Home in Aptos

Permit #201151 Bring the whole family to this 4 bedroom 2 bath, two story home is located right on the sand in Rio Del Mar. Enjoy the convenient location along on of the longest stretch of beach in Santa Cruz County. Fantastic views from common area and the two ocean side bedrooms. A short walk to coffee, deli, and restaurants. The space Fri-Fri summer reservations. 4 Night Minimum Sept & Holidays. 3 Night minimum during off-season. Pets welcome - 50 lb. max, Welcome to your dream beach getaway! Located directly on the sandy shores of Aptos, this charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath oceanfront home offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from nearly every room. Perfect for families, couples, or anyone seeking a tranquil retreat, this cozy coastal haven combines relaxation with the comforts of home. Step into an inviting open-concept living area featuring comfortable seating, warm natural light, and ocean views through floor-to-ceiling windows. The living room is the perfect spot to unwind after a day of beach adventures, with a cozy fireplace to enhance your evenings. Prepare meals in the fully equipped kitchen with all the essentials, including plenty of counter space and a charming dining area overlooking the waves. Enjoy your morning coffee or a romantic dinner with the ocean as your backdrop. This home offers 2 full ocean view bedrooms with king beds. Each room features large windows with uninterrupted ocean views, lots of storage and TV's for your private viewing needs. Drift off to sleep to the sound of the waves surrounded by serene coastal décor. The other two bedrooms are equally cozy, offering one twin over full bunk bed and one twin bunk bed with and ample storage space. FLOORPLAN: Entry level- living room, dining room, kitchen, full bath with stall shower, twin over full bedroom, washer/dryer. Second floor- 2 ocean front bedrooms with King beds, one twin bunk bed bedroom and a full bath with tub/shower combo. Open the sliding doors to step onto your private patio with direct beach access. Perfect for lounging, dining al fresco, or watching mesmerizing sunsets, the outdoor space is a highlight of this oceanfront gem. A small charcoal BBQ is providing for your barbequing needs. Nestled in the charming town of Aptos, you’ll find yourself just minutes from boutique shops, delicious dining options, and scenic hiking trails, Monterey Aquarium, Pebble Beach, Carmel by the Sea are just a short 35 minute drive. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Capitola by the Sea just a 15 minute drive. Depending on the time of year you are visiting please be aware there is no guaranteed parking, the summer can be very busy and day visitors will park on Beach Drive and leave when the sun goes down. Whether you’re surfing, sunbathing, or simply relaxing, this home offers an idyllic setting to experience the best of the California coast. Book your stay at 256 Beach Dr. and make unforgettable seaside memories in this picturesque beachfront home. Please be sure to read everything under "other things to note" Permit #201151 Guest access Guest has full access to the home and the private beach front patio. Street parking only, not guaranteed - only an issue throughout the summer. Other things to note Pets welcome- 50 lb max, pet fee and agreement. Fri-Fri reservations from June to August. TENANTS WILL BE CHARGED FOR LOST KEYS, PERMITS, PASSES OR REMOTES KEYS: No keys will be issued to anyone under the age of 25 NO FIREWORKS: Fireworks are illegal and use of them will result in eviction from property and forfeiture of your deposit CHECK-IN: Check-in time is 3:00 PM at the Cheshire Office. Please call the office to make arrangements for key pick-up after 4:30 CHECK-OUT: Check-out time is 10:00 AM at the Cheshire office. Please return all keys/passes/remotes to the Cheshire Rio office. (There is a $25.00 per quarter-hour charge for check-outs after 10:00 AM. On back to back reservations) ALL UNITS ARE NON SMOKING; If you must smoke, please do so outside with the doors and windows closed. Smoking in the properties, or evidence of smoke in the properties will result in EXTRA CHARGES. NO PETS ALLOWED, except in designated properties. Violation of the pet rules may result in EXTRA CHARGES DUAL RESERVATION NOTICE: If a tenant creates two simultaneous reservations ­-one home being ‘on beach/ in our ‘private gated communities’ and the second being ‘off-beach’- we reserve the right to cancel either or both reservations. Please inquiry further about this policy. WIFI, CABLE, PGE RECEPTION IS NOT GUARENTEED BY CHESHIRE RIO REALTY. Refunds are not normally given if these services are interrupted during your stay by the service provider. CLEANING: All of our homes are professionally cleaned prior to your arrival. Should you feel the home needs more cleaning upon arrival, please call us immediately and we will do our best to send housekeeping back in. TRASH: All trash must be bagged and kept inside a closed trash container and placed in the outside trash can upon departure. Excessive trash can result in extra charges. Please call office for removal of excess trash. We offer extra trash pickup on Saturdays from Memorial Day through the second week of August. Parking: 200 block of Beach drive has off street parking only----Homes in gated communities require parking permits or gate passes WHAT TO BRING: We supply 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, 1 roll of paper towels, dishwasher tabs, a sponge, hand soap, cleaning supplies, and some trash bags. Please note this is only a starter pack of supplies, if you are staying more than a weekend, we would recommend bringing extra. Please bring --- food storage bags, foil, laundry products, charcoal, firewood, condiments, spices, beach gear and beach towels, shower supplies. THERE WILL BE EXTRA CHARGES FOR OVER OCCUPANCY OF PROPERTY (PARTIES, LARGE GATHERINGS ETC) CHARGES START AT $100 PER DAY AND GO UP TO $500 PER DAY DEPENDING ON THE PROPERTY. Legal notices: Cheshire does not own any rental property and undertakes to act only as agent for the owner. Cheshire cannot and does not assume any liability for loss, damage or injury to persons or property or any inconvenience arising from the rental. Cheshire does not act as insurer and is not liable for any loss, damage or inconvenience if the reserved accommodation is destroyed, damaged or sold. If owner furnishes outside help such as cleaners, gardeners, maintenance or other help, Cheshire assumes no liability of any kind for their performance or non-performance of duties or any acts or omissions on their part. Tenant agrees to inform Cheshire of any loss or damage which may occur to the property and agrees to be responsible for the inventory of all items which may be broken, damaged or missing and for all debts or charges incurred during occupancy, That the number of occupants shall not exceed the number of persons allowed per the occupancy agreement AND agree to occupy the property peacefully and abide by customary standards of acceptable behavior and to leave the property in good order at the end of their stay and acknowledges that the landlord of property, upon request will receive tenants phone numbers and address. SANTA CRUZ COUNTY NOISE ORDINANCE:---Tenant and all other occupants may be required to VACATE the premises and FORFEIT all rents: Using the unit for any illegal activity including but not limited to serving alcoholic beverages to persons under 21 years of age. Having more than the allowed number of persons occupy the property than is allowed per the occupancy agreement. Causing damage to premises or any neighboring property. Any act which interferes with neighbor's right to QUIET enjoyment of their property. County code sect: 8.30.010-mandates quiet hours between 10pm to 8am