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Stunning Aptos Home with Treetop Views Adjacent to the Seascape Golf Course

Golf vacation home in Rio del Mar

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Smart TV, books, stereo, computer monitors
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Smart TV, books, stereo, computer monitors
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Place, Seascape Golf Club
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Seacliff State Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the area

Aptos

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Rio del Mar vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Seascape Golf Club and Beer Can Beach. Rio Del Mar Beach and Seacliff State Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Seascape Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Beer Can Beach - 6 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Gilroy Station - 40 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whale City Bakery Bar And Grill Aptos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Poki Bowl - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sushi Garden - Aptos - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Stunning Aptos Home with Treetop Views Adjacent to the Seascape Golf Course

A picturesque location with lots of privacy on this tranquil Monterey Pine lined street overlooking the 8th tee of Seascape Golf Course. The view from the back deck makes you feel like you are living in a treehouse and, when the conditions are right, you can even hear the relaxing sounds of crashing waves. Enjoy the short walk (8 houses) to the woodsy path leading down to the beautiful and uncrowded Hidden Beach, see photos.

This completely renovated 2,000 sf, three bedroom, 3 bath home is a perfect place to escape, unwind and settle into the low key lifestyle that is Aptos.
This 2-story home sits on a hillside and features a modern, updated floor plan for a relaxed vacation.

On the main level of the home is a gourmet kitchen with an island, state of the art appliances and a dining area with seating for 10. The living room has a vaulted knotty pine ceiling, large sectional couch, game table, pellet stove and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the canyon and golf course with sliding doors to a full wrap-around entertaining deck. The den has vaulted beamed ceiling, leather queen sofa sleeper, built-in stone desk top and 55” HDTV. The large master suite has a cal king bed with dual shower heads and dual sinks in the bathroom. There is also a full guest bathroom on the main level. The master and guest baths are newly renovated and elegantly designed with top quality stone counters and floors.

The spacious lower level includes guest bedroom 2 with luxurious queen bed and sliding door to wrap-around deck, and guest bedroom 3 with another luxurious queen bed, large picture window and surfboard on the wall. A large updated bathroom with rainfall shower head. The family room has 9’ knotty pine ceilings, 65” flat screen HDTV, and leather queen sofa sleeper. There is also a full size washer and dryer. The large wrap-around deck has a patio table that seats 8 and a gas bbq for enjoying outdoor dining.

The property sits between the Rio Del Mar and Seacliff neighborhoods, and only minutes from the Rio Del Mar freeway exit makes this an ideal location for getting around the Monterey Peninsula.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Due to the height of the balcony and the number of stairs, the house may not be suitable for very young children.
We require a copy of your photo ID to confirm booking.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please see note below.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Stunning Aptos Home with Treetop Views Adjacent to the Seascape Golf Course Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at this Aptos VRBO! Everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The home was spotless, well cared for, and incredibly comfortable. The kitchen was very well stocked, making it easy to cook meals and feel right at home. One of our favorite parts of the stay was spending our evenings playing games together—it was the perfect setting to relax and unwind. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would happily stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dixee K., Austin, TX

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was just everything from the host to the house. We love staying there!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property! Everything was more than advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne O.

Liked: Cleanliness
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Aptos home. Location wonderful for a quiet place to return to after a full day of exploring various spots on the Monterey peninsula. Kitchen well stocked, clean, loved the living room sitting area where we enjoyed our morning coffee and the deck where we enjoyed our evening cocktail hour as wildlife passed through the yard. Our host were very accommodating and responded quickly to our questions and concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a “girls weekend”. Spacious, well-appointed, great vibe, excellent communication, and very much appreciated the bottle of wine left for us. Beautiful artwork too. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W., Tucson, AZ USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family absolutely loves staying in this exquisite, beautiful home surrounded by nature, including the lovely, tree lined walk to the playground and Hidden Beach. Watching deer and a fox beyond the back deck in the beautiful woods was an added delight! The house is artfully & tastefully decorated, immaculately clean and has a fully equipped, modern kitchen and state of the art bathrooms, as well as very comfortable beds and linens. The owners, Lisa and Rudi, could not be more gracious and welcoming. We have stayed in many VRBOs, but this is the best of the best!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Trinta

It was fabulous. Notes in the guestbook. I’m sorry but I’m not a fan of questionnaires. I feel like they infringe on my time which is valuable to me.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was amazing in every way and perfect for three couples. We all agreed it was the best-stocked kitchen we'd experienced at a short-term rental, my bed was possibly the best I have ever slept on, wonderful bathroom--everything was perfect. Lisa was super responsive and helpful, and the walk to Hidden Beach provided some unexpected wildlife sightings: humpback whales and sooty shearwaters by the thousands. I would go back here in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property with everything you need!

