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1. Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit
Aptos
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (86 reviews)
"We loved the location, the kitchen and most of all the view and fire pit!! Celebrated our 30th anniversary. Joe was very friendly, accommodating and helpful."
United States
Kimberly
The price is CA $242
CA $482 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

2. 2 Bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!

2 Bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!
Aptos
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"The home was immaculate and had great resources in the kitchen. "
United States
Kim N.
The price is CA $142
CA $679 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
2 Bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!

3. 3 Bedroom Home - Walking distance to beach!

3 Bedroom Home - Walking distance to beach!
Rio del Mar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
"Great family vacation home."
United States
Grace M.
The price is CA $235
CA $813 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
3 Bedroom Home - Walking distance to beach!

4. Shell Cottage - Steps From Rio Del Mar Beach!

Shell Cottage - Steps From Rio Del Mar Beach!
Rio del Mar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Clean place with a great backyard and perfect location from the beach. Excellent pillows for sleeping. Definitely a great place to go back too!!"
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is CA $300
CA $920 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Shell Cottage - Steps From Rio Del Mar Beach!

5. Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort

Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort
Rio del Mar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (278 reviews)
"Very happy with our stay! The condo was perfect with everything we needed for our getaway. Will definitely be returning!"
United States
Elizabeth H.
The price is CA $283
CA $544 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort

6. Aptos Beach Retreat Hot Tub & 5 Min Walk to Sand

Aptos Beach Retreat Hot Tub & 5 Min Walk to Sand
Rio del Mar
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (41 reviews)
"Wonderful property. We will be back."
United States
Lynn M.
The price is CA $235
CA $528 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Aptos Beach Retreat Hot Tub & 5 Min Walk to Sand

7. Amazing Beach House w/ Jacuzzi and Fire Pit

Amazing Beach House w/ Jacuzzi and Fire Pit
Rio del Mar
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Very family friendly and a short walk to the beach"
United States
Rebekah
The price is CA $232
CA $947 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Amazing Beach House w/ Jacuzzi and Fire Pit

8. 1950's Beachfront Home - Stunning Views!

1950's Beachfront Home - Stunning Views!
Rio del Mar
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (35 reviews)
"great location, right on the beach. coffee shop and good restaurant close by. three bedrooms, each sleeping 2 people. nice patio with plenty of seating. good sized kitchen with plenty of appliances."
United States
Carol
The price is CA $286
CA $1,117 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
1950's Beachfront Home - Stunning Views!

9. Stairway to Treetop Heaven- Lower 1bd w/ private hot tub and deck!

Stairway to Treetop Heaven- Lower 1bd w/ private hot tub and deck!
Aptos
The price is CA $201
CA $484 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Stairway to Treetop Heaven- Lower 1bd w/ private hot tub and deck!

10. Stunning Ocean View Apartment - 3 bedrooms

Stunning Ocean View Apartment - 3 bedrooms
Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7 reviews)
"A fantastic apartment with an amazing view. Fully equipped, clean, and well designed. There's a bit of a hill to the beach and neighborhood restaurants but even my old knees managed it. Pro-Tip - take the smallest bedroom and wake up to a view of the ocean!"
United States
carollee c.
Stunning Ocean View Apartment - 3 bedrooms

11. 1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub, EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz

1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub, EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz
Rio del Mar
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (85 reviews)
"The host was excellent! Very thorough communication. The location and view were lovely."
United States
Patricia T.
The price is CA $384
CA $725 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub, EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz

12. Luxury Aptos Home - Ocean Views & Hot Tub!

Luxury Aptos Home - Ocean Views & Hot Tub!
Seacliff
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Great property, plenty of room the family and well kept."
United States
George G.
The price is CA $270
CA $1,086 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Luxury Aptos Home - Ocean Views & Hot Tub!

