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TV, fireplace
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Seacliff State Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Seascape Golf Club
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Aptos

In Aptos .Stay at this Aptos vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Rio Del Mar Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Seacliff State Beach. Beer Can Beach and Seascape Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seacliff State Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Seascape Golf Club - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Capitola Beach - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • La Selva Beach - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles

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

4th of JULY SPECIAL:  - book 3 nights and get the 4th night at half off.  Must book directly via our website for the special.

Welcome to Casa Rio Del Mar – A Spacious Coastal Getaway for the Whole Family

Just four houses from the sand and a quick stroll to Rio Del Mar Beach, Casa Rio Del Mar is a bright and welcoming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in the heart of Aptos. With its unbeatable location, expansive layout, and multiple indoor/outdoor gathering spaces, this home is made for memory-making.

Step inside to a dramatic two-story entryway flooded with natural light, leading into an open-concept living and dining area perfect for reconnecting after a day in the sun. Two downstairs bedrooms, each with queen beds, share a full bath, while the upstairs offers a stunning Great Room designed for family fun. Equipped with a Smart TV, cozy wood-burning fireplace, secondary kitchen and bar, and plenty of seating, it’s the perfect space for game nights, movie marathons, or just lounging with loved ones.

The primary suite on the upper level features a king-sized bed, private ocean-view terrace, and a spa-like en suite bath—a peaceful retreat for the grown-ups.

Enjoy meals on the upstairs deck with a BBQ grill and dining set, or take a scenic 10-15 minute walk to the Rio Del Mar Esplanade for beachfront dining, coffee, or a scoop of ice cream. Local favorites like the Hideout and DeLaveaga Golf Course are just a short drive away, and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers family-friendly excitement less than 20 minutes up the coast.

Managed by Beachnest Vacation Rentals, our local team is here to help you enjoy a seamless and stress-free stay.

Highlights:

-3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms | Sleeps 6+ comfortably
-Upstairs Great Room with Smart TV, fireplace, bar, and lounge area
-Fully equipped kitchen downstairs + bonus kitchenette upstairs
-Outdoor deck with grill + master suite terrace with ocean peek
-Short walk to Rio Del Mar Beach & Esplanade dining
-Quick drive to Seascape, golf, and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
-Washer/dryer, fast Wi-Fi, and garage parking
-Pet-friendly with approval | $35/night per pet (under 45 lbs, over 1 yr)
-Professionally managed by Beachnest Vacation Rentals – local and guest-focused

Casa Rio Del Mar blends beach access, space to spread out, and the comforts of home—making it the perfect home base for your next family getaway.

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Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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

General

  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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 are welcome
  • Service animals 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
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Casa Rio Del Mar to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.3 mi (16-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Casa Rio Del Mar have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Casa Rio Del Mar to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 7-minute walk from Rio Del Mar Beach and 5.6 mi (18-min drive) from Capitola Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Casa Rio Del Mar offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Casa Rio Del Mar?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Casa Rio Del Mar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Casa Rio Del Mar?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Casa Rio Del Mar have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Casa Rio Del Mar have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Casa Rio Del Mar to downtown Aptos?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Rio del Mar.

Casa Rio Del Mar Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randall S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location

Great property and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Safe sanctuary

A place to regroup after losing a family member
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Had a fantastic stay at 202 Kenneth. Walk-able (about 1/2 mile) to hidden beach park and a dog friendly beach. Beautiful path a block away to go steeply down to the beach. Very nicely appointed house. Good kitchen; small, but very functional. House was clean and orderly. Would recommend this spot for families to share.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

It was very nice. Clean, bigger than I expected. One suggestion-have a hair dryer for upstairs as well as downstairs bathroom. We will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

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