The Mermaid's Perch!

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(33 Ratings)

Apartment in Rio Del Mar, CA

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this apartment rental

Summary:
Stunning 180 degree ocean view in Rio Del Mar!

The Space:
This bright and beautiful condo offers a must-see 180 degree view of the Monterey Bay!
Short-term Rental Permit #231206
The perfect beach holiday awaits you in this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom end-unit condo on Rio Del Mar State beach.

Relax in the fresh ocean breeze and watch the frequently passing whales and dolphins. Enjoy the sunset with a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean. Sleep to the soothing sound of the waves crashing on the sandy shore. Wake up to a peaceful ocean sunrise. Soak up the sun on a beautiful beach ideal for long walks on the sand.

The living room has abundant natural light, amazing ocean views, hardwood floors, sofas, TV and a gas fireplace. Simultaneously enjoy a warm fire, entertainment and whale-watching.

The elegant kitchen has custom cabinets, granite counters and another gorgeous ocean view window above a large apron-front sink. The well-appointed kitchen has everything you need for preparing gourmet meals including a Viking range fit for a chef, Subzero refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, various small appliances and plenty of cookware.

This charming and near-perfect condo is not only conveniently situated on the beach - it is also near restaurants and coffee shops with tons local flair!

Why NOT break away from the herd in ordinary hotel rooms and make your home-away-from-home extraordinary!

✔ Strategically located in a place where nature intersects with urban life
✔ Exclusive guest parking in a carport
✔ A gas BBQ grill and an outdoor table with seating for 6. There is no inside dining table, however, we have a fold-up card table with 4 chairs in the closet
✔ Dishes, glassware, flatware and Tupperware are included
✔ Small 4 person dining table & chairs
✔ Free wifi
✔ End-unit condo offers more privacy and maximizes the ocean views
✔ Small (shared ) pool in the complex - Please note that it is heated in the summer only.
✔ Spectacular ocean view (which many units in the complex do not have)

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Rio Del Mar, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Municipal Rose Garden

40.6 mi

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The Mermaid's Perch!

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4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(33 Ratings)

Apartment in Rio Del Mar, CA

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Rio Del Mar, CA

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Municipal Rose Garden

40.6 mi

Ratings and reviews

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(33 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Spur of the moment trip with grandkids. Aptos great Santa Cruz location. Close to beach. Good restaurants. Just what we needed! Furniture had been updated since reviews. While table is nice two couches or another chair would be better. Only 1/3 tvs connected to any cable. Overall great but maintenance should fix blinds and ants

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Location and views were amazing. Lots of windows to look out over the beach and ocean. The property was clean and fully stocked with any supplies we might need. The layout of the bedrooms could be a bit awkward with younger children.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Representation was a very accurate.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Enjoyed the property and was exactly what we expected.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

Our stay was perfect! We’ll be back soon 😎

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Mermaid’s Perch had a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. Several times, we saw dolphins from the balcony. It’s exactly what we wanted when we booked the trip to Aptos. Communication with management was fast. Especially, when the unit was bombarded with ants. Thankfully, they took care of the issue immediately. My only complaint is that there was not enough comfortable seating for six people. The pictures posted show two love seats. When we arrived, there was only one love seat and a round dining table with four, hard wood chairs. I want to give this place a five star review but the seating was so uncomfortable that I wouldn’t book it again if I was traveling with six people.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

We enjoyed our stay. The home was clean and very comfortable for our family of 4. The views are amazing. Its a bit of a walk to and from the beach due to the home being at the top of the hill but plenty of parking being a quiet area if you wanted to drive the short trip down the hill. There are also decent bathrooms at the beach. We enjoyed this location because it is in a quiet area but close to active towns like Capitola and Monterey for a visit. 5 stars to the management of the property who handled an issue we encountered at the property as well. We will definitely stay again.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Amazing views including whales, seals and dolphins!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Beautiful place to stay in Aptos. Full beach views. Cute cafe, restaurant and little store walking distance right down the hill. Everything was a plus with the exception of the couches. Just bring a couple of sheets to cover as they were worn and seemed a little dirty but definitely not worth changing your plans. Absolutely worth the stay. Nice outdoor table and chairs for meals, games, relaxing, etc. No need to bring your white noise. The sounds of the waves is so relaxing. Very close driving to Capitola and Santa Cruz.

2.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Very nice condo, great views, decent area. The issue was after the weekend, workers showed up at 8am on Monday with power washers, gas generators, nail guns, etc. doing work on other units, but parked all their stuff in front of our back door, crazy noise, couldn’t wait to leave today. Not to mention all the construction debris littering the left side of this unit.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Had a lovely stay! Would defiantly stay again!

3.0 / 5.0

May 2023

The location and view were stupendous. Beds were very comfortable. A lot of high-end things, i.e. Viking range/oven, although not a lot of pots and pans This is not a large place. More than 4 people would be really pushing it. Biggest problem was the lack of WiFi. The last two day we all used cellular data. Be aware there is NO table you can eat at or work on. There is a peninsula that is cramped, low, with almost no knee room. We did find an old card table downstairs, but three of the four legs have been bent/ broken. You have to be really careful to not dump it. If stairs are an problem, be aware that at the top there is no handrail where it makes a turn.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

The home surpasses our expectations. Beautiful and relaxing. All the enmities to make a trip very comfortable.

