Aptos house rental - View to heaven Capitola village - Santa Cruz he Monterey Bay California
View to heaven Capitola village - Santa Cruz he Monterey Bay California
 
Aptos house rental - View to heaven Capitola village - Santa Cruz he Monterey Bay California

View to heaven Capitola village - Santa Cruz he Monterey Bay California

vue outside dining

vue outside dining

Master Bedroom/Oceanfront

Master Bedroom/Oceanfront

View

View

New Brighton Beach below house 20 miles long to south dogs allowed

New Brighton Beach below house 20 miles long to south dogs allowed

Stairs to beach 5 minute stroll thru park

Stairs to beach 5 minute stroll thru park

master garden suite

master garden suite

ocean master bathroom

ocean master bathroom

loft Bedroom open screened queen

loft Bedroom open screened queen

Sunset from deck toward Capitola

Sunset from deck toward Capitola

Deck from living room

Deck from living room

Driveway 1000 ft to house

Driveway 1000 ft to house

upstairs queen bedroom full futon and daybed same room 10 x20 1/2 bath ensuite

upstairs queen bedroom full futon and daybed same room 10 x20 1/2 bath ensuite

dining area ocean front LR to right

dining area ocean front LR to right

hot tub monterey bay view pacific grove across bay

hot tub monterey bay view pacific grove across bay

lower deck

lower deck

Living Room from loft

Living Room from loft

upstairs guest bath/shower

upstairs guest bath/shower

new kitchen 4 2013

new kitchen 4 2013

kitchen 2

kitchen 2

deck dining

deck dining

vue kitchen window

vue kitchen window

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps8
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
 

Photos and Description of the Aptos vacation house rental
3 bdr, loft, 3 bath, 2master suites downstairs, 2 queen upstairs,1full futon,

This unique Aptos,Santa Cruz County, oceanfront, bluff top, south facing, private home has 180 degree huge ocean views of Capitola Bay and the entire Monterey Bay. 150 acres of treed open space overlooks New Brighton State Beach. Private gated entry,1000 ft road. Contemporary, glass walls, stone floors,2000 ft deck,plus hidden secluded sun deck. Whirlpool overlooks ocean. 5 minute stroll through park to stairs to beach. Beach (20 miles long) . Huge property with plenty of parking. 1 mile to Capitola Village. The sound of the sea surrounds: .

PLEASE DO NOT CONSIDER IF you have young unsupervised children as property is not safe, not fenced and covered but unlocked hot tub. No weddings or wedding parties of any type allowed per insurance, this is not a party house, it is a serene environment good for families and friends..

POEM'S BY OUR GUESTS: two precious poems by twin 9 year old girls while staying at Dolphinwatch - Spring 2008

Listen, by Paris B

Bolting, crashing, smashing, dipping, coming in and coming out, it pauses and starts again, like fireworks and granaides, you can hear it roar, it's trying to tell you something but you aren't lisening, the ocean is calling to you . . .

Ocean Blue, by Olivia B

light blue horizon can touch the gentle waves crashing on the shore will make it go astray touching every creature moving in its path better not get too close or it will go crash

Ocean Blue bright as dew birds skimming and looking for fish, fish jumping, seals swimming, all in its path

guest book comment 06/06: every time I looked out over the fabulous view from my place on the chaise, or relaxed om the luch blankets on each bed, or watched my sister floating happily in the hot tub, I kept hearing Humphrey Bogart's voice echoing in my head, saying wistfully 'the stuff that dreams are3 made of.' And he was right this place seems to have materialized out of a dream . . .

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About pam (owner)

We are retired, a surgeon and RNnurse/100ton master mariner, and have owned this home since 1994. Nowadays we are on the water in the Carib or Bahamas. We, of course, are at this magnificent property often ourselves. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Thank you for you interest.

Please note, the property is going on the market soon and will be unavailable after August 2013

pam (owner) purchased this house in 1994
Why pam (owner) chose Aptos

Unique, on of a kind location w a beach shack on it, potential potential, and unparalled location, close to all that is wonderful in Santa Cruz County. No other property in the county offers the isolation and privacy while easy access to the sand. Not in a residential area, very very special.

