Beautiful Beachfront Home for Gathering of Family & Friends

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Windows facing the sea for panoramic views

Explore the dunes and miles of beach at Pajaro

Living room with fireplace and dining table with window seat and ocean views

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14209.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Watsonville, CA

Palm Beach
1 min walk
Zmudowski State Beach
13 min walk
Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve
13 min walk
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
15 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Main floor bedroom

2 Double Beds

Master suite

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Main floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Spacious 5 bedroom/3 bath beachfront home with dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean from Monterey to Santa Cruz!

Located at Pajaro Dunes on a secluded expansive beach on the magnificent Monterey Bay coastline. The entire front of the house has windows facing the ocean. The dining table with it's long window seat is perfect for games, gathering and meals with amazing ocean views.

This award wining tri-level home is a wonderful place to gather family & friends. One bedroom, one bathroom and the family room (which can also sleep 2) are located on the entry level. Up 6 steps is the main level of the house, including living room, dining area, kitchen, and the master suite with queen bed separated from the main house across the enclosed deck. The third level is 10 steps up, and includes three bedrooms, one bathroom and no bunk beds!

The kitchen is fully stocked and equipped for your cooking needs. The separate laundry room includes a full sized washer and dryer.

Pajaro Dunes has 24-hour security, biking & jogging trails, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts. Kayaking and bird watching at Elkhorn Slough are minutes away. Nearby cities such as Santa Cruz, Monterey and Carmel are only a 30 minute drive including famous golf courses, restaurants and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Property manager

Kathy & Bruce FitzGerald

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Similar properties

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Daytime guests: Additional daytime guests is limited to four (4).

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this holiday home is 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

Palm Beach - 1 min walk
Sunset State Beach - 11 min drive
La Selva Beach - 14 min drive
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 16 min drive
Monterey Bay - 30 min drive

Getting around

Salinas Station - 35 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Las Islitas Mariscos - ‬10 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
‪Imura Japanese Restaur - ‬10 min drive
‪D'la Colmena - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Beachfront Home for Gathering of Family & Friends pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Beachfront Home for Gathering of Family & Friends?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Beachfront Home for Gathering of Family & Friends?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Beachfront Home for Gathering of Family & Friends located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Palm Beach, Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve and Zmudowski State Beach. Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Sunset State Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Derene H.

3 Oct 2024

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

Very convenient beach front property

We had a family gathering with our adult children and their young children. The house was perfect - right on the beach so easy to go back and forth with sand toys and for naps and meals. The house was very child friendly and we all had so much fun being together! The hosts were very nice about the checkin and checkout times which made it easier for us with 5 grandchildren 3 and under. So much fun!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

29 May 2024

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

Beautiful property

Great property and loved the views from the deck (behind a large, tall glass wall which was nice to block the wind) and kitchen.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

katherine e.

17 Sept 2023

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

Exquisite and comfy

We’ve gone to Pajaro dunes every year for probably 45 years. This is the first time we’ve stayed in this house and I’m so happy we found it. It’s large, but still feels cozy. The six of us had plenty of room and a beautiful view of the ocean. We were there to draw and watercolor, and couldn’t have been more pleased. We saw whales, dolphins as always, and we were close to the storytelling tree Which we sat and drew for several hours. The owners were wonderfully communicative.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Aug 2023

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

Beach view glory

Incredible view of Monterey Bay with beach access right by the house. Plenty of rooms with a fun 70’s vibe.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norman N.

12 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful Family Time on the Beach

The house was nearly perfect for 11 of us, including two infants. That the master suite was separate from the rest of the house by a nicely designed courtyard was just perfect to let grandparents sleep in in the morning, when the kids were up and making a lot of noise. Easy access to the beach was wonderful. The view from the long table in the main room was splendid. It can be foggy and cool at Pajaro Dunes, but our vacation was near perfect because of the house and its incredible location. Lucky owners!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon B.

16 July 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Comfortable for family

We enjoyed our stay on the beach. The spaces were good for us to gather. The house was not well supplied (kitchen towels, toilet paper). The location was great being close to the red woods, Monterey and the beach, of course.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 May 2023

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

Wonderful home for large family

We enjoyed our stay in the home for our parents 50th. There was plenty of room for everyone and the location could not be beat!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia I.

30 Dec 2022

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

Lifetime Memories

We brought our adult children and grandchildren for Christmas week to House 5. We used to spend two weeks at House 5 every summer when my children were babies, now they are grown with children of their own. It is a special place to spend time with loved ones.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

eleanor c., Pleasanton, Ca

6 Sept 2022

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

We love the location and it’s perfect for our two families.

Very easy.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindi D.

21 Aug 2022

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

Fantastic Beach House

This house was perfect for our family trip. We had 4 children ages 7 thru 11 and 4 adults ages 38 thru 60. The house was spotlessly clean and the view was exceptional. My only suggestion would be more beach towels as there were only 3 in the house upon our arrival although this is a 5 bedroom house that sleeps up to 14. The kitchen was pretty well equipped and we had meals nightly enjoying the view from the dining table. The master suite is across the enclosed private courtyard and has it's own bathroom. The owners were great to work with and the booking process was smooth. Thank you!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

brenda s.

