Wake up to the sound of the waves and panoramic Monterey Bay views at this spacious beachfront retreat located in the gated community of Beach Drive in Aptos. Perfect for large families or groups, this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath oceanfront home offers direct beach access, expansive indoor and outdoor living spaces, large hot tub, private beach access, and parking for up to 6 vehicles — a rare luxury on the coast. The space Permit #201152 7 night( Fri-Fri ) min Summer/ Major Holidays. Other Holidays. 4 nightly minimum - Winer/Fall/Spring. 3 night minimum. Dogs allowed- 50Lb max (no cats, 2 dogs max, must agree to pet policies. Experience classic California beachfront living in this spacious oceanfront retreat located within a gated beachfront community on Beach Drive in Aptos. Offering 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a large open living room, separate family room, private beach access, and parking for up to six vehicles, this home is ideal for extended families, group vacations, executive stays, and coastal retreats. The main living area showcases sweeping Monterey Bay views through oversized windows and sliding glass doors leading to the expansive oceanfront deck. Guests can gather comfortably in the open living room featuring a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large dining area adjacent to the fully equipped kitchen. The beachfront deck serves as the centerpiece of the home with outdoor dining, lounge seating, and a private hot tub overlooking the sand and coastline. A separate family room located upstairs provides additional space for relaxation and entertainment, making the home especially comfortable for larger groups and multi-generational stays. The five bedrooms are thoughtfully arranged to comfortably accommodate guests while maintaining a relaxed coastal atmosphere throughout the property. Guests enjoy the privacy and convenience of a gated community with direct private beach access just steps away. Additional amenities include Wi-Fi, multiple televisions, washer/dryer, updated interiors, and generous on-site parking for up to six vehicles. Conveniently located near Seascape Golf Course, Aptos Village, local dining, shopping, and Santa Cruz attractions. Enjoy all Monterey Bay has to offer just a short drive to Fisherman’s wharf in Monterey, Henry Cowell Redwood Park, The Mystery Spot, Beach Boardwalk, just to name a few. This area offers an extensive amount of activities, from fishing, whale watching, kayaking, hiking, and biking. PROPERTY FEATURES Gated beachfront community Private beach access Oceanfront beachfront location 5 Bedrooms / 3.5 Bathrooms Living Room + Separate Family Room Private Hot Tub Large Oceanfront Deck Fully Equipped Kitchen Parking for up to 6 Vehicles Washer/Dryer Wi-Fi Coffee Bar starter pack Shampoo/conditioner/body wash supplied Renter garage for bike and beach gear storage (no parking) 2nd refrigerator/freezer in renter garage NOTE: This home is under two separate roof lines, separated by an enclosed gated courtyard. The main beachside home offers the Kitchen, Living room, half bath, Primary bedroom, primary bath and of course the large beachfront deck and hot tub. There are only 3 steps to enter the main house. The back house does require you to climb a full flight of stairs and offers a family room, with large flat screen TV, 4 bedrooms and two bathrooms. Two of the rooms offer water views. BED and BATH SIZES: Primary: King (main house) Primary bath offers a tub/shower combo Upstairs back unit: One King, 2 queen and 2 sets of twin bunks One full bath with walk in shower and one full bath with tub/shower combo Guest access Guest has full access to the home, you will need a gate remote to enter the community or the gate code which are both given at the time of check in. Easy beach access from your private deck and plenty of parking up to 6 vehicles. Other things to note Fri-Fri Summer Reservations. Pets allowed- 50Lb max + pet fee We supply a starter pack of supplies including toilet paper, paper towels, all cleaning necessities; plenty for a weekend stay. Shampoo/conditioner/body wash are supplied in each shower AIR BNB POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR CHESHIRE RIO REALTY & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT - 2026 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