Seaside Sanctuary - Beach Front Home on the `Island`

Aptos, California
$901 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Stunning Beachfront Home in Rio Del Mar - Your Coastal Paradise Awaits!

Location, Location, Location! This beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the ultimate beachfront living experience on the coveted `Island` in Rio Del Mar. Step out of the living room through the door and onto the sand—perfect for beach strolls or relaxing by the ocean. Enjoy your morning coffee on the upper deck, where you can gaze out at the sparkling sea and listen to the calming sounds ofthe waves as you drift off to sleep.

The first floor features a fully equipped kitchen, a laundry room, a full bathroom, and a spacious living room complete with a cozy fireplace and a large window overlooking the ocean. Upstairs, you’ll find the second full bathroom and three comfortable bedrooms, two of which offer easy access to the upstairs deck.

House Rules:

This is a quiet, family-friendly home—not a party house.

Quiet hours begin at 10 PM.

Please respect our neighbors’ privacy and stay off their patio.

Enjoy our private patio with direct beach access.

What’s Included:

Private Beach Access: Step right onto the sand from your living room.

Convenient Amenities: The house is stocked with everything you’ll need, including a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities.

Beach Activities: Watch dolphins and seals swim by, go boogie boarding, surf, swim, or simply relax and collect seashells on the beach.

Local Attractions:

Walking Distance: Market, coffee shop, deli, and Cafe Rio Restaurant.

Nearby: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, local golf course, downtown Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pebble Beach Golf Course, and more.

Easy Parking: Limited to two cars per home; parking is first come, first served along the street.

Important Notes:

We do not advertise on Craigslist—please beware of scams.

For safety, avoid climbing on the seawall.

For peace of mind, we recommend purchasing traveler`s insurance.
Permit#251008
Do not use walkway, rock seawall, or neighbors patio for personal use. No fireworks or parties.

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

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Power Boating Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • DANA S.

    Submitted Jan 24, 2026

    Stayed Jan 17, 2026

    This was the cutest place I've rented thru VRBO. Super clean, modern and well stocked. Beautiful view from a comfortable patio. Host was accommodating when I needed to make some changes. Super easy check in/out. Already rescheduled another stay.

  • Kelly R.

    Submitted Dec 22, 2025

    Stayed Dec 15, 2025

    The location is perfect. Easy access to a beautiful beach, close to state parks, and in town amenities. The house was perfect for us (2 adults). The kitchen is well stocked if you plan to eat at home (which we did) We will definitely return

  • Karen S.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 13, 2025

    Great beach and ocean view, very clean and comfortable. A few inconveniences did not ruin our stay but should be mentioned: no closet or dresser in queen bedroom, closet in king room inaccessible, no closet in third bedroom. The king and queen bedrooms could use two nightstands and lamps in stead of just one. Not many electric outlets in living and bedroom areas. STILL-great stay!!!

  • shiela r.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    Jaleh is very easy to communicate with and location is the best! We loved our stay.

  • Steve P.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Sep 2, 2025

    The property was awesome. We are planning our next visit!

  • Linda E.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Nice place. Was clean and had everything we needed. Would definitely go again.

  • Lisa C.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Excellent location, nice house. We really enjoyed our stay.

  • patricia h.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Super clean and Efficient beach front rental in Aptos . Comfortable and convenient! We saw whales breaching all week long and Sea Otters near the shore -line. Pelicans and Seagulls. Such a memorable stay.

  • Michelle S.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 9, 2025

    Although this property is a very small condo bedrooms right next to each other not good for couples. It’s great for families. Everything you need is there and you really are right in front of the ocean. The neighbors were friendly a few simple restaurants in walking distance and the whales were amazing. Parking can be a little rough, but I would definitely come to this property again it’s not the most inexpensive, but it’s definitely worth it.

  • Lisa L.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed May 26, 2025

    We had a great stay on the beach in Aptos. The property is in an amazing location-you walk right out the patio to the beach!The house is spacious, clean, comfy and has all you need for a great stay.The hosts were very responsive. The coffee maker broke while we were there and they had a new one delivered within a few hours. Our son liked that there were sand toys and Roku to watch TV. Would definitely stay again to make more great beach memories!

  • April M.

    Submitted May 9, 2025

    Stayed May 5, 2025

    We loved the location and the place. It was perfect for us! It was cozy, quaint and my family loved it!

  • Bory P.

    Submitted Apr 22, 2025

    Stayed Mar 29, 2025

    Perfect for small family.

  • Jaclyn F.

    Submitted Feb 23, 2025

    Stayed Feb 20, 2025

    We really enjoyed the location of this property. The accomodations worked great for our family, and being steps to the beach was so worth it. Furniture is a bit outdated, but still works great and gets the job done. Kitchen was well equipped and I greatly appreciated there was hand soap and basic showering soaps available. We would live to come back. The one thing that was a bit of a bummer was the neighbors back porch flood lights that were bright and ruined our ability to sit on the porch at night.

  • Laurie O.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 29, 2024

    We had a great time. The house was in the perfect location and the weather cooperated to give us a once in a lifetime long weekend. The house had lots of amenities and our group of 5 adults had plenty of room to spread out. Everything was as advertised and the owner was responsive and very helpful. Would absolutely stay again.

  • Theresa L.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Sep 3, 2024

    Everything was so great. A quick Gal Geat Away. So enjoyed our time. Well equipped, very well maintained, and immaculate.

  • Melissa B.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 5, 2024

    This beach front property is in an excellent location with walking distance to cafes and a small market, and of course the beach at your door step. The listing description is accurate and the house is clean. We had a wonderful stay.

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Includes taxes and fees
$901+
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