Watsonville, California
Unique cozy oceanfront 2 level cottage with amazing ocean views from multiple rooms and the outdoor hot tub. There is a private neighborhood pathway 100 yards away leading to the beach. A spiral staircase connects the 2 levels inside the house, and the home's lower level can also be directly accessed by stairs from the outside on the left. It is a quiet getaway that is perfect for small families. The kitchen and 2 bathrooms were upgraded for this home featuring stainless steel appliances and modern lighting.
4 adults allowed per night [includes teens who are 15+], and when including small children, up to 6 persons total can be accommodated. We tend to attract small families looking for a beachfront home to satisfy every whim. While we serve the local family vacationers, long term Corporate renters are welcome during the off season months. Our beautiful home has all the amenities one would need, from the kitchen stocked with most appliances for creating that dream meal, to the free wireless set up with free streaming service, and flat screen TV's in the living area (upper level) and the 2 bedrooms (lower level) for a fine quality of entertainment . A local landline phone is provided as well. We welcome ONE small family dog (50 lbs max) for a $50 fee per booking. There is ample space to spread out with separate levels for both privacy and relaxation. We are also located in a very quiet pet friendly residential neighborhood.
Enjoy sweeping views of The Arroyo Greenbelt and Sunset Beach. Spot seals, dolphins and whales from our 2 private decks or watch Squid harvesting at night when in season. Relax in the private hot tub and watch the white water waves. You can explore the outlying areas for amusement, book a kayaking trip in Moss Landing or head north for a full day at The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, or take a trip to any of the local wineries. Spend the afternoon browsing in the shops in the quaint Capitola Village. Heading South, explore Downtown Monterey and the Monterey Bay Marine Aquarium. A few miles further places you right in the center of Carmel By The Sea. Whether you choose north or south - a full day of fun, entertainment and relaxation awaits you.
You can also relax all day on our two decks facing the ocean and the beach with an exciting book and a glass of wine, or just chill in the hot tub located on the lower deck.
A week long stay will allow you to explore our beautiful Central Coast and leave you with memories to last a lifetime!
Month long bookings are NOT accepted during June, July and August, as we have returning guests who love to enjoy our home during this period. Bookings for 28 days or more are charged 2 cleaning fees, so that a cleaning service can be provided during their stay.
There is open parking space available for ONE CAR ONLY in front of the house.
NO SMOKING OR USE OF ILLICIT DRUGS allowed on the property or in our private neighborhood - including our personal indoor and outdoor space surrounding this property.
The stairs leading to the beach from our lower level is for ADULT USE ONLY, and not recommended for small children, especially after sunset. Please use the neighborhood pathway when accompanied by children under 8 years of age.
Keywords: 2 Level cozy Home With Amazing Views & Direct Beach Access
The Dolphin Cottage was clean and very well furnished. The hot tub was fantastic, four of spent hours in there every day. Easy walk straight down to the beach. Balconies were relaxing with great view of the ocean and Monterey off in the distance. The beds were very comfortable. We slept like babies. Easy access to Elkhorn Slough for kayaking with otters and seals and Pacific Grove for tide pools, anemones, crabs, starfish. This is a great place. The owner responds immediately to any questions. It’s a home away from home with modern appliances. You’re going to love it!
This is a cozy little home that me and my family enjoyed and had lots of fun. The beach access was so close and we enjoyed the stairs up and down after we had our meals .. LOL.! Ocean view is excellent and we like that we had a feeling of private beach ! Hope we stayed here longer and enjoyed more ! Will definitely come back when we has a chance !
We had good time at the dolphin house and certainly saw plenty of pelicans and dolphins, and enjoyed long walks on the beautiful stretch of sandy beach. The house is comfortable but fancy or new; it's well equipped with kitchen gear and other things you might want for your stay. Plenty of indoor and outdoor furniture, firewood, etc. There is a lovely ocean view from the back deck and the living room (though the couches don't face the view.) But beware, there are 2 stairways, totaling 180 steps, down to the beach, and a very narrow spiral staircase down to the master and secondary bedroom. To move luggage in, we had to use an outside staircase. Our dog could not navigate the inside stairs, and I would not recommend them for anyone especially young, old, or wide. Overall, it was a fine for a little getaway, but I don't expect we'll return.
