Aptos Beach Retreat Hot Tub & 5 Min Walk to Sand

Aptos, California
$379 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Permit: 211099
Unwind by the Bay in Your Aptos Beach Bungalow

Tucked away along beautiful Monterey Bay, this charming bungalow is designed to leave you refreshed and recharged. With cathedral ceilings, a private outdoor hot tub, a fully equipped kitchen, and heated bathroom floors, every detail blends comfort with modern touches. Just a short stroll to Rio Del Mar Beach, you’ll enjoy the perfect mix of coastal relaxation and luxury amenities — your true home away from home.

The Space:

Your Rio Del Mar Beach Bungalow Retreat

This bungalow has everything you need for a comfortable, coastal getaway. With unique beach-inspired décor and a cozy indoor fireplace, your days can be spent by the sea and your evenings relaxing in warmth. Whether you’re here for work or leisure, the private hot tub, soaking tub, and serene garden space make this the perfect spot to recharge.


Sleeps up to 4 guests | 1 bedroom + Murphy bed + Futon Bed | 1 bathroom


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Master Bedroom


✔ Queen bed with fresh linens

✔ Ample closet space

✔ Soft lighting and charming beach décor

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Living Room

✔ Murphy bed (sleeps 2)

✔ Futon bed (sleeps 1)

✔ Indoor fireplace for cozy evenings

✔ Relaxed, welcoming beach vibe

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Kitchen & Dining

✔ Fully equipped kitchen (stove, oven, microwave, cookware, utensils)

✔ Dining area with natural light

✔ Perfect for home-cooked meals or local takeout

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Bathroom

✔ Spacious soaking tub

✔ Heated bathroom floors

✔ Essential toiletries + fresh towels

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Outdoor Space

✔ Private hot tub for ultimate relaxation

✔ Garden seating for evening unwinds

✔ Peaceful, private space after a day at the beach

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Additional Amenities

✔ Washer & dryer

✔ High-speed Wi-Fi

✔ Self check-in

✔ Free parking (driveway or street)

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Prime Location

This Aptos retreat is perfectly located:

5 min walk — Rio Del Mar Beach (swimming, surfing, sunbathing)

5 min drive — Seascape Golf Club (ocean-view fairways)

5 min drive — Aptos Farmers Market (fresh produce & local goods)

10 min drive — Manresa State Beach (hiking + ocean views)

15 min drive — Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

18 min drive — Pajaro Dunes (birdwatching paradise)

40 min drive — Carmel-by-the-Sea & Monterey

90 min drive — Big Sur coastal adventure

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Don’t miss out on this cozy Aptos bungalow. Whether it’s a family getaway, a romantic retreat, or a beach escape, this home offers the perfect balance of comfort, style, and location. Book your stay today!

Guest Access:

This home allows self-check in so you can check-in without worry upon arrival. Your host will provide you with detailed check-in information upon booking.

You’ll enjoy full access to the entire bungalow during your stay. Self check-in makes arrival simple and worry-free — detailed instructions and your unique door code will be provided before check-in.

To enter: Use the center gate, then head to the last door on the left (Unit A).

Parking is available in the driveway or directly on the street in front of the house.

The Neighborhood:

5-min walk. Visit Rio Del Mar State Beach, a beautiful stretch of sandy beach that's popular for swimming, surfing, and sunbathing.

5-min drive. Play a round of golf at the Seascape Golf Club, a challenging 18-hole course with panoramic ocean views.

5-min drive. Explore the Aptos Farmers Market, held every Saturday morning, to sample fresh local produce and other products from local farmers and vendors.

10-min drive. Take a hike at Manresa State Beach, which offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and a variety of trails for hikers of all levels.

18-min drive. Go birdwatching at Pajaro Dunes, a secluded beachfront community that's home to a wide variety of bird species.

Very safe neighborhood. 5 minute stroll to the beach along the creek. Beautiful setting. Perfect for bird watching. Very close to the shipwreck and walking distance to nearby coffee shops and restaurants and watching the amazing sunsets!

Some of my favorite restaurants nearby include:

Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen Beachside

Parish Publick House

Pixie Deli Beachside

Akira Aptos

Sushi Garden Aptos

Mentone

Red Apple Cafe for breakfast


Nearby Grocery Markets:

New Leaf Market

Deluxe Foods

Safeway


Coffee Shops:

Cat & Cloud - Super friendly staff

Rio Flats - Across from the Rio Del Mar Beach down the street Beachside

Pacific Coffee Roasting Co


Getting Around:

Easy 5 minute, flat stroll to the beach along a tranquil creek with ducks. Quiet street with birds chirping. Perfect for bird watching. Easy access to coffee shops, restaurants and anything else you will need is 5 minutes from the house. Easy parking on the one way slow road street. You can park in the driveway or right in front of the house. Nisene Marks County Park is 5 minutes from the house with the most amazing hiking and world class mountain biking and breathtaking forest!

Other Things to Note:

Your comfort and safety come first. The bungalow is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before every stay, with extra care for high-touch surfaces like light switches, doorknobs, cabinet handles, and remotes.

