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Pot Belly Beach House

Vacation home near Capitola Beach in Aptos

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Aptos, CA
  • Place, Cabrillo College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Potbelly Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, New Brighton State Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the area

Aptos

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Aptos vacation home, you'll be steps from New Brighton State Beach and within a 15-minute walk of Potbelly Beach. Seacliff State Beach and Cabrillo College are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cabrillo College - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Potbelly Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • New Brighton State Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Capitola Beach - 3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Morgan Hill Station - 53 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Loft Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sushi Garden - Aptos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cabrillo Cafeteria - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pot Belly Beach House

Permit #231454

Paradise awaits! This Pot Belly Beach house is the perfect get-away for those who crave the outdoors, the beach, and sunset views overlooking the Pacific Ocean! Step out of the back gate and take an easy stroll down the path (approximately a 10-15 minute walk one way) through cool towering oaks to the beach. Along the way you’ll enjoy panoramic views up and down the coast, all the way to Monterey.

Romantic sunset viewing will take your breath away! Dozens of trails crisscross the woods around the house, all leading to adventure and stunning views for hikers, mountain bikers, and runners. New Brighton Beach State Park features a roster of activities and events for kids and adults, and the new McGregor Pump Track and Skate Park is a short bike ride away.

Your Pot Belly Beach House is comfortable, spacious, and modern. It features designer upgrades, all new appliances, comfortable beds, Smart TVs in every bedroom, high speed internet, and location, location, location! Drive or bike to Capitola, with dozens of shops, restaurants and galleries. The Cabrillo College Farmer’s Market is less than five minutes away, and the Santa Cruz downtown with its incredible shopping and restaurants, and the World-Famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Pier, are just a short drive from your front door. If you want to bike, hike or stroll through a fairy-tale forest that looks like something out of King Arthur’s Camelot, the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park is 10 minutes away off California 1.

The perfect place for those who love the ocean and the forest, at Pot Belly Beach House Paradise is literally just outside your back door!

Please note no smoking and or pets.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: High-speed internet

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please place all Linens and towels (excluding comforters and blankets in a pile.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 231454

Property is also known as

Pot Belly Beach House! Both the Beach & Forest Aptos
2791-208931

Pot Belly Beach House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Finally a VRBO that over delivered . Pics don’t do the house justice. We were in town for my daughter’s UCSC graduation and this place was the perfect location to gather with family and spend a long weekend visiting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good times at the Pot Belly

We loved our stay at the Pot Belly house. It was clean, nicely decorated, and comfortable. We loved the State park right outside the back gate, and the multiple comfortable spaces for our teenagers and younger children and us to all enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brigitte P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house and great location

Beautiful house but not suitable for 8 people unless you have small children Unable to use the Bbq as it was very dirty.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

carol f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property

Because we had extended family who lived in the area come over and have dinner with us the backyard set up was excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

T L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!

Beautiful home. Great l location. Private yard with plenty of seating and natural plants. Beach access out the gate. Kitchen well equipped. Easy access to lots to do in the area. The only reason not 5 stars all around is the hot tub was too dirty to be used when we arrived though that was handled immediately and you have to drive somewhere else to get the keys instead of there being a lock box at the home. Everything else was perfect and we’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house in a terrific location

Beautiful house with gorgeous back yard. Access to the beach took a bit longer than advertised - bring a beach wagon. Helpful to have baby plates/cups available!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leonie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful space in a beautiful setting

This property was everything we wanted and more - top quality furniture, provisions, stocked kitchen, wonderful grill, hot tub and access to woods and beach as stated. You won't be disappointed here. We didn't have any issues with odors or heat in this place, like some of the other reviews state. Thank you for a wonderful weekend of making memories. We would love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

C Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Home!

