2nd row, Next to Beachgate path - 4min walk to the sand - Aquarium & Park Passes
4.8
Outstanding(141 Reviews)House in Aptos, CA
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
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Hear the waves in this Aptos vacation home across the street from the neighborhood beach entrance to the Seacliff and Pot Belly beaches. Walk down a very pictures Beachgate path or, if you have too many beach things, drive 0.2mi and use provided California State Park pass for the free access and parking.
Our Beach house has gone through a complete remodel in the winter / spring of '22. We were inspired by our stays in cozy Mediterranean vacation rentals and agritourismos.
CasaMareAptos is a duplex. The upstairs apartment is never rented; it's our second home and we, a retired couple, use it part time.
The house architecture provides total privacy; with guest having an exclusive use of the downstairs, fenced in back/side yards, outdoor shower, Weber BBQ, and 2 car driveway. Only the front yard is shared with the owners. There is practically no street parking. The rental comes with a 2 parking spaces in the driveway.
Just bring your bathing suit. Everything else is provided: linens, beach towels, chairs, umbrella and toys. Also included are (over $200 value):
- CA State Park vehicle pass to visit over 20 local state parks.
- 2 member guest passes to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which can be used daily. Save time by skipping a long line and using the member entrance!
2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths - sleeps 6, with California king bed, queen bed, a pull out queen sofa bed in the living-room and a twin AeroBed. Recently remodeled kitchen and baths, new furniture and mattresses. The kitchen is fully equipped and the house includes washer and dryer, an outdoor hot water shower, cable TV, WiFi, DVD player, stereo with CD player, and lots of books and games.
Seacliff beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the area. It is wide, 19+ mile long, and in low tide you can walk 1.5 mi to Capitola. Spend quiet weekdays swimming, boogie boarding and surfing with just the dolphins, whales, seals and shorebirds to keep you company.
This is a great location for visiting Monterrey, Carmel, Capitola, Santa Cruz, 17 Mile Drive or just relaxing on the beach.
********************************************COVID-19***********************************
Dear Guests,
We want to ensure that your visit will not only be happy and relaxing, but also safe and worry-free. We take the health and safety of our guests very seriously and maintain rigorous cleaning standards. Over the years many of the guests’ reviews have remarked on the cleanliness of our place. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, extra precautions are being taken to minimize risks of this disease. We are closely monitoring the latest research, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and local health agencies for the latest developments related to COVID-19 and following the guidance of government and public health officials.
Our home is professionally cleaned and disinfected between stays. We're very fortunate to have the same family business working with us since we started. Cleaners wear masks and we provide them with gloves, hand sanitizers and the necessary cleaning supplies, including bleach. They pay special attention to surfaces that are handled frequently such as television remotes, doorknobs, light switches, faucets, etc. Keys, door handles, outdoor furniture, etc. are cleaned between each guest. The place is aired after cleaning.
All linen, including throw blankets are washed in hot water and, since we have multiple sets, by default quarantined for several days. Similar to European and high end hotels, e.g. The Ritz and The Four Seasons, we have always used duvet covers, which of course are washed after every guest stay.
Our cleaning supplies include bleach and a box of gloves for use during guests’ stay. And we have added a bottle of hand sanitizer to our welcome gift, Santa Cruz lemonade and local wine.
We hope that by taking these precautions, your vacation will be worry-free, and all you have to do is enjoy the sun and the surf.
With our best wishes,
Marina and Sasha
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Aptos, CA
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(141 Reviews)4.8
The owners welcomed us as soon as we drove up! So friendly, and thoughtful with the way the home has everything you need and more! The Park Pass was great, and being so close to the beach gate is awesome! We really enjoyed getting to stay at this home.
4.8
We loved our stay! A quick walk to the beach, close to Santa Cruz and Monterey, with passes to the aquarium included, as well as a parking pass for all the state parks! We added things to our trip we hadn’t planned on because of these perks, and we had a great time! Plus, it’s a short walk to really yummy Mexican at Manuel’s and ice cream at Marianne’s!
