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Perched on the Sand – Oceanfront Living with Unmatched Views

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3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

LaSelva Beach, CA

Manresa State Beach
‪20 min walk‬
La Selva Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Sunset State Beach
‪7 min drive‬
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Top level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Bottom Level

1 King Bed

Bunk bedroom Queen on bottom XL Twin top - bottom level

1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Perched on the Sand – Oceanfront Living with Unmatched Views

Description
Wake up to the sound of waves and step straight onto the sand from Perched on the Sand, a stunning 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom oceanfront retreat designed for relaxed luxury. With panoramic views from every level, spacious interiors, and direct beach access, this is the ultimate destination for families or small groups seeking a memorable coastal escape.

The Space

- Comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests
- 3 spacious bedrooms | 4 full bathrooms
- Additional queen-size fold-out bed in the family room
- Expansive family room with seating and coastal views
- Four carport parking spaces – rare for beachfront homes
- Private balconies overlooking the ocean
- Gas BBQ and dining space for outdoor meals
- Washer and dryer included for extended stays
- High-speed Wi-Fi and self-check-in for ultimate convenience
- Linens provided – guests should bring their own beach towels
- Keyless entry for smooth arrival and added security

Note:

- No smoking, parties, or pets permitted
- Please review our cancellation policy prior to booking
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended

Guest Access
Guests have exclusive access to the entire home, balconies, and beachfront entry.

Neighborhood
Located in one of the most sought-after stretches of the coast, Perched on the Sand offers both privacy and proximity to top local attractions. Whether you're seeking adventure or tranquility, this central location makes it easy to do both.

Nearby Attractions

- Direct beach access – ideal for surfing, swimming, and sunbathing
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Wharf – family-friendly fun just a short drive away
- Capitola Village – charming boutiques, restaurants, and beachfront ambiance
- Gizdich Ranch – fresh berry picking and homemade pies
- Moss Landing – kayak or go whale watching along the scenic bay
- Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman’s Wharf – unforgettable marine adventures

Interaction
Professionally managed by Kendall & Potter Property Management. Our local team is available throughout your stay to ensure a seamless vacation experience.

Getting Around

- Local dining and groceries within minutes
- Quick access to Highway 1 for day trips up and down the coast
- Located between Santa Cruz and Monterey

Check-In & Check-Out

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property manager

Kendall & Potter Property Management

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Languages

English

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Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Watsonville

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 Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

LaSelva Beach, CA

What's nearby

Manresa State Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
La Selva Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Sunset State Beach - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Rio Del Mar Beach - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
Capitola Beach - 13 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

Gilroy Station - 40 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Imura Japanese Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Beer Mule - ‬10 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
‪Corralitos Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
‪California Grill of the Pajaro Valley - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perched on the Sand – Oceanfront Living with Unmatched Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perched on the Sand – Oceanfront Living with Unmatched Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perched on the Sand – Oceanfront Living with Unmatched Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perched on the Sand – Oceanfront Living with Unmatched Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Manresa State Beach, Beer Can Beach and La Selva Beach. Sunset State Beach and Rio Del Mar Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mehrdad A.

10 June 2025

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

House is dated but very clean and comfortable. The two leather couches in the main living room are starting to tear.The view is simply awsome and steps away from beach is absolutely wonderful. The location and cleanliness is worth the price. The beach is vast and very clean.The host was very responsive.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ M.

23 September 2024

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

Family Reunion

The house worked out very well. Great location. The kitchen had all of the cooking equipment I needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W., Auburn, CA

11 January 2020

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

Great Vacation Spot!

Great Vacation Spot! Our family loved staying here.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

23 August 2022

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

Perfect Stay!

Very clean and as advertised! Hope to stay there again soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paven K.

21 September 2022

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

Beautiful place! Beautiful location!

Great experience, awesome recreation closet full of fun toys for the beach. Overall great time!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenda S., Brentwood, California

13 February 2023

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

Relax on the shore!

Well kept home, steps to the beach and ocean, nice secure neighborhood. Had a family weekend and it was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Prairie M.

28 December 2023

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

Amazing!

From start to finish-this is the place you want to be for any sort of vacation, family trip and/or restful time. Outstanding views, extremely comfortable home to watch them from. Over the top clean.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jody p.

