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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue
Balcony
Internet access
Explore the area
Aptos, CA
Rio Del Mar Beach
Place, Rio Del Mar Beach
3 min walk
Seacliff State Beach
Place, Seacliff State Beach
5 min walk
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Place, The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
19 min walk
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
65 min drive
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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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
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 Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. 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 hiking and mountain biking.
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
Poki Bowl - 17 min walk
Whale City Bakery Bar And Grill Aptos - 17 min walk
Peet's Coffee - 19 min walk
Marianne's Ice Cream - 18 min walk
Venus Cocktails & Kitchen - 5 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 9 May 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 19 May 2026 start from AU$603, 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.
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 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
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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.
Thomas N.
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.
Everything great but key and WiFi issues place was lovely
William H.
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
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.
MaryKay H.
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.
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!
Raymond D.
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.
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.
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.
Verified traveller
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
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
Derrell S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
So happy to hear you all had a good time. You are always welcome back. Thank you for writing this review!
David
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!!
Karen H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Thank you Karen! This review warms my heart knowing you enjoyed the location, the home. You will always be welcome back. Hard to leave this place! Today the whales your close to shore and it was something to see.
Cheers!
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.
Lisa C.
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
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.
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!!
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!
Sue A.
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
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!
Kristin M.
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
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!
Noreen K.
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.