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Property grounds
On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
On the beach

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Watsonville, CA
  • Palm Beach
    11 min walk
  • Sunset State Beach
    11 min drive
  • Manresa State Beach
    12 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    14 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Watsonville

When you stay at this condo in Watsonville, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Palm Beach. .This condo is 22.7 mi (36.5 km) from Monterey Bay and 17 mi (27.3 km) from Capitola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sunset State Beach - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • La Selva Beach - 14 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 18 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Monterey Bay - 30 min drive - 22.7 miles

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 33 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Las Islitas Mariscos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Imura Japanese Restaur - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪D'la Colmena - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Modern Beach Front Pajaro Dunes 1st Floor Condo - Yards From Beach/Gated Entry

Located in the highly desirable gated Pajaro Dunes resort, this modern 2 bedroom, 2 full bath condo is just yards from the beach. Nested in the dunes for added privacy with a peak of the ocean from deck.

This ground level unit is fully equipped and sleeps 6 comfortably with NEW beds in both bedrooms.

Recently remodeled with all the modern conveniences including solid surface countertops, modern kitchen with new stove, and recently remodeled bathroom fixtures.

Not only is the sand dunes and beach just outside the patio, but renters can enjoy all the amenities of the Pajaro Dunes resort including pickleball courts, tennis courts, walking trails, biking trails, basketball court, natural lagoon with native birds and cozy fire pits located on the beach.

Pajaro Dunes is a mile and a half of sun-drenched, white sand beach on a secluded strip of the magnificent Monterey Bay coastline.

Extended monthly stays are welcomed. Please contact for specific monthly rates.

Need a break from the sand? Just hop in the car and within 30 minutes you can be in beautiful Monterey to the south or historic Santa Cruz to the north.

Also, within minutes, is shopping in Watsonville and some of the best Mexican and seafood restaurants in the world.

No pets and no motorcycles allowed, thanks.

TRAVEL
- 1.25 hr from San Jose airport
- 35 min from Monterey airport
- 2 hr from San Francisco airport
- 25 min to Santa Cruz
- 40 min to Carmel

ATTRACTIONS
-Many nearby world renowned golf courses
-Santa Cruz Boardwalk
-Big Basin Redwoods State Park
-Moss Landing seafood, whale watch excursions, fishing boats, kayaking
-Monterey Cannery Row, restaurants, art galleries
-Monterey Bay Aquarium
-Big Sur and Point Lobos
-Carmel by the Sea
-Pebble Beach and 17 Mile Drive
-Nearby organic farmers market, and apple and berry picking in season.
Make yourself comfortable in this condo, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free condo features a stereo, books, and a tennis court on site. Amenities and recreational activities include a video library, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Kyle James

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Modern Pajaro Dunes 1st Floor Free Wifi/gated Entry/yards Beach

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 143 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and beach front
Our stay was just fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden charm
Nestled among Watsonville agricultural fields is a quiet ocean resort. A short walk from the complex takes you directly to the beach. Prime location, approx 30 minutes to Santa Cruz or Monterey. Nice condo and host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Enjoyed our stay at Pajaro Dunes. Comfortable and nicely equipped kitchen. Cozy beds. Host was very responsive when we had a breaker shut off. Outdoor shower outside our unit was not working which was a little difficult to come back from beach but this was not owner’s fault. Would have been helpful to have a broom and dustpan in unit to manage sand. I would recommend this unit for 2 couples or small family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent return visit!
Very clean and comfortable plus fully stocked with kitchen needs. Host is responsive and friendly. Thank you for letting us enjoy your condo!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central for visiting Monterey Bay
We spent a day in Santa cruz, in pacific grove, in Monterey. Loved the 17 mile Drive and Pebble Beach. This unit was on the beach but no beach view. We found a great place for breakfast- the Beach Street Cafe in Watsonville.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Weekend
We had great time relaxing on the beach. Plenty of room for our family with 2 toddlers. Only a 3 mionutes walk to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Larry K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place but possibly dangerous shower adjustment
Love this place! Neat, clean place within about 100 steps of the beach. It’s on the ground level and behind a sand dune so there is no view of the ocean but if you love your privacy, this is an ideal location. One serious issue, however, is the master bedroom shower. The water is extremely hot and the adjustment is the touchiest I’ve ever experienced in 70 years of showering. One could very easily get scalded.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location!
My family really enjoyed our stay! We have 4 kids and there was enough space for all of us. Everything was clean and had everything we needed for preparing meals. The location was the best! It was so nice to open the sliding door and listen to the ocean and the beach was just steps away. We enjoyed a fire on the beach every night. The location is perfect; a half hour from Monterey and a half hour from Santa Cruz, but we honestly enjoyed the time at the VRBO the most. We plan to come back again soon. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Milan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matias S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Modesto, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay
Clean and comfortable for six people!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sissy T.

