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Panoramic Ocean Views - Across Street from Beach - Gated

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Exterior
Home as seen from the beach (before green awnings removed)!
Signage at Gate
Upper Balcony Looking South (Beach & Ocean much closer than what it appears)
Lower Balcony off of Bedrooms - (Beach & Ocean much closer than what it appears)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8236.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Aptos, CA
  • Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Seascape Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Seacliff State Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Other (See Description)

2 Single Futons

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Soap · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Panoramic Ocean Views - Across Street from Beach - Gated

3 night min Off Season
4 night min Holiday Weeks - Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year's

Please Note: Cleaning Fee is included in rental rate and is not an extra charge.

Enjoy panoramic views and stunning sunsets from this exquisite upscale 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home located just across the street from the beach. Beach access is steps away!

This 3 level home is located almost at the end of Beach Drive in the exclusive gated Rio Sands Community. It is fully furnished with all conveniences including an elevator. The elevated height provides views that are superior to some of the beach front homes.

The bottom level has two 2-car garages (parking for 4 cars) and elevator access from the garage level to both of the upper levels.

The second level has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and tiled ocean view balcony. Enjoy the exceptionally large master bedroom with marble fireplace and walk-in closet.

On the third level is a spacious living room with marble fireplace and flat screen TV, dining area with marble fireplace, large kitchen with granite countertops, eating/game nook, 1/2 bath and balcony.

Parking is available in the 2 garages, and 2 cars can park in front of the rental (which requires passes). Maximum of 4 cars allowed. We provide the 2 passes for parking outside the garage.

Number Allowed in Unit: 8
Beds: 1 King, 1 Queen, 2 Twins
2 Twin Floor Mats are also available for use

NO PETS
NO SMOKING

Keywords: House

Property manager

Kirk & Diana Schillerstrom
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children under 8 do not count towards Max allowed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Aptos

Located in Aptos, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Seascape Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 9 min drive - 2.2 km
  • La Selva Beach - 21 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Capitola Beach - 22 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Gilroy Station - 42 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee and Tea - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Venus Pie Trap - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Panoramic Ocean Views - Across Street from Beach - Gated pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Panoramic Ocean Views - Across Street from Beach - Gated?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Panoramic Ocean Views - Across Street from Beach - Gated?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Panoramic Ocean Views - Across Street from Beach - Gated located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Rio Del Mar Beach, Beer Can Beach and Seacliff State Beach. Seascape Golf Club and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chuck C.

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

Such a wonderful home

We had a great time staying in this lovely home. With two bad hips, I really appreciated the useful elevator access to the multiple floors, especially for our luggage and groceries. The host was very responsive and respectful. We would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

A Taste of the Good Life!

We had a wonderful time at this property. The pictures do not do it justice. It was well stocked with all the supplies you would expect to have and the location just can not be beat. The host was communicative and helpful with the booking and check-in/check-out process. We are already thinking about when we can plan our next trip! A+ listing!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Z.

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

Great view, great hosts, fantastic space

Stayed a few nights with our young children. The top floor is fantastic, great views of the ocean and very spacious. Hosts were very communicative and responsive. Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicky J.

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

The perfect beach getaway!

This property has an amazing view of the ocean and easy proximity to the beach. We visited on a rainy February weekend but still had a fabulous time! The house is beautiful, the kitchen well-equipped and there are sand toys and body boards available which is a welcome addition when traveling with children. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Rio del Mar regulars

This house is NOT your ordinary beach rental. It is furnished in a grand style, with (almost) everything up to date and in working order.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Martin S.

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

Beach Street

Location great, communication with host excellent, extra towel fee odd,(packed our own in checked bag), kitchen dated but well equipped, beds comfortable. The master tub not working was a disappointment, our grand girls usually warm up in tub after playing in surf. Tub leaks at faucet, appears to have needed repairs for many months. Elevator was convenient for bags. We did not use grill, charcoal not gas. Parking ample , which is uncommon in beach communities. Overall, a fun place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole T.

