This house was perfect for us. Having 2 separate living areas was great. The kids could have their own space and not be bothered by adults. The view from the deck was great. We would definitely stay here again.

This place is amazing, with sweeping views, tons of natural light and lots of space for a big family. The surrounding trees are also really lovely, it feels like you are in a luxury tree house. Our only disappointment was the traffic noise. We hadn't realized how close it was to the freeway. You can't see it at all, but you will hear it.

If you are wondering whether to book a stay at this Aptos home, the answer should be "Yes"! We were 6 adults in our 40s and 50s traveling together for a birthday, and were so pleased with the property. First, the location is perfect--about a 3 minute drive to the beach, less than 10 minutes to groceries, coffee, restaurants; 15 minutes to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk; 30 minutes to Monterey. The house itself is beautiful--we loved the art, the views from EVERY window (including in all of the bedrooms), the decks, the double living rooms, and an amazing kitchen with more than you could possibly need for cooking. That kitchen really is a big deal--not only is it roomy and beautiful with great views, but it is ready for groups like ours that want to cook together. The bedrooms are spread out so that everyone has privacy, and everyone has their own bathroom. Even the neighborhood where this house is located is idyllic with other lovely yards and homes, and a great feel. I will not hesitate to book Jody's house again in the future. It was a truly unique and lovely home that was great both as a jumping off point to local attractions, as well as to hunker down and enjoy time with family and friends.

The property had great space for us and our adult children to spend time together at the kitchen table, living room, decks, and using the bocce ball court, and also allowed separation with the 2 BR/2bath, and living room downstairs for the kids to play video games and watch TV. The location was a 10 min walk to the beach, and 15 min drive to Capitola and Santa Cruz, and close to Hwy 1 to go to Henry Cowell State park. The house had great kitchen and supplies for cooking and having a few drinks. My only suggestion would be for maybe a new beds. Beds were really soft, so didn't sleep well. With new mattress, I would stay here again and highly recommend this property. Thanks for the making our vacation great. P&T Smith from Nebraska.

Rented this house to spend time with family. Plenty of room, kitchen was great for fixing big meals. This place has a killer view!

We loved staying here! The house was great, comfortable enough for our family reunion. The beach was a short walk away. Lovely view from the upper deck. Kitchen was very well equipped with everything needed. Kids were entertained by the various board games and loved the beach equipment in the garage. Would definitely consider staying here again.

This house was absolutely perfect for our family of 5 vacation! I have never felt more at home while staying at a rental home! The views from every room were stunning. Very close to the beach!

This property has the best view of the ocean through a lush green valley of trees and floral decor surrounding this beautiful home. You get early morning fog at times that whips through this little valley to the ocean, what a view that is. This home has so much space for a family of 8, it’s truly a gem for a great family getaway. Plenty of amenities with a fire pit, BBQ and a bocce ball/corn hole in the upper green lush landscape area plus board games for any age. This is the one for a great vacation.

This is a beautiful home and lovely property. We brought two families together and the house was more than accommodating. Close to the beach, markets, coffee shops, etc. Definitely book this place if you are considering it.

The house is incredibly comfortable and everything presented in the listing is accurate. We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 night stay and felt completely relaxed when we left. Had a couple of text communications with renters. They responded in a timely manner. We would definitely stay here again.

Had everything we needed. Great location.

We love this house! We had family come from out of town to stay and the beach house was just perfect. Fantastic kitchen for cooking family meals, great living room spaces and massive table for playing games. Stunning views, lots of amenities and cozy bedrooms make for a premier stay. The built in bocci ball court was a great hit as well. I can not recommend this property enough for a relaxing weekend or sharing with friends and family!

Our family had the greatest time at this house for our 1st vacation of the summer! Beach is super close to the house, never had any issues parking at the beach either. Home has all the amenities needed and then some! House was very clean and spacious as well. Loved the views from the deck too! We most definitely would stay here again!

We love this house! We had family come from out of town to stay and the beach house was just perfect. Fantastic kitchen for cooking family meals, great living room spaces and massive table for playing games. Stunning views, lots of amenities and cozy bedrooms make for a premier stay. The built in bocci ball court was a great hit as well. I can not recommend this property enough for a relaxing weekend or sharing with friends and family!

Home was newer and updated and very spacious. 2 separate floors with separate living rooms and both with balconies to take in the view. Bocce court was appreciated as we always enjoy that game. Note that the driveway is very very long and very very steep. It's a challenge getting a large vehicle up and turned around. You can't back down the drive. also, you don't want to walk it unless you are in great shape. Given that we would rent this home again as it's comfortable for 3 couples to stay with the 3 bedrooms and multiple living areas.

