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Beach House Overlooking Seacliff State Park and Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos

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Exterior
deck chairs and tables
Sunset from the deck
View from cliff to Seacliff State Park and Cement Boat
living room sectional and view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Seacliff State Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Capitola Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beach House Overlooking Seacliff State Park and Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos

Unobstructed cliff view of Monterey Bay from Santa Cruz to Monterey.
Approximately 2000 square feet of living space;
Living room with wood burning fireplace and picture window, flat screen TV
3 large Bedrooms
2 Full bathrooms
1 Half bathroom with washer/dryer
Downstairs Bedroom: 1 Twin Trundle bed + pullout Twin + Queen bed
Upstairs Bedroom #1: 1 King bed + Twin Trundle bed + pullout Twin
Upstairs Bedroom #2: 1 King bed + 1 sofa sleeper
Fully equipped kitchen with eating area
Free WIFI
Outside shower for rinsing off after day at beach or in ocean.
Huge deck upstairs overlooking Monterey Bay with table, chairs, market umbrella.
Parking for up to 5 cars in driveway and front of house.
Gated yard
Weber BBQ (guests provide own briquets)
Tile flooring on first floor. Wood flooring and tile on second floor.
Owners' apartment on premises


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Gated area suitable for children to play
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not allowed in house, deck, front porch

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Leave beds that have been slept in unmade. Place dirty towels in a laundry basket and leave on washer.
Turn off heat. Make sure all windows are closed and locked.
Replace beach toys, chairs, barbecue to garage. Close garage door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet hours 10pm to 8 am . NO FIREWORKS allowed in Santa Cruz County Guests should take own food/beverage with them when they check out
Maximum parking 5 cars in driveway/front of house. No commercial vehicles, RV, boats, campers. Leave one parking space for owner. No garage parking.
Guests report all damage to avoid being held responsible. Garbage and recycling bins must be placed at curb Thursday night, Overflow 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Aptos

Located in Aptos, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Seacliff State Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seascape Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Capitola Beach - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Capitola Wharf - 5 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 46 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Garden - Aptos - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafé - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee and Tea - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach House Overlooking Seacliff State Park and Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach House Overlooking Seacliff State Park and Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach House Overlooking Seacliff State Park and Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach House Overlooking Seacliff State Park and Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Seacliff State Beach and Rio Del Mar Beach. Aptos History Museum 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. 153 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 177 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phil W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Location the Host was very Helpful and Friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, perfect layout for our six family members, the view was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

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

Great Stay

Wonderful house!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

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

June 2025

Let me tell you this VRBO is superb in every way. Ideally situated directly across the street from a fabulous child & dog friendly beach. The kids had so much fun swimming in the ocean with the boogie boards provided by the owner. The house is stocked with every essential you could imagine & then some. We definitely would rent this house again for a future Santa Cruz County vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Beautiful and everything we needed there!

Our family had a great time here. Maureen thought of everything for a family. Even a pack n play!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

This place has it all!

We loved everything about this ! It was located on the street above the beach so when you relaxed on the top balcony, you had an incredible view of the ocean. The entire house was stocked to perfection. It had every utensil, serving tray, appliance you could possibly need. Lotion and shampoo galore in the bathroom. There was literally nothing missing. We were here for our daughter‘s graduation from Santa Cruz and this was the perfect place to get away from the crowd and just enjoy the family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna E.

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

Beautiful beach home!

The house is very clean and spacious and the view is just amazing! We really enjoyed our stay- thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie E.

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

What was Needed

3 old friends from grammar school getting ready for our 50th HS reunion couldn’t have enjoyed a better place. Warm cozy home, with all you need! A perfect deck to eat and enjoy the sunsets, beautiful views all day long. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina R.

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

Perfect for our girls’ weekend getaway!

The house was as described in the online listing and more. There was plenty of space for our group of 5 adult family members. There are wonderful ocean views from both inside on the lower level and from the awesome second floor deck. It was clean and well-stocked. One could not ask for a better location, nor a more helpful and accommodating host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

WENDY s.

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

Beach trip

We had a wonderful long weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant C.

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

Great Stay

Wonderful place and view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S.

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

House was just perfect

We had 8 women for a birthday girls trip!! The accommodations were set up just right. The ocean being right there is so beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our girl's weekends Trip! This Beach house is super convenient to shopping and restaurants.

Love this Beach House!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

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

Amazing deck and view

The view from the second floor deck is spectacular. The house was well stocked and cozy. Very conveniently located to stores and local eateries. Really enjoyed the experience and the location can't beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle T.

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

Lovely Home, Amazing Location!

We stayed at Maureen’s place with 6 adults and 3 kids and the space was great. You cannot beat the view, the balcony is amazing. Plenty of kitchen utensils, all around great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

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

Family Time on the Coast

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with our kids and grandkids at this property which had enough room for us, a spectacular view and was conveniently located near many local attractions. (The cleaning fee seemed a little high given that we tried to leave the house as clean as it was when we arrived, but maybe the charge is typical.) We would definitely recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanie B.

