Delightful Home Steps To Sand
4.6
Outstanding(49 Reviews)House in Aptos, CA
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this house rental
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
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
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Map of Aptos, CA
Reviews
4.6
Outstanding(49 Reviews)4.6
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Cute lil house, nicely set up for all a vacationer's needs; a well stocked kitchen, comfy and sturdy furniture, a few games and books, good wifi, a small, but cozy bed, lovely outdoor spaces front and back too, and the neighborhood is quiet and walkable! House is clean and tidy which is so appreciated, nice job housekeeping! I think "Steps to Sand" is a bit misleading, a short walk or a quick bike ride to sand is more accurate. Downsides: they provide first roll of toilet paper and then bring your own? I managed 2 dozen vacation homes in Tahoe for 17 years and NO ONE brought their own TP, it was provided. Plus, the one roll is a terrible one-ply! If you have the possibility of ants (no big deal as some climates are prone to them), please provide ant spray. We were surprised at the 10:00AM check out, it's way too early. This is not the norm for the vacation homes I managed in Tahoe or that I have previously rented. Lastly, the front gate is a bit narrow and challenging to get even a smaller car into the driveway, would be nice if it was made bigger as there is room.
4.6
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.
4.6
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.
4.6
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.
4.6
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Have been vacationing in this neighborhood for years. Lovely little home on a quiet street, and a quick walk to the Beachgate Trail. Home was clean and all furniture has been updated since listing photos were taken. Love being able to walk to the beach as well as to town. We didn't use them, but there is a gas, and charcoal bbq as well as a firepit out front; there were boogie boards, beach chairs, and a few beach games in the laundry room to borrow too! Great little home, would happily stay here again!
4.6
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.
4.6
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.
4.6
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
A great stay and location. Unfortunately the beach was still closed due to the storm but the stay was still great! Always nice to stay in Aptos!
4.6
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.
4.6
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.
4.6
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
There were a few things that disappointed us. The main bed felt smaller then a Queen. The comforter on the bed looked very dirty, like blood on it. Property management replaced the comforter with another that had similar stains, but not as bad. The front door didn't stay shut unless you locked it. The driveway looks flat in the picture but it is on a slope. You can get two cars in if the back end of the second car is sticking out the gate. There is no view from the property. It has a nice back yard. There are grapes growing in the back yard that draw ants to the house. There were ant traps around to help keep them out of the house. The things we liked about the house. It was a single level home with very few steps. It was easy for my 92 year old mother to get around in the house. We liked it because it has a kitchen. We enjoyed being able to make meals at the home. I bought a spaghetti server and left it there for others to use. There is a nice BBQ on the back porch, we didn't use it. People that BBQ would like it. Having a washing machine on the property was very nice. We liked the location. Close to the beach and lots of things to do in that area. Monterey Bay is close too and we visited there also. Property Management was able to take care of any problems and they answered our calls quickly and came and replaced a battery on the Carbon Monoxide detector that alarmed when the battery died. Later we found a battery in a closet across from the bathroom.I will stay at this property again in the future. I would recommend it for two to three people or a couple with a couple of children.
4.6
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.
4.6
Everything about our stay was awesome, very easy check in, and super close to beach!
4.6
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.
4.6
We had a lovely time.
4.6
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!!
4.6
Cute little cottage
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is a perfect little rental for a couple. It is small but the living area is a good size and there is plenty of room outside for gatherings with family and friends. My only complaint is that the pillows were extremely flat and the bedding is worn. We also were only given 4 towels even though we indicated that we might have 4 guests. My mom and brother stayed with us for 2 nights and had no complaints about the fold out couch. It also would be nice to be provided beach towels since we came in from Texas and did not think to bring beach towels. They did have plenty of beach toys, including chairs and boogie boards which was very nice. We would definitely stay again.
4.6
Comfortable space - great backyard!
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The photos do not reflect many great upgrades. The back yard is finished with more seating areas and a nice table for six. This property is a a very comfortable space in a great neighborhood.
4.6
HEAVEN IN A SMALL PACKAGE
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful
4.6
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
4.6
only the t.v. screen setting on wide was mentioned as an issue.
4.6
great stay
only the t.v. screen setting on wide was mentioned as an issue.
4.6
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.
4.6
Aptos
Great, thanks
4.6
Enjoyed our stay - wi fi didn’t work - property mgmt couldn’t help
Loved the location
4.6
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!
4.6
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.
4.6
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.
4.6
Small, cute, beach house with awesome back yard and walking distance to the beach. Couldn’t ask for more.
4.6
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.
4.6
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. 😔
4.6
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.
4.6
No access to the beach!
4.6
No access to the beach! 😕
4.6
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.
4.6
Cozy beach house
Small, cute, beach house with awesome back yard and walking distance to the beach. Couldn’t ask for more.
4.6
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.
4.6
No beach access!
No access to the beach! 😕
4.6
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.
4.6
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. 😔
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Aptos?
The average price for a rental in Aptos is R 7,019 per night. This rental is R 1,335 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Delightful Home Steps To Sand. 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 Delightful Home Steps To Sand pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Delightful Home Steps To Sand?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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