16 May 2022

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

Huge views huge beach

Great location on the sand w direct beach access. Three level Floorplan and well-equipped. Not fancy and a bit dated, but comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

28 August 2022

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

Sand Dollar Beach Perched on the Sand

Had a wonderful week with our family. The home came with many amenities and more.. Very comfortable and quiet.. We will be returning

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cortney L.

2 February 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Awesome spot right on the beach

Very clean property that had most necessities and those items you needed to bring were provided on a list from the property management. Only downside was where one bed was there was no door. Other than that it was great!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M., Sacramento

4 October 2023

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

Peaceful oasis

Beautiful location. We were able to see whales and dolphins. Bring binoculars so you don’t miss out seeing the marine life. The house is perfectly located close to both Santa Cruz beach boardwalk and Capitola. The house is fully stocked and the ocean view can be seen from the living area as well as the bedrooms. The ocean view is breathtaking and the sound of the ocean waves is a sweet lullaby. Kitchen is fully stocked and the fireplace is wonderful when temperatures get a little chilly. Bring some firewood because there is fire circles on the beach which makes making s’mores so much more fun. My family and I had a wonderful time. We will for sure be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vaidhyanathan G., San Jose, Ca

28 February 2017

Overall wonderful experience

Our friend families(11 adults) planned for a weekend and spent 2 whole day in this beach house. All of us enjoyed the house and deck beach view. Enjoyed to the core!!!... With few things to share with others, 1) Property details mentioned 11 adults to accommodate, but we saw only 10 beds. Somehow we managed since its just 2 days. 2) House has 2 bunker beds without ladder, so it was difficult to access the top bed. Other than above 2 minor things, its really worth for money & spending time with friends/families. Enjoy your stay!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

19 February 2015

Perfect place to celebrate "Life" and reflect on the blessings of family.....

In December of 2013 we had spent a lovely family vacation celebrating our parents 46th anniversary at La Selva Beach. We couldn't stop talking about how fun it was. Then 2 months later my parents were in a horrible car accident, my Mother died & Dad lived after a 5 week stay in hospital. We've had a rough year grieving and new roles in care giving to my father with a traumatic brain injury. When the year anniversary of my mothers passing was insight, we wanted to celebrate her life & my Dad's survival at the last place we all were together. We decided to choose a different rental property from our 2013 trip. We returned to La Selva beach & was blessed with this property! We needed some special accommodations for my Dad & this place had 98% of them!! The property was clean(no musty odors), spacious & a great floor plan for families or groups! The four full bathrooms was a luxury that accommodated everyone's needs! Even though were at the beach with gorgeous multi coloured sunsets, having two great Smart TVs was a great for night time down time! We used both decks & appreciated the safe and sturdy steps to the beach(approximately 30) for elderly father & 4 year old!! Beds were surprisingly comfy with fresh smelling linens & plenty of fresh towels. We also loved having the beverage fridge! There was sand toys, boogie boards, a fishing pole and chairs....only a few things that would improve this 5 star property! We had some warm weather & it was very, very hot with only one ceiling fan and a/c didn't keep up until natures A/C kicked in the P.M. Some little fans would be helpful! The bunk beds didn't have a ladder that we could find. If you ARENT an early riser or require an afternoon nap...the master bedroom brings in the beautiful sunlight bright, early & thru-out the day! Acceptance of Pets, my dad missed his little comfort companion! We all left our trip wishing we could have stayed longer! The partial week was picked for us because of a traumatic family loss, yet we were blessed with a beautiful property, beach and weather! It was such a great place to grieve, heal & then CELEBRATE life and family. There really isnt a better place to do so. We had had so much planned for our days, but enjoyed ourselves so much we never left the house & beach! We now have something POSITIVE to look forward to each year as we mark another year without one parent, but appreciate the survival of another. Thank you for a lovely time in a place that felt like home!

10/10 Excellent

Gordon E.

