Panoramic Ocean Views - Across Street from Beach - Gated
House in Rio Del Mar, CA
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this house rental
3 night min Off Season
4 night min Holiday Weeks - Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year's
Please Note: Cleaning Fee is included in rental rate and is not an extra charge.
Enjoy panoramic views and stunning sunsets from this exquisite upscale 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home located just across the street from the beach. Beach access is steps away!
This 3 level home is located almost at the end of Beach Drive in the exclusive gated Rio Sands Community. It is fully furnished with all conveniences including an elevator. The elevated height provides views that are superior to some of the beach front homes.
The bottom level has two 2-car garages (parking for 4 cars) and elevator access from the garage level to both of the upper levels.
The second level has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and tiled ocean view balcony. Enjoy the exceptionally large master bedroom with marble fireplace and walk-in closet.
On the third level is a spacious living room with marble fireplace and flat screen TV, dining area with marble fireplace, large kitchen with granite countertops, eating/game nook, 1/2 bath and balcony.
Parking is available in the 2 garages, and 2 cars can park in front of the rental (which requires passes). Maximum of 4 cars allowed. We provide the 2 passes for parking outside the garage.
Number Allowed in Unit: 8
Beds: 1 King, 1 Queen, 2 Twins
2 Twin Floor Mats are also available for use
NO PETS
NO SMOKING
Keywords: House
4 night min Holiday Weeks - Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year's
Please Note: Cleaning Fee is included in rental rate and is not an extra charge.
Enjoy panoramic views and stunning sunsets from this exquisite upscale 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home located just across the street from the beach. Beach access is steps away!
This 3 level home is located almost at the end of Beach Drive in the exclusive gated Rio Sands Community. It is fully furnished with all conveniences including an elevator. The elevated height provides views that are superior to some of the beach front homes.
The bottom level has two 2-car garages (parking for 4 cars) and elevator access from the garage level to both of the upper levels.
The second level has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and tiled ocean view balcony. Enjoy the exceptionally large master bedroom with marble fireplace and walk-in closet.
On the third level is a spacious living room with marble fireplace and flat screen TV, dining area with marble fireplace, large kitchen with granite countertops, eating/game nook, 1/2 bath and balcony.
Parking is available in the 2 garages, and 2 cars can park in front of the rental (which requires passes). Maximum of 4 cars allowed. We provide the 2 passes for parking outside the garage.
Number Allowed in Unit: 8
Beds: 1 King, 1 Queen, 2 Twins
2 Twin Floor Mats are also available for use
NO PETS
NO SMOKING
Keywords: House
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Family friendly
Map of Rio Del Mar, CA
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Ratings and reviews
4.0 / 5.0
Location great, communication with host excellent, extra towel fee odd,(packed our own in checked bag), kitchen dated but well equipped, beds comfortable. The master tub not working was a disappointment, our grand girls usually warm up in tub after playing in surf. Tub leaks at faucet, appears to have needed repairs for many months. Elevator was convenient for bags. We did not use grill, charcoal not gas. Parking ample , which is uncommon in beach communities. Overall, a fun place to stay.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful time at this property. The pictures do not do it justice. It was well stocked with all the supplies you would expect to have and the location just can not be beat. The host was communicative and helpful with the booking and check-in/check-out process. We are already thinking about when we can plan our next trip! A+ listing!
5.0 / 5.0
Stayed a few nights with our young children. The top floor is fantastic, great views of the ocean and very spacious. Hosts were very communicative and responsive. Recommended!
3.0 / 5.0
Amazing views and location - just steps to the beach, ample garage space. Stocked house, though amenities are universally not modern (and some small features didn't work - e.g., hot water knob for the bathtub in the master bedroom just leaked water on the tub sides and floor, so we never could use it).
Need to be honest about one major issue - unfortunately need to echo feedback from other renters on cleanliness of the house upon arrival. Not sure if the owners use their own or VRBO cleaners, but it was truly unacceptable, and they need to fire them and find a new service immediately. We took many pictures to document these issues (including before and after).
It was to an extent where we went to the nearest Safeway to stock up on ~$150 of cleaning supplies including a Swiffer, and ultimately spent 6-7 hours over 2 days cleaning the place to acceptable levels (in addition to laundering all bedsheets and comforters). Not how we thought we'd be spending a beach vacation.