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

Watching for whales . . .

Very nice house with a great view of the bay. Spacious and lovely. Lots of stairs but there's an elevator too. Bring your binoculars!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K., Mountain View, CA, USA

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

Fantastic Beach Week!

Spent the week in Rio Del Mar with family and friends. Wonderful home. So close to the beach. Incredible views from the assorted decks. Comfortable home with three bedrooms. The top floor great room (kitchen, dining, living) was perfect for our family gatherings. Ample room, soft, open furniture. Kitchen was well supplied. A great bonus was to have the elevator that enabled us to move our supplies in and out of the home easily. Definitely would love to rent again. The house managers were phenomenal, very friendly and helpful. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Patty H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

DISGUSTING DIRTY, PEE ON TWO TOILETS, DIRTY LIGHT SWITCH WE HAD TO CLEAN SHAVINGS OF WHAT ON BEDROOM

WE LEFT AND THIS NEEDS TO BE REFUNDED OR WE WILL SEE YOU IN COURT FOR HAVING A NOT COVID APPROVE CLEANLINESS ENVIRONMENT!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Lisa B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

There were some issues...

We booked 10 days in advance - owners were lovely. Arrived at 8pm on a Friday night to check-in. Their cleaners had failed to show up that day. They were shocked...said that in 17 years that had never happened. We had a bunch of tired kids & needed sleep. They offered to pay for a hotel - suggested Best Western...not the quality/price we paid for their place. We wound up negotiating a great rate at Seascape Resort for two rooms - they said they would pay for it. Cleaners were on the way & the place would be ready in the morning. After unloading stuff for 8 people, we were tired. We told the owners we didn't want to repack in the morning & move. Some of us were planning on only a 2 night stay; others 3. It would have meant getting up extra early to check out of our hotel, driving north to put things in the refrigerator, then heading south to the Aquarium that opened at 10. They were very argumentative about refunding our entire trip - concerned about lost revenue. At some point, I added that I had medical issues & needed to give myself an infusion on Friday night & simply wouldn't have the stamina given the short turn around. The wife said, "So now your medical issues are our problem?" NO. The place not being ready was the problem. 90 minutes on the phone with them & VRBO led to a full refund. The wife told me if I wrote a negative review, "we will be right behind you." Mistakes/miscommunication happens so I wouldn't have written this except for her threating comment.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Leah F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Location

We rented this property for the location! I’m originally from the area and was so happy to take my family and kids back for a truly enjoyable getaway. The beach access and quietness of the gated neighborhood was exactly what we needed. The house itself was great. With Covid I was a little unsettled on the sticky stair hand rails and amount of dust on ceiling fans etc. This place is five star potential for sure. We enjoyed our stay. We saw dolphins from the decks, and loved hearing the crashing of the waves! A few things... I couldn’t find Dish soap (we went and bought some) or salt when needed (all out in canister). I know you are conserving water, but maybe a hose nozzle at the outside faucet to Quickly wash the sand off our feet would be very helpful. Oh and definitely got our workout in with all the stairs which we didn’t mind. Upstairs Wood toilet seat needs replacing ( we refused to use it). Again great place, I think it just needs a deep clean in kitchen, stair rails, dusting Dept. We’d definitely probably rent it again. Owners were great. From a VRBO renter to another I hope this comes as positive feed back. Easy fixes for a fabulous vacation home! Hope to be back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Kevin C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Amazing location, but did the cleaners even try?

