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On the beach
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, offices
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Rio Del Mar Beach
    1 min walk
  • Pixie Plaza Delicatessen
    5 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Metro Center
    12 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    49 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Aptos

When you stay at this vacation home in Aptos, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This beach vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Rio Del Mar Beach and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Seacliff State Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 1 min walk
  • Seacliff State Beach - 5 min walk
  • Seascape Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • New Brighton State Beach - 6 min drive
  • Capitola Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee and Tea - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat!

THIS...
...Is not your typical beach house and location.
A stunning, modern and fun aesthetic inside.
Jaw-dropping panoramic ocean views outside.

THE HOUSE…
…Is a three-story home comprised of 4 bedrooms and 2-1/2 bathrooms. Two balconies provide 180° Monterey Bay ocean views overlooking Rio del Mar beach and the renowned SS Palo Alto “cement ship.” Swing in the hanging rope hammock chairs with your sunglasses on while basking in the warmth of the afternoon sun...the kids playing on the beach in front of you. Relax on the balconies with a glass of wine while watching the brilliant red, orange and yellow sunsets.

THE EXPERIENCE…
…Is one you’ll never forget! You think it ever gets boring watching dolphins and whales off your back balcony? It does not. Perhaps the sound of the crashing waves doesn’t relax you? It always does. Or, maybe the feel of the sand under your feet doesn’t sweep you away? It will.
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WORK, STUDY AND PLAY FROM HERE…
…If you must work instead of play for a part of your stay, then you can easily work-from-home and attend online school here. Great wifi access is provided. A desk in one master bedroom serves as a private office if needed. A child’s desk in another bedroom will be great for little ones in online school. Additionally the dining room table and even outdoor patio dining table can serve as additional work and study spots.

RESERVE NOW…
…You will be delighted.

House Rules: This is not a party house. Quiet hours start at 10pm. It's very important to stay off the public walkway, rock seawall, and neighbors patio.

The whole house!

Available by phone, text, and email. Can come to the house if needed.

THE LOCATION on “the island” of Rio del Mar in Aptos is a prime spot for beach fun, water activities, and nearby dining. You can stay there and never leave…or…go explore nearby Capitola, Santa Cruz and Monterey. There are an unlimited number of activities and sites including wine tasting, golfing, surfing, hiking, and beautiful drives. Walking distance is Cafe Rio Restaurant, Rio Market, Pixie Deli,Flats Bistro, and SeaBreeze Tavern.

Parking is first come first serve along the street.

Walk everywhere! Miles of beach, food, drink, and coffee all walking distance. 1 mile away is Manuel's Mexican Restaurnt, Marianne's Ice Cream, Snow Whites Drive-Thru, Pizza 1, and Hole in the Wall breakfast. 8 miles to Santa Cruz Beach Board Walk

I will send a confirmation email after you book with all of the information that you will need to know for your trip.

I recommend purchasing travelers insurance due to potential shutdowns

House Rules: This is not a party house. Quiet hours start at 10pm. It's very important to stay off the rock seawall and neighbors patio. To access the beach, use streetside sidewalk and use the public stairs to the beach.
House Rules: Quiet hours begin at 10pm. VERY IMPORTANT, do not use public walkway, rock seawall, or neighbors patio/furniture for personal use. Even if no one is around. No parties. First violation will result in a $250 penalty and second violation in eviction. It is your responsibility to tell each member of your party. Please respond to this email that you acknowledge the house rules.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jaleh

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice beachfront home
Spent a nice weekend with family. Plenty of room and sleeping arrangements for our guests. Great view of the ocean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
Very nice place to stay and super cozy. Can’t wait to see this place again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James J. G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy and peaceful
Our stay was great and just the break the kids needed before heading back to school. Very clean and accessible to all we needed. Would definitely recommend and look forward to coming back again. Moved back to California from Chicago and this definitely helped me remember why I came back home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joaeph M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bach Drive Experience
The property is wonderful and the beach as well. Parking on the street can be challenging especially on the weekends if you have more than one car in your group. Th three floors gives you a lot of options for your group when you have kids and adults. There were ants in the first floor and second floor guest bedroom on the headboard of the bed. This freaked out my adult daughter as she hates ants. All in all, it is a great property in a wonderful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

