10/10 Excellent
B. Q.
6 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
B. Q.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Bright, artsy, and cozy home 500 feet from the beach, 500 feet from the river
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m
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Aptos, CA
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Crib
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Bright, artsy, and cozy home 500 feet from the beach, 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, along with an outdoor grill and comfortable seating.
There are flat screen televisions both upstairs and downstairs, along with 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.
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, along with an outdoor grill and comfortable seating.
There are flat screen televisions both upstairs and downstairs, along with 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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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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.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Make sure the heater is off!
Send me a message letting me know you’re leaving.
Thanks!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
This property does not have any lifts
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 near the beach. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Aptos, CA
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks
- Marianne's Ice Cream
- Sushi Garden - Aptos
- Erik's DeliCafé
- The Hideout - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
9.4/10
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
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Katherine M.
26 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Katherine M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gerald S.
2 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, and roomy unit
Gerald S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
28 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Quaint
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Callie H., Grass Valley
16 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip
Callie H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bruno H.
1 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Santa Cruz
Bruno H.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Theresa V.
25 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Theresa V.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
judith l.
1 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aptos visit
judith l.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ron-Barbara O.
12 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So close to the beach!
Ron-Barbara O.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Theresa S.
3 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple & satisfactory!
Theresa S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Thomas J., Harrisonburg, Va
18 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Stay
Thomas J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ray O., Roseville, USA
10 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Beach Getaway
Ray O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christi M.
28 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place by the beach
Christi M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Colleen R.
9 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Retreat
Colleen R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gerald S.
15 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious cottage on the bay
Gerald S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Erica
23 April 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Erica
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
2/10 Terrible
Linda K.
8 October 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Not as advertised
Linda K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Pamela R.
17 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great location.
Pamela R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
6/10 Okay
Laurie M.
8 September 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Laurie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Natalie C.
22 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Natalie C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Justin R.
8 June 2025
Justin R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarajane S.
10 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Sarajane S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
C F.
13 April 2025
C F.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Greig C.
15 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Greig C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Caroline O.
10 August 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Caroline O.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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.
Languages:
English, Spanish
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