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Cozy retreat near woods and sea

Holiday home in Aptos with kitchen and patio

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3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Cozy retreat near woods and sea (Aptos)
Cozy retreat near woods and sea provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy retreat near woods and sea

Whether you seek a cozy retreat out in the woods or wish to enjoy a beach getaway with the family, we got you covered!

Ideally located in the enchanting forest of Nisene Marks, our newly refurbished home is the perfect getaway for some well deserved R&R. Nestled in the heart of a majestic redwood forest, our home offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With towering trees as your neighbors and the ocean just a short drive away, you'll have the best of both worlds!

The space

This rental is a fully independent guest suite with its own fully equipped kitchen, two bathrooms, three bedrooms, sundeck & terrace, and a very large living & dining room for family get-togethers. The space is right around 1500sq feet.

There are no shared spaces and no other rentals on the property. The host occupies a separate unit on the property and is glad to help with any issues that may arise during your stay.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No smoking inside the unit
Check-out is at 11am but late check-out fee can be purchased for an additional 50$. Late check-out is at 1pm.
Outdoor areas are for day use only until 9pm.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Located in Aptos, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Aptos travel guide
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Nice, long hike today. Went down the Bridge Creek Trail, and then to Maple Falls. About an 8-mile total hike. Redwoods everywhere you look, and a deep dark forest that gave lots of 'mood'. We came across a tiny snake! It was just a few inches long, red back, sunning itself on a rock in the middle of the creek.
    The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 500px Photo ID: 99992469 - Doing a series of shooting Sunset on California Coast. If you are from California, you know the challenge that the photographers face.
    Rio Del Mar Beach
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Take a tour
    Seacliff State Beach
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Aptos History Museum
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cabrillo College
    2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station
    45 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    9 min walk
  • Whale City Bakery Bar And Grill Aptos
    11 min walk
  • Poki Bowl
    12 min walk
  • Marianne's Ice Cream
    2 min drive
  • Sushi Garden - Aptos
    12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy retreat near woods and sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Cozy retreat near woods and sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy retreat near woods and sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy retreat near woods and sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy retreat near woods and sea located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, Aptos History Museum and Rio Del Mar Beach. Seacliff State Beach and Cabrillo College are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Cozy retreat near woods and sea Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

dianne V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

A beautiful place that had not only the solitude of peace and quiet but yet so close to everything. If you want to go to the ocean, go to the ocean. if you want to go to the mountains, go to the mountain. If you want to enjoy a dinner or ice cream the town is in walking distance. Our stay was absolutely wonderful. wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

good time

fun open space
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean A. A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This one is Great!

Four of us spent a long weekend and totally enjoyed ourselves. Gabriel is a fabulous host. The house was more than comfortable and the location can't be beat. We'll probably come back when it warms up in order to enjoy the outside patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and secluded

This property is SO quiet and secluded, nestled in the deep woods. But it's also very close to a great market, home-made ice cream and restaurants. We walked to these nearby places when we didn't want to take the car. Gabriel was a WONDERFUL host. We felt comfortable, cozy and safe in the house surrounded by the beautiful woods. Behind the gate to the property, there is room for two cars only, which was fine for us. We were sisters, nieces and daughters, aged 16 to 76.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Renee M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Interesting house

Definitely a lot of room to entertain a lot of people. One shower and hardly any towels. Do not leave dog food down on the floor the ants will get into it.For such a large house, there’s only four coffee cups.Beautiful plants outside and lots of metal artwork sculptures that have got character.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katja I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aptos weekend

This is a great location, walking distance from Nisene Marks Park (redwoods) and the Aptos Village with nice market and restaurants. Beautiful Sea Cliff Beach is a longer walk, or 5 minute drive. The back deck looks over forest and feels secluded and there are lots of big windows looking out that direction too. The hosts live on the property, which turned out fine. They were very helpful when we had a few small requests. The front of the property is tighter than it appears in the listing photo. Parking is a little tight but worked out for us with our three cars.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break 2024

We really enjoyed our stay at the property. It was well cared for and perfect for a family. The property is attached to the owners home but it is completely separate in terms of living space. We felt like we had plenty of privacy and autonomy to come and go as we wanted. The kitchen is stocked for cooking easy meals. One thing to note is that there is a dog on the property but was very well behaved and did not bother us. Lastly the property is well positioned to access shops, groceries, the beach, and the state park right down the road. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

S M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, great host

This place was spacious and clean, and in a beautiful location, easy to get to. The host was wonderful. I had some trouble with the gate, but I think it was partially "User error", and Gabriel responded immediately. I was there with my adult children to celebrate my mother's 90th birthday. It was a great place for us to land together and then go celebrate at my mom's house. There was room for everybody. Great kitchen, beautiful bathrooms. My kids all said they would love to do this again when we come visit my mom. A little expensive, but worth every penny.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cheri W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Area & home

Owner Gabriel was wonderful, he responded to our requests quickly & helped with our issues. Home is a back house with owner living in front house. Home was large enough for our family of five. The is in a beautiful setting of trees & greenery. Lots of sky lights which let in a lot of sun light (even at 6am). The last guest had left some dirty pans in oven. It was nice but could of been cleaner. Owner is taking care of these issues. Home had 3 Queen beds & 1 trundle bed. No bunkbeds or sofa bed. We were able to sleep 5 comfortably. The bedding was great and the bed comfortable. We had plenty of kitchen equipment to make meals. Our location made good accessibility to Monterey Bay Aquarium, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the cement ship wreck at Seacliff State Beach. Our stay was for 4 nights. This location was over 3 hours from our home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, hosts were kind but gave us space, check in and check out are simple and smooth! The place was prepared very well and is well furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patsy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous lay out. In the forest. Super clean. Wonderful place to visit with family in great area!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large, funky and private in a fantastic setting and location. We could walk into the beautiful adjacent State Park and nearby town of Aptos, or drive a short distance to Santa Cruz. Enjoyed meeting the hosts. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great space, conveniently located near grocery stores, restaurants, and the beach! Our family of five enjoyed our one-night stay during my birthday trip. Everything was very straightforward and self-explanatory, so we didn't need to contact the owners. They provided clear details and instructions before check-in. I would definitely recommend this place and will look for it again on our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Florence B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

amazing host!

Very accommodating host
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean A. A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place

This was our second visit. Still great. We'd do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gennaro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This cottage was wonderful. One of the best stays I've ever had. Rustic and charming in the middle of a wooded area in Nisene State Park. Quiet spacious accommodations that feel like you're in a tree house but only a quarter mile walk to Aptos Village. Lots of space comfortably handled five adults. Well equipped. Hundreds of DVD's for entertainment. The private deck was an added bonus. I loved the artistic and eclectic decor. Great hiking trails through the park and into the redwoods just outside the door. I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

marie f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

finishing touches

Bedding should be upgraded
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024