Family-friendly vacation rentals in Aptos

We loved our stay at Shyamal’s home! The house has lots of charm and character. The space is roomier than pictures show. The proximity to the beach is wonderful and the beach itself is great too. The deck, yard and spa were wonderful, peaceful, and private. It does feel like an older home, but in all the best ways. Would recommend and stay again! Thank you!

Two families with 2 littles kids each (3-8yo) stayed there and it was perfect for us. The house is very spacious, perfect for the 8 of us. Nearby Boardwalk and other fun locations to enjoy with the kids. We picked some tomatoes and a couple of asian pears for breakfast and they were delicious. The kitchen is very well provisioned with lots of utensils and condiments that made our meals much better. Thank you Sun and family! I was a little bit scared with the almost 3 years old when I read some reviews, but he did great. He was interested in some National Geographic books in the living room and I hope we put them back in the right place :) looking forward to come back in the future.

Tranquility Base…surely lived up to its name. So comfortable, so charming we felt like a part of the forest. The whole place had so much personality we felt right at home Magical and enchanting getaway Highly recommended We’ll be back

Walking up in the front porch, I knew my experience was going to be cozy and comforting. The cottage was above and beyond my expectations for comfort. The home was lived in, no pretentious, filled with surprises along the way, private nooks. By far my favorite was to take a hot shower after a soak in the hot tub outside in the rain. The kitchen was very well equipped and stocked with essential spices. The coffee bar was stocked up. Super good internet if you are staying a while and working. Beds and linens, all super nice. However, the kudos here MUST go to the cleaning service. Try as we might to find a cobweb but we could not. Spotless! Thank you for such an awesome place and space. I will be back!

Clean and cozy space with easy access to the beach. A great simple weekend retreat.

Erin's place has been our go-to favorite for the past five years. It's clean, bright, quiet, and relaxing.

Best beach vibe! The location is amazing, great walkable neighborhood, lots to do. The house was fantastic, with so many thoughtful details. Joyce is a pro. She was super responsive and gave us great recommendations that made the stay perfect. My young kids (Age 9 and 6) loved the place - especially the downstairs living room and hot tub. Will stay here again!

Great place, had a wonderful stay.

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location! I loved the quiet of Rusty and Angela's place. It was wonderful to be so close to the beach and the cottage had everything that my dogs and I needed for a lovely stay. I had to leave early for work reasons, but would definitely stay here again!

The home is amazing and Wrich is extremely easy to contact and very proactive to help with anything you need or any difficulty you at have. It was the perfect place to relax after a busy day. No complaint whatsoever! Would definitely go back.

Loved staying on the farm for a night after riding bikes in Soquel. Great/cute place with friendly hosts!

A beautiful, clean, relaxing space! There were a few spiderwebs in the rafters and there was a rooster crowing from sun up to sun down, but overall it was such a lovely little lodge. Perfect for one person looking to be near animals and away from the city. Alex and Nancy were kind and lovely. I would stay here again.

I had a fantastic stay at this charming studio! The space was impeccably clean, thoughtfully decorated, and equipped with all the essentials for a comfortable stay. The cozy bed and tranquil ambiance made it the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring. The location is unbeatable – just a short drive to the beach and nearby towns for dining. The host was incredibly welcoming and responsive, offering helpful recommendations and ensuring everything was perfect for my visit. I highly recommend this studio for anyone looking for a peaceful beach getaway.

Annie was a great host and the place was exactly as described and just what we needed for a relaxing beach getaway. We loved the hot tub in the backyard and the beach cottage feel of the place. Thank you for hosting us!

It's so cozy inside. The neighborhood is silent. It's nice to park right in the driveway. Took a post surf rinse in the warm shower in the back next to the turtles. It's heaven.

Comfortable and neat inside the house. Walking distance for shopping and public transportation. Peaceful residential area.

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!

Amy's place was wonderful - one of the few places we've ever stayed that was even better in person than in pictures. It was clean, spacious, and very comfortable for the 2 of us. The outdoor space was amazing, plenty of quiet spaces to lounge in the sun and walk around. The area was great as well, quiet but close to downtown, and Amy was a thoughtful and responsive host, we really appreciated her thoughtfulness. The one thing to note is that the Wi-fi could be unreliable - we both worked from the Airbnb, and made it work for the week, but something to note for future visitors. We'd definitely recommend this place and plan to come back next time we visit. Thank you Amy!

What a great find in an out of the way place. Would love to come in summer but honestly, it was great cool weather to enjoy the house and view of the ocean. Saw seals and dolphins and birds, barely any humans! Best find was Pezzini Farms right outside the colony. Go there for good food!

Gorgeous apartment, like staying in a 5* spa hotel, only better! This was our little relaxing treat at the end of our California road trip and it was beyond our expectations. Very comfortable, beautifully styled and appointed apartment with a wonderful view of the Ocean from the roof terrace - perfect place to watch sunset with a glass of wine and to watch sunrise with our morning cuppa (we did both of course!) and with a lap pool and hot tub for our private use. Host always on hand to help if needed. Lovely hospitality basket provided. Highly recommended

EJ and Nancy have such a lovely property. We easily felt we had our own space. You can tell that they've been doing this for years, and have a great way of making everything comfortable for guests. Our two kids had space to spread out, the playground is not directly next to the front door of the apartment, but you can see it through the yard's trees & hear them more or less within ear shot. Kitchen was amply supplied and set up, & there are plenty of storage spaces and creature comforts to make the stay feel like home. Beds were comfortable & clean, super comfortable pillows. The unit itself doesn't get a ton of natural light, but to be expected in redwoods. The hosts were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful, we had a nice time chatting with them. Wonderful hosts, they felt like family. Their little dog is so so sweet and friendly as well, my kids loved the dog. Great location, easy to get to surrounding areas and Santa Cruz proper. Would return!

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).

What a gem! We had a wonderful time at Steve’s house. The house is beautiful, functional and well decorated. The kitchen had everything we needed plus more. The property itself was incredible - private and peaceful with many activities for kids (and adults). The house is also ideally located close to downtown Los Gatos. Quick and kind responses from our host. We will definitely try and stay here again.

Wonderful place in a wonderful environment. We had an excellent time with the kids, very nice pool, beaches close by and in the middle of the nice green hills of California