14 January 2025

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

Family gathering

This was a wonderful condo literally on the beach, with gorgeous ocean views from all 3 levels. We will definitely be back and rent it again. Easy stairs from lower level to beach for peaceful walks. Great communication from Tyra at host Kendall and Potter. The TV in one of our units did not work, and we could not fix it, but we were credited back for the inconvenience. THANK YOU!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

5 October 2023

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

Was very relaxing

We all enjoyed the beach house, the steps are right from the house to the beach which is awesome! And the kids had a great time playing in the waves and sand. It was a great family vacation!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

9 September 2023

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

dream come true

It was absolutely wonderfulI Light airy colors to complement its ocean front setting. Being able to walk down the back patio right to the sand was heavenly. Getting to watch my loved ones enjoy the ocean every day, some for their first time,..was pure joy:) The property managers also extremely helpful to me. It was my first time ever doing a vacation property rental and I was extremely nervous,...they kindly and patiently helped me address every concern prior to my arrival. Once I was there it was obvious I had no reason to be concerned, it was all they said and more. Best vacation I have enjoyed in a very long time. Thank you Kendall and Potter,...Kristine, Amber, Courtney...much gratitude for you all! Thank you for having such a beautiful place for people to retreat to and enjoy.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia L.

28 March 2023

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

Best place in town

Beautiful house, a lot of space, beautiful view, great location.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Aileen O., Bay Area, Ca

11 May 2022

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

Great family getaway

Beachfront property. Very relaxing stay with family. It was wonderful to hear the ocean waves as we drifted to sleep and woke up. Thanks for stocking the home well.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

21 April 2022

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

Great place for family

We had a great time. It’s the perfect place for a family with lots of kids to stay

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

11 January 2022

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

Lovely Home - great location

The location was perfect and the home came with plenty of furnishings and space for everyone to spread out. It was a great home for our family and extended family to stay all together!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth V.

6 January 2022

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

This was a great house!

Our family of 12 enjoy this house, views were wonderful, and close to stores and restraunt but you do need to drive. The many stairs would not be good if you were unable to walk good.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn T.

4 January 2022

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

Fabulous

Easy and relaxed

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

26 October 2021

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

Great family vacation spot

Lots of pluses here. Lots of room to spread out, kitchen is well stocked, everything is in good condition and clean. Lots of stairs. Beds are a bit firm. Only concern was strong detergent smell coming from downstairs linen closet.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

31 August 2021

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

Perfect Getaway

What a perfect retreat for our family. Great location and house/condo met every need. Loved quick access (stairs) to the beach and even relaxing inside with ocean views. Having a well functioning kitchen made for great meal prep. The upstairs bedroom is not as closed off as we would prefer and the late check-in and early check-out are a bit of an annoyance, but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We will definitely be looking to come back in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Giuliana E.

30 March 2021

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

Perfect place for our Family

Very clean place. We visited last weekend on March and beach was just for us! we were able to see our kids from the porch while doing bbq while looking at the kids playing on the sand.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kendall & Potter Property Management

Kendall & Potter Property Management, Inc. is a professional property management company doing business in Santa Cruz County for 43 years. We strive to give our customers the professional and individual service they deserve. We have an array of vacation rentals to meet the needs of all of our customers such as large homes for family gatherings, condominiums for a romantic getaway, girl's retreats or business accommodations.
We also have fully furnished corporate housing for monthly or short stay rentals. The Santa Cruz area is one of the best kept secrets on the Monterey Peninsula. It offers an array of activities, both recreational and educational. Contact us for more information on our vacation rentals or to book your next vacation in Santa Cruz!

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Top level

Bedroom 2 - Bottom Level

Bunk bedroom Queen on bottom XL Twin top - bottom level

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

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Perched on the Sand – Oceanfront Living with Unmatched Views

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We should mention

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Watsonville

What's nearby

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Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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9.8/10

9.6/10

9.6/10

10/10

9.8/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mehrdad A.

Mehrdad A.

10/10 Excellent

Russ M.

Family Reunion

Russ M.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W., Auburn, CA

Great Vacation Spot!

Kathleen W.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Perfect Stay!

Jennifer B.

10/10 Excellent

Paven K.

Beautiful place! Beautiful location!

Paven K.

10/10 Excellent

Kenda S., Brentwood, California

Relax on the shore!

Kenda S.

10/10 Excellent

Prairie M.

Amazing!

Prairie M.

10/10 Excellent

jody p.

Huge views huge beach

jody p.

10/10 Excellent