The property shown in pictures is true! Communication with the owner was very easy. Loved that the house had needed paper items. Neighborhood very nice and friendly. We truly enjoyed our time. We would recommend this house to anyone!!!

Everything was incredible about this property. The view, the location, the house itself. Would definitely stay here again!! Cannot recommend it enough!

Three bedrooms with three and a half baths- perfect for everyone to gather or have privacy

We truly enjoyed our stay, despite the storm. The house was very clean and well stocked. Family of 6 adults and 2 children, plenty of space to relax, very comfortable. Our host was accommodating, and helpful even arranged for flash lights in case we lost power.

This home was perfect for our guys weekend. It was spacious and had plenty of common and private areas. Kitchen was large and updated. Loved hanging out in Great Room, chatting and admiring the views. Place was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Walking distance to local restaurants, and Forrest of Nisene Marks trail network was key. House had great Beach house feel. Definitely will book again.

Every room and deck face the ocean and you can hear the waves too! We had a 15 month baby and the baby gate that was provided to block access to the downstairs worked perfectly! Instructions that were given were great and once there, a large binder provided even more info. The walk down the driveway was not an option for the 71 year old, but other members of the family could do it. We enjoyed our stay so much. The owner did text me when we arrived to let me know one of the toilets may run too much, but I had just one issue when we first arrived and that was all. Well-stocked kitchen. Since we had our Thanksgiving feast there, we did have to run to the store for a few spices, but there was a lot that was supplied. We loved it!

Celebrated our 8th annual girls' trip at this wonderful and spacious home in the Rio Del Mar Beach neighborhood. The home was clean, very well stocked (did a lot of cooking and don't think we were missing anything), NICE appliances, comfortable beds, awesome decks, and beautiful views of the ocean. We enjoyed the 10-minute walk to the beach, and the beach itself was very long and deep and not crowded, even on a beautiful weekend in October. I will definitely try to book it again.

We had a wonderful stay at Rio del Mar. The house is beautiful, very clean, and has everything you need to enjoy the area, including a great view and a very well appointed kitchen. They go above and beyond with amenities.

This property was much better in-person, than the pictures showed online!! My entire group of six adults (30+) was blown away by the location at the top of a private long driveway, cleanliness, quiet neighborhood, and views this property provided. Not to mention how convenient restaurants, golf, shops, and beach activities were. We were pleasantly surprised, as we all felt the pictures online did not do this property justice. The house is very modern and updated throughout. My entire group said they'd rent this property again if/when we return to the area. We played Pebble Beach and enjoyed Monterey, which were only about an hour drive south, and also ventured into Santa Cruz to check out some local eateries and tourist spots. All-in-all it was an excellent stay! Thank you to our host, Jody!

To put it simply the house is stunning!! The view is amazing and just perfectly situated for a nice and relaxing weekend with friends! Jody the owner was so responsive when I had a question and it made my guests and I feel even more confident during our stay. We all plan on returning in the future. Thanks again Jody!

Our family of 8 stayed at this lovely home near the beach. It was fantastic! Upscale home with beautiful landscaping and bocci ball, gorgeous ocean views and luxury living

Had everything we needed. Close enough to walk to beach, but we drove because it is a little far to carry everything, plus it’s an uphill walk back. Beach was big and not crowded

Great view, spacious for plenty of family. Great gaming area outside with a coastal atmosphere of trees and shade. Lower section great for BBQing and lounging in the hammock. Best place ever!

Gorgeous house with tons of space and beautiful views of the ocean. Quiet home on a quiet street in a lovely neighborhood. We had a great time and would stay here again. If you do, make sure you get breakfast at the Pixie Deli, it’s not to be missed!

Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home. The location was perfect, and the morning view was stunning. We enjoyed our trip.

This house was just about perfect for my family to spend a week of home school/work and enjoy the outdoors as well. 10 minute walk to the beach (14 minutes back because of the hill but it’s not bad.) The kitchen was super nice and well stocked. Very clean. The views and decks were amazing. Loved watching hummingbirds flitting amongst the lavender from the deck. A nice selection of games and movies. Bocce ball and cornhole, boogie board and beach gear. Just really nicely set up with everything you need. Great WiFi for zooming into school and work. Cell service with sprint and AT&T was fine. Lots of room for everyone to have their space. The one thing I would have really appreciated was at least one king bed. The bedrooms are all plenty big enough. I hope next time it’s time to replace a mattress this feature is added. If you have a chance, while in the area, visit Point Lobos, which is about 40 minutes away and is one of the most beautiful and unique natural places on earth.

The house and location exceeded our expectations. Beautiful spacious home with a fantastic view and at night you could hear the waves crashing. The kitchen and living room area are ample and large size perfect for entertaining.