Ocean View Beauty, Just a Nine Iron to the Beach
About this house rental
Situated in Rio Del Mar, this attractive house for $408 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos, California. Two-story house with two bedrooms and one-and-one-half baths, sleeps four comfortably (an Aerobed is available). This is the perfect house for an ocean getaway. Only steps from the beach, this freshly-remodeled home has a walk-around deck with an ocean view from the 'front porch.' Pick your relaxation - sit and sip on the deck while watching the activity at one of the Santa Cruz area's favorite beaches, or gather the beach chairs (provided) and the kids to enjoy being outside on this beautiful, long, wide, setting where the ocean meets the land! ***NEW*** Now has air conditioning!! Upstairs is the living area with a front room, kitchen, eating counter, and half bath. Downstairs there are two bedrooms and a full bath. The entire house has been renovated with granite kitchen and bathroom counter tops, new kitchen appliances, cabinets, and amenities. Very clean and comfortable. Just the right size, not too big, not too small! Picnic table on the deck along with a gas barbecue. Master bedroom has a queen-size bed, the other has a bunk bed with a double on the bottom and twin on top. Cable Flat screen TV, Blu-Ray DVD, Free WiFi. Shower outside in the carport for getting the sand out! Keywords: House
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Rio Del Mar, CA
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(122 Reviews)
5.0
Very comfortable and clean. Walking distance to the beach. My mother really enjoyed her stay. Thank you.
5.0
Great proximity to entire bay area including Capitola and Santa Cruz
5.0
My family (husband, two daughters, and I) stayed at Mike and Cricket’s property for 3 nights. It was a perfect jumping off point for exploring the Central Coast. Beds and couches were comfy, kitchen stocked, lots of cozy little touches. I wish we could have spent more time in the house. Loved having ocean views. We had great food at Pixie’s across the street, and had ice cream twice at Marianne’s (2 min drive). We had a great stay!
5.0
We loved staying here! This was one of the only vacation homes we’ve stayed in that wasn’t full of tchotchkes to break or knock over on accident, but still tastefully decorated and very comfortable. The outdoor shower has warm water and so nice to use after a day at the beach! The upstairs deck wraps all the way around the house, and makes a perfect racetrack for a toddler.
Very comfy beds, well-stocked with condiments from past guests, and 10/10 communication from hosts. We plan on coming back!
5.0
Great property with an even better location !
5.0
Me and my girlfriends had a great time! The place was well-maintained and very clean. It is one block from the beach and a great area with a very cool vibe!
5.0
This property was perfect in every way. It was very clean, very comfortable, and very quiet, and so close to the beach. Everything we needed was provided. I would not hesitate recommending this property to my friends.
5.0
It was a great experience for the whole family and convenient being walking distance to the beach and a perfect kitchen space and outdoor grill to save costs on meals. The house has a view of the ocean from the front deck and provides a very cozy space after adventures to Monterey and Santa Cruz. Great for a family or a couple! I recommend this VRBO and we will definitely be staying here again!
5.0
The place was wonderful and we had such a relaxing long weekend. Clean, comfortable and felt right at home! We will be coming back! 😊
5.0
Great location and view right near the beach! Owners responded quickly to issues with VRBO, and they were very helpful. Comfortable and spotless home on the hill, with everything wé needed (from towels to condiments). Highly recommended home and owner!
5.0
Great property with a great location.
5.0
We had such an amazing time staying at this property. It was a block away from the beach and across the street from Pixie Deli. The house was very clean and big enough for a family. I can’t wait to come back and stay at this property!
5.0
This vacation rental had everthing we wanted or needed including a whole house water filtration system! That’s pretty incredible. We loved our stay.
5.0
The house was as described is a beautiful seaside location. There was some work being done on the streets near the rental and Cricket was great at explaining what was being done and when. Very good communication.
5.0
They made it very easy. The property was well stocked with everything you would need when staying for the week.
5.0
Great family getaway!
Amazing house, so close to the beach. It has everything you need…utensils, bedding, towels, dishwasher, washer/dryer, TV in every room. The pilot light went out in the fireplace and the owners were super responsive. Definitely recommend.
5.0
Ocean View
We were pleasantly surprised how close we were to the ocean. You can see the ocean from the living room and the outside deck. It is such a quick and pretty walk to the beach. This house is located so close to everything-Santa Cruz, Monterey, etc. Aptos is a super cute town. The house is super cute and has everything that you could need. You won't be lacking for anything. The home is clean and furnishings are nice and comfortable. I would highly recommend staying in this home.
5.0
Easy 5-Star Stay
My wife and I are hard-wired to go into any VRBO rental with low expectations. I guess it's a way of somewhat guarding against mild disappointment. This property gets a 5-star rating from us in every category. First, a totally cute and comfy home that has been very well maintained. Second, it was "spic and span" clean. Third, it was very well stocked (i.e., kitchen gear, bath towels, beach-going stuff, etc.) We absolutely, positively LOVED our time in Aptos, CA, and this home played a LARGE part in it. Easy 5-star rating from us!! THANK YOU for a great time!
5.0
Wonderful place
Great location, updated, well stocked and clean.
5.0
Excellent place to stay!
Everything was perfect. We will definitely stay again next time we are in the area! Thank you for a great few days!
