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Beachgate on the Bluff

Beachgate on the Bluff

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Living area
View from property
Private kitchen
Living area

Overview of Beachgate on the Bluff

Reviews
8.6 out of 10 Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8206 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Aptos, CA
  • Popular LocationSeacliff State Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationRio Del Mar Beach13 min walk
  • Popular LocationCabrillo College17 min walk
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)84 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Beachgate on the Bluff

VR PERMIT # 181003

ONLY A 4 MINUTE WALK FROM BEACH HOUSE TO SAND!

This delightful 3 bedroom/2 bathroom two-story, pet friendly home is new to the rental market and features huge ocean views of the Monterey Bay! Beachgate-on-the-Bluff overlooks Seacliff State Beach and beach access is just down a trail (literally, adjacent to the property) which leads to sand and surf, and the Old Cement Ship!  From here, you can walk on white sandy beaches in either direction to Rio del Mar and beyond or Pot Belly Beach and Capitola!  What could be better than following a big day outside than an easy stroll to Manuel's for chips, salsa and margaritas (and of course, an ice cream cone at Marianne's for dessert).  "Beachgate-on-the-Bluff" is perfectly suited for 2 families traveling together, and is pet friendly!

Seeking the woods?  The Forest of Nisene Marks is less than 10 minutes from the house, as is the historic town of Aptos.  Santa Cruz is 15 minutes North by car, and the Monterey Peninsula is a 45 minute drive South.

Property manager

Reservations
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Living area
Casa Rio Del Mar
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Living/dining area
9.6 out of 10, (24 reviews)
Casa Rio Del Mar

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Up to 2 pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Aptos

Located in Aptos, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay, 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 sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Seacliff State Beach - 5 min walk
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 13 min walk
  • Cabrillo College - 17 min walk
  • New Brighton State Beach - 4 min drive
  • Capitola Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 2 min drive
  • The Hideout - 3 min drive
  • Marianne's Ice Cream - 5 min walk
  • Parish Publick House - 2 min drive
  • Venus Pie Trap - 16 min walk

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

zac c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach house with access
Open floor plan with great view. Trail to beach right next to house. Easy walk to restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great setting
We loved the proximity to the dog-friendly beach, clean house, and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Shannon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely neighborhood
The location and neighbors were wonderful. We had 6 kids and two small dogs for a brief stay and overall things worked out well. There was enough space, beds, supplies for our comfort. The house is older (broken cabinets and tiles), reminds me of my grandmothers home in the bay area growing up. We cooked our meals at the house and had all the kitchen equipment needed. Stores and beach access were a nice walk through the neighborhood. Disappointments were that the beach trail shown in photos is closed due to the storms and recommended that the site be updated to reflect that. The beaches are still being cleaned up so some sections of the beach and walkways are closed for hours at a time. The balcony fence is high so you can't see the ocean sitting down. The tables and chairs outside are not clean, chairs need cushions and are stacked up and tables are caked with dirt and bird droppings. As we walked the neighborhood, there are balconies with nice patio set ups that gave us ideas on what we would want next time. We would definitely return to the area and stay in a another house where the outdoor set up is more inviting. The charge for the dogs was added on an invoice by email after I selected the property so beware that the price quoted on the site does not include it. We also paid a chunk for laundry which isn't needed for a short stay so I suggest considering that in your search, our first time booking on VRBO, lessons learned.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter Beach Weekend
Amazing views of the ocean. Great set up for big family dinners.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Diane M., Talent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great location and great views
Being from Oregon, the house rental experience was different than what I am used to. However, our relatives that live in the area were quite impressed with the house, location, and views. The mattress in the primary bedroom needs replacing. There needs to be more and larger coffee cups, especially since there are two coffee makers. I think there were 2 teaspoons and the rest were table spoons. I could go on with little details but the overall experience was good. Plenty of room for 8 of us. The location is very handy to groceries, restaurants, gas station, etc. as well as all the activities available in the Santa Cruz area. The neighborhood was quiet during our stay between Christmas and New Year. There was a path and stairway down to the beach right next to the property. The views from the big windows is outstanding, one can see all the way to Moss Landing on one end and to Pleasure Point on the other end. Sunrises and sunsets were lovely and watching the storms and ocean was great as well. My sister-in-law is interested in renting the house in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Reservations

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Beachnest Vacation Rentals offers you the finest assortment of vacation rentals and beach rentals in Santa Cruz and surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for a fun vacation rental for a week-long family reunion, a family and pet-friendly vacation home, or a romantic getaway – the ultimate vacation experience awaits you in sunny Santa Cruz. Our comfortable, well-maintained and fully furnished vacation rentals provide you with a true home-away-from-home and each property is close to all that Santa Cruz County has to offer. Allow us to help customize your Santa Cruz vacation rental with the amenities that are most important to you – from dramatic oceanfront whitewater views to family and pet-friendly properties, we focus on top-notch customer service from the time you begin your initial inquiry, to the time that you check-out – our highest priority is to exceed your expectations.

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