The house is clean and comfortable, and although the backyard is small, it is a great place to sit out in the sun in the morning and relax before starting the day. The sliding doors in the bedrooms were nice to enjoy the cool nights. If you are looking for the top sheets to the beds, which for some reason the beds just have a comforter, they are in the bottom drawer of the dresser. Wish we would have found those before our last night., but that’s the only complaint.
4.8
Perfect place for a family gathering. Loved the atmosphere.
4.8
My husband and 2 children (18 & 23) had a wonderful stay. The house was clean and comfortable in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood within walking distance of a beautiful beach and shops and restaurants. We would recommend and stay here again!
4.8
Perfectly located, clean, upgraded downstairs unit right above Seacliff Beach. Hosts very accommodating with several surprises inside the home. Easy walk to the beach, great Mexican food, ice cream and more. Easy access to either Santa Cruz or Monterey areas made even better with the beach and aquarium passes provided by the hosts.
We can’t wait to come back
4.8
I read the rules/fees very carefully and there were added charges. I think the fee was not worth the stay.
4.8
The location was perfect.Comfortable beds and all the amenities that we needed. The state park and Monterey Aquarium passes were a bonus that we used. Would definitely stay here again.
4.8
Beautiful, cozy beach home with all the extras. Celebrated my daughters 6th birthday here. We were able to go to the monterey aquarium (5* too!), short drive to Santa Cruz boardwalk, and loved the very short walk to the beach that this house promised. Our check in was seamless, got to physically meet Marina and Sasha; they were absolutely lovely and even gave my daughter a birthday gift! We were all floored and so touched! The parking pass came in handy for some local beaches nearby that would have charged, the aquarium passes worked effortlessly, and the beach toys/chairs, etc were a hit for our kids. Thank you Marina and Sasha, this place was heavenly. We will definitely be back!
4.8
We had a great time here. Good communication and the house was clean. No issues at all. We loved how close the beach gate path was and makes getting to the beach super quick. Would highly recommend, we look forward to staying here again!
4.8
After a busy week of touring in California we really enjoyed our week in Aptos. The location was great with the beach and dining options within walking distance.
The house had everything you needed and was very comfortable.
4.8
Worked well as our base to Car Week in Carmel and for a quick jaunt to the Beach. Clean and well kept, the host were quick to respond to any questions
4.8
We were here on business, but when time came to kick back and relax, everything was perfect. Sasha and Marina are wonderful hosts.
4.8
It was better than we anticipated! Beautiful home and very clean. It is a short walk to the beach in a great neighborhood. The neighborhood is south of downtown so you don't have to deal with the crowds which was great! The owners are very kind and receptive as well. Thanks for having us!
4.8
This is a great rental. Perfect location: 3 min walk to the beach, 10-15 min from Santa Cruz boardwalk. The hosts really make it nice for families (park pass, aquarium passes, beach toys and board games) and nice for adults (clean, welcome bottle of wine and locally made lemonade). We drove both north to Capitola and Half moon bay and south to Monterey and the Big Sur.
4.8
The location was great, the area was conveniently located. House was very clean, very comfortable.
Owners/ managers were very nice.
Anything you needed was in the house and ready for use.
We enjoyed our stay very much.
4.8
Worked well for us as we were local and needed a place to stay and store a few things while we were getting our house fumigated.
4.8
What a sweet home! We felt welcomed by the home owners. Check in was easy even at 10 pm. The condo was spacious and had everything we needed for a busy wedding weekend.
We loved waking to the sound of the ocean and the gorgeous gardens that are visible from every window.
We also brought our Mountian Bikes and loved having a side entrance to a secure garage with laundry! So easy and comfortable. Thank you
4.8
Great place to stay. We were very happy upon arrival that the unit was clean and very well stocked. It put a reminder please and we were able to enjoy our trip which was my sons wedding. Marina And Sasha were excellent hosts
4.8
The place was so comfortable, very clean and well equipped with everything you need. Also many “extras” we don’t usually see at most rentals… the area is beautiful and quiet. Also the path to the beach is nothing short of enchanting! Sasha and Marina are perfect hosts… great communication! We will be staying there again…..
