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Exclusive Modern Retreat- The Johanna House

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A modern outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and a grill area.
A wooden exterior with a black-framed glass door and a number "4400" on the wall.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a modern stove.
A spacious kitchen with wooden beams, a central island with bar stools, and a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Place, Cabrillo College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitola Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Capitola Wharf
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Aptos

Located in Aptos, this holiday home is in the mountains. Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, rock climbing and horse riding nearby.
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Cabrillo College - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Capitola Beach - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Monterey Bay - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 15 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 49 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loft Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pretty Good Advice - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafé - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Farm Bakery Café & Gifts - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Exclusive Modern Retreat- The Johanna House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Exclusive Modern Retreat- The Johanna House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Exclusive Modern Retreat- The Johanna House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exclusive Modern Retreat- The Johanna House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Exclusive Modern Retreat- The Johanna House located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cabrillo College and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Monterey Bay. Potbelly Beach and New Brighton State Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, close to town and beach

We had a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Love the house in Monica was great to deal with. Will definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at the Johanna House. What a beautiful place! Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property!

Gorgeous home in beautiful setting with wonderful spaces to spread out & relax—both inside & out!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aptos visit

Great location. Very nice house. State park pass was a plus for us.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is the absolute best...so helpful and responds quickly. The pizza oven is AMAZING...great family memories were made while making a fun meal. Truly a peaceful and private location yet close to everything. Will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, nestled among the trees. So many windows, you feel connected with the outdoors in every room. Fun activities for the family included hot tub, pizza oven.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing among the trees

Beautiful property surrounded by the forest. Plenty of room for everyone and lots of windows to enjoy the view. Close to the beaches as well. Everyone enjoyed the stay from toddlers to adults.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Aptos Stay!!Plenty of room for myself, my husband, our adult kids and my mom and dad. 3 Generations had plenty of space and things to do! Pizza oven was a HIT!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Stay

We loved staying at this property. We were provided with everything we needed. The property is beautiful and nestled in a great location. It was clean, cheery and comfortable for our family of 9. We would definitely stay here again. Monica, the property owner, was a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an absolute pleasure to stay at the Johanna House. Our communications with the hosts were always answered clearly and promptly. Our check-in and check-out was very easy and the home was very comfortable for our family of 7 adults and 1 small child. The outdoor patios were an enjoyable way to spend the afternoons. The home inside and outside was clean and well maintained. We would definitely recommend and will look forward to returning for another visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and amenities! What made difference for us was the readiness of the home, there were plenty of supplies for things needed for everyday use, which allowed us to focus on enjoying our time at the house. It was clean, comfortable, and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation spot

We had 12 total people ranging from 4 to 72 and the property was great for all. We grilled, we made pizzas in the oven, played countless hours of cornhole and it was enjoyed by all. We watched the stars at night and relaxed in the morning. Couldn't recommend this house more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic House!

We had a wonderful stay at this house celebrating our micro wedding. The house is so beautiful, spacious, and the outdoor space was perfect to host our closest family and friends. The pizza oven was a big hit! The hosts are wonderful to work with and very accommodating. We would love to come and stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

This place was really a dream! Great location - shopping, restaurants, and beaches only a short drive away. Home is styled beautifully. We loved the back deck and yard. Communication was prompt and easy and our feedback was received well by owners. We would stay here again and again 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Aptos beach trip 2024

We had a great stay and family wedding on the beach while we were there! :) Lots of happy memories. Thanks so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pizza Party Retreat

This house is a wonderful retreat - and the pizza oven is a fun diversion for the whole family! We used the hot tub every night and house was comfortable and spacious. At 2 miles to the beach, it is the best of both worlds. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Incredible experience, thank you so much Monica!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

No one wanted to leave!

We’d intended to see the area but once everyone assembled for the event (hubby’s 80th birthday) no one wanted to leave Johanna house. They were happily entertained for the entire day!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Escape

Lovely space….. you know when you go someplace new and you instantly feel a “good vibe” when you first walk through? This place does that. Terrific 3 night getaway while the kid was at camp. You’ll dig it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House!

We had a wonderful stay at the house. Inside was spacious, lots of places to hang out and be comfortable. Outside had different areas to relax and the kids spent hours playing corn hole! House was secluded up in the hills - a lovely oasis after a day of exploring. Monica was very responsive and helpful when we had questions! Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Forest Dream house

Our family came from different areas to watch our daughter graduation collegs. We could not have asked for a better house to be together during this time. The beauty surrounding the house was breathtaking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home in the trees

A group of friends visited and enjoyed the spacious house and backyard. It was a great place to relax. Close to the beach, good golf, a variety of outdoor activities available. It feels secluded but sound will carry to neighbors. You have everything you need at the house. The host is very communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Thanksgiving visit

Our extended family of 11 (2 grandparents, 4 adults, and 5 kids) loved staying in this beautiful wooded home in the Santa Cruz hills for Thanksgiving together. The downstairs bunk bed bedroom was perfect for all the kids, while the upstairs 3 bedrooms and 2 baths were spacious and comfortable for us adults. The views off the deck and patio (and from most rooms of the home) were spectacular!! The linens were high quality, and the home was extremely clean. We loved making home-made pizzas in the pizza oven one night! Hope to come back someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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