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Casa Rio Del Mar

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8232 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Aptos, CA
  • Rio Del Mar Beach
    7 min walk
  • Pixie Plaza Delicatessen
    14 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Metro Center
    12 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    50 min drive

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About the area

Aptos

With a stay at this vacation home in Aptos, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. .This vacation home is 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Capitola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 7 min walk
  • Seacliff State Beach - 19 min walk
  • Seascape Golf Club - 3 min drive
  • La Selva Beach - 15 min drive
  • Capitola Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Gilroy Station - 40 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee and Tea - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬3 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.

Casa Rio Del Mar

VR PERMIT # 181054 expires 6/5/2028

Welcome to Casa Rio Del Mar! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is perfectly situated in the heart of Rio Del Mar, Aptos. Just four houses from the beach path, it's less than a 5-minute walk to the stunning Rio Del Mar Beach. Enjoy a scenic 10-15 minute stroll to the Esplanade, where you can find great spots for lunch, dinner, or a beautiful sunset beach walk.

Upon entering Casa Rio Del Mar, you'll be greeted by a dramatic two-story entrance, filling the space with natural light and a welcoming atmosphere. The downstairs area features an open and spacious living room and dining area, seamlessly connected to the kitchen. This level also includes two bedrooms, each with a comfortable queen bed, and a shared bathroom with a shower/tub combo. The garage provides parking and houses the washer and dryer.

The highlight of the home is the expansive Great Room upstairs—a versatile Family/Entertainment area designed for comfort and enjoyment. This massive space includes a Smart TV, a secondary kitchen with a bar, a wood-burning fireplace, and ample seating for family and friends. The room extends to a deck equipped with a grill and outdoor seating, perfect for enjoying meals al fresco.

The upstairs also hosts the Master Bedroom, featuring a luxurious king-sized bed and a private terrace, along with the Master Bathroom, providing a serene and private retreat.

Please note, additional pet fees apply per pet. Dogs must not exceed 45 lbs and must be over 1 year old. If you believe your pet situation requires special consideration, please contact the Beachnest office.

Enjoy your stay at Casa Rio Del Mar, where comfort and beachside living await!
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Reservations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Maximum 3 Pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Casa Rio Del Mar Aptos
Casa Rio Del Mar 5 min Walk to Beach!
Casa Rio Del Mar Private vacation home
Casa Rio Del Mar Private vacation home Aptos
43577598-7813-438b-9b33-70552bfa423b

Casa Rio Del Mar Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janet S.

Gorgeous neighborhood, great for two couples
This two story home is in a great location. The second floor is almost self sufficient with a large living area and a mini kitchen. We were tortured by ants! I think an exterminator is in order. While there, there were issues with the upstairs toilet. A plumber was sent to no avail. The upstairs people had to use buckets to flush the toilet. We told the management company and they told us it would be dealt with after we checked out. The shower pressure downstairs was nonexistent. This may be considered being too picky, but, I really like a good cup of hot coffee. The downstairs coffee pot repeatedly produced weak lukewarm coffee no matter how much grounds we put in. The pot did not have an automatic shutoff- haven’t seen that in a long time. We didn’t know, and left it on by mistake. THERE IS SOME outdoor space but not much. Not really set up to be inviting or useful. all that being said, the price was good for that location. It doesn’t get any better than that neighborhood on the cliff while we were there. There was a giant art festival and we got to visit for artist studios right in the neighborhood. 4 old farts had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely lovely
My husband, mother, dog and I had an amazing stay.the home was perfect for our needs and enough space to spread out. So close to the beach. Absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, clean place, very well equipped.
The house is very well equipped, you don't need to bring anything there except food, very good contact with the company renting the house. Five STAR!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G., Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home!
Great place! Came with our family and had an awesome time! Great communication with the owners too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

