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Rio Del Mar Paradise

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Pool
Fireplace
Miscellaneous

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Rio Del Mar Paradise

Permit 211142

Experience coastal living at its finest with sweeping, unobstructed 220-degree ocean views of the Santa Cruz coast at Rio Del Mar Paradise! Watch dolphins and boats float by from this beautiful condo, perfect for a getaway. Enjoy mesmerizing views of crashing white waves and miles of beaches, all just a 5-minute walk away. The deck is ideal for sharing a cocktail while enjoying year-round sunsets. Whether you’re dreaming of a vacation or a staycation at the beach, this is your perfect escape.

This updated 2BR/2BA condo offers a memorable retreat. Step inside to a bright and airy living room with contemporary furnishings and tasteful decor, including a cozy gas fireplace and TV. The fully equipped kitchen, featuring a wine fridge, gas stove, granite countertops, and a wet bar, is perfect for whipping up delicious meals. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the living room and kitchen provide stunning views. Enjoy music from Alexa in the living room and master bedroom. All linens, blankets, and bath towels are included, along with USB plugs for charging electronics. A Weber propane BBQ is provided on the private deck. Parking is convenient with a dedicated space next to the condo and additional street parking with no time restrictions.

This tranquil escape also offers access to a refreshing pool (heated May to October) for the ultimate vacation experience. The master bedroom features a king bed, TV, and en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, offering quiet privacy. The second bedroom is furnished with two twin beds, and a guest bathroom also provides a walk-in shower. A full-size washer and dryer are included for your convenience.

The condo is conveniently located minutes away from Rio Del Mar beach, shopping in Capitola and Aptos, and just 12 minutes from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Nearby attractions include Seascape Golf Course, Marianne’s Ice Cream (famous in Santa Cruz), restaurants, a deli, coffee shop, antique shops, tennis courts, a cinema, and a grocery store.

2 Night Minimum- Year Round (Excluding various Holiday)

Pool Open: Year Round
Heated May-October

Property manager

Bailey Property Management

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Birdwatching 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)

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Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

2791-246024

About the neighborhood

Map
Aptos, California

What's nearby

  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seascape Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • New Brighton State Beach - 13 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Capitola Beach - 18 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peet's Coffee and Tea - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Rio Del Mar Paradise have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Rio Del Mar Paradise pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Rio Del Mar Paradise?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rio Del Mar Paradise?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rio Del Mar Paradise located?

Situated near the beach, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Rio Del Mar Beach and Seacliff State Beach. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Aptos History Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Rio Del Mar Paradise Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mom's weekend
We absolutely loved staying at this property. The view is stunning. We're hoping to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable getaway
The unit was just as described. The view was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D., Surprise, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual beach stay for our mom
We take our mom , who is 95, to the beach every year….this was a perfect setting for us and our doxie KoKo. Perfect kitchen and living arrangements. We have a great stay as more of our family that was in their RV near by, weee able to visit us for dinners and enjoyed the beach down below. If we get a chance will stay there again, even though we love being closer to the beach. The view was outstanding!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheridan S., San Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a New Favorite Place
Celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary here and it was perfect for us and 3 dogs. The condo is very clean and modern. There are many places to eat at, if you don't want to cook, and the ocean view is incredible! Parking couldn't be any closer to the unit, and the dogs are able to run around on the deck. We will certainly be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

pauline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View is amazing
Everything about this was above and beyond expectations. The VIEW.....wow
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

jenny s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Beautiful, clean, great location, perfect view of ocean! Perfect parking next to apartment. Could use more towels especially bath rugs. It would also be helpful to know what day the garbage pick ups are so we could get it out on time. Overall I would stay here again. We had a good time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise M., Sacramento, ca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing condo
Everything was perfect . The view was amazing, open area with the kitchen and living room. Access to Netflix and swimming pool. You had your kitchen to cook and washer and dryer. Beach is at the front and able to walk to the beach. Rate this I five star. Will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation with teens & dog
Great view and perfect location for all the things our family wanted to do. It was a quick drive to Capitola and Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Best thing for us was the short walk with our dog to the beach. With the 5 min walk to the beach, we spent a whole day there, using the beach chairs provided in our unit's storage shed on the deck (use bbq key), and running back and forth to our place for snacks, bathroom breaks, etc. Everything was just perfect. We will rent this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