13. Serene Mountain Home with Ocean View!

Serene Mountain Home with Ocean View!
Aptos
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Very nice place with lots of space "
United States
Mayme R.
The price is CA $293
CA $1,048 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Serene Mountain Home with Ocean View!

14. Rio Del Mar Beach House - Breathtaking Views!

Rio Del Mar Beach House - Breathtaking Views!
Rio del Mar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"We had such a great time and the place was perfect for us. 4x adults and 2x kids. Everything we needed and the team were great to deal with…"
United States
John W.
The price is CA $294
CA $1,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Rio Del Mar Beach House - Breathtaking Views!

15. Coastal Bungalow - Steps From Rio Del Mar Beach!

Coastal Bungalow - Steps From Rio Del Mar Beach!
Rio del Mar
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Very clean and spacious, perfect for spending lots of time by the beach"
United States
Jacob M.
The price is CA $331
CA $1,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Coastal Bungalow - Steps From Rio Del Mar Beach!

16. 1960's Rio Del Mar Beach House - Stunning Views!

1960's Rio Del Mar Beach House - Stunning Views!
Rio del Mar
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (29 reviews)
"Excellent location. Beautiful beach. The set up is nice for a family of 5. The deck area was the best!"
United States
Jen G.
1960's Rio Del Mar Beach House - Stunning Views!

17. Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach

Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach
Seacliff
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Overall, it was the perfect place for a quiet, restful weekend getaway. Walking distance to the beach, restaurants and shopping areas. "
United States
Alex D.
The price is CA $418
CA $953 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach

18. Family Getaway Villa

Family Getaway Villa
Aptos
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Perfect for a family with kids! The toys were a hit, especially the fire truck!"
United States
Diane S.
The price is CA $352
CA $1,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Family Getaway Villa

19. Sky Cabin

Sky Cabin
Aptos
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3 reviews)
"Perfect place for some downtime. Loved the proximity to Aptos while still being secluded "
United States
Aron V.
The price is CA $359
CA $918 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Sky Cabin

20. Luxury Garden View - Seascape Beach - Heated Pool

Luxury Garden View - Seascape Beach - Heated Pool
Rio del Mar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Very comfortable throughout my stay!"
United States
John B.
The price is CA $349
CA $721 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Luxury Garden View - Seascape Beach - Heated Pool
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You always said you would go on a dream vacation someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannon ball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our vacation rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment or room. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your vacation just got upgraded.

As much as you love your short-term rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up . Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in . Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Aptos. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your vacation rental stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true.

It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your vacation rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there vacation rentals in Aptos?

Yes, we give you a choice of vacation rentals where you'll be just 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, offering you a more secluded option to escape the hustle and bustle. Visitors to Aptos speak positively about the popular beaches and top-notch restaurants in this destination. Make sure you have time to check out the cafes while you're in the area.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals in Aptos?

Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat!: Visitors give good reviews to this Aptos vacation home rental, which is located by the ocean and has a balcony, a selection of games, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. Some other homes for rent in Aptos include Beach House Overlooking Seacliff State Park and Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos and 1950's Beachfront Home - Stunning Views!.

How many vacation rentals are there in Aptos?

Choose from 119 Expedia vacation rentals in Aptos for a memorable vacation.

What can I see and do in Aptos?

Monterey Bay and Rio Del Mar Beach are a couple of scenic spots to enjoy the outdoors, whereas Aptos History Museum is one of the cultural attractions. Other places in town to visit include Seacliff State Beach and Seascape Golf Club.

What’s a vacation rental in Aptos like?

Vacation rentals are privately owned properties you can stay in for a short or long stay in Aptos. Vacation rentals feature amenities like laundry facilities and kitchens to help you enjoy your stay. If you're concerned about a clean environment, vacation rentals can offer a sense of security away from public hotel elevators and lobbies packed with people while still allowing you the enjoyment of travel. You'll also get more space in a vacation rental than in a traditional hotel, which is another reason why a vacation rental is a great option for a family trip or a small group gathering.