San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
53 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
living room
1 Double Futon
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Oceanview Bungalow With Hot Tub - Walk To Beach - Pet Friendly
This Beach Bungalow was pleasantly remodeled and provides a spacious and relaxing retreat for your Santa Cruz getaway. 2 Bedrooms with king size beds and 2 bathrooms. Savor breakfast and complimentary Keurig coffee on the deck overlooking majestic Monterey Bay Views. Sunbath on the deck and BBQ lunch or spend your day on Seacliff State beach with public bathrooms. Only a five minute walk down the Beach Gate trail. Go exploring to the surrounding beach side towns, restaurants and antique shops.. The chef's kitchen provides all the necessary equipment to prepare a gourmet meal, or take advantage of the built-in outdoor gas BBQ. If you don't feel like cooking the bungalow is within walking distance of great local restaurants, and a short drive to the resort towns of Capitola and Santa Cruz. In the cool evenings relax on the back lanai or enjoy your private hot tub.
Property manager
Sid Rampy
Premier Host
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Well behaved dogs only please max 2 dogs 75 lbs
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
To finalize reservation, I will send you the rental and dog agreement for you to sign and send back within 1 week
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
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
Aptos
Located in Aptos, this holiday home is near theme parks. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Aptos, CA
What's nearby
Seacliff State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Rio Del Mar Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Seascape Golf Club - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
Capitola Beach - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
Capitola Wharf - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
Getting around
San Martin Caltrain Station - 45 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 2 min drive
Marianne's Ice Cream - 4 min walk
The Hideout - 3 min drive
Peet's Coffee and Tea - 14 min walk
Erik's DeliCafe - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Oceanview Bungalow With Hot Tub - Walk To Beach - Pet Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Oceanview Bungalow With Hot Tub - Walk To Beach - Pet Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Oceanview Bungalow With Hot Tub - Walk To Beach - Pet Friendly?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Oceanview Bungalow With Hot Tub - Walk To Beach - Pet Friendly located?
Situated in Aptos, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Seacliff State Beach, Aptos History Museum and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. Rio Del Mar Beach and Cabrillo College are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Loved this house! Perfect for 4 people. Fantastic location. You can see and hear the ocean. Added plus’s, the deck out front, totally fenced in yard and hot tub. We will definitely book again.
The home was perfect in every regard. The kitchen was well furnished with everything we needed. The beds were comfortable. The interior was decorated with sailing ships in every room. Our 4 y/o grandson was amazed! We greatly enjoyed playing chess on the board with over-sized pieces.
This is not my 1st stay at Sid's house and as usual the house was very clean and tidy. The house is well stocked and the views off the front porch were beautiful and peaceful.
The house was in a great location. The views are spectacular! Everything about the property was top notch. I look forward to returning on next stay at the beach. Thanks Sid!
We all loved our stay! The house was perfect for the 6 of us (4 adults, 3 yr old & a 16 month old). It’s an easy walk down the trail to the beach, the front deck was a welcome sunny spot for afternoon chats and the back yard and hot tub were a welcomed and lovely bonus at the end of the day. The hosts were easily reached, check in and out were simple. The perfect beach getaway! We highly recommend it!
I came to the area for work and bright my family along. It was wonderful to stay at the house! We watched whales feeding for hours one morning and walked to ice cream everyday!
My husband and I loved our stay! The home had everything we needed. Water views, beautiful backyard and quick walk to beach make this a perfect vacation rental!
Cathy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
Shirley S.
27 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Bumbled Beach Bungalow
Great location! A few minutes walk and you're at the beach! You can see and hear the ocean from the house, very nice. However, it smelled musty upon arrival. All doors and windows had to be opened, air freshener sprayed. It does not sleep 6! The sofabed was very uncomfortable to sit on and inadequate for sleeping. You sank into the sofa and could feel the bed springs from underneath. We were 3 adult women, two of which had to bunk together. The hottub was extremely overpowering with chemicals! The jets could not be turned on because they created a toxic cloud that made us choke! The water overflowed out of the tub when getting in, as if whomever serviced it spilled an entire bottle of chemicals and tried to dilute it by filling it up with water. Afterwards, two showers were not effective to remove the chemicals from our bodies. Not usable for the rest of our stay! The master shower's water flow was really low and took forever to warm up. That made it more difficult to get the hottub chemicals cleaned off. Communications with the host were good until informed of the hottub situation, then no response at all!
The house was totally nice and very clean. We are a family of 4 with 2 college aged kids. We also brought our dog and it was a Perfect setup. Great location right above Seacliff beach and walking distance to shops and food. Backyard jacuzzi with outdoor shower was a nice plus! Highly recommend!
