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Our top choices for Aptos vacation rentals

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1. Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit
Aptos
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (75 reviews)
"Great place for the price. The bbq/fire pit area,along with the view is 5 stars! Hosts are responsive. Close drive to town, beach …"
United States
Kimberley
The price is ￥27,084
￥54,184 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit
2 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets

2. Adorable Rio Del Mar Beach House - Steps to beach!

Adorable Rio Del Mar Beach House - Steps to beach!
Rio del Mar
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Excellent location, family loved the accommodations and beautiful sunsets."
United States
Gustavo R.
The price is ￥28,200
￥93,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Adorable Rio Del Mar Beach House - Steps to beach!
TV, fireplace

3. 3 Bedroom Home - Walking distance to beach!

3 Bedroom Home - Walking distance to beach!
Rio del Mar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Great family vacation home."
United States
Grace M.
The price is ￥35,721
￥106,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
3 Bedroom Home - Walking distance to beach!
Interior

4. 2 bedroom Rio Del Mar Apt - Stunning Ocean Views

2 bedroom Rio Del Mar Apt - Stunning Ocean Views
Rio del Mar
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"We loved everything about this home. "
United States
Judy M.
The price is ￥33,298
￥91,214 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
2 bedroom Rio Del Mar Apt - Stunning Ocean Views
Outdoor pool

5. Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort

Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort
Rio del Mar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (270 reviews)
"Great host and location."
United States
Travis
The price is ￥31,735
￥60,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort
Interior

6. 1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub, EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz

1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub, EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz
Rio del Mar
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (81 reviews)
"The room was clean. Host was very pleasant. Excellent location"
United States
Alex
The price is ￥40,043
￥77,711 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub, EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz
Pool

7. Corner Ground Level Seascape Resort 1 Bedroom!

Corner Ground Level Seascape Resort 1 Bedroom!
Rio del Mar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (52 reviews)
"Fantastic stay."
United States
Travis
The price is ￥33,298
￥81,741 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Corner Ground Level Seascape Resort 1 Bedroom!
Outdoor spa tub

8. Stairway to Treetop Heaven- Lower 1bd w/ private hot tub and deck!

Stairway to Treetop Heaven- Lower 1bd w/ private hot tub and deck!
Aptos
The price is ￥30,861
￥65,606 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Stairway to Treetop Heaven- Lower 1bd w/ private hot tub and deck!
Property grounds

9. Deluxe Spa Suite-Ocean View-Allergy Friendly!

Deluxe Spa Suite-Ocean View-Allergy Friendly!
Rio del Mar
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"Great property, nice room. Fantastic views would definitely stay again"
United States
Morgaine
The price is ￥33,329
￥79,250 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Deluxe Spa Suite-Ocean View-Allergy Friendly!
Terrace/patio

10. Serene Mountain Home with Ocean View!

Serene Mountain Home with Ocean View!
Aptos
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Very nice place with lots of space "
United States
Mayme R.
Serene Mountain Home with Ocean View!
Property grounds

11. Luxury Aptos Home - Ocean Views & Hot Tub!

Luxury Aptos Home - Ocean Views & Hot Tub!
Seacliff
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"A very peaceful and serene home that is thoughtfully appointed! I enjoyed my stay very much!"
United States
Michelle S.
The price is ￥37,635
￥132,426 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Luxury Aptos Home - Ocean Views & Hot Tub!
Property grounds

12. Rio Del Mar Beach House - Breathtaking Views!

Rio Del Mar Beach House - Breathtaking Views!
Rio del Mar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"The place was amazing! Very moderen and up to date. The views of the ocean were spectacular day and night. The hpsts were very on top of communication whenever i had a question and they would get back to me pretty fast and they would check on how our checking went. The place had everything that we needed. I highly recommend this place i wish we could have stayed longer. "
United States
Ricky G.
The price is ￥46,087
￥147,889 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Rio Del Mar Beach House - Breathtaking Views!
Beach nearby

13. Stunning Ocean View Apartment - 3 bedrooms

Stunning Ocean View Apartment - 3 bedrooms
Rio del Mar
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (5 reviews)
"A fantastic apartment with an amazing view. Fully equipped, clean, and well designed. There's a bit of a hill to the beach and neighborhood restaurants but even my old knees managed it. Pro-Tip - take the smallest bedroom and wake up to a view of the ocean!"
United States
carollee c.
The price is ￥40,308
￥114,768 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Stunning Ocean View Apartment - 3 bedrooms
Dining

14. 2 Bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!