25 July 2022

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

Family reunion

Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

11 June 2022

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

Wonderful Family Reunion

House 5 was perfect for our family reunion. Right on the beach with access just outside the front door, this home has everything we needed. Amenities in the resort were awesome as well. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gem W.

1 Jan 2022

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

Great stay

It was a perfect house for our extended family gathering of 13 which included grandparents and a handful of teens. The dining table was a great place for large groups to just hang out and admire the incredible view. It was even more spectacular than the pictures provided! We would highly recommend it.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

24 Dec 2021

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

Sanderling 5 stay Decenber 2021

The house is lovely and comfortable. The kitchen is well outfitted for a rental. Although set among other houses at Pajaro Dunes it feels as if it is the only house on the beach because no other properties can be seen from the main living area. We would definitely rent it again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aren S.

30 Sept 2021

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

Another fabulous stay

This is our second stay at this property. The location can't be beat -- we were back and forth from the beach all day. The pictures say it all, and the table and common areas are large enough for all to gather. The kids had a blast!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

eleanor c., Pleasanton, Ca

10 Sept 2021

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

Labor Day weekend Family get together

I love the location and the set up for two families. It's perfect for our gang of 13 . I hope to reserve it again for the same time next year! Thank-you.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Tami C.

23 Aug 2021

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

Great Beach Front House

Large house with lots of space for a big group. The reviews we read prepared us for having a relaxing stay with 6 kiddos, ages 3-14.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K., Martinez, California

1 Aug 2021

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

Oceanfront and Nice House

This property is on the oceanfront. At you sit at the dining table, you can see the beach and ocean. We saw dolphins, otters, and sea lions as we ate our meals. The house is convenient to the access steps to the beach. The house is built with a dune on one side and enclosed entry way on the other side thus giving you privacy from the house next to it and the beach access steps. Parking was convenient to the property with courtesy carts to unload and load stuff from your car to the property. The house was very clean and the kitchen was well equipped for cooking your own meals. The beds were comfortable. The WiFi worked well for the member of our party that had to work a couple of days while on vacation. There was plenty of storage space. The owners were made it easy to book the property and provided the needed information for check in. Our family would definitely book this house again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John L.

26 June 2021

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

Great home, everything they said it was

It was out first opportunity to get three generations of our family in one place to discuss past experiences, current activities and future expectations plus a lot of ribbing, Ages ran from 11 months to 82 years

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

26 June 2021

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

Perfect stay!

The house accommodated our multigeneration family stay perfectly. The kids spent the entire day on the beach, grandparents relaxed and watched from the house, and parents did all of the above. The kitchen is well stocked, and we had no issues cooking all of our meals. The house was much cleaner than other rental houses we have stayed at previously. To sum it, we look forward to staying here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Allison M.

11 June 2021

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

Great location! Beautiful view!

The location of this property is beautiful and uncrowded, and the ocean views can't be beat! The house is a great size for large families. The house is cute and quirky, with tons of windows and natural lighting. Plenty of towels and linens. Good water pressure and plenty of hot water for 11 people. The owner, Kathy, was great to work with and very helpful and friendly. The check in and check out process couldn't have been easier. Because it's on a dune, expect a few ants (very common in beach houses). There is no pantry, and the ants seemed to be coming from the kitchen outlet beneath the window. So, we had to store all of our pantry food items on the dining room table to protect our food from ants, which made eating at the table together as a family a challenge. The deck provides both a beautiful view and protection from the strong winds. The one downside of the trip--the beds were very hard and uncomfortable, particularly the queen and doubles. The teens seemed content with the twin beds, though. Overall, a great property and wonderful trip!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katya T.

2 June 2021

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

Great stay in a beautiful spot!

Large property right on the beach - perfect accommodation for our party of 14! Plenty of space to spread out and sleep and kitchen had all the basics that we needed. Hosts were very accommodating and answered all questions quickly! Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerrine P.

27 May 2021

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

So amazing

Loved our stay - it was great for older folks to sit inside and watch the sea from the amazingly large window. It was great for kids to have the proximity to the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rammurthy S.

15 Apr 2021

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

Wonderful stay

We had a good family time and the location was great. It was like we were staying in our own private beach and kids really enjoyed their time. The property was well maintained and will love to go back.

10/10 Excellent

Nick A.

10 Apr 2021

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

The perfect family week!

This beach house was absolutely amazing. There were different areas in the house for the kids to hang out and not feel like it was crowded. The beach was literally our backyard. Waking up to the views every day was breath taking. And the family time that we shared at the beach created memories that will last us a lifetime. On top of all this, the owners were very communicative and attentive. Excellent overall experience, and excellent interaction with the owners and property managers. I highly recommend this house!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kathy & Bruce FitzGerald

Our family, from Sunnyvale California, has owned House 5 for almost 50 years. We have passed its care from our parents to the children and soon grandchildren. We all live in the Bay Area and visit the house often.

Why they chose this property

Over the years, we have gathered family & friends here for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation! Our fondest memories include playing games at the dining table ... building sandcastles on the beach ... gathering for the Thanksgiving meal amidst God's incredible creation!

What makes this property unique

The house was designed by Charles Moore and William Turnbull of MLTM / Moore Turnbull. It received one of the 1970 Excellence for Design Awards by Architectural Record.

And to answer a common question ... Yes, it is beach front. There are no houses or structures or fences between us and the incredible Monterey Bay!

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