Title: Breathtaking Views overlooking Rio Del Mar & the Monterey Bay. Perfect for Couples. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Breathtaking Views overlooking Rio Del Mar & the Monterey Bay. Perfect for Couples. Holiday home in Aptos with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Breathtaking Views overlooking Rio Del Mar & the Monterey Bay. Perfect for Couples. ![Exterior - Breathtaking Views overlooking Rio Del Mar & the Monterey Bay. Perfect for Couples. (APTOS)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76480000/76474500/76474442/7e5c1830.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Breathtaking Views overlooking Rio Del Mar & the Monterey Bay. Perfect for Couples. (APTOS)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76480000/76474500/76474442/f3c1146c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Breathtaking Views overlooking Rio Del Mar & the Monterey Bay. Perfect for Couples. (APTOS)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76480000/76474500/76474442/63c2d030.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Breathtaking Views overlooking Rio Del Mar & the Monterey Bay. Perfect for Couples. (APTOS)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76480000/76474500/76474442/ec914d09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Breathtaking Views overlooking Rio Del Mar & the Monterey Bay. Perfect for Couples. (APTOS)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76480000/76474500/76474442/2e62db13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on a bluff overlooking Aptos, Casa Des Suenos invites you to experience the charm of an Italian hill town. Unwind by the fireplace in the cozy living room or host gatherings with its impressive outdoor kitchen, built-in BBQ and patio seating areas. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4850 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Breathtaking Views overlooking Rio Del Mar & the Monterey Bay. Perfect for Couples. Welcome to the lovely Casa Des Suenos! This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom single family residence is located on a bluff overlooking our lovely Aptos community, the beach at Rio Del Mar with the Monterey Bay beyond. Upon crossing the threshold into this home - you will feel like you have been transported to an Italian hill town! Colorful tiling is throughout, a small but cozy living room with warm neutral colors and fireplace, a well appointed kitchen sits across from the dining area and awe inspiring views are throughout! The Casa Des Suenos has the most wonderful indoor/outdoor layout, and is ideally set up for entertaining. As you step out to the patio from the dining area is an impressive outdoor kitchen with built in BBQ and island with two levels of out door seating areas, exterior lighting and heaters, and lots of foliage to make things pretty and private for your next outdoor event. The Casa Des Suenos is very well set up for two couples traveling together: the master bedroom suite is upstairs on the 2nd level, the main house and patio are on the 1st level, and the second bedroom is set up on the 3rd level. 30 NIGHT MINIMUM ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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: 850 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112040000/112032600/112032511/8f475a39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming guest house in Aptos-3 min walk to beach!+EV Charger. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 4ec79c2b-85ab-4be7-84d0-b8ba636b1eb6 ## About the area Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Rio del Mar, a neighbourhood in Aptos. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Aptos travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aptos.dx6435) [View more Holiday homes in Aptos](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aptos-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6435-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.97001%2C-121.89999&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FXcrKOcNSpoBZHeOpk_CZEHUbT8=) APTOS, CA ### What's nearby - ![500px Photo ID: 99992469 - Doing a series of shooting Sunset on California Coast. 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It was just a few inches long, red back, sunning itself on a rock in the middle of the creek. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6435/5c3bd64a-940e-46c7-b19f-5b74567efef1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![Coastal Golf Course California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558560622/ea8bda57-bdc8-4eaa-b0cb-c49b48b21d93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Seascape Golf Club 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Aptos History Museum 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile ### Getting around - Gilroy Station 40 min drive - Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) 14 min drive ### Restaurants - Starbucks 18 min walk - Whale City Bakery Bar And Grill Aptos 16 min walk - Poki Bowl 16 min walk - Marianne's Ice Cream 2 min drive - Sushi Garden - Aptos 17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Breathtaking Views overlooking Rio Del Mar & the Monterey Bay. 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