Rio Vista Suites

Very cute property. Room was small and because our room was in the front, it was very loud overnight.

Location was good. Parking lot was helpful. Room was very clean. Noisy. Can hear every creak in the house, every time someone uses the stairs or talks, and every car that starts outside. Staff often not present.

Fun funky place would ask for attic room if you go and don’t mind stairs.

Best thing was the staff Staff

Location was at a walking distance to the beach which was great. They host supplies plenty of fresh drinks (water & a verity of sodas including diet) and coffee fully stocked at all times. You literally stay in a room with a bathroom with no were to sit other than your bed, there is 2 high stools right in front of the tv, but not comfortable enough to move and sit anywhere else. Downside to the dining area that they have available is that you have to leave your room, and you share with other people. The bed and pillows were a little to firm for my liking especially when you go on long hikes as we did, you need something a little softer. I found myself sleeping without any pillows and waking up with a sour neck. Parking is a too tight for trucks and SUV vehicles, but they do have room for 2 one in the front of the property (supper tight) and one in the back. For bigger SUV's and trucks the back is best

Very cute Victorian house. Perfect location close to the Boardwalk. Friendly staff. Room was clean and cozy. Would stay again. Love the little balcony in the room.

I will definitely stay there next time I need lodging in the Santa Cruz area.

Very kind staff! Had a change of plans due to travel time and they let me check in early to put my stuff down and be able to rest/wash up 😭

Expensive for a place without an elevator

The room was nice and the location was good There was no staff basically on site. You had to fend for yourself.

Free parking, free refreshments in lobby, clean room, great smelling toiletries. Walking distance to beach and boardwalk, would definitely stay again.

I loved the aesthetic of the whole suite The host needs a bit more energy

The cheap price The host smelled really bad…the no host evenings and broken entry box left 6 guests stranded out front at 11:30pm. The coffee bar was not stocked and no guest on property had caffeinated coffee only decaf available . The room was so small my husband kept hitting his head on the tv screen edge which was hung in the only floor space next to bed. The parking was so cramped that I could not get my car by the huge hummer that was overflowing the tight space making it very dangerous to enter and exit the narrow steep ramp to and from parking. The toilet seat was broken. The fireplace in room did not work. The bed was like a marshmallow and so soft that I woke with a migraine. Zero support. The shotty cabinets under sink were stuck and very difficult to open and close and I almost could not retrieve my belongings Never again.

Not what was expected. Location was 2 renovated homes and a little difficult to find. Bedding and bathroom were neat and clean but rug seemed dirty and the fabric on chair had a large stain. We had to call staff to announce our arrival and check out the next morning only required a signature on rooms list.

Super cute Victorian house. Only downside, no elevator but we still chose the top floor for privacy and large windows. Clean, free drinks, and quiet. Very cozy

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When I went to check in, there was no one at the front desk, and two people getting it on in the common area. I did not feel comfortable staying here and they refused to give me a full refund. Place seemed dirty

Great location to the beach! The room and house itself were nice and clean. There was free water, pop, and snacks for guests which was nice. I didn’t have an issue but I could see if you’re claustrophobic or a bigger human the bathroom may not be ideal for you.

The location is excellent! I wish we had more time to explore the area. I loved the idea of being in a Victorian home and our attic rom was spacious. The room and lobby amenities were stocked and a nice sitting area is downstairs for reading. there's a nice glass cabinet with relics from the past. The hosts provide a list of restaurants to visit, but it needs updating as a few of them have closed permanently. The outdoor seating is lovely, but it could be cleaned up a bit.

Within walkable distance to beach and restaurants. Minor maintenance repairs - blinds and toilet seat.