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Natural Bridges BIG Beach House walk to cafes, bars, food, & BEACH

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun loungers
Beach nearby, sun loungers
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Natural Bridges BIG Beach House walk to cafes, bars, food, & BEACH

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Before booking, you can ask the Owner a Question by clicking on the text under the blue Book NOW button.

Located on the beautiful Westside in Santa Cruz, across the street from Natural Bridges State Beach Park, 1 1/2 blocks to the Natural Bridges State Beach and scenic West Cliff Drive promenade. Close to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Wharf, downtown Santa Cruz, University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC), and prime surfing spots at Cowell's Beach, Mitchell's Cove, Pleasure Point, and Steamer Lane. Walk to the gourmet market on Swift Street, where you'll find winery tasting rooms, yoga studios, coffee shops, New Leaf Market (a mini-Whole Foods), and plenty of restaurants. The family-friendly house is perfect for multi-generational travel.

GATEWAY LOCATION FOR THE BAY AREA!
The property is conveniently located less than an hour and a half from the Bay Area's major cities and airports. Downtown San Jose and the San Jose Airport are approximately 30 minutes away. The San Francisco Airport is 60 minutes away, as are Carmel, Monterey, and Pebble Beach. Downtown San Francisco is 80 minutes away, and you can easily reach Sonoma and Napa wine country in about two hours.

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YOU WILL 'SHORE' LOVE OUR FAMILY BEACH HOUSE!

Our 2,100-square-foot home caters to families. We have everything you might need for kids (including a high chair, booster chair, and more) or a day at Natural Bridges Beach with your family (including sand toys, umbrellas, cooler, beach chairs, a beach wagon for all your stuff, and more), which is only a block and a half away and has seasonal lifeguards.

More importantly, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, we have the perfect setup for a large family traveling with their nanny or other caretaker. On the first floor, you'll find the main living areas, including one bedroom with a queen-size bed and a bathroom with a shower. The downstairs has a spacious dining room, which can seat up to eight people. A large living room is adjacent to the dining room, and a comfortable family room is off of the kitchen. The downstairs has tile and luxury vinyl plank floors.

Upstairs, the two kids' bedrooms are in the front of the house and share a bathroom. One of the kids' bedrooms has a single twin bed with a trundle twin bed, and the other has a queen-size bed. The master bedroom is located down the hall at the back of the house, and it boasts a king-size bed, a flatscreen TV, a huge soaking tub, and plenty of storage.

The backyard is another highlight of the home. It has an outdoor living area with a gazebo, patio furniture (for both adults and kids), and a shower with warm water that you can use to rinse off after a day at the beach. The outdoor living area gets the perfect mix of sun and shade, and it's a great place to kick back on the weekends or at the end of a long day. The kids can also play in the backyard while you watch from the family room, dining room, or kitchen. The property is located on a safe and quiet cul-de-sac.

As mentioned, our beach house is only a block and a half from Natural Bridges State Beach, near scenic West Cliff Drive (great for long walks by the ocean!) and the UCSC Seymour Long Marine Lab. You can easily walk to Swift Street, where you'll find winery tasting rooms, yoga studios, New Leaf Market (a mini-Whole Foods), and plenty of restaurants. If you'd like to venture further, the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Wharf is approximately two miles away.
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** A separate signed vacation rental agreement and a copy of a government-issued ID are required 36 hours after booking on VRBO/Homeaway. Absolutely, no refunds are given for cancellations and early check-outs.

The monthly rental rate includes a $550 allowance for utilities, including gas, electric, garbage, water, and internet. Guest are responsible for any overages over the allowance.**

The maximum occupancy for overnight and day visitors is 10 people, including children. VRBO and the owner charge an additional fee for the 9th and 10th persons. Please note that we do not allow large parties or weddings at our home. Santa Cruz City has a strictly enforced noise ordinance from 10 pm to 8 am.

Our local host lives in the neighborhood. She contacts guests 48 hours before check-in and on the day of check-in. She can answer any questions and provide local recommendations during your stay.

The City of Santa Cruz has issued a Short-Term Rental Permit (STRP) STR18-0119 and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Certificate 001095 for this property. A TOT of 14% is collected and remitted to the City of Santa Cruz for rentals less than 30 nights.

