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A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a fireplace, and a dining area with a view.
A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, and a large island. There is a dining area with a gray sofa and a fireplace. The room has large windows offering a view of the ocean.
A room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern building with multiple balconies and a rooftop terrace.
A coastal hotel with a beach view, a parking area, and a distant shoreline.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Place, Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Seacliff State Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪12 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 Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This condo is 5 mi (8 km) from Capitola Beach and 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.
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What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seacliff State Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Aptos History Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Capitola Beach - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 51 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Venus Cocktails & Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos Aptos - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Mermaid's Perch!

Summary:

180° Monterey Bay Views – Beachfront!



The Space:

This bright and beautiful condo offers a must-see 180 degree view of the Monterey Bay!  

Short-term Rental Permit #231206

The perfect beach holiday awaits you in this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom end-unit condo on Rio Del Mar State beach.



Relax in the fresh ocean breeze and watch the frequently passing whales and dolphins. Enjoy the sunset with a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean.  Sleep to the soothing sound of the waves crashing on the sandy shore. Wake up to a peaceful ocean sunrise.  Soak up the sun on a beautiful beach ideal for long walks on the sand.



The living room has abundant natural light, amazing ocean views, hardwood floors, sofas, TV and a gas fireplace. Simultaneously enjoy a warm fire, entertainment and whale-watching.



The home features three appointed bedrooms, including one with a luxurious king-size bed, another with a plush queen-size bed, and a third with two comfortable single beds—an ideal setup for a family seeking both space and relaxation.



The elegant kitchen has custom cabinets, granite counters and another gorgeous ocean view window above a large apron-front sink. The well-appointed kitchen has everything you need for preparing gourmet meals including a Viking range fit for a chef, Subzero refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, various small appliances and plenty of cookware.



This charming and near-perfect condo is not only conveniently situated on the beach - it is also near restaurants and coffee shops with tons local flair!



Why NOT break away from the herd in ordinary hotel rooms and make your home-away-from-home extraordinary!



✔ Strategically located in a place where nature intersects with urban life

✔ Exclusive guest parking in a carport

✔ A gas BBQ grill and an outdoor table with seating for 6. There is no inside dining table, however, we have a fold-up card table with 4 chairs in the closet

✔ Dishes, glassware, flatware and Tupperware are included

✔ Small 4 person dining table & chairs

✔ Free wifi

✔ End-unit condo offers more privacy and maximizes the ocean views

✔ Spectacular ocean view (which many units in the complex do not have)



Surf City Rentals Policy

Guests must confirm they have read and agree to the following policies:



No Parties or Disruptive Behavior: Surf City Rentals prohibits parties, open-invite events, disruptive gatherings, and any behavior that disturbs the surrounding community, including excessive noise, visitors, trash, smoking nuisances, parking issues, trespassing, or vandalism.

Cancellation Policy: We strictly adhere to our cancellation policy, and no exceptions will be made.

Trip Insurance: We strongly advise all guests to purchase trip insurance to protect their booking in case of unforeseen circumstances.

By booking, you confirm you have read and agree to these policies.

Thank you!
Make yourself comfortable in this condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

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

Rules

Non-smoking. No Pets Allowed.

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
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
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
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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The Mermaid's Perch! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location with a beautiful view. The house was well laid out and the kitchen well equipped. We had a wonderful stay and would book again if we have the occasion.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eunice L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful unit with beautiful ocean view! I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at Mermaids Perch just this past week! What wonderful home with spectacular views! It’s conveniently located for state parks, golf or just about anything you’d want to do. The heated floors in the bathroom were great for our stay as the temps were on the cool side. Dedicated parking is a definite plus!
View from the balcony
Deer in a rainstorm
Cozy fireplace
Sunrise
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hillary T.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

Had a lovely stay! Would defiantly stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lesli S.

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

Great location and beautiful home

Very comfortable home with a beautiful view. We definitely enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

Very nice clean property

Enjoyed the property and was exactly what we expected.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vincent T.

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

Weekend Trip

We enjoyed our weekend trip to Monterey and our stay at the mermaid house. Clean, updated, quiet condo with close proximity to the beach. Will stay here again if it's available next time we visit the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is amazing! Non-stop beach views. Listen to the ocean all day and all night. Beautiful, perfect sunsets every evening. Every room has mermaid accents; adorable, but not tacky. The kitchen was fully stocked, with high end appliances. Open all the windows and sliders if its warm, turn on the fireplace if its cold. This place has everything you need for a perfect beach getaway. I will be returning to this little gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

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

Great For A Girls Weekend

Nice condo with great views of the ocean. Location is fantastic, walking distance to everything. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms and kitchen were nice. Could use a little paint touchup but overall very nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Great stay and fantastic view!

The condo has a great view and we watched an amazing whale display for several days! Very close to the beach - within walking distance if you don’t mind an uphill climb. Property manager was great and would love to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great! It was clean and had everything we needed. Beautiful ocean view. We were treated with a show of humpback whales migrating and a beautiful sunset!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Great property

Enjoy the house. Great view. Everything in place, provided all we needed during the stay. Will be back again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alice A.

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

Beautiful View!

Our stay was perfect! We’ll be back soon 😎
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roya M.

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

Mermaid house

Very clean and comfortable condo. Beautiful view and walking distance to beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice!!! A few ants but all in all very very nice!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! We really enjoyed our stay at The Mermaid's Perch! It's a great condo in Rio Del Mar. It has a carport with two spots and visitor parking out front.Two bedrooms (king & two twins) and a nice bathroom with shower on ground floor. Upstairs is the kitchen, living room and third bedroom (queen) with another bathroom. Wonderful views from the deck!!Fully equipped kitchen but bring your own spices. No Keurig but a very nice coffee maker. It sits high above the beach. It's a short walk down but quite steep. Walking back could be difficult for older people. Nice gas bbq. Very clean and comfortable. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aryn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic weekend at the Mermaid’s Perch this past weekend, 9/25-9/28/25. Gorgeous views, comfortable and clean. A short walk down a hill to the beach. We saw dolphins and whales from the deck. Kitchen is well stocked. We would love to return soon. We also had a fun time using the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Delightful

Amazing views including whales, seals and dolphins!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie S.

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

Great view

Representation was a very accurate.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anne S.

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

Aptos Family Trip

Location and views were amazing. Lots of windows to look out over the beach and ocean. The property was clean and fully stocked with any supplies we might need. The layout of the bedrooms could be a bit awkward with younger children.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

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

Amazing Sunsets while checking out Universities

Amazing Sunsets!! Great place to stay while enjoying all the wonderful beauty that Monterey Bay has to offer. Also checking out universities with niece.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David N.

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

Granddaughter’s wedding reception

I live fairly close by to property but w/o the very nice view of the beach. When I had out of state family here to attend granddaughter’s wedding reception in SF Bay Area, the property was perfect relaxing base to start from.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cali M.

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

Great place in Aptos

Great place with amazing view. We had an issue with ants the beginning of our stay because of the warm weather . I let them know and an exterminator was out within a couple hrs. Definitely will stay here next time we’re in town.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Fantastic and Relaxing

The home surpasses our expectations. Beautiful and relaxing. All the enmities to make a trip very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Breathtaking views and perfectly furnished beach condo

The pictures on the VRBO do NOT do the ocean views justice. The home is comfortable and furnished and the owner has thought of everything. It was a great experience for our family and we hope to go back. The Surf City rental management company was also very helpful with good information before our stay and when we wanted to extend another day.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025