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4000+ sq ft Beach Front Vacation Rental-The Beach is your back yard - Santa Cruz

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On the sun-kissed shores of Manresa Beach, this incredible beachfront home offers endless panoramic views up and down the Coast of Monterey and Santa Cruz. With a BBQ on the upper deck, ocean views from every room, and plenty of space for relaxation or work projects, you'll love calling this house your own.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms390 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

4000+ sq ft Beach Front Vacation Rental-The Beach is your back yard - Santa Cruz

  • Incredible beachfront rental!. This home is on the sand with endless panoramic views up and down the Coast of Monterey and Santa Cruz, Ca. Whether you are looking for an escape, a corporate retreat, a family reunion, a surprise birthday party location or a relaxing few weeks by the beach, you will love this house. Our guests come back year after year as the house holds many happy memories for them. The property is on Manresa beach, which is perfect for children, surfing, fishing, sunbathing, walking or just plain fun. You will never be bored in this house. It is in a location that will ensure your comfort. Pick a spot by the window to put your feet up, read or sit with your favorite Chardonnay as the sun sets. The kitchen, bedrooms and all living areas in the home have incredible ocean views. Get ocean view from every room. You will also find a bbq located on the upper deck. Why stay in a hotel when you can have your own home right on the sand?


    This home is within a 10 minute drive of the Seascape Resort and shopping center in Aptos, Ca. It is within 20 minutes from Santa Cruz, Ca where the beach boardwalk is located.

    This spacious beachfront home is perfect for corporate retreats, company meetings and off site work projects. It is only 45 minutes from the San Jose Airport and the Silicon Valley.

    Paradise awaits you - It is closer than you think!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 4,200 square feet
  • Water dispenser

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

We do not provide towels -
No dogs allowed
We have 24 hour security patrol. The make, model and license plate information is required for all vehicles that will be parked on premises

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
NO WEDDINGS - family events ok. Check with Mgmt

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: NO WEDDINGS - family events ok. Check with Mgmt
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Watsonville, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Watsonville Center for the Arts and Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, water tubing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Watsonville travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Manresa State Beach
    Manresa State Beach
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • B89ND5 View of La Selva Beach with ice plant. Image shot 2009. Exact date unknown.
    La Selva Beach
    3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • 500px Photo ID: 99992469 - Doing a series of shooting Sunset on California Coast. If you are from California, you know the challenge that the photographers face.
    Rio Del Mar Beach
    8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    21 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Beer Can Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Beer Mule
    10 min drive
  • Subway
    9 min drive
  • Jack in the Box
    10 min drive
  • Applebee's Grill + Bar
    10 min drive
  • Venus Cocktails & Kitchen
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4000+ sq ft Beach Front Vacation Rental-The Beach is your back yard - Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 4000+ sq ft Beach Front Vacation Rental-The Beach is your back yard - Santa Cruz?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 4000+ sq ft Beach Front Vacation Rental-The Beach is your back yard - Santa Cruz?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4000+ sq ft Beach Front Vacation Rental-The Beach is your back yard - Santa Cruz?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4000+ sq ft Beach Front Vacation Rental-The Beach is your back yard - Santa Cruz located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Beer Can Beach and Manresa State Beach. La Selva Beach is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

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4000+ sq ft Beach Front Vacation Rental-The Beach is your back yard - Santa Cruz Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and location were perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micheal N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was located right on the beach. Views from every bedroom. Also, where this house was located there was hardly any people on the beach. We were able to have a fire on the beach and roast marsh mellows with the grandkids.There were no issues with check in or check out.Parking for multiple cars right outside the front door was nice.Our host was very helpful and responsive to the few questions i had.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale B.

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

Anual beach trip

Property is the perfect location for a beach trip. The beach is actually right out the back door. The property owner is vary helpful and quick to respond
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie O.

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

Incredible house and lovely experience

We loved staying at the house so much! It was perfect for our group: some friends wanted to relax with a fantastic view while others were surfing and on the beach. Easy communication, easy entry and exit, great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

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

40th Birthday Getaway

So much room for our entire family, with secluded areas for when you wanted some alone time too. GORGEOUS views. Hope to return some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane O.

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

Great Family Vacation

What a beautiful vacation rental! Fantastic location. Large home with room for the whole family to spread out! Beautifully updated kitchen with dinning room big enough to fit the whole family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

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

Christmas 2023

We absolutely loved our stay at this house!! It was so well suited for our family, clean and just overall great!! We'll definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Family Vacation

This beach house was the perfect gathering place for our beach loving family! The home is large enough to spread out and provide privacy yet is charming and cozy on each of the three levels that provide stunning views of the beach. The host was easily accessible and very accommodating. We very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Family beach getaway

It’s a great property right on the beach. We had our 4 kids and 2 grandkids with us and a great time was had by all. Plenty of space for all 10 of us. We would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jolene O.

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

Beachfront Beauty!

