Charming Pet Friendly Aptos Retreat Near the Beach

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a large window.
A covered outdoor deck with a dining table and chairs, a white door, and a white railing.
A home interior with a wooden staircase, a kitchen area, and a door leading to a room with a blue wall and a rug.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden countertop, a stove, and a microwave.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a window, and a small stool.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Monterey Bay

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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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 near the beach. 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. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Monterey Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Aptos History Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafé - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos Aptos - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Pet Friendly Aptos Retreat Near the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Pet Friendly Aptos Retreat Near the Beach?

As of Nov 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Pet Friendly Aptos Retreat Near the Beach on Nov 13, 2026 start from $507, 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 Charming Pet Friendly Aptos Retreat Near the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Pet Friendly Aptos Retreat Near the Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Pet Friendly Aptos Retreat Near the Beach located?

Located in Rio del Mar, this vacation home is 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 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

206 Claus Ct., Aptos CA

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: My 2nd time around for 206 Claus Ct. A good stay that doesn't disappoint. Looking forward to returning there next year
Verified review

8/10 Good

Comfortable Place

This place suited us fine for our purposes. My son just needed a respite place to be for awhile. The house is a bit worn but it is clean and comfortable and had what we needed. The setting is peaceful. We could hear frogs at night and see hawks in the trees, and the proximity to everything is great. Bailey properties was very responsive to a few issues that we had. If you are looking for something comfortable this is fine but if you are fussy about everything being well maintained you might want to look elsewhere. But we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 23, 2020
Lauren, Thank you for your review and for booking with us, we look forward to having you again. Team Bailey
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Dirty House in a Great Location

I don’t mind an older quirky house. Unfortunately this one was also very dirty and left us questioning whether to stay for the duration of our visit. The counter surfaces are clean, but the walls are filthy and had Us questioning the overall cleanliness of the house. There were lots of spider webs in the ceiling, which frightened my daughter when she actually saw spiders in them. Middle of the night spider hunting is not ideal. We saw a black widow in the shower that disappeared in a crack in the ceiling. There were also a couple big black widows outside. We were also left with the impression that the price didn’t match the accommodation or the service. The check in window was narrow. There were multiple fees which seemed to be duplicated. When I inquired the responses seemed very short and as though my questioning was an irritant. We were never checked in on or invited to ask questions. Only the irritated responses to my question about the fees. For a three night stay there was a service fee from VRBO, a rental charge from the third party property management company, a $170 linen fee, a cleaning charge. All in all the total of the services charges were equal to the charge for the rental. I don’t mind paying service charges, so long as there’s an actual service associate with the fee. For example, the bedding covers were stained and the blankets smelled like a dog had slept in them. Not very comfortable for a cold night. The location is great. The service and cleanliness don’t meet the expectation. I usually don’t leave negative reviews. We just don’t usually go back. This stay was really sub par.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Aptos Getaway

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 enjoyed our stay at this property. It was clean, comfortable and perfect for our family of 5. Location is great proximity to beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Good Location, House has Potential

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. 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: Although we had a nice time in Aptos--this particular property was a bit untidy--mainly the outdoor patio/decks and furniture. We weren't really able to take advantage of the outdoor spaces. The BBQ was a mess, didn't have a scrapper (we borrowed one from a friend) and the propane ran out before we finished cooking the meal. The windows are also in dire need of a good cleaning. Looking out at the beautiful trees was tough to do and a few of the window blinds need some help too.I also know that the kitchen equipment gets jumbled with renters, etc., but every once in awhile it would benefit from some organization of the pots, pans, bowls and utensils, they were all over the place.Overall though, we loved Aptos--convenient walk to the beach and we will visit again--maybe another property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Walking distance to the beach. Neighbors are quiet, dog enjoyed it as well. Can hear the waves at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Short walk to the beach but lots of stairs

We enjoyed our weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The Claus House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have rented the house for the past 7 years. The main reason is because we can bring our dogs. Some of the updates are good, but it needs to be updated on the interior if asking the current price per week.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beach Rental

Everything was great, but the decks needed to be cleaned off. They were full of leaves and dirt. Other than that it was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun vacation!

