little place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Ismail M., Folsom CA

Liked: Cleanliness

No beach access!

No access to the beach! 😕
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021