Panoramic Ocean Views - Across Street from Beach - Gated - Rio del Mar

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Upper Balcony Looking South (Beach & Ocean closer than what it appears)

Lower Balcony off of Bedrooms - (Beach & Ocean closer than what it appears)

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Amenities
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Location
Host

9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8237 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Aptos, CA

Rio Del Mar Beach1 min walk
Seascape Golf Club6 min drive
Seacliff State Beach7 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)91 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

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

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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

Children under 8 do not count towards Max allowed

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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, 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl. 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.

Aptos, CA

What's nearby

Rio Del Mar Beach - 1 min walk
Cabrillo College - 6 min drive
Seascape Golf Club - 6 min drive
Seacliff State Beach - 7 min drive
New Brighton State Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

Gilroy Station - 42 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
‪The Hideout - ‬6 min drive
‪Sanderlings Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬5 min drive
‪Parish Publick House - ‬5 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?

This family-friendly Aptos holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (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).

9.6

Exceptional

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

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

10 May 2024

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.

24 Sept 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Kevin C.

7 Sept 2023

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

Catherine S.

1 Sept 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K., Mountain View, CA, USA

9 July 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Carole T.

22 May 2023

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

Vicky J.

27 Feb 2023

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

2/10 Terrible

Patty H.

1 Jan 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

17 Oct 2022

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.

30 May 2022

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.

18 Feb 2022

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.

24 Sept 2021

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.

27 Aug 2021

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.

9 May 2021

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.

23 Mar 2021

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.

2 Mar 2021

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.

22 Jan 2021

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

8/10 Good

Leah F.

17 Oct 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

27 Sept 2020

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

Excellent

Had a wonderful weekend!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Julianne H.

8 Sept 2020

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

1 Sept 2020

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.

10 Apr 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Nov 2019

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

Perfect Beach Vacation

We very much enjoyed staying right on Beach Drive. The 641 Beach Drive property allowed beautiful ocean views with just a few steps to the water. Perfect for our family, including two kids and grandparents.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie S.

28 Oct 2019

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

Fabulous Property

We had the best stay! The weather was perfect! Sunsets phenomenal! The house was great. We could see and hear the ocean from each bedroom and the living areas. The kitchen was well stocked and the elevator was very handy for transporting luggage/groceries. Only steps from the beach. Our 1 1/2 year old granddaughter had the best time running to the beach. The owner was exceptional. Very happy with our stay. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019