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Rio Del Mar Aptos-two blocks to the Sand, Ocean, Store, Restaurant, Coffee shop

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Rio Del Mar Beach
  • Place, Seacliff State Beach
  • Place, Capitola Beach
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Rio Del Mar Aptos-two blocks to the Sand, Ocean, Store, Restaurant, Coffee shop

2 Blocks. 440 steps to the sand, store, coffee /pizza shop and fine dining at Venus a new restaurant . Read the reviews, we work really hard to make you feel at home while we maintaining our property using professional cleaners, we love this home and location. 2023-Brand new appliances and flooring. Brand new leather recliner couches 2024. The home is settled in a super neighborhood with no real traffic as it sits in a Court. First level has two bedrooms (one king bed, with a large deck, one twin and one queen bed in the other bedroom downstairs) one bathroom, second level has Living room, dining room and kitchen. Master suite with master bathroom and huge closets. Master bathroom. 3 Decks, largest one is on the second level but a deck on each level. The main deck has a gas barbecue. New tile flooring in the bathrooms. Vaulted 20 ft. ceilings in living room. Custom furnishings and lights. Sit on the back deck to watch sunsets in late summer and fall. On a clear day you can hear the waves crashing. This beach home is near 70 wineries & tasting rooms. Fun for all! Wine Tasting, Coffee shop, fabulous Restaurant, general store, surfing, sunbathing and staying in a beautiful custom home for your comfort. This Beautiful Beach home includes outside shower. You will love this place and sleep like a baby on the super quiet court with no through traffic. Easily parks three cars off street.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 38
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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
Be honest. Pay extra for more people than you booked. You will be charged up to $120.00 per person per night! 6 people MAXIMUM. Rules emailed to you.
Garbage cans out on Thursday evening or $25 fee for extra pick. Clean barbecue each use. Remove shoes while in the home. Fill Ice trays.
Empty all trash. There is a ring doorbell for everyone's security do not tamper with. Remove all sheets and put in laundry area. No noise after 10pm.

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
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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Aptos

Located in Aptos, this holiday home is on a river. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Seascape Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Capitola Beach - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 5 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Garden - Aptos - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Venus Pie Trap - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafé - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rio Del Mar Aptos-two blocks to the Sand, Ocean, Store, Restaurant, Coffee shop pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rio Del Mar Aptos-two blocks to the Sand, Ocean, Store, Restaurant, Coffee shop?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Rio Del Mar Aptos-two blocks to the Sand, Ocean, Store, Restaurant, Coffee shop located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Rio Del Mar Beach and Seacliff State Beach. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Aptos History Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and the owner was easy to work with. We loved the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryKay H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We throughly enjoyed our stay. The house was so lovely and so close to the beach. We will definitely stay again. Thank you David for being so readily available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

July summer visit in Rio del Mar

Everything was straight forward, easy access, WiFi was great, location to town and beach were convenient, the rental was clean, beautiful, comfortable and fully stocked with all necessities. The surrounding area had a nice coffee shop, a great little grill, a small market as well as scenic cliff trails to hike. David was easy to contact and stay in touch with when needed. We could have stayed there for months. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kira M.

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

Love this place

This was our second time staying here. The house is wonderful for kids of all ages and David is a wonderful host
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Beautiful Beach House

Great location, within walking distance to the beach. The house is beautifully furnished, very clean and well stocked. Lovely, inside and out. We would like to vacation there again next Summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

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

Great location

We had a wonderful stay. Property was clean and spacious. 5 minute walk to the beach. Plenty of ice made by the freezer. Nice grill for cooking. We had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan T., Austin, TX

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

Best Beach House experience

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay -- amenities were on point and the property owners thought of everything we could potentially need! The home's proximity to the beach, restaurants, and other attractions was stellar! I highly recommend this rental!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita R.

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

Awesome

My family and I absolutely LOVED this home!! Had everything we needed and we felt comfortable as if we were home.. Definitely recommend and my family and I will definitely come back😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roberta R.

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

It was nice.

A little farther from the beach than we thought it would be. The house was very nice and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

sandra w.

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

Margaritaville

It has a great tropical feel with privacy. My family loved how comfortable the 3 level home was, with the kids having there own private area. We love walking five minutes to and from the beach and local restaurants it was very convenient. The Margaritaville sign inspired us to go there for our first night and was a lot of fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kira M.

