Ocean View La Selva Beach Manresa State Beach Santa Cruz
The highlight of Holiday House is the view that you will enjoy from every room, and the very large deck set up for your relaxation, dining, whale watching, listening to bird song, and marveling at the sunset..followed by the twinkling lights of Santa Cruz up the shore. Easy access to Manresa State Beach. Surf, or watch the surfers, beach comb, fly a kite, surf cast: public access beach extends for more than 11 miles! Time spent indoors will be enhanced by the cozy living room, comfortable sofas and dining space, wall mounted 42" smart tv for movies and sports, and lots of books, games, and puzzles. Seriously cute and comfortable to visit, this house has a vintage modern vibe that is designed to be efficient, interesting, and welcoming. It was built in the 70's and features some original finishes and some newer. The 2 bedrooms (new carpet laid November 2021) are furnished with queen beds with new mattresses, bedding, and pillows (one bedroom has an additional twin with trundle bed) and the 1.5 baths are clean and well-appointed with plenty of higher quality towels and lighting. The kitchen is outfitted to cook 3 meals a day with virtually all the tools you expect, if you like that sort of thing! There is a washer and dryer on site, and a garage for your bikes or surfboards so you can unload and clean and lock 'em up.
Property manager
Lori Breen
Premier Host
Languages
English, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Watsonville
Located in Watsonville, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. 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 - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
La Selva Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Rio Del Mar Beach - 19 min drive - 10.0 km
Sunset State Beach - 20 min drive - 6.5 km
Capitola Beach - 24 min drive - 15.3 km
Getting around
Gilroy Station - 40 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Beer Mule - 10 min drive
Corralitos Brewing Company - 12 min drive
Jack in the Box - 9 min drive
Starbucks - 8 min drive
Applebee's Grill + Bar - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Ocean View La Selva Beach Manresa State Beach Santa Cruz pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Ocean View La Selva Beach Manresa State Beach Santa Cruz?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ocean View La Selva Beach Manresa State Beach Santa Cruz?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Ocean View La Selva Beach Manresa State Beach Santa Cruz located?
This family-friendly Watsonville holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Manresa State Beach and Beer Can Beach. La Selva Beach is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house was well equipped with kitchen and household items. It felt like a home. Beds were comfortable enough, and the host is very responsive.
Some drawbacks include lack of upkeep in the front/back lawn areas, insects inside the house (ants and spiders), and lack of air conditioning.
This house is a real gem! We enjoyed our stay so much! The house is beautifully furnished and very well equipped. We haven’t missed anything! Everything was comfortable from the beds to the terrace with ocean view. In the mornings when the fog is often in the bay, our teenage son and us enjoyed table tennis and later in the day, when usually the sun is coming out, we took the boogie board provided by the owners. The beach is only 10 min walk from the house. On our arrival we found a sweet welcome message. There were even beach towels for us to use. The owners thought of everything! Next time we bring our golf bags.
The Holiday House was exactly what we had hoped for. The home is very clean and well appointed. The beds were comfy and the deck was amazing. The deck has great ocean views and is a perfect morning coffee spot. Looking forward to renting again next year. Lori was great to work with.
Great location between Monterey and Santa Cruz. Walkable to a beautiful beach. Hosts have done a great job ensuring anything you may need is in the home.
Had such a great stay at the "Holiday House"! The place is in such a great location and so close to the beach! Spotless inside and had everything you could possibly need. Definitely will be our go to place when we go back to the area. Owner was so easy to communicate with too if you have any questions or concerns.
We returned to this lovely house and had another wonderful vacation. The house is perfect for a family and the beach is fantastic. We feel so lucky to have found this place.
Host was awesome, superb level of detail in her communications/recommendations. Very nice touches throughout the home. Best set of cookware I've seen in a vacation rental, as well as a nice outdoor grill that actually had propane (including a backup!) - a rare feat! The outdoor area has great views and really comfortable furniture. Quiet neighborhood too, which was nice. Absolutely would stay again!
We were visiting the Santa Cruz/Monterey area on a family vacation. The home was well stocked and comfortable. The owners reached out via text when we arrived to ensure that we were settled and were also responsive and easy to communicate with during our stay regarding a few questions that came up.
We had a great time staying there. I would definitely recommend it if you want peace and quiet, kinda close to the beach. The only drawback is if stairs bother you
A very nice house in a beautiful neighborhood. It isnt a long walk to the beach at all but pack lightly as the return trip is uphill. We had littles with us so a small challenge. 🙂 The home is fully stocked and very clean. Its an older home but cared for and loved. The decor is delightful and has the Cali beachy vibe. We were gifted with Ice cream cards from the host on arrival and used them on our last nights stay. The ice cream was AMAZING! What a nice thing to do and such a sweet surprise. I would definitely stay there again. Thank you for sharing your home.
It was a very lovely and cozy home in a very good and quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to the beach! It was the birthday of 2 of our boys and they love being so close to the beach! The place was clean and it was easy to reach Lori for questions! Since we came in late for iur check in it was a pleasant surprise to see fresh bread from Lori and the boys devoured it! Will defnitwly stay again!
