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Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV
Interior
Smart TV
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61394 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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La Selva Beach, CA
  • Manresa State Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • La Selva Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Watsonville

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Beer Can Beach and Manresa State Beach. Also, La Selva Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and Seascape Golf Club is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Manresa State Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • La Selva Beach - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Sunset State Beach - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Capitola Beach - 12 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Gilroy Station - 40 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Imura Japanese Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beer Mule - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Corralitos Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 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.

Captain’s Cove – Ocean Views, Hot Tub & Private Beach Access

La Selva Beach | Managed by Kendall & Potter Property Management

Captain’s Cove offers a true coastal escape with panoramic ocean views, direct private beach access, and all the comforts of home. Located at Place de Mer near Manresa State Beach, this well-appointed beach house is ideal for families and small groups looking to relax, recharge, and enjoy the beauty of the Monterey Bay coast.

The Space

- Sleeps up to 6 guests
- 3 bedrooms | 2 full bathrooms
- 2-car driveway + 2 street parking permits
- No pets, smoking, or parties permitted
- Keyless entry for easy self-check-in

Home Features

- Private stairway access to Manresa State Beach
- Oceanview deck with gas BBQ
- Private hot tub with sunset views
- Wood-burning fireplace for cozy evenings
- Free 220V Tesla charging station (cord not provided)
- Washer & dryer for guest use
- Linens provided – just bring your beach towels

Nearby Attractions

- Manresa State Beach just steps away
- Close to Santa Cruz, Carmel & Monterey
- Easy access to wineries, restaurants, and coastal trails
- Short drive to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Check-In: 3:00 PM
Check-Out: 11:00 AM

Property manager

Kendall & Potter Property Management

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,394 square feet

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 11:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 fire extinguisher and 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

577da7fe-0c4b-411c-98f2-931c88c45d64
468/captain's Cove HOT Tub/ocean Front 2 Nts Off/4nts High
468/Captain's Cove *HOT TUB/OCEAN FRONT* 2 Nts Off/4Nts High

Frequently asked questions

How close is Captain’s Cove – Ocean Views, Hot Tub & Private Beach Access to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.1 mi (17-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Captain’s Cove – Ocean Views, Hot Tub & Private Beach Access have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Captain’s Cove – Ocean Views, Hot Tub & Private Beach Access to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Captain’s Cove – Ocean Views, Hot Tub & Private Beach Access offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Captain’s Cove – Ocean Views, Hot Tub & Private Beach Access?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Captain’s Cove – Ocean Views, Hot Tub & Private Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Captain’s Cove – Ocean Views, Hot Tub & Private Beach Access?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Captain’s Cove – Ocean Views, Hot Tub & Private Beach Access have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Captain’s Cove – Ocean Views, Hot Tub & Private Beach Access have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Captain’s Cove – Ocean Views, Hot Tub & Private Beach Access to downtown Watsonville?

This vacation home is 5.7 mi away from Watsonville.

Captain’s Cove – Ocean Views, Hot Tub & Private Beach Access Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay at the property. Would like to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Bliss

While slightly funky this property has an amazing view, fairly easy access to the beach, a hot tub (!), and is well apportioned. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Loved watching the ocean, the birds, the seals, the porpoises etc. The fireplace was so cozy and easy access to Santa Cruz and surrounding cities.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Haley W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

The proximity to the beach, hot tub, and multiple levels were perfect for our family. I would definitely come back for a future trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sydney P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location

I stayed with my twin daughters (18y) and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Falling asleep to the crashing waves, enjoying the deck at sunset, and the hot tub before bed made it a truly relaxing experience. The location was great for day trips to Monterey, Santa Cuz, Miss Landing, even hiking Big Sur if you leave early.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Funky layout, but great for two (maybe 3) families!

We really enjoyed the location, and it was nice that two couples could each have a floor, plus the kids in their own space! We made good use of the spa and sauna, and loved the easy access to the beach. Be aware: there are A LOT of stairs - each floor has high ceilings, so maybe more stairs than anticipated. And the spiral staircase to the bottom floor is fairly narrow, so carrying luggage/beach toys to the bottom floor might be more easily accomplished by walking around!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Gretchen N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Almost Perfect

Pros: Captains Cove isn't your ordinary attempt at a boat theme...the craftsmanship of the condo and custom wood work is amazing. On the beach location, quiet neighborhood, beach was never busy or congested. Plenty of room for family or two couples. Appliances and lights and hot tub all worked. Boogie boards and chairs in closet were a hit. Cons: Smoke detectors aren't working (please check into this). No where to dry wet towels because of all the wood. So many stairs, FYI! Only one TV on bottom floor which is also a bedroom so one lucky occupant gets the TV, but signal isn't strong and shows kept buffering and freezing up anyway. This condo really needs another, functioning TV; otherwise, we just stare at our phones...boo. The only functioning water hose to wash the sand off was on second floor balcony so we used the fire escape to get there, which was awkward. Overall, loved the condo. We'd be back if they fix the TV situation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing vacation

The home was represented accurately on the listing. It was easy and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

donna t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view

Very unique house. We loved the location and beach. The views are amazing no matter what room you are in! A few negatives would be.. having to pick up and drop off rental keys at the property management office. A cobo lock would be much more convenient. We use it for our own vacation rental on Maui. The bedrooms have no closets or dressers (rooms are small) and the stove/oven is tiny. But all in all we loved the house. The hot tub and sauna were lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

great stay

perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Camie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing way to enjoy the beach!

