Beautiful Seacliff Oceanview Home-Monthly Rental
House in Rio Del Mar, CA
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
*Available as a monthly rental, one month minimum stay*
This Beautiful Home in Aptos is in an ideal location overlooking both Rio Del Mar and Seacliff beach. There are fabulous ocean views from every level of the house, each with it's own private deck! The house also has a roof top deck complete with outdoor sectional, large teak table, with wonderful views of the Ocean. The house is just a short distance from both Rio Del Mar & Seacliff State Park with it's famous wharf and cement ship.
Located near the beach, this large Home features a both a Master Bedroom and Master Suite, plus Guest Bedroom. The house has 3 full sized bathrooms plus a half bath and can accommodate large families. The home is spacious and has a fully furnished kitchen, plenty of seating, Streaming LCD TV's , Fast WiFi, Washer&Dryer, and Garage with additional driveway parking.
Just a short distance to the beautiful Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. The park offers rugged semi-wilderness, rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains of more than 2,600 feet. With over 30 miles of trails, hiking, jogging and biking along trails and streams and small waterfalls are some of the activities to be enjoyed here.
The home is within walking distance of some great local restaurants including Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant at the entrance to Seacliff State Beach. There is also a nice cafe next to Manuel's that serves delicious food with great menu selections and fabulous service. Be sure to check it out for any meal! Lots of other shops from small unique specialty shops to familiar stores like Safeway, Rite Aid, Ace Hardware, all within just a short distance away from the home. Located nearby is the older village of Aptos with its historic Bayview Hotel and Restaurant.
We are centrally located and just a short distance from some famous areas and attractions. Capitola (next door) with it's famous food and shopping is just a few minutes from the house. Santa Cruz with it's world famous Beach Boardwalk and Wharf is also a short drive. During your trip, you can also easily visit the Monterey Peninsula with such attractions as The Monterey Bay Aquarium, 17 Mile Drive, Cannery Row, and Fisherman's Wharf (and be there in less than 30 minutes). This area truly has it all and we look forward to having you as our guest.
Keywords: Ocean Views, Beach views, Rio Del Mar , Santa Cruz, Capitola, Seascape
This Beautiful Home in Aptos is in an ideal location overlooking both Rio Del Mar and Seacliff beach. There are fabulous ocean views from every level of the house, each with it's own private deck! The house also has a roof top deck complete with outdoor sectional, large teak table, with wonderful views of the Ocean. The house is just a short distance from both Rio Del Mar & Seacliff State Park with it's famous wharf and cement ship.
Located near the beach, this large Home features a both a Master Bedroom and Master Suite, plus Guest Bedroom. The house has 3 full sized bathrooms plus a half bath and can accommodate large families. The home is spacious and has a fully furnished kitchen, plenty of seating, Streaming LCD TV's , Fast WiFi, Washer&Dryer, and Garage with additional driveway parking.
Just a short distance to the beautiful Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. The park offers rugged semi-wilderness, rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains of more than 2,600 feet. With over 30 miles of trails, hiking, jogging and biking along trails and streams and small waterfalls are some of the activities to be enjoyed here.
The home is within walking distance of some great local restaurants including Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant at the entrance to Seacliff State Beach. There is also a nice cafe next to Manuel's that serves delicious food with great menu selections and fabulous service. Be sure to check it out for any meal! Lots of other shops from small unique specialty shops to familiar stores like Safeway, Rite Aid, Ace Hardware, all within just a short distance away from the home. Located nearby is the older village of Aptos with its historic Bayview Hotel and Restaurant.
We are centrally located and just a short distance from some famous areas and attractions. Capitola (next door) with it's famous food and shopping is just a few minutes from the house. Santa Cruz with it's world famous Beach Boardwalk and Wharf is also a short drive. During your trip, you can also easily visit the Monterey Peninsula with such attractions as The Monterey Bay Aquarium, 17 Mile Drive, Cannery Row, and Fisherman's Wharf (and be there in less than 30 minutes). This area truly has it all and we look forward to having you as our guest.
Keywords: Ocean Views, Beach views, Rio Del Mar , Santa Cruz, Capitola, Seascape
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Rio Del Mar, CA
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
The house is roomy and has excellent views from various decks. Walk to the beach is plus.
5.0 / 5.0
I love this Aptos house. We had rented there before. There is plenty of room; very quiet area and not far from the beach. It feels like "home" when we visit. We had a great stay!!!
5.0 / 5.0
We very much enjoyed our stay at this location. 3 level Secluded bedrooms away from dining and living area. Kitchen is a little small but adequate. Dining area was the best with a view of the ocean. Downstairs bedrooms were very roomy and each had balconies. Would stay there again!🥂🙂
5.0 / 5.0
The house is great for family. Lots of space and gorgeous view. Joe is a great host -very responsive to questions and the check-in could not be easier. Definitely would stay there again.