koorosh n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay despite...
Great location, 5 minutes walk to the beach. Minor issues with cleanliness, required cleaning after arrival. Dishwasher was not cleaning properly, had to wash dishes by hand..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keeli M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Spring break trip 2023
Amazing place to stay! We had 8 people in our party and we were so comfortable. Close to the beach in a private neighborhood. House is very well stalked. Thank you we will definitely be booking again. P.s Communication with them was prompt and answered all questions. Definitely a 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We truly enjoyed our visit. They only complaint would be the kitchen. It’s small and we cooked a lot
We rented in Aptos to be nearer our daughter and son-in-law in Monterey. We are usually in Cambria. The rental process was very smooth. When we waffled on whether or not to stay for New Years, the owner was very understanding.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can't ask for more it's awesome
Great location. Great house in a quite neighborhood. Perfect for my needs and will rent once a yr when my inlaws are in town. Please see if there is an issue with the dishwasher, I didn't use it but this year and last year it beeps every 5min and I dont know how to turn it off.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Joan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large comfortable home on bluff above beach
Very clean. Nice neighborhood for walking. Very comfortable beds. Convenient to have washer-dryer and space for three cars. Trail to beach is close by but challenging with young children and beach gear. Comfortable living room and upstairs great room, with plexiglass on upper railing for child safety. Pellet BBQ and outdoor table on level above kitchen was a bit challenging. Kitchen very poorly stocked—few bowls, glasses, and pots and pans; we ended up buying paper plates rather than using the heavy plates. Prefer beach level location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary w., Salinas Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Five Star Review
We are locals (30 miles away) who needed a place to stay while our floors were being refinished. Wonderful stay all around. We will return when we need a place to stay for the next phase of our remodel. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Home was perfect for a family vacation. Plenty of room to spread out. Upstairs family room was spacious. A short walk to the beach in a very quiet neighborhood. My 4 year old grandson was in his glory. His last words as we were leaving: “I’m going to miss this place!”
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Heather O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Aptos vacation
We had a wonderful holiday in Aptos with our family of 3 young men. The location is very close to the beach and the house had plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Plenty of seating and one giant TV that allowed for fun family movie nights. Will return again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Thanksgiving
Great location for all of us, ages 19 to 79! Walkable to the beach. Home had a great bonus room upstairs that was a perfect gathering place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Wonderful property. Beds could use some updating in the first floor bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Nice. Clean and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rio Del Mar
Great location, clean quiet block from beach etc. Couple things in kitchen did not work, garbage disposal, couple burners on stove and no chips for electric grill which you need. Remember to bring in garbage bags, ziplocks, etc if cooking. Overall was really nice!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
great :)
this is a spacious clean and bright home perfect for us and our friends with young children. close to the beach and nisene marks.. 2 kitchens is a great idea but they are sparsely appointed. plenty of plates, but bring your own cooking supplies and salt, pepper, spices, oil, if you wanna really use them.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dated but roomy
So much room for our family! Beautiful neighborhood and a short but strenuous walk to the beach. The house is very dated especially the kitchen, but worked out grear for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nichole G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great gathering space, close to beach!
Had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the upstairs space with friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aptos family time
We really appreciated the amenities not only the great smelling sheets and towels, but the kitchen supplies and things special for COVID19 (masks, sanitizer, etc.). Mostly loved finding such a special place to get out of the Bay Area and to the beach for the weekend away. Grocery shopping nearby. Plenty of kitchen gadgets, wine glasses and a wonderful barbeque. Tons of things for the kids to play with, books and the TV/internet situation was turn key and ready to go. So great after a long drive with toddlers to get there! Small things for the older set is that that main living space is upstairs so get your steps in. The garden area is very well taken care of. Maybe in the summer there will be a dining set on the porch upstairs. The walkway to the beach is rather washed out so we went down to the beach, but then sent the younger ones back for the car to come and get us. Nice walk down and back to the Pixie market for a beer and visit with friends outdoors. Restrooms on the beach at Rio Del Mar great as local restaurant restrooms are still closed. House and layout was perfect for our family and more bedding than we expected. Beach chairs in the closet. Tons of beach towels and a bag of firewood for one night in the upstairs loft was appreciated. We also used the gas fireplace downstairs. 2 fully stocked kitchens and a bar area that seats 7-8 upstairs. We used the washer and dryer and had soap pods for it and both of the dishwashers. Hope to be able to spend a week there again in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay in Aptos home near beach
Roomy, warm house just a 5 mins walk from our favorite beach in Aptos. We stayed here with our 4 children and had plenty of room, lots of peace and quiet, modern amenities (Netflix, etc) and just a short walk to a beautiful (and doggy friendly) beach. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Galen W., Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness
Neat House, Close to the Beach
The house is great for getting together with family, it has a neat set up with two kitchens. It is definitely a short walk to the beach down a path, only takes about 5 minutes. The path is a bit steep but we took a double stoller down Property manager was great, answered questions I had and was very understanding when we were a little late to leave after a car problem.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jean N., San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy Get Away
Great location! Short 5-10 minute walk to the beach! Our group of 8 slept very comfortably in this large house. There were plenty of pillows, blankets, and linen if we needed extras. We loved the open floor plan and that there were two separate living areas and the additional kitchen upstairs. The house had a lot of natural light which was really nice. The only complaint we have was that we wish there were nonstick pans as it was difficult cooking some meals since they kept sticking to the pans. Other than that, we had a great time and wish we could have extended our stay longer. Even the little fur babies we brought enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay again!
Property listing was accurate. Enough sleeping and seating space for our group. Perfect location in Aptos. Quick drive into town for groceries. Quick drive or walk access to beaches. Two minor issues which were addressed with management. Garbage is on Friday morning, not Thursday morning as listed. Downstairs oven did not work during our stay. Otherwise all went great and we would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Carolyn J., California

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach access
Was disappointed that getting to the beach was so difficult. Had to go to another beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019