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Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach

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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, stainless steel range hood, microwave, and stove.
Welcome to Beachgate, where the beach is just a step away.
Experience the rugged coastline with crashing waves and scenic cliffs.
Cozy room with a stove and brick fireplace, featuring a decorative window above.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, offering a peaceful view of the surrounding area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach

Summary:
Enjoy the charm that Spruce Cottage brings to the quaint town of Aptos. We are a short 10 min walk to Seacliff State Beach through a secret pathway. View the landmark S. S. Palo Alto cement ship, picnic on the beach, or dip in the ocean. Our cottage offers comfort with a beachy feel. We take great care in the comfort and safety of our guests. Our home is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each guest. We look forward to hosting you!

The Space:
Enjoy our State Park/Beach Pass during your stay. Visit the Elephant Seals at Ano Nuevo State Beach. The well-landscaped backyard is a perfect place to bbq and relax.

The house is well equipped with everything that you will need to have a comfortable home away from home. Sleep well on either one of the king-sized Tuft and Needle adaptive foam mattresses. In the living room, you will find a Roku 4K UHD TV so you can catch up on all your favorite Netflix or Amazon shows. There are many apps to choose from for your viewing pleasure. The kitchen is fully loaded with cooking supplies so you can enjoy making a delicious home-cooked meal. Please note that there isn't a dishwasher in the house. It is listed in our amenities section and we cannot remove it.

We have a State Park pass that you are welcome to enjoy while you are visiting. There are several state beaches and state parks to enjoy and explore. From beach enjoyment to hiking. Your choices are endless. There is a $120 charge if the pass is not returned. This is so we can continue to offer it to our guests. Thank you!

The Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary beckons with sea life and adventures. You can join a whale watching cruise, rent a stand-up-paddle board or kayak, or take a surfing class...all nearby.

Trails for hiking and mountain biking surround the area, including Nisene Marks State Park.

Stroll through nearby Aptos village to enjoy dining and shopping a short drive away. Enjoy wonderful dining experiences at nearby restaurants such as Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant, and Cafe Sparrow in downtown Aptos. Treat yourself to dessert at Marianne’s Ice Cream! You can visit local wineries, and enjoy a scenic drive down the coast. Monterey’s Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium are 36 miles away, and Carmel is 39 miles. Take a trip through the 17-mile drive, then head back to the cottage for a backyard BBQ.

Whether you want to explore and adventure, dine and shop, or simply relax in a quiet beach-town getaway, Spruce Cottage offers the ideal site from which to enjoy it.

Guest Access:
The house is yours to enjoy. We have a State Park pass that you are welcome to use while you are visiting. There are several state beaches and state parks to enjoy and explore.

The Neighborhood:
Spruce Cottage is in the quaint town of Aptos, in the beach community of Seacliff. Seacliff State Beach is a 10-minute walk through a secret pathway. See the landmark S.S. Palo Alto cement ship and elephant seals at Nuevo Ano State Beach.

Getting Around:
Urber, LIFT, Taxes, bus, walk, bike

Other Things to Note:
The third bedroom is accessed via the master bedroom. Therefore guests in that room would access the bathroom and main house through the master bedroom. The third bedroom also has a door to access the back yard, in addition to backyard access from the kitchen area.

Interaction with Guests:
I live locally and am happy to answer any questions or provide recommendations.

Property manager

Janiece Rodriguez

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Seacliff State Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cabrillo College - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Capitola Beach - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 4 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 46 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee and Tea - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach?

As of Aug 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach on Sept 3, 2025 start from CA $394.22, excluding 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.

What time is check-in at Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach located?