This was a great house to rent. The views of the ocean are beautiful from the living room and deck. The fireplace was a nice touch and the manager Katie was very helpful and responded to our calls even after hours. The kitchen is very well stocked with dishes and pots/pans and the region has plenty of fresh produce available from local vendors. We especially enjoyed the hot tub located on the deck below a beautiful Monterey Cypress. We will definitely visit this place again!
Clean, quiet and you can see and hear the waves. We had a great time! Everything was clean and ready for us to enjoy. The house is 15min from town where you can find anything you need. It's a little over an hour from San Jose , 30 mins to Monterey or Santa Cruz so a great base for exploring.
I came here with some friends to get away from the city, and get some much needed R&R. Spent some time looking at places, and decided on this one, I definitely made the right decision. Where to start? We walked in around sunset, and were immediately blown away by the view, and balcony. You can look up and down the coast sitting on the chairs on the balcony, 150 feet up from the sand, basking in the sun on a comfortable chair. This is what I did most of the trip. The place was very clean and tidy, I'm not sure what the other reviewer was talking about, maybe they got a new house cleaner or something. There were utensils and a full kitchen, we ended up barbecuing and cooking most of our own meals which was nice vs. having to go out all the time. There's a private beach, which the house has direct access to. There was no one out there, and it was a beautiful couple of days. Very serene and unusual to have this paradise all to yourself. Also, there's a bbq and hot tub on the balcony that were awesome. Will definitely stay here again, was everything I could have hoped for, and more.
Pros: Good kitchen, many utensils, appliances, dishes, cookware. Safe, quiet neighborhood. Very nice beach. Heater in the downstairs bathroom comes in handy. Hot tub heater works great. Cons: It's not located in Santa Cruz-it's Watsonville (misleading). Much of the view is obstructed by a tree. 1st and 2nd floor are connected by a very narrow, steel spiral staircase. Very inconvenient for larger people, also for moving food from kitchen to barbecue which is located on the lower level deck. You have to walk out the front door, walk around the driveway and down the outer stairs if you want/need to avoid the spiral staircase. The downstairs shower has a 6' ceiling. If you are over 6', prepare to duck down during your shower. Upon our arrival, the hot tub was dirty (several clumps of dirt and sand at the bottom) and the bbq was not cleaned and the propane regulator allowed only the slightest flame/heat. Very poor cell reception (and we have Verizon) and the landline is local only. Bathtub Jacuzzi did not work. Downstairs deck flood lights did not work. In fairness, both the hot tub and bbq were cleaned by the house cleaner, but not until 9 PM of our check-in day.
Stayed with another couple over New Year's. Beautiful beach, quiet, neighbors were friendly and the overall stay was wonderful. The cottage is equipped with basic needs and it's great to hear the crashing waves. We would definitely stay there again! Although you are out of town, it is very close to Aptos, Capitola and Santa Cruz. SC is maybe a 15 minute drive. Great place!!! Thank you.
We made a very last minute trip to this special place. We have 2 small children and found the Dolphin Cottage to be a perfect fit for our needs. We spent lots of time exploring the beach where our children found shells, sand dollars, and other elements of the ocean. We enjoyed sitting in the hot tub while viewing and listening to the ocean. The house was very cozy and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. We will definitely be back again!
Nice house, just steps to the beach ,however, means 142 steps down a cliff. Beach was very nice and private. House should have been cleaner. For the price was a good deal. Better cleaning service a must .
My family (3 kids, 2 adults, 1 dog) really enjoyed our stay at the Dolphin House. The views are spectacular and the home's amenities (kitchen, hot tub, cable TV, wifi) are solid. If you aren't in the best physical shape, the steps down to the beach might be pretty challenging, particularly if you decide to come up those same stairs. On the other hand, there are places to stop on the way up/down and you can always walk up the more gradual slope at the nearby state beach.
My friends and I and my dog Luke stayed 2 short nights at the Dolphin House. The house is located in a quiet, safe and friendly neighborhood. It over looks the ocean and you can hear the oceans music. The beach is a short walk down many steps (not too bad for someone like me that doesn't exercise).The beach was somewhat private and clean. Dogs are allowed on leash, but we saw a few off leash and had our well behaved dog off leash from time to time. The house is perfectly set up all you need is to bring your food, wine and cd's. We had a wonderful time.
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