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Charming Beach Front Home on the Island

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, stereo
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Place, Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seacliff State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Seascape Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About the area

Aptos

A family-friendly stay in Aptos awaits you at this holiday home. Within steps you'll find Rio Del Mar Beach and Seacliff State Beach within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Rio del Mar holiday home include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Aptos History Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Seascape Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whale City Bakery Bar And Grill Aptos - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Poki Bowl - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Garden - Aptos - ‬2 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.

Charming Beach Front Home on the Island

Unharmed by the recent storms! Stairs to the beach are open.

*I recommend purchasing travelers insurance due to potential shutdowns *

We want you to know that we're doing our part to help our guests stay. Here are some ways we are helping:
-Cleaners wear gloves and masks
-Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces before you check in
-All sheets, towels, and pillow cases are washed and bleached between guests
-Duvet covers of all comforters are washed between guests
-Disinfectant cleaning supplies and wipes are provided

Welcome to the perfect family vacation destination! Our charming 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house is RIGHT on the beach. No walking across the street or driving to get to the beach. You can watch the children play in the sand while you relax and play cards from the deck. We are the only house on the "Island" strip with a gated deck. It's the perfect house for a memorable vacation, family reunion, or just an oceanic escape! The same families have been visiting our home for over 15 years and continue to bring the next generations for a truly memorable family tradition.

This 1930's Greek styled home offers 4 spacious bedrooms that all have views of the ocean, a cozy fireplace to keep you warm during the winter season, a large entertainment deck downstairs, and a more intimate deck upstairs. Included is also a washer/dryer, dishwasher, 2 televisions with DVD players, and free WIFI.

We do not advertise on Craigslist. If you see an advertisement for our home on Craigslist it is a scam.

House Rules: This is not a party house. Quiet hours start at 10pm. It's very important to stay off the public walkway, rock seawall, and neighbors patio.

Rio Del Mar Beach: View the dolphins and seals swimming up and down the ocean during the strolls on the beach. Bring your binoculars for whale watching! Other activities include boogie boarding, surfing, swimming, sea shelling, and building sand castles. It is the perfect playground for everyone!

Walking to shops:Walking distance to the Market, coffee shop, deli, and Venus Restaurant. A short drive to grocery stores and theaters.

Places to visit: Down Town Santa Cruz, local golf course, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carmel, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pebble Beach Golf Course, Santa Cruz Harbor

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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

257066

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Charming Beach Front Home on the Island?

Yep, Charming Beach Front Home on the Island is a short 1-minute walk from Rio Del Mar Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and windsurfing. You can also find motor boats.

Does Charming Beach Front Home on the Island have a pool?

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

Is Charming Beach Front Home on the Island family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's books, it's no surprise that Charming Beach Front Home on the Island is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Charming Beach Front Home on the Island?

No, Charming Beach Front Home on the Island does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Charming Beach Front Home on the Island?

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

Are pets allowed at Charming Beach Front Home on the Island?

No, pets are not allowed.

Charming Beach Front Home on the Island Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 121 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Just as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Getaway

The location of this property is spot on. Semi easy access to the beach. Privacy is awesome. Walking the boardwalk is easy and fun. Plenty of room inside the house. All the supplies were provided. The patio is the best on the block. The kitchen water pressure was. low but the showers worked fine.. Best part were the gray whales, birds migrating almost every day, seals swimming very close to the shoreline and the weather. Thank you for the memories that we made this week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

The property was exactly as advertised. We are so happy we stayed there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yaya’s 60th Birthday!

We truly enjoyed the location - right on the beach. The pictures look like the place is just a bit bigger - we had 8 adults and 3 littles - and wish we had a bigger living area and kitchen. The rooms were perfect. And I would imagine during the summer you’re outside most of the time. We loved that we could step out the door and be within feet of the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Judith L.

Not worth the money

The place was shabby and tiny. Only the view was lovely but we were so close to the ocean that waves went over the deck to scare us. We made an emergency exit plan We were 7 and it was advertised for 8. Only 6 chairs around the dining table. Only 4 places to sit in living room which was on top of the dining table. No entry mats but lots of signs not to bring in sand. Lights flickered in liVIng room all thetime.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C., Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect View

Enjoyed our Thanksgiving break with daughter and family in a perfect location. The views of dolphins swimming by every day and beach access for the grands to play in the sand and frolicking in the water was excellent! House was cozy and clean and met our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joann S., Fox River Grove, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

barbara k.

Liked: Cleanliness

family vacay

perfect for our family. loved being on the beach, walking distance to stores/cafes on the esplanade. fortunately, great weather. might have been too cozy if we would have all have had to stay inside
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Right on the sand!

