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Pajaro Dunes~ GARAGE, pickleball & steps from sand

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Steps to the beach, located directly across from House 84
Aerial view
kitchen island and bar area
Beach
Boogie boards and 2 skim boards

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14280.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Watsonville, CA
  • Palm Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sunset State Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bottom floor: "Sand Dollar Room"

1 King Bed

Bottom Floor: "Sea Bird Room"

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Middle (entry) floor: "Sea Horse Suite"

1 King Bed

Middle (entry) floor: "The Hatchery"

1 King Bed

Top floor: "Dolphin Watch"

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Top floor: "Jellyfish Nook"

1 Single Bunk Bed

Top floor: "Starfish Room"

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bottom floor shared bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main (entry) floor shared bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Private Bathroom "Seahorse Suite"

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Top floor shared bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Pajaro Dunes~ GARAGE, pickleball & steps from sand

"BEST OF DUNES" manages ONLY Pajaro Dunes homes, 100% through a Pajaro Dunes homeowner / rental professional who is available 24/7 for your custom needs. We provide 5-star service 24/7, and the best homes for rent at Pajaro Dunes.

This home will host up to 14 adults/kids of all ages. No additional "day" visitors. All kids count.

Highlights: beachfront with access stairs immediately in front; several GOLF options; amazing chef's kitchen fully stocked; play inside and out with games/toys/pickleball/tennis/
basketball/volleyball/more!

☀️ House 84 has it ALL for every kind of group!
• Excellent wifi coverage and speed
• ALL COUPLES? We have SIX private king or queen bedrooms for six couples
• FAMILIES? 5 king + 1 queen bed for grownups + twin bunk beds for total 14 adults/kids
• INDIVIDUAL ADULTS / WORK GROUP? We have 7 total bedrooms containing 11 separate beds (5 king, 1 queen, others twin) so no one has to share a bed.
• SUPER EASY BEACH ACCESS - stairs to beach are directly across street from this home. There is NOTHING between this home and the beach stairway, beachfront!

☀️ This ULTIMATE renovated home has:
• Three stories / 3000+ SF for you to spread out for ultimate privacy *and* togetherness
• Shiny and new bathrooms, kitchen, flooring, everything! Total renovation!
• One minute walk to beach directly in front; ocean views as shown!
• Drive-up convenience with garage, lots of beach stuff and extra fridge!
• SmartTVs for streaming, basic TV cable, and BluRay players in every room. Mesh wifi throughout.
* NOTE: NO WORKING FIREPLACE

☀️ The bed configurations are as follows, in this three story home (see photos). Each room is tastefully decorated in a theme, with framed watercolor art:
• Middle (entry) floor: King bedroom w/ private bathroom ("Sea Horse Suite") (2)
• Middle (entry) floor: Room w/ queen bed and hall bathroom ("The Hatchery") (2)
• Bottom (garage) floor: King bedroom, shares hall bath ("Sand Dollar Room") (2)
• Bottom (garage) floor: King bedroom with twin bunkbed shares hall bath ("Sea Bird Room") (4)
• Top floor: King bedroom shares top floor bath ("Starfish Room") (2)
• Top floor: "Bunk nook" with two twin bunks shares top floor bath ("Jellyfish Nook") (2)
• Top floor: King bedroom with a twin daybed shares top floor bath ("Dolphin Watch") (2)

The home's common areas are also decorated in fun themes with watercolor art (Octopus Alley, Whale Atrium, Turtle Way, "The Reef" living/dining great room)

☀️ Extras:
• Games, DVDs and books for all ages
• High chairs, toys, strollers, changing tables for babies and toddlers 🍼
• Stream apps in every room (using your accounts)
• Cordless phones with free local and long distance
• Large assortment of fancy cocktail glasses 🥂
• New appliances, and nice kitchenware that gets replaced regularly
• Beach stuff! We provide coolers, beach towels, boogie boards, chairs, chaises, umbrellas, beach toys, sports balls (with pump). Also scooters, helmets, some bikes and a ton more... See photos!
• Weber gas grill, propane included, plus deck furniture and umbrellas
• Blackout curtains. Sleep late. You are on vacation!
• Extra fridge/freezer in garage for drinks, sheet cake, you name it
• HOT WATER / PRIVATE OUTDOOR SHOWER

🐠 Lots to do at Pajaro Dunes!
• Beach - walk or run for miles without interruption
• Tennis and pickleball courts (newly resurfaced 2021!)
• Basketball court (newly resurfaced 2021!)
• Bocce, horseshoes
• Sand volleyball court
• Soccer/baseball field with goal and backstop
• "Life size" chess and connect-4

We look forward to your visit!

