Beach home just a few steps away from Rio Del Mar Beach!

8.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(34 Ratings)

House in Rio Del Mar, CA

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

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

About this house rental

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Now is your chance to stay in a great two bedroom two bath home priced at a reasonable rate without missing out on the great amenities and opportunities a vacation rental has to offer. Just off the front door is a large deck with a full patio table and chairs to seat four. Great views of Aptos and Rio Del Mar Beach. On the first floor there is a full bathroom with a newly remodeled bathroom and bedroom with a full sliding door giving you additional access from this room directly to the deck. Both bedrooms and stairway have plush carpeting and the remainder of the house has new Pergo style hardwood floors. There are fantastic vaulted ceilings as well as stainless steel appliances and beautifully crafted white kitchen cabinets. There is an additional patio just off of the kitchen as well.

Please ask for Holiday rates and minimum stay requirements.

*This vacation rental does not have a BBQ**

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

40.1 mi

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Beach home just a few steps away from Rio Del Mar Beach!

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8.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(34 Ratings)

House in Rio Del Mar, CA

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

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

About this house 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

40.1 mi

Ratings and reviews

8.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(34 Ratings)

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unhappy the property was not as described. The windows were dirty and the view was not as shown in the pictures

6.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Great location. Walking distance from the beach and amenities. Can't fault it, really good. However, the property feels outdated, had an 80s vibe, and on arrival it smelled musty. Kitchen area was well equipped, but one of the bedrooms could do with some storage space and a mirror, as we struggled with storage. Bathrooms were fine, but again in need of modernising especially the showers. We enjoyed our stay but, unfortunately didn't match our expectations as we were expecting a little luxury as it wasn't cheap.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2024

The house is nice and quirky. However finding the entrance and opening of the sliding door was challenging. It is pity that the nice big terrace is not adjacent to the living room and we couldn’t use the balcony by the kitchen due to the overgrowth of the giant ferns 😅

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

The house was in a perfect location - walk to the beach, morning coffee and breakfast.

4.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

The lower level smelled of mildew & mold The lower level bed was poor. I fell through the bed & I weigh 115 lbs There were only a few towels & wash cloths & they were of poor quality. One person slept on the uncomfortable sofa because the odor was so bad downstairs There was blood on a blanket

6.0 / 10.0

May 2023

This property was close to the beach, but very poorly laid out. You went up a flight of stairs to reach the deck, which is where the main entrance was. Then you entered on the lower floor, which is where there was a bedroom and tiny bathroom, and you had to walk up narrow stairs to the next floor to reach the living area. The furniture was not particularly comfortable, but there was a nice kitchen. Temperature regulation was a problem; the bottom bedroom tended to be much colder than upstairs, and the entire living space was quite musty-smelling. We had to leave the windows open to get that smell out of the house, which tended to make it pretty cool inside. That being said, it did meet our needs.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2023

This place is pretty much as advertised. The only down side was that there is only one uncomfortable small couch to sit on in the livingroom, the other option is to sit at the diningroom table. If you are a young couple on the go and not spending much time here other than to cook, eat and sleep, this place is great.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Overall the stay was just what we needed! The house upon arrival was a little dirty so we did have to clean and for peace of mind wash all the linens provided. However, when I notified the property managers they were amazing in getting us what we needed. The homeowner has lots of no sand in the house signs so make sure to utilize the hose next to the first landing of the stairs. Aptos is a Gem and we definitely will be using Bailey Property Management again in the future. Make sure to go to the Aquarium and El Cantaro for lunch! If you like local beers and good food in Aptos we came to love a new establishment called Churchill & Beers Happy Beaching!

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful beach house for my family for the weekend. We were tucked away from the noise but an easy walk to the beach. Beds were comfortalbe, house was very clean and property management company was very friendy and helpful. 100 % reccommend to other guests.

