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Condo in Aptos
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviews2 Bedroom Spectacular Ocean View - Heated Pools
SonuRating, 5 stars1 month ago
Thank you, David, for sharing your beautiful home with us. The photos truly don’t do justice to how stunning your property is. Having traveled around the world and stayed in numerous Airbnb homes, I can confidently say this was one of the most beautiful and impeccably clean properties we’ve ever stayed in. Our experience with Airbnb has often been that, while guests are granted access to the property, hosts rarely go above and beyond to make their guests feel genuinely comfortable, as hotels typically strive to do. On top of that, with additional California fees, it’s easy to leave feeling shortchanged. Unfortunately, this seems to have become a common culture on Airbnb. However, that was absolutely not the case here. David anticipated every little amenity a guest might need, and the attention to detail was remarkable. The towels and bedding were luxurious, and the property was immaculate. It was the perfect start to 2025 for us. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience!
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Condo in Aptos
5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviewsSeascape Oceanview Luxury 2B w/theater walk2beach
DanielaRating, 5 stars1 month ago
My family had a wonderful time staying at Joanne's place in Seascape! This was a Christmas gift for my parents, and they absolutely loved it. The location is fantastic—just a short walk to the beach, and you can see the ocean from the condo. The space was very comfortable for our group of five adults, with room to relax in the living room and eat together at the dining table. The kitchen was relatively well-stocked, which made it easy to prepare meals. One standout feature was the projector, which was a great addition for movie nights. The only downside was that the WiFi connection for the projector was a bit spotty. Joanne was super helpful and accommodating throughout our stay, making sure we had everything we needed. We look forward to staying here again in the future!
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Home in San Martin
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviewsPeaceful Place to Relax
JohnRating, 5 stars5 months ago
Ms. Susan property is large and beautiful, our family of 7 enjoyed her estate so much and will plans to stay longer in the future.
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Home in Sand City
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 182 reviewsAmazing Ocean View! Monterey Luxury Beach Home!
HeatherRating, 5 stars1 month ago
We loved our stay here! The house was cozy and comfortable. Meli was very thoughtful and left us champagne and sparkling apple cider as well as many snacks to enjoy while we were there. The beds were all very comfortable. We loved hanging out in the living room and enjoyed cooking in the kitchen. The location was more industrial than I realized, but it was an easy drive to get to restaurants and the beach. There is a nice view of the ocean from the patio and out the windows.
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Condo in Aptos
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviewsSeascape Resort Villa Beautiful Ocean View Sleep 6
TheresiaRating, 5 stars1 month ago
This was the cleanest AirBnB we've ever stayed in! Pristine! Tidy! Stunning ocean views from both the living room & primary bedroom. The entire villa has been remodeled yet still has the Old World Charm and coziness. This Villa is located on the 2nd floor of North Bluff - is very private - has a pool jacuzzi just steps away. The resort offers many amenities, restaurant, bar, room service (or pick up) massage, sauna - endless. Aptos Village is right across the street - walking distance offering many shops, market and a great place for pizza and Italian food. We will definitely stay with Sue again - as soon as we can! Next time, we'll try her other property #33. Sue is a GREAT hostess in every area and has earned Super Host many times over!
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Home in Carmel
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviewsIsolation Retreat - ocean view & hot tub
NatalieRating, 5 stars3 days ago
One of the rare instances where the photos don't quite measure up to how amazing the accommodations actually are. While there may be quite a few near 5 star reviews among other locations, Karin's home is beautiful, spacious, and an amazing stay.
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Condo in Aptos
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 178 reviewsBeach Front Villa at Seascape Resort
KateRating, 5 stars6 months ago
Staying at Seascape was the perfect kid-friendly vacation. The pool was easy to access from our condo and the views were beautiful. The condo's set-up with two bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs and a half bath downstairs was great for our family of 5. The private beach was beautiful - we saw otters, whales, and my son found two perfect sand dollars walking down the beach. It was a little bit of a trek to get down to the beach with three little kids and all the beach gear, but once we were there no one wanted to leave. Several near-by restaurants were delicious, especially the newly opened Dos Pescados. It was fairly easy to get into Santa Cruz too, but we did have to time traffic or it would double the drive time (to almost 45 minutes).
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Guest suite in Aptos
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 421 reviewsEl Nido; a Peaceful, Relaxing, Restorative Retreat
MaryRating, 5 stars3 days ago
Perfect spot to stay in Aptos. I was attending a conference during the day, so appreciated this comfortable space with lots of delicious snacks. Great place to relax and recharge.
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Total rentals
220 properties
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7.1K reviews
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150 properties are a good fit for families
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110 properties allow pets
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80 properties have a dedicated workspace
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210 properties include access to Wi-Fi
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