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Comfortable Beach House on the Sand

Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Beach
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Place, Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seascape Golf Club
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Seacliff State Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Comfortable Beach House on the Sand

Permit 241373

Limited-time Promotion -- Free Night Offer
Book 3 nights & get the 4th free
*Valid 1/15 - 5/15/26 -- excludes holidays
Book 4 nights online and we’ll adjust your charges to apply the promotion or give us a call!

Coastal living at its best! This spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath single-story home is on the sand in Rio Del Mar. Fabulous home, located behind the gates on Beach Dr. This is a fully furnished, nicely decorated home with all amenities. Large Oceanside deck and rooftop deck with seating, perfect for sun bathing or just relaxing and enjoying the scenery. The Oceanside deck touches the sand. This house has wireless service. Direct television available. Located nearby Café Rio, Pixie Deli, and Venus restaurant, this cozy home is perfect for making memories.

No Cable- Roku Streaming Boxes

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TOT Certificate #CO00115
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.

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
Property Registration Number 241373

About the neighborhood

Aptos

Located in Rio del Mar, a neighborhood in Aptos, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Beer Can Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Seascape Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Gilroy Station - 42 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Venus Pie Trap - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sanderlings Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Venus Cocktails & Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable Beach House on the Sand 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 Comfortable Beach House on the Sand?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable Beach House on the Sand?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable Beach House on the Sand located?

Located in Rio del Mar, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rio Del Mar Beach, Beer Can Beach, and Seacliff State Beach. Seascape Golf Club and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniela E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect location, super clean, cozy and had all the bare necessities we needed for our family. Weather was absolutely perfect too! We’re definitely keeping this house on our list of places to book for our beach getaways.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bev D.

Family Fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This summer‘s family get together was one of our best yet! The location of the house, right on the sand, was wonderful! We didn’t have to pack up and go anywhere! We played games, barbecued, buried a grandchild in the sand up to his neck, played in the surf, had bonfires with s’mores and just enjoyed and laughed the week away! And of course we made our annual trek to Pizza My Heart, Manuel’s and Maryann’s. Caruso’s in Capitola was once again the choice for “date night”. Lynette and Lisa were great to work with. They navigated any bump in the road with professionalism and kindness. We can’t wait to come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Excellent Vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely LOVED this vacation rental. It’s spacious and perfect proximity to ocean. Lots of seating inside and had everything we needed. A few things were the mattresses in bunk room and queen need to be updated, the handle on one of the sliding doors was broken but still worked and the oven was different and hard to figure out temperature and cooking time needed. Other than that, everything else was perfect - it just needs a few upgrades. We will be staying here over and over again! One last thing, the cleaners left sand in some sinks and the windows out back had lots of finger prints on them that we had to clean when we got there - minor things, but something you should be aware of.

10/10 Excellent

Bev D.

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

Family Fun

Our family has headed to the beach every summer for almost 40 years now. With the location of this home, right on the sand, we decided to spend more time at the house and on the beach, and we absolutely loved it. We barbecued, built bonfires, sang songs and ate s’more‘s. It was such a great week with our kids and grandkids. Can’t wait until next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Birthday Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We started this tradition 5 years ago and enjoy this weekend stay every year, We have been blessed with beautiful weather every year which is all this place needs for a magical experance. Our 5 year old grandson only knows this home as his "beach home" and looks forward to visiting every year.
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10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE M.

Fantastic Beach Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location! The house was large enough for 8 guests with wonderful views! The house was spacious and clean. Property MGT was friendly at check-in and check-out. Minor things were there were no dish towels and only 1 towel per person. Defiantly a great place to relax and enjoy the beach, I highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Wonderful Get Away

I took my family to the beach where I spent my Summer vacations at Rio Del Mar. This house is right on the beach. It has lots of room for those that want to read and those that want to play video games. The kitchen was well equipped. It’s fun to sit out on the deck and watch people walking by with their dogs. The view of the ocean is right in front of you. Beautiful sunsets. I couldn’t have dreamed a better vacation. It took me back to my childhood 60 years ago!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

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

Great location

Location is everything. Made up for lack of other things. Very bare bones house, not a lot of kitchen amenities, no spices or even pepper. No ziploc bags. Keurig machine but no pods. Coffee maker but no coffee. Lots of Knick knacks, but it gave it character. Would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Frances M.