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

Annual Family Fun Time

This is my 6th stay at this lovely and well maintained home. Fabulous view from living room and deck are so enticing you never have to dip your toes in the sand. Sleeping accommodations are perfect for my family. My grandchildren refer to it as their beach house and ask all year long when we get to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Lovely!

This property was so cute! It was fully stocked with everything you would possibly need! Beautiful balcony view of the ocean. We watched a whale for hours off the balcony. The photos are just as it looks.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina V.

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

Best Thanksgiving ever!

Words really can’t describe how great this location is. Located right in front of the ocean, and a block from Sea Cliff Beach. This home accommodated my families Thanksgiving celebration. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything needed to cook. Thank you to Mother Nature, the weather was absolutely beautiful, which just made this trip over the top. Thank you Maureen for opening up your family home to us. We will never forget this Thanksgiving.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

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

Cleaning fee

Communication with the owner was great. She responds quickly. However, the cleaning fee was a bit much. Some of the sheets have an odor where we had to wash it before using it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Annette B.

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

All the way from Alaska

The property was nice but there was several nights where people that parked out front woke us up. Like last night for instance. Two women screaming bloody murder for no reason at 2 am. However this isn’t a fault of the place to stay. The rest of the things were great. I would suggest giving more towels for a large group but otherwise it was great. It was really nice having extra use of beach items too! Kids loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lynda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Aptos Beach House

Beautiful home on Seacliff Dr. Well stocked with cooking items. Very close to grocery shopping. Listing is a bit deceiving as the beach is quite a distance from the home. You'll either need to drive 10 minutes to Seacliff Beach State Park and pay $10 to park or walk down and back up 160 steps. The steps are about a 5 minute walk from the house. Owner lives in the attached apartment which is directly below the upper deck and some of the noise on the deck bothered her. She keeps her car in the garage behind the house and received a text early one morning that she would need to get her car out by 9:30. Since we were told we could park in the driveway I had to go move a car so she could get her car out. Fortunately we were there. Not sure what she would have done if we weren't. The umbrella for the upper deck was trashed and I sent her a picture right away. At that time I did not realize she was living there. Her response was "yikes". For the price we paid I would have thought she could have gone out and purchased another one for us but that didn't happen. It was difficult in the warm afternoons to spend time on the deck. There are quite a few throw rugs in the house which have no non slip on them and the floors are tile. Would recommend no rugs or non skid rugs as I almost slipped a couple of times. I put them all up so that no one got hurt. You are asked to count all dishes and silverware to make sure there are 12 of each. Seems pretty petty.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location right across the street from Seacliff State Park as advertised; however, you have to walk about a block then take a lot of steep steps to get down to the beach, which is not great for small children or elderly adults. The drive-in entrance to the beach is maybe a quarter mile away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Lovely property, great host, VRBO PLATFORM THE ONLY ISSUE

Thank you Maureen for sharing your home with us!We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Aptos. The house was well designed and outfitted and the location superb.Unfortunately, VRBO becomes increasingly difficult to deal with, even our property owner was frustrated with them.The rental agreement they required we fill out did not work digitally and was problematic and their fees have become ridiculously high. If you do have an issue during a rental, it is nearly impossible to speak with someone. On a previous rental, they erroneously canceled our reservation when there was an issue and we wound up having to scramble to find accommodations since we were already at our destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric f.

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

Family Beach vacation

This property was perfect for our group of 6 adults and 4 kids. We loved the short 10-15 minute walk to the beach, the 5 minute drive to Marianne’s ice cream shop and the view from the deck. The bedrooms were large, the back fenced in patio was perfect and the kitchen was well equipped for us to cook meals. The best part of this vacation house was the water views, the sounds of the waves at night and being able to see the stars. We would recommend this house to everyone and would love to come back next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Maureen Casey

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This family home was purchased in 1960 and has been loved by our large extended family since then. Many celebrations have taken place in this home and it has always been a place of laughter, relaxation, and time spent with people important to each other. We are delighted to share our home with you and those people special to you. Enjoy the sound of the surf, sunsets over the Cement Ship, with a view of dolphins, whales, pelicans and otters.

Why they chose this property

Because our extended family enjoyed the beach so much, our grandparents purchased the house. Our uncle built a house on the street behind the house and a cousin lived in another house on that street so we always had lots of people together. With the peaceful sound of the ocean and the gorgeous view from the deck, living room, upstairs bedrooms we have always appreciated this special place. Regardless of the weather, this home will leave you relaxed and rejuvenated. The beach and area provide the opportunity to take in the outdoors and enjoy the ocean.

What makes this property unique

The central location allows you to head to Monterey or Carmel, to Nicene Marks, to Santa Cruz or to the Cement Ship. Hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, bodysurfing, walking, sightseeing, and wine tasting are just some of the many activities we enjoy in the area. Unobstructed view of Monterey Bay from Monterey to Santa Cruz. Easy to walk to various eateries, walk to the beach, easy on and off the freeway.

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