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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8232 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Aptos, CA

Rio Del Mar Beach7 min walk
Seacliff State Beach19 min walk
Seascape Golf Club3 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)88 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The house is very well equipped, you don't need to bring anything there except food, very good contact with the company ...

Mark S.

Sep 15, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

Casa Rio Del Mar

VR PERMIT # 181054

Welcome to Casa Rio Del Mar! This 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home is located in the heart of Rio Del Mar in Aptos, and is just 4 houses from the beach path leading down to Rio Del Mar Beach (less than a 5 minute walk!). You can take a beautiful 10-15 minute walk down to the Esplanade at Rio Del Mar for lunch, dinner or a gorgeous sunset beach stroll!

Casa Rio Del Mar has a dramatic 2 story entrance – the light filled home will welcome you immediately upon arrival! The downstairs level features a large and open living room and dining area, connected to the kitchen. Down the hall are 2 bedrooms, both with queen beds, and a shared bathroom with Shower/Tub combo. The garage is available for parking a vehicle, and also houses the washer and dryer.

Enter upstairs to the reading nook; this quiet seating area is perfect for curling up with a good book! Attached is the Great Room – a massive Family/Entertainment room with a Smart TV, Kitchen and Bar, wood burning fireplace, tons of comfortable seating, and a deck with a grill and outdoor seating. Upstairs also features the Master Bathroom and the Master Bedroom with a King sized bed, and private terrace.

Additional Pet fees do apply, per pet. Dogs must not exceed 45lbs and must be more than 1 year old. If you feel your situation regarding your pet warrants reconsideration of these guidelines, please contact the Beachnest office.

Property manager

Reservations

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Maximum 3 Pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Aptos

This holiday home is located in Aptos. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting.

Aptos, CA

What's nearby

Rio Del Mar Beach - 7 min walk
Seacliff State Beach - 19 min walk
Seascape Golf Club - 3 min drive
Cabrillo College - 4 min drive
New Brighton State Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

Gilroy Station - 40 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
‪Parish Publick House - ‬2 min drive
‪Venus Pie Trap - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Rio Del Mar pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Rio Del Mar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Rio Del Mar?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Rio Del Mar located?

Situated in Aptos, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Rio Del Mar Beach and Seacliff State Beach. Beer Can Beach and Seascape Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

15 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, clean place, very well equipped.

The house is very well equipped, you don't need to bring anything there except food, very good contact with the company renting the house. Five STAR!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G., Los Angeles

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home!

Great place! Came with our family and had an awesome time! Great communication with the owners too!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

koorosh n.

29 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Enjoyable stay despite...

Great location, 5 minutes walk to the beach. Minor issues with cleanliness, required cleaning after arrival. Dishwasher was not cleaning properly, had to wash dishes by hand..

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keeli M.

21 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Spring break trip 2023

Amazing place to stay! We had 8 people in our party and we were so comfortable. Close to the beach in a private neighborhood. House is very well stalked. Thank you we will definitely be booking again. P.s Communication with them was prompt and answered all questions. Definitely a 10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla L.

11 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We truly enjoyed our visit. They only complaint would be the kitchen. It’s small and we cooked a lot

We rented in Aptos to be nearer our daughter and son-in-law in Monterey. We are usually in Cambria. The rental process was very smooth. When we waffled on whether or not to stay for New Years, the owner was very understanding.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

8 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can't ask for more it's awesome

Great location. Great house in a quite neighborhood. Perfect for my needs and will rent once a yr when my inlaws are in town. Please see if there is an issue with the dishwasher, I didn't use it but this year and last year it beeps every 5min and I dont know how to turn it off.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Joan G.

1 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large comfortable home on bluff above beach

Very clean. Nice neighborhood for walking. Very comfortable beds. Convenient to have washer-dryer and space for three cars. Trail to beach is close by but challenging with young children and beach gear. Comfortable living room and upstairs great room, with plexiglass on upper railing for child safety. Pellet BBQ and outdoor table on level above kitchen was a bit challenging. Kitchen very poorly stocked—few bowls, glasses, and pots and pans; we ended up buying paper plates rather than using the heavy plates. Prefer beach level location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary w., Salinas Ca

17 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five Star Review

We are locals (30 miles away) who needed a place to stay while our floors were being refinished. Wonderful stay all around. We will return when we need a place to stay for the next phase of our remodel. Highly recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

21 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

Home was perfect for a family vacation. Plenty of room to spread out. Upstairs family room was spacious. A short walk to the beach in a very quiet neighborhood. My 4 year old grandson was in his glory. His last words as we were leaving: “I’m going to miss this place!”

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Heather O.

