Seaside Sanctuary - Beach Front Home on the `Island`

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A living room with a view of the ocean, a gray sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a white door.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a view of the beach through a sliding door.
A white door with a keyhole and a metal doorknob.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, a large TV, and a view of the ocean.
A beachfront property with multiple-story buildings, a sandy beach, and a makeshift structure.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

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
    Near Monterey Bay

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Place, Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Seacliff State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Aptos

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Rio del Mar, a neighbourhood in Aptos. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Monterey Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Aptos History Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Venus Cocktails & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos Aptos - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafé - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaside Sanctuary - Beach Front Home on the `Island` pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Seaside Sanctuary - Beach Front Home on the `Island`?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seaside Sanctuary - Beach Front Home on the `Island` on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$3,017, 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 Seaside Sanctuary - Beach Front Home on the `Island`?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Seaside Sanctuary - Beach Front Home on the `Island`?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside Sanctuary - Beach Front Home on the `Island`?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seaside Sanctuary - Beach Front Home on the `Island` 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. 61 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very nice house with accurate description, easy to contact host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent all around! Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. The location was amazing and we had everything we could need. It’s so great to just walk out the back door and be at the beach!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Kitchen was awesome. Easy access to the beach, easy parking, and great space distribution in the residence.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Worked out great for our family of 6.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Walk our the back and you are at the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stay in this area a lot and this place has been by far our favorite ! We will be back !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay and we already can’t wait to go back. Outside of advising to bring your own beach towel, this home had all needs covered beautifully. The beach has been perfect in every way we would have hoped for both visits, even in the simply watching from your window moments.Absolute magic.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, nice house. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
waking up on the beach the days we spent at this house was magical. It would be a wonderful spot for a small family with children to come.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jaleh is very easy to communicate with and location is the best! We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Right on beach very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thank you, Susan! You are welcome back anytime, Jaleh
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great views of the ocean

Perfect for small family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was awesome. We are planning our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Was clean and had everything we needed. Would definitely go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach getaway

Location✔️amenities ✔️ease of beach access✔️accommodations ✔️. Our stay exceeded our expectations.I will definitely use this location again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and Convenient

We loved the location and the place. It was perfect for us! It was cozy, quaint and my family loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect. Easy access to a beautiful beach, close to state parks, and in town amenities. The house was perfect for us (2 adults). The kitchen is well stocked if you plan to eat at home (which we did) We will definitely return
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

This beach front property is in an excellent location with walking distance to cafes and a small market, and of course the beach at your door step. The listing description is accurate and the house is clean. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the cutest place I've rented thru VRBO. Super clean, modern and well stocked. Beautiful view from a comfortable patio. Host was accommodating when I needed to make some changes. Super easy check in/out. Already rescheduled another stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location beautiful view

This place was perfect and we were lucky it was such a beautiful sunny weekend (still perfect of it was overcast). The view of the beach was right at our fingertips. We will no doubt stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view

Wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away spot

Right on the beach, with the sounds od surf at night. Close to neighbors, so fair amount of foot traffic around house and on beach, but nothing to interfere with our enjoyment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot on the beach!

This house couldn't be in a better location...right on the beach, and we could still walk for coffee, lunch, or dinner. Kids each got their own rooms. Great for a relaxing beach trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Beach Rental

This house was just perfect. It was very clean, beds are very comfortable, the property manager was super helpful and responsive. The view is very special - right on the sand. 3 nice size bedrooms and 2 that look out over the ocean. We can't wait to come back and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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