Beautiful place to stay in Aptos. Full beach views. Cute cafe, restaurant and little store walking distance right down the hill. Everything was a plus with the exception of the couches. Just bring a couple of sheets to cover as they were worn and seemed a little dirty but definitely not worth changing your plans. Absolutely worth the stay. Nice outdoor table and chairs for meals, games, relaxing, etc. No need to bring your white noise. The sounds of the waves is so relaxing. Very close driving to Capitola and Santa Cruz.

Very nice condo, great views, decent area. The issue was after the weekend, workers showed up at 8am on Monday with power washers, gas generators, nail guns, etc. doing work on other units, but parked all their stuff in front of our back door, crazy noise, couldn’t wait to leave today. Not to mention all the construction debris littering the left side of this unit.

Had a lovely stay! Would defiantly stay again!

The location and view were stupendous. Beds were very comfortable. A lot of high-end things, i.e. Viking range/oven, although not a lot of pots and pans This is not a large place. More than 4 people would be really pushing it. Biggest problem was the lack of WiFi. The last two day we all used cellular data. Be aware there is NO table you can eat at or work on. There is a peninsula that is cramped, low, with almost no knee room. We did find an old card table downstairs, but three of the four legs have been bent/ broken. You have to be really careful to not dump it. If stairs are an problem, be aware that at the top there is no handrail where it makes a turn.

The home surpasses our expectations. Beautiful and relaxing. All the enmities to make a trip very comfortable.

All was great until we wanted to use the washing machine. There was mold on the glass of the door and more inside, too much to make it usable.

We enjoyed a three day weekend getaway ..drove in Thursday evening and spent the rest of the weekend enjoying the ocean views and perfect weather. Spent one day visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the other at the beach (located perfectly down the block). The home was filled with every amenity needed, a great cooks kitchen, and comfy beds . The owners have really put thought and effort into making mermaid's perch all the comforts of home. We will be back !

Amazing Sunsets!! Great place to stay while enjoying all the wonderful beauty that Monterey Bay has to offer. Also checking out universities with niece.

Everything about the booking process was excellent. Jody was extremely helpful and responsive - very grateful to have worked with her and Hallie. The condo exceeded our expectations - beautiful and wonderfully comfortable and cozy, with a gorgeous ocean view. Loved the beach, neighborhood, and most of all the warm and welcoming environment to relax and get caught up with long-time friends. More amenities than we had time to enjoy. Would love to return! It’s s very special place.

Very easy to rent with a spectacular view of the sunsets and beach. Easy walk to the beach.

Positives of the view and area outweigh negatives of old couches and lack of seating

We all agreed that the sofas and the carpeting need to be replaced.

I need to start by saying this to myself (as well as anyone else reading this): Marsha, if you have Any doubt in that wise gut of yours about ANYTHING, just say, “NO.” Please. Shortly after booking this property, my dear friend alerted me to a couple new reviews…speaking of the couches, the carpets, and the inaccuracies between the listing’s pictures, & what was actually w/in said listing. I wrote the property manager, asking if the carpets would be properly cleaned by the time we got there, how many chairs were actually really there, etc.. They did respond, saying they would try their best to have the carpets professionally done, as close to our check in date as possible. Ever so hopeful, I realized shortly after arrival, that the carpet (Still covered in large stains, Btw), was the least of my worries. Deflated, knowing it was too late to find another place on such short notice, I did my best to get it looking acceptable, Before my friends arrived. Needless to say, we all pitched in to Lysol & vacuum everything we could. :( Here are the Top Ten unsanitary & unsafe things we were assaulted with… 1. Human hairs of different lengths, textures and thicknesses, lined the top two drawers on either side of the downstairs bathroom sink . 2. Used Q-Tips also made an appearance here. 3. The main window screen in coral room was noticeably “off balance”, and when I gently went to move it back into place, it literally fell apart, sadly crumbling to rest on roof below. 4. Neither the heated floor, nor the jacuzzi jets worked. Super bummer…cause that was a definitely booking point. 5. My friend nearly sliced her hand to shreds, while grabbing a dish from the bottom rack of the dishwasher, and found what looked to be one of the larger drinking glasses, shattered into big and small chunks. 6. Microwave FILTHY—with sticky substances covering the glass rotating plate. 7. Built in cutting board, spotted with same stickiness. 8. THE COUCHES. So beyond uncomfortable/ripped and worn cushions/wood about to poke through the arm rests. Absolutely wouldn’t sit on them without a barrier of some sort—we covered both with blankets, and some of the extra pillows. 9. Thick OLD, cobwebs in plain sight, right above refrigerator. 10. All the leftover crumbs. All the dead ants. RALPH LAUREN BOXER BRIEFS THAT WEREN’T OURS🤮 There were +’s, but I’ve only got a few characters left. So sorry:(

Very satisfied with this property and our stay. The views were gorgeous!

Close enough to beach to walk. View was beautiful.

I really did love this property. The view is exceptional! I love to cook and the kitchen had everything. The house would have easily been five stars, But the carpet and the couches were pretty filthy. We wore socks and covered the couches with our blankets that we brought from home and it was fine. The condo is the perfect location and again the view is amazing!

Up above the noise and the traffic, but still with all the views and proximity. Nice, clean and quiet just as described. We had a wonderful time, loved the condo and the complex!

Rental company was easy to work with. There was scheduled fridge repair during our stay, which was an inconvenience for planning beach time. The visitor parking in front of the unit was occupied by other tenants vehicles all week so guests couldn’t park there. The views are perfect! Deck table only has 2 chairs now, and the inside dining situation is challenging with only a folded table. We always love our time at the mermaid perch!

It's a nice place, a little dated, but good. All beds were comfortable, decent showers and bath. Supplied with pretty much everything.

We really enjoyed our stay. View from the living room is great. Perfect size for our family.

Property was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Great location with incredible views. This was our second time at the property and we will definitely be back!

Stayed here for a wedding that was in the area. The house is so cute. Beautiful views, beach proximity, comfortable beds. We’d definitely stay here again!

Sunny 4 day stay at the Beach within walking distance. 180 degree sunset views from the deck. Comfortable bed with a view of the ocean and the sound of crashing waves to fall asleep to. Radiant heat from the bathroom floors, an added bonus. The agent was very responsive and helpful. Would definitely return. Lots of restaurants in the area. Miles of sandy beach to walk. Just what we needed. Thank you Hallie. Denise and Randy Holmes