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Relax + Unwind in Brand New 2BD Modern Bch Retreat
Sea breezes and unobstructed 180-degree ocean views greet you from the private deck of RdM Lookout, a brand-new beach property with a bright open, mid-century modern beach design complete with a cozy fireplace hardwood floors, and quartz counters. A comfortable, chic space, guests tell us they love the amazing beds, soft linens, fluffy towels, and our gourmet kitchen with a stocked coffee bar with to-go cups for long beach walks. Come home to a relaxing, beach vacation in a charming beach town.

Beach House By the Bay
PERMIT 221031 It is very important that you READ THE RULES to be certain our home is a good fit. If you are looking to party-this is NOT the home for you! Onsite host lives in unit above garage. Nestled in the small neighborhood of Seacliff Beach, located just minutes from everything you want to see and do in Santa Cruz! This spacious 1800 sqft, 3b/2b house sits on a 10,000 sqft lot AND is a short walk to the beach! Plenty of fenced space for your kids to run free and patio area with BBQ grill

Capitola Village Wind + Sea Home
Our beautifully renovated 2 bedroom (Both upstairs) and 2 full bathrooms (One on the ground floor and one on the upper floor) along with a ground floor plush queen sleeper sofa and ground floor great room with dining for 7 plus a bar table separating the kitchen from the living room is in the perfect location. Walk to the beach, shops, restaurants, or a nice walk along the river. We are right in the Capitola Village. We hope you enjoy your stay. If you have questions, we respond promptly.

Copper Nest beach retreat with stunning views
The Copper Nest is an ideal getaway located steps from the beach in the gated community of Pajaro Dunes where the Pajaro River meets the Pacific Ocean. This newly designed three bedroom home is customized to create a serene beach retreat for you and your guests. This newly designed three bedroom home has a well equipped kitchen and outdoor seating, game, and BBQ areas. There are stunning ocean and agricultural views from every room. Close to California's popular food and travel regions.

Short walk to beach - Perfect beach getaway
Our house is a permitted Vacation Rental. Permit#191317. Near Seacliff State Park and Rio del Mar. Short walk to beach, Marianne's Ice Cream, and Manuel's Restaurant. Access to mountain and street biking nearby. Near Aptos Village shops and restaurants. Quiet neighborhood. Upstairs great room is a bright, wonderful place to spend the day rain/shine. Games cabinet is filled with family games. Beach chairs, beach towels and beach toys are available. Please read all information before booking.

Heart of Capitola Village★Parking★King Bed★Pets Ok
Recently renovated with new hardwood floors & appliances. Spend your next beach getaway at this peaceful Capitola Cottage. This 2-bedroom, double story beach house is a 3 minute walk to the beach, many wonderful restaurants & shopping. Quiet and comfortable, it sleeps 6 guests. Convenient Amenities Include: *Self check-in *Wireless Internet *Dog Friendly - 1 small dog (40lbs +/- ) *Parking for one car in the attached garage *Shared patio with Gas BBQ *Roku TV with Netflix, Disney+ YouTube

Charming, Light-filled House Walk To The Beach
Permit # 231282 Get cozy and comfortable in this pet-friendly, sun-filled beach house. Walk to the beach! Enjoy all that the quaint town of Aptos has to offer. Connect as a family, spend quality time together - play board games, cook meals using the full-service kitchen or BBQ grill, listen to the waves out on the deck, have dinner/drinks under the stars, or stream movies on one of five flat-screen televisions. Easy walk to popular Seacliff Beach; unwind and enjoy the ocean breezes.

