California Dreamin'-BEACHFRONT 3BR 2.5BA 3-Level Townhome w/Direct Beach Access!

WELCOME TO CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'-Santa Cruz County non-hosted STR permit #261130, Valid 5/18/26-8/18/31

Discover the beauty & tranquility of the Santa Cruz Coast in our 3 BR, 2.5 BA beachfront retreat with breathtaking ocean views & direct beach access in La Selva Beach; a beautiful stretch of coastline where you can walk or run for miles & a popular surf spot where dolphins & surfers share the waves! View sea life, soak up the sun, & prepare delicious grilled meals on our oceanfront deck w/ panoramic views! Come discover why we fell in love with this magical place many years ago!

SUITABLE FOR A MAXIMUM OF 8 TOTAL GUESTS (REGARDLESS OF AGE), your home-away-from-home includes:
-5 beds in 3 bedrooms (king & 2 fulls on top floor & 2 queens on bottom floor)
-2 full bathrooms (on top & bottom floors, clothes washer & dryer are also in the bottom floor bathroom). Half bathroom on middle floor
-Middle floor gathering space with a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable living area with a leather sectional sofa & electric fireplace, dining area with seating for 8 plus 3 additional counter stools, a half bathroom and a picturesque oceanfront deck with panoramic views, a gas grill, a dining table with seating for 4 and 3 chaise lounge chairs...perfect for reading, viewing the talented surfers & the abundant sea life (dolphins, whales, seals & otters are a common sight!), bird watching, sunbathing, grilling & dining al fresco!
-Direct beach access from bottom floor bedroom, via a wooden “catwalk”, shared by our neighboring units
-Driveway & main entrance on top floor
-Please be aware that our home has 28 indoor stairs between the 3 levels and there are steps down to the beach as well. If you have mobility limitations and/or are traveling with young children, this may be a concern for you.
-Please also note that while children are allowed, our home is not babyproofed and children must be supervised for safety

We are in close proximity to the lively & fun towns of Capitola & Santa Cruz, but are far enough away from the crowds...the perfect location for both an active and a relaxing coastal getaway! Many guests enjoy day trips to Monterey & Carmel and nearby Moss Landing offers fantastic fresh seafood (right off the fishing boats!) and awesome whale watching charters! We graciously invite respectful & responsible guests to share our little slice of heaven and enjoy all that California Dreamin' has to offer!

A FEW IMPORTANT NOTABLES BEFORE YOU REQUEST TO BOOK:

-While we absolutely want you to have the best experience possible at California Dreamin', we do have the expectation that our guests will be conscientious & responsible and will take great care of our home. We take tremendous pride in our home and strive to keep it in excellent condition for our own family and guests. We ask that you please remember that, while you are on vacation, you are also a guest in our home.

-PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BEACH TOWELS

-We kindly request that guests not wear outdoor shoes in our home (indoor slippers are perfectly fine). This helps immensely with keeping our carpeted areas clean between our biannual professional carpet cleaning appointments and is greatly appreciated.

*WE PROMISE THAT OUR INCREDIBLE LOCATION & VIEWS, AND COMFORTABLE & THOUGHTFUL ACCOMMODATIONS WILL MAKE UP FOR THESE SMALL INCONVENIENCES!

-PLEASE INCLUDE A NOTE WITH A BRIEF INTRODUCTION, THE # OF GUESTS IN YOUR PARTY, YOUR REASON FOR VISITING & ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE US TO KNOW ABOUT YOU WHEN SUBMITTING A RESERVATION REQUEST.
*Hosts reserve the right to decline any booking request if we don't feel that it's a good fit for our home

THE DETAILS:
*3 Levels (total of 28 stairs connecting them)

*Top floor:
Entrance
Bedroom: king bed, Xfinity/FireTV, heater & ceiling fan
Bedroom: 2 full beds, Xfinity/FireTV, heater & ceiling fan
Full bath w/combo tub/shower

*Middle floor:
Gathering Space with fully-equipped kitchen, dining & living areas w/gas fireplace, Xfinity/FireTV & ceiling fan
Half bath
Oceanfront deck w/gas grill, dining table with seating for 4 & 3 chaise lounges

*Bottom floor:
Bedroom w/2 queen beds, optional privacy curtain, heater & ceiling fan
Full bath w/shower, washer & dryer
Beach gear (beach chairs, boogie boards, skim boards, surf board, sand toys & fishing poles)
Direct beach access

*A generous starter supply of toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, dishwasher pods & laundry supplies are provided.

*Dishwashing liquid, bathroom hand soap, shampoo/conditioner & body wash are provided. We attempt to keep these full, but cannot make guarantees of this.

*All bed linens, kitchen dish towels, a set of 8 bath towels & washcloths, and 1 bath floor mat & 1 bathroom hand towel (per bathroom) are provided. Towels are for indoor use only. Guests provide their own beach towels.

*An assortment of games & puzzles (located in the lower portion of our wine glass cabinet), binoculars & a telescope are provided for your enjoyment.

*Security cameras: For our protection and yours, we have 2 outdoor security cameras on premises (near our front entrance & on the downstairs catwalk), as do most homes in our complex. These cameras may not be covered, unplugged, repositioned or tampered with in any way. Please be assured that there are no cameras on the middle floor deck or indoors & your privacy is respected. We fully comply with Airbnb & VRBO’s policy on surveillance devices. If you take issue with this, then California Dreamin’ is not an appropriate property for you

RULES & EXPECTATIONS: Please review prior to requesting a booking

-Guests provide their own beach towels

-No pets allowed, No exceptions, due to host’s severe allergies & HOA Rules (this includes service & emotional support animals)

-No smoking/vaping/drugs/illegal activities (this includes indoors, on our deck, on the catwalk and near our front entrance)

-No parties/events/large gatherings that exceed our maximum guest allowance (8 overnight, 10 at any given time).

-STRICT MAXIMUM OF 8 TOTAL OVERNIGHT GUESTS (regardless of age, this includes babies & children). If you have visitors, guest count may not exceed 10, including overnight guests

-No campers, RV's, Trailers allowed, per our HOA rules

-FIREWORKS, firepits, deep fryers, etc are strictly prohibited. Only BBQ grills provided by homeowners are allowed

-Recycling bins are provided at the South end of our complex (we are at the North end). Please dispose of all recyclables in these bins (HOA & county requirement).

-$500 security deposit required to ensure that you take excellent care of our home. This is a hold on your credit card and not an actual charge. This will be released after our housekeeper inspects our home & linens, within 5 days of departure.

-VRBO Host Fee = $350 cleaning & laundry fee, which is paid directly to our housekeeper + a $30 damage protection waiver. We do not profit in any way from this fee.