**This is a pet and smoke-free home. Please no visiting pets. **

Keywords: Beach House, Santa Cruz, West Cliff, Beach, Natural Bridges, Surf, Surfing, UCSC, Westside, west side, Cowell's Beach, Lighthouse, boardwalk, Long Marine Lab, Hwy 1, Kids, Family, University of California Santa Cruz, Beach home, vacation rental, beach house, Walk to Natural Bridges Beach & cafes **30 DAY Min** **BEACH and TEACH, WFH**.

Property manager

Susan Loop

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Kitchen island
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2100 sq ft (195 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There is tons of kids gear as outlined in listing.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Beach house is surrounded by owner occupied homes.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STR18-0119

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Walk to Natural Bridges Beach Cafes 30 DAY Min Family Friendly
Beach Holidays Xmas 11/10/20 1/2/21 30 DAY Min Beach Teach WFH

About the neighborhood

Map
Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Natural Bridges State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Ocean Street - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Parish Publick House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Humble Sea Brewing Co. - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Natural Bridges BIG Beach House walk to cafes, bars, food, & BEACH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Natural Bridges BIG Beach House walk to cafes, bars, food, & BEACH?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Natural Bridges BIG Beach House walk to cafes, bars, food, & BEACH?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Natural Bridges BIG Beach House walk to cafes, bars, food, & BEACH located?

This family-friendly Santa Cruz vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Natural Bridges State Park, 2222 Beach, and Natural Bridges State Beach. Monterey Bay is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Natural Bridges BIG Beach House walk to cafes, bars, food, & BEACH Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place
Family fit nice in this large home. Landlord and host great at communicating via text. Wonderful to be able to walk to Natural Bridge Beach. Sand toys, chairs and wagon made getting to beach easy and enjoyable. Grandkids liked running around back yard and adults liked relaxing on patio chairs as we enjoyed their giggles. Sleeping accommodations fit our needs perfect with the 4 bedrooms. Travel a lot all over and stay in VBRO’s and this home was well stocked with all needed items and extras which we appreciated. Overall, a great place to stay in Santa Cruz!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebrating graduation
I can’t say how much a pleasure it was to stay and celebrate my sons graduation from UCSC. The host was so accommodating and pleasant. Highly recommend staying and would definitely stay again if the opportunity presented itself.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Property is just as described, great location, clean, everything you need at your fingertips. I really appreciated the extra attention to details like beach toys (slam ball, frisbees, etc.).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Santa Cruz Getaway
Nice family accommodations in a great location.

10/10 Excellent

Kurt J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay, great location, highly recommended.
A great location by the beach is West Santa Cruz. Walking distance to the beach. Large home with the capacity to accommodate up to 8 guests. We will be booking there again soon. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Susan could not be a better host! So thorough and helpful. The home was clean and we liked the location. There are beach accessories to use and many great suggestions for things to do. We loved our stay!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at beachhouse
We rented the house for a family vacation. The house was very comfortable and accommodated our family perfectly.

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Best SC house so far
This was our fifth summer renting a home in Santa Cruz, and this house was our best experience so far. The owners are incredibly helpful and friendly. They checked in with us on our day of arrival to make sure we were able to access the home and to see if we needed anything or had any questions. They had a welcome basket waiting for us with all kinds of wonderful goodies for adults and kids. Wine, beach bag, beach ball, bubbles, etc. This is a thoughtfully stocked home. There is soap, plastic bags, foil, paper towels, spices, a Keurig coffee machine and coffee - plus many other kitchen necessities. The laundry and bathrooms have necessary items as well. This is such a refreshing change form the houses that only provide salt and pepper, and the bare minimum. In the garage the owners have thoughtfully provided beach chairs, umbrellas, sand toys, a wagon and much more. The outside shower is wonderful, and there are many nice places to sit and relax, both in the front and backyard. The house is large and roomy with 2 separate living room areas, great for a mixture of kids and adults. 4 bedrooms and 3 baths accommodate larger groups nicely. The master bedroom is huge. Natural Bridges beach is less than a 5 minute walk. Parking is easy. Definitely a terrific experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018