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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fireplace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

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 191367

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.


Limited Basic Cable

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



TOT Certificate #CO00115

Property manager

Bailey Property Management

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Aptos, California

What's nearby

  • Seacliff State Beach - 9 min walk
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 17 min walk
  • Capitola Wharf - 5 min drive
  • New Brighton State Beach - 9 min drive
  • Capitola Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee and Tea - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Delightful Home Steps To Sand pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Delightful Home Steps To Sand located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Seacliff State Beach and Cabrillo College. Aptos History Museum and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Delightful Home Steps To Sand Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Emily S., Sacramento, US

Disliked: Cleanliness
The property didn’t live up to other reviews
The beach house in Aptos was not true to many of the reviews I read. The much touted beach stairs were a block away but hidden. They were a long set of wooden old stairs coming down a big hill with patches of dirt connecting them and not for me. So we ended up driving to a couple of other beaches. Marianne’s ice cream and market were not 2 blocks from the house as some reviews stated-again, we had to drive there. The house was old, which was fine, but desperately needed some upgrading. There were no screens on the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom windows. They needed to be opened as it got stuffy and musty with showers and after a day closed up. The bedroom was small-only fit a double bed (not a queen as it says in description) so we only used it to sleep. Also the comforter on the bed was ripped and old. Only 1 blanket for the couch bed and they were cold. Most cupboards in the kitchen, bathroom, hall, bedroom and living room were very dusty and dirty and filled with lots of the owner’s stuff. The laundry room was hard to use with old beach things packed in. The dryer vent was packed with lint and needs to be thoroughly cleaned. (Fire) We ended up putting all our food in the refrig and on the table instead of cupboards. I wanted a smoothie and found a blender in the tall kitchen cupboard; it was disgustingly dirty, sticky, and old. The whole house felt like that-windowsills dirty, (really only bothered us in bathroom and kitchen), the kitchen and bathroom rugs had stains, and were worn & dirty, so we took them out and used a towel. The tiny tiny bathroom had a small stand, but it was dirty, so we lived entirely out of suitcases for the week. The backyard is lovely and private with clematis and grape vines on 3 sides; I spent most of my time out there. A long table had wicker chairs but three were broken when we arrived so we used others. They were broken before our stay which made me wonder how often anyone checks on things. Two nights, while sitting out front and in back, a skunk and a raccoon joined me. They left, but be aware of visitors in late afternoon. The tenants were to wash all dishes and put them away before leaving. With the lack of attention to the house, we decided to wash any dishes before we used them. Maybe the cleaning service could do this. The internet wasn’t working for a lot of the time we were there. There was an outdoor shower but it was cold. With lots of other rentals to get, I’m sure we won’t come here again. 😔
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Walk to the beach
Property in great location. Close to beach, walk if you can handle the steep stairs. Also walking distance to ice cream and a few restaurants. Home comfortable. Property management very quick to respond.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021