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Charming Rio del Mar Vacation Rental

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Interior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Aptos, California
  • Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Seacliff State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Seascape Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Charming Rio del Mar Vacation Rental

Permit 221113

Located in picturesque Rio Del Mar, this charming home has been owned and
mindfully cared for by the same family since 1944. The third and fourth generations are
pleased to and for the first time offer their family vacation home for rental. This truly is a
much loved home, not just a place to stay.

The street level contains the living space, kitchen, and a queen bedroom. Six
stair steps down from street level, the second level has a large primary/master suite
with a full bath with tub, a smart TV [guests can stream from four sources using their
personal accounts], and a DVD player. This level also has a second full bath with large
stall shower and a bedroom with twin beds. Twelve further stair steps down, the third
level is a sitting room or twin bedroom for one person with a wash basin. From this
room, a doorway opens to a separate laundry room with toilet. Off the laundry room is a
small railed back porch.

While the kitchen is small, it is mighty and thoughtfully contains everything guests
might need to meet all their cooking needs. Wi-Fi is available throughout the house,
with modems in the living area and master bedroom. The living space contains a smart
TV with DISH service [guests can stream from multiple sources using their personal
accounts]. There is a bar available for guest use, fully stocked with glassware. There is
a mini-frig available in cupboard under TV for water/beverage storage.
Beach toys, some beach chairs, boogie boards, beach bags, several sand
umbrellas, and beach games are available for guest use, along with various board
games, jigsaw puzzles, and a personal library with many books about the area. The
patio has a table and chairs, flagpole, shade umbrella, four Adirondack chairs, and a
Weber charcoal barbeque.

This home is located just a short drive away from many exciting things to do and
see, as well as grocery stores, good restaurants, and other amenities. Best of all, the
beach itself is located a short walk away, as are a dinner restaurant and a great spot for
lunch.


** Although the home sleeps 6, the living area/ kitchen are small and not large enough to accommodate all guests at once.

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Property manager

Bailey Property Management

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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 deadlock

About the area

Aptos

Located in Aptos, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Aptos, California

What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seascape Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • New Brighton State Beach - 13 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Capitola Beach - 18 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee and Tea - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Rio del Mar Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Rio Del Mar Beach and Seacliff State Beach. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Aptos History Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

8/10 Good

Connie M.

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

8/10 Good

Dorothy P., Fair Oaks

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaime T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Katy O.

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

10/10 Excellent

Betty G.

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
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8/10 Good

Kelly B.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Walter R.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne R.

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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!
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10/10 Excellent

Marsie Julia Bellezza M.

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,
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10/10 Excellent

Jillann H.

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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10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Lovely house by the Ocean

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 a lovely house by the ocean that was very clean and well stocked for our needs. It was a very close walking distance to the ocean, coffee shop, restaurant and small grocery corner store. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

209 Rio Del Mar Blvd

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: This home is cozy, well maintained and roomier than it looks from the outside. It is very close to the beach .
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10/10 Excellent

Newton J.

Happy Beach Home

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: Stayed here after roof fell in on our original reservation. Nice change of pace for our spring break.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

anna a., Campbell

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

Family vacation

The place was just right for our family, everything was close including the Safeway. The property had everything inside including beach stuff , the beds were very comfy but the only thing was not comfortable was the room downstairs with the bed , it was very dusty and Smelly, my son was coughing a lot that he had to come upstairs to sleep , other then that everything was good Thank you 😊 Joseph’s
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bailey Property Management

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English