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OCEAN VIEW - HILLSIDE SANCTUARY WITH THERAPEUTIC SWIM SPA

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One of many beautiful sunsets.
FRONT OF HOUSE
LIVING ROOM - UPPER LEVEL
LIVING ROOM - UPPER LEVEL
LIVING ROOM - UPPER LEVEL

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Seascape Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Seacliff State Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

BEDROOM 1

1 Queen Bed

BEDROOM 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

OCEAN VIEW - HILLSIDE SANCTUARY WITH THERAPEUTIC SWIM SPA

NO PETS (Including Service Animals. Sorry, we have allergies.) - NO SMOKING - NO PARTIES OR EVENTS

This sunny hillside 2 level home with ocean view is perfect for a weekend getaway or an extended sabbatical. The beautiful "ocean view", and manicured garden with gazebo, all come together to offer you the perfect escape. The swim spa is perfect for relaxing in the evening, or a therapeutic aqu massage any time. Our local beach is 0.8 of a mile away, and there are plenty of local attractions, and fine dining is close by.

The upper and lower decks are perfect for entertaining, BBQing, or watching the sunset. The back garden, with its beautiful plantings, and gazebo, are a perfect retreat for morning coffee or afternoon tea, or cocktails.

* ALL BEDDING, LINENS, AND BATH TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. (BEACH TOWELS NOT PROVIDED)
* FREE HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET
* WI-FI PRINTER AVAILABLE
* FREE UNLIMITED US PHONE CALLS
* OUTSIDE SECURITY CAMERAS INSTALLED FOR YOUR SAFETY

UPPER LEVEL INCLUDES:
The main LIVING ROOM area, which has an open floor plan with cathedral open beamed ceiling, and beautiful hand scraped solid white oak flooring. There is a 52-inch 4K HDTV, with Xfinity TV /DVR, a Blue Ray Disk player, and a Bluetooth Sound Bar to stream your music apps.

Forced air central heating, keeps the home cozy and warm in winter.

The modern GOURMET KITCHEN is equipped with all Viking appliances, and dishwasher. All cookware, cooking utensils, dishes, and silverware are provided. The dining area table seats up to 6 guests.
The upper deck has patio chairs for 6 guests, and a cocktail table. The BBQ grill is propane gas.

The MASTER BEDROOM, which is on the upper level, has a queen bed, walk-in closet, chest of drawers, and a sitting area, a vanity sink area, and full bathroom, with tub & shower combo.

DOWN STAIRS - "CAUTION", there are stairs leading from the Living Room to the lower level. If you have small children, it is suggested that you bring your own barrier /gate, as there is none provided.
LOWER LEVEL INCLUDES:
Bedroom 2 - has a queen bed, a full mirrored closet, chest of drawers, and a beautiful view of the garden, and a 24" Samsung HDTV, with Amazon Fire Stick for streaming.

Office - includes work desk, office chair, LAN cable for direct internet hook-up, wi-fi printer.
Access to the lower deck, garden, and Swim Spa are on the lower level, through the office.

DISCLAIMER: SECURITY CAMERAS – For your security, and the security of our property, there are Security Cameras located outside ONLY. Two cameras are located in the front of the house, facing the driveway and front door entry. One camera is on the lower deck, focused on the sliding glass door and gate entrance ONLY. These cameras are FIXED, and are not movable. We, not a "service", are the only ones that have direct access to the camera recording system. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Permit #241175
TOT Certificate # CO04422

Property manager

Michael Taravella
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
WARNING! There are stairs to lower level.
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Events

No events allowed
NO PARTIES OR EVENTS.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING OR VAPING ON THE PROPERTY, PERIOD!
The max guests overnight (4). The max occupancy including visitors (4). Guests over max may result in termination of booking, and eviction.
CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OLD ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE SWIM SPA AT ANY TIME.
NO ONE ALLOWED IN THE SPA AFTER 10 PM OR BEFORE 8 AM. NOISE CURFEW FROM 10:00 PM TO 8:00 AM.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: NO PARTIES OR EVENTS.
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 deadlock
Property Registration Number Permit #241175 TOT Certificate # CO04422

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Aptos

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.
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Seascape Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
  • La Selva Beach - 10 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 14 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Gilroy Station - 40 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee and Tea - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Venus Pie Trap - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is OCEAN VIEW - HILLSIDE SANCTUARY WITH THERAPEUTIC SWIM SPA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is OCEAN VIEW - HILLSIDE SANCTUARY WITH THERAPEUTIC SWIM SPA located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Seascape Golf Club, Beer Can Beach and Rio Del Mar Beach. Seacliff State Beach and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 114 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Very comfortable and relaxing!

If there's such a thing as a 'Hosting Award', Michael Taravella should get one! His attention to detail in the description of his property gets even better before, during and after your stay. He is such a delight and so considerate to take the time to chat by phone before we arrived and made it easy to understand all aspects of the house. The house is so immaculate and set up like a 5-star resort where you can enjoy top of the line cooking appliances, utensils, bedding. etc. The location is great; easy getting to Santa Cruz, Capitola, etc. Thank you, Michael, for being so kind and communitive. Until we meet again, Barbara and Lisa
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tram D.

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

Tram

We stayed 5 nights, it was relaxing, quiet, and beautiful. Michael is very good at communication. He is always responsible my questions promptly. Love his swimming spa, we used almost every night.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Great stay!

We enjoyed our time at this property and felt very comfortable. The spa was great and the host Michael was very responsive and easy to communicate with!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya Z.

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

Beautiful home close to the beach

We enjoyed our stay, it is a beautiful home. Close to the beach and Michael was great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

Loved it!

