Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat!
House in Rio Del Mar, CA
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
THIS...
...Is not your typical beach house and location.
A stunning, modern and fun aesthetic inside.
Jaw-dropping panoramic ocean views outside.
THE HOUSE…
…Is a three-story home comprised of 4 bedrooms and 2-1/2 bathrooms. Two balconies provide 180° Monterey Bay ocean views overlooking Rio del Mar beach and the renowned SS Palo Alto “cement ship.” Swing in the hanging rope hammock chairs with your sunglasses on while basking in the warmth of the afternoon sun...the kids playing on the beach in front of you. Relax on the balconies with a glass of wine while watching the brilliant red, orange and yellow sunsets.
THE EXPERIENCE…
…Is one you’ll never forget! You think it ever gets boring watching dolphins and whales off your back balcony? It does not. Perhaps the sound of the crashing waves doesn’t relax you? It always does. Or, maybe the feel of the sand under your feet doesn’t sweep you away? It will.
WORK, STUDY AND PLAY FROM HERE…
…If you must work instead of play for a part of your stay, then you can easily work-from-home and attend online school here. Great wifi access is provided. A desk in one master bedroom serves as a private office if needed. A child’s desk in another bedroom will be great for little ones in online school. Additionally the dining room table and even outdoor patio dining table can serve as additional work and study spots.
RESERVE NOW…
…You will be delighted.
House Rules: This is not a party house. Quiet hours start at 10pm. It's very important to stay off the public walkway, rock seawall, and neighbors patio.
The whole house!
Available by phone, text, and email. Can come to the house if needed.
THE LOCATION on “the island” of Rio del Mar in Aptos is a prime spot for beach fun, water activities, and nearby dining. You can stay there and never leave…or…go explore nearby Capitola, Santa Cruz and Monterey. There are an unlimited number of activities and sites including wine tasting, golfing, surfing, hiking, and beautiful drives. Walking distance is Cafe Rio Restaurant, Rio Market, Pixie Deli,Flats Bistro, and SeaBreeze Tavern.
Parking is first come first serve along the street.
Walk everywhere! Miles of beach, food, drink, and coffee all walking distance. 1 mile away is Manuel's Mexican Restaurnt, Marianne's Ice Cream, Snow Whites Drive-Thru, Pizza 1, and Hole in the Wall breakfast. 8 miles to Santa Cruz Beach Board Walk
I will send a confirmation email after you book with all of the information that you will need to know for your trip.
I recommend purchasing travelers insurance due to potential shutdowns
House Rules: This is not a party house. Quiet hours start at 10pm. It's very important to stay off the rock seawall and neighbors patio. To access the beach, use streetside sidewalk and use the public stairs to the beach.
House Rules: Quiet hours begin at 10pm. VERY IMPORTANT, do not use public walkway, rock seawall, or neighbors patio/furniture for personal use. Even if no one is around. No parties. First violation will result in a $250 penalty and second violation in eviction. It is your responsibility to tell each member of your party. Please respond to this email that you acknowledge the house rules.
...Is not your typical beach house and location.
A stunning, modern and fun aesthetic inside.
Jaw-dropping panoramic ocean views outside.
THE HOUSE…
…Is a three-story home comprised of 4 bedrooms and 2-1/2 bathrooms. Two balconies provide 180° Monterey Bay ocean views overlooking Rio del Mar beach and the renowned SS Palo Alto “cement ship.” Swing in the hanging rope hammock chairs with your sunglasses on while basking in the warmth of the afternoon sun...the kids playing on the beach in front of you. Relax on the balconies with a glass of wine while watching the brilliant red, orange and yellow sunsets.
THE EXPERIENCE…
…Is one you’ll never forget! You think it ever gets boring watching dolphins and whales off your back balcony? It does not. Perhaps the sound of the crashing waves doesn’t relax you? It always does. Or, maybe the feel of the sand under your feet doesn’t sweep you away? It will.
