Condo

Carefree Days at The Beach

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Winter Sunset
Wintertime beach
Pajaro River breach to the Ocean
Pelican at the slough
Monterey Bay
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 698 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach viewBeach view
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Watsonville, CA
  • Popular LocationSunset State Beach12 min drive
  • Popular LocationMonterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute19 min drive
  • Popular LocationMonterey Bay31 min drive
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room Pull Out Couch

1 Queen Bed

Masterbed

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Ensuite

Toilet

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Carefree Days at The Beach

Music Update June 21, 2023
July 8 2023 - Summer Music Series #2 1-5pm Sandpiper Center – Tin Pan Alley Cats & Martini Lounge

August 12, 2023 – Summer Music Series #3 – Exit Strategy – Five-piece band playing a mix of originals and covers – Sliding between Country and Americana

September 2, 2023 – Summer Music Series # 4 – Anthony Arya – Recent Stanford Grad and alum from season 15 of the Voice

Head to the beach for sun filled days in the sand and central coast breezes.

Kids can safely come and go to the beach, just footsteps away. Pack your imagination for building world class sandcastles. Or boogie boarding in the never ending surf or throw a football or fly a kite.

This distinctive 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath beach condo has just undergone an extensive remodel and updating. All surfaces have received a creative designer's touch.

Bright hardwood flooring in the open space living/dining areas, bedroom carpeting, GE kitchen appliances, attractive doors and trim, shutters on all windows, Kohler bathroom fixtures, contemporary paint colors and beautiful mood setting lighting are all new.

A new Nespresso and Aeroccino awaits your morning coffee routine. Stormio and Melazio pods provided.,

Bedrooms are exquisitely appointed with new beds of differing firmness, hi-thread count cotton linens, providing uncompromising comfort for your beach vacation. Each bedroom has a built-in closet with generous space, a dresser and a large decorative wall mounted mirror.

The living room has generous amounts of natural light with immediate south beach views towards Monterey Bay and east views to the slough, ideal for bird watching.

The kitchen counter-tops are DuPont Zodiac surfaces in fresh surf white and celestial blue, bringing the ocean indoor. The cabinets are stocked with kitchen utensils and cookware for your vacation culinary needs. New GE appliances and a deep stainless steel sink, all shine under the accent lighting.

Lounging on the couch with a book in front of the wood burning fire place is totally acceptable after having walked the entire length of the 3 mile beach and back or having played multiple sets of tennis with your family and friends. The living room provides gazing opportunities to the inviting beach outside.

A 65" flat-screen LED TV over the fireplace is connected to a Blue-ray DVD player and hi-definition cable service. Although unlikely when on vacation, if you need to stay connected to the office, we have upgraded the unit with wireless internet up to 100 mb speed. The TV is capable of streaming Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Prime. we have an AppleTV4 provided for your convenience if you want to use your personal Apple account.

Grab your camera and binoculars for spectacular nature experiences, birding and beach combing.

Or pack your clubs and enjoy world class golfing at nearby Pebble Beach or Pasatiempo - Santa Cruz.

Bring your road bikes for coastal cycling into Aptos, climbing out of Watsonville to Mt Madonna or cycle though Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach.

Enjoy days trips to Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's Wharf, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk & Amusements.

Spend a few solitary hours surf fishing on the beach for perch, halibut, smelt and striped bass. Or rent a Kayak at Elkhorn Slough.

This beach condo has it all. Stylish comfort, romantic opportunities, fun for the family and close to many amenities.

Parking is available with walk up access. Trolleys are provided for unloading your car. Within minutes, you'll be settled in and relaxing.

The HOA no longer allows use of BBQ grilles or any open flame on our building's decks.

Property manager

Paul O'Neill, family member
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Beach view

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Sorry, no pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside or on the deck outside.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. 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.
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Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 1 min walk
  • Sunset State Beach - 12 min drive
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 19 min drive
  • Moss Landing State Beach - 21 min drive
  • Monterey Bay - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 38 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beach Street - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Real Colima Pajaro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jack In The Box - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Carefree Days at The Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Carefree Days at The Beach ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carefree Days at The Beach ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carefree Days at The Beach located?

This family-friendly Watsonville condo is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Palm Beach, Zmudowski State Beach and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve. Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loraine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
California Beach vacation
Condo was very nice. We enjoyed the views. It was a great place for us gather and spend time together. This is a 2nd floor unit, there is a ramp instead of stairs. It was a little tough for pushing the wheelchair, but we managed. There are only 3 steps to get into the condo itself. It all worked out well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restful and comfortable condo at Pajaro Dunes
Great restful condo. We walked the beach a lot and found great sand dollars. The condo was very clean and comfortable. Beds were the best and we relaxed instantly. I would suggest that the owner write down a process to reboot the internet if the power goes out. Once we got his number from the office he was very helpful. Thank you. We would return here if we want a great beach place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Israel

