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9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Beach view

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Watsonville, CA

Sunset State Beach14 min drive
La Selva Beach17 min drive
Monterey Bay30 min drive
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)64 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

I love how close the beach access is. The community is very clean and quiet and really makes you feel at home. This was ...

Laura H.

Aug 13, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Pajaro Dunes Resort - Cozy Ocean Condo Steps to the Beach with WiFi

Enjoy our happy place at Pajaro Dunes Resort. Just steps to the sand. 2 bedroom condominium on the private Shorebirds complex at Pajaro Dunes. Perfect for 2 couples or a small family beach getaway. Our condo faces Monterey perfect for enjoying sunrises.

2 Bedroom, 2 bath with a California King in the master suite and a Queen with a Twin Bunk Bed in the guest bathroom.

Spend family fun playing Pickle Ball, tennis or basketball with courts located on site. Stop by our lobby where we offer an assortment of loaner sports equipment for our renters including pickle ball sets!

Enjoy miles of untouched shoreline, collect seashells and sand dollars. or Roast s'mores in the evenings. A true coastal escape on the Monterey Bay.
County of Santa Cruz Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate #CO00155

Property manager

Pajaro Dunes Resort

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Beach view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Quiet Time at 10pm.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$250 Fine. No Smoking on Patio Decks.

No Shoes in the home.No Pets Allowed $250 Per Day if pet found.No Smoking on Patio Decks. $250 fine.Allowed in designated areas.Quiet Time 10pm - 8am.

Guest list required for visiting guests. Put any used towels in washing machine, but do not start the cycle. Return furniture to original position.

Remove all garbage, recycling from home to outside bins. Rinse dishes and load the dishwasher, do not start the cycle.Turn heaters, appliances off.

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

Note from host: Quiet Time at 10pm.

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this condo is in a rural area and by the sea. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and Hamlin Antiques. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

Manresa State Beach - 13 min drive
Sunset State Beach - 14 min drive
La Selva Beach - 17 min drive
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 17 min drive
Monterey Bay - 30 min drive

Getting around

Salinas Station - 33 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
‪Beach Street - ‬9 min drive
‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
‪Jack In The Box - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pajaro Dunes Resort - Cozy Ocean Condo Steps to the Beach with WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pajaro Dunes Resort - Cozy Ocean Condo Steps to the Beach with WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pajaro Dunes Resort - Cozy Ocean Condo Steps to the Beach with WiFi?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Pajaro Dunes Resort - Cozy Ocean Condo Steps to the Beach with WiFi located?

This family-friendly Watsonville condo is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Palm Beach. Zmudowski State Beach and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

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

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

5 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful!

Beautiful stay with great kitchen amenities. Lovely and quiet with easy beach access.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

13 Aug 2023

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

Serenity

I love how close the beach access is. The community is very clean and quiet and really makes you feel at home. This was out first real family vacation and it was absolutely perfect. We will definitely be coming back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawndra S.

28 July 2023

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

Steps to the beach

Loved this property. Sat on the balcony reading and listeni g to the waves. Very well kept.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

8 Oct 2022

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

Family Gathering

Wonderful gathering with our family for the Easter holiday.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina R.

2 Aug 2022

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

Lovely rental

The property was spotless and decorated beautifully. There isn't an ocean view, but still nice being on the dunes. We were very comfortable there. I am very particular with cleanliness and I was VERY impressed with how immaculate the house is kept. The only mild negative is the dryer vent needs to be maintained - I tried to wash one load and it took three full 60-minute dryer cycles to dry one load. I recommend this unit!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will M., Santa Barbara

22 July 2022

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

Great Stay

The place was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tracy G.

2 July 2022

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

Affordable Pajaro Dunes Option

Our 5th summer visit at Pajaro Dunes. We knew going into the visit that we wouldn't get the ocean view but still missed it. Just how it goes. Good furniture setup inside and everything is comfortable. Easy access to beach. Well stocked with dishes, bowls, baking and cooking supplies. Only had salt and pepper and oil available. Patio area is large. Missed the beach goodies that are usually provided in other units. Really was needing Tupperware, bags, saran wrap for leftovers. There was an espresso maker that looked amazing but we couldn't find anything (pods) at the grocery store that worked in it. TV was difficult to figure out with no instructions for use. Dryer took three cycles to dry one load. Overall, we got a great deal with this unit and were able to stay for 5 nights making for a wonderful family vacation. You really cannot go wrong at Pajaro Dunes.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

angela c.

14 Apr 2022

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

Spring Break Beach Getaway

The unit is close to the beach. I traveled with an elderly mom and the was perfect. 20 steps away from the beach with a few stairs to walk down. The unit was updated and clean. The bathrooms had a high step and was a challenging for the toddler and my mom. Parking was easy and accessible. Parking lot to unit was perfect because we were at a ground level unit. Sea otters were seen in the ocean. Bonfires at night made happy memories for all of us.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

BRADLEY S.

11 Apr 2022

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

Beach Getaway

wonderful unit with many amenities and all in excellent condition. Very easy access to beach where you can stroll for a couple of miles.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

20 Mar 2022

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

We had a lovely stay

The condo was very nice and clean. Great location and close to the beach access. We all enjoyed our there. Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

William P.

16 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Can't wait to go back!

Great property. We were there during a quiet and cool weekend. The beach was excellent for playing and walking and not crowded at all. Close enough to town too get Uber eats. And not a bad driver to Monterey.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kellen T.

21 Nov 2021

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

Great!

Lovely space, steps to the sand! Highly recommend!!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

patricia l.

