La Selva Beach Retreat Near Manresa Beach

Watsonville, California
$470 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Summary:

This La Selva Beach home sits just 150 yards from Manresa State Beach, ideal for extended 30-day stays with its fully equipped kitchen, in-unit laundry, and two private Spanish-style courtyards. Three bedrooms sleep up to six guests, while the open-concept living space and four-car parking make it perfect for remote workers, traveling professionals, or families relocating to the Santa Cruz area. Walk two minutes to miles of sandy coastline, or drive 20 minutes north to downtown Santa Cruz and the Beach Boardwalk.



The Space:

The open floor plan connects living, dining, and kitchen spaces under skylights that flood the home with natural light. The living room features a plush sofa, loveseat, and TV with streaming options. The dining table seats 6 with sliding door access to the patio. The kitchen comes with full-size refrigerator, oven, stove, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, and all cookware and dining ware you'll need.

Bedroom 1: Queen bed, patio access, ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combo and single vanity

Bedroom 2: Queen bed, patio access

Bedroom 3: Full bed

Second full bathroom with shower/tub combo and single vanity.

Two Spanish-style courtyards offer private outdoor space for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Washer and dryer in-unit. WiFi throughout. Garage parking for 2 cars plus driveway space for 2 more. The fireplace is decorative only and not available for guest use.

☀️ Summer means endless beach days and warm evenings on the patio.

❄️ Winter brings serene coastal walks, whale-watching season, and stunning sunsets without the crowds.



Guest Access:

Self check-in details provided before arrival.

️ Parking for 4 vehicles total: 2 in the garage and 2 in the driveway. The home is in a quiet residential neighborhood with easy beach access.



The Neighborhood:

You're 150 yards from Manresa State Beach, an easy 2-minute walk to sand and surf. Aptos Village is 10 minutes away with local restaurants and shops. Downtown Watsonville is 15 minutes away, where you'll find the historic 1923 Fox Theater, Callaghan Park Cultural Center, and the Watsonville State Wildlife Area. Head north 20 minutes to Santa Cruz for the Beach Boardwalk and thriving downtown, or to funky Capitola Village with its colorful waterfront. Drive 30 miles south to Monterey for the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, whale-watching tours, and kayaking adventures. Local farmers markets and the coastal rail trail offer more ways to explore the area year-round.



Getting Around:

Highway 1 runs along the coast and connects you to Santa Cruz (20 minutes north), Monterey (45 minutes south), and San Jose (50 minutes east via Highway 17). The home is about 75 miles south of San Francisco, roughly a 90-minute drive. Santa Cruz County airports and San Jose International Airport are the closest options for air travel.



Other Things to Note:

• Pets: Not allowed — a fine will be assessed at checkout if evidence of a pet is found

• Washer/Dryer: In-unit

• Parking: 4 cars maximum

• Fireplace is decorative only and not available for guest use

• Permit #221142

• Minimum stay: 30 days

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    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)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1330 Sq Ft (124 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Shower
  • THINGS TO DO

    Golf Privileges
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Melissa P.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Can’t beat the location! Less than 5 minute walk to a beautiful beach that never gets too crowded. Lots of space, great sleeping arrangements and lounging area. We enjoyed the outdoor patios. Bonfired on the beach at night. Owners should invest in a good cleaning service and some insect maintenance. Entire place was very dusty, with spider webs and spiders, everywhere. In our first hour there we killed almost 10 daddy long legs. Looked like the house hadn’t been cleaned in a while. There was dust and cobwebs in main areas of the house such as the living room and hallways. Other than those issues, we had a good stay.

  • Diane S.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    Overall our stay went quite well. The house was comfortable and we had plenty of room. The kitchen was adequately supplied. We enjoyed the outside patio and the lovely view.

  • Claire C.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    This home is situated in a quiet neighborhood that’s less than a five-minute walk from door to shore—this easy access was awesome! While the bathrooms and kitchen are a bite dated, they were clean. Overall, we had a relaxing, comfortable visit.

  • Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    We had a lovely time staying at this beach house in La Selva Beach. The location was perfect for us, super close to a great beach, and the layout is great for quality time as a family.

  • Jason P.

    Submitted Dec 14, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    Nice area, but the house hasn't been cleaned well in a long time. Dust balls, dirty floors and surfaces, and minimal set of dishes. Furthermore, be aware that Vrbo will connect you to a third party agency who will give access to the property. In addition to a Vrbo contract, you will be expected to sign other contracts, upload IDs, etc. Overall disappointed with the rental and check in process.

  • Catherine R.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    There is a beautiful distant view of the ocean, which we enjoyed with our morning coffee. The home is decorated with lovely colorful paintings by the owner. We were disappointed that they were ants in the kitchen and bedroom and the kitchen was not clean. It was confusing with him to communicate as there was a middleman between VRBO and us. moved in

  • James S.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 12, 2024

    Property appeared to be older but well maintained. Was listed as a house but I would describe it as a townhouse. Kitchen was well equipped and unit was well supplied. I would have given the check in process 5 stars but two days prior to check in I received a notification that I had to provide additional personal information to a third party over and above what I had already given to Grand Welcome. The reservation had already been confirmed and I thought I was done with the check in procedure. This was a surprise and a little irritating. It would not have been such a big deal if I had received the request earlier or been advised by Grand Welcome it was coming. Otherwise, check in was very smooth. On the positive side, on about the third morning, the shower head in the master bath fell off. I texted Grand Welcome about the problem and they had it fixed the same day. I thought that was impressive. All in all, a nice stay, quiet neighborhood, and an overall good experience.

  • Lloyd T.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2024

    Stayed Jun 28, 2024

    it was an enjoyable stay. Please send me a statement for cost on my stay.

  • Leslie B.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2024

    Stayed May 30, 2024

    Stayed for 3 nights. Was pretty close to everything we needed.

  • Annette R.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2023

    Stayed Dec 26, 2023

    We had a great stay. Very clean and loved the easy access to the beach.

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$470+
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