WORK, STUDY AND PLAY FROM HERE…
…If you must work instead of play for a part of your stay, then you can easily work-from-home and attend online school here. Great wifi access is provided. A desk in one master bedroom serves as a private office if needed. A child’s desk in another bedroom will be great for little ones in online school. Additionally the dining room table and even outdoor patio dining table can serve as additional work and study spots.
RESERVE NOW…
…You will be delighted.
House Rules: This is not a party house. Quiet hours start at 10pm. It's very important to stay off the public walkway, rock seawall, and neighbors patio.
The whole house!
Available by phone, text, and email. Can come to the house if needed.
THE LOCATION on “the island” of Rio del Mar in Aptos is a prime spot for beach fun, water activities, and nearby dining. You can stay there and never leave…or…go explore nearby Capitola, Santa Cruz and Monterey. There are an unlimited number of activities and sites including wine tasting, golfing, surfing, hiking, and beautiful drives. Walking distance is Cafe Rio Restaurant, Rio Market, Pixie Deli,Flats Bistro, and SeaBreeze Tavern.
Parking is first come first serve along the street.
Walk everywhere! Miles of beach, food, drink, and coffee all walking distance. 1 mile away is Manuel's Mexican Restaurnt, Marianne's Ice Cream, Snow Whites Drive-Thru, Pizza 1, and Hole in the Wall breakfast. 8 miles to Santa Cruz Beach Board Walk
I will send a confirmation email after you book with all of the information that you will need to know for your trip.
I recommend purchasing travelers insurance due to potential shutdowns
House Rules: This is not a party house. Quiet hours start at 10pm. It's very important to stay off the rock seawall and neighbors patio. To access the beach, use streetside sidewalk and use the public stairs to the beach.
House Rules: Quiet hours begin at 10pm. VERY IMPORTANT, do not use public walkway, rock seawall, or neighbors patio/furniture for personal use. Even if no one is around. No parties. First violation will result in a $250 penalty and second violation in eviction. It is your responsibility to tell each member of your party. Please respond to this email that you acknowledge the house rules.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Rio Del Mar, CA
$$$$
Reviews
5.0
Very nice place to stay and super cozy. Can’t wait to see this place again soon.
5.0
Our stay was great and just the break the kids needed before heading back to school. Very clean and accessible to all we needed. Would definitely recommend and look forward to coming back again. Moved back to California from Chicago and this definitely helped me remember why I came back home.
5.0
The property is wonderful and the beach as well. Parking on the street can be challenging especially on the weekends if you have more than one car in your group.
Th three floors gives you a lot of options for your group when you have kids and adults.
There were ants in the first floor and second floor guest bedroom on the headboard of the bed. This freaked out my adult daughter as she hates ants.
All in all, it is a great property in a wonderful location.
5.0
The home is beautiful & a great location. Easy to access the beach, restaurants, convenience store and just 4 miles from a Safeway. The bedrooms are on the 2nd & 3rd floors, so you'll need to be able to use stairs. The ground floor patio and decks on floor 2 & 3 provide spectacular views right on the ocean. There is a hose to rinse off sand from the beach but you need to go through the house to access it.
The home next door is boarded up because of storm damage, however it does not distract from the beauty of this home. Relax & enjoy the beach in this home.
5.0
We had 8 people and the 2.5 bathrooms was key to everyone being comfortable. We made good use of the kitchen + the washing machine and dryer.
Bathrooms are good sized. Both rooms with balconies have a beautiful view.
Location is KEY! Excellent stay!
5.0
From the moment we stepped inside this cozy beach front home, we were captivated by the breathtaking view of the beach and ocean. As we ventured upstairs, the view only became more spectacular. It was the perfect setting for our family of 10, providing ample space and all the amenities we could ask for. The location is only a short walk to the deli, restaurants and coffee shop which was nice.
But what truly made our stay unforgettable were the moments we spent on the back patio. We were fortunate enough to witness not just one, but two Humpback Whales, including a baby, as well as a playful pod of Dolphins. The proximity of these majestic creatures left us in awe, and we didn't even need binoculars to appreciate their beauty.