10 Nov 2021

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

Construction

The property was perfect. The problem was the first morning at 8;00 AM we awoke to the sounds of construction. We were aware there was some but were told it was in another section. They did send a nice gift basket but it was very disappointing as the property was not inexpensive to rent.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

2 Nov 2021

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

Great location

Great quiet location and beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

18 Sept 2021

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

Wonderful stay!

This unit was relatively modern and spotless, perfectly equipped and located for a small family.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana N.

3 Aug 2021

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

Nice getaway

Very nice property. It was very clean and well kept!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA A.

17 July 2021

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

Perfect Coastal getaway spot

Front desk staff friendly and efficient . Beautiful property, calming decor, pristine kitchen and bathroom, steps from the beach. A 100% no stress location! I can’t wait to Visit again

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ed M., Sonora, CA. USA

17 July 2021

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

Top Notch

Nicely updated and clean. Pajaro is GREAT!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina W.

17 July 2021

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

Summer Vacation

Great vacation with grandma and the boys!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Megan B.

16 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

First time renting through Pajaro Dunes Resort

This was my first time in almost a dozen reservations for Pajaro Dunes where I haven’t booked directly with a private owner and have instead booked through Pajaro Dunes Resort. The unit itself was nice- overall clean & functional. The decor was tasteful and the bathrooms were updated. We booked this unit because it was two doors down from where my parents had booked. There were noticeable negatives with our first experience booking through the Pajaro Dunes Resort itself that should be mentioned. The check in process was annoying. This was my first time having to drive to the gift shop to get the key. Had to exit the car while kids waited, walk up and go through signing paperwork like a hotel. Renting privately & having a lock box code or keys left at the gate is so much nicer. The unit lacked personal touches which was both good and bad. The major positive was that the fridge was nice & clean. No leftover condiments that I avoid touching and using when at a VRBO. The negatives was that it also lacked other items we sometimes find useful, such as plastic baggies and other items that are handy to have with kids. The kitchen was otherwise well stocked with everything we needed for cooking and eating in. Unfortunately. This is the first time in many visits to Pajaro in which the unit did not have one single beach chair or sand toy. If you’re coming with kids, you’ll have to lug it all from home. Something worth knowing when booking through the Pajaro Dunes Resort & not a private owner. Also, this unit was advertised as having a grill. What they don’t mention is that it does NOT come with propane. They make you come to the gift shop to buy it yourself. Never have I experienced that at other units. When I called about the lack of propane when we tried to fire up the grill for our $45 tri tip on the 4th of July, the customer service was unapologetic. The unit also lacked simple maintenance of the appliances. The dishwasher component that flips up to release the detergent tablet does not work. We noticed when we went to run our first load that the tablet from the load prior to our arrival was still in there. We ran a load & when the load was “clean” the tablet at the start was still intact in the closed component. The lint trap in the dryer also has compacted lint & sand from lack of maintenance and takes hours to dry one load. In the end, we would book through Pajaro Dunes Resort if they are managing the unit we want but it’s not a homey, typical VRBO.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

13 July 2021

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

Relaxing on the beach

This condo was the perfect place to stop in the middle of our California coast road trip and enjoy time on the beach. The beach is steps away from the condo. We were also able to drive to Monterey Bay for sightseeing. We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B., Atwater

12 July 2021

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

Girls trip

Great experience!! Steps from the beach! We cooked Friday night and enjoyed our wine on the patio!! Would recommend to everyone!! I’m getting ready to plan the next trip😉

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Derek C., Sacramento, CA

14 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Location With Minor Inconveniences

My family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children) and had a great time even though there were some minor inconveniences that have been mentioned in previous reviews and still not fixed. Below are the pros and cons of condo. PROS: The condo is on the first floor which makes getting in and out of the condo easy. The condo is remodeled and the kitchen set up is nice. The bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and there was no shortage of hot water as stated in some of the previous reviews. The wifi signal was also decent enough to stream movies, videos and check email. The view from the condo is more of the dunes, but still relaxing and beautiful. There is a hose on the patio to rinse off after going to the beach. CONS: The biggest inconvenience was the sliding glass door in the family room. This was stated in a previous review where it was broken. The door is still broken and does not slide open. You have to use the master bedroom slider to go on the patio. In a previous review It was also mentioned that cell phone reception was horrible, I can confirm this as well. This condo would not be ideal if you needed to telework and make calls using your cell phone. The spare linens also had some pet fur on it. The kitchen is stocked, but there are limited utensils and they were pretty worn. The last issue we noticed was that the liquid hand soap that was provided, it was refilled with water which we thought was not somewhere you want to cut corners with especially during covid. Overall the experience was good with these minor inconveniences.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

8 Apr 2021

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

Beach getaway

Great all around.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlene t.

27 Mar 2021

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

Relaxing beautiful view

Loved staying here with my two daughters.it early steps to the beach. The view of the wavy grasses from this ground floor condo was beautiful and calming. The light streaming into the condo is breathtaking. Clean. Perfect stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Pajaro Dunes Resort

When it comes to knowing Pajaro Dunes, there's no better organization to work with than Pajaro Dunes Resort. In our over 40 year history, we have always prided ourselves on providing some of the best vacation rentals, group & conference services. We are the oldest & largest, full-service property management company in the Pajaro Dunes community. County of Santa Cruz Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate #CO00155 Certified since 1973.

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Why they chose this property

Located in a Gated Community with an attendant 24 hours provides a peace of mind and serves as security for a relaxing vacation.

What makes this property unique

Our home is professionally managed by the Pajaro Dunes Resort team. If you need any assistance - from how to operate something, to maid service or supplies, just call! They are at your service 7 days a week, 9-5. We have an After-Hours Answering Service as well should anything come up and you need their assistance!