WOW! That about sums up or experience at the Cottage. If only they would let us retire there. Awesome views of the Ocean and all the conveniences you need for a family get together. My son lives in Aptos and he met us for Thanksgiving dinner there once we arrived. Though we bring the dinner already prepared there would be no issue cooking everything at the Cottage.
An outdoor Gas Grill is available with seating for at least 6. Outdoor temperatures were too cool for us to relax outside on the patio or spend a lot of time on the front deck. But wood is available for the fire pit and there are even yoga mats available for some stress-free stretching on the front deck.
Just inside the front door is a small area for removing your shoes - wood floors throughout. In the living space you directly face the ocean with large windows allowing for breathtaking views and sunsets. There is a free-standing gas fireplace which came in handy during the cool rainy days. A small three-person dining table offered a quaint place for eating and a place to play many rounds of Domino's - My son won all but 1 game. A couch and comfortable chair filled the remaining living space. A good size smart TV offered all the TV/Movie/Music entertainment you may need. The entire living space is just large enough for 3 to 4 adults.
A small breakfast bar separates the living space from the kitchen, and as stated earlier there is a full-service kitchen.
Through a door off the kitchen you enter to the bedroom/bath area. A good size hallway contains a closet with ample room to house any clothes and luggage you bring. The bathroom vanity is also in this hallway with doors leading to the bedroom and remaining is the bathroom.
The bedroom has a large comfortable bed with plenty of extra pillows and blankets. A window is in the room that faces the patio area. At night I suggest opening it a little so you can hear the waves crashing on the beach below. There is an armoire that can house a few day’s worth of clothes and a table next to the wall for stacking additional stuff.
The other door off the hallway houses the commode and walk-in shower. A cupboard in this room offered an array of gels, soaps, scrubs, etc.
The whole space is not huge, but the Cottage name fits the space.
Access to the beach is a short walk although a little hilly and was perfect for me to find a running trail to the beach. Continuing north up the beach takes you to an access path/stairs back up the hill to the main road. Wonderful but all depending on fitness level.
Overall this stay was wonderful, and yes I did a little yoga on the patio before anyone was up with those awesome views of the sun rising behind us.