Pot Belly Beach House
About this house rental
Permit 181587 Paradise awaits! This awesome unique home 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.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
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Reasons to book
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Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(21 Reviews)
5.0
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.
5.0
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
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
1.0
Bailey Property Mgmt called and told us property owner cancelled our reservation 48 hrs in advance of heading out there because a piece of the fence was down and a branch fell on the roof. The owner called them in a rush as he was heading into a conference and said he was too rushed to give more detailed info. Bailey Property Mgmt only had one other property available which backed up to a cliff, which, given current rainfall, has left cliffs unstable and did not feel this was a safe place to stay. Left us panicked and scrambling to come up with an alternative. VERY stressful two days. Drove by when we were out there and appeared there was nothing wrong with the roof. Was really looking forward to trying this property out, but when your entire trip is riding on having the vacation rental secured and they cancel last minute, it leaves the renter in a very bad spot. Another thing I learned through this experience is that trip insurance does NOT cover owner cancellation!
4.0
Beautiful house but not suitable for 8 people unless you have small children Unable to use the Bbq as it was very dirty.
5.0
Because we had extended family who lived in the area come over and have dinner with us the backyard set up was excellent
4.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
Not one complaint. Thanks!
5.0
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!
5.0
Great Home!
Not one complaint. Thanks!
5.0
We had 7 adults. The space was perfect, the yard is gorgeous, jacuzzi was nice. It was perfect.
5.0
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.
5.0
Great Vacation
We had 7 adults. The space was perfect, the yard is gorgeous, jacuzzi was nice. It was perfect.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
3.0
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.
3.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
3.0
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.
3.0
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.
4.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Aptos?
The average price for a rental in Aptos is £239 per night. This rental is £153 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Pot Belly Beach House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Pot Belly Beach House pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Pot Belly Beach House?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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