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Oceanfront Captain’s Cove Townhome with Private Beach Access & Hot Tub

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6129.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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La Selva Beach, CA
  • Manresa State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • La Selva Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Rio Del Mar Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 - Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Behind Dining Area

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Bottom floor

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Captain’s Cove Townhome with Private Beach Access & Hot Tub

Escape to Captain’s Cove, a one-of-a-kind tri-level oceanfront townhome offering breathtaking sunrise and sunset views of the Pacific Ocean. Located right at Place de Mare and Manresa State Beach, this cozy retreat is the perfect spot for a peaceful getaway with the calming sounds of the ocean just steps away.

Why You’ll Love It:
🪼 Comfortably sleeps up to 6 guests
🪼 3 bedrooms
🪼 Private beach access from the property, with easy stairs leading to the sand
🪼 No smoking, parties, or pets allowed – just a relaxing coastal escape!
🪼 Parking for 2 cars in the driveway, plus 2 street parking spaces with permits
🪼 Keyless entry

Amazing Amenities:
🪼 Large balcony with a BBQ for beachside grilling
🪼 Hot tub on a smaller balcony with seating for 4 – the perfect spot to watch sunset!
🪼 Wood-burning fireplace to unwind after a day at the beach
🪼 Washer/Dryer
🪼 Free 220V Tesla charge available (bring your own cord)
🪼 Linens provided (just bring your beach towels!)
🪼 Self check-in

Nearby Attractions:
🪼 Manresa State Beach
🪼 Secluded yet close to Santa Cruz and other Monterey Bay attractions
🪼 Visit the local wineries or take a scenic drive to Carmel and Monterey

Property is Managed by Kendall & Potter Property Management CalDRE#00420520

Book your stay now and make Captain’s Cove your ultimate coastal escape!

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Kendall & Potter Property Management
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 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. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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La Selva Beach, CA

What's nearby

  • Manresa State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • La Selva Beach - 7 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Rio Del Mar Beach - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Sunset State Beach - 20 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Capitola Beach - 24 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beer Mule - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Corralitos Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Captain’s Cove Townhome with Private Beach Access & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Captain’s Cove Townhome with Private Beach Access & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Captain’s Cove Townhome with Private Beach Access & Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Captain’s Cove Townhome with Private Beach Access & Hot Tub located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Beer Can Beach and Manresa State Beach. La Selva Beach is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Haley W.

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

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

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing vacation

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

10/10 Excellent

Sydney P.

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Hilary S.

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

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

donna t.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

MELISSA C.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Bryan B.

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

great stay

perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Camie H.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had an amazing time thank you

so charming
Stayed 3 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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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

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

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Hosted by Kendall & Potter Property Management

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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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