Beach House Overlooking Seacliff State Park and Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos

See all properties

Entire home

View from cliff to Seacliff State Park and Cement Boat

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Aptos, CA

Seacliff State Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Rio Del Mar Beach
‪6 min walk‬
Capitola Beach
‪11 min drive‬
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Unobstructed cliff view of Monterey Bay from Santa Cruz to Monterey.
Approximately 2000 square feet of living space;
Living room with wood burning fireplace and picture window, flat screen TV
3 large Bedrooms
2 Full bathrooms
1 Half bathroom with washer/dryer
Downstairs Bedroom: 1 Twin Trundle bed + pullout Twin + Queen bed
Upstairs Bedroom #1: 1 King bed + Twin Trundle bed + pullout Twin
Upstairs Bedroom #2: 1 King bed + 1 sofa sleeper
Fully equipped kitchen with eating area
Free WIFI
Outside shower for rinsing off after day at beach or in ocean.
Huge deck upstairs overlooking Monterey Bay with table, chairs, market umbrella.
Parking for up to 5 cars in driveway and front of house.
Gated yard
Weber BBQ (guests provide own briquets)
Tile flooring on first floor. Wood flooring and tile on second floor.
Owners' apartment on premises

Property manager

Maureen Casey

Premier Host

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Parking available

Have a question?

Beta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Ask a question

Similar properties

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Gated area suitable for children to play

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking not allowed in house, deck, front porch

Quiet hours 10pm to 8 am . NO FIREWORKS allowed in Santa Cruz County Guests should conserve water use.

Maximum parking 3 cars in driveway/front of house. No commercial vehicles, RV, boats, campers. Leave one parking space for owner. No garage parking.

Guests report all damage to avoid being held responsible. Garbage and recycling bins must be placed at curb Thursday night, Overflow 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Aptos

Located in Aptos, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

View more Vacation Homes in Aptos

Aptos, CA

What's nearby

Seacliff State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Rio Del Mar Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Seascape Golf Club - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
Capitola Wharf - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
Capitola Beach - 11 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

San Martin Caltrain Station - 46 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬8 min walk
‪The Hideout - ‬3 min drive
‪Peet's Coffee and Tea - ‬18 min walk
‪Erik's DeliCafe - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach House Overlooking Seacliff State Park and Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach House Overlooking Seacliff State Park and Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach House Overlooking Seacliff State Park and Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach House Overlooking Seacliff State Park and Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Seacliff State Beach and Rio Del Mar Beach. Aptos History Museum and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.

Learn more

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

Apr 17, 2025

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

Great Stay

Wonderful house!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina R.

Mar 5, 2025

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

Perfect for our girls’ weekend getaway!

The house was as described in the online listing and more. There was plenty of space for our group of 5 adult family members. There are wonderful ocean views from both inside on the lower level and from the awesome second floor deck. It was clean and well-stocked. One could not ask for a better location, nor a more helpful and accommodating host.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie E.

Feb 18, 2025

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

What was Needed

3 old friends from grammar school getting ready for our 50th HS reunion couldn’t have enjoyed a better place. Warm cozy home, with all you need! A perfect deck to eat and enjoy the sunsets, beautiful views all day long. Thank you so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna E.

Oct 20, 2024

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

Beautiful beach home!

The house is very clean and spacious and the view is just amazing! We really enjoyed our stay- thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

WENDY s.

Oct 15, 2024

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

Beach trip

We had a wonderful long weekend

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S.

Sep 24, 2024

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

House was just perfect

We had 8 women for a birthday girls trip!! The accommodations were set up just right. The ocean being right there is so beautiful

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

Dec 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our girl's weekends Trip! This Beach house is super convenient to shopping and restaurants.

Love this Beach House!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant C.

Apr 23, 2023

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

Great Stay

Wonderful place and view.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Jun 3, 2024

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

Family Time on the Coast

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with our kids and grandkids at this property which had enough room for us, a spectacular view and was conveniently located near many local attractions. (The cleaning fee seemed a little high given that we tried to leave the house as clean as it was when we arrived, but maybe the charge is typical.) We would definitely recommend to others!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

Oct 24, 2023

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

Amazing deck and view

The view from the second floor deck is spectacular. The house was well stocked and cozy. Very conveniently located to stores and local eateries. Really enjoyed the experience and the location can't beat.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie K.

Feb 13, 2017

Amazing view! We will definitely rent this property again. The balcony was our favorite place to be!

Great place for our girls weekend! We'll be back next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle T.

Jun 21, 2023

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

Lovely Home, Amazing Location!

We stayed at Maureen’s place with 6 adults and 3 kids and the space was great. You cannot beat the view, the balcony is amazing. Plenty of kitchen utensils, all around great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Jul 8, 2019

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

Paradise

The house is perfect for anyone wanting a relaxing time with a beautiful view and endless activities within a short drive.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Oct 24, 2023

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

Lovely!

This property was so cute! It was fully stocked with everything you would possibly need! Beautiful balcony view of the ocean. We watched a whale for hours off the balcony. The photos are just as it looks.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Feb 19, 2024

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

Cleaning fee

Communication with the owner was great. She responds quickly. However, the cleaning fee was a bit much. Some of the sheets have an odor where we had to wash it before using it.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanie B.

Jul 24, 2023

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

Annual Family Fun Time

This is my 6th stay at this lovely and well maintained home. Fabulous view from living room and deck are so enticing you never have to dip your toes in the sand. Sleeping accommodations are perfect for my family. My grandchildren refer to it as their beach house and ask all year long when we get to return.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jenny l.

Jul 10, 2018

The house was quaint and charming. Nothing could beat the view.

