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Gated Beach Front Retreat - Remodeled on 1.5 Acres Just Steps to the Beach
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m
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La Selva Beach, CA
- Place, La Selva Beach5 min walk
- Place, Beer Can Beach17 min walk
- Place, Manresa State Beach1 min drive
- Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)71 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Blue View Room
1 Queen Bed
Sangria Suite
1 Queen Bed
Sunset Suite
1 Queen Bed
Surfer's Cove
1 Double Bed
4 bathrooms
Blue View En Suite
Toilet · Shower only
Main Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Sangria En Suite
Toilet · Shower only
Sunset En Suite
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Gated Beach Front Retreat - Remodeled on 1.5 Acres Just Steps to the Beach
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Quiet hours are 10 PM-8 AM per county regulations.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Watsonville
Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Rio del Mar, a neighbourhood in Watsonville. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Watsonville Center for the Arts and Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

La Selva Beach, CA
What's nearby
- La Selva Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Beer Can Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Manresa State Beach - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
- Rio Del Mar Beach - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 20 min drive - 21.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Poki Bowl - 8 min drive
- Whale City Bakery Bar And Grill Aptos - 8 min drive
- Erik's DeliCafé - 9 min drive
- Aptos St BBQ - 8 min drive
- Starbucks - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
11 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael H.
10 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jim & Anne L.
23 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location! So close to beach and private!
Jim & Anne L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gary & Georgette A.
21 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gary & Georgette A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
26 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Getaway
Jennifer M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael H.
4 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rio Del Mar
Michael H.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andrea H.
5 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is just like the pictures but even better in person!! The owner is great to work with
Andrea H.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lynn M. M.
4 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large home with lovely beach views and lots of privacy!
Lynn M. M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
PETER A.
5 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house; great location.
PETER A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adam B.
7 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La Selva Beach House
Adam B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
mohan g.
8 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and experience
mohan g.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
bill p.
9 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at la selva beach
bill p.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer D.
14 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent vacation
Jennifer D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diana M.
17 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
R & R 2020
Diana M.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda C.
31 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation at Villa Margarita
Linda C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hilary S.
30 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa Margarita - June 2023
Hilary S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeanette E.
24 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect quiet beach getaway with family
Jeanette E.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa F.
22 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal escape from the city!
Lisa F.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nick H.
28 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach House
Nick H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer D.
5 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second Stay
Jennifer D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katharine C.
5 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home away from home on the beach!
Katharine C.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
13 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect escape
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nora D.
9 December 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Setting for Relaxation & Connection
Nora D.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
19 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cathy H.
28 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home on coast
Cathy H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
About the host
Hosted by Jilka Pollack
Languages:
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