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Panoramic Ocean Views - Across Street from Beach - Gated

Panoramic Ocean Views - Across Street from Beach - Gated

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Upper Balcony Looking South (Beach & Ocean closer than what it appears)
Exterior
Home as seen from the beach!
Upstairs Balcony looking North
Lower Balcony off of Bedrooms - (Beach & Ocean closer than what it appears)

Overview of Panoramic Ocean Views - Across Street from Beach - Gated

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8237 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Aptos, CA
  • Popular LocationRio Del Mar Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSeascape Golf Club6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSeacliff State Beach7 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)91 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master Bedroom

Other (See Description)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Soap · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Panoramic Ocean Views - Across Street from Beach - Gated

3 night min Off Season
4 night min Holiday Weeks - Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year's
7 night min June thru end-Aug w/ Sat to Sat stay

Enjoy panoramic views and stunning sunsets from this exquisite upscale 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home located just across the street from the beach. Beach access is steps away!

This 3 level home is located almost at the end of Beach Drive in the exclusive gated Rio Sands Community. It is fully furnished with all conveniences including an elevator. The elevated height provides views that are superior to some of the beach front homes.

The bottom level has two 2-car garages (parking for 4 cars) and elevator access from the garage level to both of the upper levels.

The second level has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and tiled ocean view balcony. Enjoy the exceptionally large master bedroom with marble fireplace and walk-in closet.

On the third level is a spacious living room with marble fireplace and flat screen TV, dining area with marble fireplace, large kitchen with granite countertops, eating/game nook, 1/2 bath and balcony.

Parking is available in the 2 garages, and 2 cars can park in front of the rental (which requires passes). Maximum of 4 cars allowed. We provide the 2 passes for parking outside the garage.

Number Allowed in Unit: 8
Beds: 1 King, 1 Queen, 2 Twins
2 Twin Floor Mats are also available for use

NO PETS
NO SMOKING

Keywords: House

Property manager

Kirk & Diana Schillerstrom
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill
Ocean view
Iconic Beach Drive- Rio del Mar
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
9.6 out of 10, (5 reviews)
Iconic Beach Drive- Rio del Mar

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children under 8 do not count towards Max allowed

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Aptos

Located in Aptos, this vacation 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 1 min walk
  • Cabrillo College - 6 min drive
  • Seascape Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Seacliff State Beach - 7 min drive
  • Capitola Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Gilroy Station - 42 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 5 min drive
  • The Hideout - 6 min drive
  • Sanderlings Restaurant - 8 min drive
  • Marianne's Ice Cream - 5 min drive
  • Parish Publick House - 5 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view, great hosts, fantastic space
Stayed a few nights with our young children. The top floor is fantastic, great views of the ocean and very spacious. Hosts were very communicative and responsive. Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Kevin C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Amazing location, but did the cleaners even try?
Amazing views and location - just steps to the beach, ample garage space. Stocked house, though amenities are universally not modern (and some small features didn't work - e.g., hot water knob for the bathtub in the master bedroom just leaked water on the tub sides and floor, so we never could use it). Need to be honest about one major issue - unfortunately need to echo feedback from other renters on cleanliness of the house upon arrival. Not sure if the owners use their own or VRBO cleaners, but it was truly unacceptable, and they need to fire them and find a new service immediately. We took many pictures to document these issues (including before and after). It was to an extent where we went to the nearest Safeway to stock up on ~$150 of cleaning supplies including a Swiffer, and ultimately spent 6-7 hours over 2 days cleaning the place to acceptable levels (in addition to laundering all bedsheets and comforters). Not how we thought we'd be spending a beach vacation. There was built-up grime in every corner and crevice, old dried up sand under every carpet, dead bugs on every window sill, dirty windows which hadn't been touched in ages (some Windex and elbow grease got the job done, besides those which were not safely in reach), rugs and any fabric surfaces were old, stained, and musty, and the outdoor spaces were... well let's just say large dried up bird droppings on every outdoor table and the ground, which didn't appear to have been swept this year.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rio del Mar regulars
This house is NOT your ordinary beach rental. It is furnished in a grand style, with (almost) everything up to date and in working order.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K., Mountain View, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Beach Week!
Spent the week in Rio Del Mar with family and friends. Wonderful home. So close to the beach. Incredible views from the assorted decks. Comfortable home with three bedrooms. The top floor great room (kitchen, dining, living) was perfect for our family gatherings. Ample room, soft, open furniture. Kitchen was well supplied. A great bonus was to have the elevator that enabled us to move our supplies in and out of the home easily. Definitely would love to rent again. The house managers were phenomenal, very friendly and helpful. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Watching for whales . . .
Very nice house with a great view of the bay. Spacious and lovely. Lots of stairs but there's an elevator too. Bring your binoculars!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kirk & Diana Schillerstrom

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