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Seaside Sanctuary - Beach Front Home on the "Island"

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On the beach
Exterior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
Aptos, CA
  • Popular LocationRio Del Mar Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSeacliff State Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk12 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)86 min drive

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"

Open for rentals! Downstairs completely remodeled after storm. Stairs to the beach are open!

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 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.

House Rules: This is not a party house. Quiet hours start at 10pm. It's very important to stay off the public walkway and neighbors patio.

The whole house!

Please feel free to text, call, or email at any point during your stay and leading up to it

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 Cafe Rio 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

We do not advertise on Craigslist. If you see an advertisement for our home on Craigslist it is a scam.

Do not use patio for self use. Do not climb on seawall. No more than 2 cars per house. Parking is first come first serve along street.

I recommend purchasing travelers insurance due to potential shutdowns
Do not use walkway, rock seawall, or neighbors patio for personal use. No fireworks or parties.

Property manager

Jaleh

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

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

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

Property is also known as

New Listing! Beach front Home On The "island"! Best Ocean Views!
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About the neighborhood

Aptos

Located in Aptos, this vacation home is on 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 1 min walk
  • Seacliff State Beach - 3 min walk
  • Seascape Golf Club - 3 min drive
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 12 min drive
  • Capitola Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Parish Publick House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Venus Pie Trap - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaside Sanctuary - Beach Front Home on the "Island" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seaside Sanctuary - Beach Front Home on the "Island"?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside Sanctuary - Beach Front Home on the "Island"?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seaside Sanctuary - Beach Front Home on the "Island" located?

Nestled on the beach, this Aptos vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Rio Del Mar Beach and Seacliff State Beach. Seascape Golf Club and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
This rental is just steps to the beach. Beautiful ocean front property. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

micah w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional views
The home was clean and comfortable. The kitchen had everything needed to cook. 3 bedrooms upstairs (2 with balcony access). View of the ocean from the 2 upstairs bedrooms and the living room. We cou
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022