Situated in Aptos, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cabrillo College, Seacliff State Beach, and Aptos History Museum. Rio Del Mar Beach and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LINDA S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Home Base

The cottage was perfect for our needs. Very comfortable and the location was great. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie J., Cedar Park, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Beach Cottage

Spruce Beach Cottage is tucked away on a quiet little street, is very welcoming, and comfortable. While it is not on the beach it is wonderful how close and accessible Seacliff Beach is from the cottage. We really appreciated the beach chairs that were provided for use as well as beach towels should you need them. The cottage is well stocked with kitchen appliances/utensils and you basic needs for coffee, tea, and spices. The bathroom has all you need also. The beds are comfortable. Roku TV and wifi kept the teens happy when we were not out and about. There was easy access to everything from the cottage. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and relaxing

This place was in the perfect location. It was close to all of our necessities and some great places to eat. Only an 20 min to Santa Cruz and less than an hour from Monterey. Beautiful neighborhood and quiet!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little beach cottage

Perfect little place for 4 or 5 people. Short walk to the beach, very close walk/drive to downtown area. Lots of tourist activities within 30 min drive. The cottage was very clean and in a quiet neighborhood. Neighbors were very friendly. Small fenced in backyard but perfect for a little hang out.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amelia M., Oakland, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eilis Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable

This house is adorable, clean and close to everything. We would absolutely stay here again. It would be perfect with kids because the 3rd bedroom that is connected to one of the 2 masters, has a trundle bed and can sleep 2 kids. Highly recommend. Just book it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice stay

We had a very nice stay. Very comfortable, great location. Would definitely stay there again. Thank you for a very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant place and friendly neighborhood walk to beach

Our family enjoyed our stay. This was a nice place (with everything you need) in a quiet neighborhood and 15-20min walk to Seacliff beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

I stayed here with my bridesmaids for my wedding weekend last week and the house was perfect. All the girls loved how quaint / cute it was and the place was spotless / so clean. Neighborhood was quiet and location was great. Communication was seamless. No complaints - would definitely recommend and it’s a great price !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Weekend

Everything was great about our stay. Looking forward to going back. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mandy P., Stockton, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, quiet street

This was our first time back in the Santa Cruz area in 3 years and we lucked out with this place! It had plenty of space for our family of 5 and our teenager loved having his own King sized bed to sleep in! Check in was easy, kitchen was stocked with dishes, utensils, and everything else needed to cook dinners. We would definitely stay again, thank you!

8/10 Good

Megan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway spot

My family and I had a very nice weekend at Janiece’s cottage. The space was perfect for the 5 of us (including toddler). Everything is clean, well kept and comfortable. The location is great and my kids enjoyed the little yard space. I wish I would have known that the house has a pack n’ play and beach towels as I wouldn’t have brought our own. Also keep in mind that the curtains in the bedrooms are all white and thin so expect the sun to wake you. The kitchen could use another pan or two and considering there is no dishwasher it would be nice if dish gloves were provided. Overall we had a very comfortable stay and would definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and well laid out, close to Seacliffe Beach

We would recommend staying here. It’s perfect for a couple or family with kids. You can walk to the town and across the train tracks to the path down to the beach. The back emotion gets cold. You have literally everything you need and the hosts are very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place. Clean!

My parents, kids and I just spent the weekend at the Spruce Beach Cottage. The house is super clean, nicely decorated with comfy beds and quality sheets and towels. Walk to the beach was a bit further than we anticipated, but overall a great weekend get-away!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable house and close to the beach!

This house was perfect for our stay! We wanted a place to be close to the beach and stay with our 7 month old without worrying about Covid! This was the perfect stay. I would 10/10 stay here again. The rooms were clean, the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook a nice dinner, and even the TV was logged into good streaming services!

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach getaway!

Spruce Cottage was an excellent place to stay. It is close to several beaches. It is well-decorated, very clean, and just right for us. We’d love to return!

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aptos Cottage

Wonderful house to stay in for a visit to Aptos. The house is clean and has whatever you need to enjoy your stay. Very close to the beach, restaurants and shopping. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely house

A lovely house in a great location that’s a nice walk to Seacliff Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020