Not one complaint. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation

We had 7 adults. The space was perfect, the yard is gorgeous, jacuzzi was nice. It was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Couldn't have asked for a better stay

Potbelly house was perfect for our needs with 3 Adults, 2 teenagers, and 2 younger children. Open living concept and a ton of outdoor lounge spacing. Location was perfect, we recommend Capitola beach for swimming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

We traveled with 3 adults and 4 kids to this property. Upon arriving at the house, we were impressed. It was very clean, bigger than we expected and that Backyard!! It’s so peaceful and a perfect place to relax. The location was great. We went out exploring everyday. We loved the house and hope to return to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Christopher L.

Beautiful home, a few setbacks related to comfort.

Overall, the home was nice. The area was great and secluded so it allowed for a peaceful escape. The beach was also quite close and a short walk for some beach fun. Yet, there were a few aspects of the house that took away from the comfort of the trip. Kitchen: the hood fan does not work well and doesn’t have the width to cover the stovetop so whenever you sauté or sear food or cook bacon, the fire alarm goes (happened 4 times for us). There is no A/C: while it’s not listed as having it, the home gets quite stuffy and hot starting at 1. While there are fans and windows to open, if there is no wind or breeze pushing the air in and out of the house, you’ll be better off sitting outside until the sun goes down as it’s much cooler. Bed: we utilized the 3 main beds and the fold-out couch... all were very soft and not comfortable; we ended up using the couches by the last night. Bathroom flies: upon arrival, the three bathrooms had copious amounts of flies around the drains and on the ceilings; we bought bug spray but they kept coming back which made for a less-than-sanitary experience. It’s a great spot but unfortunately a few aspects related to comfort and enjoyment took away from the overall experience of the stay.

10/10 Excellent

Tina V., Merced Ca

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property!!!

We absolutely loved this property, the property had everything you can imagine to enjoy a magical summer vacation!!! The short walk to the beach was a breeze and so relaxing!!! I will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Andrea L., Los Altos, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

Surrounded by woods and <10 min walk from the beach, the location was perfect and all we were looking for. The beach was not crowded at all with the nearby campgrounds and parking lots closed. The main reason that I'm giving this house 3 stars is the smell. It is an old house that has been remodeled. The bathrooms and kitchen are lovely, and we really enjoyed the outdoor shower. But there was a pervasive smell in the bedrooms. We aired out as much as we could, but for a few of the rooms, there really was no helping it. Everything else was great! We used the charcoal grill, the firepit, and the staff was very responsive to a few issues that we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Alicia O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for families and easy beach hiking.

This place is a spacious home with 3 bedrooms but one extra bedroom (4 total) right adjacent to master bed, with a temporary bed (fully dressed), pretty useful if you have overnight guests for instance. The beds comfort was a four out of five to me, a bit too hard of a mattress but my husband was ok with it. Also the cleanliness of the house was ok, not bad at all, just not spotless either, again a 4 out of 5 in my opinion. The kitchen is truly fully stocked (unlike in other brvos that announce themselves that way), it was easy and a pleasure to cook and serve dinners there. Lots of kitchen wear. The back yard has a fun gate to a forest which is also a state park and a camping (not in used currently due to covid). It is an easy hike to the beach, with an access through stairs and ramps on the cliff, which would be also used by camp-goers (look for the camp bathroom, access is located right there). There is an absolutely beautiful stunning hike to the neigbour town via an old railroad trail that goes by right behind the house. The RR tracks pretty much run right on the cliff and is full of vegetation...great pictures there. There are also really beautiful parks super close by, with massive redwoods for a full day hike. Overall it was good stay and I have no doubt we will consider it for future stays!

10/10 Excellent

nancy c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large open family space

Great house just a few minutes walk to a quiet beach and centrally located in the Santa Cruz area . Lots of room to spread out and visit. The kitchen is well stocked and clean. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

What a fabulous find for a big family! Super convenient location... walk to the beach or Capitola. The outdoor space was nice to hangout in
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terés S., Stockholm, Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely vacation spot!

We were a party of 7 people (family) spending almost a week at this fantastic house. Open and social spaces inside and backyard was great for hanging out. So nice to have the park right outside, felt secluded and quiet. Everything we needed and more!! The only (minor!) downside was the short drive for check-in and check-out to the office.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022