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Breathtaking Beach Front House - Steps to the Sand

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A spacious living room with a large glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea.
A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A stone fireplace with a fire, a red sofa, and a kitchen in the background.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, a red sofa, and a kitchen with a dishwasher.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Monterey Bay

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Place, Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seacliff State Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Aptos

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Rio del Mar, a neighbourhood in Aptos. 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.
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Monterey Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Aptos History Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 46 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafé - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos Aptos - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Breathtaking Beach Front House - Steps to the Sand pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Breathtaking Beach Front House - Steps to the Sand?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Breathtaking Beach Front House - Steps to the Sand?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breathtaking Beach Front House - Steps to the Sand?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Breathtaking Beach Front House - Steps to the Sand 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 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay & Wonderful Host!We had a wonderful stay! The home was exceptionally clean and set up so well for our family. While the house is older and shows a bit of its age, the thoughtful layout and functionality far outweigh any cosmetic quirks—it gave us plenty of space to comfortably spread out. The host was absolute perfection—super easy to talk to, friendly, and extremely communicative. When we ran into an issue with the refrigerator, she went above and beyond to be accommodating while it was being serviced. Highly recommend this place for any families looking for a clean, comfortable, and well-hosted stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beach house was amazing! It had plenty of space, a beautiful view, and everything we needed for our stay. It’s also very kid- and pet-friendly, which was a huge plus. We’d definitely love to stay here again. We didn’t need much communication with the host because everything was clearly explained and easy to find.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family,pet friendly beach and home. All as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was very accommodating and ensured that we had a great stay. The house is also beautiful and in such a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the most wonderful trip ever!! The house felt homey already which is nice when away from home! Our family wants to return every year ow!
Best 40th bday ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and views

Nice beach vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view from living area and master bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, house fit our needs well and Jaleh did a great job with answering our questions
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Everything was excellent

We throughly enjoyed are stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Overall it sits 20 steps to the beach and you walk to the stairs down to the beach. The rooms are nice. There is no bathroom in the living/kitchen area, you need to go upstairs or downstairs to get to the restroom. The bbq was nice. The toaster didn't work. We had forgotten our plastic wrap and plastic bags, so bring that and foil. One of the cupboards was broken. The patio table and chairs are very old and needs to be replaced. There is two bedrooms downstairs when you drive up right near parking so there is no view of the ocean in those bedrooms if you plan on parking in the driveway, although you can hear the ocean. If you stay in those bedrooms you either have to use the spiral staircase to get to the kitchen or walk outside and up the stairs to go through the front door. A little weird design. The only room with an ocean view is the master bedroom. It definitely could be updated but it may be cheaper than some of the other homes? The experience was wonderful and I brought my own pan and knives just because. Seems like you could use all the decks but the only one we used was off the kitchen. The lighting is dim and one of the lamps in living room doesn't work. Hope this gave you some insight ! We had fun and loved how close the beach was! Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is very welcoming. Well stocked with kitchen items and easy to use.
Stayed 20 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Bonding

Hard to beat staying right on the beach. Everyone enjoyed the house and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

We had a wonderful stay! Right across from the beach and a beautiful view. Had a great time with the whole family and we’re looking forward to booking this spot again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Family Beach Vacation

We visited the local attractions (boardwalk, Roaring Camp, aquarium) and spent most of the time enjoying the beach. The host was supportive of all needs, there were ample towels, and the home is wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful beach views!

Fun beach house with a beautiful view of the ocean. Plenty of space for a larger group. We loved all the amenities it offered and would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location

Literally on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We most definitely enjoyed staying in the house. Location was wonderful cause it was so close to the beach. Very pleasantly surprised to see that there was so many beds in the house. I guess I missed that when I was reading description. And upon arriving, we saw our first sight out of the ocean, which was a couple of orcas, which was amazing. I would definitely recommend this house and I would definitely come back again. I would recommend looking into a new barbecue as it did not light like it should. But other than that, everything was great thank you for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view. Some of the bedsheets and covers are old and should be replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Met expectations

Fun rustic beach house
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A short weekend

A dated property with a lot of very odd features but great location on a good day
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

home again

My wife grew up in Santa Cruz.....the property was in a spectacular location......the property itself could use a little refurbishing.....that being said it was fine....loved watching the whales and the anchovy run...amazing....would rent it again
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home and location !

This was an awesome stay - the house looked just as nice as the photos. Amazing morning views from the living room and master. Host was extremely communicative. Kids loved it. Would highly recommend! It was a bit pricey for only a 2 night stay, but overall a great experience and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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