The Seacliff Family Beach House!
EV Charger! No Cleaning Fee, No Chores!!! Welcome to the Seacliff Family Beach House. Make this your summer fun!!! This house is an inviting beach house ready for you to have amazing adventures and lifelong memories. Perfect for families and fitness enthusiasts. You are walking distance to the long beaches of Seacliff and Rio Del Mar. Whether you are a young family with kids or a group of friends for looking for a peaceful casual escape, this house is for you. TOT#CO01873

Luxury Aptos Home - Ocean Views & Hot Tub!
Experience coastal luxury in Aptos! (Permit 231134) This home offers a fully stocked chef's kitchen, an airy, open-plan living room, a loft, a hot tub, an outdoor shower, and an ocean-view deck. Space is plentiful with multiple sleeping options for families or groups. Just a short walk to the beach, immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of the Pacific Ocean. Unwind with stunning sunsets, relax in the hot tub, or rinse off under the outdoor shower after sandy beach days.

500 feet from the ocean/Rio del Mar
Permit #201264 The Coast Queen is a wonderful house for a pleasant getaway to the coast for the weekend. It's a short 2 minute walk to the beach providing a great anchor for days at the beach, yet it's only a few miles from Santa Cruz. We're two minutes from a deli, restaurant, coffee shop, and corner store. Only a little bit further you can find many more restaurants, a grocery store, and Aptos Village. We're also very close to Nisene Marks and other wonderful hikes.

Charming Beachfront Cottage
Oceanfront Beach House with views from every room! Steps from the beach. Gorgeous sunsets on the spacious deck with views of Santa Cruz coastline. Close to wine tasting, vineyards and breweries. Prime location, Rio-del-Mar beach, walking distance to coffee shop, restaurants, store and State Park. Perfect for a Romantic get away or family vacation! No more than 6 guests. Includes Outdoor shower, Boogie boards (2), sand toys, Beach chairs Beach towels, Wetsuit

Unique Sculptured House with Private Beach Access
Escape from the outside world to this one of a kind ROMANTIC Sculpture House. Enjoy its unique design, white rounded walls, sitting nooks, gas dome fireplace, and beautiful tranquil gardens. Sit back and relax in the rounded sunken bathtub perfect for two. This is the perfect romantic getaway and just one block away from private beach access. Named one of the most stunning Airbnb's in Santa Cruz. Enjoy more fun with zero extra Airbnb fees—we've got you covered!
Popular amenities for Aptos house rentals
House rentals with a pool

Alpine Zen Retreat with pool, sauna and spa

Oceanfront beach house with private hot tub

Seascape Ocean Front Villa

Monterey Dunes 166 - On the Beach!

Santa Cruz Beach House with Pool & Spa

Monterey Bay Oasis on the Ocean!

Redwood Oasis - Private Heated Pool by State Park!

La Selva Seaside Sanctuary
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Magnolia Garden Bungalow :)Dogs/Hot Tub

Safe, Steps To Beach, Spa, Near Harbor, Pets Okay!

BoardwalkOasis-HotTub+EBikes+Surfbrd+GameRoomKayak

Seaside Sanctuary

Capitola Village retreat steps to sand and action

Pleasure Point Beach House!

Midtown to All Things Santa Cruz

Redwood Hilltop Retreat
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Villa Vista upper-An unbelievable oceanfront home

Surf Loft just blocks from Pleasure Point!

Oceanview Oasis Duplex -Capitola UPPER UNIT B

Rio Del Mar Beachfront Getaway

Sunny Mountain Retreat

Beautiful beach home

Luxury Capitola Getaway~Hot Tub~Steps to Beach

Stylish three bedroom in La Selva w/ Ocean Views!
When is the best time to visit Aptos?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $339 CAD | $314 CAD | $308 CAD | $335 CAD | $344 CAD | $424 CAD | $463 CAD | $436 CAD | $391 CAD | $350 CAD | $369 CAD | $365 CAD |
| Avg. temp | 11 °C | 12 °C | 13 °C | 14 °C | 15 °C | 16 °C | 17 °C | 18 °C | 18 °C | 17 °C | 13 °C | 11 °C |
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Aptos vacation rentals start at $96 CAD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly vacation rentals
40 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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20 properties have a dedicated workspace

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60 of Aptos vacation rentals include wifi access

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4.8 Average rating
Aptos stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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