Thank you Jaleh, for your exceptional customer service as our Property Manager. Your responsiveness exceeded our expectations. Your dedication to ensuring our comfort and satisfaction did not go unnoticed, and we are truly grateful for all that you did for us.
We can't wait to return.
4.0
The house is right on the beach, which we loved.
The house looked better in the photos and some of the furniture pictured was missing. Two balconies off the two bedrooms with ocean views were great. It would have been even better if they had chairs to sit at for morning coffee. The pictures show chairs on the balconies and that was a draw to me for booking so I was disappointed when the chairs were missing. Was not comfortable to sit on the balcony without them.
The property is a little run down and with the recent storms, many of the close by homes were boarded up. The property to the side of us was a disaster with boarded up windows and debris all over the place. Not pleasant to look at. The property on the other side had unsightly ’no trespassing’ signs everywhere with warnings not to cross over the boarder between patios (even though there is a city ordinance stating there must be a thruway walking path along the beach side).
The beds were very comfortable and the bathrooms were clean and nice with plenty of towels. We had plenty of room for our family.
The kitchen was well stocked and great to cook in.
All in all we had a great time. And spent time sitting on the beach which is steps outside the back door. We loved that!
5.0
The place was great with incredible views. I had to do some work on the trip so using the desk on the top floor, facing right out to the ocean was fantastic. We were able to park right outside the front door, which was nice. there were a few small eateries walkable and a ton of options within a short drive. The kitchen was well stocked and we even had a welcome bottle of local wine. Beautiful bathrooms and lots of beds. Decor, patio furniture, etc. was all just as described in the pictures. A lounger or 2 on the patio would be a nice addition.
My only complaint is for this price point, you really should be able to access the beach directly from your patio. They explained this clearly in the listing so I wasn't surprised, but I did notice that that some neighbors had steps through the rock wall directly to the beach so hopefully that is something the owners will consider in the future. But it wasn't hard to just go out to the street side and walk around the building to get to the beach.
Overall, a very nice place with a 5 star view!
5.0
Wonderful location!
4.0
Overall a great place to spend a few days relaxing by the beach. Place was clean but a little bit dated/worn. Location was great with restaurants nearby.
5.0
Stayed a few days for my wife's birthday. Location was perfect, the property itself was great. A nice short walk to the deli or convenience store. We will definitely be back.
5.0
We stayed for four nights at the end of May and had a spectacular time! Loved being able to walk right out the door and onto the beach every night during sunsets and enjoy our coffee on the patio every morning and listen to the waves! Getting of chose a better place, if we tried! The entire experience from Checkin to check out was perfect
5.0
Our stay at this property was amazing. Beautiful home, view, rooms, bathrooms, and all. We will likely stay at this property again. We all had a great time. Thank you.
5.0
Being next to the ocean was fabulous.. and the views from the bedrooms and the balconies were really enjoyable!
5.0
We loved staying here and can’t wait to come back,
5.0
The description is accurate - condo and view truly are jaw-dropping and you can hear the waves. We had 3 adult children (20 somethings) and parents (55-ish) and we all found things to enjoy together and separately. The walks in both direction along the shore are amazing - and we even walked up the hill to town one night. A treasured time and memory.
5.0
Beautiful house in a beautiful location. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
5.0
Our family enjoyed the stay in this house. Very cozy, clean and comfortable, and excellent view.
5.0
Just can’t beat the views from all 3 levels. Loved the patio and beautiful sunsets. Comfy beds and living room seating. We’ll stocked kitchen too. Overall a great place to relax and enjoy! Thank you Shirlee Butler
5.0
The sound of waves lulled me to sleep and watching birds, dolphins, and seals started my day! We couldn't have asked for a better location, or a more comfortable place for my sister's family and mine to gather. Amazing!
5.0
decor is a little quirky but all loved the location..didn't mind the passersby..I, Personally will probably go for a different location right on the beach,next time. Those who stayed there loved it...
5.0
Very good location. Tranquil. Will return.
