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Picturesque Beach Front home

Vacation home near Capitola Beach in Aptos

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Dining
Fireplace
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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, The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪66 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 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seacliff State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Aptos History Museum - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Capitola Beach - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Poki Bowl - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Whale City Bakery Bar And Grill Aptos - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Venus Cocktails & Kitchen - ‬5 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.

Picturesque Beach Front home

Permit #241350

This Beach Cottage is the ultimate gem for those seeking an unbeatable beachfront experience. From the moment you step inside, you'll be captivated by the charm and luxury it exudes.

The heart of this homes is its upgraded gourmet kitchen, featuring gleaming stainless steel appliances, a gas stove, and a convection oven. Luxurious tiled bathrooms, new hardwood floors, and beach-themed furniture in every room set the stage for a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Ceiling fans provide a gentle breeze, adding to the comfort of your stay.

With 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, this cottage comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests, making it perfect for family or group getaways.

But the real magic lies just beyond your doorstep – in five steps, you'll have your toes in the sand. The patio beckons you to enjoy outdoor living at its finest, with a BBQ for delicious al fresco dining, a dining table for leisurely meals, and a fire pit to gather around during enchanting evening gatherings.

For those seeking an elevated experience, there's a large rooftop deck where you can lounge in the coastal sunshine, embracing the gentle ocean breeze.

This home is thoughtfully equipped with all the amenities you need to host a memorable family beach party; just bring your bathing suits and towels, and you're all set. And after a day of sandy adventures, a new outdoor patio shower allows you to wash away the beach's embrace, leaving you refreshed and ready for more seaside fun.

Seize this incredible opportunity to experience the best of beachfront living at this delightful Beach Cottage, where the sand and surf are just steps away, and the memories you'll create will be cherished forever.

TOT Certificate #CO00115

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 201119

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Picturesque Front Home Aptos
Picturesque Beach Front home Aptos
Picturesque Beach Front home Private vacation home
Picturesque Beach Front home Private vacation home Aptos
2791-208914

Frequently asked questions

How close is Picturesque Beach Front home to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.7 mi (14-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Picturesque Beach Front home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Picturesque Beach Front home to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Rio Del Mar Beach and 5-minute walk from Seacliff State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Picturesque Beach Front home offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Picturesque Beach Front home?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Picturesque Beach Front home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Picturesque Beach Front home?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Picturesque Beach Front home have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Picturesque Beach Front home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Picturesque Beach Front home to downtown Aptos?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Aptos.

Picturesque Beach Front home Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice. The whole family loved the place. We enjoyed everything, and everything functioned. And the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Great beach 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: This place was very nice and relaxing. We really enjoyed our stay and it is right on the beach. We will definitely come back to this beach house.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect for our needs. Kids and adults both enjoyed being right on the beach. Check in was easy. The kitchen had what we needed. One of the bedrooms can only be accessed through the other bedrooms, but we made it work.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bud S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Thanksgiving getaway

Fine
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela Y.

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

Beautiful get away for two

Location of the property is amazing. Little market and deli a short walk from the house. We enjoyed the sunset from the second floor deck, and the next night sat by the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Great beach house 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: This is my third time renting this house and it was once again great. Place was clean, with lots of towels supplied, outdoor area was perfect with a nice BBQ and fire pit. A few people who came for the day asked about maybe renting it. Highly recommend to anyone who likes to wake up right on the beach. During my stay this time, we saw whales, dolphins, and seals.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

great place to stay

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 had a wonderful time at this beach rental, the weather was fantastic, surf spot right outside, and lots of beachcombing for rocks. The place is a bit dated, but clean and comfortable. The back bedroom is a little noisy from walkers passing by. Otherwise, highly recommend :)
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Louis S.

Beach house

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: Beach house is clean, great location and access to the beach is excellent. We discovered the propane tanks to the gas bbq were near empty but a quick message to property management delivered a full one in timely manner. The twins bedroom is sandwiched between the other two bedrooms which was odd but would work for a family. All said we had a nice time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Steps from the sand!

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 being on the sand! Nice cozy spot. Can’t ask for!! Great time!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Monique F.

91st Birthday- Family 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: We enjoyed celebrating my dad's 91st birthday making special memories that we'll cherish. House was fantastic and made us feel comfortable and safe. Clean and well setup for everything we needed. We look forward to staying again soon.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Slawomir S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Avoid this place

Not recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca K.

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

Great vacation

This house suited the needs of our family of four very well. There is no private parking space but we always found a place right out the backdoor to park. Our stay was only a couple of months after the big storms that battered the coastline here so the beach wasn't quite as pristine as usual. The big bummer was that we did not have beach access from the patio due to ordinances from the local authorities. The concern being that the rock wall is unstable. It looked far from unstable to us. This wasn't the property manager's fault. However, it did impinge on the vacation experience not to be able to walk out to the beach as we had planned. The management company in general was a dream to work with and was incredibly helpful and responsive, really great. Unfortunately, the house next door was under construction for a lot of the week, which made being on the patio not very peaceful. The views are incredible, the kitchen well appointed and the location was good for us. Overall a very nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Karen T.

Sun and Fun on The Island.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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 is our 6th year staying at 272 Beach Dr. The house could really use a good deep cleaning. We do appreciate all the upgrades the homeowners have done over the years. Enjoyed walking down to Venus Spirits for cocktails and appetizers.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lori N.

Return renters

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have rented this house for the last 6 years. This is one of the best locations, however the house needs a major deep clean. We have always used their linen service, however the quality of linen is subpar. Next year we are bringing our own. The house was fully stocked with household items except toilet paper.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Breathtaking view!

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: Love being right on the beach with easy access! Loved the outdoor shower. Variety of beds, great for families! The firepit is an added bonus!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Great Small Home on the Island.

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 have rented this unit for the last 5 years. Some great upgrades have been done over the years. The most recent was new deck railing, lounge chairs, patio furniture and storm shutters. Bailey property manager was quick to resolve the lack of hot water.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Aptos Fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 38th year at 272 Beach. AlwaYs the best week of the year!!!! The house always has new surprises cozy just right for our family! So happy to find it saved from the storm. We loved having access be more private to the renters much safer for the grand kids. Looking forward to 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Beach 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: This was our fourth year staying at this darling house. It's very clean, and just steps away from the ocean. The management company is fantastic and very responsive to any concerns. We will be back - same time next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tonetta l.

Fun time in CALIFORNIA

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: Beautiful, better than pictured
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Roy B.

Beach Drive paradise

Rating Details: The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Beach Dr. In Aptos is less than 2 hours drive. The unit we stayed in was well equipped and was perfect for us. The view of Monterey Bay is literally feet away from the back door.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

MARK G.

The sound of the surf will lull you to sleep

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: The only drawback to the experience was the fact that the owner has placed barriers and chains along three sides of the back porch, which is off-putting and a visual distraction. If you want an unimpeded view, stay elsewhere.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Aptos beach apartment

Although this place was on the beach, it was the main walkway for people, so a lot of foot traffic. Bedroom situation was not ideal as all bedrooms were connected and center room had to walk through one of the other bedrooms to exit or use bathroom. Bedding was not clean. Blood on one of the pillows.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Rio del Mar

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: Walk for miles on the beach right out your back door.Super cozy, make sure you love the ones you’re with.Every gadget needed in this well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022