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Exclusive Modern Retreat- The Johanna House

Exclusive Modern Retreat- The Johanna House

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Private most exclusive neighborhood in Santa Cruz. Enjoy your perfect blend of adventure and relaxation
The great outdoors. Something to look forward to after a hard day at the beach. Grab a glass of wine you’ve earned it.
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Overview of Exclusive Modern Retreat- The Johanna House

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Aptos, CA
  • Popular LocationCabrillo College7 min walk
  • Popular LocationCapitola Wharf6 min drive
  • Popular LocationCapitola Beach11 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office

About this property

Exclusive Modern Retreat- The Johanna House

Summary:
1.4 miles to the beach yet privately perched on a 4 acre mountaintop in arguably the most exclusive neighborhood in all of Santa Cruz. This neighborhood is close to it all sitting on the boarder of capitola, soquel and aptos while also feeling removed from it all. The beach, mountain bike trails, great restaurants & shopping all within a mile and a half distance while feeling like you are in the middle of the Santa Cruz forest. Go tackle your adventure then come back home to rest and relax.

The Space:
1.4 miles to the beach yet privately perched on a 4 acre mountaintop in arguably the most exclusive neighborhood in all of Santa Cruz. This neighborhood is close to it all sitting on the boarder of capitola, soquel and aptos while also feeling removed from it all. The beach, mountain bike trails, great restaurants & shopping all within a mile and a half distance while feeling like you are in the middle of the Santa Cruz forest. Go tackle your adventure then come back home to rest and relax.

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Backyard: 1500 sq. feet of artificial lawn and 1000 of cement patio
Large Home! Huge Backyard, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly & Beach's a short drive away
Ocean view
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
10.0 out of 10, (171 reviews)
Large Home! Huge Backyard, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly & Beach's a short drive away

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Charge may apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Hot Tub When using the hot tub, remember there is certain health risk associated with this facility. Use at your own risk. Our Pool Service refil...

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Aptos

This vacation home is located in Aptos. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting.
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Map
Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Cabrillo College - 7 min walk
  • Capitola Wharf - 6 min drive
  • Capitola Beach - 11 min drive
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 11 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 49 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Marianne's Ice Cream - 6 min drive
  • Beer Thirty Bottle Shop & Pour House - 5 min drive
  • Pretty Good Advice - 5 min drive
  • Erik's DeliCafe - 6 min drive
  • Sawasdee Thai Cuisine - 5 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 65 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B., Bellaire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aptos visit
Great location. Very nice house. State park pass was a plus for us.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil P., Santa Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Incredible experience, thank you so much Monica!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in the trees
A group of friends visited and enjoyed the spacious house and backyard. It was a great place to relax. Close to the beach, good golf, a variety of outdoor activities available. It feels secluded but sound will carry to neighbors. You have everything you need at the house. The host is very communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property!
Gorgeous home in beautiful setting with wonderful spaces to spread out & relax—both inside & out!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorable family reunion
We had a very memorable family reunion at your beautiful home. The house is beautifully decorated, lots of light and very spacious. The kitchen is well stocked and clean. The kids really enjoyed the bean bag toss game, jacuzzi and the fire pit for s’mores. Thank you for helping us open the front door and use the TV. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. Jennifer
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Your host

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Mike and Monica were married in 2008 and are always on the move. From Mike's professional career as an athlete, to their multiple business'...the two rarely spend more than a week in any one location. They have been very fortunate to travel the country and travel the world, where they have found many inspirations for their vacation home in Santa Cruz, Ca.

Why they chose this property

We absolutely love all the activities, weather and scenery Santa Cruz has to offer. We absolutely love going to the beach. The only thing we don’t like about the beach is the summertime fog that comes and goes. We loved this house because it put us 1.4 miles from the beach but out of the fog patterns so that we can enjoy the beach when its sunny and beautiful but not get stuck at a house covered in fog. The other limiting factor with most the homes near the beach that we looked at was the lack of space. With 4 acres, tons of parking, 2 roads, huge patios, decks and lawns…it provides us with a place to entertain our friends and family without feeling smothered by the next door neighbors or annoyed with the constant flow of traffic to and from the beach. Another thing we loved was the safety, privacy and exclusiveness of the neighborhood. An added benefit to the house that we realized after we moved in was that it was right in the center of all three Santa Cruz villages.

What makes this property unique

Privacy, luxury, space, views 1.4 miles to the beach less than 3 miles to any of the villages (Capitola village, Aptos village, Soquel village) exclusive neighborhood feeling of getting away while still being conveniently close to everything.
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