Thank you Sasha and Marina!
4.8
What a wonderful place to stay. Close beach access with a beautiful path almost across the street and drive up access 2 blocks down.
Our hosts met us as we arrived and were welcoming with a wealth of local information.
The house comes with member passes to the Aquarium and state park passes. And all the beach toys and supplies your family could need.
We are already looking forward to returning many times in the future.
4.8
The homeowners were very welcoming and gracious! We loved staying with them and felt very cared for. The place was sweet, clean, nicely decorated, very comfortable beds!, and the access to the beach was amazing. All of the beach toys were perfect for us, and the access to the Aquarium and State Park were a huge bonus that we utilized. We look forward to coming back!
4.8
Very clean, great location and neighborhood, as well as close to other areas to explore throughout Monterey bay.
4.8
Rented this for our daughter and her family. The place is lovely and very family friendly. The Beach-gate path feels like a magical approach to the beach.
4.8
Beautiful, relaxing house equipped with everything you need to make the stay very pleasant. The host is very nice and caring. Marina knowing we will celebrate our grandson birthday surprised him with a beautiful birthday gift. That was very special. Thank you Marina.
4.8
Beautiful relaxing house
Beautiful, relaxing house equipped with everything you need to make the stay very pleasant. The host is very nice and caring. Marina knowing we will celebrate our grandson birthday surprised him with a beautiful birthday gift. That was very special. Thank you Marina.
4.8
Third Time's a Charm!
This our third year staying here and we look forward to it all year. We stayed for a whole week. We were thinking of going somewhere else for summer vacation this year but our daughter was so set on going to "our" beach house where we can walk down the wooden steps to the beach and go get ice cream down the street in the evening. I love that this feels like a second home to her. We are glad we can make lasting memories. Marina and Sasha's house feels clean but also comfortable. It's amazing if you have kids because of the outdoor shower and garage full of beach chairs, towels and beach toys. We also use the aquarium passes every year and the state park pass. Definitely a bonus! We highly recommend!
4.8
Clean and well stocked.
Family of 5. Enjoyed our stay.
4.8
Lovely place, lovely location, and lovely hosts!!
We had already planned to visit the area but decided last minute to find a spot as our friends house would be a little crowded for the weekend. So happy we came across Marina and Sasha's lovely home! They are absolutely amazing people, very friendly and we are so happy we were able to meet them and stay at their beautifully remodeled Aptos home! Two minute walk from the beach path makes this even better but my favorite part of the trip was how generous and open they were to me and my family! They invited us up for ice cream and to just talk during our stay. This weekend was for my birthday and the hosts were so kind to give me a very nice basket to help me celebrate my birthday weekend! Definitely coming back!
4.8
Marina and Sasha were gracious hosts.
The house was light and airy and conveniently located. We enjoyed the state beach pass and Aquarium tickets.
Highly recommend!
4.8
We stayed at this place in November 2021. From the start the experience was horrible. First the key and lock for the main door looked like it needed to be replaced. We could not get in and had to call the owners and wait for them to show up to give us another key to a separate door.
Inside the place had mold in the kitchen and parts of the wooden floor were warped and likely moldy underneath. Our entire family fell sick likely due to mold allergies. We also did covid tests just to be sure and thankfully they were all negative. We had to cut our visit short and this totally ruined our vacation.
We reported this to the owners and they said they will get mold testing done and share the report with us. They never did that and never refunded us any money even though we could not stay at the property. VRBO did not support us with the issue either. This is the last time we are using vrbo.
I would highly recommend no one else stay at this property if you care about your health.
4.8
Lovely place to stay
Marina and Sasha were wonderful hosts! We enjoyed the aquarium (thank you!), the beach that was a short walk away, and the Santa Cruz boardwalk. The house was clean and comfortable and really made our stay enjoyable. Thank you!
