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Comfortable Beach House on the Sand

Vacation home near Monterey Bay in Aptos

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A beachside room with a large sliding glass door to the ocean, a TV, a bookshelf, and a dining area with metal chairs.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a blue countertop, and a view to the ocean.
A beach with a wooden walkway leading to the water, a pile of driftwood, and a clear blue sky.
A beachfront house with a balcony, large windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a glass table, wicker chairs, a brown sofa, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Aptos

Rio del Mar stay.At this Rio del Mar vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Monterey Bay and Rio Del Mar Beach. Beer Can Beach and Seacliff State Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Seacliff State Beach - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Cabrillo College - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Seascape Golf Club - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 19 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gilroy Station - 42 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Venus Cocktails & Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos Aptos - ‬5 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.

Comfortable Beach House on the Sand

Permit #241373

Coastal living at its best! This spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath single-story home is on the sand in Rio Del Mar. Fabulous home, located behind the gates on Beach Dr. This is a fully furnished, nicely decorated home with all amenities. Large Oceanside deck and rooftop deck with seating, perfect for sun bathing or just relaxing and enjoying the scenery. The Oceanside deck touches the sand. This house has wireless service. Direct television available. Located nearby Café Rio, Pixie Deli, and Venus restaurant, this cozy home is perfect for making memories.

No Cable- Roku Streaming Boxes
Property utilizes outdoor security cameras.
Please ask for Holiday rates and minimum stay requirements.

TOT Certificate #CO00115

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching 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 personal items, 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 241373

Property is also known as

Oceanfront Home On Drive Aptos
Oceanfront Home on Beach Drive Aptos
Oceanfront Home on Beach Drive Private vacation home
Oceanfront Home on Beach Drive Private vacation home Aptos
2791-208920

Frequently asked questions

How close is Comfortable Beach House on the Sand to the airport?

This vacation home is 9.4 mi (23-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Comfortable Beach House on the Sand have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Comfortable Beach House on the Sand to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 2-minute walk from Rio Del Mar Beach and 5.1 mi (23-min drive) from Capitola Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Comfortable Beach House on the Sand offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Comfortable Beach House on the Sand?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Comfortable Beach House on the Sand?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Comfortable Beach House on the Sand?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Comfortable Beach House on the Sand have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Comfortable Beach House on the Sand have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Comfortable Beach House on the Sand to downtown Aptos?

This vacation home is 1.3 mi away from Aptos.

Comfortable Beach House on the Sand Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
“House on Beach”
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniela E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect location, super clean, cozy and had all the bare necessities we needed for our family. Weather was absolutely perfect too! We’re definitely keeping this house on our list of places to book for our beach getaways.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russell D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If only we could come back once a month ....we would.What an enjoyable experience from start to finish. 10 out of 10 Thanks to the wonderful and helpful folks running the show our short vacation for my wife and myself was a monster success.Thank you for all our new memories!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bev D.

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

Family Fun

Our family has headed to the beach every summer for almost 40 years now. With the location of this home, right on the sand, we decided to spend more time at the house and on the beach, and we absolutely loved it. We barbecued, built bonfires, sang songs and ate s’more‘s. It was such a great week with our kids and grandkids. Can’t wait until next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Birthday Retreat

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: We started this tradition 5 years ago and enjoy this weekend stay every year, We have been blessed with beautiful weather every year which is all this place needs for a magical experance. Our 5 year old grandson only knows this home as his "beach home" and looks forward to visiting every year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE M.

Fantastic Beach Location

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: Great location! The house was large enough for 8 guests with wonderful views! The house was spacious and clean. Property MGT was friendly at check-in and check-out. Minor things were there were no dish towels and only 1 towel per person. Defiantly a great place to relax and enjoy the beach, I highly recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Wonderful Get Away

I took my family to the beach where I spent my Summer vacations at Rio Del Mar. This house is right on the beach. It has lots of room for those that want to read and those that want to play video games. The kitchen was well equipped. It’s fun to sit out on the deck and watch people walking by with their dogs. The view of the ocean is right in front of you. Beautiful sunsets. I couldn’t have dreamed a better vacation. It took me back to my childhood 60 years ago!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bev D.

Family Fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This summer‘s family get together was one of our best yet! The location of the house, right on the sand, was wonderful! We didn’t have to pack up and go anywhere! We played games, barbecued, buried a grandchild in the sand up to his neck, played in the surf, had bonfires with s’mores and just enjoyed and laughed the week away! And of course we made our annual trek to Pizza My Heart, Manuel’s and Maryann’s. Caruso’s in Capitola was once again the choice for “date night”. Lynette and Lisa were great to work with. They navigated any bump in the road with professionalism and kindness. We can’t wait to come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

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

Great location

Location is everything. Made up for lack of other things. Very bare bones house, not a lot of kitchen amenities, no spices or even pepper. No ziploc bags. Keurig machine but no pods. Coffee maker but no coffee. Lots of Knick knacks, but it gave it character. Would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Excellent Vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely LOVED this vacation rental. It’s spacious and perfect proximity to ocean. Lots of seating inside and had everything we needed. A few things were the mattresses in bunk room and queen need to be updated, the handle on one of the sliding doors was broken but still worked and the oven was different and hard to figure out temperature and cooking time needed. Other than that, everything else was perfect - it just needs a few upgrades. We will be staying here over and over again! One last thing, the cleaners left sand in some sinks and the windows out back had lots of finger prints on them that we had to clean when we got there - minor things, but something you should be aware of.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Frances M.

