This is a great house and location. Large bedrooms, each with their own full bath. The entire house was spotless. The provisions are very thoughtful and generous -- plenty of towels, kitchen ware for every need, etc. A real gem.

The house was well-maintained and comfortable. Great property management, there was an appliance issue and the management phoned us prior to arrival to notify and already had repair scheduled. Kitchen had plenty of dishes and glasses. Appliances all nice and modern. Safeway is very close for a grocery run. We walked down to the beach easily. I recommend this property and would not hesitate to reserve it again. I am grateful we had the opportunity to experience it. Suggestion to owner: The front of house bedroom is really large and the bed is up against wall so it's awkward to get in and out if two are using the bed. Reconfigure the furniture layout in that space and consider adding a second smaller bed in there.

Comfortable, clean and thoughtful. Awesome Bali theme and artwork. Convenient to Santa Cruz and Monterrey. Excellent nearby grocery store. The street noise was loud at times but quiet at night.

This home was fabulous. I will definitely book again. The proximity to the beach, fabulous food, great excursions, it is all fabulous! Even if you just want a weekend near the beach with a fabulous view from the deck, this place it perfect.

Amazing place. Roomy, clean, and well appointed. Great ocean view from patio. Great service and communication. Very fairly priced.

The property was nicely located across from the beach. There was some traffic noise from the street, but all in all it was in a great location. Had everything you needed for a pleasant stay.

The location of the property was very beautiful!! Unfortunately, it didn’t seem like there was attention to detail as far as cleaning goes. There was a stain on our blanket and a couple of spider webs around the home. Overall, we really enjoyed the home and our stay.

Joan is a gracious host and her home is a great place to stay. This wasn't my first stay and Bali by the Beach..... and certainly won't be the last!!

The house was lovely. It was the perfect place to enjoy the ocean and nearby attractions. Lots of great walking areas along the beach. We loved it!

We weren’t on the beach, close walk and no constant traffic. Some vehicle traffic during the day. This was quite at night! And all the amenities of our own home.

Getting to the beach is as simple as a walk down the hill. The house was very clean, extremely well stocked with everything we needed. Communication w the owner was effective and clear.

Great location, close to the beach, with beautiful views of the ocean. Perfect adult house!

We were celebrating our 50th anniversary in Aptos because it was where we honeymooned. This wa s definite upgrade to the cabin we first stayed in. Easy walk to the beach, and restaurants. We spent our time just relaxing

Truly a lovely comfortable home with all the amenities provided. The only downfall was the traffic noise outside. The school buses going up the hill were incredibly loud as were the speeding cars.

Property was awesome! Kitchen was fully stocked, views were incredible, access to the beach/restaurants was just a few steps away, lots of parking! You can tell the owners spent quite some time thinking about the decor of the place. Looking forward to coming back!

Great location to the beach and a few local restaurants. This is a quiet area without a lot of commercialism in he area. Just a fantastic location and nice, unique house. We traveled from PA to CA for vacation. We already decided, we need to go back.

Just down the hill can enjoy a beautiful beach and a small market, Cafe Rio to open soon and pizza place. Beautiful views from the home. Clean and comfortable - a Bali experience in decor/art.

Funky fun beach weekend was perfect! What a great place to stay - so close to the water and equipped with everything we needed. It was such a whimsical environment with so many personal touches to discover. We can't wait to return.

My partner and I spent a relaxing long weekend at Joan's beach retreat. The sunset and ocean view from the deck and LR was the draw, but the natural light, decor, furnishings, good communication, and well stocked house, exceeded our expectations. It's the 3rd house up the hill so beach proximity is a plus (compared to the condos across the street and up the hill). The deck is above the street so privacy is maintained. At night there are hardly any cars so the ocean is quite present in sound and smell. The house is perfectly perched on the hill so, with the views and Balinese decor, it reminded us of us of Uluwatu on the ocean side and Ubud on the mountain side. Overall a great place to unwind in comfort.

We loved the house, the decor and the most beautiful views of the ocean and the area. The home was very clean and well kept. The kitchen is stocked with all of the necessities, as well as the restrooms. The house has everything you need to feel at home. The location is perfect, walking distance to the beach, several food places that we liked. Joan was very easy to communicate with, responded to messages very fast. She also made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our short vacation, including the most delicious cookies at check in. Thank you again.

We loved the house, the decor and the most beautiful views of the ocean and the area. The home was very clean and well kept. The kitchen is stocked with all of the necessities, as well as the restrooms. The house has everything you need to feel at home. The location is perfect, walking distance to the beach, several food places that we liked. Joan was very easy to communicate with, responded to messages very fast. She also made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our short vacation, including the most delicious cookies at check in. Thank you again.

Cool place to stay!

So glad we found Bali by the Beach. It's the getaway we needed after the prolonged lockdown and all the stress! Couldn't ask for a more gracious and attentive host than Joan. A lot of TLC has gone into the property--from the unique decor to the treats that greeted us upon arrival to all the amenities we could possibly need. The property is very close to the beach. To hear the waves crashing early in the morning is priceless. The sunset view from the house is stunning. Short drive to Santa Cruz and Capitola. One of the bedrooms faces the street, but there's not much traffic. If you're a light sleeper, just bring earplugs. Overall, we highly recommend this place!

Pros: exceedingly kind hostess, every amenity one needs, PLUS fresh fruit, milk, coffee, ice cream, butter, etc.etc. ready upon arrival. Joan offered us early check-in too which was so kind and helpful. The bathrooms were well stocked, lovely linens and plenty of good fluffy towels. Great view of ocean and sunsets. Close access to miles of fine beaches. Nearby restaurants and convenience stores. Kitchen was very well-equipped. Cons: house is on busy Rio Del Mar with pretty constant road noise. Thee is a huge transformer on a telephone pole right outside the upstairs patio and condos block the view across the road. Overall, pros outweigh the cons! Thank you Joan for your thoughtful touches.

Everything was great! Joan was wonderful to work with, very friendly and helpful. The view and location to the beach was perfect. Easy to walk to most everything you need. The house had everything we needed and was very cozy and comfortable.

Great location and accommodations were spacious and well appointed. Generally, I was impressed with the attention to detail. One small nit; paper products were lacking. No Kleenexes or napkins and very few paper towels. Given the attention to everything else, I suspect this was an oversight.

A good place to relax and spend time with friends. Great for ladies get away

Lovely property, well equipped, eclectic decor. Hope to return soon

The pictures do not do the house justice! Gorgeous views, clean, comfortable, ecclectic home. Heated flooring! The house is stocked with plenty of towels, dishes, etc. The owner is very nice. We will definitely come back. Very relaxing retreat for sure.

My family and I were extremely happy with our choice to stay at Bali by the Beach. We enjoyed 3 days of beautiful views and relaxation. The home was pristine, very clean and well kept. The kitchen is stocked with all of the necessities, as well as the restrooms. The house has everything you need to feel right at home. We also liked that the bedrooms were downstairs and the gathering rooms were upstairs, allowing for little disruption to those who may go to bed early. The location is perfect, walking distance to the beach, several food places and a cute coffee shop. We drove only once to visit Marianne’s ice cream, only 1 mile away. Joan was wonderful and made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We arrived to the most delicious cookies and fresh plums. Hospitality at its finest! We are already talking about our next trip here and we can’t wait.

Lovely stay. Thank you.

Great location; clean house with a great vibe. Joan is thoughtful, very welcoming, little pleasant surprises; she is responsive and available if needed. Would be glad to stay there again.