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Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
La Selva Beach, CA
  • Manresa State Beach
    2 min drive
  • Beer Can Beach
    2 min drive
  • La Selva Beach
    9 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    42 min drive

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About the area

Watsonville

When you stay at this vacation home in Watsonville, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Manresa State Beach and Beer Can Beach. .This vacation home is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Monterey Bay and 10.2 mi (16.3 km) from Capitola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Manresa State Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • La Selva Beach - 9 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sunset State Beach - 18 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 21 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Capitola Beach - 26 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Gilroy Station - 39 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Imura Japanese Restaur - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beer Mule - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Corralitos Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+

Home is located in the very desirable Sand Dollar Beach community; away from the bar scene. This is the perfect spot for families or a romantic getaway. You will be less than 200 paces to sand and surf down our paved and gently sloping community beach access footpath.

The home is a real gem; remodeled in 2018 and located just 6 houses from sand and surf. Beautiful high vaulted ceilings, magnificent giant fireplace and over 2,100 square feet of living space. You will love how bright and airy this home is; providing both large open spaces, as well as cozy nooks for private reading and relaxing.

The reverse floor-plan, provides views of the ocean from kitchen, family room and master bedroom. A second 'bonus' area located downstairs provides a great escape for the children or peaceful relaxation spot.

In addition, a spacious outdoor deck is a great place to relax, enjoy a fine meal at the outdoor dining table, take in the ocean view or simply enjoy the ocean's breeze.


The home is stocked with the latest amenities and kitchen necessities. This lovely home is very spacious, comfortably sleeps 9. (one king, one queen, two twins, one full futon, plus a single roll-a-way bed)
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Sand Dollar Beach community is located 10 minutes from Santa Cruz and 20 minutes from Monterey. It is part of California's Manresa State Beach Coastline, close to world famous Seascape Resort, just North of Pajaro Dunes .

Sorry, No Pets, No Smoking
Santa Cruz County TOT Certificate #CO00028
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, books, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include games, a video library, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Joe

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table football
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2100 sq ft (195 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

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
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
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 is also known as

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Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+ Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 226 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Place
The house was very nice and relaxing. It was the perfect size for my family and I. We enjoyed being close to the beach and it was quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
Enjoyed the property, the traffic wasn't fun. We wanted to check out the colleges in the area with our granddaughter. She had a wonderful time so it was worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bil K., Middleton,Wi.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family stay
The house was clean and had everything we needed for our 4 day stay. A short walk to beach included a steep grade and a 50 step stair. Quiet neighborhood, deck with ocean view, comfortable bed, spacious main bedroom on upper floor.Enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Melba H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Difficult beach access
Loved the house and amenities. Foos ball and pac man kept the kids entertained and the open upstairs area has multiple seating areas. Getting to the beach was not as expected. It’s very steep stairs or walkway. Anyone with any kind of walking impairment couldn’t get to the beach. But once you’re there it’s is a great beach with fire pits and lots of sandy area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

joann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious; great veiws!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach getaway
Great gathering place for family weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
What a wonderful place for a girls weekend! We have been friends for over 40 years. The property was spotless, very comfortable, beautiful view and easy walk to beach. Would love to come back again. The drip coffee pot was not working well. The keruig was perfect. Plenty of dishes and pots and pans to make excellent meals. Joe was very responsive to questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Beach
Our girls trip was a huge success! We enjoyed the beach access and the long stretch of walkable sand. The kitchen is well equipped with everything we needed to cook for a group. This house is close enough to Santa Cruz and Capitola for day trips or a nice dinner out. I recommend this house for groups of 6 or less.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Everything was as advertised and was just lovely. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful La Selva Beach Getaway
Wonderful home in La Selva with scenic ocean views! Comfortable and close to the beach and neighboring cities. Fully furnished and appointed for a wiry free stay. Property owners were very accommodating to our early arrival request. Great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Loved listening to the sounds of the ocean in the comfort of this home. It's a little walk down to the beach, albeit hilly, but not too difficult for the young at heart. If you need to drive older ones, it's only 5 min or less to the other beach access. Very relaxing time!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The absolute best home we have ever stayed in because of the host!
Joe is the kindest, most communicative and patient host we have ever come across. The check in process was perfect as he put on the outside lights due to our flights being delayed several hours. The home was well equipped with food, beach supplies, and hygiene essentials. He also provided quick flexibility for checking out later than the usual time and responding almost instantly. He’s a true mensch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angeline P., Sacramento, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
Great location! Great stay! We had a wonderful time at the property! The house had everything we needed! 2 min walk to an essentially private beach at La Selva beach which we loved! Clean! Open, bright living room area. 45 min to the Monterey bay aquarium. 15-20 min to Capitola. Easy communication with the manager. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place!
This place was much closer to beach than we expected. It was such an amazing time with our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

claire m.

Liked: Cleanliness
La Selva
Loved our stay here. Beautiful deck with a view of the water from afar. Very well equipped kitchen. The photos don’t do it justice. It was wonderful to fall asleep to the sound of the ocean and a short walk to the beach each day. Lovely home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laynie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Escape
The house perfect, the neighborhood was very quiet and you can hear the ocean while relaxing in the living room. You are within in minutes of an abundance of activities and restaurants. We will be visiting again soon. I recommend a visit to the Apple Cafe delicious food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house!
Very clean, great view of the ocean. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful neighborhood
Neighbors were friendly, neighborhood was quiet and it was a short walk to beach and park.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Stay
We stayed here for a belayed family Easter trip with our family and had an amazing time. The house was very clean and spacious for everyone to enjoy. The second floor patio has beautiful views of the ocean and the beach is a short walk down a steep street and set of stairs. The kids loved walking on the beach in the mornings and looking for shells, which were plentiful. The location is a little further from shops/restaurants but makes up for it by its proximity to the beach. Overall it was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracee H., Granite Bay CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Our third time visiting
We love this house like a second home. We have two families - both with two adults and two girls. It is comfortable and peaceful. The owners have been great and we will continue to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
The house was perfect for our family. Everything worked and looked as we expected. View is better than we expected, and the short walk to the beach provided great views of the water. We’d stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanner S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyable stay
The location is amazing - a short walk to the beach and to nature trails. The home is very cozy, with good ameneties and a great view. Great option for a family and plenty of kitchen supplies to cook at the house. The check-in and check-out process was very smooth and the host responded quickly. Would recommend this VRBO to anyone looking to stay in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, classy, and comfortable
See title. Beach access is a nice walk down the path.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B., PLEASANTON

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Had a wonderful, 2 night stay with 3 friends. Clean home, quiet neighborhood, great location, well stocked and great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzy T., Nevada city

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect timing at Sand dollar!
Joe’s communication was excellent. I would most definitely stay at Sand Dollar again. We had a great time! The grandchildren wanted to stay longer shedding some tear’s because they didn’t want to leave. The house was fully stocked with all amenities . We enjoyed the short walk to the beach only minutes away very private.The girls played in the waves and loved looking for sand dollars. Hope to stay at Sand Dollar again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022