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Pot Belly Beach House

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A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, wooden flooring, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a dining area with stools, and a kitchen with modern appliances.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with bar stools.
A patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and a lantern.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near New Brighton State Beach

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • High-speed internet

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Aptos

Located in Aptos, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Mystery Spot and Roaring Camp Railroads are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching, whale watching and ecotours.
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Aptos, CA

What's nearby

  • Cabrillo College - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Potbelly Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Monterey Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • New Brighton State Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Loft Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marianne's Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Farm Bakery Café & Gifts - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Los Pericos Aptos - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pot Belly Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pot Belly Beach House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pot Belly Beach House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pot Belly Beach House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pot Belly Beach House located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of New Brighton State Beach and Monterey Bay. Potbelly Beach and Seacliff State Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. We had a wonderful stay. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 16 Oct 2026
Thank you for the kind review! We're so glad you had a wonderful stay and hope to welcome you back for another beach getaway soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful welcoming home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Really relaxing.... Communication between guests and host was really welcoming.... Would definitely come back and stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved our stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Another wonderfully relaxing stay at the Pot Belly Beach House!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a great location, great layout, easy to use. Loved the style and everything was in working order. The windows in the living room are amazing and the view of the trees was fantastic. I loved sitting and reading with the trees behind me!! Location was wonderful and there was a pump track in riding distance my boys loved. The beach isn’t easy access like we hoped for my elderly parents though… You have to walk through a campsite which I didn’t realize! Then there are alot of stairs. Sadly we arrived to missing trash cans (my husband found one…) lots of spider webs in the house and a dirty hot tub… (boys still used because they didn’t mind..) All in all it was a great stay. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the home's layout, style, beautiful tree views, and peaceful setting. It sounds like the living room was a favorite spot to relax, and we're happy the location worked well for your family, including the nearby pump track that your boys enjoyed. We appreciate you sharing your feedback regarding the beach access, trash cans, spider webs, and hot tub. We understand the importance of arriving to a home that feels fully prepared and have shared your comments with our team for review. We also appreciate your note regarding the beach route and stairs, as those details are helpful for guests planning their stay, especially those who may have mobility considerations. Thank you again for your feedback and for letting us know you would stay with us again. We would love the opportunity to welcome you and your family back for another relaxing getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to unwind

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is wonderful. Is located in a perfect place. We got to unwind.It is very spacious and cozy at the same time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Family Get Away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is absolutely charming. Functions as a 4 bedroom, 3 bath so perfect for families with kids of all ages. Fun layout where rooms are accessible via other rooms yet privacy is just one closed door away. Hot tub was a real treat, used it daily. Washer and dryer in the garage, just like home, kitchen has everything you need to cook and reasonable meal, very clean and with gorgeous new appliances.5 min drive to Aptos ( Manuel’s) 10 min to downtown Capitola, 20 min to Santa Cruz. Unbeatable. Quiet neighborhood. Just lovely. I’d rent again in a heartbeat. Bailey Management was prompt, professional with a seamless check in/ check out experience. P.S. I loved reading the story of the house written by the owner located in the blue binder!! Just a warm and wonderful place to be.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent, well-appointed home in great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a wonderful, clean and comfortable home. The home is very nicely laid out with comfortable beds and nice bedroom furniture. Two separate living room areas with comfy seating and plenty of room to spread out. TV's all worked fine, and it was nice to have access to Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu on the main living room TV. Very nice, well-appointed kitchen with plenty of storage space for your food items. An added bonus is a great backyard with easy walking distance through New Brighton State Park campground to the beach. We are return customers who will continue to return as long as the property is available for rent!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved our stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Such a beautiful location and home. Our family had the best time here! The beautiful backyard and the close proximity to the beach made for the best of both Santa Cruz worlds, nature and ocean. We can't wait to come back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great time as always

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Been visiting this property 4 years now for our family vacation never disappoints.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Pot Belly review

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location. Property has everything a family needs. I would suggest an upgrade to the Mattresses for all rooms, they are sub par at best.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pot Belly Beach House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We used Pot Belly to entertain about 20 people for a Friday and Saturday night dinner party. The house worked out perfect for this. Six of us stayed there the two nights. Lisa and the girls at Bailey Properties were very accommodating, professional and pleasant to do business with. I would definitely rent again if the need arises.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

2023 fall vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely girls trip staying at the pot belly beach house. Loved the open layout of the home, nice furnishings and nice outdoor spaces. We were surprised how convenient it was to things we typically do there, Mariannes ice cream, great restaurants and groceries, farmers market at cabrillo, etc. Walked to the beach, but ended up driving to the state park most days taking our wagon and found the beach to be awesome and uncrowded. Walked in he campground and to capitola also. Can't wait to visit again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pine Tree House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Although the house is in an out of the way location and the back yard is a bit long in the tooth it's still a nice place to stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Located in the heart of solitude.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I really enjoyed everything 875 Pine tree had to offer. Clean, spacious, comfortable & peaceful. We enjoyed sitting in the backyard during the morning, watching the coastal fog sifting through the eucalyptus & redwood trees. It's a quiet wooded neighborhood, not a loud party like atmosphere, if you need peace and rest, this is the place. My only concern was the dog hair on the floors, might not be favorable for allergy sufferers.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is beautiful - spacious, fully equipped, and in the most serene location. You won't regret booking this house!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home!

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