Title: Bright, artsy, and cozy home 500 feet from the beach, 500 feet from the river Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bright, artsy, and cozy home 500 feet from the beach, 500 feet from the river Family-friendly holiday home in Aptos ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29860000/29853000/29853000/3d8ba50b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29860000/29853000/29853000/205fbd7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29860000/29853000/29853000/ffcf8151.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29860000/29853000/29853000/f9cb8786.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29860000/29853000/29853000/5c511453.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the Coast Queen, a charming retreat in Rio Del Mar, just minutes from the beach and Santa Cruz. Unwind on the spacious deck with an outdoor grill or cozy up by one of two flat-screen TVs with Netflix. The fully-stocked kitchen is perfect for meal prep while high-speed internet keeps you connected. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Smooth flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property - Note from host: We do not allow smoking on the property. ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Theme park nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Recycling - Unit size: 1,000 square feet - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99850000/99846400/99846389/a03758c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. 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Send me a message letting me know you’re leaving. Thanks! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Please be aware of water use: we are in a drought. Do not overload the washing machine, as it will stop working! Lock all windows when leaving. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Please contact us for details. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted We do not allow smoking on the property. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 500 Feet Ocean 500 Feet River House Aptos 500 Feet Ocean 500 Feet River Aptos 500 Feet Ocean 500 Feet River House 500 Feet From the Ocean 500 Feet From the River 500 Feet From the Ocean, 500 Feet From the River Aptos ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.97004%2C-121.90427&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PG4GF9sRJobKRecs8cLQGQ06ZwY=) Aptos, CA #### What's nearby - Rio Del Mar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Seacliff State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Seascape Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles - Capitola Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles - Capitola Wharf - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles #### Getting around - San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive - Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk - ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬16 min walk - ‪Sushi Garden - Aptos - ‬16 min walk - ‪Venus Pie Trap - ‬2 min walk - ‪Erik's DeliCafé - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bright, artsy, and cozy home 500 feet from the beach, 500 feet from the river pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Bright, artsy, and cozy home 500 feet from the beach, 500 feet from the river? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bright, artsy, and cozy home 500 feet from the beach, 500 feet from the river? > Checkout is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Bright, artsy, and cozy home 500 feet from the beach, 500 feet from the river located? > This family-friendly Aptos holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Rio Del Mar Beach and Seacliff State Beach. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Aptos History Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question