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Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+

Holiday home in Watsonville with kitchen and balcony

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In the heart of Sand Dollar Beach community, this charming home offers a serene escape. With its spacious outdoor deck and reverse floor-plan, you can unwind while taking in ocean views from the kitchen, family room, and master bedroom.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82100 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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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.

Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+

Holiday home in Watsonville with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

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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

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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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

Big Bright Steps to Sand Ocean Views Sleeps 8+

About the area

Located in Watsonville, this holiday home is near theme parks and near 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. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Watsonville travel guide
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La Selva Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Manresa State Beach
    Manresa State Beach
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • B89ND5 View of La Selva Beach with ice plant. Image shot 2009. Exact date unknown.
    La Selva Beach
    4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Famous surfing beach town! California
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    19 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium which includes marine life and interior views
    Monterey Bay Aquarium
    45 min drive - 63.2 km
  • Beer Can Beach
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Beer Mule
    9 min drive
  • Applebee's Grill + Bar
    9 min drive
  • Starbucks
    9 min drive
  • Jack in the Box
    9 min drive
  • Subway
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+ located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Manresa State Beach and Beer Can Beach. La Selva Beach is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

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Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+ Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 237 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

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

Relaxing Place

The house was very nice and relaxing. It was the perfect size for my family and I. We enjoyed being close to the beach and it was quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

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

Summer trip

Beautiful house, awesome location close to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

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

Beach trip

Awesome, love the location. Host response back to messages fast. Host is accommodating. Overall, good experience and we look forward to future stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Beautiful beach home great for families

Lovely spacious living area, master suite and well equipped kitchen upstairs. Smaller sleep spaces by entry downstairs. Foosball in the garage and Pac-Man video game were fun surprises for our family. A great beach home for groups or families who can walk down the many steps to access beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bil K.

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

Family stay

The house was clean and had everything we needed for our 4 day stay. A short walk to beach included a steep grade and a 50 step stair. Quiet neighborhood, deck with ocean view, comfortable bed, spacious main bedroom on upper floor.Enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi D.

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

Amazing Beach

Our girls trip was a huge success! We enjoyed the beach access and the long stretch of walkable sand. The kitchen is well equipped with everything we needed to cook for a group. This house is close enough to Santa Cruz and Capitola for day trips or a nice dinner out. I recommend this house for groups of 6 or less.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

Beautiful La Selva Beach Getaway

Wonderful home in La Selva with scenic ocean views! Comfortable and close to the beach and neighboring cities. Fully furnished and appointed for a wiry free stay. Property owners were very accommodating to our early arrival request. Great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

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

Relaxing

Loved listening to the sounds of the ocean in the comfort of this home. It's a little walk down to the beach, albeit hilly, but not too difficult for the young at heart. If you need to drive older ones, it's only 5 min or less to the other beach access. Very relaxing time!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Girls weekend

What a wonderful place for a girls weekend! We have been friends for over 40 years. The property was spotless, very comfortable, beautiful view and easy walk to beach. Would love to come back again. The drip coffee pot was not working well. The keruig was perfect. Plenty of dishes and pots and pans to make excellent meals. Joe was very responsive to questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Melba H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Difficult beach access

Loved the house and amenities. Foos ball and pac man kept the kids entertained and the open upstairs area has multiple seating areas. Getting to the beach was not as expected. It’s very steep stairs or walkway. Anyone with any kind of walking impairment couldn’t get to the beach. But once you’re there it’s is a great beach with fire pits and lots of sandy area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sisters Helping S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location. The house was so welcoming. Loved that it was so close to the water. We had a wonderful time.
View from balcony
Balcony view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach house was perfect for a getaway with my family. It was close enough to hear the waves crashing at night and just a short walk down the hill to the beach. Our kids especially loved the retro Pac Man game and all the beach toys and chairs were provided. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary ann W.

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

Great place for two families

This house was great for my two sons and their families. Very spacious!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, steps away from a gorgeous, uncrowded beach! This is our third time staying in this home, and we plan to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahasti T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in perfect location. Beautiful clean house. Everything was prepared and good. Thank you Joe. We will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

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

Beach getaway

Great gathering place for family weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great house! We enjoyed the amazing kitchen stocked with lots of equipment. The rooms were very comfortable and the views amazing. We also enjoyed the room divisions. A dining area, a conversation/reading area and a TV area. We used it all! About 100 steps down to the water so we got our exercise. We strolled the neighborhood in the evenings which was very fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Z.

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

Great property

Everything was as advertised and was just lovely. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and clean house. Nice and quiet neighborhood. Fully equipped. Easy access and owner very friendly and helpful. Appreciate the clear instructions to house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan C.

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

Amazing place!

This place was much closer to beach than we expected. It was such an amazing time with our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

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

Great beach house!

Very clean, great view of the ocean. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

joann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious; great veiws!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

beautiful neighborhood

Neighbors were friendly, neighborhood was quiet and it was a short walk to beach and park.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanner S.

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

Really enjoyable stay

The location is amazing - a short walk to the beach and to nature trails. The home is very cozy, with good ameneties and a great view. Great option for a family and plenty of kitchen supplies to cook at the house. The check-in and check-out process was very smooth and the host responded quickly. Would recommend this VRBO to anyone looking to stay in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheri L.

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

Aptos Beach getaway

We really enjoyed our time at the beach house. The location was perfect! The home is Well maintained and kept. The owners were responsive and helpful. We look forward to our next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019