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

4.8

Outstanding(223 Reviews)

House in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

About this house rental

Home is located in the very desirable Sand Dollar Beach community; away from the bar scene. This is the perfect spot for families or a romantic getaway. You will be less than 200 paces to sand and surf down our paved and gently sloping community beach access footpath.

The home is a real gem; remodeled in 2018 and located just 6 houses from sand and surf. Beautiful high vaulted ceilings, magnificent giant fireplace and over 2,100 square feet of living space. You will love how bright and airy this home is; providing both large open spaces, as well as cozy nooks for private reading and relaxing.

The reverse floor-plan, provides views of the ocean from kitchen, family room and master bedroom. A second 'bonus' area located downstairs provides a great escape for the children or peaceful relaxation spot.

In addition, a spacious outdoor deck is a great place to relax, enjoy a fine meal at the outdoor dining table, take in the ocean view or simply enjoy the ocean's breeze.

The home is stocked with the latest amenities and kitchen necessities. This lovely home is very spacious, comfortably sleeps 9. (one king, one queen, two twins, one full futon, plus a single roll-a-way bed)
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Sand Dollar Beach community is located 10 minutes from Santa Cruz and 20 minutes from Monterey. It is part of California's Manresa State Beach Coastline, close to world famous Seascape Resort, just North of Pajaro Dunes .

Sorry, No Pets, No Smoking
Santa Cruz County TOT Certificate #CO00028

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

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

4.8

Outstanding(223 Reviews)

House in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

4.8

Outstanding(223 Reviews)

4.8

Aug 2024

Enjoyed the property, the traffic wasn't fun. We wanted to check out the colleges in the area with our granddaughter. She had a wonderful time so it was worth it.

4.8

Aug 2024

Beautiful house, awesome location close to beach

4.8

Jul 2024

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.

4.8

Jun 2024

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.

4.8

Jun 2024

Spacious; great veiws!

4.8

May 2024

Great gathering place for family weekend.

4.8

Apr 2024

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.

4.8

Jan 2024

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.

4.8

Dec 2023

Everything was as advertised and was just lovely. Would stay here again

4.8

Sep 2023

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.

4.8

Aug 2023

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!

4.8

Jul 2023

Joe is the kindest, most communicative and patient host we have ever come across. The check in process was perfect as he put on the outside lights due to our flights being delayed several hours. The home was well equipped with food, beach supplies, and hygiene essentials. He also provided quick flexibility for checking out later than the usual time and responding almost instantly. He’s a true mensch.

4.8

Jul 2023

Great location! Great stay! We had a wonderful time at the property! The house had everything we needed! 2 min walk to an essentially private beach at La Selva beach which we loved! Clean! Open, bright living room area. 45 min to the Monterey bay aquarium. 15-20 min to Capitola. Easy communication with the manager. Thanks for a great stay!

4.8

Jul 2023

This place was much closer to beach than we expected. It was such an amazing time with our family!

4.8

Jul 2023

Loved our stay here. Beautiful deck with a view of the water from afar. Very well equipped kitchen. The photos don’t do it justice. It was wonderful to fall asleep to the sound of the ocean and a short walk to the beach each day. Lovely home.

4.8

Jun 2023

The house perfect, the neighborhood was very quiet and you can hear the ocean while relaxing in the living room. You are within in minutes of an abundance of activities and restaurants. We will be visiting again soon. I recommend a visit to the Apple Cafe delicious food.

4.8

May 2023

Very clean, great view of the ocean. Highly recommended.

4.8

May 2023

Neighbors were friendly, neighborhood was quiet and it was a short walk to beach and park.

4.8

Apr 2023

We stayed here for a belayed family Easter trip with our family and had an amazing time. The house was very clean and spacious for everyone to enjoy. The second floor patio has beautiful views of the ocean and the beach is a short walk down a steep street and set of stairs. The kids loved walking on the beach in the mornings and looking for shells, which were plentiful. The location is a little further from shops/restaurants but makes up for it by its proximity to the beach. Overall it was a great stay!

4.8

Feb 2023

We love this house like a second home. We have two families - both with two adults and two girls. It is comfortable and peaceful. The owners have been great and we will continue to visit.

