You will not find a better place than this in the Santa Cruz area. It’s perfectly located in the underappreciated gem of Aptos, a 5 minute walk to l beautiful Rio Del Mar beach and a 5 minute bike ride into Niscene Marks State park which is an incredible redwood forest for biking and hiking . There are some nice restaurants, coffee shops, and a great grocery store in walking distance, along with a couple big shopping centers that have everything you’d need. Aptos is a quiet, enchanting town with a very unique blend of coast and redwoods, while only a 40-minute drive to Silicon Valley and Monterrey in either direction.
The house itself is an adorable A-frame with thoughtful touches, beautiful new kitchen for cooking, a sunny loft and some cool stained glass windows that all give it a really charming and comfortable feel. Our favorite part was the rooftop patio that had lush views of the surrounding area, we sat up there every evening. There’s also a spacious porch out front. Wifi worked great for video calls, we worked remotely there for two months.
Yonah was wonderful to deal with, extremely helpful and communicative, and his family has clearly put a lot of care and effort into making this a welcoming home.
If you enjoy the outdoors, the ocean, or just want a nice quiet getaway to somewhere special - this place cannot be beat. We will be back.