28 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Aptos vacation

We had a wonderful holiday in Aptos with our family of 3 young men. The location is very close to the beach and the house had plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Plenty of seating and one giant TV that allowed for fun family movie nights. Will return again next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

29 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Thanksgiving

Great location for all of us, ages 19 to 79! Walkable to the beach. Home had a great bonus room upstairs that was a perfect gathering place!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

3 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Wonderful property. Beds could use some updating in the first floor bedrooms.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

31 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Nice. Clean and comfy.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

27 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rio Del Mar

Great location, clean quiet block from beach etc. Couple things in kitchen did not work, garbage disposal, couple burners on stove and no chips for electric grill which you need. Remember to bring in garbage bags, ziplocks, etc if cooking. Overall was really nice!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

17 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

great :)

this is a spacious clean and bright home perfect for us and our friends with young children. close to the beach and nisene marks.. 2 kitchens is a great idea but they are sparsely appointed. plenty of plates, but bring your own cooking supplies and salt, pepper, spices, oil, if you wanna really use them.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Stephanie D.

24 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dated but roomy

So much room for our family! Beautiful neighborhood and a short but strenuous walk to the beach. The house is very dated especially the kitchen, but worked out grear for us!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nichole G.

1 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great gathering space, close to beach!

Had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the upstairs space with friends!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

17 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aptos family time

We really appreciated the amenities not only the great smelling sheets and towels, but the kitchen supplies and things special for COVID19 (masks, sanitizer, etc.). Mostly loved finding such a special place to get out of the Bay Area and to the beach for the weekend away. Grocery shopping nearby. Plenty of kitchen gadgets, wine glasses and a wonderful barbeque. Tons of things for the kids to play with, books and the TV/internet situation was turn key and ready to go. So great after a long drive with toddlers to get there! Small things for the older set is that that main living space is upstairs so get your steps in. The garden area is very well taken care of. Maybe in the summer there will be a dining set on the porch upstairs. The walkway to the beach is rather washed out so we went down to the beach, but then sent the younger ones back for the car to come and get us. Nice walk down and back to the Pixie market for a beer and visit with friends outdoors. Restrooms on the beach at Rio Del Mar great as local restaurant restrooms are still closed. House and layout was perfect for our family and more bedding than we expected. Beach chairs in the closet. Tons of beach towels and a bag of firewood for one night in the upstairs loft was appreciated. We also used the gas fireplace downstairs. 2 fully stocked kitchens and a bar area that seats 7-8 upstairs. We used the washer and dryer and had soap pods for it and both of the dishwashers. Hope to be able to spend a week there again in the summer.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

20 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay in Aptos home near beach

Roomy, warm house just a 5 mins walk from our favorite beach in Aptos. We stayed here with our 4 children and had plenty of room, lots of peace and quiet, modern amenities (Netflix, etc) and just a short walk to a beautiful (and doggy friendly) beach. Would love to stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Galen W.

3 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Neat House, Close to the Beach

The house is great for getting together with family, it has a neat set up with two kitchens. It is definitely a short walk to the beach down a path, only takes about 5 minutes. The path is a bit steep but we took a double stoller down Property manager was great, answered questions I had and was very understanding when we were a little late to leave after a car problem.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jean N.

18 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy Get Away

Great location! Short 5-10 minute walk to the beach! Our group of 8 slept very comfortably in this large house. There were plenty of pillows, blankets, and linen if we needed extras. We loved the open floor plan and that there were two separate living areas and the additional kitchen upstairs. The house had a lot of natural light which was really nice. The only complaint we have was that we wish there were nonstick pans as it was difficult cooking some meals since they kept sticking to the pans. Other than that, we had a great time and wish we could have extended our stay longer. Even the little fur babies we brought enjoyed their stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

4 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would stay again!

Property listing was accurate. Enough sleeping and seating space for our group. Perfect location in Aptos. Quick drive into town for groceries. Quick drive or walk access to beaches. Two minor issues which were addressed with management. Garbage is on Friday morning, not Thursday morning as listed. Downstairs oven did not work during our stay. Otherwise all went great and we would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Carolyn J.

20 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Beach access

Was disappointed that getting to the beach was so difficult. Had to go to another beach

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O.

19 Sept 2018

Casa Rio Del Mar

This is a very spacious and gracious home in a quiet neighborhood with a short walk to the nearby clean and uncrowded beach. The house was spotlessly clean and the kitchens, both upstairs and downstairs, were supplied with everything necessary for those who wish to cook meals and the outdoor eating area is lovely. The owners have thought of everything to make the stay so comfortable...window coverings to give privacy and shut out light, new and luxurious bed and bath linens. The location is within a short distance to grocery markets, pharmacy and many casual eating options. I especially liked that it is convenient to Santa Cruz and a short drive to the Monterey/Carmel area. I would recommend it to family and friends and hope to return myself.

About the host

Hosted by Reservations

Beachnest Vacation Rentals offers you the finest assortment of vacation rentals and beach rentals in Santa Cruz and surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for a fun vacation rental for a week-long family reunion, a family and pet-friendly vacation home, or a romantic getaway – the ultimate vacation experience awaits you in sunny Santa Cruz.
Our comfortable, well-maintained and fully furnished vacation rentals provide you with a true home-away-from-home and each property is close to all that Santa Cruz County has to offer. Allow us to help customize your Santa Cruz vacation rental with the amenities that are most important to you – from dramatic oceanfront whitewater views to family and pet-friendly properties, we focus on top-notch customer service from the time you begin your initial inquiry, to the time that you check-out – our highest priority is to exceed your expectations.