OCEAN VIEW - HILLSIDE SANCTUARY WITH THERAPEUTIC SWIM SPA
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
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
NO PETS (Including Service Animals. Sorry, we have allergies.) - NO SMOKING - NO PARTIES OR EVENTS
This sunny hillside 2 level home with ocean view is perfect for a weekend getaway or an extended sabbatical. The beautiful "ocean view", and manicured garden with gazebo, all come together to offer you the perfect escape. The swim spa is perfect for relaxing in the evening, or a therapeutic aqu massage any time. Our local beach is 0.8 of a mile away, and there are plenty of local attractions, and fine dining is close by.
The upper and lower decks are perfect for entertaining, BBQing, or watching the sunset. The back garden, with its beautiful plantings, and gazebo, are a perfect retreat for morning coffee or afternoon tea, or cocktails.
* ALL BEDDING, LINENS, AND BATH TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. (BEACH TOWELS NOT PROVIDED)
* FREE HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET
* WI-FI PRINTER AVAILABLE
* FREE UNLIMITED US PHONE CALLS
* OUTSIDE SECURITY CAMERAS INSTALLED FOR YOUR SAFETY
UPPER LEVEL INCLUDES:
The main LIVING ROOM area, which has an open floor plan with cathedral open beamed ceiling, and beautiful hand scraped solid white oak flooring. There is a 52-inch 4K HDTV, with Xfinity TV /DVR, a Blue Ray Disk player, and a Bluetooth Sound Bar to stream your music apps.
Forced air central heating, keeps the home cozy and warm in winter.
The modern GOURMET KITCHEN is equipped with all Viking appliances, and dishwasher. All cookware, cooking utensils, dishes, and silverware are provided. The dining area table seats up to 6 guests.
The upper deck has patio chairs for 6 guests, and a cocktail table. The BBQ grill is propane gas.
The MASTER BEDROOM, which is on the upper level, has a queen bed, walk-in closet, chest of drawers, and a sitting area, a vanity sink area, and full bathroom, with tub & shower combo.
DOWN STAIRS - "CAUTION", there are stairs leading from the Living Room to the lower level. If you have small children, it is suggested that you bring your own barrier /gate, as there is none provided.
LOWER LEVEL INCLUDES:
Bedroom 2 - has a queen bed, a full mirrored closet, chest of drawers, and a beautiful view of the garden, and a 24" Samsung HDTV, with Amazon Fire Stick for streaming.
Office - includes work desk, office chair, LAN cable for direct internet hook-up, wi-fi printer.
Access to the lower deck, garden, and Swim Spa are on the lower level, through the office.
DISCLAIMER: SECURITY CAMERAS – For your security, and the security of our property, there are Security Cameras located outside ONLY. Two cameras are located in the front of the house, facing the driveway and front door entry. One camera is on the lower deck, focused on the sliding glass door and gate entrance ONLY. These cameras are FIXED, and are not movable. We, not a "service", are the only ones that have direct access to the camera recording system. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.
Permit #241175
TOT Certificate # CO04422
This sunny hillside 2 level home with ocean view is perfect for a weekend getaway or an extended sabbatical. The beautiful "ocean view", and manicured garden with gazebo, all come together to offer you the perfect escape. The swim spa is perfect for relaxing in the evening, or a therapeutic aqu massage any time. Our local beach is 0.8 of a mile away, and there are plenty of local attractions, and fine dining is close by.
The upper and lower decks are perfect for entertaining, BBQing, or watching the sunset. The back garden, with its beautiful plantings, and gazebo, are a perfect retreat for morning coffee or afternoon tea, or cocktails.
* ALL BEDDING, LINENS, AND BATH TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. (BEACH TOWELS NOT PROVIDED)
* FREE HIGH SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET
* WI-FI PRINTER AVAILABLE
* FREE UNLIMITED US PHONE CALLS
* OUTSIDE SECURITY CAMERAS INSTALLED FOR YOUR SAFETY
UPPER LEVEL INCLUDES:
The main LIVING ROOM area, which has an open floor plan with cathedral open beamed ceiling, and beautiful hand scraped solid white oak flooring. There is a 52-inch 4K HDTV, with Xfinity TV /DVR, a Blue Ray Disk player, and a Bluetooth Sound Bar to stream your music apps.
