Beach Front Paradise - Upscale Home

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A living room with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a view of the beach.
A living room with a sofa, TV, and a ceiling fan. There is a view of the ocean through large glass doors.
A two-story building with a beige exterior, a black front door, and a small tree in front.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.
A kitchen with beige cabinets, a granite countertop, a black microwave, stainless steel appliances, and a mosaic tile backsplash.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Monterey Bay

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

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 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
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 beach. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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Map
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) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Venus Cocktails & Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos Aptos - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafé - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Front Paradise - Upscale Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Front Paradise - Upscale Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Front Paradise - Upscale Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Front Paradise - Upscale Home 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. 131 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 149 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

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 amazing. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the amazing location and had such a great stay. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back for another beach getaway soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. We were celebrating our daughter and granddaughter’s birthdays. The house was comfortable and offered everything we needed.Would stay again on a future visit
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Location, location, location... Beautiful view!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a lovely time here. This was our second stay. There are a few amenities that are lacking. No towels or dish rags in the kitchen. The downstairs bedroom is very small, and there is no place to put your luggage. Furniture in the living room needs updating kitchen seating although adequate is uncomfortable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We wanted to be right on the sand and we were. Perfect spot to download after two very busy months. Beds are great, the deck with the umbrella table was perfect for just chilling out and relaxing. Short walk to town for a great dinner, easy check-in with the management company. Definitely plan on coming again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that the home was the perfect place to unwind and recharge after such a busy couple of months. It sounds like you made the most of the beachfront location, relaxing deck, comfortable beds, and easy walk to town for dining. We're also glad the check-in process was smooth and that our team could help make your stay enjoyable. We would love to welcome you back for another relaxing beach getaway soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property, steps from the beach, ideal location. Had initially planned on exploring the area but decided to spend the entire long weekend at the property. Beds were very comfortable, house was well stocked. During the day we spotted dolphins right off shore and at night we fell asleep to the sound of the waves. Host was quick to respond and check in was very flexible for our late start.About a .2 mile walk to restaurants, .8 or so and up some steps to the ‘downtown’ Aptos area. Parking was an initial pain since it’s first come first serve on the street but once we got a spot we didn’t move again since everything was in walking distance.Best vacation my family has had in a while, thanks very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you and your family had such a memorable stay and enjoyed the home, the beach, and the convenient location. It sounds like you made the most of your time relaxing at the property—and spotting dolphins from shore and falling asleep to the sound of the waves sounds pretty special! We’re so glad we could help make your stay easy and enjoyable. We’d love to welcome you and your family back again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Wonderful to be able to see and hear the amazing waves
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful beachfront property

This place was perfect, exactly what we were looking for. Very clean and perfect location. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot along the Rio Del Mar beach! We’ve been coming to this beach for the last 4 years and this was the best place yet! Great for a family or two to share!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Getaway

Had a great time. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another wonderful weekend at this perfectly located house

SO nice to work with helpful property manager. Our stay was so lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Beach House on Beach Drive!

We have been staying in this house for the past 6 years, it never disappoints.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Right on the beach!!!

I loved this property and even got to speak to the owner at one point. Very sweet owners! They had a new property manager and there were a couple of glitches with communication, but overall an amazing place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very comfortable and well stocked beach house. loved walking out the large sliding doors directly to the beach. the house didn’t have an iron and the owners brought one to us thanks! street parking can be a pain and the home could use a deep cleaning (very dirty window screens and dust behind tvs).
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location!

This is a very comfortable property. Right in the middle of the island and on the beach. Master bedroom and bed was amazing. Second bedroom upstairs was a nice size and comfortable. Downstairs bedroom is very small just enough room for twin bunkbeds. Kitchen and living room were spacious and provided easy flow. The kitchen seem to be lacking some cooking essentials, though… All in all it was a great house to stay in for a week long beach vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Aptos Bailey

The place was not very clean, there were no kitchen towels, 1 dishwasher pod and the pots& pans are limited and only large skillet is old and grundgy The kitchen sink water does NOT get hot or even warm. Carpets need to be cleaned; chairs on upstairs balcony were filthy- unusable The kitchen table set up is not functional/uncomfortable for even 4 adults Patio table was not cleaned. Lights are hard to figure out We left the washed dishes and silverware better organized and cleaner when we left. Also the couch is leaking feathers, pillows looked like they needed to be washed Unfortunately we thought this place was advertised as a better place than we’ve stayed before 2 doors down, but were very disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations, as it’s very important to us that all guests have a comfortable stay. We appreciate you bringing these details to our attention, and we'll review each item carefully to ensure improvements are made. Your feedback helps us make the necessary adjustments, and we’ll be addressing the cleaning, kitchen setup, and other areas you mentioned with our team. In the future, we always suggest contacting us as soon as you arrive if you are not happy with the home or find any issues. This way, we can address them promptly during your visit and make your stay more enjoyable. Our goal is to provide a wonderful vacation experience for every guest, and we regret that this was not your experience. If you’d like to share any further details, we’re always open to hearing from you directly.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very Nice Bech Dr property

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: Always wonderful place to stay for the last 10 years we have been coming to this home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Stay at 220 Beach Drive

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 have stayed at this unit in the past and were excited to return. Well stocked kitchen, comfy beds, and a patio door that opened super wide to let in the ocean breezes. Patio has high top table with 6 chairs now! We loved it. Also the stackable washer and dryer was a huge convenience with 2 small children. Upstairs balcony off Primary bedroom needs a bird deterrent as lots of birds had partied there earlier :) No issue for us as we did not use the upstairs balcony. See you next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place!

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

10/10 Excellent

Amazing beach stay

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 wonderful stay. The house was lovely, cozy, and well-appointed. We loved the location and the views cannot be beat.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Reunion weekend - 220 Beach Drive 10/12-15/23

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: Excellent in all ways. Lynette and her staff were very service oriented and responsive, we'll be back next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

220 Beach Drive

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: Anther perfect week at the home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach front property

The owner/manager was extremely helpful and the house was amazing! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, comfortable stay!

We absolutely loved this property. It was clean and comfortable. The perfect place for our family to spend a weekend at the beach. The owner was responsive and friendly and the house was perfect. Our kids are going to be so disappointed not to sleep to the sounds of the waves when we get home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable stay

We had a very comfortable stay here. The communication with Denise and Danielle was prompt and thorough. The beach is literally steps from the back door and was great for playing beach games and throwing a ball around. The beds and furniture are all very comfortable. We were able to watch Xfinity TV and sign into apps on the TVs. My only criticism is the bathrooms didn't have a hook for a robe or a place in the shower to put soap, but we made it work, not a deal breaker. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach getaway

Great property and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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