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At The Beach! Insanely Great Beach House, Ocean Views, Relaxation & Pickleball

Holiday home in Watsonville with kitchen and patio

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Sunset view of the front of the house. The front of the house faces the ocean.
Back of the house looking toward the ocean.
One of two close by beach access staircases
Steps to the Beach 
Walk for Miles
Play or walk on the Pajaro Dunes beach!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11217.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Palm Beach
  • Place, Sunset State Beach
  • Place, Monterey Bay
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 Bunk Room Sleeps 5

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

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

At The Beach! Insanely Great Beach House, Ocean Views, Relaxation & Pickleball

House 67 makes its debut - this large home has a hot and cold water outdoor shower to rinse off the sand and generously sleeps 11 guests. Ideal location to visit Santa Cruz County and Monterey County. Pajaro Dunes Resort is a private gated community located on miles of sandy beach.

Beauty in Row 2 at Pajaro Dunes - Views and gorgeous sight lines from every elevation of this fascinating Gary Garmann designed home. Premier trifecta location with spectacular ocean views, baby steps to the coveted beach access AND the ease to unload your car and walk directly up to the front door. Serene, private and well-equipped 2300+ square feet of vacation views and relaxing comfort in this four bedroom, 3 bathroom home with a beautiful flow to maximize space for several families and generations to share.

Gorgeous natural light floods the entire upper floor. Vaulted ceilings throughout the upstairs and in the downstairs master bedroom. Plenty of room to spread out for some downtime in the well proportioned bedrooms, nap, read or daydream on the chaise lounges in the irresistible sun room. Rejuvenate or catch up on some work in the serenity of the semi-private ocean view retreat space above the master bedroom.

Gather in the living room with views from Santa Cruz to Moss Landing to Monterey. Plenty of room to enjoy game night, build a puzzle with the little ones, grab a book from the floor to ceiling bookcase, enjoy the fireplace, or catch up on your binge watching on the 60 inch TV.

Dining table smoothly extends to 96 inches with two butterfly leaves. Seating at the table for10 with the extension, plus two counter height bar stools and two café height chairs at the table console. Outdoor patio dining set with umbrella and swivel chairs seats six. Propane BBQ with propane provided.

Several outdoor spaces at H67, including an outdoor tiled upper patio deck with gorgeous agriculture views of the strawberry and artichoke fields and the abundant bird life in the Slough and a look toward Santa Cruz.

All of the bedrooms are on the lower level of the house. Luxurious quality new beds and bedding throughout each of the four bedrooms with 500 thread count sheets, duvets and plenty of extra layers for comfort and warmth.

Bedroom 1 sleeps two: CA king in primary bedroom with a door directly out to the lower patio. This suite can be accessed from the downstairs hallway and also from a staircase on the top floor. A separate private master retreat space with an ocean view is located on the upstairs level directly above the master bedroom.

Bedroom 2 sleeps two: Queen bed with a view of the dune grass and the slough.

Bedroom 3 sleeps two: CA King bed with a view of the agriculture fields.

Bedroom 4 sleeps five: Double bunk bed on the bottom with a single on top and a single trundle. Features a love seat with a single sleeper.This large room features a large TV. There are two exterior doors in this room, each leading to a separate outdoor space.

All four bedrooms and two full baths are on the lower floor. A shower bathroom is at the entry level. H67 has several different levels and a number of stairwells. There are staircases inside at each end of the house allowing for an easy flow when you host a full house. We are not responsible for any items left behind.

Visit local favorites to pick berries, ride the roller coaster, explore the Natural Bridges tide pools, tour the aquarium, kayak on the slough, paddle board in the Harbor, learn to surf and skim board, ride horses on the beach. Walk for miles and miles on the sandy beach. Golfers paradise from local public ocean view courses to the world famous Pebble Beach. Ideal location to see Santa Cruz, Moss Landing, Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur.

Purchase fresh local produce from road side stands and fish right out off the boat in the harbor. Wine taste and enjoy the Santa Cruz County wineries and the sample the local breweries and restaurants.

Pajaro Dunes has a zero tolerance, no pet policy. No pets extends to any visiting guests and is strictly enforced. We love our dogs too and we know it is hard to leave them behind. Please understand it is an HOA rule.

Make Pajaro Dunes an annual getaway!

Santa Cruz Transient Occupancy Certificate CO00713

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Different staircase levels to negotiate.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Designated areas throughout the property.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn off room heaters and close windows
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet hours from 10 PM - 8 AM are required. Motorcycles, RV's and boats cannot be parked in the house lots.
Pets are not allowed. Security strictly enforces this policy with fines and request to vacate without a refund.
No open flames allowed on the property. Duraflame type logs only in the house fireplace - NO logs. Excess garbage can be left in the recycle center.