EMILY S., California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view, nice location
We thoroughly enjoyed staying here. We walked a block down to the beach everyday. The unit was quiet with amazing views of the ocean. The house rules were a bit much - washing and putting away all of our own dishes and taking all garbage out to the dumpster/bins outside. I’m fine starting a dishwasher of used dishes but putting them away too?! I’m not sure why I paid for housecleaning. Also the VRBO fees are so high now that this may be one of the last times I book through it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Julie T.

Thumbs down
Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: After reading and looking at the listing for this home and paying the money we paid, we expected a whole lot more than we got. The front door lock doesn’t work at all, the coffee pot did not work properly and the toaster didn’t work at all. The twin beds were so flimsy and uncomfortable. When enjoying the beautiful view, we couldn’t help but notice the horrible rain gutter job staring us straight in the face. Needless to say, this home needs some TLC. We will not be back. 👎
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Amelia G.

Rio Del Mar
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The moment we arrived we were greeted with ant traps everywhere, I called the property manager and was told ants are common in Aptos and everyone deals with them. We couldn’t keep any open food on the counters and they were so bad in the main bathroom we couldn’t use it, they crawled into the towels and our toiletry bag. We couldn’t sit on the porch outside because the ants bite and you would be bitten within minutes of sitting down. Additionally, there is no privacy on the porch, and 50% of the kitchen and living room. People come to the edge of the parking lot, right by the unit, and smoke, or just come to look at the view. When they are standing there, literally feet away, they can see the entire patio and into the kitchen and living room, absolutely no privacy and it felt unsafe. I’m glad I read other reviews and brought our own linens, the ones provided are not comfortable. The glass on the patio doesn’t look like it’s been cleaned in over a year, the community pool is dirty, weeds are growing out of the pavement in pool area, chairs are broken, this area needs attention desperately.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
We love this condo! The location is perfect and the view is unsurpassed. The condo has all you need and is very comfortable. Lisa at Bailey Properties is beyond helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Rebecca R.

Review of 230 Rio del Mar Blvd Unit N
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been spending about one week in Aptos for many years. We absolutely love the Aptos vibe when compared to Capitola or Santa Cruz.As always we very much enjoyed our recent stay. The weather was great, the food delicious, and the bike riding excellent!The condominium we stayed at has become our favorite vacation location in Aptos. The condo is bright, airy, with a fantastic view of the beach. It's just the right size for us and it will become our go to place going forward.

10/10 Excellent

pauline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach
2nd time staying at this property. We live sitting on the balcony with the amazing views.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Top Notch Business
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love staying in Aptos for a few days! This is the 2nd year we've done this and both times used Bailey Property Management. Everything about the stay was absolutely perfect, and we intend to do it again next year
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carly H.

Perfect Getaway
Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Gaining access to the property was seamless and the views in this condo are spectacular. Definitely the perfect size for our group of 4.

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, beautiful condo with amazing view. Designated parking spot and easy walk to beach and local stores/ restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Enjoyed our stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a very relaxing and comfortable stay, with some great sunsets over the bay every evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Beautiful Condo in our favorite place!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Rio Del Mar Paradise! The views were stunning from sun up to sun down. It was nice to be so close to all of our favorite places. The condo had everything you could need for a beautiful and fun-filled week vacation in Aptos, CA.
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2/10 Terrible

Martha S.

Beach Getaway
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very disappointed in a property that I have rented at least 5 times prior. There was broken chairs with limited seating that is not good, leaking shower head, you pay a minimum of $800 per night and they provide one towel per person for your entire stay which is just too cheap. The deck area was filthy with construction dust and bird poop which obviously wasn’t cleaned before we arrived so very disappointing that with all the problems on the beach from the storms they don’t want guests to have what they need so they return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023