There was built-up grime in every corner and crevice, old dried up sand under every carpet, dead bugs on every window sill, dirty windows which hadn't been touched in ages (some Windex and elbow grease got the job done, besides those which were not safely in reach), rugs and any fabric surfaces were old, stained, and musty, and the outdoor spaces were... well let's just say large dried up bird droppings on every outdoor table and the ground, which didn't appear to have been swept this year.
5.0 / 5.0
This house is NOT your ordinary beach rental. It is furnished in a grand style, with (almost) everything up to date and in working order.
5.0 / 5.0
Spent the week in Rio Del Mar with family and friends. Wonderful home. So close to the beach. Incredible views from the assorted decks. Comfortable home with three bedrooms. The top floor great room (kitchen, dining, living) was perfect for our family gatherings. Ample room, soft, open furniture. Kitchen was well supplied. A great bonus was to have the elevator that enabled us to move our supplies in and out of the home easily. Definitely would love to rent again. The house managers were phenomenal, very friendly and helpful. Thanks for a great week!
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice house with a great view of the bay. Spacious and lovely. Lots of stairs but there's an elevator too. Bring your binoculars!
5.0 / 5.0
This property has an amazing view of the ocean and easy proximity to the beach. We visited on a rainy February weekend but still had a fabulous time! The house is beautiful, the kitchen well-equipped and there are sand toys and body boards available which is a welcome addition when traveling with children. Highly recommended!
1.0 / 5.0
WE LEFT AND THIS NEEDS TO BE REFUNDED OR WE WILL SEE YOU IN COURT FOR HAVING A NOT COVID APPROVE CLEANLINESS ENVIRONMENT!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great time at this house. Great view and beach access. Lots of seating for meals, game night and movies. Sitting on the deck we saw whales, dolphins and seals swim by.
5.0 / 5.0
Delightful Stay
Truly enjoyed this property. Had all the amenities we were looking for and walking distance to beach. Hosts had great communication & very detailed about the stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location!!
Really enjoyed the views and easy access to the beach
5.0 / 5.0
Great location
Great location. Just steps from the beach, which was so convenient. It's a quiet area of the beach, which was perfect for us. We celebrated my parents 60th wedding anniversary by renting the house and spending a few days in Aptos. It was wonderful. The owners are very friendly and helpful.
5.0 / 5.0
Ideal location in rio del mar
Large home with spectacular views. Elevator from garage to living and sleeping levels. Great for 6. Possible for 8 with mats on floor. Well stocked with essentials - silverware, pots, pans, coffee maker (12 cup brewer) - large fridge, washer & dryer, etc. We had a great 4 days showing out of town family the Monterey Peninsula. Highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
Great Aptos property
Beautiful views, lovely property! Best beach access you could possibly ask for without being directly on the beach.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location
We had a fantastic experience here! There were a couple of small quirks such as some worn furniture, but overall we had everything we needed for a great stay! There were an abundance of sand toys in the garage along with some beach chairs, and an umbrella. We did find a pack n play in the master bedroom closet (we brought our own though). The kitchen is stocked with everything you can imagine so there are plenty of utensils, pans, and supplies to cook with. My only ‘complaint’ is that it left no cabinet or pantry space for our non perishable groceries. It wasn’t a big deal though. The display on the oven portion of the stove was difficult to read, but we got it to work! The second floor with the bedrooms is decently quiet, which was wonderful having five kids in the house. I loved that the living room and kitchen were on the third floor! We would definitely stay here again!
4.0 / 5.0
Beautiful location
Loved the place and the location. Views from the living room are fantastic. Couple of small things I would suggest to make it a 5 star rating. The living rooms windows needs a cleanup job and some furniture needs to be repair/replace. Hosts are fantastic and very accommodating and responds very quickly. Would rent this place again. Kids had a blast. Thanks for hosting us.
4.0 / 5.0
Top view, great to have an elevator, spacious master bedroom and upstairs living room and kitchen.
Wonderful communication with the owners.