Liked: Cleanliness
SPECTACULAR LOCATION & HOME
The home is beautiful & a great location. Easy to access the beach, restaurants, convenience store and just 4 miles from a Safeway. The bedrooms are on the 2nd & 3rd floors, so you'll need to be able to use stairs. The ground floor patio and decks on floor 2 & 3 provide spectacular views right on the ocean. There is a hose to rinse off sand from the beach but you need to go through the house to access it. The home next door is boarded up because of storm damage, however it does not distract from the beauty of this home. Relax & enjoy the beach in this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cay A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well Functioning House
We had 8 people and the 2.5 bathrooms was key to everyone being comfortable. We made good use of the kitchen + the washing machine and dryer. Bathrooms are good sized. Both rooms with balconies have a beautiful view. Location is KEY! Excellent stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Front Family Fun
From the moment we stepped inside this cozy beach front home, we were captivated by the breathtaking view of the beach and ocean. As we ventured upstairs, the view only became more spectacular. It was the perfect setting for our family of 10, providing ample space and all the amenities we could ask for. The location is only a short walk to the deli, restaurants and coffee shop which was nice. But what truly made our stay unforgettable were the moments we spent on the back patio. We were fortunate enough to witness not just one, but two Humpback Whales, including a baby, as well as a playful pod of Dolphins. The proximity of these majestic creatures left us in awe, and we didn't even need binoculars to appreciate their beauty. Thank you Jaleh, for your exceptional customer service as our Property Manager. Your responsiveness exceeded our expectations. Your dedication to ensuring our comfort and satisfaction did not go unnoticed, and we are truly grateful for all that you did for us. We can't wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Stay
The house is right on the beach, which we loved. The house looked better in the photos and some of the furniture pictured was missing. Two balconies off the two bedrooms with ocean views were great. It would have been even better if they had chairs to sit at for morning coffee. The pictures show chairs on the balconies and that was a draw to me for booking so I was disappointed when the chairs were missing. Was not comfortable to sit on the balcony without them. The property is a little run down and with the recent storms, many of the close by homes were boarded up. The property to the side of us was a disaster with boarded up windows and debris all over the place. Not pleasant to look at. The property on the other side had unsightly ’no trespassing’ signs everywhere with warnings not to cross over the boarder between patios (even though there is a city ordinance stating there must be a thruway walking path along the beach side). The beds were very comfortable and the bathrooms were clean and nice with plenty of towels. We had plenty of room for our family. The kitchen was well stocked and great to cook in. All in all we had a great time. And spent time sitting on the beach which is steps outside the back door. We loved that!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
The place was great with incredible views. I had to do some work on the trip so using the desk on the top floor, facing right out to the ocean was fantastic. We were able to park right outside the front door, which was nice. there were a few small eateries walkable and a ton of options within a short drive. The kitchen was well stocked and we even had a welcome bottle of local wine. Beautiful bathrooms and lots of beds. Decor, patio furniture, etc. was all just as described in the pictures. A lounger or 2 on the patio would be a nice addition. My only complaint is for this price point, you really should be able to access the beach directly from your patio. They explained this clearly in the listing so I wasn't surprised, but I did notice that that some neighbors had steps through the rock wall directly to the beach so hopefully that is something the owners will consider in the future. But it wasn't hard to just go out to the street side and walk around the building to get to the beach. Overall, a very nice place with a 5 star view!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great funw
Wonderful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Krish S., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to relax on the beach
Overall a great place to spend a few days relaxing by the beach. Place was clean but a little bit dated/worn. Location was great with restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will be coming back
Stayed a few days for my wife's birthday. Location was perfect, the property itself was great. A nice short walk to the deli or convenience store. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picture Perfect
We stayed for four nights at the end of May and had a spectacular time! Loved being able to walk right out the door and onto the beach every night during sunsets and enjoy our coffee on the patio every morning and listen to the waves! Getting of chose a better place, if we tried! The entire experience from Checkin to check out was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Getaway!
Our stay at this property was amazing. Beautiful home, view, rooms, bathrooms, and all. We will likely stay at this property again. We all had a great time. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valli B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic experience
Being next to the ocean was fabulous.. and the views from the bedrooms and the balconies were really enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mallory O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location couldn’t be any better
We loved staying here and can’t wait to come back,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful beachfront retreat
The description is accurate - condo and view truly are jaw-dropping and you can hear the waves. We had 3 adult children (20 somethings) and parents (55-ish) and we all found things to enjoy together and separately. The walks in both direction along the shore are amazing - and we even walked up the hill to town one night. A treasured time and memory.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Altos weekend
Beautiful house in a beautiful location. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect property for perfect vacation
Our family enjoyed the stay in this house. Very cozy, clean and comfortable, and excellent view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirlee 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Just can’t beat the views from all 3 levels. Loved the patio and beautiful sunsets. Comfy beds and living room seating. We’ll stocked kitchen too. Overall a great place to relax and enjoy! Thank you Shirlee Butler
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aimee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the beach (and the house)!
The sound of waves lulled me to sleep and watching birds, dolphins, and seals started my day! We couldn't have asked for a better location, or a more comfortable place for my sister's family and mine to gather. Amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Florence P.

Liked: Cleanliness
beach fun
decor is a little quirky but all loved the location..didn't mind the passersby..I, Personally will probably go for a different location right on the beach,next time. Those who stayed there loved it...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gopi K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location by the ocean
Very good location. Tranquil. Will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S., Newton, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous property on the beach
Stunning views on three levels with more than enough space for four of us. The beach is literally just outside the door. Well equipped kitchen, nice bathrooms. The only challenge was deciding who got the oceanfront bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022