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Ultimate oceanfront cottage ~ pickleball and toys! * groceries delivery

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The home is right above beach.  Take a short boardwalk to beach stairs.
Magnificent dune location
Sunroom with warm protected views
Living room comfort and views
Pajaro Dunes is a secure, gated community

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12214.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Primary suite divided in two - king and queen beds

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Second suite

1 King Bed

Third bedroom with loft

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Hall bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary suite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second suite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Ultimate oceanfront cottage ~ pickleball and toys! * groceries delivery

** YOU SHOULD EXPECT TO GET AN ERROR MESSAGE IF YOU SUBMIT A BOOKING REQUEST OR TRY TO PAY A PRE-APPROVAL. IT WILL GO THROUGH - CHECK YOUR CREDIT CARD TO CONFIRM THE CHARGE OR HOLD IS ON THERE. WE WILL RESPOND TO ALL REQUESTS AS SOON AS WE CAN. IF ANY CONFUSION PLEASE WRITE US --- WHEN YOUR REQUEST GOES THROUGH YOU'LL SEE THE CALENDAR DATES BECOME BLOCKED BY YOUR OWN REQUEST. **


note: Our homes and community are as advertised, no damage or issues from winter storms!
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Welcome to House 46 at Pajaro Dunes, also known as 'The Sanctuary.' This is an oceanfront, single family home stocked full of everything you might need, and more! It has its own driveway and garage for convenient access (unlike other homes you can only access by a long boardwalk with a cart).

WIFI is FAST in the whole house! >500 Mbps at router with extender pods throughout the home. 5 sets of desks and chairs in bedrooms plus the dining table and breakfast bar... lots of options!

The living room, dining room and kitchen all face the ocean with full ocean views. Look for whales and dolphins! The three-sided river rock fireplace is charming and cozy. A back deck runs the length of the home, and an ocean view sunroom allows for beach watching while fully indoors. The sunroom makes this home particularly great for grandparents who want to watch little ones enjoy the beach but not walk down. Most of the home is on one level, with just three steps separating the living room area from the 'bedroom wing.'

This home sleeps up to 10 adults + 2 kids on comfortable beds, in the following configuration:

(1) Primary bedroom: king bed and en suite bathroom, some ocean view (sleeps 2);

(2) Sitting Room: adjoins primary (separated by a curtain not wall), has queen LATEX mattress (brand new), wet bar, and ocean view (sleeps 2);

(3) Second en suite: king bed and private bathroom (sleeps 2);

(4) Hall bedroom: a queen bed, plus a set of twin bunks, plus a loft with a double futon platform bed (sleeps 6), share hall bathroom

The sleeping arrangements are flexible such that the Primary and adjoining sitting room can be a 'family' bedroom using the queen bed. They are separated by a curtain. Or, the hall bedroom can also be a 'family' bedroom as it has a queen bed plus a set of twin bunks, plus a double futon mattress in a cool loft that kids love.

The separation between the bedroom wing and the gathering rooms in this home provides excellent privacy when needed for contemplation, alone time or a peaceful midday nap.

The large, updated kitchen can accommodate multiple chefs to create amazing feasts for your group. A wall oven plus a microwave and stovetop, two sinks, and all the pots, pans, plates, cutlery, glassware and cook's tools you could want. (There is also easy and fast delivery from nearby Watsonville, choose from Chinese or Pizza!) A new Weber propane BBQ is right outside the kitchen on a deck sheltered from ocean breezes where outdoor furniture allows you to relax and eat outside (we provide propane plus a spare). An extra fridge in the garage is a great resource for storing ice, food and drinks for your group's entire stay.

House 46 also offers dedicated wifi for surfing, working or streaming, plus flat-screen TVs, Comcast cable channels, and Blu-Ray DVD players. It also has beach supplies, toys and games for kids, and an extensive book and DVD lending library. We have a high chair and pak n play for the little ones, along with step stools in every bathroom.

Pajaro Dunes itself is a private, gated community directly on the dunes of Monterey Bay.

Because only those occupying Pajaro Dunes accommodations can enter the community, the beach at Pajaro Dunes is quiet and you may have it all to yourself much of the time. Activities abound in Pajaro Dunes, including surfing, tennis, basketball, sand volleyball, shuffleboard, birding, and shelling (all inside the community).