Amazing views and location - just steps to the beach, ample garage space. Stocked house, though amenities are universally not modern (and some small features didn't work - e.g., hot water knob for the bathtub in the master bedroom just leaked water on the tub sides and floor, so we never could use it). Need to be honest about one major issue - unfortunately need to echo feedback from other renters on cleanliness of the house upon arrival. Not sure if the owners use their own or VRBO cleaners, but it was truly unacceptable, and they need to fire them and find a new service immediately. We took many pictures to document these issues (including before and after). It was to an extent where we went to the nearest Safeway to stock up on ~$150 of cleaning supplies including a Swiffer, and ultimately spent 6-7 hours over 2 days cleaning the place to acceptable levels (in addition to laundering all bedsheets and comforters). Not how we thought we'd be spending a beach vacation. There was built-up grime in every corner and crevice, old dried up sand under every carpet, dead bugs on every window sill, dirty windows which hadn't been touched in ages (some Windex and elbow grease got the job done, besides those which were not safely in reach), rugs and any fabric surfaces were old, stained, and musty, and the outdoor spaces were... well let's just say large dried up bird droppings on every outdoor table and the ground, which didn't appear to have been swept this year.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Wonderful beach house

We had a great time at this house. Great view and beach access. Lots of seating for meals, game night and movies. Sitting on the deck we saw whales, dolphins and seals swim by.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Delightful Stay

Truly enjoyed this property. Had all the amenities we were looking for and walking distance to beach. Hosts had great communication & very detailed about the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

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

Great location!!

Really enjoyed the views and easy access to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan e.

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

Great location

Great location. Just steps from the beach, which was so convenient. It's a quiet area of the beach, which was perfect for us. We celebrated my parents 60th wedding anniversary by renting the house and spending a few days in Aptos. It was wonderful. The owners are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marvin Z.

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

Ideal location in rio del mar

Large home with spectacular views. Elevator from garage to living and sleeping levels. Great for 6. Possible for 8 with mats on floor. Well stocked with essentials - silverware, pots, pans, coffee maker (12 cup brewer) - large fridge, washer & dryer, etc. We had a great 4 days showing out of town family the Monterey Peninsula. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Will J.

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

Great Aptos property

Beautiful views, lovely property! Best beach access you could possibly ask for without being directly on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Great location

We had a fantastic experience here! There were a couple of small quirks such as some worn furniture, but overall we had everything we needed for a great stay! There were an abundance of sand toys in the garage along with some beach chairs, and an umbrella. We did find a pack n play in the master bedroom closet (we brought our own though). The kitchen is stocked with everything you can imagine so there are plenty of utensils, pans, and supplies to cook with. My only ‘complaint’ is that it left no cabinet or pantry space for our non perishable groceries. It wasn’t a big deal though. The display on the oven portion of the stove was difficult to read, but we got it to work! The second floor with the bedrooms is decently quiet, which was wonderful having five kids in the house. I loved that the living room and kitchen were on the third floor! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Nithin G.

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

Beautiful location

Loved the place and the location. Views from the living room are fantastic. Couple of small things I would suggest to make it a 5 star rating. The living rooms windows needs a cleanup job and some furniture needs to be repair/replace. Hosts are fantastic and very accommodating and responds very quickly. Would rent this place again. Kids had a blast. Thanks for hosting us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Barbara C.

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

Top view, great to have an elevator, spacious master bedroom and upstairs living room and kitchen.

Wonderful communication with the owners.
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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

Excellent

Had a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Julianne H.

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

Beautiful views and spacious comfort

There are stunning views from every room. The open plan living area is very spacious and comfortable. Bedrooms are comfortable, quiet, and private. The kitchen has plenty of workspace with all the necessities and more. A few small upgrades would make this a 5-star property—the addition of an umbrella and propane grill on the deck, and the removal of some broken deck chairs. Otherwise, it was very well-appointed. It feels like a beloved family home, which makes it truly special. We felt very at home and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dean G., Larkspur, CA

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

Ocean views

The property was perfectly equipped, has wonderful views and is extremely well located.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Fantastic Beach Property.

Just as advertised!!! Private, Clean, Quiet, and steps from the beach. Easy check in and out. Wifi is fast and strong. Great place to work from if needed, but its hard to get anything done with that view. Will definitely stay here again!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

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Hosted by Kirk & Diana Schillerstrom

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