5.0
My mother, 3 young children and I loved this beach property. The house was so close to a wonderful beach and was a nice, slower-paced alternative to Santa Cruz. The house was immaculately clean and had every amenity you could think of. The owners thought of everything, and it was one of the best vacation rentals we have stayed at. We certainly will plan on returning.
5.0
Perfect beach vacation spot
My mother, 3 young children and I loved this beach property. The house was so close to a wonderful beach and was a nice, slower-paced alternative to Santa Cruz. The house was immaculately clean and had every amenity you could think of. The owners thought of everything, and it was one of the best vacation rentals we have stayed at. We certainly will plan on returning.
5.0
Clean, comfortable and convenient. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
5.0
Fabulous Beach House
Clean, comfortable and convenient. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
5.0
Love this place!
Our 3rd time staying here, and it was our best yet. Weather was amazing, so we were able to take full advantage of the 3 minute walk to the beach (really appreciated the beach chairs and umbrella!). This property really has everything you need - super clean, comfortable, and just feels like a wonderful oasis for relaxation the moment you walk in.
The owner was accommodating and thoughtful, as usual. We really do love this place!
5.0
Perfect location!
Perfect location! Excellent property with every amenity. Beautiful sunsets from the deck and plenty of room to spread out.
5.0
Beautiful Beach
We had a great time at the beach
5.0
Great House by the Beach
We had a wonderful stay. This house is very close to the beach and a deli for breakfast and lunch. A short drive to restaurants and the grocery store. The house felt like a home not a vacation rental. Our son loved the bunk beds.
5.0
Really enjoyed the stay. Cozy Fireplace for some stormy weather and a very short walk to the beach for those sunny days. Kitchen very well stocked for preparing family meals. Would stay again.
5.0
We had such a great experience booking and staying in this home. Cricket did a great job communicating with me and provided easy to follow instructions to accessing the house and provided helpful information about the area. The house was immaculate and was stocked with everything we could have possibly needed. The area was quiet (off season) and we loved being so close to the beach enjoying the sunrise and sunsets. The bedrooms are downstairs and the living space and kitchen is upstairs which provided for beautiful views. The house also has a wrap around deck with plenty of furnishings. We would absolutely recommend this home for both adult and family get always. We are hoping to book this home again in the summer months.
5.0
Quiet Getaway
We had such a great experience booking and staying in this home. Cricket did a great job communicating with me and provided easy to follow instructions to accessing the house and provided helpful information about the area. The house was immaculate and was stocked with everything we could have possibly needed. The area was quiet (off season) and we loved being so close to the beach enjoying the sunrise and sunsets. The bedrooms are downstairs and the living space and kitchen is upstairs which provided for beautiful views. The house also has a wrap around deck with plenty of furnishings. We would absolutely recommend this home for both adult and family get always. We are hoping to book this home again in the summer months.
5.0
Terrific Location - everything you need
Really enjoyed the stay. Cozy Fireplace for some stormy weather and a very short walk to the beach for those sunny days. Kitchen very well stocked for preparing family meals. Would stay again.
5.0
This is a perfect location for a quick walk to the beach and a very short drive to Nisene Marks State Park. We loved relaxing on the balcony in the afternoons, and our daughter loves the bunk bed! It was our second stay here and we plan to stay again. It is very clean and comfortable with a lot of nice kitchen supplies.
5.0
Wonderful!
This is a perfect location for a quick walk to the beach and a very short drive to Nisene Marks State Park. We loved relaxing on the balcony in the afternoons, and our daughter loves the bunk bed! It was our second stay here and we plan to stay again. It is very clean and comfortable with a lot of nice kitchen supplies.
5.0
Another great stay
Our second time at this property and it was just as enjoyable as before. Super clean, well-appointed, and comfortable. The kids love the bunk bed, not to mention TVs in all the rooms :) Plenty of restaurant and grocery options nearby (and delivery service), so you have access to pretty much everything you need. And a 3 minute walk to that beautiful beach - glorious!
Also want to say how kind and thoughtful the owner is - she is always responsive, and goes above and beyond to be helpful and accommodating. Thank you, Cricket!
5.0
Myself and family had a wonderful stay!! Close to beach, walking trails, short drive to Capitola with a lot of fun window shopping 😁lovely wraparound deck. Definitely would stay again!
5.0
Myself and family had a wonderful stay!! Close to beach, walking trails, short drive to Capitola with a lot of fun window shopping lovely wraparound deck. Definitely would stay again!
5.0
We loved our stay! It was the perfect place for our family with 3 kids ages 5 to 10. The house had everything we needed to prepare meals and even had some beach chairs and sand toys for the kids. We loved the relaxed town and close proximity to the beach and food. Thanks so much!
5.0
Lovely stay with short walk to beach
We loved our stay! It was the perfect place for our family with 3 kids ages 5 to 10. The house had everything we needed to prepare meals and even had some beach chairs and sand toys for the kids. We loved the relaxed town and close proximity to the beach and food. Thanks so much!
5.0
Wonderful
Myself and family had a wonderful stay!! Close to beach, walking trails, short drive to Capitola with a lot of fun window shopping 😁lovely wraparound deck. Definitely would stay again!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Rio Del Mar?
The average price for a rental in Rio Del Mar is $551 per night. This rental is $143 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ocean View Beauty, Just a Nine Iron to the Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Ocean View Beauty, Just a Nine Iron to the Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Ocean View Beauty, Just a Nine Iron to the Beach?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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