What makes this house unique

Best location in Santa Cruz County, 25 mile long beach below house, easy direct access to boating, paddleboarding, surfing, and best walking village - Capitola feel you are at a very special place, magical, alluring. 45 minutes to Pebble Beach, Carmel, 1.5hrs to San Francisco, 3 hrs Yosemite

4 Reviews of Property 218434 in Aptos, California

private bluff top, oceanfront home w massive frontline ocean views
average rating of 5.0 based on 4 reviews
business
private bluff top, oceanfront home w massive frontline ocean views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p218434
Aptos Santa Cruz County
5

Can't say enough

Can't say enough
5 of 5
Submitted: July 10, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
We have rented many places all over the US. This was my favorite. I almost hate to recommend it. There is tons to do in the area, but we had a hard time pulling ourselves away from the house. You could sit out at the firepit and watch Monterey Bay all day and evening. As a residential architect I was very impressed with the level of detail and attention to design throughtout the house. As you approach the house you feel like you are driving thru you own private forrest, to arrive at what looks like a small hidden house that blows your socks off when you the approach then open the front door. The house sits on the cliff over the homes on the beach. You quickly realize this vantage point is far superior to the homes on the beach. Much better view, tons of privacy. Can't say enough...
Owner's Response: Reading this review made me cry. I take personal pride and interest in providing the best vacation experience possible and appreciate it when my guests have such a memorable stay.
Helpful votes: 3/5
business
private bluff top, oceanfront home w massive frontline ocean views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p218434
Aptos Santa Cruz County
5

Best place we've ever stayed on the west coast!

Best place we've ever stayed on the west coast!
5 of 5
Submitted: May 16, 2012 Stayed: May 2012
The Dolphin Watch House was even better than we expected! The owners Pam and Bruce have gone out of their way to make this home an extra special place to stay. The views were amazing, the house was very private, and the beds and linens were top notch! Landscaping was excellent, the ocean view hot tub was great, and the nightly visits from the deer made it feel like home! Plenty of seating for everyone indoors and out! We have never been so sad to leave a vacation rental! Location was awesome as well. House is down a private gated lane just a hop, skip and a jump off HWY 1.

We did find that we could not use both showers at once. The water pressure and hot water would be zilch in the garden view bathroom. We contacted Bruce and Pam and they responded very quickly and are going to send someone to look at it. They had just gotten a new boiler. We were able to stagger our showers with no problems and the hot water lasted forever! We could not get the propane grill to work, but the charcoal grill worked great! It was fun cooking on charcoal and looking at the ocean. The house also heats through the floor, that was great for the cool evenings! The garden view master bedroom does not have a TV. The living room and ocean view room both had great TVs......but who would watch TV when they could watch the ocean?! We did not have cell phone reception and our last 4 days there we could not pick up Internet with wifi or our iPhone's. Again, we were not sad about that either, we enjoyed the peace and quiet! Owners are building behind the dolphin watch house, but with the location and setting of the homes it does not make it any less private or obstruct any views. The Dolphin Watch house is in its own private paradise! The owners have a very handy book with suggestions and local things to do in the house for renters. We will certainly rent this home again, and we can not wait!
Helpful votes: 6/7
business
private bluff top, oceanfront home w massive frontline ocean views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p218434
Aptos Santa Cruz County
Menlo Park, Ca
5

It was like heaven staying hear!!

5 of 5
Submitted: January 17, 2011 Stayed: January 2011
This house was so wonderful i have stayed at many diffrent places and areas and this one beets them all by far...
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 5/6
business
private bluff top, oceanfront home w massive frontline ocean views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p218434
Aptos Santa Cruz County
5

A very special place

5 of 5
Submitted: May 9, 2008 Stayed: May 2008
The view is amazing and the grounds are beautiful. The house is 1st class and has everything you might need. Pam and Bruce make an extra effort to make you feel at home. Capitola is a cute beach town with lots of shops and good food.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 21/29