Located in Aptos, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the bay. 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 County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including power boating, winery tours and whale watching.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 21 min drive - 20.5 km
Getting around
Gilroy Station - 43 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
The Hideout - 8 min drive
The Farm Bakery Café & Gifts - 9 min drive
Taqueria Los Pericos Aptos - 8 min drive
Erik's DeliCafé - 8 min drive
Peet's Coffee - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Private Room with Attached Sun Room and Covered Deck have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Private Room with Attached Sun Room and Covered Deck?
As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Room with Attached Sun Room and Covered Deck on 5 December 2026 start from NZ$1,225, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Private Room with Attached Sun Room and Covered Deck pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Private Room with Attached Sun Room and Covered Deck?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private Room with Attached Sun Room and Covered Deck?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Room with Attached Sun Room and Covered Deck?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Private Room with Attached Sun Room and Covered Deck located?
Situated near the bay, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Aptos History Museum, Monterey Bay and Rio Del Mar Beach. Seacliff State Beach and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great stay! What a beautiful location! Please be aware it’s quite a windy road to get to this place. It’s easier to navigate in the daylight. The bed was a bit firm, but overall everything was great. Judy is very nice and very communicative and friendly!
Lovely! Charming room with a view of the ocean and an enclosed porch. I think maybe the price was a wee bit high, but, we also had access to an indoor swimming pool, sun deck, numerous patio tables and a huge BBQ. The “kitchenette” was a little small but it met our needs. The host was friendly and gracious. I highly recommend this getaway for couples. We were celebrating our 30 year anniversary.
Room exactly as described and hosts very nice. A complimentary bottle of pinot noir was included from their winery. Just be ready for a windy road. They include wifi as well since coverage is spotty. Let us check in early and out late which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Susan
5 April 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
We had a very lovely time. The property is so beautiful, you can tell that Judy put many, many years of love in the landscaping of the property.
We enjoyed our two nights with Judy and Pete in their gorgeous home. We were able to just relax and talk about some important issues in a beautiful peaceful atmosphere.
This is a lovely property with vineyard and ocean views. The owners are friendly but not intrusive. If you're looking for a place that is away from tourist crowds but just minutes from local attractions, this is it.
The perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
My husband and I had a very relaxing two night stay. The winery was close to restaurants and boutique shops but we spent a lot of time at the property sitting on the porch playing board games or and enjoying the beautiful surroundings.
This is a very special place. Tucked away in the hills of Aptos, it's quiet, scenic and relaxing. The room was very cozy and while there's only a refrigerator and microwave, the property is so nice, after eating out one night, we just brought takeout dinners home and sat out on the deck (check out Gayle's bakery and the salad/hot bar at New Leaf). The highlight was the pool and jacuzzi, can't say I've ever seen a nicer indoor pool at a private residence.
We have returned to this property year after year because of the quiet and beautiful location. The bright sunshine and cool ocean breezes without the beach traffic is just what we love. Aptos village has a couple of terrific wine tasting rooms, eclectic shopping and restaurants for all types of cravings. The only “downside” to this visit is that I am now hooked on Nespresso and may need to buy a new coffee machine . Looking forward to next year already!
Lovely property with gorgeous view of the ocean. Quiet neighborhood tucked up into the hills. It was perfectly located so we could go to Capitola, Santa Cruz, and Aptos beach easily. Eager outdoor kitty who wants to hangout which was fun for my daughter. Complimentary bottle of their estate wine which was excellent.
My friend and I had a most enjoyable stay. The property is beautiful - pretty landscaping, a thriving small vineyard and an enclosed swimming pool, sauna and spa which helped us feel quite pampered. The view over the ocean in the distance enticed us to have more than one picnic on our verandah. The property is situated close to Capitola and downtown Santa Cruz, yet has a tranquil feel all its own. Judy is the perfect host (available and welcoming yet respectful of our privacy) and the complimentary wine was so good we bought a second bottle (and should have brought home more). Looking forward to a return visit!
A cozy and charming room in a beautiful home with friendly and accommodating hosts.
The property was exactly as described and pictured on the website.
My only disappointment was that access to the property was via a one-lane mountain road which, as a single senior female, was somewhat intimidating and I had a sense of isolation. It would have been helpful to know about that.
This property is such a hidden gem. Gorgeous view of the ocean, vineyard and treetops.
The landscaping is welcoming and I laid on the grass staring up at the sky for a while just enjoying the weather and peace.
We used the pool and hot tub both days. They are wonderful.
The owners were on site, helpful and kind. They left a complimentary bottle of wine which we enjoyed.
We loved the cat that came over to us when we ate on the porch.
Pro-tip: Soul Salad is a great spot to eat, we loved it.
Although we didn’t meet Judy, she was a joy to communicate with via email. Her husband Peter was delight to chat with.
A lively bedroom , bathroom , kitchenette space with all the amenities you need - and even a bottle of wine to welcome us. Unfortunately we didn’t have time to relax and enjoy the property and the pool as we were out and about at our daughters wedding all weekend. We would love to come back again for a relaxing visit to enjoy the area. THANK YOU!
This place most certainly exceeded our expectations. Everything was very clean and had a warm ambiance to it. There was a bottle of red pinot for us to enjoy, and that was most certainly very much appreciated, as well as the coffee and the organic creamer. We had a brief interaction with Judy, and she was very pleasant. Even though the room is part of Judy's home, we certainly did not feel like our privacy was invaded. We utilized the pool, the sauna, and the hot tub, and relaxed on the large patio which has a spectacular view. We drove downtown on Friday morning, that took us about 45 minutes as there was quite a bit of traffic, and the drive to the boardwalk on Saturday morning took over an hour! That was bad timing on our behalf, we didn't leave until about 10ish, we should have left earlier in anticipation of heavy weekend traffic. The only thing that I could suggest (which most definitely is not a deal breaker) is to have a small tub to wash the dishes in. Bottom line, it was a wonderful experience, we thoroughly enjoyed the place and will most definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Hi Jackie,
Thank you for your review. I appreciate your suggestion about washing dishes. I've ordered a container and towels; they are needed!
Everything was lovely. The mattress was quite firm for our liking, but other than that it was a relaxing beautiful place to stay for a couple of nights.
My Husbands birthday getaway was amazing staying here. Super clean and tidy with beautiful decorations, just a smooth process which made the stay much easier !
Beautiful quiet clean cottage with all the amenities for a close to home getaway. Our host Judy provided excellent communication down to the step-by-step directions that were super helpful. My husband enjoyed chatting with Judy’s husband, I believe his name was Peter, but for the most part our hosts left us alone and we felt like we had the whole vineyard to ourselves! We loved Beau the cat and seeing bucks and deer casually eating on the grass in front of the porch. The sauna and hot tub were wonderful; however, we found the pool to cold to swim. We later found out it is heated by solar panels so temp is dependent on weather. Totally understandable but a letdown as that the indoor pool was a main factor for me to be able to swim. Next time I will plan on a month with warmer weather. Other than that, I highly recommend Pacific Oaks Vineyard Estate!
This lovely sunny spot is now my go to get away besides Ashland and Mt. Shasta. Nestled at the top of a Redwood mountain with a view of Monterey Bay and a beautiful indoor pool hot tub and sauna practically all to ourselves. And Santa Cruz and all sorts of beautiful beaches are a short drive away! I’ve done this trip with my teenage daughter and this recent one with a girlfriend. It’s always so serene and extraordinarily beautiful. My next stay here might just be a solo Spa, meditation and writing retreat. Love this place. And Judy the host is so down to earth and thoughtful.