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Beach home just a few steps away from Rio Del Mar Beach!

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a glass table, and a view of lush greenery outside.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A bright living room with a glass dining table, a sofa, and a kitchen island with a countertop.
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a glass coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen with white cabinets and appliances.
A two-story house with a wooden deck and a stone retaining wall.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Rio Del Mar Beach
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Place, Seacliff State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Beach home just a few steps away from Rio Del Mar Beach!

Permit #241490

Now is your chance to stay in a great two bedroom two bath home priced at a reasonable rate without missing out on the great amenities and opportunities a vacation rental has to offer. Just off the front door is a large deck with a full patio table and chairs to seat four. Great views of Rio Del Mar Beach. On the first floor there is a full bathroom with a newly remodeled bathroom and bedroom with a full sliding door giving you additional access from this room directly to the deck. Both bedrooms and stairway have plush carpeting and the remainder of the house has new Pergo style hardwood floors. There are fantastic vaulted ceilings as well as stainless steel appliances and beautifully crafted white kitchen cabinets. There is an additional patio just off of the kitchen as well.

Please ask for Holiday rates and minimum stay requirements.

*This vacation rental does not have a BBQ**

Property utilizes outdoor security cameras.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please place all Linens and towels (excluding comforters and blankets in a pile.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 241490
Property # 1229236vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Aptos

Located in Seacliff, a neighbourhood in Aptos, this holiday home is near theme parks. Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching, birdwatching and ecotours.
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Map
Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Seacliff State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Aptos History Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cabrillo College - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 46 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loft Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Venus Cocktails & Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Farm Bakery Café & Gifts - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach home just a few steps away from Rio Del Mar Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach home just a few steps away from Rio Del Mar Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach home just a few steps away from Rio Del Mar Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach home just a few steps away from Rio Del Mar Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach home just a few steps away from Rio Del Mar Beach! located?

Located in Seacliff, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Seacliff State Beach and Monterey Bay. Rio Del Mar Beach and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super location, very close to the beach. Very nice neighborhood!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the location and the neighborhood. Being so close to the beach really makes for a great stay, and we’re happy you were able to experience it. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jami M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location. We were slightly disappointed with the communication and the lack of salt/pepper and condiments. The drier was very squeaky and there was no detergent. The parking is for 1 car - no space for 2. Otherwise very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an excellent time staying at this property. would go again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colleen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The employees get 5 stars. It was close to the beach. The kitchen was clean and attractive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the convenient location, the clean and well-equipped kitchen, and that our team was able to make your stay enjoyable. We’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay. Bailey mngt Co. was great to work with. Walkability to the beach was very nice. Closeness to Santa Cruz was great.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lisa L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
I was disappointed with our stay. When we arrived, the house was not clean, we had to leave so the cleaner could come in. Several maintenance issues made the stay uncomfortable: the downstairs shower head barely worked and sprayed above everyone’s head, the upstairs shower had very low water pressure, and the dryer (located in the downstairs bedroom) made a loud screeching noise that prevented us from using it while in the house. The downstairs bedroom closet was unusable because it was filled with a futon mattress and stacked tables, leaving no space for our belongings. Many vertical blinds on the slider/front door were broken or missing.While the kitchen itself was clean, the dining area was difficult to use—only four chairs were accessible because the bench was blocked by the couch and coffee table. The upstairs slider, which is the only way to get airflow into the main living area, was also blocked by the couch and had to be moved each time we opened it. The balcony off the kitchen was covered in spider webs and debris, and the tree limbs hung so low we had to duck to step outside. The slider was extremely dirty and hard to see through. The upstairs bedroom was comfortable, but the entire house had only five hangers available.Overall, the location was nice, but the home needs significant maintenance to provide a comfortable stay. There were also several holes in the walls from missing décor, and the home would benefit from fresh paint and updated décor throughout.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jami M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

The house was in a perfect location - walk to the beach, morning coffee and breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jacky J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Dangerous and Shabby

Fire dept came out when the carbon monoxide alarm went off; discovered the fire/smoke alarms were several years out of date; black ants in the kitchen; smelly carpet; no comfortable chairs; in general too plain and nothing to say "Welcome, we're glad you are here."The Location was the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stanley V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

This place is pretty much as advertised. The only down side was that there is only one uncomfortable small couch to sit on in the livingroom, the other option is to sit at the diningroom table. If you are a young couple on the go and not spending much time here other than to cook, eat and sleep, this place is great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

henry b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

107

Close to beach; ants; main door hard to open; had to replace unusable coffee maker; close to the beach
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniela V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good proximity to beach and coffee shop

The house is nice and quirky. However finding the entrance and opening of the sliding door was challenging. It is pity that the nice big terrace is not adjacent to the living room and we couldn’t use the balcony by the kitchen due to the overgrowth of the giant ferns 😅
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Bill B.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

ok but not great

Place was ok but not very clean and up to date
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carolyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property review