This was a wonderful property that had ample room for all seven of us. Parking was easier than expected and check-in went well. This delightful little property is right on the beach. The waves are just outside your front room windows and you are enveloped in the whole seaside experience. The property was pristine clean, and Jaleh was very responsive to any concerns we had. It’s unfortunate that the weather just wasn’t going to cooperate with us though, but Jaleh was very kind and accommodating and quickly responded by reimbursing us for a day lost to a dramatic storm. We definitely hope to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beachfront bliss!

We had such a great time at this house directly on the beach at Rio Del Mar! I would highly recommend, the patio and sunsets were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Trip 2023

We had such a lovely time at this incredible beach house! The location is choice and we had all the amenities!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as I wanted

This property was clean, quiet, large and spectacularly located. I would rent again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location and Wonderful Experience.

Because of a very large and unusual storm, the wifi did go down a couple of times. Other than what the storm caused, the visit was perfect. My 14 year old grandsons spent many hours exploring the beach and town. My 93 year old mother in law really enjoyed the view from the patio and a very enjoyable walk along the shoreline. My entire family left the home all saying that it was a great trip well worth the price. We highly recommend this property to antone wanting to spend time on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing beach front location!

We had a lovely stay at this house. The location is amazing, our kids had so much fun playing on the beach. The house itself is comfortable. It has a beautiful deck. We did experience some issues with electrical outages, but the owner was very responsive (even on Christmas Eve), and someone came to fix it immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location can’t be beat!

We enjoyed every aspect of this house. The location is wonderful. The four of us had ample space to have private time. The primary bedroom downstairs is very nice and the bathroom is beautiful. My husband and I didn’t feel comfortable using this bathroom downstairs so had to go upstairs to use the one attached to our bedroom during the day. This house would be great for two couples with kids. We also enjoyed the neighborhood and the walking trail. You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful spot for friends getaway!

The location and quaintness of the house was better than we expected. Definitely better in person! We visited for a girls getaway and had just the right amount of space to be together but not on top of each other. We enjoyed the expansive view from the living room and sitting on the deck watching the ocean. Great area for taking short or long walks. The kitchen is adequately equipped and we had enough storage space. Communication with the owner was easy and I received quick responses to my inquiries. We would definitely love to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marina J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Right on the beach

This is perfect for a person with a health condition - bedroom, bathroom, kitchen are all on the first floor, and the sand is 10 steps from the sun deck. There are plenty of people walking on the public path between the deck and the sand - we enjoyed that. The owner was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Great beach house with an amazing porch right on the beach. Stocked with beach chairs and sand toys. Even had a pack’n’play. Dishwasher as well as laundry we’re much appreciated. Worked out great for our group but notable that the 2 bathrooms are only accessible through 3 of the 4 bedrooms so guests or whoever gets the 4th room with the daybed are going through someone’s room to use it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A PERFECT Staycation

We live 15 minutes south of this property, but it's a part of Santa Cruz that we rarely visit. To stay RIGHT ON THE BEACH with walking distance to great hikes, stores and restaurants, we truly felt like we were on vacation far from home! The convenience of the home and amenities that are included made it extra easy to bring very little and enjoy our stay much more! Jaleh was a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and private deck

Our family had a wonderful time at the house, the location is great for the kids to get to the beach. We saw dolphins and seals most days right out the big window. Our kids loved the room with the bunk beds and having their own space upstairs. The beds were comfortable and the raised deck was nice and provided added privacy. It’s definitely one of the best outdoor spaces along the walking path!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Jerry F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house on the beach, NO parking!

Great access to the beach, nice upper and lower decks for viewing the beach and ocean, and well supplied and stocked house. If you like your neighbors very close and people walking close by your windows, you will love this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally L.

Liked: Cleanliness

An Absolutely Ideal Family Reunion Spot!!

We were a family group ranging in age from under two up to 81 and we ALL had a wonderful time here!! Being able to enjoy the sea views -- whales, dolphin, seals/sea lions and thousands of birds!! what an exciting time!! -- from inside, from the lovely porch and, of course, from the sand just outside the door!! We certainly hope to be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Janelle R., Walnut Creek CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointed but happy

The location and view was wonderful. The house turned out to be smaller than the photos implied and with 8 adults and one disabled, it was not a good choice for us. A narrow and small galley kitchen made it impossible for our several cooks to operate together. The place is charming and would be good for a single family, just not for 4 couples.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Al P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach house

Our family loved our stay at this beach house. We loved the deck, which is the only one on this strip of houses that is raised and railed off from the public walkway. Would highly recommend especially if you have small children that like to wander because they can.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022