5.0
Gorgeous property on the beach
Stunning views on three levels with more than enough space for four of us. The beach is literally just outside the door. Well equipped kitchen, nice bathrooms. The only challenge was deciding who got the oceanfront bedrooms.
5.0
Family Getaway w/ Granddaughter & Friends
We had a fantastic time during our stay. The property was awesome as it was very clean and the location couldn't of been better. We will look to rebook in the future
5.0
Family get away
This property was fantastic for our family vacation! The bedrooms were perfect for our sleeping arrangements with bathrooms on each level. The kitchen was very functional, clean and well stocked with cooking, prep and eating utensils. But by far the best amenity is the location for beach access and shopping. We are considering going back!
5.0
Great spot to work-from-ocean
Had a great time, and especially loved sitting on the third-floor balcony with my laptop, doing work with a gorgeous ocean view.
5.0
Perfect for entertaining
My friends and I booked this space to host a Bachelorette Party for 9 women. Location was perfect, we watched pods of dolphins feed each morning and enjoyed people/seal watching from the patio throughout the day. Kitchen is well stocked and there is plenty of couch space for 10 people. Bathrooms on each floor and plenty of bed space for our group. Only *suggestion* The downstairs TV is placed in an odd spot directly behind the couch and many people hit their heads on it. I would recommend mounting it higher on the wall or up in the corner to avoid it falling on a guest or having someone put their head through it! All in all, our time here was lovely and we enjoyed the space.
5.0
Amazing
This place was ideal location and was very well catered for inside. I judge a place on 3 things 1) location 2) modern and clean 3) how comfortable are the beds
All 3 get 5 stars! Slept really well .. will definitely go back
5.0
Amazing location
Right on beach. Walkable to a cafe. Paradise. Fits 8 better than 10 (last two are single futons on the ground). Otherwise amazing views and well appointed. We would definitely come back.
5.0
Great place, right on the beach
Very clean and modern. Great beach access. Amazing views from all three floors Lots of functional space.
5.0
Beautiful beach setting without tons of tourists but close enough to touristy sites.
So comfortable and clean with beautiful views. Property manager always reachable and quickly responds.
5.0
Amazing beachfront property
We booked this place for our Fall girls trip! The property is beachfront and adjacent to the public walkway. Lots of activity and people watching. The views were stunning and it was spacious enough for 8 people. We unanimously want to return.
5.0
Beach perfection!
It was clean, perfectly located directly on the beach, and while we were concerned to not have a garage, it wasn't a problem at all to find street parking. We will absolutely be back - it was an effortless getaway.
5.0
Remodeled Beach house in the heart of Rio Del Mar
Beautifully remodeled beach house in the heart of Rio Del Mar. All of the amenities you'll need plus located right on the beach!
4.0
Great home
A beautiful, funky property as close as you can get to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay. Please note that the full "packing list" that's provided is not actually necessary, TP and paper towels were provided. Also, the email with wifi info is out of date and the cell reception for us was poor in the area, so ensure you have check in information before you arrive.
5.0
Great beach house
Excellent location right on the beach. Jaleh was a fantastic host. The house was perfectly described, super clean at check in and the kitchen was well stocked. It would be nice to have some beach chairs for guests to use, but otherwise, we couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay.
5.0
Perfect beach house
If you love listening to the waves without other noise, this is the place for you. Just steps from the sand! Beautiful views from all levels. Plenary of space for all. We loved it!
5.0
Amazing beach getaway
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Aptos! The location of this home is fantastic - right on the beach, but a little bit away from the public parking, so the beach doesn't get crowded. The home is just as pictured, very clean and very spacious. Rooms are good sized and accommodated our family of 4 plus grandparents very comfortably. It is street parking, but there was ample parking every time we returned, so that wasn't an issue.
5.0
Perfect
This place is wonderful!
5.0
Beautiful home and great location
We enjoyed our stay! Perfect location for the kids to play at the beach.
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 $640 per night. This rental is $534 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat!. 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 Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat! 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 Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat!?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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