The location of the property everything was lovely. My only concern was the furniture was not comfortable. It’s staging furniture. There’s no longevity sitting ? Not comfortable other than that it a nice property suggestions, comfortable couch and a chair for television watching sitting to be visiting .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Barbara O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Visit from UK

Great location. Walking distance from the beach and amenities. Can't fault it, really good. However, the property feels outdated, had an 80s vibe, and on arrival it smelled musty. Kitchen area was well equipped, but one of the bedrooms could do with some storage space and a mirror, as we struggled with storage. Bathrooms were fine, but again in need of modernising especially the showers. We enjoyed our stay but, unfortunately didn't match our expectations as we were expecting a little luxury as it wasn't cheap.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you for your feedback and for choosing to stay with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the location and found it convenient for beach access and nearby amenities. We understand your comments regarding the property's older style. We take your feedback seriously and will look into updating certain features to enhance our guests' comfort. We appreciate your suggestion about adding storage space and a mirror in the bedroom, and we'll consider this for future improvements. We're also reviewing the condition of the bathrooms to ensure they meet our guests' expectations. Our goal is to provide a delightful stay for all our guests, and we regret that your experience did not fully match your expectations. We hope you'll consider staying with us again, giving us another opportunity to exceed your expectations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Killer Little Beach House!

Overall the stay was just what we needed! The house upon arrival was a little dirty so we did have to clean and for peace of mind wash all the linens provided. However, when I notified the property managers they were amazing in getting us what we needed. The homeowner has lots of no sand in the house signs so make sure to utilize the hose next to the first landing of the stairs. Aptos is a Gem and we definitely will be using Bailey Property Management again in the future. Make sure to go to the Aquarium and El Cantaro for lunch! If you like local beers and good food in Aptos we came to love a new establishment called Churchill & Beers Happy Beaching!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Michelle H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Aptos

The lower level smelled of mildew & mold The lower level bed was poor. I fell through the bed & I weigh 115 lbs There were only a few towels & wash cloths & they were of poor quality. One person slept on the uncomfortable sofa because the odor was so bad downstairs There was blood on a blanket
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location, wierd layout

This property was close to the beach, but very poorly laid out. You went up a flight of stairs to reach the deck, which is where the main entrance was. Then you entered on the lower floor, which is where there was a bedroom and tiny bathroom, and you had to walk up narrow stairs to the next floor to reach the living area. The furniture was not particularly comfortable, but there was a nice kitchen. Temperature regulation was a problem; the bottom bedroom tended to be much colder than upstairs, and the entire living space was quite musty-smelling. We had to leave the windows open to get that smell out of the house, which tended to make it pretty cool inside. That being said, it did meet our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Robert L.

Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unhappy the property was not as described. The windows were dirty and the view was not as shown in the pictures
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

lisa b.

GREAT BEACH HOUSE RENTAL

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful beach house for my family for the weekend. We were tucked away from the noise but an easy walk to the beach. Beds were comfortalbe, house was very clean and property management company was very friendy and helpful. 100 % reccommend to other guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymond U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Birthday Get-together

Everything was ready when we arrived. Short walk to the beach for sunrises and sunsets. Good walking paths once you get to the beach, even for a walker! Glad there were Duna's. Tub/ shower bathroom could use grab bars
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mike C.

Stay over 10/14 to 1600

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The staff was very helpful especially with our initial arrival questions.The overall house was very close to the beach which we walked along for over a mile in both directions. House was in good order, very clean.There were a lot of stairs to claim to first level then to get to main floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zhanna U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property

Very good location, close to the beach, quiet neighborhood. Nice property, spacious and clean. Kitchen is equipped with everything that is needed for a short stay. Great heater, works very quick, the nights were chilly, but heater helped a lot. The only thing that was not very good is that the water in the master bathroom sink drains very slowly. Overall is very good, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Spot with walkable beach access

Convenient and quiet spot walking distance to the beach. Perfect spot to relax away from the hustle bustle of the touristy downtowns of Santa Cruz and Capitola.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lynn B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Perfect location, misleading photos

This location is perfect. So close to the beach and walking path. We were disappointed in the photos and felt misled that the deck was off of the kitchen. In reality the deck is off of the downstairs bedroom there’s no place to sit outside during a meal unless you walk downstairs with all your food and drinks and sit on the deck. The carpets are very old and need replacement. The beds were sub comfortable. The neighbors across the street had a huge group and were parting until 1AM. The downstairs bathroom is very very small. The downstairs room also smelled very “damp”. Most of the pots and pans need replacement. The best part about this place is the large upstairs bathroom and it location, everything else needs improvement!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

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