4.0 / 5.0
Best Location
We rented this property for the location! I’m originally from the area and was so happy to take my family and kids back for a truly enjoyable getaway. The beach access and quietness of the gated neighborhood was exactly what we needed. The house itself was great. With Covid I was a little unsettled on the sticky stair hand rails and amount of dust on ceiling fans etc.
This place is five star potential for sure. We enjoyed our stay. We saw dolphins from the decks, and loved hearing the crashing of the waves! A few things... I couldn’t find Dish soap (we went and bought some) or salt when needed (all out in canister). I know you are conserving water, but maybe a hose nozzle at the outside faucet to Quickly wash the sand off our feet would be very helpful. Oh and definitely got our workout in with all the stairs which we didn’t mind. Upstairs Wood toilet seat needs replacing ( we refused to use it). Again great place, I think it just needs a deep clean in kitchen, stair rails, dusting Dept. We’d definitely probably rent it again. Owners were great. From a VRBO renter to another I hope this comes as positive feed back. Easy fixes for a fabulous vacation home! Hope to be back again soon!
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent
Had a wonderful weekend!
4.0 / 5.0
Beautiful views and spacious comfort
There are stunning views from every room. The open plan living area is very spacious and comfortable. Bedrooms are comfortable, quiet, and private. The kitchen has plenty of workspace with all the necessities and more. A few small upgrades would make this a 5-star property—the addition of an umbrella and propane grill on the deck, and the removal of some broken deck chairs. Otherwise, it was very well-appointed. It feels like a beloved family home, which makes it truly special. We felt very at home and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Ocean views
The property was perfectly equipped, has wonderful views and is extremely well located.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic Beach Property.
Just as advertised!!! Private, Clean, Quiet, and steps from the beach. Easy check in and out. Wifi is fast and strong. Great place to work from if needed, but its hard to get anything done with that view. Will definitely stay here again!!!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect Beach Vacation
We very much enjoyed staying right on Beach Drive. The 641 Beach Drive property allowed beautiful ocean views with just a few steps to the water. Perfect for our family, including two kids and grandparents.
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous Property
We had the best stay! The weather was perfect! Sunsets phenomenal! The house was great. We could see and hear the ocean from each bedroom and the living areas. The kitchen was well stocked and the elevator was very handy for transporting luggage/groceries. Only steps from the beach. Our 1 1/2 year old granddaughter had the best time running to the beach. The owner was exceptional. Very happy with our stay. We will be back!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing place and amazing time. Host was great
Amazing place and host.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful house/great location
Great overall experience
5.0 / 5.0
Perfectly located within steps to the beach. Loved the outside deck with views. Spacious !
Had a great girls weekend. This home fit all seven of us comfortably. The kitchen was perfect for our group and had everything we needed. Cozy living room and the bedrooms were perfect space for all of us to sleep comfortably. We had a wonderful stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic Week!
This property was great! We stayed the week and loved it. The house is very comfortable with everything you will need. The kitchen was fully stocked with every pan or bowl that you will need. I cooked our Thanksgiving meal with no issues and didn't have to buy anything except the food. The beach is just a few steps from the house. We hope to be back next year.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing house and views!
I will be back for sure! I loved the lay out. Every bedroom had ocean view. Nothing like the sound of the ways rolling in! The elevator was a life saver with bring luggage in and out as well as groceries . Not to mention just way cool! It was one of the best girls weekend away we have ever had! Thank you so much for making your home available for us to create more memories!
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic retreat for family get together
Diana was extremely accommodating and made our trip easy and relaxing! We celebrated my grandmothers 90th birthday and she loved watching the ocean from any seat in the house. All of our bedrooms opened to a balcony and view of the beach. The master has a huge walk in closet where we put our pack and play and my daughter slept great. The house had everything we needed including an elevator! The beach was a stones throw away and the sunsets were breathtaking. We all want to come back! Thank you for an amazing stay Diana and Kirk!
4.0 / 5.0
Perfect for our family!
The house was perfect for our family, the kitchen was great for the many cooks, the eating area was just right for our 6 adults and 2 children, the views of Monterey Bay were awesome and the beach access was great. As they say in real estate location location location!
5.0 / 5.0
Extremely clean and amazing location!!
