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Casa Rio Del Mar

Holiday home in Aptos with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Exterior
Room
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Casa Rio Del Mar

VR PERMIT # 181054 expires 6/5/2028

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.

Pet Policy:
Pets must be over 1 year old and approved prior to booking. A $35/night fee per pet applies. Pets may not be left unattended in or on the property at any time. Please message us with details about your pet(s) before reserving.

Must be 25 years old to book.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Maximum 3 Pets
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Aptos

Rio del Mar, a neighbourhood in Aptos, is home to this holiday home. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting.
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Seascape Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Beer Can Beach - 7 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Gilroy Station - 40 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sushi Garden - Aptos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whale City Bakery Bar And Grill Aptos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Venus Pie Trap - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Poki Bowl - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Rio Del Mar pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa Rio Del Mar?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Rio Del Mar located?

Located in Rio del Mar, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Rio Del Mar Beach and Seacliff State Beach. Beer Can Beach and Seascape Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Whitney D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the location, can walk to the beach.and in a really nice nieghborhood. Liked having the extra living room and kitchenette upstairs for cooking prep and game nights ( even tho the stove top upstairs wasnt working while we were there. ) Main Kitchen is small but had plenty of pots and pans and cooking stuff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked perfectly for a family visit. Beach access 1 block away. Beds comfortable. Everything supplied that you would need. Beautiful tv room with wood burning fireplace …extra kitchen. Great for family time. The only objection…. 4:00 PM check in— 10:00AM check out. Not reasonable. Would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall S.

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

Awesome location

Great property and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great house for my husband and I, three kids, and dog. There was lots of room and it was very clean and had all the things we needed for a long weekend. We appreciated having close access to a path down to the beach and a nice quiet neighborhood to relax in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy h.

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

Safe sanctuary

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristine K.

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

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

Al P.

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

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

Daniel G., Los Angeles

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Fantastic stay in Aptos home near beach

Roomy, warm house just a 5 mins walk from our favorite beach in Aptos. We stayed here with our 4 children and had plenty of room, lots of peace and quiet, modern amenities (Netflix, etc) and just a short walk to a beautiful (and doggy friendly) beach. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Heather O.

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

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

Mark S.

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

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

mary w., Salinas Ca

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

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

6/10 Okay

Leslie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in
I really wanted to love this property, because the top level of the house really is beautiful and great for relaxing, but the ease of stay and safety concerns made me drop 2 stars off my review. The first safety issue is that we arrived at night, and NO LIGHTS were left on for us. Not only that, but there is NO CELL SERVICE in or around the house. We had to leave and find service so that I could download the instructions and entry code, as well as the wifi login info. Second, the wall switches don't actually turn on any lights, so I was stumbling around in the dark trying to find the lamp knobs. Coupled with the fact that there are a few ill-placed steps, it is only a matter of time before someone else falls and sues. I tripped twice down these steps in the dark before finding the lamps, and luckily wasn't injured. One final safety concern is that the door from the upstairs master bedroom that leads to the outside deck does not lock. Personally, my biggest issue that upset me was that I rented this house based on the cover photo, which I now know had to have been taken with a drone, looking down on the house. I rented this thinking I could let my 93 yr old mom sit on a deck and look out at the ocean while I worked. Obviously my fault for not digging deeper, but that photo is really misleading. Communication with the property managers was sketchy at best. Sometimes they wrote back within an hour or two, but other questions I had were never answered.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla L.

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

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

Keeli M.

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

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

Galen W.

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

Neat House, Close to the Beach

The house is great for getting together with family, it has a neat set up with two kitchens. It is definitely a short walk to the beach down a path, only takes about 5 minutes. The path is a bit steep but we took a double stoller down Property manager was great, answered questions I had and was very understanding when we were a little late to leave after a car problem.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

koorosh n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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

Justin R.

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

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

Janet S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

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

8/10 Good

Joan G.

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

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

Thomas F.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Nice. Clean and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

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Beachnest Vacation Rentals offers you the finest assortment of vacation rentals and beach rentals in Santa Cruz and surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for a fun vacation rental for a week-long family reunion, a family and pet-friendly vacation home, or a romantic getaway – the ultimate vacation experience awaits you in sunny Santa Cruz.
Our comfortable, well-maintained and fully furnished vacation rentals provide you with a true home-away-from-home and each property is close to all that Santa Cruz County has to offer. Allow us to help customize your Santa Cruz vacation rental with the amenities that are most important to you – from dramatic oceanfront whitewater views to family and pet-friendly properties, we focus on top-notch customer service from the time you begin your initial inquiry, to the time that you check-out – our highest priority is to exceed your expectations.

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