The house is lovely and comfortable. Michael was awesome as a host to work with. Highly recommend! Definitely would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Relaxing getaway

We had a great time with our friends. Great communication with the owner and we had everything we needed to make sour stay perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Great vacation getaway

The rental is amazing. All the great amenities in rental and then some. Great ocean view. Centrally located so you are just a couple of miles from Capitola and Santa Cruz. Sea Cliff beach is beautiful. The communication with the owner was great. He made everything so easy and welcoming. We will definitely be returning for another vacation stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

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

Comfortable place right near beaches

This place was very clean and comfortable. Great location, within walking distance of a beach, and a quick drive to other fun spots. The owner was very friendly and good with communication. The house is well stocked. The swim spa was really nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gayatri M., Davis, CA

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

Beautiful home

Very clean and comfortable home, close to beaches and Santa Cruz. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds. Wish we had more time- would have liked to enjoy the swim spa and the garden!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hovsep J.

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

Weekend vacation

Very nice and cozy place. Everything is so organized. We're definitely will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ofelia A.

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

Beautiful calm and quiet property that is super clean and comfortable. It was a perfect escape.

This property is worth visiting again. It’s close to the beach, has a great jacuzzi and it was a perfect escape from my busy life.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

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

This was our second stay at this property and we will definitely be going back on a yearly basis!

This property is one of a kind that I believe everybody should experience at one point during their adventures in this beautiful state of California! My family and I love the kitchen and how well stocked everything is and it makes cooking together as a family of very enjoyable experience! The grounds put this property above and beyond any others! The swim spa is so therapeutic and relaxing at the end of the day that my brother and sister-in-law are planning to purchase one now!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlo B., San Francisco

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

Great Spot!

Spacious and clean 2 bedroom with lots of light and well stocked kitchen. Michael was great and took the time to walk me through check in and check out procedures. We enjoyed our stay and would love to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely house, enjoyable stay

This house in Aptos was just the right size and configuration for the four of us, with a master bedroom and the living areas all on one floor. One of our party has mobility problems, so we gave him and his wife the master suite while the two of us took the downstairs bedroom, bathroom and study. The kitchen was very well equipped, and we were able to cook meals without having to buy any extra kitchen gear, or sauces and spices, for that matter. The house is in a quiet neighborhood, about 3miles from Capitola and 10 from Santa Cruz, and has a good supermarket withing a five minute drive. Also two good restaurants, Sanderlings at the Seascape Resort, and Palapas, a Mexican restaurant, across the street from the Seascape. Anyway, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and will return at some point...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Selina D.

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

Great stay

Beautiful property, very quiet, relaxing and everything we needed was at hand or easily accessible nearby. Michael was very communicative and directions for the stay were very clear.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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

The best stay ever!!!!

This property was the best out family has ever stayed in!! Comfortable home, very clean and organized. The spa was very enjoyable too!!! The location had convenient access to the beach and restaurants. We are definitely coming back☀️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S., Lodi, CA USA

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

Clean, beautiful home

Beautiful home and location. The swim spa was a wonderful bonus. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Haley R.

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

Great home!

This was a great home base for a young family. We enjoyed beach time (go to rio Del Mar state beach. Close and kid friendly), went to the boardwalk, did roaring camp train park, and even did a day in Monterey! This was a great central location for anything we wanted to do. The house was super clean, had everything we could have needed, and the swim spa was an awesome way to unwind after busy, fun-filled days. Thanks for the fun family memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krystal J.

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

Great stay and communication

We had a great stay!! The property manager was very communicative and was very helpful!! We had a great time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kandice C.

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

A Gem!

Michael's home was just as described and the location was perfect for our little family getaway! He has a spectacular view from the moment you step into his home and the place was spotless! His kitchen is stocked with everything you need for cooking, including oils, spices, etc. He even has foil, Ziploc baggies, and all those extras that other properties sometimes lack. His appliances are top of the line, too! We enjoyed opening up the sliding glass door in the dining/living room area, to enjoy the nice breeze. The showers had wonderful pressure, the furniture and beds were all comfortable, and having the swim spa was such an added bonus! Michael is a man after my own heart, with having everything labeled and clearly organized to make it easy to know where things are located and how he would like things left when it was time to check-out. He truly cares about his home and wants his guests to care also, which is admirable. Talking with him on the phone was pleasant and he was so informative about a very lovely beach that was just down the hill from his home. My sister, kids, and I had the most wonderful beach day at this beach and it seriously only took us 3 minutes to get there in our car from his driveway! We would definitely stay at Michael's lovely home again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen M., San Francisco Bay Area

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

Fantastic

Beautiful home with everything we needed to enhance our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susannah R.

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

Very well stocked and comfortable

This house was a great base from which to explore. The kitchen was incredibly well stocked with both pantry items, condiments and small appliances. The owner’s directions were very clear, and the swim spa (think Michael Phelps) was pretty fun. (I wish I’d brought a kick board!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

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

Perfect Home Away from Home

This is the perfect home away from home. We were so comfortable seeing how clean, well cared for, and nicely appointed Michael’s Aptos home is. Michael is a generous and thoughtful host as well. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

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

Home away from home

Michael's home was even more lovely than expected. The impeccable attention to detail made our stay a delight. Highly recommended! !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S., Stockton, California

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

A+++

This home and location was amazing. This home was extremely clean and the owner was very accommodating. I would highly recommended this location to anyone as we cannot wait to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Michael Taravella

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I have been a Personal Chef / business owner since 1998, serving my clients in Silicon Valley. As of May, 2019, I have retired as a Personal Chef, and am now managing our Vacation Rental properties in Aptos, and South Lake Tahoe, CA.

Why they chose this property

This is our second home. We plan on making this place our permanent home, someday.

What makes this property unique

I love the coastal life-style, scenery, and wonderful neighbors.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests