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Beachside Aptos -- Quick Walk to Beach, Pet Friendly, WIFI, Washer & Dryer

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Charming living space with fold-out futon - for relaxing after fun in the sun!
Living room - open floor plan
Well stocked kitchen - ready for your home-cooked meals
Dining
Queen bed

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • 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
    Near Rio Del Mar Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beachside Aptos -- Quick Walk to Beach, Pet Friendly, WIFI, Washer & Dryer

Great Place to Stay!
This is a comfortable, dual-level, family town home situated 1 block from the beach at Rio Del Mar … just far enough to feel peacefully apart from the crowds, but an easy amble to the beach. This popular beach runs south of Santa Cruz and boasts miles of sand and a variety of restaurants. There is also a shopping center with a major grocery store; sundries and hardware store and other shops and restaurants nearby. A 2 minute walk takes you to the Seacliff State Park and Beach with BBQ and picnic areas, fishing pier and walking path.

This furnished vacation home has vaulted ceilings; tile and carpeted floors; large, open floor plan; and its own private deck. The secluded deck is a wonderful spot to relax and listen to the ocean. The kitchen has a bar counter with bar stools and a separate family style dining table and tiled counter tops.

Linens are included at no extra charge. Stove, dishwasher, microwave, coffee pot, toaster and blender are all there to make you feel at home during your stay (plates, silverware and cookware provided).

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, accommodating up to 4 guests comfortably. We may consider up to two additional guests; please check with us in advance. An additional fee of $20 per night applies for each extra guest.

Parking available off-street. Extremely CLEAN, has patio furniture; and a BBQ.

Santa Cruz County Permit 251189
TOT Certificate #VR00023

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Must be over toddler age with stairs to consider
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Events

No events allowed
Only registered guests to be at property
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Limited to one small dog. $75 pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside, on patios or decks

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guests to return signed agreement and have phone conversation with owner within 48 hours of booking
Pet information to be provided to property owner for approval and pet addendum.
Illegal behaviour including ANY fireworks are prohibited

Important information

You need to know

Property # 402497vb
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
Note from host: Only registered guests to be at property
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Aptos

Located in Rio del Mar, a neighbourhood in Aptos, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Scandinavian Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Aptos History Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Capitola Beach - 6 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Poki Bowl - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Venus Cocktails & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachside Aptos -- Quick Walk to Beach, Pet Friendly, WIFI, Washer & Dryer pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Beachside Aptos -- Quick Walk to Beach, Pet Friendly, WIFI, Washer & Dryer?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachside Aptos -- Quick Walk to Beach, Pet Friendly, WIFI, Washer & Dryer?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachside Aptos -- Quick Walk to Beach, Pet Friendly, WIFI, Washer & Dryer?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachside Aptos -- Quick Walk to Beach, Pet Friendly, WIFI, Washer & Dryer located?

Located in Rio del Mar, this holiday home is within a 5-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

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 242 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful rental very close to the beach. We very much enjoyed this second stay and hope to rent it again sometime.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlene R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beds comfy, beach lovely, quiet, clean
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marines

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great time! Property was better than described and was very close to beach and places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great beach rental

This rental is really close to the beach, a deli, a coffee shop and market. The rental was comfortable and had everything we needed. They also allowed pets which is a must for us. Great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place!

Loved this place. Close to beach and great places to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole M.

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

Great family getaway

The location of the property is perfect for a beach trip. Interior is clean, patio is a nice spot to rest, and good food close by.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

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

Great summer beach stay

Our family of adults and teens had a great time at the nearby beaches and Santa Cruz boardwalk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Family Get Away

We enjoyed our visit at this rental, it had all the comforts from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine L.

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

Top Notch

High level coffee maker and all the appliances you would like for a vacation stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, charming, well stocked kitchen, many bathroom towels, great location.We would certainly try to get same cottage on our next visit. A real winner!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darin L.

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

Perfect seaside retreat for our family of 4

The home fit our needs perfectly. We spent our days at the beach, hiking in the State Park, and our evenings at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and visiting friends. The house was well outfitted, including the kitchen. We look forward to visiting again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Clean, awesome amenities

We loved this place! Cute, clean, close to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
So glad the place and area met your expectations!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Very comfy little cottage in a convenient location.

We enjoyed our stay in Aptos. Thank you for allowing us to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
So glad to hear you enjoyed your Aptos visit. Being a block from Rio Del Mar beach is a bonus for casual strolls along the promenade. Looking forward to hearing from you next time you are planning a visit to the Aptos area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Awesome Place

This is our 3rd time staying at the house. It is perfect for our needs and the location is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Karen C.

Lovely little home in Aptos! Great location!

We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely little home. The location was perfect, one block from the beach. We brought our two dogs and the home was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Glad to hear you enjoyed your Aptos visit. The ocean and beach await you for your next visit. We are pleased to accommodate well behaved small dogs to join our guests on vacation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Great house near the beach

This house was great. Right near the beach, had everything you need. Great location, location, location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

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

Great Spot

Got out of the not cal heat for the weekend. Nice spot, 2 min walk to the beach. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Great House, Great Location

Second time staying here. Great location very close to the beach. My kids will have memories of a lifetime on this trip and the house is a big part of it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon W.

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

Great beachy location in aptos!

Wonderful location that is walkable to a dog friendly beach. Place had everything we needed. One day there was a trail of ants that came in the house in the setting if a rainy day. Otherwise, no problems and thoughtful host with great communication. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

Great location, well stocked and managed.

Great time with the family and dog. Small, quaint, relaxing, and well stocked. 1 block to the beach. Was perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
So glad your family and dog were comfortable and enjoyed being just steps from the Rio Del Mar Beach. We strive for our guests to have a relaxing time.
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn H.

Very Nice!

Great location, well equipped, clean, and well maintained. Thank you for a nice family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
It was nice to hear your family was comfortable and enjoyed the area. We strive to have the place spotless for all our guests. Glad to hear the place worked for you. Looking forward to your return visit.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

LaQuita U.

Great Vacation Home

What a great place. Cozy, quaint, and close to everything. Home is fully loaded and met our needs. Everything you would want for a relaxing staycation. Look forward to staying again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
It's great to have guests enjoy their visit and saying they want to return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine L.

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

Perfect getaway

We wanted to see Woodies on the Wharf and just have a nice weekend and this property provided that at 150%! Clean, just as advertised, so close to the beach and so many nice touches that made the day complete. Highly, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

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

Great Getaway

Beautiful, clean property. Easy check in and check out process. House had everything we needed. Very close to the beach and we enjoyed a day trip to Monterey.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

This place is great. It is accurately described, close to the beach, and a great walking/running trail. This is the second time we have stayed! It is clean and fully furnished with comfortable beds. We loved being able to sit out on the upstairs deck and enjoy breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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Delighted to share this Aptos townhouse with new friends and their well behaved traveling pets.

What makes this property unique

This Aptos location gives you many options - from beach activities, walking the promenade, nearby hiking trails to fun and unique shopping.

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