PARK YOUR CAR FOR A WEEK AND WALK TO THE BEACH! | House in Aptos

Hello vacationers- The beaches are finally open again. The Boardwalk is open for food and shopping only -the rides are still closed. A lot of area restaurants are open for inside dining. Cafe Rio is open. Pixie Deli is open as well as Rio market some downtown Santa Cruz eateries are open. A few bars are open. Most events have been cancelled. Street fair- woodies on the wharf. I will be glad when all returns to normal and apologize to anyone that I had to cancel. It is expensive to travel and I understand your frustration. thank you for looking at this property and stay safe.
Michelle Arnaiz (owner)
THIS HOME IN RIO DEL MAR IS IN A NICE NEIGHBORHOOD JUST A 5 MINUTE STROLL TO THE BEACH. UNLIKE SOME BEACH HOMES IN THE AREA THERE ARE NO STAIRS TO CLIMB UP OR DOWN TO GET TO THE BEACH FRONT. THIS HOME IS A PRIVATE VACATION HOME THAT WE USE WHEN GATHERING WITH OUR FAMILY AND WOULD LIKE TO OFFER IT TO YOUR FAMILY AS WELL. WE WILL DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO HELP GIVE YOUR FAMILY A GREAT VACATION EXPERIENCE. THE HOUSE IS APPROX. 1500 SQ FT AND TWO STORIES. OUR HOME IS A 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH REVERSE FLOOR PLAN. SINCE IT IS A TWO STORY WITH STAIRS -THAT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION WITH SMALL CHILDREN. WE HAVE A BABY GATE AND A GRACO PACK AND PLAY THAT CAN BE SET UP PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL PLEASE LET US KNOW IF THIS IS SOMETHING THAT YOU WILL REQUIRE AS I NEED TIME TO GET IT INSTALLED. THIS IS A PET FREE-NON SMOKING ENVIRONMENT. ( failure to comply with this policy will result in a fee. No animals of any kind outside or in the house) WE WANT TO ASSURE THAT EVERYONE IS FREE FROM AS MANY ALLERGENS AS POSSIBLE. THE KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM ARE AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN. THE KITCHEN HAS A BRAND NEW GE FIVE BURNER GAS STOVE TOP AND THERE IS A SMALL MICR0/CONVECTION STYLE OVEN.THERE IS NOT A STANDARD TYPE OVEN.WE ALSO JUST INSTALLED A NEW GE DISHWASHER FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. DISHES,FLATWARE,AND GLASSES ARE PROVIDED. THERE ARE SOME ADULT BEVERAGE GLASSES AND UPON REQUEST A BOTTLE OF WINE WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOUR STAY. SHOULD YOU PREFER NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE THEN PLEASE STATE THAT. WE PROVIDE BOTTLED WATER, JUICE, AND SNACKS AT NO CHARGE.THERE IS A GRANITE COUNTER WITH CHAIRS FOR SEATING AND A LARGE DINING TABLE TO SEAT 6. AND A COUNTER WITH THREE BAR STOOLS. THE LIVING ROOM HAS A QUEEN SOFA BED THAT WE JUST ADDED IN NOVEMBER 2019. (Not pictured) THAT ADDS TWO MORE SPOTS TO SLEEP. THERE IS A 54" FLAT SCREEN TV WITH CABLE AND A DVD PLAYER. (LIMITED SELECTION OF DVD S) . FREE INTERNET IS INCLUDED IN YOUR STAY. WE HAVE ADDED ROKU. (YOU MUST HAVE YOUR OWN PERSONAL ACCT FOR ROKU TO WORK- NETFLIX, HULU, SLING, DISNEY ETC) THERE IS A FUN LIME GREEN GAS- POT BELLIED STOVE IN THE LIVING ROOM FOR HEAT AND IT WORKS GREAT-NO NEED FOR WOOD!THERE IS A THERMOSTAT IN LR FOR CENTRAL HEAT FOR BOTH LEVELS OF THE HOME. A WIRELESS BLUE TOOTH SPEAKER FOR STREAMING MUSIC. THE DINING AREAS HAS FRENCH DOORS LEADING TO AN UPSTAIRS BALCONY DECK WITH SEATING AND A GAS PLUMBED BBQ-ER. IF YOU USE BBQ PLEASE CLEAN GRILL UP FOR THE NEXT GUESTS. A FEE OF 40$ WILL BE CHARGED FOR CLEANING IF NOT DONE PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. OFF OF THE BALCONY ARE MORE STAIRS LEADING TO A DOWNSTAIRS DECK AND ENCLOSED BACKYARD WITH TURF FOR MORE ENTERTAINING. WE HAVE JUST INSTALLED AN AREA WITH A FIRE PIT FOR RELAXING WITH THE FAMILY. (There is no cooking of food over this pit)