My family (two teens, my husband, dog and I) had a great stay at the Beach Bungalow in Aptos.
Property is super cute and clean. Close to restaurants, cafes and shops.
Quick walk to the Beach.
Water in the bathroom shower took a LONG time to get hot, but the hot tub was amazing and had a nice outdoor shower.
Great communication with owner prior to our stay. Cottage looks even better in person. Very clean and spacious, hear the waves breaking from the front deck. Short quick walk to beach and town. Three tv’s, plenty of towels, TP, cleaning products and spices if you choose to cook, although owner had great restaurant recommendations.
Would definitely stay again. 😀
We had a great time enjoying out getaway from the heat
The accommodations were perfect for us and our senior dog
Our dog was able to walk up the 5 steps on the porch and we took her out through the back patio 2 steps. Sea glass hunting was its finest with the appearance of rock piles on Seacliff Beach. The neighborhood is quiet and we felt very safe. We hope to stay again in the future
Great location and nice neighborhood. The place had everything you need. The sofa bed- meh. And on Tues am the gardner came into back yard, 8am with yard blower,,,, my door was open. But the front deck was my favorite place! I would come again.
The place was nice and cozy and had a lovely beach casual feel to it. The front deck with ocean view was a perfect spot to hangout with a small group and barbecue.
Me, my husband, our 4 month old daughter and my parents stayed and we all loved it. We’d love to come back sometime.
We brought a Pack n Play for our 4 month old to sleep in, which fit in front of the dresser by the French doors. It worked nicely for us as we did not need to use the dresser.
The back yard is also very nice and inviting.
Sid was easy to communicate with and provided all the info we needed for a wonderful stay.
Cobie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Micheal M.
8 Oct, 2018
Perfect!
We loved this place! While the ocean view is partially obscured by the houses across the street you can hear the waves crashing and see from Moss Landing to Capitola. We were in town for my sister's wedding and had our two dogs and another couple traveling with us. The weather was the perfect Indian Summer expected in this area in the Fall! We had a lovely walk down the trail/steps to the beach with our dogs...if you are up to it this is a definite MUST! We had 8 for dinner one night and found the kitchen nicely stocked with everything we needed for the meal's preparation (with the exception of maybe olive oil) and the BBQ on the patio was perfect! I am also a fan of stoves with gas cook tops and open kitchen/livingroom floor plans and this place just felt like home the minute we walked in the front door! The front deck was MUCH nicer that the photos depict and was just perfect for our morning coffee (so nice to have coffee and Keurig maker provided). With the lovely weather we also found ourselves enjoying our evening cocktails and dinners out on the front deck! The beds and pillows were VERY comfortable (which I have found not always to be the case with VRBO rentals). The photos don't do the living room justice either as we found the seating to be ample and quite comfortable! The back yard was perfect for our dogs, and while surrounded closely by neighbors on all sides, feels secluded with the beautiful landscaping. The bamboo just needs to grow a bit taller to block the one deck that looks down into the back yard (we were fortunate that no one was ever on that deck so we didn't feel any intrusion when we were in the back yard). We enjoyed the jacuzzi in the morning as well and having the outdoor shower right next to it was quite convenient. We would absolutely recommend this lovely home and will definitely stay here again!
I’ve stayed at many vacation rentals, and this is one of the best. It’s one of the best because of the details. It’s well kept, and well appointed. And as a cherry on top, you can walk to the beach in 5-7 minutes. Highly recommended.
Beautiful property with everything we needed. Plenty of room for my family to visit. Very close, easy walk to beach and shopping. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Allison V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Sid Rampy
My Mom always wanted a beach home. She wanted to hear the waves breaking on the sand and feel the cool breeze on warm days. In 1989 she found her perfect Beach Bungalow but Dad said is was too much money. She wanted to share it with her new granddaughter from son #1 and I son #2 was going to get married. So I said I will buy half and our Beach Bungalow came to be. Many good times and memories. The 3 Grandkids are 21+ years and doing their thing. Dad passed in 2010 and Mom 88+ is in her own world. My Wife Angel, and I Sid, love to spend time at the beach and love sharing the Beach Home with others.
Why they chose this property
Beautiful Ocean views from the front deck. Artistically built Bungalow. Romantic master bedroom with private back deck and hot tub.
What makes this property unique
Front Deck Ocean View, Breakfast, lunch, entertain, relax with Red Sunsets, move indoors to the great room and dining room with large picture windows for your ocean views, music, TV , dinner, and when you really want to indulge take a great soak in your hot tub.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests