Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat!

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Interior
A modern living room with a dining area, large sliding glass doors leading to a balcony with a view of the sea.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, and a balcony with a view of the sea.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a small island with a sink.
A multi-story building with balconies, a sandy foreground, and a hillside in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Monterey Bay

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

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, Monterey Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Aptos

Located in Rio del Mar, a neighbourhood in Aptos, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Snorkelling, windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Map
Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Monterey Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Aptos History Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Venus Cocktails & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos Aptos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafé - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat!?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat! on 7 March 2027 start from NZ$4,568, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat! located?

Located in Rio del Mar, this holiday home is steps away from Rio Del Mar Beach and Monterey Bay. Seacliff State Beach and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful visit. This is a great home. Wonderful location! Well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family! Great views and beach access!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was fun being on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, well stocked, easy walkable access to the beach, beautiful balcony views, pet friendly. The host was easy to connect with and responded quickly with answers to questions. We definitely enjoyed our stay which was made even better by the multiple wildlife sightings in the waters offshore.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this beach front property was perfect, and exactly as described. Beautiful locations and home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bed was very comfortable. House is right on the beach. House is 3 stories high. Good accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in, plenty of space and a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views were amazing. Beach couldn't be closer. The house was perfect for two families. Kitchen is a little tight but plenty of room for everything else. Rooms are spacious and bathrooms are nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing time at this beautiful location! Saw whales, dolphins, sea otters from the patio/balcony. Parking situation is not great but majority of time able to find within short distance. Beds were comfortable and had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location couldn’t be any better

We loved staying here and can’t wait to come back,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jaleh was a great host. We had a relaxing and fun week in Aptos. Views from the patio and balconies were amazing, we were able to see a few whales and wildlife.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend this property. The house was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, and the location was fantastic—especially with such easy access to the beach.The host, Jelah, was incredibly responsive, accommodating, and thoughtful throughout our stay. From check-in to checkout, everything was handled smoothly, and we truly appreciated the extra accommodations that made our trip even more enjoyable.What stood out most was how welcoming and family/pet-friendly the property felt. As a family with special-needs children, finding a place where everyone can feel comfortable and have a great experience is incredibly important to us, and this home exceeded our expectations.Thank you, Jelah, for your outstanding hospitality. We had a wonderful experience and are already looking forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was responsive. Easy instructions for the unit. Loved the close proximity to the beach and local coffee shop and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in a fun location. We were in Aptos for a wedding and really enjoyed the beach access. The 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths was so convenient for grandparents, parents and a kid. Very good communication with property mgr.
Beach view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend

Very nice place to stay and super cozy. Can’t wait to see this place again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great funw

Wonderful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location to relax on the beach

Overall a great place to spend a few days relaxing by the beach. Place was clean but a little bit dated/worn. Location was great with restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful locaton right on the beach!, LOTS of rules, Furniture a bit tired, slightly overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice beachfront home

Spent a nice weekend with family. Plenty of room and sleeping arrangements for our guests. Great view of the ocean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

This place is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic experience

Being next to the ocean was fabulous.. and the views from the bedrooms and the balconies were really enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Vaca

We had the best time with our family here. Great location, great communication with Jaleh. She answered all our questions and responded quickly. The place was very clean. It really fit our needs. Our family made many great memories in this vrbo rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Getaway!

Our stay at this property was amazing. Beautiful home, view, rooms, bathrooms, and all. We will likely stay at this property again. We all had a great time. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

This place was ideal location and was very well catered for inside. I judge a place on 3 things 1) location 2) modern and clean 3) how comfortable are the beds All 3 get 5 stars! Slept really well .. will definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
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