This beach house us setup for maximum enjoyment. All three levels have spectacular oceans views. The pirate ship theme is creatively incorporated into every space. The in door sauna with ocean views was a huge hit with our family. The main level deck was our favorite place to enjoy the perfect sunsets. The wood burning stove gave us a cozy cabin atmosphere after dark with the ocean sounds soothing us all night long. Beach access was great - we loved long walks and great afternoon sun. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location!

Unique property with lots of little charming touches. Great location as it is right on the water! Overall our stay was great but I wish the listing would have said the hot tub was out of order due to Covid-19. We were very disappointed since that was one of our search criteria.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had an amazing time thank you

so charming
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent accommodations and view

The view and beach access is excellent! I loved the hot tub and sauna and would rate this location 5/5 even with my few complaints... I do have a few nit-picky complaints though: We cooked while we were there and the cooking equipment was nasty and the cookware and cooking utensils left a bad taste in my food which isn't great. I would consider replacing the cookware with something durable like steel or hexclad. The downstairs kitchenette is disheveled and the cardboard topper above the mini-fridge cannot support much weight and it is stained and gross looking. It discouraged me from using the kitchenette altogether. Also, one of the bed's sheets were very starchy and not soft at all. If the rental is going to be so expensive, I would invest in softer sheets. Other than that this place is perfect :) I would recommend it to anybody and, if you replace the cookware so I have something safe to cook with, I'll book again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Cindy H.

We were not at all happy with our rental.

The house had a terrible mouse smell. We called and complained. Someone came much later the next day and did nothing but put out smelly plug ins. We removed the bait stations ourselves, but the smell was still really terrible in the kitchen area. When we turned on the dishwasher it was actually horrible. We couldn’t eat at the house. Didn’t ruin our trip, but sure made it a lot less fun!!! I thought 50% discount was fair. I received 25%. I would not recommend this rental ever.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Cristina M.

Perfect Relaxing Getaway

My business partners and I have a Strategy Summit at the beginning of every year and we try to find a relaxing, quiet place where we can hole up for a weekend. This house was perfect. The setting was spectacular and what better way to disconnect and focus than while being right on the beach overlooking the Pacific. The only negative thing to say is that the room on the ground floor is noisy since the balcony is shared and leads to the beach stairway. People walking across are not always considerate with the noise they make.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Kim E.

Not worth the cost

Location is great on the property and I appreciate the old pirate ship theme of the interior. However, for the price I expected more comfort and function from this home. Some of the window shades were broken, thus blocking the ocean view, seating in the T.V. room was wicker and uncomfortable, no hot water in the bathtub, which was dangerous to get in & out of (built on a raised platform), sink in downstairs bath was cute but too small & hard to use, super dim lighting throughout, and no windows that open for ventilation. Also, very strange level variations in the downstairs room. I would not recommend this rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Paul P., Glendale Ca

Almost like sailing the ocean

The ocean views and the all-wood, nautical-inspired interior gave us moments where we felt like we were sailing the ocean during the five wonderful nights we stayed here. This Tri-level townhome sits in a row of about 30 connected townhomes lining the beach. There is easy beach access down a shared walkway from the bottom level and via a flight of stairs. The interior was unique. It was like being on a small ship. If you enjoy wood and don't mind stairs, including a very tight, steep spiral staircase, you'll be able to navigate the interior with no problem. We especially enjoyed the large windows that allowed ocean views from all three levels. I happen to be tall - 6'3" - and I found it challenging to move to/from the small dining area due to a low beam that sits in between the two rooms. as long as I ducked my head I was fine. My 5'6" family members had no issues. The kitchen was small but had the appliances and cookware we needed to make home-cooked meals and morning coffee. The powerful gas BBQ on the balcony worked great. We used only the bedrooms and bathrooms on the top two levels. The queen-sized beds were comfortable. The bedroom on the top floor is small but sufficient. There was no place to hang clothes and no dresser. A case with pullout wicker baskets served as our makeshift dresser. The balcony just outside of this BR houses the hot tub. The bedroom on the second level is immediately off the dining room. It has no windows and was just large enough for the bed and a small cabinet. Glass French doors separate the BR from the dining room and curtains allow for privacy. The bedroom on the bottom level was the most awkward and the one we all avoided since we didn't need it. It's accessed by that narrow spiral staircase. It also had a mild moldy smell. The instructions said to keep the dehumidifier running, but we couldn't find one. The bathroom is unique and awkward. All of us, on multiple occasions, tripped when moving from the bedroom area to the bathroom door because of a small, unexpected change in the level of the floor. The bathroom has a tub that is perched so high that a only a 5-year old can stand in it. None of the windows opened. They are all sealed. On the warmest adternoons we opened the doors and turned on the fans, which kept us comfortable. When it was cooler, we weren't able to enjoy the sound of the ocean with the doors closed. Overall, the home was comfortable and we had a great time. I'd go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Susan L., Silverthorne, CO

Thanks goodness for the hot tub!

This a wonderful 3 level house on the beach. Even though the house is a bit dated instyle it was perfect for my family vacation. Since it's is foggy and cool in the month of July, my kids welcomed the hot tub after freezing in the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Awesome beach house!

Perfect for family getaways! Cool location on the water. Amazing views of the ocean. Hot tub!!! Very chill setup that makes you feel at home. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016