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

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A beach with a clear sky, a sandy shore, and houses along the coastline.
A balcony with wicker furniture, a potted orchid, and a lighthouse ornament.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a television, a bookshelf, and a painting.
A pathway flanked by dense purple flowers and various shrubs, leading to a modern building with large windows and a balcony.
A staircase leading to a dining area with white chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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La Selva Beach, CA
  • Place, Manresa State Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Beer Can Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

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
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Watsonville Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Map
La Selva Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Manresa State Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Beer Can Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 23 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 23 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Mystery Spot - 29 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Gilroy Station - 39 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beer Mule - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Imura Japanese Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Golden China Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬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.

How much does it cost to stay at Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+ on 4 Nov 2026 start from £882, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+?

On-site parking is available at the 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 mi (2 km) of Manresa State Beach and Monterey Bay. Beer Can Beach and La Selva Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 252 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property on a beautiful beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, great location, responsive host very clean nice property highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
Thanks Alexandria. So happy to know you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property, and Great Location! The property was just a short walk away from the beach, and a short drive to Sant Cruz beach board walk. We are a family of 6, and this property fit perfectly for our family and we had more than enough space. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and amazing location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spotless The host was very warm and welcoming The kitchen had everything we neededWe could see and hear the ocean Definitely will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sand Dollar was perfect in every way.The kitchen is well stocked.The beds are comfortable.We loved the deck.It was a great hike to the uncrowded beach.Many thanks!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful relaxing home
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach getaway

Great gathering place for family weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location. The house was so welcoming. Loved that it was so close to the water. We had a wonderful time.
View from balcony
Balcony view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for two families

This house was great for my two sons and their families. Very spacious!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach house was perfect for a getaway with my family. It was close enough to hear the waves crashing at night and just a short walk down the hill to the beach. Our kids especially loved the retro Pac Man game and all the beach toys and chairs were provided. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, steps away from a gorgeous, uncrowded beach! This is our third time staying in this home, and we plan to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer trip

Beautiful house, awesome location close to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Place

The house was very nice and relaxing. It was the perfect size for my family and I. We enjoyed being close to the beach and it was quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious; great veiws!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aptos Beach getaway

We really enjoyed our time at the beach house. The location was perfect! The home is Well maintained and kept. The owners were responsive and helpful. We look forward to our next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We are very happy you enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to your return trip in the future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in perfect location. Beautiful clean house. Everything was prepared and good. Thank you Joe. We will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach trip

Awesome, love the location. Host response back to messages fast. Host is accommodating. Overall, good experience and we look forward to future stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to beach

House was clean and good for families, plenty of space. Everything you could need stocked in kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2020
Thank you Katie. So happy to know you enjoyed the home and appreciated the fully equipped kitchen. Hope you will return to enjoy the home again soon.
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