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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 staircase leading to a dining area with white chairs and a table.
A pathway flanked by dense purple flowers and various shrubs, leading to a modern building with large windows and a balcony.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a television, a bookshelf, and a painting.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Overlooking the ocean, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 8 guests. It includes 2 bicycles for outdoor exploration and offers a patio for relaxation. Enjoy nearby activities like fishing, kayaking, and birdwatching, as well as attractions such as Manresa State Beach and La Selva Beach.

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.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Washing machine
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • 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, Monterey Bay
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 922250
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Watsonville Center for the Arts and Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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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
  • Monterey Bay - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Capitola Beach - 15 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 23 min drive - 24.0 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 27 Sept, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+ on 16 Oct, 2026 start from S$1,566, 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. 223 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 249 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

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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
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

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
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

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

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.
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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

About the host

Hosted by Joe

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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.

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