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

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Beach nearby
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82100 sq ft

Popular amenities

9.0 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

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

Property manager

Joe

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

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 an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

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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

Big Bright Steps to Sand Ocean Views Sleeps 8+
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About the area

Map
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
  • ‪Imura Japanese Restaur - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jack In The Box - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Corralitos Brewing Company - ‬11 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+?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

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

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 225 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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