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LUXURY OCEANFRONT, Ocean Views! Walk to Rio del Mar Beach, Aptos

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Entire condo

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121550 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Place, Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Seacliff State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Aptos

With a stay at this condo in Aptos (Rio del Mar), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. .This beach condo is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Capitola Beach and 11 mi (17.7 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seacliff State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Aptos History Museum - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Capitola Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poki Bowl - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Whale City Bakery Bar And Grill Aptos - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafé - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

LUXURY OCEANFRONT, Ocean Views! Walk to Rio del Mar Beach, Aptos

Luxury in Santa Cruz county is a rare find! The Salty Sea Beach House is an inspirational hideaway, perched on a cliffside offering panoramic ocean views over Rio del Mar Beach. Meticulously renovated, this modern yet warm, peaceful 4 bedroom condo has luxury appliances, 4 parking spots, and a shared pool. 1 block to the beach & restaurants!

This property was featured on Emmy Winning travel show, STAYCATION! in 2021. It's a perfect place for an executive "work from home" getaway for a family or group of friends. A group of 2-3 travel professionals might also be interested in renting on a longer-term basis. Enjoy 300 Mps internet for all your streaming needs.

Enjoy this modern, luxurious oceanfront 4 bedroom condo with the sound of crashing waves in the background. In the evening, watch the sunset with a glass of wine (or two) around the cozy, propane-fire coffee table. The place is quiet and private, with incredible views, perfect for fun in the sun in the spring, summer and fall as well as cozy romantic storm-watching during the winter. Our condo recently underwent a major renovation - every wall, floor, and ceiling was touched. The designer and architect paid very close attention to detail to provide even the smallest creature comforts. The designer furnished the home with furniture from around the world to provide a light and airy feel. If you are looking for rest and relaxation, spending time in this home will refresh your mind, body, and soul. At the same time, it is so rare to have this high quality of home so close to the beach. The beach is short, 1/2 block from the condo.

The house is set up best for 6 adults in the main bedrooms and up to 6 of their children in the bunk room. The triple bunks are very tight squeeze, and we only recommend adults sleep on the bottom bunks. Therefore we only allow a maximum of 8 adults total, (with 2 adults sleeping in the bunk room).

You might consider being here for any of the festivals and events in the greater Monterey Bay area such as the Pebble Beach Pro Am and Concours d’Elegance in Carmel - just a 45 min drive away.

-- 1 garage + 1 exclusive parking space in driveway + 2 guest permit parking spots. Plenty of free street parking as well.

-- 2 premium flat screen TVs with Xfinity for local channels and Netflix and more streaming options.

-- Cozy, remote-controlled fireplace.

-- Cozy, propane fire table/coffee table on the main balcony.

-- Chef’s kitchen with luxury Wolf Gas Range and premium dishwasher (with the lowest sound rating on the market)

-- 3 Balconies (Master bedroom has full panoramic ocean views; Entertainment deck has BBQ grill, umbrella, and plenty of comfortable seating by Pottery Barn).

-- Access to a shared, summer season heated swimming pool (with beach and ocean views)

-- All the amenities you need for a fabulous beach vacation: towels, beach chairs, umbrella, tent, boogie boards, kids beach toys, cooler, beach blankets and a beach tote bag, basic beach bikes.

-- Rare location only 1/2 block to Rio Del Mar Beach, Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen Beachside Restaurant, Venus Pie Trap coffee shop, Pixie Deli, Rio Liquor & Market convenience store, Santa Cruz Massage Harbor, and more.

-- 1 miles (4 minutes) drive to the local shopping center which includes the famous Deluxe Foods of Aptos grocery store, CVS, Bank of America, Deer Park liquor store (known for excellent supply of high quality wines), and many places to eat (Red Apple Cafe for American brunch, Bittersweet Bistro, Mangiamo Pizza, Panda Inn Chinese), and more.

-- Visit Aptos Village to eat at great new restaurants by amazing chefs such David Kinch (the chef and creator of three-star Michelin restaurant Manresa) who just opened the upscale pizzeria, Mentone.

-- Visit colorful Capitola, enjoy rides and games at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, hike under the redwoods at The Forest of Nisene Marks, investigate the Mystery Spot, check out the the Monterrey Bay Aquarium, and so much more!

You will have access to the entire home. Feel free to treat our place as your home at the beach :)

Questions or want more information? Check out our other reviews online and the "STAYCATION" video by searching for "Salty Sea Beach House in Aptos." We look forward to hosting you, Jenni Farrell and David Marsyla.
Make yourself comfortable in this condo, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free condo features books, games, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,550 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Please describe your pet(s) in your message to us.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Spiral staircase is not ideal for toddlers.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

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