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Breathtaking Beach Front House - Steps to the Sand

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Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets
On the beach

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Seacliff State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Seascape Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Breathtaking Beach Front House - Steps to the Sand

Unharmed by the recent storms!

Large 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with full ocean views from the spacious second floor living room, master bedroom, patio and both large decks. Just steps to the sand with breathtaking ocean views from all three levels. This home is on Beach Drive, where families have been vacationing for generations.

Three floors of ocean view

3rd floor:
-ocean view master suite with king, full bathroom, and private deck
-bedroom with 3 twin beds plus 3 cubby beds (twin size)
-second full bathroom

2nd floor:
-kitchen, living room, dining room, balcony with fire pit, gas and charcoal bbq

1st floor:
-bedroom with queen bed (ocean view)
-bedroom with 3 twin beds (ocean view)
-full bathroom
-laundry machine

House rules: quiet hours begin at 10pm. Please do not block the neighbors driveway.

*Neighbors are doing construction so there may be noise on the weekdays between 8am-5pm*
Quiet hours begin at 10pm. No fireworks. Do not block neighbors driveway.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Rio Del Mar Beach. You'll find features like laundry facilities. A kitchen and 3 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 13 minutes by car from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 15 minutes from Mystery Spot
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Jaleh

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

Breathtaking Beach Front House - Steps to the Sand Aptos
257068

Breathtaking Beach Front House - Steps to the Sand Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Bonding

Hard to beat staying right on the beach. Everyone enjoyed the house and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blessing

Little outdated but overall clean with amazing views
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Celebrating my 65th birthday with friends

Had an excellent time in this older style beach house, we would wake up to a beautiful ocean view just feet from the home it was an experience all of our friends would remember for a life time.Thank you Jaleh
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry L.

Liked: Cleanliness

great property

This was an amazing home on the beach. Big house with lots of beds which were very comfortable. Perfect for my daughter's 16th birthday weekend. The teenage girls loved the cubbie beds! Walkable to Rio Del Mar with cafe, deli and restaurant. Out door deck was relaxing and had a beautiful view. Grill was great. Master bedroom is big and private with its own balcony. It is an older, charming home. We all loved it. Just bring your own food storage things like tupperware and plastic bags if you need them. Can't wait to come back here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Met expectations

Fun rustic beach house
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location

Literally on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F., Santa Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness

home again

My wife grew up in Santa Cruz.....the property was in a spectacular location......the property itself could use a little refurbishing.....that being said it was fine....loved watching the whales and the anchovy run...amazing....would rent it again
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chuck M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

A short weekend

A dated property with a lot of very odd features but great location on a good day
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Beach Trip

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The views were amazing especially from the Master Suite on the third floor. The property had everything you need for a family beach vacation. Our grandkids loved sleeping in the cubbies and there was plenty of room for everyone. The BBQ was in good shape and so was the kitchen appliances and dishes. The parking was easy and convenient as well. We also appreciated the local bottle of red wine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Bruce D., Denair, CA USA

Disliked: Cleanliness

Overall experience

Property is outdated. Found worms and centipedes in the kitchen each morning, that wasn’t pleasant. Master bath shower is a very slow drain, don’t like standing in excess water while I shower. Great view and location! Parking was better than expected!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home and location !

This was an awesome stay - the house looked just as nice as the photos. Amazing morning views from the living room and master. Host was extremely communicative. Kids loved it. Would highly recommend! It was a bit pricey for only a 2 night stay, but overall a great experience and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

We had a wonderful stay! Right across from the beach and a beautiful view. Had a great time with the whole family and we’re looking forward to booking this spot again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne C.

Review

Location is great. Would describe house as funky. Huge stains in the upstairs bedroom. It was eclectic. Need new couches in living room. Overall, ok, but would probably not stay here again. Tightly wound spiral staircase is dangerous to lower level. Had one fall during visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely for walking shore line.

Relaxed view of bay. Full vista of sandy beach and horizon. Our dogs loved watching the people and cars pass by from front porch. Master bedroom and living room had fabulous view. All other bedrooms not so much. All family members were happy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Location!

The house was located in an ideal spot in Aptos - right across the street from a beautiful beach. We spent a lot of time on the beach and in the water. The waves were not big when we were there and broke right on shore, so it was actually pretty good for some newbies bodysurfing. The view is spectacular. The house is in decent shape and it was clean. It also had all the kitchen staples stocked and pots and pans, silverware, cups, etc.. Bathrooms had fresh linens, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. My only complaint is the beds. There was one good, big bed upstairs that my parents slept in. The bed my wife and I slept in was very uncomfortable and loud every time we got in or out or turned over in the bed. The rest were bunk beds, a twin bed, and cubbies. Overall it was a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family beach get-away

We spent two nights, for Easter weekend. Fantastic location, literally just a few steps from the sand. We could sit in the family room, or on the deck and see the kids playing on the beach. Our family vacation included 4 adults and 6 children, ages 7-17. Everyone was happy with their rooms and beds. Great layout for family fun, plenty of room. No complaints and highly recommended. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Thank you great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise K., Mokelumne Hill, California

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful vacation

It was a perfect place for us. Room for everyone, comfortably. Great location. Hope to stay there again.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Annie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cant beat the view and location

Wonderful location and view. Easy and fun for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan R., Lincoln CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Location!

Awesome location steps to the beach. Third year renting this house. New owners/Propery Managers and this year 2022 has by far been the best! Many little upgrades throughout the house that make the stay more enjoyable. Very prompt response whenever we need anything or had questions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hear the waves!

Beach property across street from beach & nice balcony views too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gayla M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Scenic

Beach access is great! Views are beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cyndy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach house!

This house met all of our needs. Kid friendly for sure. The kids had a blast. Plenty of space to accommodate our family and friends. I would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home and location but needs extreme updating!

Home location and view is amazing! Inside bathrooms and decor need extreme updating. No beach towels or beach chairs No extra wood for fire pit Outside trash cans were full All furniture and bedding are very outdated For the price/cost of what we paid I would expect the home to be more modern and have more amenities! I am also a US Army veteran and what I would request wholeheartedly is that the shredded and faded flag flying in front of the house be replaced. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022