San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
65 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Other Space 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Unobstructed View Of Monterey Bay!
Permit #241391
This is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo that is ideal for 2 people but can sleep 4 by use of queen sofa bed in living room. It is deal for a couple's getaway at a bargain price. Located on the hill looking over the commanding view of the Monterey Bay; this unit is in a quiet and generally private complex. This single level rental is well decorated, well cared for, and fully furnished.
As you enter, you see a spacious master bedroom with a full bathroom; furnished with a bathtub. You will then enter a bright, open living room with a pull out couch and other seating. Flat screen TV with DVD and an amazing view. To get a better look at the ocean you can step onto the private deck located right off the living room. Here you will have use to a BBQ and a table with bar stools. The home also has a fully equipped kitchen with everything for your cooking and entertaining needs. Next to the kitchen is a dining table that will sit up to 4 people comfortably.
It is a very short walk to the famous "10 Mile Beach" This property is conveniently located near a well known deli (Pixie Deli), coffee shop, convenience store and high end restaurant. You are also within 2 miles from grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, golf course, tennis court, and much more!
**Pool renovation currently in progress** New pool August 2026. Pool Open: Year Round Heated Memorial Day-End of September
**Please note-The washer and dryer are community and coin operated. Please ask about Holiday rates and minimum stay. Please ask about monthly rates.
TOT Certificate #CO00115
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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.
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Property # 454448
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the neighborhood
Aptos
Located in Rio del Mar, a neighborhood in Aptos, this condo is near theme parks. 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including ecotours, whale-watching, and birdwatching.
Aptos, CA
What's nearby
Rio Del Mar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Seacliff State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Aptos History Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Capitola Beach - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
Getting around
San Martin Caltrain Station - 44 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Marianne's Ice Cream - 18 min walk
Venus Cocktails & Kitchen - 6 min walk
The Hideout - 3 min drive
Peet's Coffee - 2 min drive
Erik's DeliCafé - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Unobstructed View Of Monterey Bay! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Unobstructed View Of Monterey Bay!?
As of Jul 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unobstructed View Of Monterey Bay! on Aug 16, 2026 start from $421, 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.
Is Unobstructed View Of Monterey Bay! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Unobstructed View Of Monterey Bay!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Unobstructed View Of Monterey Bay!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Unobstructed View Of Monterey Bay! located?
Located in Rio del Mar, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Seacliff State Beach and Monterey Bay. Rio Del Mar Beach and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you loved the location and that you'd stay with us again. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay by the beach!
The place was as described in the website. I would highly recommend you upgrade the bed though. Very uncomfortable. Great times in Aptos. Thank you very much.
Jim V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Silvia R.
Mar 31, 2026
Love, love, love Bailey Property Management!
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:
I simply adore everyone I have worked with at Bailey Property Management, Lynette, Cristina and Scott. They are so friendly, cheerful, helpful and professional. My renting a vacation rental was an easy and enjoyable experience. The place I have rented is very clean and has everything I could ever need to make my stay an unforgettable experience. Honestly, I couldn’t be happier with my dealings with Bailey Property Management, I would recommend them highly to anyone thinking of renting a vacation rental!
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May 19, 2022
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:
Wonderful
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Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth B.
May 29, 2018
Love the View
The place is cozy and has two parking spots. Beautiful views from the living room. You can hear the sound of the ocean. Bed is comfortable.
Elizabeth B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified
6/10 Okay
Charlotte M.
Jan 4, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Okay
View was great! Apartment needs updating. Appliances felt rickety on verge of dying. Wouldn’t stay there again. Property management was responive.
Charlotte M.
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Gary K.
Apr 4, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Rio Del Mar stay
My recent stay at this vacation rental presented a mixed bag of experiences that ranged from the excellent to the disappointing. On the positive side, the location of the rental couldn’t be more ideal. It offered convenient parking options, which is a significant plus for travelers coming by car. Moreover, its proximity to the beach was simply superb, allowing for easy access to seaside activities and the soothing sound of waves at night.However, the experience began to falter when it came to basic amenities and the overall state of the rental. We were provided with a mere three rolls of toilet paper for a week's stay, which was insufficient for our needs. Additionally, the kitchen was equipped with only two hand towels for the entire week, which felt inadequate for daily kitchen activities. The rental was dotted with no-smoking signs, which, while understandable, contributed to a less welcoming atmosphere.A significant letdown was the state of the furnishings, which appeared to have not been updated in around 40 years. This gave the interior an outdated feel that detracted from the overall comfort and aesthetic appeal of the place.While the location and certain conveniences were highlights of our stay, the lack of basic amenities and the dated furnishings were disappointing. It's clear that the rental could benefit greatly from some updates and improvements. As it stands, I find it difficult to recommend this property. For future guests, this place could be a gem with its st
Gary K.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2024
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you experienced regarding the availability of basic amenities and the state of furnishings. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we will certainly take it into consideration for future improvements
I really enjoyed our stay. The view was so beautiful & you could hear the ocean from the room. The only complaint is the bed is very uncomfortable but other than that everything was perfect. The host was very easy to deal with & the parking was very nice.
Christina B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Margaret S.
Sep 15, 2024
Wonderful stay in Rio del Mar
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:
It was great! Beautiful view, nice condo. We were very comfortable and happy during our stay. And we love the nice, helpful employees of Bailey’s! We will definitely be back!
Margaret S.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Susan P.
