See all properties
Entire home

500 feet from the ocean, 500 feet from the river

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for 500 feet from the ocean, 500 feet from the river

View from property
Beach
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Aptos, CA
  • Rio Del Mar Beach
    2 min walk
  • Seacliff State Beach
    4 min walk
  • Seascape Golf Club
    3 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    48 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Aptos Ocean / Bayview Cottage near beaches. Pets & parking. Walkable to beach

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (19)
The price is $334
$309 per night
$334 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Aptos Ocean / Bayview Cottage near beaches. Pets & parking. Walkable to beach

About the neighborhood

Aptos

With a stay at this vacation home in Aptos, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This family-friendly vacation home is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Capitola Beach and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Rio Del Mar Beach.
View more Vacation Homes in AptosOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seacliff State Beach - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seascape Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • New Brighton State Beach - 14 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Capitola Beach - 14 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee and Tea - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

500 feet from the ocean, 500 feet from the river

The Coast Queen is a wonderful house for a pleasant getaway to the coast for the weekend. It's a perfect place for a family, a couple or even two couples. It's a short two minute walk to the beach (and coffee shop, deli, corner market, and restaurants) providing a great anchor for days at the beach, yet it's only a few miles from Santa Cruz to enjoy the wonderful food, and activities in Santa Cruz.
Rio Del Mar is one of the last of the quaint, small village areas on the central coast. You can walk about a mile north from here, and seemingly endless miles south. We are close to the cement ship as well.

The house has been recently remodeled, with new floors and appliances in a full-stocked, fully functional kitchen. The deck upstairs is a wonderful place to hang out on sunny and shady days (with a movable umbrella if you're a shade-lover), along with an outdoor grill.
There are flat screen televisions both upstairs and downstairs, along with basic cable and free Netflix. We also have high speed internet.

We have a car port for two cars off street parking.
We are a legally permitted vacation rental in Santa Cruz County.

We also have - special for kids - a Harry Potter closet! It is equipped with a super comfy mattress-type thing, and pillows. (We are still waiting for an owl to find us.) Kids have been known to read books there for hours, sleep there, and play spooky games there too. (There is good light in there, for those who want it.)

We are dog friendly BUT WE HAVE A PET POLICY. If you are interested in bringing a dog you MUST tell us at the time of booking. We will share our pet policy and you must agree to it. If you do not tell us you are bringing a dog (and agree to our pet policy), we will charge an extra $200 cleaning fee.

We have a general maximum of four adults. If you plan on having more than 4 adults, you need to check with us. We charge an extra fee of $20 per night for extra adults.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home offers books and games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Myriam Cohen

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: We do not allow smoking on the property.

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please contact us for details.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

500 Feet Ocean 500 Feet River House Aptos
500 Feet Ocean 500 Feet River Aptos
500 Feet Ocean 500 Feet River
House
500 Feet From the Ocean 500 Feet From the River
500 Feet From the Ocean, 500 Feet From the River Aptos

500 feet from the ocean, 500 feet from the river Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 122 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Linda K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not as advertised
Was not esthetically pleasing indoors or out. Items that should have been included in the house were missing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

judith l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aptos visit
Very clean. Easy walk to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place by the beach
This is our second time staying here and we love it. It is walking distance to the ocean and a great walking path. Owner is quick to respond and we loved having coffee on the balcony. A fire pit or a hot tub would make this place perfect !.tuoumake this perf td perf
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious cottage on the bay
Great space for a family- two bedrooms, two bathrooms and large outdoor deck. Well stocked kitchen. Only meal we prepared was breakfast. Quick walk to beach. As tennis fans, we were delighted to get the channel for the U S Open. Comfy furnishings. Limited stores within walking distance. Many restaurants and coffee spots several miles away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron-Barbara O.

Liked: Cleanliness
So close to the beach!
The house is very nice. So close to the beach. Has everything you need for a comfortable stay. And the owner is quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline O.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naoko C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Good location, clean and comfortable. I would choose this rental again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Retreat
There was plenty of room to spread out. I appreciated the heater in the master bedroom. It was very comfortable and super close to the beach and coffee shop!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray O., Roseville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach Getaway
Great time spending a sunny winter-day at the beach. Great location! Home was nicely decorated, comfortable and beachy. I appreciated the check in emails from the owner, the easy/secure parking and large outdoor deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruno H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Santa Cruz
Very comfortable home great location and very quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callie H., Grass Valley

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip
Great, cozy, comfortable place! Enjoyed the accommodations very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J., Harrisonburg, Va

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Stay
The property was clean, good kitchen and living space had plenty of room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simple & satisfactory!
Great location to beach, cute and tidy home; love the local recommendations in the guest book. Thanks for a good time!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Pamela R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
The location was great, but the unit was a bit disappointing. Bedrooms very small, cramped. Linens and pillows not so nice. Good towels, but no hand towels. Kitchen was was nice but dishes, towels , glasses and utensils were in short supply.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love the Coast Queen!
This was our third stay. We love the comfort of the house and the proximity to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love the Coast Queen.
3rd time staying. We love the comfort of this house and the proximity to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison R., Folsom, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
The house was adorable. The location was perfect. The owners were amazing to work with. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was stocked. We had a fantastic time and will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Was a fantastic weekend getaway with the family! Close to the beach and cute little restaurant and market for convenience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for families
Really enjoyed our stay and loved the proximity to the beach and the deck space. Communication with the owner was very good. We weren’t left many towels by the cleaner and she took care of it right away, which we appreciated. I would suggest replacing all the sheets and bath towels - they were older and worn and new ones would be nice. Also suggest having the cleaners check the grill - it needed a really good scrubbing before we could use it. We’d stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D., Santa Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous house near the beach
My husband and 2 teens and dog and I had a fantastic stay at this house. It’s very close to the beach, has everything you could need, and is quiet and comfortable. A great value for this amazing neighborhood! We’d love to come back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom H., Lodi, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Our New Favorite Location in Aptos
Great location. The property is very nicely furnished. We had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ariana C., Roseville,usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Great vacation location, can't wait to come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wahid R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
Location and property just as described. Very clean, and the manager was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021