Forced air central heating, keeps the home cozy and warm in winter.
The modern GOURMET KITCHEN is equipped with all Viking appliances, and dishwasher. All cookware, cooking utensils, dishes, and silverware are provided. The dining area table seats up to 6 guests.
The upper deck has patio chairs for 6 guests, and a cocktail table. The BBQ grill is propane gas.
The MASTER BEDROOM, which is on the upper level, has a queen bed, walk-in closet, chest of drawers, and a sitting area, a vanity sink area, and full bathroom, with tub & shower combo.
DOWN STAIRS - "CAUTION", there are stairs leading from the Living Room to the lower level. If you have small children, it is suggested that you bring your own barrier /gate, as there is none provided.
LOWER LEVEL INCLUDES:
Bedroom 2 - has a queen bed, a full mirrored closet, chest of drawers, and a beautiful view of the garden, and a 24" Samsung HDTV, with Amazon Fire Stick for streaming.
Office - includes work desk, office chair, LAN cable for direct internet hook-up, wi-fi printer.
Access to the lower deck, garden, and Swim Spa are on the lower level, through the office.
DISCLAIMER: SECURITY CAMERAS – For your security, and the security of our property, there are Security Cameras located outside ONLY. Two cameras are located in the front of the house, facing the driveway and front door entry. One camera is on the lower deck, focused on the sliding glass door and gate entrance ONLY. These cameras are FIXED, and are not movable. We, not a "service", are the only ones that have direct access to the camera recording system. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.
Permit #241175
TOT Certificate # CO04422
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Map of Rio Del Mar, CA
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
If there's such a thing as a 'Hosting Award', Michael Taravella should get one! His attention to detail in the description of his property gets even better before, during and after your stay. He is such a delight and so considerate to take the time to chat by phone before we arrived and made it easy to understand all aspects of the house. The house is so immaculate and set up like a 5-star resort where you can enjoy top of the line cooking appliances, utensils, bedding. etc. The location is great; easy getting to Santa Cruz, Capitola, etc. Thank you, Michael, for being so kind and communitive. Until we meet again, Barbara and Lisa
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed 5 nights, it was relaxing, quiet, and beautiful. Michael is very good at communication. He is always responsible my questions promptly. Love his swimming spa, we used almost every night.
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our time at this property and felt very comfortable. The spa was great and the host Michael was very responsive and easy to communicate with!
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay, it is a beautiful home. Close to the beach and Michael was great host.
10.0 / 10.0
The house is lovely and comfortable. Michael was awesome as a host to work with. Highly recommend! Definitely would go back.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great time with our friends. Great communication with the owner and we had everything we needed to make sour stay perfect.
10.0 / 10.0
Great vacation getaway
The rental is amazing. All the great amenities in rental and then some. Great ocean view. Centrally located so you are just a couple of miles from Capitola and Santa Cruz. Sea Cliff beach is beautiful. The communication with the owner was great. He made everything so easy and welcoming. We will definitely be returning for another vacation stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Comfortable place right near beaches
This place was very clean and comfortable. Great location, within walking distance of a beach, and a quick drive to other fun spots. The owner was very friendly and good with communication. The house is well stocked. The swim spa was really nice!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home
Very clean and comfortable home, close to beaches and Santa Cruz. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds. Wish we had more time- would have liked to enjoy the swim spa and the garden!
10.0 / 10.0
Weekend vacation
Very nice and cozy place. Everything is so organized. We're definitely will be back.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful calm and quiet property that is super clean and comfortable. It was a perfect escape.
This property is worth visiting again. It’s close to the beach, has a great jacuzzi and it was a perfect escape from my busy life.
10.0 / 10.0
This was our second stay at this property and we will definitely be going back on a yearly basis!
This property is one of a kind that I believe everybody should experience at one point during their adventures in this beautiful state of California! My family and I love the kitchen and how well stocked everything is and it makes cooking together as a family of very enjoyable experience!
The grounds put this property above and beyond any others! The swim spa is so therapeutic and relaxing at the end of the day that my brother and sister-in-law are planning to purchase one now!
10.0 / 10.0
Great Spot!