4.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Place was ok but not very clean and up to date

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Everything was ready when we arrived. Short walk to the beach for sunrises and sunsets. Good walking paths once you get to the beach, even for a walker! Glad there were Duna's. Tub/ shower bathroom could use grab bars

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The staff was very helpful especially with our initial arrival questions.The overall house was very close to the beach which we walked along for over a mile in both directions. House was in good order, very clean.There were a lot of stairs to claim to first level then to get to main floor.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Very good location, close to the beach, quiet neighborhood. Nice property, spacious and clean. Kitchen is equipped with everything that is needed for a short stay. Great heater, works very quick, the nights were chilly, but heater helped a lot. The only thing that was not very good is that the water in the master bathroom sink drains very slowly. Overall is very good, highly recommended.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Convenient and quiet spot walking distance to the beach. Perfect spot to relax away from the hustle bustle of the touristy downtowns of Santa Cruz and Capitola.

6.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

This location is perfect. So close to the beach and walking path. We were disappointed in the photos and felt misled that the deck was off of the kitchen. In reality the deck is off of the downstairs bedroom there’s no place to sit outside during a meal unless you walk downstairs with all your food and drinks and sit on the deck. The carpets are very old and need replacement. The beds were sub comfortable. The neighbors across the street had a huge group and were parting until 1AM. The downstairs bathroom is very very small. The downstairs room also smelled very “damp”. Most of the pots and pans need replacement. The best part about this place is the large upstairs bathroom and it location, everything else needs improvement!

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

The property is located in a great area if you're interested in spending time at the beach as it's just a short walk away on a dirt path. We loved walking along the ocean path and checking out the pier and the concrete ship. The property is also very close to Capitola (a new favorite town) and Santa Cruz so there are lots of things to do in this area. The kitchen is very nice and well equipped. The rest of the house is a little dated and although quaint, the furniture could be updated and better configured. The living room has only 1 long couch (that isn't very comfortable) and a larger glass/metal dining table and a glass/metal coffee table. As we were a family of 4 (including 2 teenagers), three people could sit on the couch and 1 always had to sit at a hard chair at the table. I would reconfigure the room allowing for a smaller couch and a few comfortable chairs and a more comfortable table that wasn't as large or could be expanded. This may not be important to many people but I walk into every room thinking about how I can improve it so take my feedback with a grain of salt. Aside from the above, my only real complaint was in booking. When I booked, it said the only additional fee was a cleaning fee and booking fee. Linens and everything were included according to the VRBO site. However, upon booking, a linen fee of $160 was added. I emailed the management company and they said they would credit back the linen fee if I brought my own which we did as I thought paying $160 for sheets on the bed was a little steep and unnecessary. I think it's pretty normal to expect sheets on the bed. I'm glad we brought our own as there were no extra sheets and minimal towels (4 total). I'm not trying to be negative but others may want to bring extra towels and also take the linen fee into consideration. Overall, we had a very nice stay and the location was really perfect for us as there was so much to do. In fact, one of my favorite activities was an awesome hike in Aptos across from the grocery store at the top of the hill. There were plenty of redwoods and it was so close.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Great location and quiet street.

Great location and quiet street.

The place would be even better if the following improvements were made: - Install a nice window with a view in the living room/kitchen area. - Remove ir repoace the carpet.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Excellent Property for a Beach stay

Excellent Property for a Beach stay

We are very familiar with the area with having a large family reunion for several generations at Sea Cliff. The location was perfect for walking to the beach. We found the check in and out process with the management company extremely quick having signed the contract before our visit, in/out less then several minutes and the property is near by. The property met all expectations and can recommend and we hope to rent again. Only issue to note is the poor water pressure in the larger upstairs bathroom, but that was expected based on the previous reviews posted and is not unusual for beach properties.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Mountain Biking Trip

Mountain Biking Trip

Great spot near trails. Clean and comfortable.