4.0 / 5.0
Thanksgiving Getaway
I'm super late with this review as we stayed here Thanksgiving week. It was a great house that accommodated my whole family. The location was a short drive to everything we wanted to see and the house had pretty much what we needed. My only issue is that it was not disclosed that the heater was not working. I reached out to the owner and he responded quickly letting us know and telling us the were a couple of portable heaters. He also offered to pick up more for us if we needed them,which was nice. But my elderly parents really suffered the first night so it would've been nice to tell us right away.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful view!
We really enjoying our stay in Aptos. The house is quite large and has a beautiful view. It is close to the beach, restaurants and shopping. We stay at a lot of VRBO properties and Joe was one of the best hosts we have ever dealt with. He was quick to respond to questions. We had an issue with the heater when we got there and it was quickly resolved. We enjoyed the area and the house so much coming back next year.
5.0 / 5.0
Girlfriend Getaway
This property was perfect for our annual getaway. Large, open living room/dining room. 4 bathrooms. We enjoyed the deck, great ocean view. This place was nothing fancy, but clean, great location!
5.0 / 5.0
We loved Aptos!
We had an amazing 7 nights in Aptos at Joe's house. Aptos is such a cute town and very quiet. There's a Safeway not far away, Marianne's ice cream is delicious, and there are several coffee shops. We ate at Aptos BBQ which was yummy and did a wine tasting at Ser Winery Wine Tasting which we enjoyed.
This house was much bigger than we needed for our family of 4 but it was nice that our young adult kids (boy & girl) each had their own room and bathroom. The beds were VERY comfortable (even the sheets were soft and good quality) and we loved having the king bed. The living room has a brand new couch with plenty of seating room and a Smart TV in the corner cabinet.
The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pots/pans, utensils and there are some dry goods (salt, pepper, olive oil) also. The refrigerator looks brand new as does the cook top.
The view from the several decks, especially the rooftop, is amazing (as long as there's no fog). They have brand new furniture on the rooftop deck, but we didn't use it. There's a table and chairs up there too, a little old and worn.
I noticed that a few other reviews mention that the house is older and there's a bit of a musty/stale smell. I found this to be true, but it still felt very clean and comfortable and it wouldn't deter me from booking Joe's place again.
We spent one day in Aptos and did day trips for the other days. The entrance to the Freeway (1) is very close to the house so it made traveling to other locations very convenient and easy.
Overall, we loved Aptos and Joe's house and would highly recommend booking with him.
5.0 / 5.0
Redwood Chillaxer
We had two chillaxing weeks, hiking each day in Nisene Park under Old Growth. I know Joe didn't have any control over the weather, but where we're from, it's mighty hot, and being in Aptos was the relief we needed. What a great place. Felt like home but with a view of the ocean! We're already planning our return.
4.0 / 5.0
Wonderful stay near SC
Large home overlooking the beach with lots of space. Close to everything and easy access to freeway and beaches.
3.0 / 5.0
Sweet and sour
Very bad problem with mold/mildew odor on the bottom floor and sadly there was not one comfortable seat in the whole place. Everything else was good.
5.0 / 5.0
My family and I really enjoyed our 3 night stay.
There was plenty of room for everyone to have their own space and patio area. We all enjoyed our stay.
4.0 / 5.0
Great location!
We are a family with 2 teenage daughters. We had plenty of sleeping options and our beds were comfortable. Great views from the upper deck and rooftop. The home needs updating, but we didn't mind so much. Joe was easy to get a hold of and very accommodating.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place!!
We really enjoyed our stay..plan on staying there again . I would recommend it to anyone looking for a spacious rental...great size for kids.
4.0 / 5.0
We had a good time
The location is perfect, close to the beach and to the woods.
5.0 / 5.0
Roomy house with beautiful decks
This spot was perfect for a mini-vacation in the Aptos/Santa Cruz area over an extended weekend. The house is lived-in and comfortable and much bigger than in the pictures; there's tons of space for a big family or a bunch of friends. Our group had a toddler and was able to spread out in the huge lower room while the kid-free adults had the second floor to themselves. The top floor (which you walk into through the front door) is a great gathering space and makes it easy to cook meals together, BBQ, watch movies, drink some beers, and play games.
Hands-down, the best part are the views from the decks - you feel like you're in a treehouse but you can also see the ocean from corners of the decks and from the rooftop deck. It's so relaxing and pretty and smells amazing out there.
The location overall is great because it's easy to get to a couple different beaches. The road is really busy with no sidewalks and very close to the house, so if you're used to strolling out your door and walking around, this is a spot you'll need to navigate more carefully.
Joe was easy to reach by text and lovely about accommodating. Thanks for a nice stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Fun Beach House
House has a seating area up on the roof where you can see the ocean. Loved it. And the owner very promptly called us back when we had a question when we arrived. Wonderful vacation rental.
