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Westside 3 BR + loft Overlooks Natural Bridges Beach. Great for Families!

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See and hear the ocean while relaxing on the deck.
Front yard with lush landscaping
Lounge on our comfy couches and enjoy the view of the ocean.
Enjoy the new kitchen and appliances, fully stocked
Light and airy master bedroom.  Fall asleep to the sound of the surf.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8153.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Natural Bridges State Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Westside 3 BR + loft Overlooks Natural Bridges Beach. Great for Families!

Spend some time at our beautiful beach house overlooking Natural Bridges State Park. Hear the surf and see the ocean through the trees from the living room and the expansive deck. Drift into sleep listening to the waves from your bedroom. Walk down the block to the beach, build a sand castle, and play in the waves. Stroll down West Cliff and watch the surf crash against the cliffs. The house is also a short walk to Swift Street Courtyard, home to Kelly’s French Bakery, the Cellar Door Café, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing, and multiple wine tasting rooms, including Bonny Doone, Copious Winery, and Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard. This newly remodeled beach house comes complete with flat panel TV's in the living room and separate kids' zone, Cable, DVD, and wireless Internet.

The house has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a sleeping loft. The upstairs living room has ample seating for enjoying the view, cozying up to the wood stove, or watching the flat screen TV. The spacious master bedroom is also upstairs, and overlooks the park. Two bedrooms and the 2nd bath are downstairs. The front downstairs bedroom is bright and sunny, with a queen bed. The downstairs back bedroom is very large (25x12). It has a queen bed, and a sitting area with another flat screen TV and a futon couch which folds out to a full size bed. The room also has a loft with two twin beds. It’s a perfect spot for a kids’ hang-out.

The house was completely renovated during the spring of 2011. The kitchen and both baths were stripped to the studs and remodeled, with all new appliances. All doors, carpets, and floors were replaced. Everything has been newly painted in 2020. The furnishings are also new, and the kitchen is fully stocked with plates, pans, utensils and serving pieces. We have a gas grill on the deck, and seating for 8. We added a patio in the back yard in 2012 with a fire pit that's perfect for roasting marsh mellows. The house is also equipped with wireless.

We have lots of toys as well: several adult size cruiser bikes in the garage, 4+ boogie boards, and 6 beach chairs, all for your use. Rental also includes bath towels, sheets, and beach towels (8). The kids will love making s’mores in the fire pit in the back yard. The boardwalk and downtown Santa Cruz are three miles away, an easy bike ride along West Cliff. The house is a perfect location for exploring Santa Cruz, Capitola and Aptos. Other great day-trips include the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the shops of Carmel. Come, relax and enjoy!


Keywords: House, Ocean View, Deck with Great View, Westside, sleeps 8, walk to beach, across street from Natural Bridges State Park, near Swift Street Courtyard, 3 miles to Boardwalk, downtown Santa Cruz

Property manager

Bruce Ramstad
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Natural Bridges State Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Parish Publick House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Humble Sea Brewing Co. - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Westside 3 BR + loft Overlooks Natural Bridges Beach. Great for Families! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Westside 3 BR + loft Overlooks Natural Bridges Beach. Great for Families!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Westside 3 BR + loft Overlooks Natural Bridges Beach. Great for Families!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Westside 3 BR + loft Overlooks Natural Bridges Beach. Great for Families! located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from 2222 Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Natural Bridges State Beach and Natural Bridges State Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 154 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcia C.

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

Fabulous

Fabulous location, fabulous property, and the best equipped kitchen I've found in a VRBO property. Unfortunately it rained durning our stay so we could not take advantage of the great deck and yard.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

Wonderful House and Great Location

This house was perfect in every way. The kitchen was more than adequately stocked with everything we needed and had beautiful counters and very nice appliances. The entire home was clean and comfortable. My ten-year-old grandson loved having his own space in the loft where, in his words, he could “chill out.” The futon couch in one of the bedrooms turned into a bed which was perfect for the three-year-old, as his parents could sleep in the queen bed in the same room. The bedroom upstairs in the main living area was just far enough away that we, the grandparents, weren’t disturbed by the children when they woke up early. Nice touches were a wagon full of beach toys, games under the living room coffee table, and a lovely deck from which we could see the ocean and hear the waves. The location couldn’t have been better. We strolled along West Cliff Drive, walked to Natural Bridges State Park where we played on the beach and hiked some of the trails. Wilder Ranch was about five minutes away with additional trails. Restaurants and coffee houses were easily accessible. The host responded immediately to my questions and offered suggestions. He was wonderful! Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clayton H.

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

Perfect pairing of comfort and location

This is our 2nd time staying in this house, and it's been wonderful each time. It's a very nice space for a group of 7 of us, and the proximity to Natural Bridges SP and West Cliff Drive make it perfect for getting down to the beach and long walks along the coast. We spent the evening out on the front deck listening to the owl calls from across the street in the state park. Would recommend this place to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

pamela B.

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

Great house and location

Ironman 70.3
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip L.

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

Santa Cruz Vacation

The home really handled our family needs for a wonderful vacation. Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee D.

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

What a perfect weekend

We want to book again for next year! The location of this house is perfect. And the house had everything we needed. The loft was a little bit scary for my wild 2 year old grandson. But next year he will be better. We all had a perfect weekend !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha S.

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

Three Generations and We All Loved It

The layout of the house was perfect for our group. The deck and backyard provided extra places to hang out. The children loved the games and toys provided. The short walk to the beach gave us easy access to a lovely place for the children to play and the adults to appreciate the natural beauty of the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

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

Great place for a Santa Cruz vacation

This house has it all. Natural Bridges beach across the street, bicycles and beach stuff in the garage, fire pit in the back yard, deck, grill, beautiful sunsets. A perfect base camp for all-day excursions. Also a perfect place if you just want to hang around the house. The host is very responsive and takes good care of the place. Could not ask for more.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kacie N.