Great Beach Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been to this home several times. Each time is an enjoyable experience. We enjoy hearing and seeing the waves crash onto the sand. Walking out onto the deck then onto the sand is fabulous. The bedrooms are all cozy with plenty of bedding, and towels for the family. Bailey properties are very responsive and helpful. The down side is cooking. If you want to cook in this home you will need to buy every spice you want to use. Luckily, we live close by and are aware of this so brought with us the spices we anticipated needing garlic, salt pepper etc. If you want to serve soup, eat ice cream, etc, you may also need to bring or buy extra spoons, since for some reason there are only a few spoons. However, there is an abundance of everything else

10/10 Excellent

Randall S.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great Location

Great Location/View! Home was fairly tired & worn. But that wasn’t an issue for us.Broken chair leg. No teaspoons, though I don’t know why anyone would require them. No toaster. Toaster oven was available, but it was a challenge figuring out how to use it properly or reset it.Limited TV options. In the Living Room there was a Roku remote but no TV remote. None of this was a significant issue.Checking in was an issue. Instructions said to come to the office (106 Aptos Beach Rd.) after 3:00pm to check in. It was a Sunday and the office was closed. My wife reached someone by phone (multiple tries) who instructed us to go directly to the house, and provided us with a lockbox code to access a key.When we got close we encountered a gate which we weren’t aware of. My wife called again and reached a different person (Kim?). She wasn’t very helpful, and suggested we wouldn’t have a problem if we read the instructions.About that time a couple came by who were going to go through the gate (walking). We chatted awhile and they gave us code to get in. Once we got to the house the lockbox/key worked fine.Just a minor blip.randy
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Judy C.

Worst ever

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is crowded with so much “beach junk” that it is overwhelming. The home needs a deep clean, carpets are torn and roll at the edges, lights kept burning out, shutters in one room falling apart, guest bath toilet leaked from the bottom, molding fell off bathroom wall, a dining room chair was taped together with blue painters tape, windows were filthy inside and out, several of the pictures were so old there was no color, just pale blue outlines. The house sleep eight but only seven dining chairs......now I am getting picky, you get the idea.
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald V.

626 Beach Drive

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent location. Property management company was A+
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10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Relaxing on the beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect home for families! Open and spacious.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

great family getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family stayed for a week in June and had a great time. Plenty of room and being right on the beach was fantastic for the little children.
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8/10 Good

Bill C.

626 Beach Drive, April 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent a very relaxing week at 626 Beach Drive. It was very quiet and the weather was beautiful on the weekend but mostly cloudy otherwise.
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10/10 Excellent

Malvern C.

Cornell family Thanksgiving stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

Beach Front Bliss

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall this was a very good property and location. Upon arrival, you need to reach through the cut-out in the gate in order to open the gate, and then you get to the front door. The couch is a little tired. The beds were very comfortable and new. The kitchen is well appointed but some of the cooking utensils are a little tired but function just fine. Happy to see there are 2 coffee makers (Keurig and a Mr.Coffee) There is an extra beverage fridge in the living room. There are plenty of different socializing areas for large groups.The location is amazing. Behind the gate and beach front. Just what we were looking for.
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10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Last time at 626 Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've stayed at this location a number of times and always enjoy it. There are a few minor repairs that are needed, which I mentioned to the property manager.
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10/10 Excellent

James F.

Great House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: He love this house, great location. We had it last year, we’ll have it next year, and we’ll be rebooking every time.
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa L., Pleasanton, CA

Another great beach vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our second visit to this great beach house. New rugs, chairs increased our enjoyment. The living set up is great.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Las Vegas, NV

Nov 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Awesome! Spectacular ocean view! Rooftop deck could use a cleaning. Very busy inside with all the "decorations/knickknacks", need to remove a few. Well stocked kitchen. Overall rating A+.
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6/10 Okay

Bill C.

Last time at 626 Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the 10th time we've rented 626 Beach over 8 years. Previously we thoroughly enjoyed our stays but this time, my wife was in a wheel chair and the home is not ADA compliant. Hopefully the owners can rectify the situation.
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6/10 Okay

Dyana K.

Location Clearly Dictates Effort

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unbelievable location!! Just gorgeous!! a result the property is not updated or well maintained. The same issues we had a full year ago haven’t been corrected.. inexpensive ones such as a broken patio umbrella with a spine sticking out that isn’t stable and spins.. to a master bath with 3 bad lightbulbs and 4 more almost going... a main Smart TV where you have to push so hard on the remote to get it to work that it’s almost not worth it.. a fireplace that doesn’t work.. a side gate so rusty it doesn’t close. BAILEY should be embarrassed - it would be SO easy to make these very minor improvements and a year later exactly the same. Definitely won’t be staying at this property again.
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10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Nice comfortable beach property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed our stay here. Roomy with nice layout. Showing a few signs of age - rooftop deck not usable and shades on beach facing windows should be replaced. Otherwise very nice and we would come back again
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10/10 Excellent

Lauri P.

not as nice as it used to be.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Screen door needs repair shingles are coming loose, pan for toaster oven was missing, lamp in second bed room was missing. My Sister and I have rented the house for over 10 years we always have a great time.thank you!!

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