Not Recommended For Disabled & Not Worth Whats Charged.
Being disabled i always have to make sure a location meets my needs before renting it. Listing states a walk in shower, no it is 14 inches step up to get in to the shower. The walk from parking to unit is a steep hill with wood railings that are loose and than quite a ways back after the hill. Outside both patio doors in the wood flooring is holes where the wood has rotted away, one has a mat over most of it the other has nothing. I tripped twice once hitting my side on bbq coming out the door and so did my grand daughter and she fell twisting her ankle and pain for 4 days. the wood around the patio is loose and moves when you sit on it. The couch is old and broke on one side leaning and coming apart and is hard as a rock. the recliners are old and dirty and reclining handle broke. we could not use bbq or fireplace because of high charge if we use them. Unit gives no amenities for the kitchen at all only what others have left behind. we were told by maid someone would bring TP and towels and no one ever came we had to go buy TP. the beach access is a steep hill also, pretty and close but not for a disabled person. the grounds are very pretty. There is no view at all from outside or in of the beach or water, dunes are to high. The TV has no cable provided only a roku if you want to add in your own info. It is a very high price to pay for what is given and the condition of the old furniture and old throw rug. Not for disabled and kids ankle still hurt pictures of area taken.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a great place to unwind
This was our third time staying at Pajaro Dunes, and the stay was as enjoyable as ever. This unit was clean, comfortable, and the owner was super responsive. Highly recommemd.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Rosemarie M.

Property was not prepared well for check in
There were no towels only to find out these were still in the dryer. I ended up folding it for the owner. This should never happen esp after being charged an expensive daily cleaning fee. No one even came to clean the first day and yet we were still charged for each day! Didn't use the dishwasher since it had some kind of brownish (chocolate?) smear on the inside. Opened the window by the kitchen - it was all dust and dirt. Looks like it has never been cleaned for a very long time. The unit is just too old. Beddings smelled old, not fresh. Got itchy hopefully there were no bedbugs. We left the place as clean as when we arrived, if not cleaner. Wish we could get a refund at least for the cleaning fee. There was a power outage the whole morning of our last day. There was no generator. For the price paid, it would be better to just be in a hotel with fresh sheets and cleaner rooms. The view is all thick tall grass all throughout, kinda scary as there might be snakes hiding in it. Just wondering why this was left unattended and uncared for. You do not have a beach view at all because of this. Access to the beach was difficult due to the steep slope. That was not fun. We stayed there from May 28-30, not from the 27th.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D., Knoxville TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Steps from the beach - a little gem
Although being in the middle of nowhere, that's the point of a vacation so I had no issues with the location at all. Literally steps from the sand which is perfect! Other than the stove and fridge, the house was dated back to maybe the 90's which wasn't a huge deal and accommodated our family of 5 very well. I will say though the listing does NOT mention not having AC in the unit which wasn't a huge problem since we had unusually cold days (mid 60s) the whole week, however, if you're going in the summer higher than 75 degrees, this will likely be an issue for you. Also, there was a very strong aroma of a dead fish smell inside the unit. When we contacted the owner, they told us to open windows and spray something which I felt was an unacceptable response to this issue. This is a ground unit with people on 3 sides, the walls/ceiling were paper thin and we heard EVERYTHING. A lot of banging, music, people talking, furniture moving around, etc. This was only a big deal when it was really early in the morning or really late at night though. As far as grocery shopping, your best bet is FoodMaxx as it's more like regular grocery stores across the country. Loved having a Starbucks close by! We had a great relaxing vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna C S.

Liked: Cleanliness
a short break in the Monterey Bay area
Very comfortable housing. Well equipped kitchen. Surroundings/gardens were very nice and well kept. Getting down to and back from the beach was tricky but it was a calm setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful beach house
We had a great time. There is a nice walk around a duck pond to the pickle ball court.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing!
Well equipped and comfortable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place in the dunes!
We loved this beautiful condo! It is well-equipped, light and roomy, and has everything you need for a perfect weekend at the beach. It fit our group of 5 perfectly, and we loved being able to access the beach in a matter of seconds. The owners were great communicators as well. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Off the beaten path
Great if you just want to hang out at the beach and want quiet. If you are looking for a little more excitement, you will have to drive there. Property is not fancy but will do for a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family
The condo worked well for our family. The location was great. We really enjoyed the beach as well as the nature pond walk. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary L., San Jose, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place just steps from beach!
We could hear the ocean from the patio, and the cool breezes were wonderful. Beds were comfy. Bath and kitchen had everything we needed. Quiet but filled with birdsong and ocean sounds. Fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Nieces Wedding WEEK
Great time! Very Clean and all the appliances you need. Look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friend’s trip
We loved the trip - and where we stayed. We did have trouble with the lock box and the lock in the door.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023