Great house in quiet neighborhood. It was a little far to walk to the beach with small children and all the gear, so we ended up driving most days. Had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Aptos location

While the house is dated, it was very clean and comfortable. The outdoor areas are lovely, and having the extra living space downstairs was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Run down house and many miscellaneous charges

We were at this property from Feb 19 2022 for 2 weeks. It’s a dump. No proper heating except for the fire place. Dirty floors and basement full of animal hair, no extra clean sheets or proper bed sheets available, no laundry machines. Dusty lawn chairs. Generally unpleasant .
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beach getaway

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: Overall good. The house was clean - outdoors area could have been cleaner. Neighborhood was quiet and I like the area.Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

My group of 7 had a FANTASTIC 5 night stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home

Sweet little home with back porch and front deck. Quite neighbors hood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Aptos, CA rental

Home was an older property as advertised. That being said, it was in need of repair prior to renting it ! **Non-working shower that poured water thru pipe hole in tile!( we were told ‘shower has a leak but still works’) ** bathroom overhead sink lights in 2nd bathroom did not work except for1 dim scone**Dishwasher did not work!**porch light did not work for outside area** Only lamp in living room did not work. Back door was wide opening when we entered property! —-We did call the Mgmt office immediately about open door. In later calls to office, We were told it was a holiday weekend & no one could come out to repair/check. We were in house for 1 week !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Older, but nicer than some

Our family of 5 needed a place to stay for a week while one of our kids went off to camp in the area, and were very excited to find this house for rent for less than the cost of most hotel rooms in the area. The living area of the house is on the 2nd floor, with space to park our car (and perhaps 1 or 2 more) under the large front deck. The house itself is obviously on the older side. The wood floors and gas fireplace were newer, but otherwise everything seemed a little behind on upkeep and repair. Still perfectly clean and serviceable, though, and nothing felt unsafe, even with a curious toddler poking around. Speaking of our toddler, we found the house to be well prepared for kids, with gates at the stairs down from the front deck and back yard areas, and a small selection of kid toys, books, and puzzles. The two bedrooms were of similar size, one with a double bed, the other with a twin-over-double bunk bed, plus an air mattress. The two bathrooms are between the bedrooms laid out identically, each with a toilet, sink, and shower. No AC, but there are several tall trees that shade the house and kept it from getting too hot. Heating is done entirely by a gas fireplace hooked up to the thermostat. It stopped working once while we were there, but the property management company was very responsive—an agent came over right away. She was not able to fix the problem, but she called their repair man who was able to come the following day.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for what we needed!

Perfect location and house for a girls running trip. We spent most of the time away from the house and in the Santa Cruz area. The house has most of everything you need. The couches and covers are pretty dated and used, and shower curtains had mold all over them. But for what we paid it was well worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Older home but worked well for our family Gas grill and fire pit didn’t work Sofa sleeper was unacceptable , we bought a blow up mattress to use instead
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Decent place

Nice house. Accommodated 6 people easy. Nice yard. Very quiet street. Close to the ocean. The Bailey Properties was very responsive to all our needs. I would give 5 stars if it was better maintained and better cleaned.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2019
Archival

4/10 Poor

Disapointed in house

Only sleeps max 4 adults and 2 little kids. Sofa bed was so old, warped and thin maytress-unsleepable. I was not told until I picked up keys that the heater is broken. Steep and old stairs to climb to get in so no disabled or elderly. Wifi does not work at all. Told them with no help. This house is the first time I have been disappointed with VRBO. Deck was dirty and moldy not nice to sit out on. Not happy with this rental
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

nice place

nice little place. can walk to the beach. house is all good. wouldn't have more then 6 people staying there.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016
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