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

Great Owner Beautiful Property

Bruce was an amazing host we called him a few times with questions and he was super helpful and quick to respond. The house was beautiful and as advertised. Unrelated to the quality of our host, our toddler had a an accident and ended up needing to go to the emergency room by ambulance and the quality of nurses and doctors at Dominican Hospital was amazing they were super attentive and helpful. It’s comforting to know there is good medical care in the area. Highly recommend this rental, it’s in the perfect area and excellent quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

deanna h.

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

Recent stay

Perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine N.

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

Stayed for Ella's Wedding

This is a lovely, well appointed, clean, comfortable property in an awesome location. We truly enjoyed our stay! We came down for my niece's wedding. The property location was very handy for us for the entire time no matter what we had planned for the day. The property owner was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jen

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

Family getaway

We truly enjoyed our stay in Santa Cruz. The house is even better than described and has everything you would need for a beach get away. We enjoyed the deck, taking walks, bike rides and all the comforts. So much to do and see and it was wonderful to have such a great home to relax in and enjoy family time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ej S.

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

Wonderful location and accomodations

The description does not do the property justice! This is a fantastic neighborhood and everything you could want for a family vacation is available (bikes, helmets, boogie boards, etc). The property is very nice and clean. Host was very accommodating and available. Might be one of the best vacations we have ever had!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

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

Beautiful home

Attended a baby shower, stayed with family and throughly enjoyed our stay. House was exactly as shown in pictures. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

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

Wedding Prep

OMG, what a beautiful place to prepare for our daughter's big day, yes, wedding. Could not ask for a more pretext place. Our host is wonderful, and responsive. 5 Star.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

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

Fantastic house by the beach

This is a great place for families by Natural Bridges state park. Well maintained and cared for property. The owner provided use of the beach cart, bicycles, boogie boards etc. We definitely want to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Fantastic home!

Wonderful house, located about one block to the beach and a great walking trail. The house has a well-organized kitchen with all the basics, great living space with enough living room seating for 7-8 adults, spacious and comfortable bedrooms, serene decor, fantastic outdoor deck with table that seats 6-7 adults easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip L.

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

Many improvements

The home fit our purposes perfectly. We stayed at this home 9 years ago and they have made many improvements. We had a very nice time at this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S., Piedmont, CA

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

Nice house near a great beach

The house is clean, comfortable, and well-located in walking distance from Natural Bridges Beach. The ladder to the loft in one of the bedrooms is pretty steep so don’t count on using the loft for younger kids or adults with any mobility challenges. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley V.

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

Wonderful

Our stay was fabulous. There were nine of us so we were bursting at the seams, but there was room to sleep and plenty to spread out into during the day. We also utilized both outdoor spaces. The only downside, we could not hear the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G., Austin

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

Great beach house

Great place to stay near the beach. Everything was right there and the host is a real pro.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B., Sacramento, CA

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

Amazing Getaway

I stayed at Bruce's Beach House over my wedding weekend with my now husband and three of our close friends. We were so grateful to have such a comfortable retreat to come back to for some peace and quiet during the happy chaos of the weekend. Besides being an unbeatable location in Santa Cruz, the house is full of cozy touches and pretty much every amenity you could need. We hope to return in the future to celebrate our anniversary!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

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

Great House

House was clean and well organized with all the amenities you would need (soaps, shampoo, tissues, etc.). Location was a short walk to Natural Bridges beach and close to all of the new micro-breweries and restaurants popping up around West side Santa Cruz. Garage had many many beach amenities and several bikes that are able to be used. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

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

Birthday weekend

Enjoyed staying at the rental. But wished I had more time to enjoy the beach, bikes, patio deck and the fire pit in the back with this rental. I was so busy having a birthday celebration at DeLaveaga park that had little time to truly enjoy the rental. Will be back when I am just going to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Slug crossing

Good times
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bruce Ramstad

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Bruce is one of the few 2nd generation San Jose'ans you'll meet. He grew up in Willow Glen and went to Bellarmine and UC Santa Barbara. He works in the defense industry as a business analyst. Michaela grew up in Philadelphia and moved here to work for HP as a software engineer. Much of our courtship involved long walks along the beaches of the Monterey Bay. It worked, because we have been married since 1989. Our two children keep us busy, but we still love to hike, bike and swim together when we have time. The Westside is a perfect location for us!

Why they chose this property

We have dreamed of having a house on the beach in Santa Cruz since we met in 1985. We love strolling along West Cliff, hiking up to the University, biking up and down the coast, and swimming at Cowell's Beach. When we found a house where we could see and hear the ocean, we were hooked. We hope eventually to retire here.

What makes this property unique

Stroll down the street to West Cliff and Natural Bridges State Beach (across the street) and nearby Wilder Ranch State Park. Watch the butterflies when they return in the winter. Take advantage of the many restaurants along Mission Avenue, in downtown, or on the wharf. If you're in the mood to stay home and cook, both New Leaf and Safeway grocery stores are minutes away. You can dine on the deck overlooking the park and the ocean, and roast marsh mellows as night falls in the fire pit in the back yard. In the morning walk up to Kelly's Bakery for a scone and a latte.
Take the cruiser bikes along West Cliff, or the wharf. Cruise the boardwalk and ride the Big Dipper. Take the boogie boards down to the beach and ride the waves! Enjoy all that Santa Cruz has to offer.

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