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Ocean front family & pet friendly charming cozy cottage with beach access.

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Interior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Outdoor spa tub
Perched above Sunset Beach, this 2-level oceanfront cottage offers serene views of the Arroyo Greenbelt. Modern decor, stainless steel appliances, and modern lighting adorn the kitchen and bathrooms. Unwind in a private hot tub overlooking white water waves or relax on one of two decks with an exciting book.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ocean front family & pet friendly charming cozy cottage with beach access.


Unique cozy oceanfront 2 level cottage with amazing ocean views from multiple rooms and the outdoor hot tub. A private neighborhood pathway 100 yards away leads directly to the beach. A spiral staircase connects the 2 levels inside the house, and the lower level can also be directly accessed by stairs from the outside. It is a quiet getaway that is perfect for small families. The kitchen and 2 bathrooms feature modern decor with stainless steel appliances and modern lighting. A Tesla charging port was just added to the exterior for the convenience of our guests.
4 Adults allowed per night [includes teens who are 15+], and when including small children, up to 6 persons total can be accommodated. We tend to attract small families looking for a beachfront home to satisfy every whim. While we serve the local family vacationers, long term Corporate renters are welcome during the off season months. Our beautiful home has all the amenities one would need, from the kitchen stocked with most appliances for creating that dream meal, to the free wireless set up with free streaming service, and flat screen TV's in the living area (upper level) and the bedroom (lower level) for a fine quality of entertainment . A local landline phone is provided as well. We welcome ONE small family dog (50 lbs max) for a $50 fee per booking. There is ample space to spread out with separate levels for both privacy and relaxation. We are also located in a very quiet pet friendly residential neighborhood.
Enjoy sweeping views of The Arroyo Greenbelt and Sunset Beach. Spot seals, dolphins and whales from our 2 private decks or watch Squid harvesting at night when in season. Relax in the private hot tub and watch the white water waves. You can explore the outlying areas for amusement, book a kayaking trip in Moss Landing or head north for a full day at The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, or take a trip to any of the local wineries. Spend the afternoon browsing in the shops in the quaint Capitola Village. Heading South, explore Downtown Monterey and the Monterey Bay Marine Aquarium. A few miles further places you right in the center of Carmel By The Sea. Whether you choose north or south - a full day of fun, entertainment and relaxation awaits you.
You can also relax all day on our two decks facing the ocean and the beach with an exciting book and a glass of wine, or just chill in the hot tub located on the lower deck.
A week long stay will allow you to explore our beautiful Central Coast and leave you with memories to last a lifetime!
Month long bookings are NOT accepted during June, July and August, as we have returning guests who love to enjoy our home during this period. Bookings for 28 days or more are charged 2 cleaning fees, so that a cleaning service can be provided during their stay.
There is open parking space available for ONE CAR ONLY in front of the house.
NO SMOKING OR USE OF ILLICIT DRUGS allowed on the property or in our private neighborhood - including our personal indoor and outdoor space surrounding this property.
The stairs leading to the beach from our lower level is for ADULT USE ONLY, and not recommended for small children, especially after sunset. Please use the neighborhood pathway when accompanied by children under 8 years of age.

Keywords: 2 Level cozy Home With Amazing Views & Direct Beach Access

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO Smoking allowed, violators will lose deposit.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Rules

ONE open parking spot in front of the house. No street parking allowed. Hot tub use allowed until 10 pm max.
Private stairs to the beach are not recommended after sunset and for small children. NO liability will be assumed by the owners for unauthorized use.
No smoking / use of illicit drugs allowed within and around the property. Visible socially unacceptable behavior will be reported to law enforcement.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: one pet per family - max 50 lbs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: have beach toys, indoor board games.

Events

No events allowed
No loud outdoor gatherings after 10 pm.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO Smoking allowed, violators will lose deposit.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: No loud outdoor gatherings after 10 pm.
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Ocean Front With Direct Access
Ocean Front Home With Direct Beach Access!
Ocean Front Cottage With Direct Beach Access! Watsonville

About the area

Map
Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunset State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Manresa State Beach - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • La Selva Beach - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Monterey Bay - 29 min drive - 31.5 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 33 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beer Mule - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean front family & pet friendly charming cozy cottage with beach access. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Ocean front family & pet friendly charming cozy cottage with beach access.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean front family & pet friendly charming cozy cottage with beach access.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean front family & pet friendly charming cozy cottage with beach access. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Sunset State Beach, Palm Beach and Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve. Manresa State Beach and Beer Can Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Ocean front family & pet friendly charming cozy cottage with beach access. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 281 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Watsonville Beach House

What a fantastic beach cottage. It was spotless, the views are spectacular, and it had easy access to the beach (you can take the stairs from the actual house or take the ramp from the state park entry). I hope to stay again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

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

Pleasant Beach House on Central Coast

Great place to stay and explore from Big Sur to Santa Cruz.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

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

Amazing!

