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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Absolute ocean/beach front - La Selva Beach- gated

  • WE ARE IN LA SELVA BEACH - AT SAND DOLLAR BEACH - BELOW THE GATE - DIRECTLY ON THE BEACH #111564



    This updated unit has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms plus a large bonus room. The living room has a gas log fireplace perfect for those cool beach evenings. There is a separate dining area plus an informal breakfast bar. The kitchen is remodeled and fully equipped.



    There are two ocean front decks perfect for summer BBQ. All bedrooms, living room, dining room and kitchen have an ocean view. There are fire rings on the beach seasonally for summer bonfire fun. There are 4 smart TV's,



    Direct access to the beach from this spacious, updated townhouse located on Manressa Beach. Behind this private gated community, is the perfect vacation getaway for any beach lover. Just sit, relax and watch pelicans, whales and otters. Or get out and enjoy the surf and sand right outside your back door.

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About the area

Located in Watsonville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Watsonville Center for the Arts and Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching, wildlife walks and birdwatching. Visit our Watsonville travel guide
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La Selva Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • A sandy beach with waves, houses, and a clear sky.
    Manresa State Beach
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, ocean waves, and a mountainous backdrop.
    Monterey Bay
    11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • A coastal town with colorful buildings, palm trees, and a calm body of water reflecting the architecture.
    Capitola Beach
    16 min drive - 16.4 km
  • A beachside amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a building with a red roof.
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    23 min drive - 24.7 km
  • An aquarium with large windows, a diver, and a crowd of visitors.
    Monterey Bay Aquarium
    57 min drive - 65.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Beer Mule
    10 min drive
  • Imura Japanese Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • Subway
    9 min drive
  • Golden China Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • Jack in the Box
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolute ocean/beach front - La Selva Beach- gated pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Absolute ocean/beach front - La Selva Beach- gated?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Absolute ocean/beach front - La Selva Beach- gated?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolute ocean/beach front - La Selva Beach- gated?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Absolute ocean/beach front - La Selva Beach- gated located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Monterey Bay, Manresa State Beach and Beer Can Beach. La Selva Beach is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Absolute ocean/beach front - La Selva Beach- gated Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach house. The sunsets were so awesome! Well equiped property and great communication with owner. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location & unit

Great beach frontage and views from unit.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Three bedrooms plus a fold out couch in the TV room. Kitchen very well equipped very nice dining table the room all look out on the beach. It’s our second year here and we were like it. The hostess is easy to reach and happy to give any information that we asked.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach Front Stay

We've rented one of these beach row homes in this neighborhood along the coast for years for our annual family beach week, and this one is definitely one of our favorites! Clean, comfortable, and well - appointed with everything you need to make your stay enjoyable. The bonus room is definitely a plus, as not all houses on this row have one. It's a perfect location and home base to access all the fun that the Monterrey Bay offers and then come home to a relaxing spot to hang out on the beach, a sunset stroll or enjoy the views of dolphins from the deck. Easy BBQs or beach bonfires too. As usual, our family had a wonderful time and we will definitely be back! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Wildlife

We were blessed with great weather and the wildlife was truly amazing. We saw dolphins almost every day, a lone baby seal that was sunning on the beach and then returned to the ocean, a few bats, and tons of really interesting birds. We couldn't stop watching the brown pelicans!! Plus, the locals and their dogs were fun to watch. The condo was really nice with all the luxuries, but I had forgotten about the steps. I had leg surgery last year and the steps and the sand made it a little difficult. The location is close to Seascape and Capitola for shopping and restaurants, which was handy. It was strange, but it seemed like everything happened right in front of our particular condo. I would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quietly Beautiful Ocean Retreat

Our group was three couples: Me and my husband, our son & gf, and our daughter and bf. The “kids” are in their 20s. We had a lovely stay!! The house is directly on the beach. Walk down the stairs and your toes will be in the sand. You will hear the surf all night long. It’s beautiful! This is the second time we’ve stayed here. Everything is lovely, clean, and beautifully decorated. The beach is a private beach, so it is nearly empty at all times. It’s the perfect getaway! This beach is rural. You will need to drive to get to shops, restaurants, etc. This was not a problem for us. We loved it there. It’s a fairly easy drive (25 minutes) up to Santa Cruz boardwalk or down to Monterey (45mins) to go to the aquarium. I have nothing bad to say about our stay. Everything was perfect!!
My breakfast on the patio
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views!

Lovely week spent on a beautiful beach watching birds,dolphins and whales. Very private location but home had everything you might need except close grocery store.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

One of a kind beauty

We had a wonderful time staying in this beautiful home. The neighbors got a little loud for a brief period and after contacting the property manager she took care of it right away. Great service and a beautiful view. Loved the sound of the surf. Would definately stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax by the ocean

I am old and handicapped and wanted a property where I could enjoy an ocean view and this was perfect. While there are three flights of stairs I could manage easily. I have rented other properties in the past and Cynthia was the best by far at communicating all the needed information.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful!

