La Selva Beach Retreat Near Manresa Beach

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.

Description

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.

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.

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.

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October 2026

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Bedding

3 QUEEN BEDS

Amenities 42

Bed linens
Blender
Cable TV
Carbon monoxide detector
Coffee maker
Conditioner
Cookware
Dining table
Dishes and silverware
Dishwasher
Dryer
Essentials
Free parking on premises
Free parking on street
Garage
Golf - Optional
Hangers
Heating
Hot water
Indoor fireplace
Internet
Iron
Kitchen
Microwave
Museums
Near Ocean
Oven
Patio or balcony
Private entrance
Refrigerator
Shampoo
Shopping
Smoke detector
Stove
Suitable for children (2-12 years)
Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
Toaster
Town
TV
Washer
Wine glasses
Wireless Internet

Location

Reviews 4.4 (20)

Loved how close we were to the beach an easy walk and the neighborhood is nice and comfy house to stay in
Anonymous - Posted: 9/23/2026

overall, the property was very nice and well-maintained. There were more bugs than I was comfortable with, but that had a lot to do with the location. The access to the beach was a little bit of brain damage but manageable overall everything went well and I would recommend this property to other people with bigger parties.
Troy P. - Posted: 8/19/2026

The house is within walking distance from Manresa beach. Has three good sized bedrooms with a central patio. Unfortunately the internet didn’t work, the dishwasher was broken and the garage door was off its tracks and we had to manually lift in order to close it. Limited house information but lots of information about the art on the walls. There was mouse activity at night. But located near the beach!!
Marie D. - Posted: 8/14/2026

Our family had a great time in this home. The beach is 5 minutes away walking distance!
Anonymous - Posted: 7/26/2026

My husband, adult son & I found the house so comfortable & roomy! We enjoyed the private outside space very much. The trees were glorious. We even saw an owl flying overhead!
Anonymous - Posted: 7/19/2026

The place is perfect for a Beach getaway. The only issues I noticed were that there were spiders crawling around the house and that the furniture was dirty and had a weird smell to it kinda of like cat shhh. also it's not too safe to let toddlers roam around in. not a place to bring little ones. other than that it was a great stay because it's only a short walk to the beach.
Anonymous - Posted: 7/15/2026

We enjoyed this house a lot. Very comfortable for big family. Location is a key, 5 minutes walk to the beach (stairs).
Anonymous - Posted: 7/11/2026

This is a wonderful family-friendly place to stay! We could work, relax, and enjoy everything all in one place. The house had a nice kitchen, plenty of space, and a beautiful beach nearby. The internet connection was good, and everything we needed was taken care of, making our stay very comfortable.
Anonymous - Posted: 7/4/2026

Spacious and super close to the beach! We took a last minute trip to do Point Lobos Nature Reserve and some other spots in Carmel and Monterrey and this was a lovely home base. The beach is a short walk away too so nice to start or end the day there.
Anonymous - Posted: 6/25/2026

Hello, We line the art around the house. Be able to walk to the beach was we were looking for. Served de purpose and our needs.
Anonymous - Posted: 6/19/2026

I love the place it was clean peaceful very beautiful. We had a great time, the beds sheets and covers were so nice and clean. I’ll definitely book it again. We love the welcome items they left for us.
Anonymous - Posted: 5/20/2026

Great place to stay.
Anonymous - Posted: 4/20/2026

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.
Melissa P. - Posted: 9/4/2025

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.
Diane S. - Posted: 8/8/2025

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.
Claire C. - Posted: 7/31/2025

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.
Benjamin B. - Posted: 7/23/2025

Great
Anonymous - Posted: 11/8/2024

The place is fine but dated. Three guys fishing it was perfect. Could have used salt pepper and a Keurig. I will stay there again
Anonymous - Posted: 10/14/2024

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
Catherine R. - Posted: 9/14/2024

A little isolated and the Airbnb could use some love! Missing a few amenities like toaster, comfortable bedding, some basic supplies in house. Convenient driving to Watsonville, nothing in walking distance.
Anonymous - Posted: 8/12/2024

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overall, the property was very nice and well-maintained. There were more bugs than I was comfortable with, but that had a lot to do with the location. The access to the beach was a little bit of brain damage but manageable overall everything went well and I would recommend this property to other people with bigger parties.
Troy P.

Posted: 8/19/2026

The house is within walking distance from Manresa beach. Has three good sized bedrooms with a central patio. Unfortunately the internet didn’t work, the dishwasher was broken and the garage door was off its tracks and we had to manually lift in order to close it. Limited house information but lots of information about the art on the walls. There was mouse activity at night. But located near the beach!!
Marie D.

Posted: 8/14/2026

My husband, adult son & I found the house so comfortable & roomy! We enjoyed the private outside space very much. The trees were glorious. We even saw an owl flying overhead!
Anonymous

Posted: 7/19/2026

The place is perfect for a Beach getaway. The only issues I noticed were that there were spiders crawling around the house and that the furniture was dirty and had a weird smell to it kinda of like cat shhh. also it's not too safe to let toddlers roam around in. not a place to bring little ones. other than that it was a great stay because it's only a short walk to the beach.
Anonymous

Posted: 7/15/2026

This is a wonderful family-friendly place to stay! We could work, relax, and enjoy everything all in one place. The house had a nice kitchen, plenty of space, and a beautiful beach nearby. The internet connection was good, and everything we needed was taken care of, making our stay very comfortable.
Anonymous

Posted: 7/4/2026

Spacious and super close to the beach! We took a last minute trip to do Point Lobos Nature Reserve and some other spots in Carmel and Monterrey and this was a lovely home base. The beach is a short walk away too so nice to start or end the day there.
Anonymous

Posted: 6/25/2026

I love the place it was clean peaceful very beautiful. We had a great time, the beds sheets and covers were so nice and clean. I’ll definitely book it again. We love the welcome items they left for us.
Anonymous

Posted: 5/20/2026

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.
Melissa P.

Posted: 9/4/2025

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.
Diane S.

Posted: 8/8/2025

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.
Claire C.

Posted: 7/31/2025

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.
Benjamin B.

Posted: 7/23/2025

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
Catherine R.

Posted: 9/14/2024

A little isolated and the Airbnb could use some love! Missing a few amenities like toaster, comfortable bedding, some basic supplies in house. Convenient driving to Watsonville, nothing in walking distance.
Anonymous

Posted: 8/12/2024