Location: Aptos, Central Coast, California, USA (Very close (5 minute or less) walk to beach & restaurants)
Accommodations: Condominium, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
A perfect location for your Rio Del Mar Beach Retreat. Book your holidays now! Still available for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. Only a less than 5 minute walk to the beach where you go walk south for miles or north for miles. If the tide is out you can walk to Capitola and browse around that little village. Wonderful restaurants within walking distance or take your car and drive to Santa Cruz where you can have fun at the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk or drive south and experience Monterey or Carmel or the last hometown of Pacific Grove. These areas are only about a 45 minute beautiful flat drive down highway 1. We have lots of wineries, beaches, parks, museums, hiking trails (Nisene Marks Park), antique fairs and so much more. We have a complete welcome package for you when you arrive. This package includes brochures on all our special events and tourist spots not to be missed. We also offer 4 free movie tickets to the Green Valley Cinema. It is a very beautiful area that this condominium is in and we strive to make your visit a memorable one.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Washer is located in laundry room next to swimming pool. It takes quarters.
- Dryer: Dryer is located in laundry room next to swimming pool. It takes quarters.
- Linens Provided: All provided for you.
- Garage: 2 car garage underneath unit.
- Gas Fireplace: Warms up living room and dining very quickly. Very beautiful fireplace.
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Very comfortable new bed. Bedroom has 2 dressers, 2 nightstands and TV with cable and DVD player. Also jetted tub to relax in after your day at the beach.
- Double Bed: Very comfortable new bed in spacious guest room with desk and wireless DSL for your computer.
- Convertible Bed: Full size sofa bed in living room looks out over the Monterey Bay. Hear the sounds of the waves. Extra foam padding and sheets, pillow cases and comforter in guest room closet for your guests that use the sofa bed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Comcast cable on 32 inch TV in Living Room and also on TV in master bedroom.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Nice variety of DVDs and VHS cassettes.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Jetted Tub in Bath: Master bedroom bathroom has beautiful marble jetted tub. Very romantic tub.
- Shared Pool: Oversized ocean front swimming pool with sitting areas. It's amazing where it is situated. See pictures. Great spot for when fireworks are set off on the beach below.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: With views of the Monterey Bay and beach. Very open to dining area, balcony/deck with patio table with 2 chairs which you can bring out more from the dining area. Also open to the living room area.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Also have measuring cups, spoons, mixer, blender, coffee grinder, coffee pot and some spices.
- Refrigerator: Very spacious for all your groceries that you bring to make your special dinners or for your BBQs.
- Dishwasher: Small size big enough for 4 - 6 people.
- Microwave: Overhead of the glass top electric stove.
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Right on the oceanview deck. Patio table for your scrumptious meals.
- Lanai: Lanai/veranda has a gas barbecue, patio table and bench seating with fresh parsley, basil and oregano plants growing for your great meals that you will probably want to prepare. Please help yourself to the herbs and please give them a little bit of water if you can.
- View/Location
- Beach View: Very smashing view. Check out the pictures. Watch the dolphins play and surfers too. You can see the beach and the ocean waves. Very beautiful smashing view.
- Ocean View: See all the way to Monterey and Pacific Grove! Wonderful sunsets, smells and sounds.
- Water View: See the Monterey Bay and the beach. Watch the boats go by and see the pelicans dive into the water.
- Communications
- Broadband Internet: Free AT&T wireless DSL modem/service.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Free AT&T wireless DSL modem/service.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Condominium is single level but has 5 small steps up to front door. I can email you a picture of the steps if you like.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): Condominium is single level but has 5 small steps up to front door. I can email you a picture of the steps if you like.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is nearby, Wineries and wine tastings, concerts, Close drive to Carmel, Monterey & Pacific Grove as well as north up to Half Moon Bay. Lots of close day trips that are a lot of fun. Free movie tickets for 4 to the Green Valley Cinema www.greenvalleycinema.com and also Free Large Pepperoni Pizza at The Lobby Pizza and Much More!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
3 Nights Or More Is $200 Per Night With 8th Night Free
If Desired, 2 Nights Only, Then Nightly Rate is $250. Per Night
Weekly Rate Is $1400. With 8th Night Free !
Free Movies For 4 At The Green Valley Cinema Including Popcorn & Soda!
Cleaning fee of $100., Santa Cruz County Transient Occupancy Tax of 10% of Rental
Book Your Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday!
Also a couple of dates available for September!
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Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1995
I have raised my family in this wonderful area. We have had many
wonderful holidays in this condo.
Why the Owner Chose Aptos
I have always loved the area of Rio Del Mar in Aptos. It is so beautiful situated near the ocean/beach and surrounded by beautiful trees, parks, golf courses and wonderful restaurants.
The Unique Benefits of this Condominium
This condominium is a end unit with lots of light - not closed in on both sides like interior units. This condominium has a smashing view of the sand and ocean. It has its own 2 car garage. It has been remodeled and is absolutely beautiful throughout. This complex has just been painted a beautiful Spanish Sand neutral color. We also have a oversized swimming pool with plenty of patio tables surrounding it with a front row view of the Monterey Bay.
Property Photos
- Views of Monterey Bay ! - Aptos Condominium with Monterey Bay Views-Enjoy Golf, Shelling and Sailing
- Ocean View Oversized Monterey Bay View Swimming Pool With Lounge Chairs - Aptos Condominium with Monterey Bay Views-Enjoy Golf, Shelling and Sailing
- Spacious Open Living Room With Ocean/Beach/Sand View & Gas Fireplace - Aptos Condominium with Monterey Bay Views-Enjoy Golf, Shelling and Sailing
- Vibrant Ocean and Beach Views Out Over Swimming Pool !
- Master Bedroom With Adjoining Bath With Glass Block, Marble Shower & Jetted Tub
- Jetted Tub In Master Bedroom Bathroom With Marble and Glass Block
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Marcia Battin , South Pasadena, CA
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Bruna & Mike Fletcher , Rocklin, CA
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Loved the condo, had a great time with friends, went to the Blues Festival in Aptos, so much to do and great to spend time in a wonderful place, loved the view and the pool! Great restaurants within walking distance. Loved the experience! Has this time period booked for 2010.