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Seaside Sanctuary - Beach Front Home on the "Island"

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On the beach
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Seacliff State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Aptos History Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Seaside Sanctuary - Beach Front Home on the "Island"

Downstairs remodeled after the storm! All new appliances. Stairs to the beach are open.

*We recommend purchasing travelers insurance due to potential shutdowns*

Location Location! This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home is among the sought after Rio Del Mar beach-front homes on the "Island". You can walk onto the sand from your sliding glass door in the living room, enjoy your coffee from the upper deck while looking out to sea, and listen to the sound of the ocean while falling asleep. The first floor has a fully equipped and recently remodeled kitchen, laundry room, full bathroom, and living room with tv, fireplace, and large window looking out to the ocean. Upstairs is the other full bathroom and three bedrooms with a deck.

Rio Del Mar Beach: View the dolphins and seals swimming up and down the ocean during the strolls on the beach. Bring your binoculars for whale watching! Other activities include boogie boarding, surfing, swimming, sea shelling, and building sand castles. It is the perfect playground for everyone!

Walking to shops:Walking distance to the Market, coffee shop, deli, and Venus Restaurant. A short drive to grocery stores and theaters.

Places to visit: Down Town Santa Cruz, local golf course, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carmel, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pebble Beach Golf Course, Santa Cruz Harbor

Note: This is not a party house as we have neighbors who reside in their homes full time. We ask guests not to use the walkway or neighboring patio for personal use. Only use the patio and patio furniture provided.

We do not advertise on Craigslist. If you see an advertisement for our home on Craigslist it is a scam.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Rio Del Mar Beach. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 12 minutes by car from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 15 minutes from Monterey Bay
Seaside Sanctuary - Beach Front Home on the "Island" offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Jaleh

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

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Seaside Sanctuary - Beach Front Home on the "Island" Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and wonderful get away
We had a great time. The house was in the perfect location and the weather cooperated to give us a once in a lifetime long weekend. The house had lots of amenities and our group of 5 adults had plenty of room to spread out. Everything was as advertised and the owner was responsive and very helpful. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L., Pleasanton, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great few day get away
Everything was so great. A quick "Gal Geat Away". So enjoyed our time. Well equipped, very well maintained, and immaculate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

connie d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
Gorgeous views of the ocean right outside our door! Issues with refrigerator were promptly addressed and workable solution provided. Great communication from owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Heaven
Perfectly located...right on Rio Del Mar beach, short walking distance to Pixie Deli & Venus cafe/restaurant, short drive to other restaurants and grocery stores. It was everything we wanted in a wonderful beach holiday. Jaleh, rental manager, was excellent in responding quickly to any of our questions/concerns. We'd definitely stay again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean view getaway
Just as described. Access to the beach was perfect; weather this time of year was overcast but not cold. Beach house was comfortable for my husband and I. The place was stocked with great appliances and nice kitchenware and we enjoyed the instant fireplace warmup when needed. Definitely a spot to return to every anniversary!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome beachhouse!
Fabulous location right on Rio Del Mar Beach in Aptos. Comfortable and convenient home with pretty balcony for enjoying the ocean views. Lots of neighbors walking back and forth along the patio but it wasn’t too disruptive. Loved this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Suzanne G., Stockton

Aptos
Was good except the house had not been cleaned prior to our arrival. The property manager fixed the problem but we were disappointed when we arrived and had to wait for the place to be cleaned
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Oceanfront Home!
Had a wonderful stay at this oceanfront home in Aptos. Highly recommend if you are looking for a getaway in the Santa Cruz area. Clean and well equipped. We enjoyed the outside BBQ and walking up and down the beach. Quiet and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz B., Los Altos, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach getaway
What a pleasure to arrive and find this rental property fully functioning... no faulty outlets, no signs of overabuse from excessive parties. It was pristeen. So charming, you have a locked gate walkway which adds security to the beach. You walk out the back and there's a charming strand walkway with joggers, dog walkers, etc., as you sit at the patio table and say hi as they pass. Eerie and awesome view of a 90 year old shipwreck that has a wonderful history... the SS Palo Alto. Bedrooms upstairs have a balcony with chairs to relax and enjoy the sound of the surf. We enjoyed watching pods of dolphins right off the shoreline as well as an abundance of seabirds and even a seal this is a must do getaway to decompress and get back to nature!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M., Modesto

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful location, beach is your front yard. Seven minutes to Venus Restaurant.
Clean, good location and home has everything you need for a short or long stay. Great media selection with all major channels and Netflix.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Margie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach
Small but had everything. Location makes it great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome beachside home
Great location, easy checking in and out, well-stocked kitchen, comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day weekend
We had a fabulous time - even though the beach was packed!! Very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location ON THE BEACH
We really enjoyed this house which is right on the beach. We loved falling asleep and waking to the sound of the waves. The house had everything we needed to grill fresh fish and enjoy eating out on the patio. The kitchen was well stocked with pans, dishes and utensils. It was a nice touch to have coffee filters, salt and pepper and basic spices. It has a washer/dryer which we didn't use. It was nice to have the fireplace for the chilly evenings, too. We hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
Wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T., Modesto, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Ocean Views!
Our family loved having a place with only a few steps to the beach. Inside or out the views where fabulous! We appreciated having paper products provided and two TV’s. We would have preferred a gas grill over charcoal but we made it work. Thanks for a great week at beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire K., Santa Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach House
We really enjoyed our stay. The house is right on the beach and has great views from inside and out side the house. We now refer to it as The Beach House and hope to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S., Lodi

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot & house
Great house, and great location. Everything was clean and ready for us when we got there. Very easy check in process, will definitely be here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara C., Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness
Location!!
We loved the location and the view was fantastic! So nice with little grandkids to be right on the beach and the bedrooms and beds were all comfortable. Having a washer and dryer was great too! Had a little trouble getting into the lock box, as we were provided a bad code - but once we were able to get ahold of someone it was all fixed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022