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

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8195 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

La Selva Beach, CA

Manresa State Beach2 min drive
La Selva Beach6 min drive
Sunset State Beach10 min drive
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Primary Bed

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bath, Jack and Jill layout

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half bath downstairs

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

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

Property manager

Joe

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, 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 Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

La Selva Beach, CA

What's nearby

Manresa State Beach - 2 min drive
La Selva Beach - 6 min drive
Sunset State Beach - 10 min drive
Rio Del Mar Beach - 15 min drive
Capitola Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Beer Mule - 9 min drive
Jack In The Box - 9 min drive
Panda Express - 10 min drive
Starbucks - 9 min drive
Subway - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+ located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Manresa State Beach and Beer Can Beach. La Selva Beach is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jodi D.

3 Jan 2024

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

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.

29 Dec 2023

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

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.

4 Sept 2023

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

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.

12 Aug 2023

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

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.

29 July 2023

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Joe

Why they chose this property

We love this home because it is open and filled with sunshine. In addition, the beach is family friendly; it is never crowded and allows for walking miles in both directions and/or playing in the ocean. We also believe this is the best location along the coast because it provides easy access to both Santa Cruz City and the Monterey/Carmel area.