Seaside Sanctuary - Beach Front Home on the "Island"
House in Rio Del Mar, CA
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 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
Open for rentals! Downstairs completely remodeled after storm. Stairs to the beach are open!
Location Location! This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home is among the sought after Rio Del Mar beach-front homes on the "Island". You can walk onto the sand from your sliding glass door in the living room, enjoy your coffee from the upper deck while looking out to sea, and listen to the sound of the ocean while falling asleep.The first floor has a fully equipped kitchen, laundry room, full bathroom, and living room with tv, fireplace, and large window looking out to the ocean. Upstairs is the other full bathroom and three bedrooms with a deck.
House Rules: This is not a party house. Quiet hours start at 10pm. It's very important to stay off the public walkway and neighbors patio.
The whole house!
Please feel free to text, call, or email at any point during your stay and leading up to it
Rio del Mar Beach: View the dolphins and seals swimming up and down the ocean during the strolls on the beach. Bring your binoculars for whale watching! Other activities include boogie boarding, surfing, swimming, sea shelling, and building sand castles. It is the perfect playground for everyone!
Walking to shops:Walking distance to the Market, coffee shop, deli, and Cafe Rio Restaurant. A short drive to grocery stores and theaters.
Places to visit: Down Town Santa Cruz, local golf course, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carmel, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pebble Beach Golf Course, Santa Cruz Harbor
We do not advertise on Craigslist. If you see an advertisement for our home on Craigslist it is a scam.
Do not use patio for self use. Do not climb on seawall. No more than 2 cars per house. Parking is first come first serve along street.
I recommend purchasing travelers insurance due to potential shutdowns
Do not use walkway, rock seawall, or neighbors patio for personal use. No fireworks or parties.
Location Location! This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home is among the sought after Rio Del Mar beach-front homes on the "Island". You can walk onto the sand from your sliding glass door in the living room, enjoy your coffee from the upper deck while looking out to sea, and listen to the sound of the ocean while falling asleep.The first floor has a fully equipped kitchen, laundry room, full bathroom, and living room with tv, fireplace, and large window looking out to the ocean. Upstairs is the other full bathroom and three bedrooms with a deck.
House Rules: This is not a party house. Quiet hours start at 10pm. It's very important to stay off the public walkway and neighbors patio.
The whole house!
Please feel free to text, call, or email at any point during your stay and leading up to it
Rio del Mar Beach: View the dolphins and seals swimming up and down the ocean during the strolls on the beach. Bring your binoculars for whale watching! Other activities include boogie boarding, surfing, swimming, sea shelling, and building sand castles. It is the perfect playground for everyone!
Walking to shops:Walking distance to the Market, coffee shop, deli, and Cafe Rio Restaurant. A short drive to grocery stores and theaters.
Places to visit: Down Town Santa Cruz, local golf course, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carmel, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pebble Beach Golf Course, Santa Cruz Harbor
We do not advertise on Craigslist. If you see an advertisement for our home on Craigslist it is a scam.
Do not use patio for self use. Do not climb on seawall. No more than 2 cars per house. Parking is first come first serve along street.
I recommend purchasing travelers insurance due to potential shutdowns
Do not use walkway, rock seawall, or neighbors patio for personal use. No fireworks or parties.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Rio Del Mar, CA
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Reviews
5.0
Everything was so great. A quick "Gal Geat Away". So enjoyed our time. Well equipped, very well maintained, and immaculate.
5.0
This beach front property is in an excellent location with walking distance to cafes and a small market, and of course the beach at your door step.
The listing description is accurate and the house is clean.
We had a wonderful stay.
5.0
Gorgeous views of the ocean right outside our door! Issues with refrigerator were promptly addressed and workable solution provided. Great communication from owner.
5.0
Perfectly located...right on Rio Del Mar beach, short walking distance to Pixie Deli & Venus cafe/restaurant, short drive to other restaurants and grocery stores. It was everything we wanted in a wonderful beach holiday. Jaleh, rental manager, was excellent in responding quickly to any of our questions/concerns. We'd definitely stay again. Thank you
5.0
Just as described. Access to the beach was perfect; weather this time of year was overcast but not cold. Beach house was comfortable for my husband and I. The place was stocked with great appliances and nice kitchenware and we enjoyed the instant fireplace warmup when needed. Definitely a spot to return to every anniversary!
5.0
This house couldn't be in a better location...right on the beach, and we could still walk for coffee, lunch, or dinner. Kids each got their own rooms. Great for a relaxing beach trip!
5.0
Fabulous location right on Rio Del Mar Beach in Aptos. Comfortable and convenient home with pretty balcony for enjoying the ocean views. Lots of neighbors walking back and forth along the patio but it wasn’t too disruptive. Loved this place!
5.0
Location✔️amenities ✔️ease of beach access✔️accommodations ✔️.
Our stay exceeded our expectations.I will definitely use this location again.
4.0
Was good except the house had not been cleaned prior to our arrival. The property manager fixed the problem but we were disappointed when we arrived and had to wait for the place to be cleaned
5.0
Right on the beach, with the sounds od surf at night. Close to neighbors, so fair amount of foot traffic around house and on beach, but nothing to interfere with our enjoyment.
5.0
Had a wonderful stay at this oceanfront home in Aptos. Highly recommend if you are looking for a getaway in the Santa Cruz area. Clean and well equipped. We enjoyed the outside BBQ and walking up and down the beach. Quiet and safe.
5.0
This place was perfect and we were lucky it was such a beautiful sunny weekend (still perfect of it was overcast). The view of the beach was right at our fingertips. We will no doubt stay here again.
5.0
This house was just perfect. It was very clean, beds are very comfortable, the property manager was super helpful and responsive. The view is very special - right on the sand. 3 nice size bedrooms and 2 that look out over the ocean. We can't wait to come back and stay here again!