The view, the house and neighborhood, the nearby activities, everything was awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

One of the Best!

The view....cannot top this one....up high but very close to the crashing waves! Private stairs to a beach that you only see a few people walking by....very private and quiet. The rental was so fun...they have thought of everything and it was just relaxation time. Very clean and you can smell that it was clean. Side note...the rental is in distance for Door Dashing from Watsonville....huge plus if you dont have enough umph left after a busy day. On our short list of must go back places for us. 6 stars if it was avaliable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney M.

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

Ocean View

The ocean view, hot tub & beach access was my reason for selecting this property. And it delivered! Comfortable living & sleeping areas. Quiet area & dog friendly. We had a great vacation here.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weston G.

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

great stay great location

neat house way above the beach was amazing views and good location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne K.

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

Beautiful relaxing setting!

Perfect location! Not for those that are out of shape! Lots of stairs
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tilted O.

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

Amazing views

Saw whales, views are amazing !!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Ocean Ocean

Great location, incredible view from everywhere on property. Spa had great view of beach and ocean. House was very cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Excellent place to stay in a very reasonable price

This house is so cute! And right on the water! We’re so glad we brought binoculars because we could see the whales from the window, which really got us excited for our whale watch. House had all the amenities, and heaters for when it’s chilly. If you plan on going down to the water, you better be ready for a glute workout because there are over 100 stairs to the beach. There are two parking spaces, but if you have an SUV, you will need to take both spaces on diagonal. My only complaint is that the sheets on the downstairs queen bed or synthetic and not cotton.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaVyrne L.

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

Beach house

Our stay was very nice and relaxing, the views were amazing. The house had everything needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

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

Family Retreat

This is a great neighborhood and home for a family retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Great beach location, ideal for a weekend get away.

As advertised, beach view and good for the two of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William C., Atwater, CA

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

Incredible View at Cozy Dolphin Cottage

Wonderful, relaxing stay, with beautiful a ocean view; fun for the whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Incredible view, cozy cottage

We had such a nice week here - the ocean view is incredible, we all took turns cozying up by the big picture window to read and relax. Comfy beds and well-stocked kitchen, and an almost-empty beach even in the middle of summer. The hosts were very friendly and quick to respond, will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Restful stay

The home is in a quiet neighborhood above a beautiful section of the Monterey Bay. We walked for hours along the beach and only came across small groups of people. It’s an amazing home away from the packed beaches in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica W.

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

Dolphin Cottage was wonderful family getaway

Had so much fun...loved the decks, views, hot tub and fully equipped kitchen. Comfy and quiet. Would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Great (Relaxing) Stay!

This was a great stay for our family with kids ages 11 & 13. The beautiful beach is easy to access and perfect for a morning run, afternoon playtime in the waves and sand, and evening walks to watch beautiful sunsets. The views from inside are glorious, the kitchen and bedrooms are well furnished, and the hot tub is easy to use. We had a great time and would definitely book a stay at this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN O.

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

Anniversary weekend

Loved the decks and view. Can hear the waves in the bedroom. Loved the hot tub on the deck with water view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

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

Blissful Relaxation with Family

Absolutely loved our stay here. The house had everything we needed and more. Views for days and peaceful privacy. We relaxed and rejuvenated our souls.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette K.

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

Little slice of heaven

Loved and savored every minute of this beautiful place so appreciate the owners sharing it with the world 🌎 just wish I could afford it more often but so worth it ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

carey m.

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

Beach cottage

Stayed for two nights and loved every minute. The beach is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J., El dorado hills. Ca

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

Beautiful view

We had a wonderful time at the Dolphin cottage!
Stayed 23 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

William C., Atwater, CA

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

Great view of the ocean and beach! The stay was so relaxing and enjoyable. Thanks!

The recent improvements, including the new hot tub, were such a pleasant surprise. The whole experience, from reservations, to check in, to check out went very smoothly and was so convenient. Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

William C., Atwater, CA

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

Great Stay fir Our 40th Anniversary

Enjoyed our stay at Dolphin Cottage for our 49th Wedding Anniversary. Beautiful views from the deck and close access right to the beach. Thanks for a wonderful mini vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022