Bali-by-the-Beach Retreat--Time for You--at Rio Del Mar Beach
(35 Reviews)
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Sleeps:4
- Bedrooms:2
- Bathrooms:2.5
- Property type:House
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
About the Property
House, 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, (Sleeps 2-4)
Expansive windows in the Great Room, upstairs, reveal spectacular whitewater ocean views and a vast, luminous sky. Here you'll find lovely living and dining areas, a fully-equipped kitchen, and a half bath, plus a flat screen HD TV with DVR and cable (including HBO, Showtime), and easy access to a sun-drenched deck.
At the end of the day, when you've had your fill of stargazing, slip downstairs and let the waves serenade you to sleep. The ocean's lullaby can be heard from two spacious bedrooms, each one boasting a full bath, Queen bed and exotic furnishings.
And best of all...this serene, private getaway is only 50 yards from the longest beach (10 miles) in Santa Cruz County! Restaurants, shopping, deli, coffee are all within walking distance. Golf course, supermarket, Chinese, French, Italian, Sushi, Mexican and Indian restaurants, nail salons, and 4 Pilates studios are all just 1 mile away.
So don't wait! Plan your retreat at Bali-by-the-Beach, now...
Come lie on the warm sand...
watch dolphins, sea lions, and otters frolic in the water...
write a story, paint a picture...stretch out...
Breathe.
People feel a deep peace here. You will too.
PS: Boogie board and wet suit in the garage
Keywords: Beautiful beach house, tranquil, lots of light, 1-minute walk to the beach, whitewater ocean views.
Owner
Member since: 2010
Property Type
- House
- 1470 sq. ft.
House Rules
- Max. occupancy 4
- Pets Not Allowed
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Wheelchair Inaccessible
Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Entertainment
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Music Library
- Stereo
- Television
- VCR
- Video Library
Theme
- Away From It All
- Romantic
Attractions
- Arboretum
- Cinemas
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Museums
- Restaurants
- Synagogues
- Theme Parks
- Winery Tours
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/Bank
- Fitness Center
- Groceries
- Hospital
- Laundromat
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Services
Leisure Activities
- Antiquing
- Beachcombing
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Eco Tourism
- Paddle Boating
- Scenic Drives
- Shelling
- Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Walking
- Whale Watching
Location Type
Sports & Adventure Activities
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Mountain Climbing
- Pier Fishing
- Racquetball
- Rock Climbing
- Sailing
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surf Fishing
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Wind-Surfing
Dining
- Dining Area
- Seating for 4 people
General
- Clothes Dryer
- Garage
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
- Telephone
- Washing Machine
Kitchen
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
Outside
Location
Short Day Trips to the Monterey Aquarium, John Steinbeck Center in Salinas, Big Sur (Henry Miller Library and More), Carmel White Sand Beach, San Francisco.
In the neighborhood are wineries, golf courses, and beaches galore.
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1997
About the owner: Beach lover. Bali lover. 40-year resident of Santa Cruz and 4-time visitor to Bali. I enjoy creating environments. Living at the beach has been a lifelong dream of mine. Bali-by-the-Beach is a gift to be treasured...and offered. With gratitude, Joan
Why the Owner Chose Aptos, CA, USA:
I've always wanted to live in a beach house. When I saw this home, I fell in love with it and bought it on the spot. What I enjoy: walking on the beach, walking to the famous Cement Ship at the Seacliff State Beach, walking to the quaint village of Aptos. I like the sweet and small Visitors Center, also located in Seacliff State Park. You just walk right to it! I love the food at the Pixie Deli around the corner. They make it easy to take a picnic to the beach. There's nothing like lying on a beach blanket on the warm sand. I read my book—for about 10 minutes. And then...I feel relaxed and dreamy, imagination in free rein. The waves, the birds, the breeze. I'm in a deeply restful place, and when I return I feel renewed, refreshed, and happy. And it all happens without getting into a car. Just a minute's walk from the house and there it is. My joy.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
At Bali-by-the-Beach, I enjoy peace of mind and serenity. So much so that sometimes it is hard to leave! I'm so entranced by the view that it's just as good to see the view as it is to be in the view (i.e. on the beach). I feel in harmony with existence here.
My wish is the same for you.
Contact us
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Photos
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![Do you love the sunset?
It's thrilling right from the living room.]()
Do you love the sunset? It's thrilling right from the living room.
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![Chaise by the Sea]()
Chaise by the Sea
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![Steps from the sand...and what a view! Listen to the waves serenade you at night]()
Steps from the sand...and what a view! Listen to the waves serenade you at night
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![Hand-Carved Bali Bed - Ocean View from Bed]()
Hand-Carved Bali Bed - Ocean View from Bed
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![Dining room, Balinese furniture]()
Dining room, Balinese furniture
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![Happy guests made this collage]()
Happy guests made this collage
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![the Boudoir room]()
the Boudoir room
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![Welcome home]()
Welcome home
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![Satisfied guests]()
Satisfied guests
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![The Cement Ship at Sunset]()
The Cement Ship at Sunset
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![A beautiful place to relax]()
A beautiful place to relax
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![Bali Boudoir]()
Bali Boudoir
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![Rumah Joan (house of Joan, as they say in Bali)]()
Rumah Joan (house of Joan, as they say in Bali)
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![It's all about the view]()
It's all about the view
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![Drink in the view...]()
Drink in the view...
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VRBO #313809
This listing was first published here in 2010.
Date last modified - Tuesday, May 23, 2017
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