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Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey.

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Walkway up to our unit on the bottom floor
Front entrance with bench for cleaning sandy feet.
Front door entrance
side patio entrance
Kitchen bar seating

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Watsonville, CA
  • Sunset State Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • La Selva Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey.

Longing for long, quiet walks on the beach with gorgeous sunsets? Or looking for experiences like whale watching, exploring tide pools, or roller coaster rides at the boardwalk? Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds is centrally located for an easy drive to Santa Cruz, Capitola, Monterey, or Carmel. Your next adventure awaits you.

Property manager

Whitney Ryan
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
No smoking on patios due to flammable wood buildings and grassy areas. smoking only in parking lots. This is a quiet community. No loud noises.
Do not walk on the grassy dunes. They are there to protect the buildings from erosion and high tides. Use beach access door in center of compound.
Observe check out of 10 A.M. and check in of 3 P.M. due to cleaning company operations. If available, early check-in can be arranged with owner

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 052-481-12

About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and Hamlin Antiques are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.
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Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sunset State Beach - 14 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 16 min drive - 17.4 km
  • La Selva Beach - 18 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Monterey Bay - 29 min drive - 36.3 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 31 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Las Islitas Mariscos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Imura Japanese Restaur - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪D'la Colmena - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Palm Beach. Sunset State Beach and Zmudowski State Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Perfect for Our Family

We have been staying at Pajaro going on 35 years and this condo has got to be in our Top 5 of all the places we have stayed. So many comfortable amenities - the beds, the couch. Kids loved the huge TV and we so enjoyed our time at the beach, as always. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meg S.

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

Great beach stay

We like the fact that the unit is on/close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyed our stay. Everything we needed was there. Comfortable and roomy. Would definitely choose this place again if available.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Great!

Very comfortable and clean, well stocked with all the basics, easy communication, nice location at the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

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

Family Vacation

The property is very well appointed. It has everything you could want for a nice family vacation. Proximity to the beach is great. Multiple patios allow for quiet outside time, together or alone. Communication with host was timely and cordial.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

frances h.

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

Beach stay

Very nice stay here - everything we needed in the condo, nicely decorated and steps from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sallie W.

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

Wonderful stay!

This place is beautifully decorated and furnished with all you would need. The location is very easy to get to and it was well worth it! so close to the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

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

Spacious and Inviting

Great stay, hope to come again soon
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Perfect Stay

Best rental I have ever stayed in. There was everything you could need. Great layout, location and beach access. Easy drive to Monterey and Big Sur.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

erika g.

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

Great place

Great place, great host. We’ll be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan O.

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

Awesome Place

Super Clean and Beds were so comfortable!!! Great Location and very spacious and comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Friends and family weekend

We had a lovely weekend stay. My teen girls and their friends loved the access to the beach and pickle ball paddles and courts! I loved the miles and miles of beach access for long walks. Sunset was gorgeous both nights we were there. The place is super cute and host very responsive. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

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

Great condo, would definitely rent again.

Very clean and we really enjoyed it. Decor was absolutely beautiful and fun. Condo had everything we could need and was very thoughtfully done.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

Magical

Thoughtfully organized and designed. Welcoming vibe. Memorable access to the beach. It exceeded expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Another great stay at Pajaro Dunes

We have stayed at Whitneys place a couple times now. It is always very clean, well appointed and has a great layout and comfortable furniture. It is an easy short walk to the beach. Wi-fi is strong also. We have stayed at Pajaro many, many times but we love this spot. The owners are always receptive and are genuinely nice people. Thanks again guys.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Relief from the heat

Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. It had everything we needed and more. We loved playing games and doing puzzles together. The kids enjoyed all the books, especially learning about Humphrey, the Humpback Whale. Beach days were wonderful and the trip to Santa Cruz Boardwalk was the high light! I'm already looking at dates for next year. Again, thank you...Susan
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla A.

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

Amazing stay

This property is so great! The location couldn’t be better- you just walk right out to the beach. The actual condo is so nice inside. The decor is perfect beach theme and is so tranquil and relaxing. The beds are comfortable and you can tell the owners take so much pride in their home away from home, because that’s truly what it is- their home. Everything inside is nice and everything you could need or want is there. You can tell the difference between other vacation rentals with cheap finishes and cheap scratched pots and pans and hard lumpy beds and this rental, which has nice finishes and nice pots and pans, comfortable beds, soft towels and everything you would want. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing oasis with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay at Shorebirds

Took my wife, children and parents to Shorebirds. Whitneys place is a gem. It is roomy, comfy and truly well appointed. Great wifi which my kids adored, of course! The unit is very clean and located on the first level with easy beach access. Parking is just steps away from the unit also. Two huge TV’s are in the unit with a wide array of streaming options. The family room has a great lounging area and is very conducive to hanging out with friends and family. Whitney is very responsive and a great host. Thanks again Whitney and Rob.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Erin K.

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

Overall good stay

This 3 bedroom unit is roomy and nicely decorated with a great location. We loved the large sectional, coffee bar, and ease of checking in! There could be some improvements for comfort. First off, there is no door on the bathroom in the master. This makes for an awkward stay and constantly having to shut and lock the bedroom door when using the bathroom. The shower in the main living area needs a replacement handle as it fell off the first day we were there and we had trouble getting the shower to properly turn on. The bed in the master is VERY soft and warn. The left side dips pretty bad. We ended up sleeping backwards with our heads at the bottom to help with the dips. For the price and location this place is great, just a few things that could be upgraded.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

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

Another great stay

We stay at the Ryan’s property frequently. The property is immaculate, great size, incredibly comfortable and is mere steps from the beach. They are great hosts and truly nice people. My kids, my wife and myself love the property. Thanks as always.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Whitney Ryan

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I grew up with the love of Pajaro Dunes from an early age. My parents brought the family here for summer vacations, weekend getaways, and family celebrations.

Why they chose this property

I love the evening sunsets and the relaxing sound of the waves crashing on the shore. I find peace and serenity when I am here.

What makes this property unique

Our place is a three-bedroom unit with a large open floor plan that provides room to relax and enjoy with the company of others.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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