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Beach Front Paradise - Upscale Home

Beachfront vacation home near Capitola Beach

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Living area
Living area
Property grounds
On the beach
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Place, Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Seacliff State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Aptos

On the beach.At this Rio del Mar vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Rio Del Mar Beach and Seacliff State Beach. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Aptos History Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seacliff State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Aptos History Museum - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Capitola Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poki Bowl - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Whale City Bakery Bar And Grill Aptos - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Venus Cocktails & Kitchen - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Beach Front Paradise - Upscale Home

Permit #201384

It doesn't get any better than being directly on the sand with full views of the ocean from nearly every room. This rare location delivers a different kind of grounding energy, along with the sounds and smells that only an ocean front property can deliver.

The exquisite 3 bed, 2 bath home is perfectly remodeled with many modern conveniences. It has a beautiful open and airy floor plan with floor to ceiling sliding glass doors, radiant heat flooring, free Wi-Fi, and big screen digital TV's in the living room and master bedroom.

Located in the middle of "Rio Del Mar Island", you are greeted by the brand new open kitchen connected to the dining area and living room that walks right on to the slate patio, literally 10 feet from the sand. The wonderful patio is where you will find yourself mesmerized by the beauty of the ocean and imminent sunsets. Sit and relax while you watch the waves splash in front of your eyes, on many occasions you will see dolphins, whales, birds, seals and other marine mammals.

This well designed floor plan has custom built-in extra long twin bunk beds in the first floor bedroom with adjacent full bathroom. Walk up the staircase to the second level where you will find two large bedrooms and one full bathroom. The large master bedroom has a king size bed and offers full ocean views with a 5 x 20 ft sun deck. The second upstairs bedroom offers a queen size bed and full double closets. The second floor is also appointed with a washer and dryer.

You find yourself 10 seconds from the sand, a 3 minute walk to restaurants, convenience store, coffee, and the famed Pixie's Deli. Stroll on down the sand to Seacliff Beach 5 minutes north and the famous "Parallels" surf spot 5 minutes walk south.

*25 minute drive to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
*15 minute drive to Capitola Village
*30 minute drive to UCSC

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please place all Linens and towels (excluding comforters and blankets in a pile.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
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 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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 201384

Property is also known as

2791-248063

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beach Front Paradise - Upscale Home to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.6 mi (14-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beach Front Paradise - Upscale Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beach Front Paradise - Upscale Home to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beach Front Paradise - Upscale Home offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beach Front Paradise - Upscale Home?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beach Front Paradise - Upscale Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beach Front Paradise - Upscale Home?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beach Front Paradise - Upscale Home have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beach Front Paradise - Upscale Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beach Front Paradise - Upscale Home to downtown Aptos?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Aptos.

Beach Front Paradise - Upscale Home Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 143 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Nancy d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Wonderful to be able to see and hear the amazing waves
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot along the Rio Del Mar beach! We’ve been coming to this beach for the last 4 years and this was the best place yet! Great for a family or two to share!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful beachfront property

This place was perfect, exactly what we were looking for. Very clean and perfect location. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Getaway

Had a great time. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful weekend at this perfectly located house

SO nice to work with helpful property manager. Our stay was so lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Beach House on Beach Drive!

We have been staying in this house for the past 6 years, it never disappoints.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

richard p.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very comfortable and well stocked beach house. loved walking out the large sliding doors directly to the beach. the house didn’t have an iron and the owners brought one to us thanks! street parking can be a pain and the home could use a deep cleaning (very dirty window screens and dust behind tvs).
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

This is a very comfortable property. Right in the middle of the island and on the beach. Master bedroom and bed was amazing. Second bedroom upstairs was a nice size and comfortable. Downstairs bedroom is very small just enough room for twin bunkbeds. Kitchen and living room were spacious and provided easy flow. The kitchen seem to be lacking some cooking essentials, though… All in all it was a great house to stay in for a week long beach vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Right on the beach!!!

I loved this property and even got to speak to the owner at one point. Very sweet owners! They had a new property manager and there were a couple of glitches with communication, but overall an amazing place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sandra P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Aptos Bailey

The place was not very clean, there were no kitchen towels, 1 dishwasher pod and the pots& pans are limited and only large skillet is old and grundgy The kitchen sink water does NOT get hot or even warm. Carpets need to be cleaned; chairs on upstairs balcony were filthy- unusable The kitchen table set up is not functional/uncomfortable for even 4 adults Patio table was not cleaned. Lights are hard to figure out We left the washed dishes and silverware better organized and cleaner when we left. Also the couch is leaking feathers, pillows looked like they needed to be washed Unfortunately we thought this place was advertised as a better place than we’ve stayed before 2 doors down, but were very disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Darlene C.

Wonderful Stay at 220 Beach Drive

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed at this unit in the past and were excited to return. Well stocked kitchen, comfy beds, and a patio door that opened super wide to let in the ocean breezes. Patio has high top table with 6 chairs now! We loved it. Also the stackable washer and dryer was a huge convenience with 2 small children. Upstairs balcony off Primary bedroom needs a bird deterrent as lots of birds had partied there earlier :) No issue for us as we did not use the upstairs balcony. See you next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Great place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fun home!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

Amazing beach stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay. The house was lovely, cozy, and well-appointed. We loved the location and the views cannot be beat.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Reunion weekend - 220 Beach Drive 10/12-15/23

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent in all ways. Lynette and her staff were very service oriented and responsive, we'll be back next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

220 Beach Drive

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Anther perfect week at the home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach front property

The owner/manager was extremely helpful and the house was amazing! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, comfortable stay!

We absolutely loved this property. It was clean and comfortable. The perfect place for our family to spend a weekend at the beach. The owner was responsive and friendly and the house was perfect. Our kids are going to be so disappointed not to sleep to the sounds of the waves when we get home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay

We had a very comfortable stay here. The communication with Denise and Danielle was prompt and thorough. The beach is literally steps from the back door and was great for playing beach games and throwing a ball around. The beds and furniture are all very comfortable. We were able to watch Xfinity TV and sign into apps on the TVs. My only criticism is the bathrooms didn't have a hook for a robe or a place in the shower to put soap, but we made it work, not a deal breaker. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach getaway

Great property and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rio Del Mar Beauty

We loved your home. It was just what a beach house getaway should be. The floors that heat were the biggest blessing. The bedrooms were roomy, the only comment would be that the bunk beds are for kids only as the beds were a little hard, BUT your couch made a perfect place. Your pigeon neighbor is named Priscilla as we found out she has eggs. Pedro her partner monitors here. Thank you so much for the opportunity to share.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location!!

Such a perfect location right on the beach. Also, the property manager, Denise is awesome - very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home!

This home has built so many memories for me and my family over the years. It continues to deliver on those memories, Denise is fantastic to work with and the home is always perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best beach house ever!

This is our second year in a row staying at this home, we have tried a few others in previous year in the same area and this house is seriously THE BEST!!! It’s so comfortable, has everything we need, and Denise’s communication was so good!! We are already trying to book for next year, it’s just so perfect!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Beach House

Great location and perfect sized house for 4-6 people. Property manager is very easy to work with!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was our 2nd stay here, and we love it!

Great house with modern updates, everything you need, easy communication with owners!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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