4.0 / 5.0

May 2023

All was great until we wanted to use the washing machine. There was mold on the glass of the door and more inside, too much to make it usable.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

We enjoyed a three day weekend getaway ..drove in Thursday evening and spent the rest of the weekend enjoying the ocean views and perfect weather. Spent one day visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the other at the beach (located perfectly down the block). The home was filled with every amenity needed, a great cooks kitchen, and comfy beds . The owners have really put thought and effort into making mermaid's perch all the comforts of home. We will be back !

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Amazing Sunsets!! Great place to stay while enjoying all the wonderful beauty that Monterey Bay has to offer. Also checking out universities with niece.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Everything about the booking process was excellent. Jody was extremely helpful and responsive - very grateful to have worked with her and Hallie. The condo exceeded our expectations - beautiful and wonderfully comfortable and cozy, with a gorgeous ocean view. Loved the beach, neighborhood, and most of all the warm and welcoming environment to relax and get caught up with long-time friends. More amenities than we had time to enjoy. Would love to return! It’s s very special place.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Very easy to rent with a spectacular view of the sunsets and beach. Easy walk to the beach.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Positives of the view and area outweigh negatives of old couches and lack of seating

4.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

We all agreed that the sofas and the carpeting need to be replaced.

3.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

I need to start by saying this to myself (as well as anyone else reading this): Marsha, if you have Any doubt in that wise gut of yours about ANYTHING, just say, “NO.” Please. Shortly after booking this property, my dear friend alerted me to a couple new reviews…speaking of the couches, the carpets, and the inaccuracies between the listing’s pictures, & what was actually w/in said listing. I wrote the property manager, asking if the carpets would be properly cleaned by the time we got there, how many chairs were actually really there, etc.. They did respond, saying they would try their best to have the carpets professionally done, as close to our check in date as possible. Ever so hopeful, I realized shortly after arrival, that the carpet (Still covered in large stains, Btw), was the least of my worries. Deflated, knowing it was too late to find another place on such short notice, I did my best to get it looking acceptable, Before my friends arrived. Needless to say, we all pitched in to Lysol & vacuum everything we could. :( Here are the Top Ten unsanitary & unsafe things we were assaulted with… 1. Human hairs of different lengths, textures and thicknesses, lined the top two drawers on either side of the downstairs bathroom sink . 2. Used Q-Tips also made an appearance here. 3. The main window screen in coral room was noticeably “off balance”, and when I gently went to move it back into place, it literally fell apart, sadly crumbling to rest on roof below. 4. Neither the heated floor, nor the jacuzzi jets worked. Super bummer…cause that was a definitely booking point. 5. My friend nearly sliced her hand to shreds, while grabbing a dish from the bottom rack of the dishwasher, and found what looked to be one of the larger drinking glasses, shattered into big and small chunks. 6. Microwave FILTHY—with sticky substances covering the glass rotating plate. 7. Built in cutting board, spotted with same stickiness. 8. THE COUCHES. So beyond uncomfortable/ripped and worn cushions/wood about to poke through the arm rests. Absolutely wouldn’t sit on them without a barrier of some sort—we covered both with blankets, and some of the extra pillows. 9. Thick OLD, cobwebs in plain sight, right above refrigerator. 10. All the leftover crumbs. All the dead ants. RALPH LAUREN BOXER BRIEFS THAT WEREN’T OURS🤮 There were +’s, but I’ve only got a few characters left. So sorry:(

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Very satisfied with this property and our stay. The views were gorgeous!

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Close enough to beach to walk. View was beautiful.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

I really did love this property. The view is exceptional! I love to cook and the kitchen had everything. The house would have easily been five stars, But the carpet and the couches were pretty filthy. We wore socks and covered the couches with our blankets that we brought from home and it was fine. The condo is the perfect location and again the view is amazing!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Up above the noise and the traffic, but still with all the views and proximity. Nice, clean and quiet just as described. We had a wonderful time, loved the condo and the complex!

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Great location and views!

Great location and views!

Rental company was easy to work with. There was scheduled fridge repair during our stay, which was an inconvenience for planning beach time. The visitor parking in front of the unit was occupied by other tenants vehicles all week so guests couldn’t park there. The views are perfect! Deck table only has 2 chairs now, and the inside dining situation is challenging with only a folded table. We always love our time at the mermaid perch!

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Decent place. Nice views.

Decent place. Nice views.

It's a nice place, a little dated, but good. All beds were comfortable, decent showers and bath. Supplied with pretty much everything.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Great spot

Great spot

We really enjoyed our stay. View from the living room is great. Perfect size for our family.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Great Location

Great Location

Property was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Great location with incredible views. This was our second time at the property and we will definitely be back!

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

Such a great property!

Such a great property!

Stayed here for a wedding that was in the area. The house is so cute. Beautiful views, beach proximity, comfortable beds. We’d definitely stay here again!

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2022

Location, Location, Location

Location, Location, Location

Sunny 4 day stay at the Beach within walking distance. 180 degree sunset views from the deck. Comfortable bed with a view of the ocean and the sound of crashing waves to fall asleep to. Radiant heat from the bathroom floors, an added bonus. The agent was very responsive and helpful. Would definitely return. Lots of restaurants in the area. Miles of sandy beach to walk. Just what we needed. Thank you Hallie. Denise and Randy Holmes

FAQs

How much does this apartment 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 $25 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Mermaid's Perch!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Mermaid's Perch! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Mermaid's Perch!?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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The Mermaid's Perch!

Apartment in Rio Del Mar, CA

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Rio Del Mar, CA

Nearby attractions

The Mermaid's Perch!

Apartment in Rio Del Mar, CA

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Rio Del Mar, CA

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Rio Del Mar?

Is parking included with this apartment?

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Is The Mermaid's Perch! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Mermaid's Perch!?

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