We had four adults and three chhildren and all enjoyed their stay at the house. The accommodations were dated, but more than adequate. The highlight was the view from the balcony. We spent most of our time while at the house up there watching dolphins.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gina V.

Nov 28, 2023

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

Best Thanksgiving ever!

Words really can’t describe how great this location is. Located right in front of the ocean, and a block from Sea Cliff Beach. This home accommodated my families Thanksgiving celebration. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything needed to cook. Thank you to Mother Nature, the weather was absolutely beautiful, which just made this trip over the top. Thank you Maureen for opening up your family home to us. We will never forget this Thanksgiving.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Meeia C.

Sep 26, 2017

Amazing house overlooking the ocean!

We loved staying at this beautiful home, with incredible views of the ocean. There were 10 of us and we all felt the house was very spacious, clean and the perfect home for all of us. The whole rental experience was seamless and very easy. We will definitely rent again! Thank you so much Maureen!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aug 5, 2014

Missing it already

My friends and I stayed at this beach house this past weekend and had a wonderful time. The pictures don't do it justice. It was spacious enough for 10 of us. The bedrooms and bathrooms are large, and the patio upstairs was a great place for us all to relax and hang out. The views are unobstructed and spectacular. The location is fantastic - close to Seacliff Beach, Marianne's Ice Cream, stores, Santa Cruz and Monterey. We hope to come back again next year.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alicia L.

Apr 24, 2014

Clean, comfortable and an awesome view!

Had a great spring break at the Morris House. Clean, comfortable and has all the necessities. Loved sleeping with the windows open to hear the ocean... electric blankets were a nice extra! We are hoping to get back again soon. A nice change from the busy Santa Cruz/Capitola area. Lots of things to do in the area. We had 4 adults and 6 kids total and we were more than comfortable. BTW... the home is nicer than the pictures.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

Jun 28, 2014

Wonderful stay!

We had family visit CA for the 1st time and decided to stay here. We had 11 people in our party and we were all very comfortable. We had 3 families and each family took a bedroom. It worked out perfectly. The beds are very comfortable and everything is very clean. We also spotted a whale from the deck, which was incredible! The walk to the beach stairs isn't bad at all and the stairs were good exercise. Marianne's delicious ice cream is also within walking distance. Overall, a great experience. I hope we can find an excuse to come back again!

10/10 Excellent

Diane P., Salem, NH, USA

Jun 12, 2018

Million Dollar View!

Great place for a quite get away! We were a little early in the season. So, it was still a little cool but the view was spectacular and the sand was warm on the feet. Loved walking the beach, playing in the sand and flying a kite with my 3 year old grandson! Maureen was great when I sent her a message that the trash cans were full from the previous tenants and were not going to picked up for a few more days she brought us over 2 more trash cans. Couldn’t ask for better service than that. The place was clean and well stocked with housewares. We would definitely stay there again,

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

Apr 13, 2016

Beautiful views from this clean and spacious property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this home. The beach was only a few minute walk, easy for all ages in our party (3 yr to 75 yr). The home was inviting, comfortable, and well-equipped. We found the dishware in perfect condition, and the kitchen had all the tools that we needed to produce fabulous dinners which we enjoyed on the deck. We even watched a pod of dolphins swimming along the coastline while we dined! The bedrooms were large and comfortable, and the roar of the waves while falling asleep is already something I miss. Quick walk to a delicious pizza restaurant (Pizza One) and Marianne's Ice cream. Grocery store is a few minute drive, along with the best burger place I've ever had (Burger.) This property is perfect for a family get-away, and one we hope to enjoy again in the future!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

Deanie B.

Aug 7, 2019

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

Our Annual Family Get-a-Way Stay

What a wonderful property Maureen has. The view is spectacular! The 3 bedrooms are large and sleeping arrangements can vary with trundle day beds, king and queen size beds so the house can accommodate multiple families. 2 bathrooms are right across the hall from the upstairs bedrooms. The downstairs bath also has a w/d. The decor is lovely - casual and beachy. I have rented many properties - domestic and international through VRBO and this is one of the best cared for I have rented. It is a short walk to the beach, restaurants and ice cream shop. Myself, 2 adult children and grandchildren stayed for our annual beach trip and we will be back. Thank you for providing such a remarkable property.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Maureen Casey

This family home was purchased in 1960 and has been loved by our large extended family since then. Many celebrations have taken place in this home and it has always been a place of laughter, relaxation, and time spent with people important to each other. We are delighted to share our home with you and those people special to you. Enjoy the sound of the surf, sunsets over the Cement Ship, with a view of dolphins, whales, pelicans and otters.

Why they chose this property

Because our extended family enjoyed the beach so much, our grandparents purchased the house. Our uncle built a house on the street behind the house and a cousin lived in another house on that street so we always had lots of people together. With the peaceful sound of the ocean and the gorgeous view from the deck, living room, upstairs bedrooms we have always appreciated this special place. Regardless of the weather, this home will leave you relaxed and rejuvenated. The beach and area provide the opportunity to take in the outdoors and enjoy the ocean.

What makes this property unique

The central location allows you to head to Monterey or Carmel, to Nicene Marks, to Santa Cruz or to the Cement Ship. Hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, bodysurfing, walking, sightseeing, and wine tasting are just some of the many activities we enjoy in the area. Unobstructed view of Monterey Bay from Monterey to Santa Cruz. Easy to walk to various eateries, walk to the beach, easy on and off the freeway.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

Hotels

Cottages Columbia

ski-in/ski-out rentals in Canyons Village at Park City

Cabin Rentals Pigeon Forge

Beach House Overlooking Seacliff State Park and Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos

Photo gallery for Beach House Overlooking Seacliff State Park and Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos

Reviews

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

About this property