My family came to Santa Cruz to attend my son‘s graduation from UC Santa Cruz. This home was a perfect retreat for our family. It has an amazing amount of charm and exudes a relaxed atmosphere- the views of all the foliage around make you feel like you are in the mountains. It has all the amenities that you could ask for and we were even greeted with a nice message and bottle of wine! The owners have thought of everything to make you feel at home. We will definitely come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely holiday stay

We spent the week of Christmas at this lovely home. Our group of 5 was very comfortable. We were able to take walks to the beach and it was a great jumping off point for visiting family in the area. We even hosted a dinner since the kitchen was so well-appointed. The teens loved cuddling in front of an evening movie and we enjoyed the books and games. We will definitely stay again when coming to Aptos!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

leanne s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Aptos luxury home

Fantastic stay in luxurious and very well equipped home. Hosts were so accommodating and after an exhausting weekend hosting our son’s wedding up in the mountains let us have a late check out to recover. Great location and a truly beautiful home
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sister’s trip

Beautiful house, clean and lots of room. Beautiful walk to Hidden Beach and close to places we wanted to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen E.

Liked: Cleanliness

San Cruz Wedding weekend

We really enjoyed the house! Very well stocked with great dishes, pans & skillets. Beautifully decorated home with tons of extra amenities! We had young adults, middle aged & 2 elderly (90+) ladies. There were many handicapped bars for the shower which really gave us peace of mind.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gem R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a Feeling of Being Home / Peaceful and Serene

We have returned to this lovely home a few times with extended family and each time, it's just amazing. A short walk to the beach, a gorgeous home that is well-stocked and comfortable, lovely views of plant and animal life from the back deck, an excellent supply of board games and puzzles, and central - whether you are driving north to Santa Cruz or heading south to the Monterey area. We so enjoyed our stay and look forward to our next visit. Thank you again for your hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Vacation!

We absolutely loved our week in this home. The location is perfect, quiet yet minutes to everything we wanted to do. The house is spacious, cozy, organized and clean. The layout was perfect for our family and the decor is beautiful and inviting. It was such a relaxing environment to wake up in and come back to each day. The beds were extremely comfortable and all the cozy blankets everywhere was such a plus! We walked to the beach almost daily and loved seeing deer along the way. We enjoyed cooking meals in the spacious kitchen and there was everything we needed and more to do so. We loved the big beach wagon and the assortment of beach toys and games. All in all, a wonderful place to stay! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

I misunderstood and thought we were closer to the beach, but the house was gorgeous and the neighborhood was perfect. The home had every convenience. The bedrooms were large and well appointed. Lots of pillows, blankets etc. bathrooms were large and had all of the amenities you could want. Downstairs was large and very comfortable. The bottle of wine was much appreciated and delicious. Our stay was excellent. Thank you for making it so easy and wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalee D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Home Away from Home

My husband and I along with our three children (ages 5, 8, and 9) absolutely adored this beautiful house. It was the perfect setup for our family with the den downstairs and two adjoining bedrooms and a bathroom - this was the kids' hang-out area and they loved it. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything you could need. The views were beautiful and it was great to go out onto the deck(s) in the morning to hear the birds chirping. The short walk to Hidden Beach was fantastic; we hope to return again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonas G.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 stars all the way!

Our group of two families (4 adults and 4 children/teenagers) travelled from Sweden and spent five nights here. It provided a truly relaxing basecamp for our daily excursions and each day we were looking forward to getting back "home". Our overall impression is that the hosts really cared about making us feel like guests in their home. A very comfortable stay and all-in-all just a great experience, thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

My family (adults and teens) had a wonderful stay here. Aside from being clean and tidy and well-stocked, there were so many thoughtful little touches and details such as nightlights everywhere. The short walk to the beach is lovely, and the backyard views are so serene. Our teens loved having there own floor to hang out, too. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic home

Beautiful home on an outstanding location. Very well stocked. Would love to come again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Beach Getaway

We couldn't ask for a more perfect home for our beach weekend getaway! The house has beautiful views of the trees and greenery of the canyon in back and is very well equipped, comfortable, and clean. Walking distance to the beach provided a beautiful outdoor experience. This is our second time staying here. Thank you Lisa and Rudi for hosting us in your beautiful beach home and providing all the amenities we appreciate.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shayna L., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely the best!!!

We had the most amazing stay at this property! We were blown away by the cleanliness and attention to detail that the owners made to keep this house feeling warm and homey, not like the typical rental home that could sometimes feel bare. This was quite the opposite! The kitchen is more than fully stocked. It was so easy to make a meal, and we made an entire thanksgiving dinner there and we had no issues. Having two living areas was amazing. There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out. It really made a big difference in how comfortable we all were. We traveled with a wide range of ages - 2 years to 75 years old, and it fit everyone perfectly. The owners are the most lovely people ever!!! We had some extra needs during our stay, and I just can’t express how appreciative we were in how they were able to accommodate us. Really wonderful people. The location is a perfect distance to have a nice 15 min stroll to the beach or a quick 5 min drive. And the street the house is on is very lovely and well maintained. Very cute area! We highly recommend this property to anyone looking to stay around here. You will not be disappointed. Thank you again for everything Lisa!!! We’re excited to come back next time we visit our family there!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than Hotel stays!

5 Stars all the way! Best of both words, mountain and beach! Relaxing on the deck watching deer, or on the beach sea shell looking. And then to come "home" to a restful and inviting feeling. Lisa has created the perfect home away from home stay! Best R and R!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023