☀️ FINE PRINT:

• We strictly enforce the maximum person headcount day AND night, which includes all adults and children, and prevents "day" visitors. We reserve the right to decline rental to any group.
• NO pets, no exceptions are permitted - Pet rules are enforced, violations are fined and required to vacate. This is a gated community with onsite security that will be monitoring unauthorized pets.
• This is not an "event" home - it is a single family home for vacation rental only and we do not host weddings, events and we do not allow additional day visitors.
• This house and Pajaro Dunes are strictly No Smoking and no open fires. There are several designated smoking areas in the community, inquire with Best of Dunes.
• We do not participate in multiple home situations if people you know are also vacationing in another home or hotel, we need to know up front to avoid issues later.
Note: Security camera views outdoor space that is also visible by public. with sound disabled.

Cal DRE Brokers License # 01970986
Santa Cruz County Transient Occupancy Tax Certificate # CO 00304

Property manager

Best of Dunes, Inc.
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
All children count toward headcount.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Community-wide rule prohibits animals with renters
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Adults 30+ only. Reqd to sign renter agreemt+credit and ID in renter name. $300 security hold required on renter own card 6 days b4 arrival or cancel
w/$0 refund. Headcount = all ages thru security gate DAY/NITE. NO smoking/parties/animals/illegal activities/3d party renters/hospice.
No multiple rentals and/or event groups. Photo ID and cc req'd on host request. ** REVIEW CONTRACT! REQUEST TO BOOK = AGREEMENT TO TERMS.**

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this holiday home is in a rural area 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.
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Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sunset State Beach - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 17 min drive - 18.9 km
  • La Selva Beach - 25 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Monterey Bay - 30 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 32 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Imura Japanese Restaur - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪D'la Colmena - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pajaro Dunes~ GARAGE, pickleball & steps from sand pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pajaro Dunes~ GARAGE, pickleball & steps from sand?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pajaro Dunes~ GARAGE, pickleball & steps from sand?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pajaro Dunes~ GARAGE, pickleball & steps from sand located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville holiday home is steps away from Palm Beach, Zmudowski State Beach and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve. Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 132 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jen B.

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

Great spot

This place was well set up for our large multi- generational group. So nice to be so close to the beach - we loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman C.

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

Good place to stay

My family came to spend Christmas and New Year at the house. We had 10 adults and 3 children, there was plenty of space in the house. Kitchen had everything to cook meals and there was enough room for everyone to sit at the table. Overall good place to stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jerry S.

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

Beautiful weather

Great location in a beautiful area. Weather was cool since it was on the coast. Inland temps are warmer. Well equiped kitchen Enough room for 8 adults and 6 kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

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

Great Family Weekend

Three grown children plus most of the families got together and had a great time at this roomy home. We walked 2 min to the beach several times, flew multiple kites, searched for shells, played in the waves and built a sand kingdom. The fully appointed kitchen was great and we cooked our meals there all three nights. The beds were comfy and we all slept well. The check in was smooth and the check out was kind of involved with stripping beds, separating towels and washing dishes to exacting standards. More involved than a
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tana B.

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

Girls get away

Great house very clean well stocked!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianne W.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay at this house. The location was amazing! It was steps from the beach. The beach was perfect for the kids and very quiet. We saw beautiful sunsets every night. The house was huge and very spacious! It was full of toys, games, and beach stuff. The kids were kept busy and we didn’t have to pack much. Beautiful views from kitchen and living room. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

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

Lovely comfortable house

My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. House was modern, comfortable, great view and proximity to beach was a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

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

Wondeful Seaside Getaway on Monterey Bay

The home is well equipped, spacious, clean, and homey. It felt like an incredible getaway for our group with a latge kitchen and large dining area. The Pacific Ocean with a gorgeous fine sand beach was literally steps away. Great for mirning runs and meditative moments. You can hear the soothing regular roar of ocean waves from the house. Property manager is highly communicative, checking in and out was clear. Our group was 11 people. Very roomy. I would rent this again for a meaningful getaway. Great wifi for work and laptops too. Lots of outlets all over.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Apex R.

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

Great beach house

Spacious house right off the beach. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard J B.

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

Awesome Place

Plenty large, clean, great location, well equipped, comfortable beds, right across the street from the beach. Definitely a place to return to.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

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

Big Family get away vacation

We had a great time just hanging around the beach and Monterey. Lot of room for all of us. Thanks for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob K., Fresno, CA

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

Best Family Rental Around!

Our family had the best time ever! Beach time every day just across the street from the Rental; Pickle Ball every day at the courts just down from the Rental. Beach towels, beach chairs, beach toys - all provided with the Rental. And best Host Manager throughout our stay! We'll definitely be back next Summer 2024.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jason C.

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

Weekend away

Place was very well stocked for all occasions, from house to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shalaka M.

