623 Beach Drive

Permit #201022 Sat-Sat Reservations -Summer. 4 night min- Holidays/September. 3 night minimum- Off-season
Welcome to your classic California beach getaway! Located in the highly desirable private gated community along Beach Drive in Aptos, this spacious and sunny 4 + bedroom/ 2 bath seaside retreat offers the perfect blend of vintage charm and ocean-view relaxation. Step inside to an open-concept living and dining area with sweeping ocean views through floor-to-ceiling windows. The generous wraparound sectional sofa is perfect for movie nights or morning coffee as the waves roll in. Enjoy a cozy fire, stream your favorites on the flat-screen TV, or step outside onto the sunny deck with outdoor dining—the beach is just steps away!
The fully equipped retro-style kitchen features tile countertops, ample cabinet space, and all the essentials to prepare meals with ease. There’s seating at the breakfast bar and a large dining table for family dinners or game nights.
Centrally located within Santa Cruz County so you can easily experience everything Santa Cruz and Monterey have to offer.
Close to golf, shopping, coffee, deli's

This beach house comfortably sleeps 9, with:

4 + well-appointed bedrooms (3 with queen beds, 1 with two twins, and 1 bonus room with a daybed),

Tastefully updated coastal bedding and décor,

2 full bathrooms for your convenience. (One on each level)

Additional amenities include:

WiFi & Smart TV

Dishwasher & microwave

Driveway parking

Gated community security

Easy beach access just across the street

Beach chairs and boogie boards (limited supply)

LP Gas BBQ on deck

Whether you’re gathering with family, relaxing after surf sessions, or taking in the sunset over Monterey Bay, 623 Beach Drive offers a classic Aptos beach experience with all the comforts of home. Plenty of parking for up to 4 small vehicles .
1 small dogs may be considered with a pet rent fee of $200.

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Have been renting from Cheshire Realty for 60 years

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2025

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  Rebecca C from Folsom, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We’ve been renting this particular house for a number of years and we always enjoy it. We have 4 families that come here every year. We love the private beach, the accessibility to the beach and the house. Even it’s not the most modern house but it serves are needs. We bring our own food and cook or we go out. Stores are near by and we can walk or jog by the beach.

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• 623 Beach

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2025

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  Cathy M from Stockton, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Great dining & livingroom areas! A couple bedrooms had issues with ants. Appreciate the extra bath towels since this unit does not have washer/dryer access.

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• Thanksgiving week

  Stayed 7 days ending in December, 2024

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  David E from Chowchilla, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Awesome views, weather, family and friends.

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• Great stay for kids or adults

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2024

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  Rebecca C from Folsom, CA recommends this vacation rental

  I hate to give a good review because I don’t want other people to come and use our place. We’ve been doing here for about 50 years and rent a house for a week. We’ve seen many changes in houses and the beach but obviously love the house, the location, the beach and Cheshire realty. We did have red tide for about 3 days but when it left we had seals, birds and dolphins. Love the private section we stay it. Less crowds and the neighbors are usually friendly.

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• Wedding weekend

  Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2023

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  Ryan T from Philadelphia, PA recommends this vacation rental

  The house was nice and clean and the views were fantastic. My group was in town for a wedding and we were happy to have the extra space.
  
  Only complaint that some little things like soap, shampoo, salt/ pepper would have been a nice touch. I don’t recall needing blankets for the sofa area but with those cool ocean I could see them getting used. The chairs in the shed were a nice touch for the short walk to the beach.
  
  Overall it was a great time and very enjoyable.
  

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• Rented from Cheshire for the last 50 years

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2023

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  Rebecca C from Folsom, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Our family has rented from Cheshire realty for the last 50 years. We’ve stayed in various houses up and down the Rio Del Mar area but definitely prefer the private beach. It’s always less crowded and quieter on the private beach. We were alarmed when they said the only approach to the beach was way down at the end of the street but had easy access in between the front houses. Hate that there were fire works going off at odd times at night. The damage from the previous storm seemed to clean up really well. The prices have gone up but the house has pretty much stayed the same. Had a bit of an ant people but Cheshire addressed it quickly.

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• Family vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2023

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  Renee S from Tracy, CA recommends this vacation rental

  This is the second year we stayed ate 623 Beach Dr. We absolutely love the location. It has everything we need except a washer/dryer. Beds are comfortable and we love the deck that overlooks the ocean.

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• Been coming here for 45 years

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2022

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  Rebecca C from Folsom, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Had another wonderful week in Rio Del Mar. they’ve updated on house that we rent every year with fresh towels, new furniture, some new appliance’s and more efficiency. The weather was gorgeous and the birds and dolphins are back. The downfalls are not enough parking space, unreliable access to beach, the refrigerator needs to be updated, miss the gas stove but otherwise a nice stay for the price.
  

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• Quiet Location with a View

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2022

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  a guest from Livingston, ca recommends this vacation rental

  It was easy to rent, easy to get into and easy to depart. The staff was helpful and responsive.
  
  The refrigerator should be replaced. It never got cold enough & the house notes said not to try to adjust the temperature.
  There were only 3 wine glasses and about 6 water glasses. For a home that sleeps 9 there should be more glassware.
  The addition of a washer & dryer is much needed.

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• Aptos stay

  Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2021

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  a guest from Lodi, CA recommends this vacation rental

  623 Beach was a good stay for a few days. I think for a longer stay it would be more suitable for a different house, but it was nice and comfortable. The only thing I would say is that the drain in the sink on the bottom floor did not drain very well from hour one, but I let Cheshire know that.

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• We’ve been coming for 40 years.

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2021

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  Rebecca C from Folsom, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We have a great time here. It has been upgraded with a new couch, new oven and the bathrooms have been redone. Because of covid it is very clean with clean towels and beddings. We do not understand the no door on one of the rooms and beach access has been harder but over all it’s been a lovely experience.
  

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• Great location

  Stayed 4 days ending in April, 2021

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  a guest from Stockton, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The property location was good, just walk to the end of the street and you’re in the sand. The bedrooms are big enough, the decor could use some updating, maybe add stuff to make it feel more beachy. The openness of the living room was great, the couch was huge, seating for everyone. The view was good. Overall it was good and I’d rent this house again. Cheaper than other houses on the block

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• Small Family Reunion

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2020

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  Bob F from Half Moon Bay, CA recommends this vacation rental

  My wife's family rented this house many times from 1995 to 2005, for their annual (large) family reunion, all attended by our young children. So when I decided to start a new summer beach house tradition for my adult kids and their relatives, I felt we simply HAD to rent 623 Beach Dr, given the many memories it has given us.
  
  The interior furnishings and decorations have been updated, but it still provides good space and comfort.
  
  The worst change was that the small/single 5th bedroom lacks a door. It used to have a door, and we were counting on that when we assigned my daughter's mother-in-law to that room. They should put a door back in.
  
  I accidentally left behind a NoricWare 9x12 herringbone-patterned bake sheet. It would be nice if there were some way to get that back, but it's not worth a round-trip from Half Moon Bay solely for that purpose.
  
  Too bad the neighbors who now own that formerly-empty-but-now-being-converted-into-a-patio lot are denying its use to reach the beach. But at least the approved route to/from beach is also nearby.
  
  We had to replace a living room lamp's lightbulb. T here were no spare bulbs provided, so we had to purchase one.
  
  The Weber grill is filthy and the grates are getting old. Ditto for drip pan and grill brush: they whole lot should be replaced with new.

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