4.8

Jan 2023

The house was perfect for our family. Everything worked and looked as we expected. View is better than we expected, and the short walk to the beach provided great views of the water. We’d stay again!

4.8

Jan 2023

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.

4.8

Dec 2022

See title. Beach access is a nice walk down the path.

4.8

Oct 2022

Had a wonderful, 2 night stay with 3 friends. Clean home, quiet neighborhood, great location, well stocked and great host!

4.8

Oct 2022

Joe’s communication was excellent. I would most definitely stay at Sand Dollar again. We had a great time! The grandchildren wanted to stay longer shedding some tear’s because they didn’t want to leave. The house was fully stocked with all amenities . We enjoyed the short walk to the beach only minutes away very private.The girls played in the waves and loved looking for sand dollars. Hope to stay at Sand Dollar again!

4.8

Oct 2022

This was our second stay here, we enjoyed the house and location so much on the first visit that we booked for the same weekend this year. The host is great, and even stored a very large package I inadvertently had delivered to the house for a year!

4.8

Oct 2022

This house was perfect for Grandma, two daughters & hubbies and one granddaughter. It is large enough to accommodate quite a few other family members for brunches and dinners. Beds were great and everything was clean and tidy. Thank you.

4.8

Sep 2022

Perfect location to beach and close to Santa Cruz. Home was comfortable and very inviting. Will be back!

4.8

Sep 2022

We had a great time! The host was very gracious and responsive. We would definitely reccomend this property.

4.8

Aug 2022

Our family enjoyed our stay in this clean, spacious and well located house with excellent modern appliances (massive washing machine and dryer). Sadly we didn't get the weather to enjoy the outside space on offer, but being in a quiet residential area just a short drive to either Santa Cruz or Monterey was ideal in escaping the localised mist during our few days. Excellent communication with the owner, and exceptionally clean house.

4.8

Aug 2022

Excellent stay, beautiful neighborhood and beach!! perfect for our family to stay and unwind during our sons wedding festivities at seascape.

4.8

Aug 2022

It was a really good house for our family. My husband and I, the grandparents, had the upstairs master suite, while my son, daughter-in-law and the two boys had the downstairs. This worked out very well. We all loved the ocean view and proximity to the beach. The kitchen is well equipped and the furniture is comfortable. A nice, quiet neighborhood, too.

4.8

Jul 2022

Beach House

Beach House

Beautiful property. We had a great time! Perfect house for a family getaway. Steep walked to and from the beach but we survived and would definitely go back!!

4.8

Jul 2022

Great beach house!

Great beach house!

Great spot for a family beach getaway! The house was clean and very spacious(the living area is bigger than it appears in pictures). Layout was great for two small families. The adults had the bedrooms and the kids bunked in the twin room (extra rollaway in the closet was awesome). Kitchen was fully stocked with pots, pans, and servingware which was appreciated. Would definitely rent again!

4.8

Jul 2022

Beach Get away

Beach Get away

We had a wonderful time at this property. The house was fully ready for us and had everything we needed. The walk to the beach is down hill and down many steps, so we got our exercise. We would love to come back next year.

4.8

Jul 2022

Great Place to Stay

Great Place to Stay

The house was very clean and easy to check in to. It has amazing views of the ocean and is walking distance (down a steep road) to the beach. Extremely well equipped with bikes, boogie boards, foosball, beach umbrella, and more.

4.8

Jul 2022

Great Location

Great Location

The overall experience was the best one I have had. Clean/Easy Check-in. Just the right amount of reminders and posted instructions. Great location.

4.8

Jul 2022

We came from England and booked the house to stay with family. It was absolutely perfect - the access to the beach, a couple of lovely evenings eating and chatting, bonfires at the beach. Couldn’t have hoped for better.

4.8

Jun 2022

Absolutely perfect

Absolutely perfect

4.8

Jun 2022

The perfect beach getaway!

The perfect beach getaway!

This was the perfect beach house for a family getaway. The home was clean, roomy, and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in San Francisco Bay Area?

The average price for a rental in San Francisco Bay Area is $327 per night. This rental is $344 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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

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About this house rental

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FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in San Francisco Bay Area?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

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

What amenities are available at Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+?

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