This wonderful home is located directly on Monterey Bay with ocean views from every room. The spacious three levels provided plenty of room and comfort for our large group. The kitchen was well-appointed with everything we needed and the house included access to beach chairs, umbrellas, firepit, etc. Sylvee was great with communication and the check-in process was a breeze. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE M.

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

Beach Getaway

Had an amazing stay with a large family. Enough space for everyone to relax on their own or mingle together. The area was convenient for shopping and close to boardwalk and other activities. The views and sounds of the ocean is unbeatable. Property manager was very pleasant and accommodating. There is a lot of stairs and you will feel it!!! But so worth it. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana Y.

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

Family Reunion

It was a beautiful house. Very spacious for our group of 16. Host was super responsive. 3 floors and 3 kitchens, but only 2nd floor was equipped with kitchen utensils, appliances and dishware. We did fine with just one kitchen. I didn’t like how water was rationed and we had to use water sparingly which made it hard to do with a large group, but overall, a very pleasant stay. Would book again because kids loved being so close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

View of ocean from every floor and every room

Excellent location! You walk out the door on bottom floor, down the stairs and land directly on the beach! There are a lot of stairs both inside the house and going to beach. But the views from every floor, every room are worth it. There are 3 floors , kitchens and bathrooms and bedrooms on each floor! We had lots of space, there were 10 adults. You can fish off the beach and bonfires at night were fun! Communication with owner was easy and prompt. Highly recommend this house if you are looking for a house on the beach with amazing views and spacious. Loved sitting on the deck on 2nd floor and watching the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Highly Recommend this Beach House Rental

The views from this house are awesome. Close to Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Watsonville and a 40 minute drive to Monterey. I can’t emphasize enough, how perfect this beach house is for a group gathering. Stairs from the bottom level go right to the beach. All 3 floors have a living room area, refrigerator and at least one bedroom which provides everyone with some privacy. Top (entry) floor has 2 bedrooms (1K, 1Q), bathroom and kitchen (cook top, no oven). Second floor has one bedroom (Q), 2 bathrooms and a full kitchen and gas fireplace (the gas fireplace provides lovely ambiance in the evening). Bottom floor has one bedroom (K), one curtained off bed area on a platform (Q), and twin trundle beds, bathroom and a kitchenette (Fridge and microwave, no cook top or oven). The owners are very responsive and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen S.

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

Old friends getaway

The view from the house is spectacular! Getting to the beach is down a long stairway, so if you have elderly companions it may be difficult. There were five of us ladies catching up on 40+ years of friendship. One is extremely limited on mobility, so it wasn’t convenient that the middle floor was the only floor to cook, and that there was no TV on the “ top” floor ( street level). But we brought food upstairs so we could eat together. The house was well equipped, although much of the furniture is old and a bit shabby. The middle floor is nicely appointed, but the others are pretty bare bones. The owner was very kind and supplied towels ( they usually do not ) as most of us were flying in, and she checked in prior to and during our stay to see if anything was needed. There are quite a few house rules 😊 but that wasn’t an issue for our group of 60’s gals.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very proactive with communication and responded to all inquiries promptly. The views were breathtaking and the beach is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect for our stay in CA. The house accommodated our extended family well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee O.

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

best beach experience in a lng time!!

Beautiful property!!! Made our trip!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Great beach house

The house is above a wonderful beach and has direct access to the beach via stairs. The beach is uncrowded and allows open fires, which is unique.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Great location!

We had a wonderful time with our family! The location is amazing, right on the water! The home worked really well. There were 9 of us - My 80 year old dad, us parents in our 50's, and our 20 something kids. Three levels for sleeping with the middle level for meals. It was great. A beautiful view of the ocean from all the windows of every room!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy B.

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

More than we expected

House was clean, tastefully decorated. We found absolutely everything we needed (dishes, glasses, pots & pans, games, even beach chairs) to have a great time. Communication with the property manager was prompt. All questions answered in timely manner. Definitely recommend and looking forward to stay there in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

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

I’ll be coming back to this beautiful home

We had four families under this house, and the space was more than enough! Each floor having its own bathroom and living area was key to enjoying some quiet time. We were able to bbq, take long walks on the beach, and explore neighboring cities each day. I can’t thank the property owner enough for being absolutely accommodating! Communication was awesome. We will be coming back to this awesome beach house again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad F.

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

Perfect Spot for our Gathering

This space was perfect for our group. 9 adults, all old friends, but we needed space to be together and apart. 3 levels, plenty of comfortable spaces to chill or congregate. We all loved sleeping to the sound of ocean waves and waking up to the ocean views. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook a large meal plus plenty of restaurants in the area to choose from. We used the fire ring to enjoy a fire on the beach in the evening. All were very pleased with the entire experience!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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

La Selva Beach House

Fabulous location-- on a spectacular beach! Some difficulty communicating with owner. Site was taken off web site. It took several tries to get address of location and details from owner. I would definitely go back to this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

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

Great location!

Nice kitchen, clean, responsive owner. Steps to beach with great views of sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022