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Oceanfront Comfort at The Clam Hut – La Selva Beach Retreat

Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun

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Perched on the shores of La Selva Beach, The Clam Hut offers a tranquil retreat with modern comforts and coastal charm. Unwind in the spacious living areas, indulge in breathtaking ocean views from your private balcony or soak up the sun at nearby attractions.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6126 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

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

Oceanfront Comfort at The Clam Hut – La Selva Beach Retreat

Welcome to The Clam Hut, a cozy oceanfront condo in the quiet and scenic community of La Selva Beach. This updated and well-appointed home offers sweeping views of the Pacific, modern comforts, and easy access to the sand—perfect for a relaxing beach escape.

The Space

- Sleeps up to 6 guests
- 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms
- Twin beds in guest room can be converted to a king
- Queen pull-out sofa in the living area for additional sleeping
- Keyless entry for easy check-in
- Two driveway parking spaces + two street parking permits
- No smoking, parties, or pets

Home Features

- Private balcony with BBQ – dine with ocean views
- Newly installed gas fireplace – cozy up after sunset
- Brand-new flooring throughout
- High-speed Wi-Fi – ideal for work or leisure
- Washer & dryer in unit
- Linens provided – just bring your beach towels

Location Highlights

- Just steps to La Selva Beach – walk to the sand in minutes
- Quiet neighborhood perfect for morning strolls or evening sunsets
- Easy access to nearby dining, coffee shops, and local attractions
- Short drive to Capitola Village, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and Nisene Marks State Park

Managed by Kendall & Potter Property Management
Our local team is available to assist before and during your stay.

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

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
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • 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

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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: 1,360 square feet

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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CA, La Selva Beach

What's nearby

  • Beer Can Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Manresa State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • La Selva Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 18 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 44 min drive - 65.0 km

Getting around

  • Gilroy Station - 39 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Venus Pie Trap - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hideout - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sanderlings Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Venus Cocktails & Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Aptos St BBQ - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Comfort at The Clam Hut – La Selva Beach Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Comfort at The Clam Hut – La Selva Beach Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Comfort at The Clam Hut – La Selva Beach Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Comfort at The Clam Hut – La Selva Beach Retreat located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Beer Can Beach and Manresa State Beach. La Selva Beach is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Oceanfront Comfort at The Clam Hut – La Selva Beach Retreat Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Amazing getaway location!

Had a wonderful time at the Clam Hut! Very cozy home with breathtaking view and access to the beach. Will absolutely return for another visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRACI G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We celebrated my husband’s birthday enjoying hanging out at the beach. The house was absolutely beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Fun

The priviot beach was amazimg
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Family S.

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

Spring Break with family

It was a nice place. The condo had all the essentials. Fireplace was a great addition given the cool mornings! Overall it was a good trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek D.

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

Wonderful Beach Home

You can’t beat this location! We had a wonderful time. The property manager was very responsive to our needs. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C., Livermore California

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

Perfect getaway

Amazing beachfront rental! Clean and comfy- perfect homebase for a Santa Cruz vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gennady F.

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

we'll be back

location and ease of use of the house and overall process for this short vacation was amazing. we enjoyed every minute of our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

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

Great place

Nice sunsets. Great escape.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin & Julie D.

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

Always enjoy our annual trip. Perfect

Easy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Great view

My family and I enjoyed our stay by the beach. It was great barbequing on the balcony and watching the sunset. The view was spectacular, and we would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Views for days

It’s a great location. Amazing view from the balcony. Love the fact that I could just walk out the door and the beach is right there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

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

Great

Wonderful, clean, right on water, easy check in/out. Everything worked perfectly!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

J.D. F.

We really enjoyed the place and the stay

absolutely right on the beach, uncrowded and peaceful. Occasional surfers and beach strollers and that's about it. The unit was perfect for us, both bedrooms front on the ocean, which is rare. Kitchen nicely equipped, overall very nice location and unit, I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Vinyl G.

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

Fun at the beach

We had a great time, enjoy the resort will return again next year. The pictures posted on the internet are a little misleading, you have to go down some stairs to get to the beach. I would recommend this location the clam hut to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Gregory H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice and quite

All good but lots and lots of stairs to get down to the beach, Pictures were a bit deceiving
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Intoxicating sounds and beautiful views of ocean

Mother and 2 daughters get-a-way!! Very comfortable and spacious. Oceanfront view in every room!! Absolutely loved the sounds of roaring ocean!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

ART C., ROSEVILLE

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

Fall Break Vacation

We took daughter and grandkids to the beach for their fall break from school in the Denver, CO area. We have stayed there before. Condo was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for 4 nights. Had a great time at the beach but wish we had direct access rather than using the community stairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great condo. AMAZING location/view.

Smooth process. NO problems at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Randa N.

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

Short getaway

We stayed there for a couple of days. Great views of the ocean. Clean and well appointed rooms. Oven didn't work though. Also not enough amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

pete K.

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

Clam review

We had a wonderful vacation here. Place was clean and maintained. Carpet should be replaced . People should be aware that there is no beach access from condo itself. There is a staircase and gate on each side. Ocean views were fantastic. Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tim S., Moorpark

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great place; smaller than the pictures let on…

Great location, although the photos make it seems like it’s closer to the beach (there’s quite a trek down a long flight of stairs to reach the beach). The place could have used a little more cleaning before we arrived, but it wasn’t terrible. The kitchen could use an update. Definitely a place to make memories in.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Corey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beachfront place in quiet La Selva Beach.

Location is amazing for relaxing getaway in Monterey Bay. 15 min into Capitola or Watsonville. Windows look out on to the beach, and sunsets in the evening are jaw dropping. Check-in and -out process requires a trip into Capitola, which is fine but could really just be solved with a lockbox on the door of the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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

Clam Hut

The listing is accurate for the townhouse. Great beach, with lots of sand dollars. Neighbors are a little inquisitive but overall friendly. My only concern, was with the large number of off leash dogs.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Martha L.

Exterior Amazing

The view is amazing. We had a variety of weather and viewing whales everyday from the condo and beach. What a gift. The interior of the condo needs a great deal of improvement. We had the privilege of knowing the gentleman who owned the condo many, many years ago when we rented the condo next to his for over thirty years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Devang S., San Jose

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

Excellent views! Great location!

Excellent location. Lovely views from both bedrooms and living room- incredible sunsets! Cozy and clean. Proximity to seascape and other locations in Aptos, Capitola and Santa Cruz is just awesome. We’ve now stayed in this very complex on 3 separate occasions and just love returning to it. The beach itself has great access from this complex and is relatively quiet (no too crowded). The only issue: toilet in downstairs bathroom kept running water - I kept fixing it by adjusting the chain on the flapper which would fix it - just a bit of a nuisance since the noise of the running water was disturbing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021