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Rio Del Mar Boathouse - steps from the beach

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a large window with a view of the ocean, a chandelier, and a telescope.
A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a beach, a cozy seating area, and a kitchen in the background.
A living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a view of the beach.
A coastal building with a blue facade, a balcony, and a view of the beach.
A kitchen with a view of the beach, white cabinetry, and a stove.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Monterey Bay

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Place, Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seacliff State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

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About the area

Aptos

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Rio del Mar, a neighbourhood in Aptos. Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Monterey Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Aptos History Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Venus Cocktails & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos Aptos - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafé - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rio Del Mar Boathouse - steps from the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rio Del Mar Boathouse - steps from the beach?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Del Mar Boathouse - steps from the beach on 28 Feb 2027 start from £836, 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 at Rio Del Mar Boathouse - steps from the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rio Del Mar Boathouse - steps from the beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rio Del Mar Boathouse - steps from the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rio Del Mar Boathouse - steps from the beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rio del Mar holiday home is just steps away from Rio Del Mar Beach and Monterey Bay. Seacliff State Beach and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean house, and very responsive host
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean, and fun house with all the amenities and you get to fall asleep to the waves. It’s a great beach too
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, great for my family of 4

Loved the location, the property is great and loved our stay. Great communication too!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach views from every room in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property location could not have been better for us. We slept listening to the waves and the temperature at night was great without a/c. Capitola and Santa Cruz are nearby if we wanted more nightlife. There is a nice walkable restaurant that we enjoyed. The sunsets are pretty incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A really fun little place. The location is as good as you could possibly find. The place is a bit quirky, and may be a little bit dated in one or two areas, but just a really neat layout. Very comfortable. Provides for a great getaway. And the rental group was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

Locaction was amazing. Hopefully be back soon. Bed was really comfortable and the views were great. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Everything was nice and clean. We did have some ant activity. There were no beach chairs which would have been nice. Also no access to the patio. We did enjoy this very cute place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The house was dirty and worn out. Did realize you couldn’t even sit next to the beach on the patio with your own chairs. Patio was an eye sore
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great place. Right on the beach and super cute and unique. We walked to Venus Pie Trap each morning for delicious coffee. Pixie’s Deli is right there too and has something for everyone. A little liquor store is just across the street for snacks, drinks and little items you may have forgot. The only negatives were the house manual is out dated and there isn’t much light downstairs. The manual says there is a gate to access the patio locked by a bike lock. We saw the bike lock just chilling on a table and there is a whole new wooden gate built with 2 different locks with no mention in the manual. The manual asks for you to rinse your feet before entering the house with a hose that you can only get to if you go back out into the sand and walk up the stairs to the patio. Then you would have to walk back through the sand to get to the front door. If you’re planning to cook in the kitchen, check the lights in the kitchen to see if they’re working before sunset. The lights barely glowed and it was so dark. Luckily, we just ordered food for pick up and watched movies so we didn’t need much light. Over all it’s a great place and we’d rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Stay on the Beach

This property has everything you need. Very nice but not allowed to open the sliding glass doors. We would have enjoyed hearing the crashing of the waves if we were allowed to do this. Also since we were not allowed to open sliding doors to the outside the rooms were exceptionally hot. There is no ductwork going into the rooms for Air Conditioning. Notes say that you can park on the street.....No you can not. The driveway was so tight that I had to climb over and get out on the passenger side. Management did check in by email daily to make sure all was good. Kitchen, we didn't use but seemed to have anything and everything you would need if you chose to cook in. Last year's Coastal storm crushed the area which also made the back area not usable because the City barricaded that off. Due to the storm the pier has also been demo'd and removed as well. We were there only to sleep because we made the most out of the Santa Cruz Boardwalk daily.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location location location. :) we had an amazing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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