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

Great home and amenities

Great family friendly property with lot of beach supplies. Very well maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Girlfriend Getaway

We had a wonderful time at this house which was right across the street from the beach. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook fabulous meals. The extra refrigerator in the garage was used for all our extra beverages. We had enough bedrooms and beds for everyone to spread out comfortably. The kitchen/dining/living room is so open it's a great gathering place for everyone. This is a great place to stay for a large group. I would definitely stay her again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

NEIL H., EL DORADO HILLS

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

Great reunion location

This house has it all. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Crystal R.

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

Beach getaway

The good: the house is very nice. We had 14ppl & it never felt crowded. Plenty of fridge space w/ 2 fridges. Deliveries came easily. There are a ton of games, dvd’s, & beach toys. We had no problem with parking for 5 vehicles. The blackout curtains in all the rooms & each room having a thermostat was great. The bad: 1)vinyl covers on the bed are awkward. The crunchy sound when you move was enough to wake you up. If you’re going to go to that extreme for cleanliness you can’t go the complete opposite and never wash the comforters. Who’s going to use them knowing they are never sanitized? 2)there are a ton of rules. Made us feel like we had to walk on eggshells in this place. Hanging signs like the one on the toy room door pointing out crayon marks a past renter made & to not be like them was awkward. They were also weird about the headcount. We maxed @14. One of our group left so another family member came to fill his space. I was being courteous by giving the owner a heads up so she didn’t think we were bringing in extra people and I received a text back blatantly saying no. No swapping allowed. She said it was discussed beforehand but all our rental contract said was no day visitors beyond your max headcount…. Head count was never over. One left, one came. so it was very weird to get such a brash response. When you pay thousands to stay somewhere for a weekend you don’t expect to be micromanaged. 3) paid highest cleaning fee we’ve ever been charged and still had to clean. most places just have you pile up your used towels. This place had you bag up all used towels, sheets, & blankets separately & place them in the main hall which is alot in a 3story house. Plus doing all dishes, including running the dishwasher and putting it all away before leaving. I suppose you just have to hope everyone before you used soap or the dishwasher to sanitize the dishes since it’s not part of the professional cleaning. 4) there is a camera inside in the livingroom looking out front. It has audio capabilities which made us uncomfortable and is listed on the website as against VRBO policies. “Our policy allows reasonable monitoring of the outside of the property while still protecting privacy inside the home. Surveillance devices, which use any form of capture device such as a camera or an audio recorder, can’t be used inside of a property.” So to sum it up, the house and location is great but the management is a bit extreme.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay E.

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

Fantastic Property

Had a wonderful time at this property during a long-weekend away with friends. 3 families (2 adults + 2 kids each) fit very comfortably in the house, with room to spare. Incredibly well appointed kitchen, and so many "comforts of home" for the kids - scooters & helmets, beach toys, a toy room that kept them (ages 4-9) entertained for hours. And, the location is ideal - located directly across the street from the beach access. Actually easier to access the waves than from many other properties in Pajaro Dunes that are directly on the ocean. Property manager, Stacey, was incredibly attentive and responsive. Definitely two thumbs up, and we look forward to renting here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

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

Beautiful Property

Great stay. Exactly as advertised. Enjoyed our time there and the quiet location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob K.

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

Best Family Vacation Ever!

Everything provided for our big family, including beach towels, beach chairs, beach toys, boogie boards, etc. and across the street to the ocean!! We will be back for sure 2023😊👍🏻❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don D.

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

Great family beach house

My wife and I recently hosted our two daughters and their families (in total, 6 adults and 6 kids ranging in age from 20 months to 7.5 years old), and the house suited our needs very well. There was plenty of room for everyone, and the close proximity to the beach was a huge plus. The house is very well organized and there are plenty of books, toys, beach stuff to keep kids occupied. There was only one negative: the mattresses and the pillows on the beds are all protected by fairly heavy plastic cases that rustle whenever you move while one the bed. That doesn’t make for a great night’s sleep, so I suggest that the owner /property manager come up with some other alternative.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

sean j., cerritos

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

Beautiful beach vacation

We came here for a family spring break getaway from LA. Our group ranged from 8 months to almost 80 and everyone was comfortable and had plenty of space. The home is really well setup for families with children and it was great for us. The beach is only a 30 second walk away, we will definitely be back
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brienne P.

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

Great Beach House

House is very clean and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Best of Dunes, Inc.

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We are an active family that loves the beach and loves to share our love of the beach. When we are not at House 84, we are likely camping, at a T-ball game, or looking for an adventure somewhere.

Why they chose this property

We grew up on the East Coast, where beachhouses on the ocean are fairly common. We had never seen such a thing in California. When we first came to Pajaro Dunes, it instantly felt like home.

What makes this property unique

The close beach access right across the street! Lots of supplies you won't find in any other house, plus brand new furnishings and beds.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests