Rio Del Mar - 200 Flat Steps to Beach

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A living room with a glass table, wicker chairs, a sofa, and a television.
A restaurant named 'Pixie Deli' with outdoor seating and umbrellas.
A mural with the text "Welcome to Rio 10 Del Mar" and a beach scene.
A welcome sign for Rio Del Mar Beach with directional arrows, surrounded by palm trees and purple flowers.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a granite countertop.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Monterey Bay

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Place, Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Seacliff State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Aptos

Located in Rio del Mar, a neighborhood in Aptos, this vacation home is near theme parks and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Monterey Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Aptos History Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Venus Cocktails & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos Aptos - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafé - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rio Del Mar - 200 Flat Steps to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rio Del Mar - 200 Flat Steps to Beach?

As of Nov 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Del Mar - 200 Flat Steps to Beach on Nov 2, 2026 start from $522, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rio Del Mar - 200 Flat Steps to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rio Del Mar - 200 Flat Steps to Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rio Del Mar - 200 Flat Steps to Beach located?

This family-friendly Aptos vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Rio Del Mar Beach and Monterey Bay. Seacliff State Beach and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time and highly enjoyed this rental. It was quiet and super close to the beach and met all the needs of our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Decorated very nice plenty of room close to the ocean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friends and I had a great time. House was as advertised. Pride of ownership and in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay - super close to the beach! Everything was as listed on the website.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kirk and Diana were so kind and communicative. Their home is beautiful and easily accommodated 7 of us over Thanksgiving. And you can't beat the location!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay by the beach

The property was exactly what we needed for our party of six. The facilities were great, the house was so clean, and we especially loved how close the beach is. Hope to stay again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place, so warm and welcoming. We felt instantly at home. Super close to the beach. Will go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 wonderful days!!

Wonderful, relaxing, perfect!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Great place and hosts are very considerate and helpful! Thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

Had a great stay with the family. Never felt crowded even though we were at capacity. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Great stay. The house was amazing. The location was perfect, a short walk to the beach. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's was great. Fit us nicely and had everything that was advertised. It's was clean and quiet. Literally 2 blocks from the beach. Great place to stay, Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traveler

Loved the place and location. Would recommend this to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staying On The Coast

As advertised. Clean, welcoming, a great place to relax for a few days.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house, very well equipped. Just a short walk to the beach. Everything worked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fun

Our family had a wonderful time at this home. It was a very short walk to the beach. The home had just about everything we would ever need. I spoke personally with the owner and was reassured about the check in - which went very smoothly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

great location

Nice place. very close to the beach....the only criticism was that they do not supply even bath towels or towels of any type.........that was not appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 7, 2020
On our HomeAway/VRBO listing it states that we do provide sheets but normally ask our renters to provide their own bath towels. (We do provide kitchen towels and paper towels). We also state that if needed we can provide bath towels at a nominal fee which just covers our additional cleaning costs as we send our laundry out to a professional cleaner. We emailed this same information to you when you initially booked, and asked that you please advise us if you wished for us to provide. Since you did not request prior to your stay, we are disappointed that you feel that this was an issue as we value our relationship with our renters!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place is great. It’s in a perfect location if you’re looking for easy beach access.

We liked the set up with rooms downstairs and a master upstairs w the kitchen in case you have an early riser. There was great access to Netflix for the teens and there were some classic DVDs that were fun to watch. Overall, our family enjoyed our stay. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

an ideal spot

They had me at their rainbow hued champagne stopper! I summerize the home as unpretensious and very well appointed. A wagon full of beach toys, boogie boards, and chairs. And outside shower to get the sand off.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was the perfect setup for our family reunion. You felt the warmth of being in someone’s home and not just a space to hang out. The large open kitchen, living room, dining setting made for intimate living together. The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable so close to the beach so perfect for early morning sunrise and late evening sunset walks, and fires on the beach so close so beautiful so comfortable. I would do it again thank you for providing such a home away from home. Everything you want is there. Thank you again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location!

I could not have been happier with this property. It is correctly advertised regarding how close it is to the beach. The walk to the beach was easy. There is also a cute bakery on the way to the beach. We would walk to the bakery for coffee early in the morning and then take a pleasant walk down the beach. The house is perfect for what we needed. We never felt cramped or on top of each other. The property owner communicated with us regularly when we had any questions. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Room for Everyone

Great location with plenty of natural lighting. Kitchen is wonderful for preparing family meals. Plenty of items for kids including beach toys (we brought our own, though), high chair, pack n play, and kids utensils. King bed upstairs is very firm and hard to sleep on; it could use a memory foam pad to make it comfortable. Floors had not been mopped so the baby was quickly dirty, crawling. Would recommend having a single set of bath towels for each bathroom to make the stay easier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean, great location, kid amenities

We loved our stay in Aptos! The beach was a flat easy walk, even for a 2 and 4 year old. Having a nice beach wagon and toys (and high chair and pack n play) saved us a lot of space packing, and all the toys were new and exciting. The owners were very responsive when we were there and gracious in letting us check in a little early. There were a lot of breakable decorations, but they were easily moved above little hands. The other downside was the table wasnt big enough for all of us to sit at, but there isnt really space for a bigger table. The only other issue we had was ants getting in our food and backpacks at night, but the owner was going to call an exterminator the day we left (after hearing from us there was a problem). We would definitely stay here again, we enjoyed the proximity to Santa Cruz and Capitola with the quieter streets and beaches of Aptos. It was nice to walk past the cars circling the beach parking lot and not have to deal with that! The house was very clean, kitchen was well stocked, and the owners answered every question before we came and after we were there within a few hours.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you back! And yes we did contact an exterminator immediately after you informed us about the ants, and it seems the issue has been resolved and no uninvited ants have returned!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The star of the show were the hosts. They were incredibly responsive and helpful. The listing is accurate and the distance to the beach is as close as you think it is. The property itself is a tale of two stories. Pros:- Stocked kitchen- Proximity to the beach- Common area upstairs is great and the balcony spacious - Plenty of board games- Beach gear!Cons:- Downstairs smelled musty- Mold on the windows - Downstairs top bunk has no support and says- Decor of saws is an odd choice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a perfect beach house. The 4 bedroom house is comfortable, and it's 1 minute from the beach. The only issue was that the bunk bed mattresses were a bit soft, but they would be perfect for a kid.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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