Bright and sunny windows with dining and reading-nook areas shown
Location: La Selva Beach, Central Coast, California, USA (10 Min So of Santa Cruz / Capitola 20 min N of Monterey)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 7)
Keywords: Spacious Ocean View Beach House, Single Family Home, Clean and Well Cared for, Views of Monterey and Surf
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.
The home is a real gem; 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" family room located downstairs provides a great escape for the children or peaceful relaxation near the second woodburning fireplace.
In addition, a spacious outdoor deck provides 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 6+. (one king, one queen, one full futon, plus a single roll-a-way bed)
See Full list of Amenities included in this listing
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
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : Clean white towels and sheets provided for up to 7 people. No beach towels provided
- Garage : Spacious garage parking, plus 2 car driveway for off street parking
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace : Large Stone Wood burning fireplace with gas starter upstairs
- Wood Stove : large pot-belly wood burning stove downstairs
- Beds
- King Bed : In Master Bedroom
- Queen Bed : In private 2nd bedroom (downstairs)
- Twin/Single Bed : roll-away bed
- Convertible Bed : Located in secondary private sitting room downstairs
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Several to choose from, including many children's classics
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : some CD music provided, plus Ipod player for your own music favorites
- Foosball
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Well stocked with all cooking tools, mixers, etc... most condiments provided
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : Icemaker and purified water dispenser
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony : Beautiful Ocean views accoss the monterey bay
- View/Location
- Beach View : very short stroll to sand and surf
- Ocean View : Expansive water views
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Free Wifi included
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Excellent location for a visit to Monterey Bay Aquarium one day and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk the next. Home is conveniently located between these two fantastic tourist spots, yet provides a private setting for family time away from crowds and late night noise.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Winter ........... Oct 16-Apr 30 .................. $175/night .. $ 1000/week
Shoulder Season .. May 01-May 22 & Sep 08-Oct 16 .. $225/night .. $1400/week
Summer ........... Memorial Day-Labor Day ..........$300/night ... $1900/week
Christmas, New Year, Thanksgiving holiday season $225/night $1400/week
All Rental Dates Have Security Deposit of $300, Cleaning of $145 and Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County TOT tax of 9.5%. Credit Cards Accepted, call/email for details
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2003
Property Photos
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- Bright and sunny windows with dining and reading-nook areas shown - California in La Selva Beach, Vacation
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- Front View, showing outdoor dining table, with umbrella, bbq, peaceful bench - California in La Selva Beach, Vacation
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- Short walk to water, on flower adorned foot path, between community homes - California in La Selva Beach, Vacation
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- Upstairs wood burning fireplace and expansive vaulted ceilings
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- Big, bright and clean kitchen. Enjoy views out to Monterey while preparing food
Traveler Reviews (15)
Sand Dollar Delight
Guest: PK&RN
(Napa)
Date of Stay: 12/29/11
Review Submitted: 01/06/12
We were joined by a couple of friends at the Sand Dollar house to welcome in the New Year. The house was warm and welcoming, *fastidiously clean* and uncluttered. A lovely place to relax after long walks on the beach where we spotted dolphins leaping just beyond the waves. Wintertime proved an excellent season for visiting La Selva Beach as the area is uncrowded and quiet. The ocean view from the house was a clear delight and remained a constant invitation to stretch our legs by the sea. The kitchen area (from which one can also see the ocean) made preparing meals a joy as it opens to the dining room, which in turn opens to the spacious living room with comfortable seating. We easily found everything needed to make our stay the most enjoyable we've ever experienced in a rental home. Any questions we had during the reservation process were quickly answered and the entire arrangement was handled in a most friendly and professional manner. We highly recommend a stay at the Sand Dollar house!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Great Stay
Guest: Mike
(Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 08/05/11
Review Submitted: 08/09/11
Great house, perfect location just a quick walk to the beach! Two nice size bedrooms and also a futon worked great for us sleeping 3 couples. Comfortable couch and fold out mattress were also available to sleep two singles. While the location might be more suitable to family getaways, it worked great for us late 20 somethings too (we were in town for a friend's wedding)!
