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Charming Rio del Mar Vacation Rental

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A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, a dining area, and a kitchen with a fireplace.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa set, a dining table, and a staircase leading to another level.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets and a view of the ocean.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window overlooking a street.
A bedroom with a large bed, a rocking chair, a nightstand, and a window with a view.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Monterey Bay

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub

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, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Aptos

Located in Rio del Mar, a neighbourhood in Aptos, this holiday home is near theme parks. 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching, birdwatching and ecotours.
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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 - 18 min walk - 1.5 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 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafé - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Rio del Mar Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Rio del Mar Vacation Rental?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Rio del Mar Vacation Rental on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$2,431, 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 Charming Rio del Mar Vacation Rental?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Rio del Mar Vacation Rental?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Rio del Mar Vacation Rental?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Rio del Mar Vacation Rental located?

Located in Rio del Mar, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of 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. 26 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is awesome with great view of the beach. Kitchen is small but has everything you need including lots of dishes, cooking items and great spices. We all enjoyed our time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful beach views and the convenient location. It’s great to hear that, even with the smaller kitchen, you found it well stocked with everything you needed for cooking and enjoyed having plenty of dishes and spices available. We’re so happy you all had a great time and hope to welcome you back to 209 Rio Del Mar again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this house, it’s within walking distance to the beach, coffee shop, and more!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect for a family getaway and provided easy access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mott Beach Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was fantastic! This is our third year at this house and we love it. Sunday some power went out, we called and Christina came and found the fuse box and took care of it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in this darling beachside cottage. It offered great beach access and plenty of room for the 6 of us. The kitchen was well appointed, the living area was comfortable and the beds were comfy and outfitted with cozy linens. Great shower too!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Just a walk down to the beach, shops and restaurants. House was very charming and welcoming. We will definitely try to stay again when we come visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great! The view was awesome and we enjoyed the outdoor patio. The house had everything you could need. The street traffic got loud at times, but overall we loved this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great bungalow

Such a cute bungalow great location to beach and nice ocean view from front patio we had 7 people and had plenty of room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach rental

Perfect beach rental! Walking distance to the beach, corner store and coffee shop. Love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice location

Loved the location, aside from the very busy and noisy road. Walk down to the beach, deli, or store. Grandkids loved the shore fishing and bogey boarding.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation Spot

House was steps from the beach! The kids had a great time at the house and were able to have their own area to play and hang out. Main living area had plenty of space and seating for all of the adults to visit. The front patio was nice with a great view of the ocean and sunsets. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Beach Vacation Sopt

Clean, comfortable, and a great location! Has everything you need. Property management was communicative and available if needed. Hosts clearly care that their guests have a positive experience. Would rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This is a well-loved home and it was evident in the upkeep and cleanliness of the property. The house had everything we needed and was literally a 30 second walk downhill to the beach. It was our first stay in this part of California and we had a really great time (had fun playing board games too). I would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beach house

It was a comfortable house but not as close to beach as we thought.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beach house was in the perfect location. 2 minute walk to the beach and eateries. The kitchen albeit small, had everything you need. We only used the king bed and it was very comfortable. The attached bathromm only has a tub but there is a shower in the guest bathroom. My favorite part was being able to sit at the dining table and look out at the water! The only thing I didn't like was that the sun was coming in through the living room window and although that day it only got up to about 70 degrees, it got hot in there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2026
Thank you for your detailed review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the location, easy beach access, and those beautiful ocean views from the dining area—it's one of our favorite spots too. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the warmth in the living room. We’ll be sure to take that into consideration as we continue to improve the guest experience. We’d love to host you again in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fun in Rio Del Mar

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fantastic time. The location is perfect, we sit on the patio and can see the beach hear the waves!! we were blessed to have all sunny afternoons, except Sunday. We are already looking forward to next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Beach House

This is a charming, older home that has been lovingly cared for. The upgrades were carefully chosen to blend with the original design of the house. There was a short but steep walk to the beach. The Aptos Creek trickles down, flowing along the beach where little ones safely play, escaping the waves of the ocean. The house had everything needed to make for a great vacay with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute home that’s centrally located in Aptos. Well appointed - we had everything we needed. Easy check-in/out.One minor note: while there are two bathrooms, there is only one shower. The king bedroom has a bathroom with a toilet & bathtub only. The hall bathroom is the only one with a shower. Not the end of the world but it did require coordination for our party.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice rental. Great location ocean view and walk to beach. Very comfortable and had everything that we needed. The closet even had booogie boards and sand toys. Enjoyed sitting on the front porch and bbqing after a full day. The road noise can be a bit loud for the front bedroom but other than that very quiet. The property management company was very friendly and professional to work with. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice large window to look at beach.. Awesome!! Everything in all rooms looks great!! Except wish screen door at front and fans as we had great weather.. need something to cool…. Thanks Host!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brief Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charming home with an ocean view!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A welcoming and charming home with a beautiful view! It was perfect for our family of 6. Bailey Property Management were extremely accommodating.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect family get away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was an amazing place to stay. It was absolutely spotless and met the listed description. The kitchen is tiny, but very mighty! The rental agency was very easy to work with and accommodated all of our needs. We will definitely stay here again. Thanks so much!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mott's wonderful stay at 209 Rio Del mar

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: awesome, fantastic, cannot wait until next year,
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

My Yearly Get-Away!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It's a cozy, homey, home. Keep it that way!
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