Title: Casa Azul- just blocks from Rio del Mar beach! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=73401506&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Casa Azul- just blocks from Rio del Mar beach! ## Photo gallery for Casa Azul- just blocks from Rio del Mar beach! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Casa Azul- just blocks from Rio del Mar beach! (Aptos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73410000/73401600/73401506/f84051a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Casa Azul- just blocks from Rio del Mar beach! (Aptos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73410000/73401600/73401506/4c1d7b30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Casa Azul- just blocks from Rio del Mar beach! (Aptos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73410000/73401600/73401506/w1194h800x0y0-3c2e733d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Casa Azul- just blocks from Rio del Mar beach! (Aptos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73410000/73401600/73401506/82aa133a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Casa Azul- just blocks from Rio del Mar beach! (Aptos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73410000/73401600/73401506/80a0c1ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Step into Casa Azul, your beachfront sanctuary. This charming home features a stylish kitchen with modern retro-looking appliances and a backyard oasis with a spa tub for lounging after a day at the beach. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Casa Azul- just blocks from Rio del Mar beach! Summary: Casa Azul with Hot Tub Near Rio Del Mar Beach! The Space: Imagine strolling down to the beach from your front door! Short Term rental Permit #191065. This charming beach home is the perfect sanctuary with a stylish kitchen featuring modern retro-looking appliances. The first bedroom offers a queen size bed, while the second bedroom offers a bunk bed. Factor in the backyard with a spa tub for lounging after a day at the beach, and you've got a perfect year-round getaway! With easy freeway access and just minutes from shopping and restaurants, this is a truly ideal house by the beach! 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! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3700/3633/708ac094.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Aptos - 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25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions An adult aged 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 This property is managed by a professional host. 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 and a first aid kit 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. ### Property is also known as 65e63f31c558de011bc7c590 ## 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. Boardwalk Bowl and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting. [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%7C36.97042%2C-121.90355&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=q6b5gAB9J1dnOYQUlzqgCOMHo5M=) Aptos, CA ### What's nearby - ![500px Photo ID: 99992469 - Doing a series of shooting Sunset on California Coast. If you are from California, you know the challenge that the photographers face.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220825/488467a0-df72-47d2-b07f-8e135b5dcd32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rio Del Mar Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Take a tour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6435/0db17059-d20f-4601-add9-f9a0b2af8783.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Seacliff State Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Nice, long hike today. Went down the Bridge Creek Trail, and then to Maple Falls. About an 8-mile total hike. Redwoods everywhere you look, and a deep dark forest that gave lots of 'mood'. We came across a tiny snake! 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 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![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 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Cabrillo College 2 min drive \- 1.6 miles ### Getting around - San Martin Caltrain Station 45 min drive - Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) 16 min drive ### Restaurants - Whale City Bakery Bar And Grill Aptos 14 min walk - Poki Bowl 14 min walk - Starbucks 16 min walk - Marianne's Ice Cream 17 min walk - Sushi Garden - Aptos 15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Casa Azul- just blocks from Rio del Mar beach! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Casa Azul- just blocks from Rio del Mar beach!? ### What time is check-in at Casa Azul- just blocks from Rio del Mar beach!? ### What time is check-out at Casa Azul- just blocks from Rio del Mar beach!? ### Where is Casa Azul- just blocks from Rio del Mar beach! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Casa Azul- just blocks from Rio del Mar beach! Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert H. 27 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Aptos home Nicely decorated interior, just a block or so from the beach. The home has the feel of a beach bungalow. We enjoyed the stay! ##### Robert H. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan S. 26 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving beach vacation We had a wonderful time and enjoyed our stay very much! We gave it five stars overall for its location, cleanliness and hot tub. I would agree with some of the other reviewers and say that the couch is not that comfy and there isn’t much seating in living room for a family of 4\. Since we stayed during thanksgiving, the pots and pans could be updated or refreshed because most were unusable. Other than that, we had a wonderful time walking to the beach and enjoying the beautiful area. ##### Megan S. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Jillian O. 23 Nov 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Still a nice spot Second time staying at the blue house. Location is still great. The sunset view out of the kitchen window is maybe my favorite part. The kids love coming back chilly from the beach, rinsing off at the outside shower and hopping in the hot tub for awhile before taking a real shower. The hot tub wasn’t locked up at arrival and didn’t seem cleaned but the property manager was responsive to that. The bunk bed is getting a little worse for wear and kept us up with the really loud squeaking- hopefully a quick fix could change that for others. ##### Jillian O. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Cheryl H., Livermore 25 Oct 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Little disappointed The photos make this property look much better than real life. The cleanliness of the house was lack luster, the sheets had weird smudges on them, the coffee maker was crusty which made me not want to use it. The bathroom was kinda dingy, the toilet seat cover broken, the sink knobs very wobbly. I did not feel that I got what I paid for, which was way too much for this tiny beach bungalow. ##### Cheryl H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew M. 10 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice relaxing spot Nice clean place, close to the beach, a nice restaurant and cafe, and a state park with a jetty and curious old shipwreck. Close to Santa Cruz but far enough away to feel smaller and quieter. Easy check-in, check-out, house was cozy and comfortable. Thank you for a nice time! ##### Andrew M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurel S. 7 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Getaway spot This cute little house was just what my partner and I needed for a quick weekend away from San Francisco. Everything was just as expected and advertised, and the reservation process was seamless. This is a two story house, so it was a little challenging without having a baby gate to keep our daughter away from the stairs (having one available would have been super handy). Overall, it was a 10/10 stay :) ##### Laurel S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam S. 5 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little house This was a nice getaway. Everything was as advertised! Would come back again. ##### Pam S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### sandy s. 2 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love the Beach clean and close walk to the Beach. ##### sandy s. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew B. 23 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location close to the beach The location was walking distance to the beach. House is in a quiet neighborhood. Only compliant is the couch in the house is very uncomfortable and that the main bedroom bed is not comfortable at all either. Great place for a quick beach vacation though. ##### Andrew B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ---