Pajaro Dunes Get Away - Relax, as well as enjoy some adventure!! - Pajaro Dunes

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View from deck (off master bedroom and living room)

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Host

9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5100 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Watsonville, CA

Sunset State Beach11 min drive
La Selva Beach13 min drive
Monterey Bay29 min drive
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2 - guest bedroom, queen & set of twin bunk beds

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

master bedroom - queen bed with full bath & deck access

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

guest bath -adjacent to guest bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Pajaro Dunes Get Away - Relax, as well as enjoy some adventure!!

Pajaro Dunes Get Away!! Recently updated - Kitchen, and bathrooms!!
Nicely appointed & Bright 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo right on the dunes and steps from the beach. Enjoy beautiful dune and ocean views from the master bedroom, living room and a joining deck. Relax or visit all the exciting and fun beach spots just moments away in Santa Cruz, Monterey, Carmel & Big Sur – Featuring the wonderful Monterey Bay Aquarium, Santa Cruz beach & boardwalk, Roaring Camp railroad & amazing restaurants and shopping in Carmel. Take a cruise on 17 mile drive, perhaps some golf at the Pajaro Dunes golf course. Something to do for all ages. Sit inside and enjoy a cozy fire in the wood burning fireplace or venture down to the beach and enjoy a bonfire in one of the designated fire pits, roast hot dogs and make smores. Fish, surf, skim board, run, walk or possibly swim if you are brave enough to dive into the cool Pacific Ocean. If you are lucky and book during the migration season you may see whales, dolphin, seals or otter. There are basket ball and tennis courts available for free, just bring you gear and sign up.
The condo features a queen size bed and private full bath with shower in the Master Suite, with flat screen TV. The guest bedroom has a queen size bed and twin pull out couch, TV with VCR & DVD, just off the guest bedroom is the guest full bath w/ shower over tub.
The dining area is lovely, bright & seats six. There is a fully appointed kitchen. The living room is cozy, bright and inviting – you can see the city lights of Soquel , as well as watch the sunset. There is a large flat screen TV & WiFi. Sliding doors from the Master Suite and Living room lead to a covered deck for dining and features a gas burning BBQ for you to enjoy.
Parajo Dunes is gated & secure 24/7, as well as having fire and rescue on site. Watsonville Community Hospital is 7 miles away.
There is a gift shop/general store with the basic necessities – fire wood, ice, beer, wine, hygiene products, beach toys, some food stuffs, & Pajaro Dunes beach wear. As well, you can pick up a news paper, barrow a book or movie if you like.
• 50 miles from San Jose International Airport
• 80 miles from San Francisco International Airport
• 30 miles from Monterey Regional Airport
• 22 miles to Santa Cruz, 29 miles to Monterey, 32 miles to Carmel & 56 miles to Big Sur

Property manager

Dawn L Wells

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Beach view

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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

Property Registration Number CO00333

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 on 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.

Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

Sunset State Beach - 11 min drive
Manresa State Beach - 12 min drive
La Selva Beach - 13 min drive
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 16 min drive
Monterey Bay - 29 min drive

Getting around

Salinas Station - 32 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
‪Beach Street - ‬7 min drive
‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
‪Jack In The Box - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pajaro Dunes Get Away - Relax, as well as enjoy some adventure!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pajaro Dunes Get Away - Relax, as well as enjoy some adventure!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pajaro Dunes Get Away - Relax, as well as enjoy some adventure!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pajaro Dunes Get Away - Relax, as well as enjoy some adventure!! located?

This family-friendly Watsonville condo is located on the beach, 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).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

17 June 2024

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

Great weekend getaway

Great condo for a short beach getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo G.

2 June 2024

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

Perfect for us

It was easy to check in and the pre arrival communication was outstanding! The condo was cute and cozy and the beach access was super close. It had everything we needed. We will definitely ask to book this condo again! We loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

31 May 2024

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

Excellent Condo in Great Location

Clean, comfortable and quiet.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lellani M W.

22 Apr 2024

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

Great location, amenities and host

We’ve stayed several times at this property and enjoy the location right on the beach. It’s a great place to unwind, take walks on the beach, and not too far from Carmel, Santa Cruz and other destinations for day outings. I appreciate the extra amenities, well stocked kitchen for cooking, enough towels etc. I was happy to find new mattresses throughout and a bunk bed. Only issue is wifi can be spotty and difficult to log onto during peak times since it’s a guest logon with other units. It’s easiest to connect and stay on in the second bedroom if that’s helpful. We had plenty of other things to do so having a break from wifi was fine with us.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jacinta S.

12 Apr 2024

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

The ocean is my happy place

And I love this property, very clean and very close to the ocean.. it’s awesome falling asleep to the sound of waves. Walking along this private beach is so beautiful, and feels very safe. I enjoy coming here and will be back soon. Thank you for sharing this home with me..

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kourtney D.

10 Apr 2024

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

5/5 ⭐️

We had an amazing weekend playing on the beach. Condo was wonderful and stocked with everything you need. Worry free and simple vacation!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lupe R., Watsonville

26 Jan 2024

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

it was wonderful

hi dawn yes it was wonderful, the only thing was the tv 📺 wouldn’t work or maybe we didn’t no how to work it but, it wasn’t getting any channels and the other thing the lock box out side the door came off when we fist checked it we put the code in and it opened and came right off. other then that we had a wonderful time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Monica B.

24 Nov 2023

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

Nice Getaway

This place was steps to the beach and well stocked for our family of 5. We enjoyed being able to come and go to the beach with ease! If you have small kids I would definitely recommend this unit as you don’t have to use the stairs. The place was very clean which I really appreciated. Dawn quickly sent us all of our information and was very reachable. A few notes to potential guests: The second bedroom now has twin bunks and a full size bed. Plenty of room! The fireplace has a sign not to use (in case you were hoping for a winter fire). There are no fire pits (or fires) allowed on the beach from November-March per the state park regulations. There are several beach chairs and beach towels so you only need to bring the toys. The kitchen is stocked with plenty of dishes, pans and cookware so I had no problem cooking for our family. The coffee maker is a drip machine and filters are provided. The living room has a couch and 2 chairs…so I would say it only seats a cozy 5. When we were there, the dvd player wouldn’t work in the living room and the cable wouldn’t work in the guest room so be aware that the tvs may not be as functional as at home. It’s basic cable and no apps so you’re limited there as well. The deck only has 3 plastic chairs and a plastic table so we couldn’t all sit so we really didn’t use it. The sunset view is beautiful and there is a peek-a-boo view of the ocean from the living room. Once on the beach, we saw dolphins and sea otters and enjoyed our getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francine F.

31 Oct 2023

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

Great getaway

What a charming beach house we had for our Monterey Peninsula getaway. It was spacious, well appointed, and comfortable. A beach vibe added to the sense of place. As all three of us have back problems, firmer beds would have worked better for our group. A short drive to Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur combined well with a walkable beach right outside our door. The best of both worlds. Thank you! Dawn.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wei L.

17 Oct 2023

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

Wonderful stay

Perfect place for our short beach getaway. Literally steps to the beach. Very comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

15 Oct 2023

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

Quick getaway

Wonderful place! Wish we could’ve had more time to enjoy.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

11 Oct 2023

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

Perfect for a ocean getaway

Perfect spot for a weekend at the beach. It was our daughters 9th birthday and she wanted to go to the ocean. We had a great weekend sleeping with the windows open and letting the sound of the waves crashing lull us to sleep. Beach access was perfect, just a short walk and your there. Would definitely book this place again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rudy T.

29 Sept 2023

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

Nice place to stay!

Great place to stay at. Used it mainly for sleeping and cooking breakfast before going and exploring the the area different attractions. We were so close to the water you could hear the waves and beach access was just a short walk away. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

26 Sept 2023

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

Great for families

This condo was absolutely perfect for us. We were in town for a couple nights with 3 generations of family. The condo provided a great home base to do daytime activities and allowed the grandparents a place to stay and take it easy while the grandkids were out. Has all the amenities you need. Would stay here again for sure.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

18 Sept 2023

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

Another happy time at Dawn's

This was the second stay at Dawn's Pajaro Dunes condo for our family group of four adults. Once again, we appreciated the cleanliness and well-maintained comfort of the place, the dune view and less-than-a-minute walk to the beach, the thoughtfully & abundantly supplied kitchen (though once again we couldn't find a soup ladle!), and Dawn's swift responsiveness to questions. The only amenities we found ourselves wishing for were more living-room lighting (it's almost too dark to read if you're sitting on the couch at night) and firmer mattresses (the pillow top in the second bedroom, at least, was too soft for our comfort). Overall, we were exceedingly happy with our stay and appreciative of the host. We hope to return again sometime.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine S.

14 Sept 2023

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

Awesome

This place was so awesome.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A.

4 Sept 2023

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

Awesome time!

Great views great times with the family!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie V.

3 Sept 2023

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

Beach escape

We loved it. This is our second time here and both were great. You cannot beat the location!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

terry o.

29 Aug 2023

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

Quiet and Relaxing

Quiet natural surroundings with excellent beach access. Conveniently located to travel to Moss Landing, Monterey or Santa Cruz for fun activities and good food.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

20 Aug 2023

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

Pajaro dunes stay

Great quiet place to stay for the week. Property was clean and had great beach access. Only downside was WiFi did not really work and had issues with some outlets in the home. Overall, would stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

9 Aug 2023

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

Great relaxing vacation

Property is as described. The procimity to the beach is phenominal.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M., Oakland

7 Aug 2023

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

Absolute DeeLite!!

Lovely- comfortable- clean- WELL STOCKED- user friendly kitchen!! All to the good- I shall return!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Grace P.

1 Aug 2023

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

Awesome beach time!

This is a great place. The beach is so close and the weather is fabulous. We were able to go back and forth from the beach to the condo as needed which was great. The area has a lot to offer if you want to venture forth and explore. We always have a wonderful time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tori B.

23 July 2023

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

Cozy Beach House

Our family had an awesome stay at the Wells’ condo! My 2-year old loved playing in the sand off of the patio, and I counted 125 steps from the door to our set up on the beach between buildings D & E. I loved the open kitchen layout. Rooms/appliances are a bit dated, but overall a very cozy, laidback property. We would love to come back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023