5.0
This house was just perfect. It was very clean, beds are very comfortable, the property manager was super helpful and responsive. The view is very special - right on the sand. 3 nice size bedrooms and 2 that look out over the ocean. We can't wait to come back and stay here again!
5.0
What a pleasure to arrive and find this rental property fully functioning... no faulty outlets, no signs of overabuse from excessive parties. It was pristeen. So charming, you have a locked gate walkway which adds security to the beach. You walk out the back and there's a charming strand walkway with joggers, dog walkers, etc., as you sit at the patio table and say hi as they pass. Eerie and awesome view of a 90 year old shipwreck that has a wonderful history... the SS Palo Alto. Bedrooms upstairs have a balcony with chairs to relax and enjoy the sound of the surf. We enjoyed watching pods of dolphins right off the shoreline as well as an abundance of seabirds and even a seal this is a must do getaway to decompress and get back to nature!
5.0
Clean, good location and home has everything you need for a short or long stay. Great media selection with all major channels and Netflix.
4.0
Small but had everything. Location makes it great.
5.0
Great location, easy checking in and out, well-stocked kitchen, comfortable beds
5.0
We had a fabulous time - even though the beach was packed!! Very relaxing
5.0
We really enjoyed this house which is right on the beach. We loved falling asleep and waking to the sound of the waves. The house had everything we needed to grill fresh fish and enjoy eating out on the patio. The kitchen was well stocked with pans, dishes and utensils. It was a nice touch to have coffee filters, salt and pepper and basic spices. It has a washer/dryer which we didn't use. It was nice to have the fireplace for the chilly evenings, too. We hope to return.
5.0
Great view
Wonderful time
5.0
Awesome Ocean Views!
Our family loved having a place with only a few steps to the beach. Inside or out the views where fabulous! We appreciated having paper products provided and two TV’s. We would have preferred a gas grill over charcoal but we made it work. Thanks for a great week at beach!
5.0
Great Beach House
We really enjoyed our stay. The house is right on the beach and has great views from inside and out side the house. We now refer to it as The Beach House and hope to stay there again.
5.0
Great spot & house
Great house, and great location. Everything was clean and ready for us when we got there. Very easy check in process, will definitely be here again.
4.0
Location!!
We loved the location and the view was fantastic! So nice with little grandkids to be right on the beach and the bedrooms and beds were all comfortable. Having a washer and dryer was great too! Had a little trouble getting into the lock box, as we were provided a bad code - but once we were able to get ahold of someone it was all fixed.
5.0
Perfect location!
This rental is just steps to the beach. Beautiful ocean front property. Highly recommend
5.0
Exceptional views
The home was clean and comfortable. The kitchen had everything needed to cook. 3 bedrooms upstairs (2 with balcony access). View of the ocean from the 2 upstairs bedrooms and the living room. We cou
5.0
Sunrise, Sunset and Dolphins!
Morning colors were beautiful and sunsets even better to the west. We saw dolphins swimming offshore from both levels of the home each morning as we listened to the waves! LOCATION amazing! Everything we needed on both levels inside the home. Beds comfortable and plenty of necessities included throughout the home. Clean and comfy for hours of visiting for three generations. Thank you!
5.0
Exactly what the Doctor ordered!
Easy. Hassle free , definitely go back Light and fireplace nice touch. Amenities as promised. Dolphins, birds, fishermen, children playing in sand. Friendly people walking by. Locals and visitors. Nearby historical sites. Great place!
4.0
Amazing location
We loved the proximity of steps to the beach. Nice table and chairs outside to enjoy the views. There is a second bathroom downstairs with a shower so that was helpful with a group. The bedrooms are not large but adequate. The beds are very comfortable. A perfect location for enjoying the beach.
5.0
Awesome location !!
We had a wonderful stay and loved being so close to the beach. Location, location, location …. It was the perfect spot. We would definitely stay there again .
5.0
Perfect Family Getaway
The perfect family getaway - exactly as pictured. The easy access between the beach and beach home makes it so easy with a baby. Jaleh is such a great host - kind, understanding, and great communication. Thank you so much for making this one of the most memorable time of our lives.
5.0
Excellent Choice!
Great property at a great location, Incredibly comfortable for our family. The public access sidewalk was actually an unforeseen benefit, we really enjoyed seeing the foot traffic, people with dogs, runners, and meeting neighbors.
4.0
Perfect weather for a Mother’s Day on the beach
Nice views up and downstairs
5.0
Gosia s birthday
View was awesome location great
5.0
Perfect beachfront property!
Took my grandson for his 10th birthday. We usually stay at Venetians in Capitola but nothing was available. We enjoyed this property better. The beds were comfy and two of the rooms have a beautiful ocean view. Great beach front access especially if you have kids that want to spend all day on the beach.
4.0
Great Location!
This property location is great! I was a little disappointed with the cleanliness of the property. There were baby diapers left in the bathroom upstairs, as well as food left in the kitchen cupboards. The items that were stated that I needed to pack and bring included paper products, however, these were provided. With a cleaning cost of $$$, I was surprised that I needed to strip beds and bring bedding down the stairs, empty dishwasher and clean the counters.
5.0
Aptos
Great little place on the beach. We had a wonderful stay and the weather was beautiful.
4.0
our stay was nice
our stay was nice. we had a hard time getting in the the lock box, The owner came right over and opened it. it was more us not the the box. I would stay again
5.0
Family Trip
Great week away!
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 R 8,258 per night. This rental is R 4,461 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Seaside Sanctuary - Beach Front Home on the "Island". 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 Seaside Sanctuary - Beach Front Home on the "Island" pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Seaside Sanctuary - Beach Front Home on the "Island"?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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