2 Bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!
Aptos
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"The home was immaculate and had great resources in the kitchen. "
United States
Kim N.
The price is ￥23,579
￥87,345 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
2 Bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!
Beach

15. Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach

Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach
Seacliff
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Great house. Great neighborhood "
United States
Sam C.
The price is ￥54,679
￥118,272 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach
Terrace/patio

16. Oceanview Retreat With Rooftop Deck

Oceanview Retreat With Rooftop Deck
Rio del Mar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5 reviews)
"Awesome unit and location! Steps away from the beach. High tech features like heated floor, nice upper outdoor deck. Would return!"
United States
Jess D.
The price is ￥56,293
￥126,948 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Oceanview Retreat With Rooftop Deck
Beach

17. Charming, light-filled home - walk to the beach!

Charming, light-filled home - walk to the beach!
Seacliff
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Nicely decorated, everything you need "
United States
Rudolf R.
The price is ￥62,302
￥120,733 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Charming, light-filled home - walk to the beach!
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

18. 3 Bedroom Rio Del Mar Home - Steps to Beach!

3 Bedroom Rio Del Mar Home - Steps to Beach!
Rio del Mar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful stay! Very nice place with spectacular beach views. Great communication and had everything we needed to prepare meals. Hope to come back someday!"
United States
Jolene D.
The price is ￥63,788
￥153,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
3 Bedroom Rio Del Mar Home - Steps to Beach!
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

19. "2-bedroom Condo with Excellent Ocean View at Seascape Resort, Aptos"

"2-bedroom Condo with Excellent Ocean View at Seascape Resort, Aptos"
Rio del Mar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (164 reviews)
"We always enjoy staying at this condo. It is well stocked, very comfortable and has a great view of the ocean and pool. We try to cone back here annually!"
United States
Kathy C.
The price is ￥68,261
￥126,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
"2-bedroom Condo with Excellent Ocean View at Seascape Resort, Aptos"
Beach

20. Cozy retreat near woods and sea

Cozy retreat near woods and sea
Aptos
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"This is a gorgeous property, the layout is incredible and there are so many beautiful spaces to be in (indoors and out!). We had just one night but it's near a shopping center as well as a state park, so many options for anything you would want to do. Gracious host, comfortable beds, all the amenities, highly recommended!"
United States
Sharon B.
The price is ￥73,287
￥112,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Cozy retreat near woods and sea
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Top Aptos Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"this is my favorite place to stay in. Santa Cruz are so nice. It’s so clean. It’s such a lovely convenient place to stay. I’ve been staying here for years and it’s just the best."
erin 2-night trip
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Ocean Pacific Lodge

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Frequently asked questions

Are there vacation rentals in Aptos?

Yes, we give you a choice of vacation rentals where you'll be just 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, offering you a more secluded option to escape the hustle and bustle. Visitors to Aptos speak positively about the popular beaches and top-notch restaurants in this destination. Make sure you have time to check out the cafes while you're in the area.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals in Aptos?

Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat!: Visitors give good reviews to this Aptos vacation home rental, which is located by the ocean and has a balcony, a selection of games, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. Another good choice for your trip to Aptos is 2 Bedroom Seascape Getaway - 5 min from beach!.

How many vacation rentals are there in Aptos?

Choose from 120 Expedia vacation rentals in Aptos for a memorable vacation.

What can I see and do in Aptos?

Monterey Bay and Rio Del Mar Beach are a couple of scenic spots to enjoy the outdoors, whereas Aptos History Museum is one of the cultural attractions. Other places in town to visit include Seacliff State Beach and Seascape Golf Club.

What’s a vacation rental in Aptos like?

Vacation rentals are privately owned properties you can stay in for a short or long stay in Aptos. Vacation rentals feature amenities like laundry facilities and kitchens to help you enjoy your stay. If you're concerned about a clean environment, vacation rentals can offer a sense of security away from public hotel elevators and lobbies packed with people while still allowing you the enjoyment of travel. You'll also get more space in a vacation rental than in a traditional hotel, which is another reason why a vacation rental is a great option for a family trip or a small group gathering.