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

Perfect Thanksgiving

Staying at this property was perfect. My family lives close by so it was the perfect sport for our thanksgiving/my birthday dinner. The house had plenty for the kids to play with and a well stocked cabinet of pans for cooking dinner. It was also nice to have the battery operated candles since the storm made the power go out the first night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Golfing Getaway

How wonderful it was to be on the coast! The house is walking distance to the beach and a quick drive to Seascape golf! The layout of the house offered privacy for the 3 of us and the kitchen was quite well stocked with pots, pans, toaster, etc. to make meals. The neighborhood is tight and we did hear some partying but nothing that kept us up. Overall, it was a fabulous stay! Thank you David!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy, Elma, NY

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

GREAT HOUSE

This is a wonderful house in a great location. Very spacious and stocked with anything you would need. Beautifully decorated with such a "homey" feel. The balconies throughout offer a peaceful place for coffee in the morning with privacy and space. Beautiful landscaping & the "fence" of tall bamboo is gorgeous off the large balcony from the main floor with plenty of seating, shade & a BBQ. Home is very clean and well maintained. Location is perfect for those wanting to adventure in any direction of the coast. Owners are amazing!!! Very attentive and quick to respond to any questions I had. Thank you guys for having my sister and I stay in your lovely home. BTW the mattresses are super comfy! Thanks you guys for caring about your guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

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

Family Coastal Vacation in a Great Home

Our family of six (3 generations ages 9 to 76) spent four nights in this beautiful home. The house has the space we needed and is configured in a way to provide both privacy and together time. Check-in was a breeze, the house was very clean and exactly as shown in the VRBO listing. The owner/agent was very helpful and accommodating. He sent detailed instructions for the door locks, check in and out, and care of the home. This was much appreciated. The house is on three levels and there are also stairs to the front door, so it is a consideration if there are mobility issues for any renters. Still, the rise on the stairs is gentle and did not present issues even for the oldest member of our party who has had a knee replacement. The area is beautiful. It is a short walk to the beach and a couple of restaurants. It's a short drive to other Aptos restaurants. We went to Monterey Bay Aquarium as well as to Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. We walked on the Cliff trail in Santa Cruz. Altogether, it was a really nice getaway- and this rental was a perfect place for us to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

J L.

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

Excellent Location

We enjoyed our time at this house. As noted in other reviews, it is clean and the location is fantastic because the beach is so close. (note: this is not the Santa Cruz beach. It is south of there, but this is a less crowded location, which we preferred). We really enjoyed our mornings and evenings on the back patio of the house. The neighborhood is quiet and there are a couple of cute restaurants nearby. This may just be my sensitive nose, but the home had a bit of a lingering pet smell. The air movement from opening a window or two helped with that though. My recommendations for the owners is to include some basic beach items (mats/towels/bag), and to include more bath towels for guests to use. Also, the check-out information should be more organized in the packet of information provided (a checklist with all requirements rather than the info spread out through a couple paragraphs). I was worried that I would miss something because there were fees attached to forgetting each specific thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great location, just a 5 minute walk to the beach. The house has a relaxing balcony to hang out, nap, or have meals. Lots of space, well stocked, and quiet. The owner, David, is responsive and very accommodating. We recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrell S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely! Kitchen was fully stocked for cooking meals. Wonderful appliances. The beds were so comfortable, couch is very very comfortable. 3 outdoor porches, including outdoor dining, and sun bathing . We had a wonderful time with our grandchildren. D Shunk
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful Stay at Aptos

We had a peaceful and enjoyable stay at this Aptos house. The rooms and entire home were very clean.The neighborhood was quiet and a three minute walk to the beach. It’s a short drive to Sta. Cruz. We would definitely consider booking this place again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! House is spacious, clean, well-appointed, quiet, and a quick walk to the beach. We stayed with our family, and there is even a children’s play corner in the living room with nice toys. The three and six year olds loved them. Perfect beach house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

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

Beautiful home near beach

This home is quite nice - 3 bedrooms, adequately furnished and we had everything we needed. House doesn't have view of beach and is more than "steps away," but still pretty close to walk to. We liked the area - close to Monterey and Carmel. Only thing I would say needs to be improved is to get a new door lock! A regular lock with a code would seem to be much easier than having to send instructions by you tube. Also maybe just a list of what to do when you check out instead of all the monetary threats would have been nice - these are minor complaints - all in all I would recommend this house to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy J.

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

Great location

The house is wonderful. It has all the basics, the beds are comfortable and the location is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

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

Lovely Property

The home was lovely and had plenty of room for all. Had everything we needed and was located close to restaurants and the beach. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana J.

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

Vacation in Aptos

Beautiful home and super clean. Owner was very helpful. Home is close to the beach and shopping. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd S., Pleasant Prairie

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

Birthday for Dad!

We found this amazing house while looking for a place to stay visiting family in CA and celebrating my dad's 75th birthday. We found the house extremely clean and well stocked with everything we needed for our five days. Plenty of towels and kitchen supplies along with a really nice gas grill that we used for dinner one night. The location is great with access to the beach, a coffee shop, a mini mart and a couple cool restaurants. The house is also very close to several shopping areas including a supermarket, drug store, liquor stores and many more. We will definitely consider returning on our next trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

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

Great Get Away

We loved staying at the property. The house was very well equiped and very comfortable to stay at. David reached out to us several times to make sure everything was just right. On top of the great place to stay, it was about a 5 minute walk to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

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