Spacious and clean 2 bedroom with lots of light and well stocked kitchen. Michael was great and took the time to walk me through check in and check out procedures. We enjoyed our stay and would love to go back!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely house, enjoyable stay
This house in Aptos was just the right size and configuration for the four of us, with a master bedroom and the living areas all on one floor. One of our party has mobility problems, so we gave him and his wife the master suite while the two of us took the downstairs bedroom, bathroom and study. The kitchen was very well equipped, and we were able to cook meals without having to buy any extra kitchen gear, or sauces and spices, for that matter. The house is in a quiet neighborhood, about 3miles from Capitola and 10 from Santa Cruz, and has a good supermarket withing a five minute drive. Also two good restaurants, Sanderlings at the Seascape Resort, and Palapas, a Mexican restaurant, across the street from the Seascape. Anyway, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and will return at some point...
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay
Beautiful property, very quiet, relaxing and everything we needed was at hand or easily accessible nearby. Michael was very communicative and directions for the stay were very clear.
10.0 / 10.0
The best stay ever!!!!
This property was the best out family has ever stayed in!! Comfortable home, very clean and organized. The spa was very enjoyable too!!! The location had convenient access to the beach and restaurants. We are definitely coming back☀️
10.0 / 10.0
Clean, beautiful home
Beautiful home and location. The swim spa was a wonderful bonus. Thank you for sharing your home!
10.0 / 10.0
Great home!
This was a great home base for a young family. We enjoyed beach time (go to rio Del Mar state beach. Close and kid friendly), went to the boardwalk, did roaring camp train park, and even did a day in Monterey! This was a great central location for anything we wanted to do. The house was super clean, had everything we could have needed, and the swim spa was an awesome way to unwind after busy, fun-filled days. Thanks for the fun family memories!
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay and communication
We had a great stay!! The property manager was very communicative and was very helpful!! We had a great time!!
10.0 / 10.0
A Gem!
Michael's home was just as described and the location was perfect for our little family getaway! He has a spectacular view from the moment you step into his home and the place was spotless! His kitchen is stocked with everything you need for cooking, including oils, spices, etc. He even has foil, Ziploc baggies, and all those extras that other properties sometimes lack. His appliances are top of the line, too! We enjoyed opening up the sliding glass door in the dining/living room area, to enjoy the nice breeze. The showers had wonderful pressure, the furniture and beds were all comfortable, and having the swim spa was such an added bonus! Michael is a man after my own heart, with having everything labeled and clearly organized to make it easy to know where things are located and how he would like things left when it was time to check-out. He truly cares about his home and wants his guests to care also, which is admirable. Talking with him on the phone was pleasant and he was so informative about a very lovely beach that was just down the hill from his home. My sister, kids, and I had the most wonderful beach day at this beach and it seriously only took us 3 minutes to get there in our car from his driveway! We would definitely stay at Michael's lovely home again!
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic
Beautiful home with everything we needed to enhance our stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Very well stocked and comfortable
This house was a great base from which to explore. The kitchen was incredibly well stocked with both pantry items, condiments and small appliances. The owner’s directions were very clear, and the swim spa (think Michael Phelps) was pretty fun. (I wish I’d brought a kick board!)
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Home Away from Home
This is the perfect home away from home. We were so comfortable seeing how clean, well cared for, and nicely appointed Michael’s Aptos home is. Michael is a generous and thoughtful host as well. We had a wonderful stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Home away from home
Michael's home was even more lovely than expected. The impeccable attention to detail made our stay a delight. Highly recommended! !
10.0 / 10.0
A+++
This home and location was amazing. This home was extremely clean and the owner was very accommodating. I would highly recommended this location to anyone as we cannot wait to stay again
10.0 / 10.0
We had an Amazing experience!!!
The property owner made it our stay such a great experience. The place is so nice and close to shops, beaches and highways. We would definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
As expected
We got immediate confirmation, checkin was a breeze, owner responsive with questions. House was clean, location was 20 min walk to the local beach. The hot tub was great. Kitchen fully stocked with everything, We cooked each night. We love this area, it was a wonderful getaway for our family. Thank you Michael.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely place for a staycation!
