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A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and large windows offering a view of the outside.
A wooden deck with chairs and a railing overlooking a beach.
A room with a large window overlooking a body of water and trees, a white vase with branches, and a wooden table with blue chairs.
A dining area with a wooden table, blue chairs, and a view of the neighborhood through large windows.
A modern living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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La Selva Beach, CA
  • Place, Sunset State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Watsonville

This vacation home places you next to Monterey Bay and within a 10-minute walk of Sunset State Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Sunset State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Capitola Beach - 20 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 28 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 53 min drive - 37.6 miles
  • Lovers Point - 56 min drive - 38.5 miles

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 34 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views

Permit # 241069

Just outside the bustling of Santa Cruz and through the coastal native grasslands lies the ocean-front home of 72 Sunset Drive. With a private path to Manresa Beach, this vacation paradise has full ocean views and is within the quiet community of Sunset State Park. This upgraded beach bungalow has 2 bedrooms, plus loft and 3 bathrooms that has been completed remodeled from the paint to the appliances. It is not often that an exclusive beach home that is ideally located between Santa Cruz. Take the opportunity to hear the waves from your bedroom or dine on your large deck with unobstructed ocean views.

Short drive to Santa Cruz Beach & Board Walk, Santa Cruz Wharf, Davenport, Capitola and Pacific Garden Mall shopping. To the South Historical City of Monterey, Fisherman Wharf, Cannery Row & Monterey Aquarium.
The vacation home features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number 470889902

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

2791-232349

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home in Watsonville is within a 10-minute walk of Monterey Bay and Sunset State Beach. You'll also find Manresa State Beach and La Selva Beach within a short drive.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is 6.6 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is located 29.1 mi away (55-minute drive).

Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Lovely beach house in a secluded neighborhood

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is located with a beach and ocean view. There is a walkway down to the beach right next to the house! Quiet neighborhood even though very friendly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gayla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed with son and grandsons and we all loved it! Perfect location for the beach, mystery spot, boardwalk, etc. we did miss having a tv in the living room on the middle level but otherwise it was very comfortable and well appointed. There were no towels in The middle level bathroom but made easy adjustments. Wud def stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda P.

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

Bday Getaway

I wanted to go to the beach for my 58th. My two best friends and my two daughters and I got to spend my bday in this very nice home. Honestly, there was a very musty smell when we arrived but the house was very clean! We opened the windows and aired it out and it was all good. We sat out on the deck during the day and at night. To hear the ocean while you're sleeping?? What a bonus! We also saw Dolphins from the deck! We did drive down to the beach instead of taking the trail and steps. Old knees lol. All in all..great place to stay and had a fantastic time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The location of the property was great, and the view from the windows and balcony was absolutely beautiful — definitely the highlight of the stay. Unfortunately, the overall experience was let down by poor cleanliness. The bed sheets were dirty, with hair and animal fur on them, which made it clear they hadn't been properly washed. I also noticed that the windows and balcony, although offering a great view, were quite dirty as well. I tried calling the office to report these issues, but no one answered since it was after 5 PM on a Friday. It's disappointing, because with better cleaning and attention to detail, this place could have been a fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Diana R.

Stunning Views, Disappointing Hygiene

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location of the property was great, and the view from the windows and balcony was absolutely beautiful — definitely the highlight of the stay. Unfortunately, the overall experience was let down by poor cleanliness. The bed sheets were dirty, with hair and animal fur on them, which made it clear they hadn't been properly washed. I also noticed that the windows and balcony, although offering a great view, were quite dirty as well.I tried calling the office to report these issues, but no one answered since it was after 5 PM on a Friday. It's disappointing, because with better cleaning and attention to detail, this place could have been a fantastic stay

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