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Ocean View La Selva Beach Manresa State Beach Santa Cruz

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis, books
Sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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La Selva Beach, CA
  • Place, Manresa State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Beer Can Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, La Selva Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Watsonville

When you stay at this vacation home in Watsonville, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Manresa State Beach and Beer Can Beach. .This vacation home is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Capitola Beach and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

What's nearby

  • Manresa State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Beer Can Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • La Selva Beach - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 20 min drive - 14.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gilroy Station - 40 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beer Mule - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Venus Cocktails & Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬8 min drive

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 View La Selva Beach Manresa State Beach Santa Cruz

The highlight of Holiday House is the view that you will enjoy from every room, and the very large deck set up for your relaxation, dining, whale watching, listening to bird song, and marveling at the sunset..followed by the twinkling lights of Santa Cruz up the shore. Easy access to Manresa State Beach. Surf, or watch the surfers, beach comb, fly a kite, surf cast: public access beach extends for more than 11 miles! Time spent indoors will be enhanced by the cozy living room, comfortable sofas and dining space, wall mounted 42" smart tv for movies and sports, and lots of books, games, and puzzles. Seriously cute and comfortable to visit, this house has a vintage modern vibe that is designed to be efficient, interesting, and welcoming. It was built in the 70's and features some original finishes and some newer. The 2 bedrooms (new carpet laid November 2021) are furnished with queen beds with new mattresses, bedding, and pillows (one bedroom has an additional twin with trundle bed) and the 1.5 baths are clean and well-appointed with plenty of higher quality towels and lighting. The kitchen is outfitted to cook 3 meals a day with virtually all the tools you expect, if you like that sort of thing! There is a washer and dryer on site, and a garage for your bikes or surfboards so you can unload and clean and lock 'em up.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
If you used the grill, clean out the drip pan, brush clean, and wipe down the exterior
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Ocean View Selva Beach Manresa State Beach Santa Cruz House
Ocean View Selva Beach Manresa State Beach Santa Cruz
Ocean View Selva Beach Manresa State Beach Santa Cruz House
Ocean View Selva Beach Manresa State Beach Santa Cruz House
Ocean View Selva Beach Manresa State Beach Santa Cruz

Ocean View La Selva Beach Manresa State Beach Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelika H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lori’s place is beautiful. The location is great. Just walk down the street and you get to stairs down to the beach.The house is really cute and it is located in a quiet neighborhood.As a warm welcome a bouquet of flowers and some Bundt cakes with a note from Lori awaited us.The kitchen was well stocked - not always a given as we found out last year for the first time.The boys loved the ping pong table.We have stayed at lots of different places in the area but this was our favorite.
A sweet welcome
The view from the house
Looked even better in real life
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Great stay

Great place, clean great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

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

Great stay

Loved the property, the neighborhood, and the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Balaji R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Vrbo images don’t do this place justice Located few min away from what feels like a private beach Clean property Plenty of towels and cooking supplies Convenience (Grocery store near by) Responsive Host Incredible ViewsI could go on and on but this place is totally worth the cost and Lori is an incredible host
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael and Carol T.

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

Holiday Heaven

The Holiday House was perfect for our family. The location was ideal, with nearby beach access. The house was very clean and came equipped with every amenity imagineable. We look forward to booking the Holiday House in the future.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are repeat customers. This is a great getaway just a block walk down the hill to an incredible, uncrowded beach. We even got to swim with humpback whales just 50 yards away from us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melisa E.

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

Great location

The house is a little run down, but the location made up for it in spades! I’d definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

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

a peaceful coastal hideaway

great little house for the kids and family to get together close to the beach but far from the crowds
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

SARA E.

Excellent beach home!

We really enjoyed our stay at Holiday House and highly recommend it! We loved the view and close proximity to the beautiful beach. We saw many whales on our stay in July, just awesome!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maya S.

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

Great location

Great location between Monterey and Santa Cruz. Walkable to a beautiful beach. Hosts have done a great job ensuring anything you may need is in the home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie P.

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

Another great stay

We returned to this lovely house and had another wonderful vacation. The house is perfect for a family and the beach is fantastic. We feel so lucky to have found this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Perfect place to stay

We had a great time, easy beach access and close to Capitola. House was perfect for a girls weekend away . We diffenately come back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

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

Beautiful Property with Great Views!

Super cool little cottage near the beach. Great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Spencer J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Great house, amazing quiet neighborhood, so relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brigit L.

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

Spring break fun

Great location between Monterey and Santa Cruz activities. Nice beach nearby. Quiet location and house had everything needed for cooking, cleaning clothes, and owners were easily available via text message
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Hidden Gem

Great house in a quiet neighborhood! Very well stocked home and kitchen, lovely outdoor deck with partial oven view and lots of seating to relax and enjoy, great BBQ, and everything you would need for a day at the beach. We loved being so close to the Manresa state beach, Aptos, and Capitola but yet did not feel like we were in the high tourist area. Lori was a great host and the beautiful fresh flowers and welcome goodies were such a sweet touch. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Great home!!

We had a great stay! Everything we needed to be comfortable. Can't wait to come back. Thanks, Lori!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Marcie j.

Best vacation!

We loved our stay. The ocean view was spectacular. It was a short walk to the beach. The sunsets were beautiful. The chocolate chip cookies and dog treats were an extra bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth Anne R.

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

Great little get away

We had a great time staying there. I would definitely recommend it if you want peace and quiet, kinda close to the beach. The only drawback is if stairs bother you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Nice little place

We had a great spring break visit. Had family staying up the road at the KOA and it was great to have our own place but be close. 15 minutes away from most tourist locations. House was clean and had everything we would need. Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wallace w.

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

Awesome spot

I loved this place. The location is great -short walk to the beach. The house is very well done-all the details are right. Definitely coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael & Madonna L.

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

Great location with views!

Had such a great stay at the "Holiday House"! The place is in such a great location and so close to the beach! Spotless inside and had everything you could possibly need. Definitely will be our go to place when we go back to the area. Owner was so easy to communicate with too if you have any questions or concerns.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosamaria P.

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

We had a great experience. We wanted to be away from the crowds and everyday noise.

Everybody had a great time. The dogs enjoyed running and playing free at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gail m.

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

Lovely comfortable place, with fantastic deck

The place was great- less than .3 miles to feet in sand. Very well equipped and Lori is very responsive. Looking forward to returning soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael and Carol T.

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

Wonderful Stay

The Holiday House was exactly what we had hoped for. The home is very clean and well appointed. The beds were comfy and the deck was amazing. The deck has great ocean views and is a perfect morning coffee spot. Looking forward to renting again next year. Lori was great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024