Title: Charming Rio del Mar Vacation Rental - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Rio del Mar Vacation Rental Vacation home in Aptos with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83520000/83513700/83513637/7007f759.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83520000/83513700/83513637/e4fbc7b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83520000/83513700/83513637/a08b8458.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83520000/83513700/83513637/fcc82d60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83520000/83513700/83513637/4797d762.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In picturesque Rio Del Mar, this charming home invites you to unwind in its cozy living space or on the patio with a Weber charcoal barbecue. With Wi-Fi throughout, smart TVs for streaming, and a fully-stocked bar with glassware for guests' use. Enjoy beach toys, boogie boards, and sand umbrellas available at your fingertips. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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. Level 1: Bedroom 1: Queen Level 2: Bedroom 2: 2 Twins Bedroom Bedroom 3: King Level 3: Twin \*\* Although the home sleeps 6, the living area/ kitchen are small and not large enough to accommodate all guests at once. AVAILABLE MONTHLY--PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR DETAILS ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower ### Entertainment - Cable/satellite channels - DVD player - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Theme park nearby - Whale watching nearby - Winery tours 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) - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32420000/32415700/32415652/8febe0e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rio Del Mar Aptos-two blocks to the Sand, Ocean, Store, Restaurant, Coffee shop Aptos - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 67 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=32415652&PinnedHotelID=32415652&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34520600/34520501/569b1eb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vacation Home in Seabright Eastside Santa Cruz - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 8.8 Excellent 41 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=34520501&PinnedHotelID=34520501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111860000/111856600/111856505/abe05633.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachside Bliss just steps from Aptos Beach Aptos - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=111856505&PinnedHotelID=111856505&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117360000/117357000/117356904/f8780697.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachside escape in the heart of Rio del Mar! 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Aptos - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=100929778&PinnedHotelID=100929778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 25 ### 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys Please place all Linens and towels (excluding comforters and blankets in a pile. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 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 deadbolt lock 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 Registration Number 221113 ### Property is also known as 2791-238285 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.96900%2C-121.90414&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MWjsGGCYbn3x9G1VpVkRuP2HXuk=) Aptos, California #### What's nearby - Rio Del Mar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Seacliff State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Cabrillo College - 2 min drive - 2.5 km - Seascape Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.9 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 - ‪Sushi Garden - Aptos - ‬19 min walk - ‪Venus Pie Trap - ‬3 min walk - ‪Whale City Bakery Bar And Grill Aptos - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Rio del Mar Vacation Rental pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the 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? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Charming Rio del Mar Vacation Rental located? > Situated near the beach, this vacation 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 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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