5 minutes to beach. Great deck with bbq. Perfect for family of five. The bread the owner left makes the best grilled cheese.
Only suggestions would be to trim up the outside a bit, replace the ping pong table and fix the outside shower.
We had a great time in La Selva Beach: the house, the terrace and the beach walks make us a wonderful stay. An unexpected nice surprice have been the fresh flowers and the fresh bread at our arrival. We really enjoyed the relaxing time.
We had a great spring break visit. Had family staying up the road at the KOA and it was great to have our own place but be close. 15 minutes away from most tourist locations. House was clean and had everything we would need. Would stay again!
Great location between Monterey and Santa Cruz activities. Nice beach nearby. Quiet location and house had everything needed for cooking, cleaning clothes, and owners were easily available via text message
We loved it here so much last time that we returned to the property. Not only did we have an amazing time but we also found that Lori had acted on feedback from our last stay.
Comfy beds, great water pressure in the shower, walks to the beach that we had all to ourselves, stargazing from the balcony hammock, listening to waves all night... our daughter informed us that we need to move to this house. 🤣
This is a wonderful property that we were so happy to find this year! The beach was a short walk and pristine! We have been coming for years and never been happier with our beach location. We were even treated to humpback whales on our last morning, such a blessing! Owners were very kind and extremely prompt with any communication. We hope to visit this lovely home again!
This cute beach house is on a nice street, a short walk to the beach. You can see the ocean from the back deck. The house was well equipped with all the kitchen items, the beds were comfortable, and everything was clean. Lori, the host, even had a pretty vase of flowers, candy and a nice note welcoming us. We enjoyed our long weekend very much.
Perfect get away, perfect location , so comfy. Love the new chairs on the deck. So easy to communicate with owner, very welcoming with lovely touches. Would highly recommend .
This place was absolutely perfect for our needs! Lori has thought of everything and the welcoming touches for her guests (delicious bread!) were much appreciated.
Relaxing in the hammock, walking to the amazing not-overcrowded beach, ping pong with the kids, excellent wifi for work - everything was on point.
One of the things that was awesome that I didn't anticipate was that the full bath is not en-suite. That makes sharing a rental so much easier rather than figuring out who gets the "Master".
We'll be back Lori!
Great location: Walking distance from the ocean and lots of other great walks and hikes
What a fantastic place. It had everything we needed! Quiet neighborhood, beautiful view and we loved hearing the sound of the ocean. La Selva and Manresa Beach were just stunning! We’d definitely stay here again!!
The house had everything we needed and it was really clean. It was in a great location with great views. The beds were comfortable. The appliances were updated and the kitchen had everything we needed. If I could suggest anything it would be to put screens on the windows and sliding glass doors. We will definitely stay here again!
We had such a great time at this property. It was a short walk to the beach and we woke up to a ocean view every morning. My kids had fun with the ping pong table and playing chess! The beds were comfortable and it had everything we needed. It was also centrally located for what we were doing (crazing around Santa Cruz/Aptos area). The neighborhood is really nice and quiet too. It was a lovey home. Perfect for our family of 4!
Victoria M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Lori Breen
Your hosts are Kevin and Lori Breen, their daughter Lark, and Australian Shepherd Arlo. They chose this house because of the ocean view and dog-friendly (leash) beach access! Having recently purchased and furnished Holiday House, they realize the limits of their "free" time to enjoy it, and are opening it to others who share their ideas of a great place to recreate and relax. Kevin is a Golf Course Superintendent, Lori is a nanny, Lark is a college student, and Arlo is the chaser of geese at Kevin's course. All four have different ideas of a perfect Holiday day, but sunset on the deck can't be beat.
Why they chose this property
It starts with the view and ends with the view, but the other factors were the peaceful and idyllic little neighborhood, the beautiful heather fields to the north, the pastoral few minutes on San Andreas Road through the eucalyptus groves, strawberry fields, and peeks of the ocean as you drive in from Highway 1. It is convenient to all that Santa Cruz offers without being near loud bars, restaurants, or college students...and Monterey has a different collection of draws: golf, the world famous aquarium, galleries and shops, 17 mile drive. But the best places we have found to enjoy are right in Aptos and Rio del Mar: Deluxe Foods, New Leaf Market, great BBQ, awesome breakfast joints, and lots of good vibes.
What makes this property unique
Surfers! Walk about 250 yards to Manresa State Beach. 20 min or less to all the other great breaks in Santa Cruz County. The beach is public access for 11 miles...lots of beach combing, kite flying, surf casting, boogie boarding, beach bonfires, whatever you like! Only 15 minutes from all the draws of Santa Cruz and Capitola: Beach Boardwalk, Downtown Santa Cruz, Natural Bridges Monarch Walk, Pasatiempo for golf, Forest of the Nisene Marks in Aptos for destination mountain biking. If you travel south, just 20-30 minutes away is Elkhorn Slough for wildlife and kayaking, 15 min further to Monterey and the world renowned aquarium, famous golf courses (Pebble Beach, Poppy Hill, Spyglass)
Languages:
English, Spanish
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