The vacation home was awesome! The views were beautiful from every room. The beds were comfy and rooms decorated nicely. The kitchen had everything you would ever need to make a meal. We used the fire pit every night on the beach. Walked on the beach daily and found lots of shells and sand dollars. Only 20 min from boardwalk hustle. It was nice to come back to tranquility at night to hear the ocean from your bed. My family can't wait to go back again next year. Thank you Cynthia for the use of your beautiful home.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2016
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Owner was a nighmare!

rude, disrespectful, unreasonable, irresponsible, very bad experience
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Once again....wonderful!

LOVE this home. Very well kept, clean, and comfortable. Stepping out the bottom floor rooms, down a few stairs, and onto the sand is just the icing on the cake. Kitchen is well appointed. Provided linens and towels are a wonderful + too. Everything has its spot and it tidily labelled. I love that! The week goes by way to fast and we are never ready to leave. The only thing I would change is having a TV on the main floor in the main room. (There is one one the main floor in the 'playroom', but the kids take that one over!) Can't wait to go back next year!!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great location but crazy expectations for fees

Location made up for all the hiccups but won’t stay with this host again Pros Location Layout worked well with Littles Good beach equipment Cons Communication Check in and out instructions not sent other than at first booking We did all dishes pots pans etc before leaving and simply left a few water bottles and pizza boxes towel in the wash and in front of it as we were rushing out by 10am with 3 toddlers and a prego Got a slew of angry texts about how we didn’t clean well enough and the house cleaner couldn’t do her job of just basic cleaning. Owner wants to get away with the bare minimum while charging a $300+ cleaning fee
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful beach vacation

Getting away from the Sacramento heat, this place is number 1 in my book. Plenty of space for the family. The views are beautiful. I couldn’t get enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

We’ve stayed in many of these units over the years, and this is one of the very best. The place is exceptionally well stocked, well designed and well maintained. It felt more like a home than a vacation rental. I can’t wait to go back! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

We absolutely loved our stay here and the owner was very easy to contact! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property!

We had a fantastic time. The property is on a GREAT location, just steps to the beach. We surfed, had fires, played games and chilled at the property, and it's just a short drive to Monterey for fishing and whale watching. There was enough room for 7 of us to be comfortable and everything we needed was there. Would be happy to come back again!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular view!

We have stayed in various condos on this beach for 30 years and this is our favorite. Loved the beachy decor! We will be returning!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Much needed vacation

Amazing location and just steps to the beach! The house had everything we needed and then some. The house is three stories so there are lots of stairs and then more stairs down to the beach. You get a good workout everyday! We enjoyed long morning walks, afternoon relaxing and beautiful sunsets on the beach. We also loved sitting out on the deck, with drinks in hand, and enjoying the sounds of the ocean and scenery. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Christmas

We enjoyed the place so much that we have already booked again for next Christmas! Right on a large, clean beautiful beach. We enjoyed spending time on the upper deck watching and listening to the crashing waves. The condo is very livable with all of comforts of home. The owner/ manager is readily available, very helpful and pride of ownership is obvious.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach!

Fantastic beach house.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place to Stay

Cozy, though 8 of us slept extremely comfortably with 3 bathrooms. Sparlking clean. Everything in good working order in the kitchen. Management always available for questions. Can't think of anything I'd change. Plenty of bags for garbage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Weekend Getaway

We had a fantastic time at La Selva beach. We are two families with kids that just wanted to get away for a long weekend from the grind of the day to day. This property is such a gem, the views were amazing, direct access to the beach is a must with a bunch of kids. The decor was tasteful and comfortable. The house is tiered into the mountain, so you actually enter at the very top level, which is one bedroom & bathroom, walk down some stairs to the main living area/dining/kitchen & "tv lounge" extra room, then the lowest level is 2 bedrooms. Also, the upstairs loft bedroom actually has a pull screen so it can be a private bedroom. Everything was well appointed and we found literally everything we needed. The kitchen especially was magical because I'd brought a cookie kit to make for my daughters birthday and realized it was much more labor intensive then i expected. But voila, they had every tool, bowl, and device I needed! The beach is gorgeous, and super private, since there is just a handful of houses on this stretch. The kids roamed free like wildlings while the adults adulated on the deck! We even made s'mores one night with the fire ring they provide!! Magical!! We would definitely stay here again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Great location and size-it was a perfect walk on the beach; the kids enjoyed fishing and playing wiffle ball.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

High School Friends Get Together

Condo was very comfortable, well stocked with supplies and necessities, and can’t beat the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019