It is also a quick and easy drive to Santa Cruz, Monterey, the Monterey Aquarium, Carmel, the redwoods of the Forest of Nisene Marks in Aptos, berry picking, Gilroy garlic festival and Gilroy outlet shopping. Fishing and whale watching excursions can be booked out of nearby Moss Landing, which is also the closest surf break (although plenty of people surf and boogie board at Pajaro Dunes).

Please note that no pets are allowed at Pajaro Dunes rental homes per the Homeowners Association.

Note: Security camera views outdoor space that is also visible by public, sound is disabled.

Cal BRE Brokers License # 01970986
Santa Cruz County Transient Occupancy Tax Certificate # CO 00113

Property manager

Best of Dunes, Inc.
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
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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, a security system, a first aid kit 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 - 9.7 km
  • La Selva Beach - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 17 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Monterey Bay - 31 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 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Imura Japanese Restaur - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪D'la Colmena - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ultimate oceanfront cottage ~ pickleball and toys! * groceries delivery pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ultimate oceanfront cottage ~ pickleball and toys! * groceries delivery?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ultimate oceanfront cottage ~ pickleball and toys! * groceries delivery?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ultimate oceanfront cottage ~ pickleball and toys! * groceries delivery located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Palm Beach, Zmudowski State Beach and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve. Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 149 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek C.

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

Peaceful Beachfront Getaway!

We had an amazing stay at Pajaro Dunes! The property was clean, well-maintained, and perfectly located right by the beach. The views were stunning, and the sound of the waves was so relaxing. The home was equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay, including a fully stocked kitchen and cozy furnishings. Checking in and out was seamless, and the host was communicative and helpful. I highly recommend Pajaro Dunes for anyone looking for a peaceful beachfront getaway. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Family trip to Monterey

The beach house was beautiful and easily accommodated our large group. We were able to see dolphins within view of the home and watched from the beautiful deck. Morning coffee watching the surf was incredible.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jack F.

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

Great location

Great location and views. We had a great Holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandra T.

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

Fabulous Beach Stay

This property was perfect for our family beach vacation. Spectacular views, very clean and well stocked home perfect for taking my out of town cousins and grandchildren. The beds were so comfortable and my grandchildren loved all the toys, games and especially the loft. We had a magical time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally O.

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

A nice family retreat

The perfect place to relive some sweet memories of the past with my brother and bond with the family we have left.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

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

Everything we needed !

Great property with a lot of stuff for family fun. Great relaxing weekend !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Great Stay

Great location and house. Really a nice place to be with extended family. Bedroom configuration is a little odd, but it worked ok for our group.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shuqin Z.

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

Weekend get away

We totally enjoyed our weekend getaway in this beach house. The view from the living room is spectacular. The house is tastefully furnished. Great location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna L.

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

Lovely house on the beach!

Great location, just steps to the beach. View is excellent, we had different folks camping out in the sun room enjoying the ocean. This house is great for families, with toys, high chairs, booster chairs for kids. We thoroughly enjoyed, will come again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aida J.

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

Wonderful and Spacious Home, Great Location

The house is a staircase away from the sand and has amazing views of the ocean. There is plenty of space for a large family and/or group of people. From relaxing on the deck to playing on the beach, we had a wonderful time. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don C.

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

Wonderful CA Beach House

This house is right on the Beach with a wonderful view. It is very clean and easy floor plan. Lots of room to enjoy and visit. We had a wonderful time and hope to come back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric-Eva L., Acampo, California

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

A beachfront beauty!

We’ll equipped, spacious and incredible views. Great for larger gatherings. Private neighborhood means sparsely populated beach for your enjoyment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly G.

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

Celebrating Anniversary and Birthdays!

It was beautiful! Celebrating our son’s wedding and a birthday. We enjoyed our stay! The lights did flicker and the beds were not very comfortable. But, overall a beautiful place! 🏖️💜
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

This beach house was awesome!

Stacey was very helpful and checked in with us to make sure everything was good. We are definitely coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

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

Great beachfront house!

This home is exactly as advertised. Comfortable, clean, spacious, with great views of the ocean and beach and places to sit and enjoy them. The neighborhood is very nice too. Fun to ride bikes around with my 5 year old and to go for a walk up n down the boardwalk. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Wonderful Getaway!

The views are spectacular, and the kitchen is stocked with practically everything you could imagine for cooking, including a juicer and a food processor! Even though we had a big storm and lost electricity for 24 hours, it was a wonderful getaway. Stacey stayed in touch with us, providing periodic updates from PG&E, and even brought us firewood to keep warm. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachael C.