WE DO NOT PROVIDE THE PROPANE NOR GUARANTEE THE QUANTITY OF PROPANE IN THE TANK. THERE IS A SAFEWAY FIVE MIN DRIVE AWAY TO SWITCH THE TANK OUT SHOULD YOU WANT THIS FEATURE. (However I do try and keep an extra tank on the property)THE MSTR BDRM IS OFF OF THE KITCHEN WITH A 36" FLAT SCREEN TV AND A PRIVATE BATHROOM WITH STEAM SHOWER. THIS IS THE ONLY BEDROOM WITH A TV.(MORE TIME FOR FAMILY INTERACTION- WE ARE REMOVING THE CARPETING IN THIS ROOM FOR EASIER CLEAN UPS. (11/19) WE HAVE CORN HOLE AND OTHER VARIOUS OUTSIDE GAMES TO PLAY.ON THE DOWNSTAIRS FLOOR IS TWO MORE BEDROOMS WITH A SHARED BATHROOM AND SHOWER. THERE ARE NO BATHTUBS IN THIS RENTAL. ONE BDRM HAS A FULL SIZED BED AND A SET OF TWIN BUNK BEDS. LARGE CLOSET SPACE, NIGHTSTAND AND DRESSER. THE SECOND BDRM HAS A QUEEN SIZED BED WITH A LARGE CLOSET AND TWO NIGHTSTANDS AND A DRESSER. THIS BDRM HAS FRENCH DOORS LEADING TO THE DECK AND BACKYARD.ALL MATTRESSES ARE PROTECTED WITH CASINGS AND OR WATERPROOF PADS. IN THE HALLWAY THERE IS A WASHER AND DRYER. WE PROVIDE SOME DETERGENT AND TOILETRIES WITHIN REASON BUT IF YOU NEED A CERTAIN PRODUCT SAFEWAY IS FIVE MINUTES AWAY. ALL LINENS PROVIDED.THERE IS AN ENCLOSED COURTYARD IN THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE AND AN OUTSIDE SHOWER FOR WASHING ALL SAND OFF BEFORE ENTERING THE HOUSE. THE BACKYARD HAS A CLOTHES LINE ATTACHED TO FENCE THAT IS RESTRACTIBLE FOR WET TOWELS AND BATHING SUITS. THERE ARE BEACH BLANKETS AND TOWELS AND SAND TOYS AND BOOGIE BOARDS IN THE GARAGE FOR BEACH USE. WE JUST ADDED A PING PONG TABLE IN THE GARAGE FOR ADDED FUN! WE CAN SET UP A CRIB UPON REQUEST.(NEED A 24HR NOTICE PLEASE) OR WE CAN LEAVE THE PACK N PLAY. WE GENERALLY LEAVE PAPER PRODUCTS FOR THE KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS AS WELL AS TOILETRIES WE SUPPLY A STARTER SET ON TP- GENERALLY IT IS THE GUESTS RESPONSIBILITY TO BUY THERE OWN AMENITIES WHILE USING THE RENTAL. WE HAVE TWO BEACH BIKES ON THE PROPERTY THE KEY TO THE LOCK IS HANGING BY THE FRONT DOOR. THE BICYCLES ARE TO BE KEPT LOCKED UP IF THEY ARE DAMAGED OR STOLEN THERE WILL BE A CHARGE OF UP TO 150$ PER BIKE. THERE IS PARKING FOR AT LEAST 4 VEHICLES DEPENDING ON SIZE AND ANOTHER VEHICLE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF PLANTER. THE NO PARKING SIGN DOES NOT APPLY TO GUESTS IN THE HOME. YOU CAN FEED THE DUCKS ALONG MOOSEHEAD DRIVE IN APTOS CREEK. THIS PATH LEADS YOU TO THE BEACH. UPON REQUEST WE CAN LEAVE SOME FOOD FOR THE DUCKS. MANY DIFFERENT BIRDS LAND HERE FOR NESTING. WHALES COME FREQUENTLY TO THIS AREA OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY AND WE HAVE WITNESSED THEM MANY TIMES. WE LEAVE BINOCULARS UPSTAIRS FOR BEACH VIEWING. WE HAVE A METAL DETECTOR IN THE GARAGE FOR FINDING TREASURES IN THE SAND.THERE ARE MANY GREAT FOOD STOPS NEAR THE BEACH AND IF YOU WALK DOWN THE BEACH TO THE STAIRWELL YOU CAN ACCESS MORE RESTAURANTS AND THE FAMOUS MARIANNE ICE CREAM AT THE TOP. THERE IS NO NEED TO DRIVE ANYWHERE. JUST PARK AND WALK IF THAT IS AN OPTION FOR YOU. WE HAVE ENJOYED PIXIE DELI ON THE BEACH WITH OUR GRAND KIDS SINCE IT IS SO CASUAL NO ONE HAS TO CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES. THE ATMOSPHERE IS CASUAL AND RELAXED! WE HAVE ENJOYED THIS AREA FOR MANY YEARS AND MADE MEMORIES .WE HOPE THAT YOU WILL HAVE A POSITIVE VACATION EXPERIENCE AS WE HAVE. ENJOY!
CHECK IN 4:00 pm
CHECK OUT 11:00 am (unless pre-approval from management)
No loud music or noise between 10 pm -8am per Santa Cruz County
Professional cleaning- pet free smoke free zone
Do not remove wireless speaker from residence- 100$ chg if broken or removed
Just a reminder No Pets allowed does not mean that a pet can be left in the car. The property consists of all of the outside area as well as the inside. You will be asked to vacate the premises if this rule is broken.
REQUESTS PERTAINING TO EXTRA AMENITIES NOT MADE IN ADVANCE ON DAY OF ARRIVAL ARE SUBJECT TO NOT BEING FULFILLED.
I will message all check in instructions on how to get into home and provide the address the DAY BEFORE your arrival
THANKS FOR CHOOSING SPRECKELS SEA HOUSE
Michelle Arnaiz
Owner

PARK YOUR CAR FOR A WEEK AND WALK TO THE BEACH! is located in Aptos. PARK YOUR CAR FOR A WEEK AND WALK TO THE BEACH! provides accommodation, featuring Internet, Kitchen, TV, among other amenities. This House features Internet, Kitchen, TV, to make your stay a comfortable one.

PARK YOUR CAR FOR A WEEK AND WALK TO THE BEACH! has 3 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Aptos has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Aptos, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.