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Rio Del Mar Boathouse - steps from the beach

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2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Rio Del Mar Boathouse - steps from the beach (Aptos)
TV, DVD player, stereo, offices - Rio Del Mar Boathouse - steps from the beach (Aptos)
TV, DVD player, stereo, offices - Rio Del Mar Boathouse - steps from the beach (Aptos)
TV, DVD player, stereo, offices - Rio Del Mar Boathouse - steps from the beach (Aptos)
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Rio Del Mar Boathouse - steps from the beach (Aptos)
Step aboard this unique beachfront house in Aptos, designed to resemble a boat with porthole windows and a ship's wheel. Enjoy your morning coffee while watching the waves or spend your days lounging on the beach with Marianne's ice cream in hand! With 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, fully stocked kitchen w/ drip coffee maker and outdoor seating area for up to 5 guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rio Del Mar Boathouse - steps from the beach

This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Rio del Mar, a neighbourhood in Aptos. 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. Visit our Aptos travel guide
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • 500px Photo ID: 99992469 - Doing a series of shooting Sunset on California Coast. If you are from California, you know the challenge that the photographers face.
    Rio Del Mar Beach
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Take a tour
    Seacliff State Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nice, long hike today. Went down the Bridge Creek Trail, and then to Maple Falls. About an 8-mile total hike. Redwoods everywhere you look, and a deep dark forest that gave lots of 'mood'. We came across a tiny snake! It was just a few inches long, red back, sunning itself on a rock in the middle of the creek.
    The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Coastal Golf Course California
    Seascape Golf Club
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cabrillo College
    2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Whale City Bakery Bar And Grill Aptos
    17 min walk
  • Poki Bowl
    18 min walk
  • Starbucks
    19 min walk
  • Marianne's Ice Cream
    14 min walk
  • Sushi Garden - Aptos
    19 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 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 Seacliff State Beach. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Aptos History Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Rio Del Mar Boathouse - steps from the beach Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

8/10 Good

Chris K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria F.

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

Amazing

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

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024