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Breathtaking Beach Front House - Steps to the Sand

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Dining
Outdoor dining
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Seacliff State Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Capitola Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Aptos

This holiday home places you steps from Rio Del Mar Beach and within a 10-minute stroll of Seacliff State Beach. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a balcony and a Smart TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and a desk are also available. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Aptos holiday home include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot.
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What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Seascape Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Capitola Beach - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 6 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 46 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sushi Garden - Aptos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafé - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬4 min drive

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.

Layout of the home:

First floor has 2 bedrooms: one with a queen and one with 3 twins

Second floor has kitchen/living room

Third floor has 2 bedrooms: one with a king suite, and one with 3 twins plus the 3 cubby beds.

Quiet hours begin at 10pm. Please be respectful of neighbors.

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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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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.

Events

No events 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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Breathtaking Beach Front House - Steps to the Sand Aptos
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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Breathtaking Beach Front House - Steps to the Sand?

Yep, Breathtaking Beach Front House - Steps to the Sand is a short 1-minute walk from Rio Del Mar Beach.

Does Breathtaking Beach Front House - Steps to the Sand have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Breathtaking Beach Front House - Steps to the Sand?

No, Breathtaking Beach Front House - Steps to the Sand does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Breathtaking Beach Front House - Steps to the Sand?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Breathtaking Beach Front House - Steps to the Sand Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Myles B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanh T.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, house fit our needs well and Jaleh did a great job with answering our questions
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and views

Nice beach vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Family Beach Vacation

We visited the local attractions (boardwalk, Roaring Camp, aquarium) and spent most of the time enjoying the beach. The host was supportive of all needs, there were ample towels, and the home is wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Location & View

Our family of 8 (2 kids) loved this beach house. We are active, and we loved being right across the street from the ocean. The house is dated, but it had nearly everything that we needed and no one complained. One suggestion would be to replace the bunk beds and twin bed in bedroom #3 with a larger bed that a couple could sleep in comfortably. Don't miss going to Marianne's Ice Cream while you're there. We will definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gianna V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful beach views!

Fun beach house with a beautiful view of the ocean. Plenty of space for a larger group. We loved all the amenities it offered and would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

jenny B.

Renters Be Ware

The dishwasher door is broken and every time I opened the dish washer it fell down. Every dish, pot, pan or silverware I used had to be rewashed. The kitchen tabletop is warped. Table lamp in living room had no plug to use it. Furnishing are OUTDATED AND WORN. Master nightstand drawer opens crooked. not one box of Kleenex in the entire house! I paid a cleaning fee and there was a sign to wash the downstairs bedding. Renter must clean the fireplace and grill, but no tools to do so were left. cheapest bath products are offered. Hair conditioner is so thick and gummy that it would not come out of the dispenser I will not return, and I will spread the word about THIS RENTAL BEING A COMPLETE DISASTER.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

leslye c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was excellent

We throughly enjoyed are stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

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