500 feet from the ocean, 500 feet from the river
About this house rental
The Coast Queen is a wonderful house for a pleasant getaway to the coast for the weekend. It's a perfect place for a family, a couple or even two couples. It's a short two minute walk to the beach (and coffee shop, deli, corner market, and restaurants) providing a great anchor for days at the beach, yet it's only a few miles from Santa Cruz to enjoy the wonderful food, and activities in Santa Cruz. Rio Del Mar is one of the last of the quaint, small village areas on the central coast. You can walk about a mile north from here, and seemingly endless miles south. We are close to the cement ship as well. The house has been recently remodeled, with new floors and appliances in a full-stocked, fully functional kitchen. The deck upstairs is a wonderful place to hang out on sunny and shady days (with a movable umbrella if you're a shade-lover), along with an outdoor grill. There are flat screen televisions both upstairs and downstairs, along with basic cable and free Netflix. We also have high speed internet. We have a car port for two cars off street parking. We are a legally permitted vacation rental in Santa Cruz County. We also have - special for kids - a Harry Potter closet! It is equipped with a super comfy mattress-type thing, and pillows. (We are still waiting for an owl to find us.) Kids have been known to read books there for hours, sleep there, and play spooky games there too. (There is good light in there, for those who want it.) We are dog friendly BUT WE HAVE A PET POLICY. If you are interested in bringing a dog you MUST tell us at the time of booking. We will share our pet policy and you must agree to it. If you do not tell us you are bringing a dog (and agree to our pet policy), we will charge an extra $200 cleaning fee. We have a general maximum of four adults. If you plan on having more than 4 adults, you need to check with us. We charge an extra fee of $20 per night for extra adults.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
$$$$
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(111 Reviews)
10.0
There was plenty of room to spread out. I appreciated the heater in the master bedroom. It was very comfortable and super close to the beach and coffee shop!!
5.0
Great time spending a sunny winter-day at the beach. Great location! Home was nicely decorated, comfortable and beachy. I appreciated the check in emails from the owner, the easy/secure parking and large outdoor deck.
5.0
Very comfortable home great location and very quiet.
5.0
Great, cozy, comfortable place! Enjoyed the accommodations very much!
5.0
The property was clean, good kitchen and living space had plenty of room
5.0
Great location to beach, cute and tidy home; love the local recommendations in the guest book. Thanks for a good time!
3.0
Great location.
The location was great, but the unit was a bit disappointing. Bedrooms very small, cramped. Linens and pillows not so nice. Good towels, but no hand towels. Kitchen was was nice but dishes, towels , glasses and utensils were in short supply.
5.0
We love the Coast Queen.
3rd time staying. We love the comfort of this house and the proximity to the beach.
5.0
We love the Coast Queen!
This was our third stay. We love the comfort of the house and the proximity to the beach!
5.0
The house was adorable. The location was perfect. The owners were amazing to work with. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was stocked. We had a fantastic time and will be back!!
5.0
Wonderful!
The house was adorable. The location was perfect. The owners were amazing to work with. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was stocked. We had a fantastic time and will be back!!
5.0
Was a fantastic weekend getaway with the family! Close to the beach and cute little restaurant and market for convenience
5.0
Great stay
Was a fantastic weekend getaway with the family! Close to the beach and cute little restaurant and market for convenience
4.0
Really enjoyed our stay and loved the proximity to the beach and the deck space. Communication with the owner was very good. We weren’t left many towels by the cleaner and she took care of it right away, which we appreciated. I would suggest replacing all the sheets and bath towels - they were older and worn and new ones would be nice. Also suggest having the cleaners check the grill - it needed a really good scrubbing before we could use it.
We’d stay here again!
8.0
Really enjoyed our stay and loved the proximity to the beach and the deck space. Communication with the owner was very good. We weren’t left many towels by the cleaner and she took care of it right away, which we appreciated. I would suggest replacing all the sheets and bath towels - they were older and worn and new ones would be nice. Also suggest having the cleaners check the grill - it needed a really good scrubbing before we could use it.
We’d stay here again!
4.0
Great location for families
Really enjoyed our stay and loved the proximity to the beach and the deck space. Communication with the owner was very good. We weren’t left many towels by the cleaner and she took care of it right away, which we appreciated. I would suggest replacing all the sheets and bath towels - they were older and worn and new ones would be nice. Also suggest having the cleaners check the grill - it needed a really good scrubbing before we could use it.
We’d stay here again!
5.0
My husband and 2 teens and dog and I had a fantastic stay at this house. It’s very close to the beach, has everything you could need, and is quiet and comfortable. A great value for this amazing neighborhood! We’d love to come back soon.
5.0
Fabulous house near the beach
My husband and 2 teens and dog and I had a fantastic stay at this house. It’s very close to the beach, has everything you could need, and is quiet and comfortable. A great value for this amazing neighborhood! We’d love to come back soon.
5.0
Great location. The property is very nicely furnished. We had a wonderful experience.
5.0
Our New Favorite Location in Aptos
Great location. The property is very nicely furnished. We had a wonderful experience.
5.0
Great vacation location, can't wait to come again.
5.0
Location and property just as described. Very clean, and the manager was very responsive.
10.0
Great vacation location, can't wait to come again.
5.0
Great spot
Great vacation location, can't wait to come again.
5.0
Perfect family getaway
Location and property just as described. Very clean, and the manager was very responsive.
5.0
close proximity to the beach and food
Everything was as described. It's a very clean home and spacious for 2 adults and 1 dog. we would definitely consider staying again
4.0
We needed a beach getaway that was easy and stress free. The house had easy parking, clean bathrooms, and was a 2 min walk to the beach. We drove easily to vineyards, other beaches, yummy BBQ, farms, and a children's marine discovery center. Many of the places we explored were at the recommendation of the owner provided ahead of the trip. Thank you for that! Our only issue was that the kid's room got very cold at night even when we ran the heat downstairs...didn't see any vents in that room itself so that is probably why. Wasn't a big deal.
