Holiday rentals with a fire pit in Rio del Mar

My friends and I had a wonderful time staying at VacatioNEST. The house exceeded our expectations. The location is beautiful and overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Check in was very easy. It is 45 minutes to Santa Cruz and Monterey. There are several wineries close by. I highly recommend staying here for a group vacation.

We stayed here for several months and enjoyed the peaceful home & neighborhood. The house is welcoming and beautifully-decorated with a beach theme. Janiece was a friendly, responsive host. And, the hosts thought of everything for a vacation or longer stay (including a blender and plenty of cookware). The beds were super comfortable. There was plenty of storage space. We spent a lot of time on the outdoor deck, which is perfect for relaxing and for time with friends and family. The location is superb: close to stores, local restaurants, a gym, parks, and the beach. We work remotely and fast Internet is important for us - the house included this, too. We recommend staying here if you're looking for a peaceful stay close to amenities!

Such a great location! Very peaceful and quiet spot. House was very comfortable and great for a group. Parking in the village is always a challenge but was made easier because the host outlined several options in pre-arrival messages and in an onsite binder.

Rezan is one of the best hosts

We had a wonderful stay at Ali’s home. They were very responsive to all questions and requests. The location was perfect, very walkable to downtown and also the boardwalk, but private and peaceful at the same time. A perfect spot to explore and enjoy Santa Cruz!

I LOVED this place. It was so beautiful on the inside and out. Each room was so spacious and organized. Also, the walk from the house to the beach was doable and super convenient.

Vic was a wonderful host. We would recommend this location to anyone looking for a quiet safe place to stay while visiting.

My family and I were happy to find this gem of a place! The home was very clean and welcoming. Close to beach access and shops down 41st. Ronnie’s home is set up thoughtfully for beach goers (Bikes, chairs, boogie boards). The weather was a little chilly so we didn’t really take advantage of the backyard set up, but it was so gorgeous and peaceful. Another thing I appreciate was ease of check in and clear instructions and rules provided. I look forward to returning!

The pictures definitely don't do the view justice! It's a beautiful property and such a cute space. We loved it so much we stayed in pretty much the whole weekend. A much needed relaxing getaway! Would highly recommend.

Hi there. I made this booking for my boss. She said Angel's place was 10/10 :)

It’s a nice place. Looks newly renovated. Nice shoe storage, patio with furniture to sit. Pool view. Laura has stocked most of the things needed. Spices, enough dishwasher pods, laundry detergen etc.. Pots and pans looked little old. Check-in is very easy and the auto lock works really well. One assigned car parking was given. Not easy to get a parking spot on street. A nice stay overall. Felt like home..

I chose this stay for my annual lady trip. We frequent the Aptos/Capitola/Santa Cruz area a lot for friends and family and chose this area for the beach/village convenience. Parking was great, I personally loved driving my truck up the small hill. Cameras were excellent for ensuring our safety! Easy to get in and easy access to both the parking/backyard and the village/beach via the small stairs. This place was loaded with amenities and was easy to use them. Loved the little radio for breakfast and clean up! The comforter on the king bed was out of this world comfy. The board games and photography books were a hit when hanging back at the airbnb for midday nights and late night chats with my girlies. Water pressure and heat was fantastic. Futons, king bed, space heater, and fireplace made for very cozy nights/early mornings. The large windows were great for views! Jaime was a great host, my group mentioned her communication and responsiveness was on point!

A wonderful place to stay! The kind of stay you want to keep secret it was so great. Beautiful ocean view and very close to Monterey. Krista was very helpful. Would absolutely stay again!

Our family of 5 enjoyed our stay. Well equipped kitchen and it was fun to spend some time enjoying the view.

The place was great! Both bedrooms were a good size and had closets and dressers to put clothes away. The entire space was really clean and felt comfortable. The property has heated pools, a playground, walking paths and beach access. It was great for us and our two young kids!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We appreciated that it is independently owned, including the community activism to give back. The location was great, we were able to walk to the beach for dinner; and a short drive to the college and other areas.

Marshall and his family were so welcoming and made our short stay so pleasant. We can’t wait to come back, beautiful property beautiful family and great place

Tranquility Base…surely lived up to its name. So comfortable, so charming we felt like a part of the forest. The whole place had so much personality we felt right at home Magical and enchanting getaway Highly recommended We’ll be back

A lovely, cozy escape in the redwoods! We absolutely loved the outdoor fire pit area – perfect for evenings under the trees. The master bedroom was also fantastic and very comfortable. A great stay overall!

Rachel’s place was truely amazing. Felt like a fairy tale in the woods. Very close to SF with proximity to nice restaurants in San Jose or to the beach in Santa Cruz. Was one of my favorite airBnB to date.

Great spot for a weekend getaway! Tucked away between the sequoias. Peaceful, quaint, and quiet. Every windows had a view. Great record player. Had snacks which was a nice gesture. Hot tub was great. Communication excellent. Backyard was beautiful looking up to the trees from the hammock. Had s’mores with the fire. Comfy bed. Great location. Had a blast at Henry Cowell state park! Thank you

Great glamping weekend, beautiful surroundings, would recommend for anyone who’s looking to escape the city.

Wonderful stay at an enchanting cabin in the redwoods. It's close to the town of Boulder Creek and a very comfortable stay. We will definitely be coming back.

As our first stay ever in an airbnb, this was the best place for a get away ❤️ Surrounded by nature in a beautiful home. All as pictured and described. We will definitely come back and recommend to friends and family.