Amazing experience! This property was our home away from home for a few days in February when my kids and I decided that we needed a staycation. The house is even better in person! It was very bright, clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The kitchen was large and well stocked with everything we needed. I cooked the whole time I was there and I'm not even someone who is very fond of cooking! :) The bathrooms were very clean and had convenient hand-held shower heads with great water pressure. Plenty of entertainment both inside (smart TVs) and outside (two levels of outdoor space/decks and the garden and swim spa were spectacular!) the house. We also had a great time hiking at Nisene state park and visiting nearby beaches (try Hidden Beach Park: kids can play at the play structure and then you can walk down the path right to the beach). Michael, the home owner, is very friendly and helpful. Overall, a great staycation in Aptos!
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome house with beautiful garden and spa
We planned this stay-cation to get away a little. This beautiful house did not disappoint. There is a beautiful garden (perfect for meditation) and a spa which kids enjoyed a lot. The house is tastefully decorated. The upstairs deck/kitchen/drawing room was perfect for me and my hunby to hang out and kids had fun having the whole lower floor to themselves. Beach is less than a mile away and is a nice walk.
10.0 / 10.0
Phenomenal location, amazing amenities!!
Great location in Aptos, such a quiet serene place. Michael is an amazing host with all the amenities you need. The house is so functional and the view is amazing. We had a wonderful time and I cannot wait to come again.
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous weekend getaway
Lovely property within driving distance of many beaches. Great manager who was easily accessible and very responsive.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Aptos Getaway!
Everything was perfect! Close to beaches, local activities, restaurants. The house Is immaculate and very well stocked. Wonderful kitchen, patio, swim spa, and garden.
10.0 / 10.0
Long Weekend in Aptos
The house was cozy and well equipped. It was close to golfing and the beach. The large jacuzzi was nice to warm up in after a long fun day. Great view and overall a great place to stay!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Most excellent stay
Well enjoyed, comfortable home good location
10.0 / 10.0
Great Weekend Get-away
We had a wonderful time and enjoyed our stay alot. Everything is as listed. Very clean and the kitchen has all things you need to prepare a great meal!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful weekend in Aptos
Michael's home is wonderful, clean and welcoming. There was enough space in the house for our family of 4. The kitchen is very well stocked. We spent most of Saturday hanging out at the house. Hot tub is very large and very clean. Both days my wife and I ran to the beach, a mile away. Very nice neighborhood with groceries and take-out places close by.
10.0 / 10.0
Romantic and relaxing getaway
Beautiful house in Aptos with great deck, large hot tub, and inviting garden. Easy access to beach and redwoods. Michael was wonderful to work with, and very reassuring to rent from during COVID. We had to stay inside the last day due to smoke from nearby fires, and felt lucky to have such a lovely shelter. Could easily have accommodated a other couple or our college age children, but appreciated the time to ourselves. Highly recommended.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing Weekend getaway
This home was lovely. The location was perfect (.8 miles from “Beer Can Beach” and 2 miles from aril Del Mar beach).
The house was exceptionally clean when we arrived. The towels were clean and smelled great. As did the linens, and extra pillows. The home itself was beautiful, airy and very organized. It was cozy and It was like being in our own home. The beach theme/vibe extended throughout the entire home. Our daughter loved the garden and swim spa.
Michael, the home owner, was friendly and was Amazing to communicate with. Whenever we had a question, he responded within the same day, if not with the hour of our inquiry. He was as warm and friendly as his home.
We will definitely stay here again when we visit Aptos/Rio Del Mar.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home in a beautiful part of California
This is a lovely home. Kitchen has everything you could want. Beautiful backyard with large hot tub. We had a windrystsy.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful getaway at the coast
This house is even nicer than the photos suggest and was perfect for our family of three! The location in Aptos was super convenient to the beach, a grocery store, drugstore, coffee shop, and restaurants. The kitchen was well-stocked with pots, pans, and helpful items like salt, pepper, cooking oil and more. We enjoyed preparing meals on the induction cooktop and watching Netflix on the TV. The nine-year-old spent hours in the swim spa -- it really made his vacation! The beds were comfortable, and everything was clean. Appreciated the clear communication from owner Michael. Would not hesitate to return again!
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 $450 per night. This rental is $3 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at OCEAN VIEW - HILLSIDE SANCTUARY WITH THERAPEUTIC SWIM SPA. 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 OCEAN VIEW - HILLSIDE SANCTUARY WITH THERAPEUTIC SWIM SPA pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at OCEAN VIEW - HILLSIDE SANCTUARY WITH THERAPEUTIC SWIM SPA?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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