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

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A fire feature in a modern outdoor seating area with a view of trees and a clear sky.
A staircase with a wooden handrail and a metal railing, leading to an upper floor.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A residential property with a staircase leading to a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Nestled along the river, this 3-bedroom vacation home accommodates 6 guests and features 2 bathrooms. Enjoy outdoor activities such as windsurfing, kayaking, and fishing nearby. The property includes a patio, porch, and deck for relaxation. Nearby attractions include Rio Del Mar Beach and Seacliff State Beach, along with access to golf facilities.

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Rio Del Mar Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Barbecue
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Where you'll sleep

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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 38
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
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.
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

Property # 1433598vb
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

About the area

Aptos

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Rio del Mar, a neighbourhood in Aptos. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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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
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Aptos History Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Capitola Beach - 6 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Venus Cocktails & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos Aptos - ‬19 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Rio Del Mar Aptos-two blocks to the Sand, Ocean, Store, Restaurant, Coffee shop?

As of 21 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Del Mar Aptos-two blocks to the Sand, Ocean, Store, Restaurant, Coffee shop on 2 Oct 2026 start from AU$3,577, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rio Del Mar Aptos-two blocks to the Sand, Ocean, Store, Restaurant, Coffee shop?

On-site parking is available at the 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.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in Rio del Mar, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Rio Del Mar Beach and Monterey Bay. Seacliff State Beach and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 65 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outdoor space was great - grill and fire table. Kitchen was well stocked and new appliances. Beds were comfortable and lots of little extras that made vacation more enjoyable. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
Cindi; We are so thankful for your great review and we love that you truly enjoyed your vacation here. You will always be welcome back! All the best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location, close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2025
Thank you Annette for your review. Hope you got to see the whales!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was fully equipped, spacious, very clean, on a quiet street, and only 3/10 of a mile to the beach. Host was very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2026
Thomas, Thank you for this review, we are happy that you and your family really enjoyed this home. Thank you for all that you handled for us. You will always be welcomed back. All the best to you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything great but key and WiFi issues place was lovely
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2026
We are so happy to hear you say the place is LOVELY. We are so sorry you had issues with the door and the wifi but most people do not. On occasion some people do not read our instructions or watch the videos we send them and for that reason they fail, not the home at all. Could not have been more clear to you! Turn key to the right means exactly that. Clearly expressed in the videos and when I texted you the code I reminded you to turn the key to the right only and apparently you didn't tell anyone else this. The Wifi; Had you read the instructions you would have not had any issues. Capital and small case letters are sensitive in passwords for wifi. I would highly recommend when you go to a new VRBO rental to read and follow all the instructions so you don't have any issues. Thank you
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location just steps from the beach

The owner was excellent and the property fantastic He was always there to answer all my questions totally recommend this vacation place
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2021
Marianne! Thank you for this great review. Thank you for taking such great care of our home. Best regards and you will always be welcome back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Thank you MaryKay; You are always welcome back. Happy you enjoyed this home and location.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write this great review! You are always welcomed back. David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Location

Nice property in great location. Would recommend highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for your wonderful review of our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
Hi Kira; Thank you for your 5 star selection. We truly appreciate you and your family. You will always be welcome back into our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great proximity to beach

Spacious and well appointed house near beach with all necessary accessories and very helpful and responsive owner
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2022
Thank you for your review Markus! You will always be welcomed back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Central location close to everything

Enjoyed being walking distance from the beach, especially with teens. Short drive to the Boardwalk and redwoods.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2021
Thank you for your review Melanie.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Raymond Thank you for your review! You will always be welcome back. Appreciate you, your family and your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. So happy to hear you had a great time!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Hi Lisa; We are so happy that you love this home as much as we do! Thank you! You are always welcome back. All the best to you and your family. David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Thank you for tour review Susan!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2022
Sue you Rock! Always welcome back. Thank you for this great review. Best wishes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway to the beach

A great property for a family looking to escape to the beach. Easy walking distance to the state beach. Comfortable, clean, lots of games and toys for the kids. Outside shower is great to rinse off after a fun day!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2020
Thank you for your review Kristin. Thank you for taking care of our home. All the best
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thank you Joan! You will always be welcomed back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous house for a get away

Amazing home, very clean, comfy beds and has everything you would need for your stay. Two short blocks to the beach and restaurants. Great outdoor space with plenty of seating and a grill. Feels like a cozy home and the décor is adorable. Highly recommend choosing this home for your stay in Aptos!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Whooohooo! Thank you for this review. We feel the same about our beautiful home. Just so comfortable and close to beach and everything else you need.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
I am happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Our cleaners Rock! You are always welcomed back! Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Getaway

Beautiful home, great location. David was kind enough to mail a necklace that was left behind. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2022
Hi Jenny Thank you for the great review. Happy you got the necklace back. Best wishes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bright, cozy home

The home was clean and nicely decorated. All the TVs you could want. Cozy, open living room for relaxing and spending time with friends/family. Highly recommend for your beach stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
Will, Thank you so much for this review. You are always welcome back.

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