Favorite place to stay

This house has become a staple in our yearly vacations. We come here at least once a year and get to renew ourselves. The view, the beach, the amenities; it’s all an amazing package that gives us the gift of relaxation and fun every year. We highly recommend this place, it’s centrally located so you can get to all the tourist locations but away from everything so you can take a break from it all. And The Perfect Chair in the sun room is the most amazing place to watch the waves and catch a nap. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Be B.

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

Nice house in a beautiful location.

Property was as described in listing. Spacious with many conveniences. Relaxing amenities for 8 adults and our 4 yr old grandchild. Lovely beach.Reasonably convenient to grocery and other services. We were warned that cell service might be spotty. Ours was fine. Excellent wi-fi.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael C., Stockton, Ca

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

Paradise

This place is one of my favorite places on earth. The home is so well appointed and comfortable, you settle in and don’t want to leave. There is tons of room, amazing views, it’s perfectly located, and as soon as you think “I wonder if they have” - you only have to look and they have it. I come back to this place again and again not only cause of the views but also because the property manager is amazing. I highly recommend Best of Dunes.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Varun B.

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

Fantastic family vacation

This place is truly wonderful. The photos don’t do justice to the view of the ocean to the house. And Stacey was extremely prompt in answering any questions we had. There are lots of toys for young kids in the house, and beach toys in the garage. My son loves to play with trains and they had two boxes full of train tracks! Overall a fantastic place for a getaway vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

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

Marvelous deck

The best part of house is kitchen/dining room/living room - a wonderful place for relaxing. Bedrooms a bit quirky - towels could use some updating as well as bed linens. However, the main part of house was terrific.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

A great Pajaro House!

I have been going to Pajaro Dunes since I was a kid, then we took our kids. Now my kids are all in their 20s and we've stayed in quite a few places. This house had a great floorplan (some are really odd), beautiful open views to the beach and a huge deck to sit outside. Parking and unloading was easy, the garage access is fantastic. The stairs to the beach are only one house over, also very convenient. The place was clean, the beds were comfy and the owner made check-in/out a breeze. We love the Dunes, and having so many positives in a house makes it perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

j z.

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

great stay.

excellent property and location. did have a couple of issues. dead skunk in the trash area as we arrived. It was removed the next day. broken toilet handle that never got fixed during our 5 day stay. being a handyman myself, improvised it so could use it, plus two other toilets available, so not a big deal. enjoyed awesome private beach, tennis courts, house is good setup. will definetly stay again in the future
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M., Richmond, CA

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

Wonderful Long Weekend

This is a beautiful and well-equipped home in an amazing location, right above the beach with a 180 degree view of Monterey Bay. The kitchen was a high point, with lots of room and spacious surfaces for food preparation. A new couch in the living room was large and comfy. Beds were also comfortable. Be sure to look closely at the bedroom configurations, as they are not particularly "standard". No problem for us, but could be for some. Beach accessories and kid-friendly toys were in great abundance - more than we've seen in any other beach rental. Communication was excellent. All-in-all a very smooth process to book and stay in a wonderful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mike M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Location 5 stars. Everything else 3.5 stars

You cannot beat the location and view (perfect!). Unfortunately, there were some issues with cleanliness and disrepair. Fortunately, there is a washer and dryer in the garage as the first thing we had to do was wash the bath towels from one of the bathrooms as they were very obviously not clean. Furthermore, there is quite a bit of TLC needed throughout the house. Knobs were falling off cupboard drawers, sliding screen door was damaged and left just standing in place, patio furniture looked like it hadn't been wiped down in months. Nonetheless, we enjoyed ourselves for the three nights we spent there but I would highly recommend fixing the little things. It makes a difference.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Best of Dunes, Inc.

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Why they chose this property

This home is a rare find on the California coast - a beautiful and large beach home that sleeps 12, perched right on the dune with full ocean views and has its own parking! The quality of your accommodations affects the quality of your vacation -- you deserve this!

What makes this property unique

This cherished family home has been called the Healing House, the Sanctuary and the Pearl of Pajaro. This home resonates with the decades of loving times enjoyed by the family and friends that have been its caretaker and kept it perfectly updated and fresh. Those who visit this home leave restored, rejuvenated, and with new insights and renewed intentions -- including those who didn't know they needed it in the first place.

Languages:

English

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