4.8
We had a fantastic 4 day weekend over Valentines day. Easy walk to the beach and the house has a HUGE amount of beach supplies, including beach towels. Outdoor shower helps a lot when coming home covered in sand.
Very quiet neighborhood, highly recommend sleeping with a window open so you can hear the ocean. 😃
Small market and restaurants are an easy walk, Safeway is right across the freeway too so it is easy buy food instead of trying to pack everything. This place also has a ton of books, dvd’s and games to play if you would rather stay inside.
The aquarium passes are a fantastic perk, were able to get our family of four (7, 8 YO) in for no cost. We went on a weekday, which i highly recommend unless you like mosh pits filled with children.
Owners were very fast at responding and extremely helpful.
We had a great experience and will be renting again for sure.
4.8
A Beautiful Home In a Beautiful Place
We had a fantastic 4 day weekend over Valentines day. Easy walk to the beach and the house has a HUGE amount of beach supplies, including beach towels. Outdoor shower helps a lot when coming home covered in sand.
Very quiet neighborhood, highly recommend sleeping with a window open so you can hear the ocean. 😃
Small market and restaurants are an easy walk, Safeway is right across the freeway too so it is easy buy food instead of trying to pack everything. This place also has a ton of books, dvd’s and games to play if you would rather stay inside.
The aquarium passes are a fantastic perk, were able to get our family of four (7, 8 YO) in for no cost. We went on a weekday, which i highly recommend unless you like mosh pits filled with children.
Owners were very fast at responding and extremely helpful.
We had a great experience and will be renting again for sure.
4.8
Worst place we ever stayed
We stayed at this place in November 2021. From the start the experience was horrible. First the key and lock for the main door looked like it needed to be replaced. We could not get in and had to call the owners and wait for them to show up to give us another key to a separate door.
Inside the place had mold in the kitchen and parts of the wooden floor were warped and likely moldy underneath. Our entire family fell sick likely due to mold allergies. We also did covid tests just to be sure and thankfully they were all negative. We had to cut our visit short and this totally ruined our vacation.
We reported this to the owners and they said they will get mold testing done and share the report with us. They never did that and never refunded us any money even though we could not stay at the property. VRBO did not support us with the issue either. This is the last time we are using vrbo.
I would highly recommend no one else stay at this property if you care about your health.
4.8
Amazing location- Seacliffe State Park is so beautiful. We walked the beaches, both directions, everyday. We used the included State Parks Pass almost every day while we were out exploring. Got as far south as Big Sur, visited the elephant seals at Ano Nuevo State Park. Nice and quiet location away from the tourists in Santa Cruz. Well appointed house. Would love to come back and experience Aptos in a different season.
4.8
Wonderful getaway
Amazing location- Seacliffe State Park is so beautiful. We walked the beaches, both directions, everyday. We used the included State Parks Pass almost every day while we were out exploring. Got as far south as Big Sur, visited the elephant seals at Ano Nuevo State Park. Nice and quiet location away from the tourists in Santa Cruz. Well appointed house. Would love to come back and experience Aptos in a different season.
4.8
Close to the beach and park.
4.8
Was a great stay! Well stocked and great location
Would definitely stay again
4.8
Perfect!
Everything about our stay was perfect: location, amenities, small touches!
4.8
I thought i was renting a house but its an apartment. The unit is well equiped within walking distance if the beach and great restaurants nearby. The place is in need of some repairs. The shower handle is loose no pressure and the corner kitchen cabinet needs to be repaired at the hinges. Also strange are bedding did not include a top sheet. Great to have passes to the parks and monterey aquariums. Lovely owner.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Aptos?
The average price for a rental in Aptos is £308 per night. This rental is £64 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 2nd row, Next to Beachgate path - 4min walk to the sand - Aquarium & Park Passes. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is 2nd row, Next to Beachgate path - 4min walk to the sand - Aquarium & Park Passes pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at 2nd row, Next to Beachgate path - 4min walk to the sand - Aquarium & Park Passes?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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