Great Beach Getaway

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 been to this home several times. Each time is an enjoyable experience. We enjoy hearing and seeing the waves crash onto the sand. Walking out onto the deck then onto the sand is fabulous. The bedrooms are all cozy with plenty of bedding, and towels for the family. Bailey properties are very responsive and helpful. The down side is cooking. If you want to cook in this home you will need to buy every spice you want to use. Luckily, we live close by and are aware of this so brought with us the spices we anticipated needing garlic, salt pepper etc. If you want to serve soup, eat ice cream, etc, you may also need to bring or buy extra spoons, since for some reason there are only a few spoons. However, there is an abundance of everything else
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randall S.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great Location

Great Location/View! Home was fairly tired & worn. But that wasn’t an issue for us.Broken chair leg. No teaspoons, though I don’t know why anyone would require them. No toaster. Toaster oven was available, but it was a challenge figuring out how to use it properly or reset it.Limited TV options. In the Living Room there was a Roku remote but no TV remote. None of this was a significant issue.Checking in was an issue. Instructions said to come to the office (106 Aptos Beach Rd.) after 3:00pm to check in. It was a Sunday and the office was closed. My wife reached someone by phone (multiple tries) who instructed us to go directly to the house, and provided us with a lockbox code to access a key.When we got close we encountered a gate which we weren’t aware of. My wife called again and reached a different person (Kim?). She wasn’t very helpful, and suggested we wouldn’t have a problem if we read the instructions.About that time a couple came by who were going to go through the gate (walking). We chatted awhile and they gave us code to get in. Once we got to the house the lockbox/key worked fine.Just a minor blip.randy
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Judy C.

Worst ever

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is crowded with so much “beach junk” that it is overwhelming. The home needs a deep clean, carpets are torn and roll at the edges, lights kept burning out, shutters in one room falling apart, guest bath toilet leaked from the bottom, molding fell off bathroom wall, a dining room chair was taped together with blue painters tape, windows were filthy inside and out, several of the pictures were so old there was no color, just pale blue outlines. The house sleep eight but only seven dining chairs......now I am getting picky, you get the idea.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ronald V.

626 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: Excellent location. Property management company was A+
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Relaxing on the beach

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: Perfect home for families! Open and spacious.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

great family getaway

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: Our family stayed for a week in June and had a great time. Plenty of room and being right on the beach was fantastic for the little children.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bill C.

626 Beach Drive, April 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We spent a very relaxing week at 626 Beach Drive. It was very quiet and the weather was beautiful on the weekend but mostly cloudy otherwise.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Malvern C.

Cornell family Thanksgiving 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: Great stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

Beach Front Bliss

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: Overall this was a very good property and location. Upon arrival, you need to reach through the cut-out in the gate in order to open the gate, and then you get to the front door. The couch is a little tired. The beds were very comfortable and new. The kitchen is well appointed but some of the cooking utensils are a little tired but function just fine. Happy to see there are 2 coffee makers (Keurig and a Mr.Coffee) There is an extra beverage fridge in the living room. There are plenty of different socializing areas for large groups.The location is amazing. Behind the gate and beach front. Just what we were looking for.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Last time at 626 Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We've stayed at this location a number of times and always enjoy it. There are a few minor repairs that are needed, which I mentioned to the property manager.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Great House

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: He love this house, great location. We had it last year, we’ll have it next year, and we’ll be rebooking every time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

Another great beach vacation

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: Our second visit to this great beach house. New rugs, chairs increased our enjoyment. The living set up is great.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Las Vegas, NV

Nov 2022

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: Awesome! Spectacular ocean view! Rooftop deck could use a cleaning. Very busy inside with all the "decorations/knickknacks", need to remove a few. Well stocked kitchen. Overall rating A+.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Bill C.

Last time at 626 Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the 10th time we've rented 626 Beach over 8 years. Previously we thoroughly enjoyed our stays but this time, my wife was in a wheel chair and the home is not ADA compliant. Hopefully the owners can rectify the situation.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Dyana K.

Location Clearly Dictates Effort

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unbelievable location!! Just gorgeous!! a result the property is not updated or well maintained. The same issues we had a full year ago haven’t been corrected.. inexpensive ones such as a broken patio umbrella with a spine sticking out that isn’t stable and spins.. to a master bath with 3 bad lightbulbs and 4 more almost going... a main Smart TV where you have to push so hard on the remote to get it to work that it’s almost not worth it.. a fireplace that doesn’t work.. a side gate so rusty it doesn’t close. BAILEY should be embarrassed - it would be SO easy to make these very minor improvements and a year later exactly the same. Definitely won’t be staying at this property again.

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