5.0 / 5.0
Wedding Weekend
The online photos and description could not do justice to this property - the space was huge and very comfortable. We enjoyed the full moon rising from all 3 floors AND the rooftop balcony. Pulling in and out of the driveway is tricky because of the hilly road, but parking space is ample. Access to the beach is a short walk down hill (10 minutes). Amazing trees make the property feel like you're in a giant tree house. King bed is extremely comfortable and huge shower in king bed room. Joe was instantly accessible through email.
5.0 / 5.0
Family vacay
We loved Joes house, it is a little dated but very clean and comfortable. It is out of the higher traffic area of Santa Cruz so it was nice and quiet. Easy to get to. Tons of room. We will definitely save this house for future trips.
5.0 / 5.0
Aptos
The property was perfect and had enough room for 8 to sleep. Everything worked perfectly and the house was more than adequately supplied. Excellent views. Comfy beds and plenty of seating. Lots of beach toys provided. It was great.
3.0 / 5.0
Good property
Nice property but definitely dated. The house has thermostats but A/C not working. It got hot upstairs. Close to beach but definite drive. Recommend Cafe Rio. Good food, fun bar.
5.0 / 5.0
big comfy house close to beach redwoods and Monterey aquarium
Clean and had everything we we needed. Lots of room to spread out . Lots of bathrooms. Liked the decks but didn’t try the grill. My bed was perfect but my friend thought hers was a little bit harder than she likes. Good location to go to Monterey aquarium one way and redwood state park the other. Easy access to the beach which was not crowded but we were there during the week. Loved internet access . Only downside is the couches are older/ sink waaay in when you sit down. I would recommend this house. We really enjoyed our stay. We had no need to contact owner during our stay so I can’t speak to that.
4.0 / 5.0
family tim
We had a great time with family, large property to accomodate us all
5.0 / 5.0
Spacious comfortable home.
Took a trip with 3 other girlfriends.. We loved all the bedrooms and bathrooms. This house would be great ecpecially for 3 couples..and kids. We went to Moss Landing and kayaked the slough..Great tour with Kayak Connections. Enjoyed the rooftop and watched the sunset..we will definitely be back. Thanks Joe for getting back to us quickly when we had questions...
5.0 / 5.0
Great stay!
We really enjoyed our recent stay. There was plenty of room for the 6 of us! Joe’s place was clean, and the location was excellent. We took a beautiful hike in the woods, spent a day at the beach in Capitola, and made the easy drive to Carmel after check out. We would definitely stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
Cuzin time!
The house is clean and has an amazing ocean view! The size is perfect with three levels for everyone's privacy. The beds were quite comfortable and a lot of bathrooms! Close to everything.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay
We enjoyed our stay. Beware if you have trouble with stairs - the bedrooms are downstairs. The rooftop deck was great. I’m an artist and did a little painting of the ocean, mountains and houses on the hillside. Was very peaceful.
4.0 / 5.0
Nice enough for the area
Stuck in the 70's and has that same odor. Overall a nice place. Wasn't a fan of the cookware.
4.0 / 5.0
It was nice.
Close enough to the beach that I could have walked there if it wasn’t raining.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to hang out!
We three have been best friends since college, and like to get together every year to catch up (we don't live in proximity)... Joe's place is a GREAT space to hang out, with plenty of space, excellent comfortable (king-size!) beds, close to the beach and downtown Santa Cruz.
Joe was extremely responsive to the questions we had, and truly cares about his guests. This place is a good value, with nearby grocery, local coffee spot, and restaurants should you choose (we ate in).
5.0 / 5.0
We had a really nice time staying in Joe's Aptos home -- close to the beach and fully equipped!
Joe's Aptos home is close to the beach (about 1/3 of a mile), and well located to get to the Monterey Aquarium and other points south, while also being close to Santa Cruz. It's well equipped with a fully stocked kitchen (helpful to cook delicious local produce and fish), and with new linens and towels. It's a great place for a family stay (there's even some old kids books and board games around the house). Joe was really helpful and quick to respond to queries. We'd definitely stay at one of his properties again!
5.0 / 5.0
Great house close to beach!
Just enjoyed a stay there with two friends. House is big with plenty of beds. Well maintained. Close to fun dining and reasonably priced golf course. Had a blast! (Something to know: the main TV in the living room is an older tube TV, not a current HD flat panel -- if that matters to you.)
5.0 / 5.0
Mountain feel to house with ocean view
This was the perfect house for our little getaway to the Santa Cruz area! What drew us to this property was the comfortable hang out space, plenty of bathrooms for all, and a nice deck to view nature. In this way, it did not disappoint! We appreciated that it was not as expensive as some of the other properties, so while it is older, it is clean and very comfortable!!!! Nice towels and bedding and a well appointed kitchen for all of your cooking needs! Joe was accommodating of our requests so we were happy overall with our experience!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Rio Del Mar?
The average price for a rental in Rio Del Mar is $706 per night. This rental is $245 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful Seacliff Oceanview Home-Monthly Rental. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Beautiful Seacliff Oceanview Home-Monthly Rental pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beautiful Seacliff Oceanview Home-Monthly Rental?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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