We had a great time here with a bunch of friends from the bay area. Really enjoyed this trip to Aptos. This was an amazing beach home with all the amenities you could possible wish for. The balcony with the ocean view was the best. The weather was absolutely perfect. Don't use the beach at the closest point to the beach house as there is a really smelly "nature reserve" shipwreck anchored there - go further up and you will avoid that problem. Also there are shops within walking distance including a really big Safeways.