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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 beach
Interior
Aerial view
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms390 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

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 manager

Property Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Water dispenser
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 4200 sq ft (390 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
4000+ sq ft Beach Front Vacation Home Santa Cruz
4000+ sq ft Beach Front Vacation Home - Santa Cruz Watsonville

About the neighborhood

Map
Watsonville, California

What's nearby

  • Manresa State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • La Selva Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Sunset State Beach - 13 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Seacliff State Beach - 14 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Gilroy Station - 38 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Venus Pie Trap - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sanderlings Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aptos St BBQ - ‬8 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.

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?

Check-out 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 vacation home is just steps from Beer Can Beach and Manresa State Beach. La Selva Beach is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Laura P., Olympia, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Renee O.

Liked: Cleanliness
best beach experience in a lng time!!
Beautiful property!!! Made our trip!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jolene O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Kathleen S., Bedford, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Diane O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Chad F., Oskaloosa, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lucy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Nice kitchen, clean, responsive owner. Steps to beach with great views of sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
We had six adults. There is plenty of room to handle more people. There is a kitchen and living room on all three floors. Plenty of room for guests to spread out and have their own space. Great views and all bedrooms face to ocean. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach trip
This was an amazing house to rent for our multifamily vacation! Every bedroom had amazing ocean views (so no fighting this time on who gets the ocean view lol) and with the multiple living areas there was plenty of space for all. We had easy and close access to the beach, just down the stairs, so it made it easy to come and go. We had an amazing time and would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views and great house!
Such a nice spacious place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A MUST BOOK!!
This house is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! There is full kitchen, living room and bathroom on every floor so everyone can have some privacy. Every room has a view of the ocean and you are literally on the beach. We took our own firepit but I saw people just making them in the sand. This house is the perfect getaway for multiple families or adult children.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion at Manresa
We loved the house and everyone had a great time. We had 10 people in the 5 bedrooms and everyone felt like they had plenty of their own space.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for family reunion
We were 9 family members from age 16 to 81, and the property was just perfect for us. We loved the beach, the sleeping spaces were perfect for our group: young adults downstairs, Mom in the middle, parents up top, living areas on every floor and enough space for us to eat and play cards together. I wish we could come back every year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEST YET!!
Upon arrival we were all extremely pleased with location -right on the beach! When we entered the house it blew us away. 3 floors of spaciousness an accommodations! Each floor had a living area and a kitchen. It created privacy and seclusion for the ones who need to get away and work in a quiet area. It appealed to those who just wanted to sit and enjoy the view of the ocean. Each floor had a bathroom. The bedrooms were all fresh and inviting. Every window had an ocean view. Many sliding doors to open up onto balcony and let the ocean breeze in. The décor and furnishings were super cute, clean and welcoming. The beach was steps away. We also did a bonfire in the evening and it was amazing. We spent days on the beach, BBQs and enjoyed the whole family without feeling cramped. Parking was a plus! We had some family come up for just the day and we had adequate parking for all. My family is already asking when can we go again! The owner had great communication and a caring attitude. She was very prompt with all responses and accommodating! None of us wanted to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Beachfront Stay
The home was ideal for our family gathering. There is plenty of room for all to gather as a group in the common areas and bedrooms are spaced out to allow for some privacy. Location is on the beach with a panoramic view from Santa Cruz to Monterey.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weather was perfect. Thanks.
This was our first VRBO rental so now that we understand the process it should go much more smoothly. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Jon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Missed bathroom towels. Ice maker not working. Fantastic location and view.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019