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Short walk to water, on flower adorned foot path, between community homes

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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8195 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore 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

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Our girls trip was a huge success! We enjoyed the beach access and the long stretch of walkable sand. The kitchen is wel...

Jodi D.

Jan 3, 2024

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

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

Property manager

Joe

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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

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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Melba H.

19 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

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

5 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Spacious; great veiws!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

28 May 2024

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

Beach getaway

Great gathering place for family weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Apr 2024

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

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Angeline P., Sacramento, CA

20 July 2023

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

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.

19 July 2023

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

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.

15 July 2023

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

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.

15 June 2023

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

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.

23 May 2023

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

Great beach house!

Very clean, great view of the ocean. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

2 May 2023

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

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.

20 Apr 2023

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

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

26 Feb 2023

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

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.

6 Jan 2023

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

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.

2 Jan 2023

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

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.

28 Dec 2022

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

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

28 Oct 2022

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

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

24 Oct 2022

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

19 Oct 2022

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

Sand Dollar Beach House

This was our second stay here, we enjoyed the house and location so much on the first visit that we booked for the same weekend this year. The host is great, and even stored a very large package I inadvertently had delivered to the house for a year!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

4 Oct 2022

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

Family wedding

This house was perfect for Grandma, two daughters & hubbies and one granddaughter. It is large enough to accommodate quite a few other family members for brunches and dinners. Beds were great and everything was clean and tidy. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

11 Sept 2022

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

Perfect location and size

Perfect location to beach and close to Santa Cruz. Home was comfortable and very inviting. Will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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.