4.0
Just what we needed
We needed a beach getaway that was easy and stress free. The house had easy parking, clean bathrooms, and was a 2 min walk to the beach. We drove easily to vineyards, other beaches, yummy BBQ, farms, and a children's marine discovery center. Many of the places we explored were at the recommendation of the owner provided ahead of the trip. Thank you for that! Our only issue was that the kid's room got very cold at night even when we ran the heat downstairs...didn't see any vents in that room itself so that is probably why. Wasn't a big deal.
5.0
This vacation home is just perfect all around, clean, cozy and excellent for walking to the beach and the neighborhood. Communication with Myriam was top notch, we are definitively looking forward to staying at the Ocean Queen again.
5.0
Excellent vacation home
This vacation home is just perfect all around, clean, cozy and excellent for walking to the beach and the neighborhood. Communication with Myriam was top notch, we are definitively looking forward to staying at the Ocean Queen again.
5.0
Very clean and close to beach, coffee, and restaurants.
Had a great stay. Home was clean, well stocked, and close to many amenities. Even though it located is near a motel and busy beach area, noise was minimal. Would stay again.
5.0
My husband and I come quite often to visit our daughter and grandson in Santa Cruz. We have stayed in many VRBO properties and this one was one of the best. Very clean, comfortable king bed, kitchen with all the necessary dishes, etc. for cooking meals, and a great location. Can walk to a beautiful beach and a quick drive to Santa Cruz.
5.0
This was a SUPERB coastal stay throughout! Family and dog friendly. The host (Myriam) was very nice and easy to communicate. We enjoyed the recommendations to explore this area and our children enjoyed eating at Pixie Deli, taking strolls by the nearby beach and hiking at the local state parks. My Family and Pup loved it and can't wait to go back. Thank you!!
5.0
Wonderful Family Break
This was a SUPERB coastal stay throughout! Family and dog friendly. The host (Myriam) was very nice and easy to communicate. We enjoyed the recommendations to explore this area and our children enjoyed eating at Pixie Deli, taking strolls by the nearby beach and hiking at the local state parks. My Family and Pup loved it and can't wait to go back. Thank you!!
5.0
Home away from home
My husband and I come quite often to visit our daughter and grandson in Santa Cruz. We have stayed in many VRBO properties and this one was one of the best. Very clean, comfortable king bed, kitchen with all the necessary dishes, etc. for cooking meals, and a great location. Can walk to a beautiful beach and a quick drive to Santa Cruz.
5.0
We picked this house for its proximity to the beach. The neighborhood it’s in is full of little beach bungalows. You can’t quite see the beach from the house, but it’s literally just around the corner. It seemed like the house would be noisy, given its busy location, but it was very quiet and peaceful inside. There are two small but comfy bedrooms downstairs, along with a very well-equipped (lots and lots of towels!) shared bathroom. Upstairs is an open living room/dining room/kitchen combo and a half bath with washer and dryer. The kitchen was well-equipped, and the dining table was roomy. A comfortable sofa and arm chair made the living room a good place to hang out. Some books and games are provided. There were TVs in the living room and master—we didn’t use them, but I think they’d be good for rainy days. The upstairs deck was a great place to sit under the umbrella with a glass of wine and enjoy the neighborhood. Finally, we communicated with the owner a couple of times and found her to be quick to respond and very helpful. I highly recommend this home!
5.0
Lovely little house near the beach
We picked this house for its proximity to the beach. The neighborhood it’s in is full of little beach bungalows. You can’t quite see the beach from the house, but it’s literally just around the corner. It seemed like the house would be noisy, given its busy location, but it was very quiet and peaceful inside. There are two small but comfy bedrooms downstairs, along with a very well-equipped (lots and lots of towels!) shared bathroom. Upstairs is an open living room/dining room/kitchen combo and a half bath with washer and dryer. The kitchen was well-equipped, and the dining table was roomy. A comfortable sofa and arm chair made the living room a good place to hang out. Some books and games are provided. There were TVs in the living room and master—we didn’t use them, but I think they’d be good for rainy days. The upstairs deck was a great place to sit under the umbrella with a glass of wine and enjoy the neighborhood. Finally, we communicated with the owner a couple of times and found her to be quick to respond and very helpful. I highly recommend this home!
5.0
My friend and I (and her little dog) had a three-day mini-vacation at this lovely beach house. The place was spotless, the beds are comfortable, the kitchen is well-stocked, the living area is cozy, and it is in a very quiet area. A huge bonus is the proximity to the beach, which is two short blocks away. In short, it has. everything one could wish for in a vacation rental.
5.0
This house was perfect for our weekend away to celebrate our son's 26th birthday. 4 adults very comfortable. Close to plenty to do, see, eat, and walk. 2 blocks to beach is a huge bonus. We will rent this again when we only need 2 bedrooms. I appreciated the owner's timely responses to my emails.
5.0
Cute, clean, comfortable and short walk to beach
This house was perfect for our weekend away to celebrate our son's 26th birthday. 4 adults very comfortable. Close to plenty to do, see, eat, and walk. 2 blocks to beach is a huge bonus. We will rent this again when we only need 2 bedrooms. I appreciated the owner's timely responses to my emails.
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 $576 per night. This rental is $202 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 500 feet from the ocean, 500 feet from the river. 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 500 feet from the ocean, 500 feet from the river pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at 500 feet from the ocean, 500 feet from the river?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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