Prime Location

This Aptos retreat is perfectly situated within walking distance of local restaurants, cozy coffee shops, and boutique dining. Spend your days soaking up the sun at Rio Del Mar Beach or exploring world-class hiking and cycling trails in the nearby redwoods.

For travelers, San José International Airport is just 50 minutes away, making arrivals and departures stress-free.

Interaction with Guests:

I was living in the house in the 1 bedroom until I had my baby. I do not live on the premises anymore so you will not see me. There is a detached studio with its own patio completely separate at the front of the house however you will enter the same gate to get to your unit.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 850 Sq Ft (79 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Coin Laundry Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower/tub Combination Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Portuguese
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Facilities Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Toys Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Emily

    Submitted Jun 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 3, 2024

    The space was very pet and kid friendly. We enjoyed the hot tub and all the kitchen amenities that were provided.

  • Jack

    Submitted Sep 30, 2022

    Stayed Sep 23, 2022

    Contact persons mailbox was full. Had to call VRBO to get door code

  • Nicole M.

    Submitted Feb 14, 2026

    Stayed Feb 5, 2026

    Very cute well appointed comfortable beds.

  • John A.

    Submitted Jan 23, 2026

    Stayed Dec 28, 2025

    Beautiful property with all sorts of details that created a wonderful stay. All was efficient and easy to use and correspondence was kind and helpful. Lovely in many senses!

  • Tonya W.

    Submitted Dec 21, 2025

    Stayed Dec 14, 2025

    The house was nice and clean. Perfect for two people. The hot tub was clean and we loved the gas fireplace for the cool evenings. There is ongoing construction on the street in front of the unit but parking is available in the drive. This unit is close to the beach and easily accessible. The host, Liz, was quick to answer questions. Cute little beach house.

  • Anna H.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2025

    Stayed Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed with a friend. Place is very family and pet friendly. Lots of things for kids to do. Hot tub set at 100, a bit too cool for us. Need salt and pepper shakers. Maybe a list of what we could have recycled besides bottles and cans. Really nice. Would recommend to a small family.

  • Lisa M.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Sep 7, 2025

    The house was very welcoming and sunny. With some communication prior to arrival, the host was able to accommodate all 4 of us in this moderate space. I wish we had more time to enjoy the outdoor space which included a hot tub and was as large as the inside of the house. The neighborhood was very quiet, and we had no issues with parking or finding the home. We did take advantage of the home's proximity to the beach (5 minutes) and took a long morning walk before our departure.

  • Kelly C.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    Great little place in Aptos. Very well appointed and cared for. Thank you for letting us share!Pat, Kelly ,and Mia

  • Becca M.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 3, 2025

    My family of 4 (plus dog) enjoyed many aspects of this home. However, two major inaccuracies in the listing are worth mentioning. 1. It is listed as 2 bedroom, but is definitely a 1 bedroom with a second bed in the living room. This was a surprise to us when we arrived, as the photos and listing suggested 2 bedrooms, and anyone who has traveled with young kids knows the difference between being able to put kids to bed in a closed door bedroom, vs the living room. This meant everyone had to essentially go to bed and wake up at the same time (not ideal).2. There is an additional rental property on site with other guests that share entryway, laundry, trash. I wish this had been mentioned in the listing, since we often worried about our kids disturbing the other guests, and my understanding of VRBO had been that you got the entire property.Aside from this, the home was beautiful, well-stocked, with lots of natural light. The yard was great for kids with a trampoline and hot tub. There is no AC, but opening the windows during the day kept the temperature between 60-80 degrees. The location was wonderful, a short walk to the beach, we loved Venus Pie Trap for morning coffee and pastries, and Nisene Marks Forest was just a few minute’s drive.Host was responsive, neighborhood felt very safe, and Aptos was a wonderful place to visit.

  • Jason M.

    Submitted Apr 18, 2025

    Stayed Apr 13, 2025

    Very nice beach house that’s close to everything in Rio Del Mar.

  • Alex N.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2025

    Stayed Jan 22, 2025

    This was perfect for my wife and I (and our large dog). Loved the proximity to the beach while being quiet and out of any busy areas. Our only complaint, which is not so much a complaint than it is an FYI for future guests, is that the neighborhood had 0 street lights. We got into town after dark and it was a bit hard to find the house and get unpacked. If you think you'll be there after dark, bring a flashlight.

  • Leslie W.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    The bungalow was clean and comfortable, and just a quick walk to the beach. Time at the beach, followed by a soak in the hot tub made this a perfect visit.

  • Monika G.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 24, 2024

    Everything was great in the place. One minor suggestion would be to change the location of the sofas since it's easier to see the tv if the big sofa is facing it.

  • justin h.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    Our second time visiting. The property is cozy and quiet, just a few minutes walk to the beach. A relaxing weekend trip.

  • Taylor G.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2024

    Stayed Aug 27, 2024

    This place was awesome. Very clean and well equipped with everything you need. Check in was super easy. Quiet little spot close to the ocean. Highly recommend!

  • Joey Y.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    This bungalow was exactly as advertised and more. We had a great time, home was comfy, hot tub was hot, beach was close, and it was close to some great restaurants and hikes. 10/10 look forward to coming back and staying again!

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