4.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Great Marketing

Great Marketing

Nice location, but a lack of cleanliness made the trip less enjoyable.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Golf reunion

Golf reunion

Property was as advertised. Great location! Rental staff extremely easy to work with. Only drawback was upstairs shower pressure

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

Great place and location

Great place and location

We really enjoyed the property inside and out. It is very conveniently located close to the beach and restaurants.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Excellent location

Excellent location

Excellent location, just a short walk to the beach. Nice neighborhood. Amenities were basic. No dressers in rooms and closets had mattresses in them, so we lived out of suitcases for the trip. There was a serious ant problem on the top floor in kitchen and bedroom (no trash or food left out), so that was a pain. The stay was pleasant and worth it for the location alone.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Fun beach place

Fun beach place

We had a great time walking to the beach! It was nice to be a quick drive to parks, ice cream, and great restaurants. I definitely recommend this place!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Nice cozy house

Nice cozy house

Great location, walkable distance to the beach, good parking lot. Generally we like it a lot. Two things to notice though: 1. Small ants tried to eat my food. Everything should go to the fridge or sealed bag. 2. Furnace is loud and old thermostat makes it on in off very often.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2021

Gorgeous

Gorgeous

This was perfect for my family stay at the beach. Excellent value also.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2021

A Short walk to the beach

A Short walk to the beach

A Short walk to the beach.

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2020

Adorable house jn a great location! The

Adorable house jn a great location! The

This was a great house for myself, my daughter and her friend. It was so cute and in a great little neighborhood. The property management company was really amazing, we even extended our stay an extra night and they were so helpful. Would definitely go back!

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2020

Great location

Great location

We had a great time during our stay. The house was spacious and slept 4 adults comfortably. We found the supplies in the kitchen to be more than enough but did struggle with the TV the one night we tried to watch it (no batteries in the remotes). We loved hanging out on the patio which doesn’t have a view of the beach but does have a view of a little river. The beach is less than a five minute walk away using the bike path. We had a great time and would definitely recommend it!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2020

Nice get away

Nice get away

We had a good experience. The house was conveniently located just a short walk from the beach and the neighborhood was quiet. Nice place for a family vacation.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2019

No TV

No TV

The television did not work. We were not there except in the evening when we could not contact anyone.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2018

Clean, nicely appointed space. Useful kitchen and well stocked.

Clean, nicely appointed space. Useful kitchen and well stocked.

Enjoyed relaxing in the home, farmer’s market at Cabrillo College, Gayle’s Bakery, short walk to the beach to enjoy reading and a nap.

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2018

Great location, lacking amenities

Great location, lacking amenities

The location of the place was perfect. Walking distance from the ocean. When it came to wanting to cook in the kitchen... that was a different story. We love to cook and bake even though we are on vacation and we were not really able to do that. There was only one knife (that was daul), no bottle or can opener, and the refrigerator was not cold like a normal refrigerator. There were plenty of chop sticks, but no wine glasses? I understand some people might not drink, but when renting a place, I feel like this is something that is present. I did have a question when it comes to the futon. If you offer it to be used, but there are no extra sheets to put on it, how can you offer it to be used? I feel like this is a more negative response than positive. We did make the best of our situation and had a good time. For future renting we would recommend upgrading your amenities or at least note it's not a fully equipped kitchen. Thank you for your time and effort reading our review. As well as offering your place to others. We do appreciate it.

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 7,990 per night. This rental is R 2,176 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beach home just a few steps away from Rio Del Mar Beach!. 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 Beach home just a few steps away from Rio Del Mar Beach! pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Beach home just a few steps away from Rio Del Mar Beach!?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Rio Del Mar, CA

Nearby attractions

Beach home just a few steps away from Rio Del Mar Beach!

House in Rio Del Mar, CA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Rio Del Mar, CA

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Beach home just a few steps away from Rio Del Mar Beach! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Beach home just a few steps away from Rio Del Mar Beach!?

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