We stayed here for a few months and it’s been a dream. First of all, the house has a prime location. It’s an incredibly short walk from the beach, and most of that walk is alongside a very cute creek. The beach is huge - and in one direction you can walk to Capitola (in low tide, of course, unless you’re okay with getting wet). There’s a bunch of wildlife there as well - we saw a seal and her baby, dolphins, plenty of birds, and even a feeding frenzy - all just five minutes from the house. There’s also great nearby surfing for all levels - Capitola and Pleasure Point are both a short drive away. And if you want a change of scenery - the Forest of Nisene Marks is right by Aptos and offers some stunning hikes amongst redwoods. There’s a delicious ice cream spot (Marianne’s) and some good beer (Parish Publick House, Discretion) in the area as well.
Location aside, the house itself is cozy, clean, and charmingly decorated with an ocean theme. It even comes stocked with boogie boards, skim boards, and beach toys! It’s surrounded by beautiful plants, and has a great outdoor patio for breakfast and lunch. There’s an outdoor shower (with warm water!) that made post-beach rinses very pleasant. The kitchen is well-stocked with cooking appliances - we’ve cooked many delicious meals here over the course of months without any issues. There’s a fantastic central vacuum system that makes cleaning quick and easy. There’s ample parking in front of the house, for you and visitors. For indoor entertainment, the house has a chromecast and a great selection of books, some about the history of Aptos. Most importantly, you can tell that the owners love and care about this house and really want you to enjoy your stay there.
Scott was incredibly helpful and friendly - he answered all my numerous questions promptly and extensively. We had an issue with the wifi when we first moved in, and his tech-savvy son Eric came over the next day and switched out the modem/router and worked with comcast to resolve it.
You may strongly consider moving to Aptos after your stay :)