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant quiet place
Great place for a quiet beach stay to have a big beach to yourself. I would plan to bring more food to cook next trip due to not having the best food options nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay as usual
We love the comfort and amenities at the property. We always come back to stay here whenever we can. The property has everything we need and is clean. I would recommend to anyone but I also want to keep it for ourselves. Thank you Paul.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip
Enjoyed the stay; property location along with essential provided allowed for a relaxing and enjoyable experience...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard R., Saratoga, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable
Very comfortable, well equipped, great location with views of the river, the ocean and lots of birds. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a quiet getaway
I’ve been renting houses and condos at Pajaro Dunes for over 40 years and this was by far one of the cleanest and well stocked. It’s on the quiet side (Pelican Point) and a great place to relax and disconnect from work (or connect if you need to as well!) we totally enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Byron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and view
The pictures on VRBO do not entirely do justice to the beauty of the location or the amazing view from the main room and the deck. The condo had everything we needed for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
vacation
great location next to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pajaro 2023
Great condo for the week. Good location, very clean, comfortable beds and kitchen is well stocked. Also good access to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dale A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Nice
Clean. The beach was great for walking, lots of birds at Pelican point.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Caroline O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this Location
We really enjoyed our stay. The location with both River and Ocean views was wonderful, especially during some heavy winter storms. We were warm and cosy inside, and the beach was easily accessible for long walks between storms. The condo was comfortable and was well equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay!
My husband, and 2 month old son had a wonderful stay here over the Thanksgiving weekend! The place was great, had everything we needed, and was clearly well taken care of.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular views of sunrise and pelicans
Wonderful experience. Condo was recently renovated. Views of Watsonville slough and ocean beyond. Lots of birds inckuding over 1000 pelucans, 2 golden eagles, geese, ducks, and many more. House has everything you need.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Phyllis s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
We really enjoyed our stay. It was quiet and there was much to do in the area. Beach walking and bird watching were awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tshandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great views
The views were wonderful. Lots of wildlife and a short walk right to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard N., Gilroy, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable condo with well equipped kitchen
This property is about 50 years old and shows it on the outside! Inside the unit is a different story as it has been remodeled very nicely. While we were there it was overcast and foggy so the fireplace was much appreciated. The kitchen had everything you would need for eating in and it was a good thing as there aren’t any restaurants near by. We did have trouble with the TV and the owner was quick to respond, but we never could get the regular channels (Haystack news, Samsung programs, Hulu, Peacock etc and movies were available but not the local channels). Maybe it was a Spectrum problem. One thing that seemed to be missing were pictures on the walls. The beds were comfortable and clean. The view of the slough and all the birds was great but from the outside patio you are looking right at the decks of the people in the adjoining building. One other thing, a BBQ was listed but due to Homeowner’s restrictions it has been removed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So relaxing,
The condo is well stocked with necessities. It is remote enough to be very peaceful and right on the ocean and inlet bird refuge to watch as well. Close enough to Carmel, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Aptos, Capitola, and Santa Cruz too.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
Beautiful place in a great location! As someone with MS, I liked the slow incline to get to this 2nd level. Only a few stairs to navigate!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheree W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday weekend beach getaway
Condo was very nice, clean, and as pictured. Check-in was easy. Condo just a short path walk to the beach. Parjaro Dunes was a super cute community and I appreciated that it was gated. Livingroom was perfect for family time. My family consist of 2 adults 1 teenager (17), 2 toddlers and 1 kid. I wish there were more towels but the washer and dryer was the solve for that.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheilagh O., Concord, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WELL APPOINTED CONDO WITH WONDERFUL VIEW
Paul's condo is a real gem in this community. Great view from living room and balcony. Short walk to the beach. It's very well stock with basic amenities so showing up with your personal belongings and groceries is really all you need to do. I would book again without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pajaro Duness 2022
A return trip for us to this great condo at Pajaro. Good location, easy access, easy check in/out, well stocked, comfortable beds and great deck for morning coffee. All reasons we have rented here before and will keep coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hillary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach vacation home
Our family of 6 had an amazing time here. The home was clean, spacious, fully stocked and had wonderful views. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phillip A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place by the beach!
My family and I really enjoyed this place. It’s comfortable, cozy and well kept. We will defiantly be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Paul O'Neill, family member

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I'm Paul O'Neill, son-in-law of the owner Barbara Black. Barbara bought the beach property in '72 and my wife and her siblings spent their teenage summers at Pajaro. I now run the unit for our family after extensively remodeling the unit in the fall of 2012.

Why they chose this property

Living in San Francisco, we cannot get down to use the unit as frequently as we would like. But when we do manage to get away to the beach, its hard for us to leave. Our 10 year old son just loves it there, stopping to stop to chat with the beach fisherman to see what they have caught that day. So we hope you will enjoy the beach experience as we do.

What makes this property unique

Clean fresh air !

Languages:

English

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