This property was fantastic! The views were amazing and it's the third house from the end of the street so the traffic is low and the access to the beach was literally three minutes. Plenty of beach toys for little ones, no toys in the house but we were outside most of the time anyway. Elevator was helpful, especially for bringing up groceries or luggage. Floorplan is great with bedrooms on second floor, offering privacy if you are entertaining, all the entertaining (kitchen, living, dining, etc) are on the third floor. Truly this is a spectacular property and is very spacious, you won't regret renting this. Owners were so accommodating and responsive with any questions I had while there. If we get the opportunity to rent again, we definitely will!
5.0 / 5.0
Extraordinary beach vacation!
My husband, son, father, and I just returned from a wonderful 3 day beach vacation and stayed in this lovely property! It is truly just steps away from the beach with stunning views of the ocean. When we weren't on the beach we enjoyed the ocean from the beautiful balconies off the living room and bedrooms. We cooked all of our meals at the house and found the kitchen well-stocked and a joy to use. The beds were very comfortable and the master bedroom had a really nice fireplace. We also used the fireplace in the living room. The elevator made this trip possible for us since my father is unable to climb stairs. Not only was this property beautiful and clean, but it also was very comfortable and in an ideal location on a gorgeous beach.
The owners were wonderful to work with and I really can't say enough good things about our overall experience. Highly recommended!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect! Relaxing!
Wow, it's one of those places you love the more you are there, pictures don't do it justice!
The kitchen is fully stocked, the beds are comfortable, the house is right on the beach, sunsets are amazing to watch from the balcony or inside, ....we can't wait to go back!
Not to mention the property managers are so sweet and great to work with...it really is the best kept secret on the California coast.
We will be back very soon! (Thank you again for everything!)
5.0 / 5.0
Mini-vacation
My wife and I were looking for one last summer getaway, a large house, close to the beach, that could accommodate our 12 year-old granddaughter and her good friend and another couple. Here, we found the near perfect place. Just steps to the beach, this home has magnificent ocean views, well appointed kitchen and a nice big garage which our cars easily fit inside, along with all our beach gear. And, Diana and Kirk were most helpful for any needs we had. We had a great time!
5.0 / 5.0
Family Celebration
First of all, many thanks to Diana and Kirk for their understanding, patience and thoughtfulness in accommodating our families' needs. Their beautiful and spacious beach house was a perfect fit for our family. It is clean, tastefully decorated and very comfortable. Our family enjoyed a relaxing and enjoyable weekend and some for the day celebrating our family and my 80th birthday. The beach is just a few steps away and easily accessible. We were impressed with the fully equipped kitchen making it fun to cook while listening to the ocean waves. Some of our family members are elderly and ill so therefore the elevator was quite useful in getting up to the second and third floors. We all had a very pleasant time and didn't want to leave. The off-season weather in February was perfect and we enjoyed the time on the patio overlooking the ocean and the sunsets. We all agreed that we want to come back!
5.0 / 5.0
Ideal home in an ideal location!
I had family in town for our sons UCSC graduation and this house could not have been a better fit! I was blown away by the location and views. The house is spacious and beautiful. The large kitchen over looking the ocean is stocked with every utensil and gadget you would need when cooking for a large family. The decks are epic. We grilled burgers while watching whales breaching. The bedrooms are roomy and accommodating. The master bedroom is HUGE and has a large and beautiful bathroom. There are views of the ocean from every room. We saw dolphins and whales while eating breakfast every morning. The ocean is just steps away. The house is located on a dead end and quiet gated street. Other families vacationing in the community were very friendly and having a great time in Aptos as well.
We also discovered really great grocery stores, restaurants and cafes in town. The state park down the street is lively with volleyball nets and fire pits. And we took some great walks down to the USS Palo Alto and pier.
Diana was a very kind and accommodating hostess who I enjoyed very much chatting with on the phone while discussing the house details. I highly recommend Kirk and Diana’s home as a vacation destination! And I look forward to the next time I can bring my family back!
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 $573 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Panoramic Ocean Views - Across Street from Beach - Gated. 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 Panoramic Ocean Views - Across Street from Beach - Gated pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Panoramic Ocean Views - Across Street from Beach - Gated?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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