500 feet from the ocean, 500 feet from the river

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Aptos, CA

Rio Del Mar Beach2 min walk
Seacliff State Beach4 min walk
Capitola Beach14 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)87 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Myriam Cohen

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Please contact us for details.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We do not allow smoking on the property.

Please be aware of water use: we are in a drought. Do not overload the washing machine, as it will stop working! Lock all windows when leaving.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Aptos

This vacation home is located in Aptos. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Sky Glider are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Aptos, CA

What's nearby

Rio Del Mar Beach - 2 min walk
Seacliff State Beach - 4 min walk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 12 min drive
Mystery Spot - 13 min drive
Capitola Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Starbucks - 17 min walk
The Hideout - 3 min drive
Marianne's Ice Cream - 16 min walk
Parish Publick House - 13 min walk
Venus Pie Trap - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 500 feet from the ocean, 500 feet from the river pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

9 Mar 2024

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

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

10 Jan 2024

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

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.

1 Sept 2023

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

Santa Cruz

Very comfortable home great location and very quiet.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callie H., Grass Valley

16 Apr 2023

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

Great trip

Great, cozy, comfortable place! Enjoyed the accommodations very much!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J., Harrisonburg, Va

18 Mar 2023

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

Good Stay

The property was clean, good kitchen and living space had plenty of room

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Myriam Cohen

Combined Myriam and Mikey have lived in Santa Cruz for over 40 years. We have 3 young children ages 8, 10, and 12, and spend a lot of our free time tromping in the forests here in Santa Cruz, running, going to the beach, gardening, and reveling in large cooking projects using our local bounty of available foods.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property to have as a getaway for us and our friends, and vacationers like yourself. This property is so close to Rio del Mar beach, so it's just a short 2 minute walk back home if you forget sunscreen, or you want to cook up lunch, etc. The house is comfortable, with modern, brand new amenities. An extensive total remodel was just recently completed, so all of the appliances, bathroom fixtures, etc are nearly brand new.

What makes this property unique

This house is a perfect home for a family or 1 or 2 couples to have a relaxing weekend so close to one of the best (if not the best!) beaches on the central coast. You can walk this beach for miles in either direction, it is not very crowded, and the weather here is rarely too hot or too cold. Rio del Mar feels like a small beach town, yet it is 10 miles to Santa Cruz, and less than 40 miles from the Silicon Valley.