Recommended for:
Convenient, Comfortable, Clean and Charming
Guest: Phil
(The Woodlands, Texas)
Date of Stay: 04/06/11
Review Submitted: 04/20/11
My wife and I enjoyed a week in this spacious home, sharing it with my cousin and his wife. The house is well furnished and very clean, and the owner is responsive, interested and helpful. The floor plan provides comfort and privacy, with the main living area upstairs, and a large bed/bath/living area below. Upstairs is a large living/dining/kitchen area, with the kitchen overlooking the dining area and the deck beyond. The adjoining master bed/bath area is also very spacious and comfortable. From the upstairs deck are views of the ocean and surrounding community. The path down to the ocean is next to the house, and the beach area is both expansive and private. La Selva Beach is conveniently located between Santa Cruz and Monterey/Carmel, so access to the numerous restaurants, markets, golf courses and points of interest is quick and easy. A close-by restaurant in Aptos, that immediately became a favorite, is Bittersweet Bistro and Cafe. Our intention is to visit this wonderful place as often as possible.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Love your house!
Guest: Joyce
(San Jose, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/04/11
Review Submitted: 02/20/11
What a blessing to be able to go to the beach for the weekend with friends in a lovely home with all the amenities. There is nothing I would change about the house, it is as described. Everything was clean and well kept (except for tears in the sliding screens). I would definitely recommend this house as a vacation spot.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Beautiful!
Guest: Linda
(San Jose, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/04/11
Review Submitted: 02/07/11
This was an awesome place to stay for our "girls weekend away"! The bed on the upper floor was very comfortable. The clean house is in a quiet neighborhood and the view of the ocean from the balcony was beautiful. I enjoyed looking at the sunrise from the living room. It had just a short, but steep hike to the beach, which wasn't too crowded, even on one of the first beautiful weekends of the year. I would definitely come here again.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Great place!
Guest: Chris
(Davis)
Date of Stay: 12/25/10
Review Submitted: 01/06/11
We spent a week here between Xmas and New Year's. It is a block from the beach, so you hear the surf and have easy access to miles of white sand beach and waves. The house has a view, including out to the Monterey Peninsula. Kitchen has all the appliances you could need, and a dish washer. The bi-level structure is nice--with bedroom and lounging areas on both levels. The owners are responsive, considerate. We used this as a jumping off point for accessing Monterey, Salinas, and Santa Cruz, and also as a base for cycling, so it was very convenient for us, but you do need a car to get to any restaurants/stores--it is just a residential neighborhood. Great if that is what you are looking for (and we were).
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Relaxing on the Beach
Guest: Sunny
(Sacramento, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/07/10
Review Submitted: 07/19/10
It's a great property for people with families. My husband and I stayed upstairs and our daughter and grandchildren downstairs. The kitchen was well-stocked. It's very bright and airy and a great area upstairs for playing games. They did not have many games so would suggest you bring some with you. The beach is very private, not a bad walk down but can leave you breathless coming back up the incline. Of course, the kids could run up and down all day. Would definitely stay there again.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Great Beach House
Guest: Stacey & Scott
(Lander, WY)
Date of Stay: 06/13/10
Review Submitted: 07/12/10
Our family had an awesome week at the beach house. We had plenty of room, great ammenities and we definitly enjoyed the deck. We collected several dozen sand dollars from the beach and loved long walks along the ocean. Joe was an awesome help whenever we had questions. Thanks for making our stay so easy. Your house is wonderful!!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Great location
Guest: Deb
(Akron, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 05/23/10
Review Submitted: 07/09/10
We enjoyed our stay-- the house was perfect! There was plenty of room, a lovely view of the ocean, and a great kitchen in which to prepare meals. We appreciated the proximity to the water and the quiet neighborhood. Probably the best thing for us was the location on the Monterey Bay. We were minutes from fabulous beaches and reasonable drives to Santa Cruz, the redwoods, and Monterey. All in all, this was a great choice and I would recommend the house to anyone coming through the area.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Wonderful House!
Guest: Alona and Joe H.
(Walnut Creek, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/10/10
Review Submitted: 06/19/10
My husband, our 5 y.o. son and I stayed at Sand Dollar house for our wedding anniversary. The house was very clean, equipped with everything we needed and nicely decorated. We enjoyed dinners and sunsets on the patio with the wonderful view of the ocean. We would definitely be back! Thanks Joe!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children.
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