Jun 24, 2024
Nice location, place has pros and cons
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall, looks as shown in the pictures. Nice layout, cute decor. We and a number of others guests really would have liked a king size bed, as well as a nice comforter (we got very cold first night, couldn't find any blankets: later learned they were in a wicker chest we thought was just a luggage rack.) A solid towel rack in the bathroom would help a lot. Kitchen wares were fine, decor is attractive though brown chair is getting worn. A pretty steep walk down to the beach but a very nice beach. We'd planned to use this more as a place to sleep while doing longer day tours. But Traffic getting bad in this area, have to avoid driving south to here on Hwy 1 between 3-6. All in all, we probably won't come back, but it's due as much to the crowding of the Santa Cruz area as anything else. We lived here in the 70s and it's hard not to compare. I can see why, however. It remains one of the nicest climates with the best beaches and redwoods anywhere.
Susan P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nov 24, 2023
Perfect!
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:
This condo was a great base for our trip to California. The view was spectacular! The condo was clean and comfortable., as well as quiet. Loved to be able to hear the ocean from inside. The owners even provided ice packs and a styrofoam cooler. That was a great surprise for us as we came from Ohio so couldn’t bring a cooler. This condo was a great location for visiting other places nearby. We will definitely stay here again!
This property is located in a great area. We were able to hear the ocean throughout the home. Their cleaning crew needs to be more thorough as many areas needed cleaning. Overall, our stay was very enjoyable.
Amazing location and good base for exploring the area
The apartment was an ideal base for exploring the coast. We had a car so it is located to promptly get on the 1 or reach local shops and restaurants etc.
Space wise it was plentiful for a weeks stay, and we loved watching the sunrise and sunset from the balcony. It truly is the highlight of the property.
We appreciated the decor may not be to our style and the property to be dated as per previous reviews, but that this was reflected in the price point.
However there are a few small things which would not be much investment which would make the apartment even better;
- Pillows - there were 2 thin lumpy pillows for 2 people. I found similar pillows in the wardrobe but no pillow cases so they could not be used. I don't think it would be much to buy 4 decent pillows for the double bed.
- There was a random assortment of beach items in the living room cupboard as if left by previous guests. Only 1 lightweight beach chair though. Considering an apartment which can sleep 4, even 2 beach chairs would be much appreciated. The other mats also had holes in them.
- TV - the tv in the living room is older and as such channels are pixelated as it cannot display a good picture. We could not watch it in evenings as it hurt our eyes. Again a small investment for much more quality offering.
Overall the apartment seemed relatively clean with just a few callout points. We didn't use any crockery or glassware without washing them as most were not clean, there was even lipstick on some glasses. The bath/ shower could have been cleaner, in particular the mat within the shower. Finally the floors, we did not wear shoes in the apartment (as we wouldn't at home but also as per the many notes about this) yet even on day 1 our feet / socks became dirty quickly. I can only assume this had been swept but not mopped.
We completely appreciate investment required to modernise a property, but think some small tweaks could make it an even better holiday rental.
Great views and proximity to the beach! We slept on the pull out sofa so we could hear the ocean! The property manager was very friendly and helpful. It is an older property and could use a few updates but overall was clean and comfortable. Onsite parking right in front of the door is a huge plus also
scott c.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Elizabeth L.
Sep 30, 2022
Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Gorgeous view
Great view and we could hear the ocean waves rolling in! The interior needs to be updated and de cluttered:)
Elizabeth L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
William P.
Jun 30, 2022
Decent space. Not the comfiest booking experience.
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately 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:
Once we were there, we loved it. After three family stays in the same place this year, it felt like home. Booking the first time was easy. The second time was average. The third time required a lot of explanations and discussions about # of nights, amount of $ "rolled over" from previous deposits, and a staff that made me feel that I was being unreasonable with pretty simple questions. For one instance, I booked through the 27th. We had meant to stay the night of the 27th, and it was booked far in advance, for their convenience, but I recognize my error (although their booking system looks nothing like any other hotel/homestay/bnb website/air travel site that I use). We went from booking a flight, using an calendar where you highlight the amount of days you want to stay, and then booking our Bailey property using the same logic (highlighting the days we'd be there) and ended up doing the wrong thing. Regardless, I ended up asking them about another night, and the response was firm, prompt, and rude! When made to feel like I was an idiot for one too few nights, I guess I expected a suggestion like...staying in another of their many properties... Instead it was "Well we have another guest coming in so you need to be out". Ok, thanks...I called Marriott to book the night of the 27th and had probably five "Can we help you with anything else?" -type questions. I mean, yeah, you can, and here's my money, and my five star review to you, Marriott. Sorry Bailey, for being so inconvenient when wanting another night at your properties. I was happy to spend my money elsewhere. That's what I will be doing in the future as well. Rio Cheshire is across the street and is way easier to book, in case you wanted to know.
William P.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
A guest from DeRuyter, NY
May 19, 2022
All good in Aptos
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:
Great location, comfortable rental and a view to die for.
A guest from DeRuyter, NY
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Joan A.
May 19, 2022
Lovely sunsets
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 have stayed in this unit several times since 2010 as I have family in the area. This is convenient for us and we love the view and being able to take walks on the beach and neighborhoods nearby.. The unit hasn’t changed during these years and, though well-cleaned and having a well equipped kitchen, could do with an up-date and new carpeting.
Joan A.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lisa S.
May 12, 2022
Super review
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
The best thing about this unit was the location...right in the center of what we wanted to see and do. Also, it was quiet and peaceful with a view of the ocean. We would return.
The apartment was tiny but, clean. Bed was hard as a rock, stove larger burner didn’t work. Heater didn’t work so the apartment was cold all the time.
Instructions were not understandable which made the vacation difficult.
Chris V.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 14, 2022
Hi Chris-
Thank you for your feedback. We strive to make each guest experience as enjoyable as possible. We hope next time you will reach out to our office for assistance. We would have been happy to address issue while you were there: assist you in turning the heater on, bring you space heaters or turn on the fireplace for you.
Thank you,
Bailey Properyt Management.