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
Property Registration Number Transient Occupancy Tax #CO00713

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 near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pajaro Dunes, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • La Selva Beach - 12 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Sunset State Beach - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Moss Landing State Beach - 14 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Monterey Bay - 29 min drive - 43.6 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 31 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beach Street Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is At The Beach! Insanely Great Beach House, Ocean Views, Relaxation & Pickleball pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at At The Beach! Insanely Great Beach House, Ocean Views, Relaxation & Pickleball?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at At The Beach! Insanely Great Beach House, Ocean Views, Relaxation & Pickleball?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is At The Beach! Insanely Great Beach House, Ocean Views, Relaxation & Pickleball located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Palm Beach, Zmudowski State Beach and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve. Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Sunset State Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 251 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 251 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

christine m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is amazing, fully stocked, beautiful, comfortable, and excellent communication with the owner. I would definitely recommend this rental property!!!! 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nishit M.

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

Great beachside home

Loved our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Fabulous weekend get-away

Perfect beach location, beautiful home, well stocked kitchen, clean, comfy beds, breath-taking views - all around wonderful place to relax, cook, play games with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimple A.

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

Beautiful home on the beach.

We've stayed here twice and had a wonderful experience both times. The house is comfortable, well designed and well stocked and you are steps away from a beautiful beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Family reunion

Never tire of coastal California.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

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

Amazing house and location

We love staying here! The house is amazing and the location is perfect. The house has everything you need, it is so clean and lovely, and great for kids. The beach is so close, and we even saw sea otters. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Beachtastic!

This one’s amazing! Great location- beautiful and quiet area with a very short walk to the beach. The house was very clean, nicely decorated, thoughtful amenities, and the most well stocked kitchen ever! I would rate this a 10+++.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan K.

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

Property

Amazing !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda S.

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

Life’s a beach!

Our family stayed for several days while we explored Hearst Castle and Pebble Beach. After spending too much time in the car (traffic) traveling to those places it was so nice to come back to the house! The house was perfect for family dinners and spreading out to decompress! But the best part of our trip was exploring the beach and watching the waves crashing! We all enjoyed morning and night walks along the shore! Thank you Denise!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

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

Perfect family beach house!

We booked this house with my sister and her family to celebrate my Dad’s 70th. We had 10 guests including kids and everyone was very comfortable. The beds, linens and pillows were all very cozy. The house was stocked with everything you could imagine and access to the beach was so quick. We loved all the beach and sunset views from the kitchen, living and seating areas. Host was super responsive. Highly recommended this house if you’re looking for a cozy and comfortable family getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia D.

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

Wonderful visit!

The house was beautiful as was our stay. Short drive to Monterey. The house was so clean and well kept. We took advantage of the fire pit on the beach at night. Watched whales and a school of dolphins in the morning. It was such a comfortable house and Denise was so responsive to our questions. We were celebrating two birthdays and the family had a great time! Hoping we get to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Genevieve M.

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

Good for a family gathering

We spent a weekend in this home for a family gathering. It was well laid out for multiple people/family groups, and we appreciated how well stocked the kitchen was. The beach access was great and so was access to Watsonville for groceries, etc. The only thing keeping this from a 5-star review was that some areas were a little bit worn/tired. However, overall the house felt welcoming and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

daniella s.

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

Such a wonderful place for a multi-generational family reunion

This was our second year staying at this lovely modern house. The beach is beautiful and walkable. The house was spotlessly clean and extremely well-stocked with towels and bathroom sundries. The beds are very comfortably outfitted. There is a full laundry room. We did a lot of prep, cooking, and reheating, and the kitchen has a plethora of useful tools and gadgets in addition to lots of pots, pans, mixing bowls, dishes, cups, glasses, silverware, kitchen towels — whatever you can think of. Denise, who provides detailed info before checkin, is a pleasure to deal with. Checkout requirements were refreshingly minimal.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is absolutely beautiful and so comfortable! Thank you so much for a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esperanza H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was our second time at this wonderful home had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible stay! The home was beautiful, very clean and well stocked. The owner was always quick to respond. Great trip with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Truly...Insanely Great Beach House

Such a fabulous time was spent at this wonderful property!! There were 11 of us, ages 74 to 3 years. The home worked perfectly, and the location was fantastic! The owners have graciously provided above and beyond everything one would need. Communication was fast and check-in and check-out was uncomplicated and one of the easiest we've encountered. The kiddos loved having the boogie boards to play on and all the sand toys. The kettle to have our fire on the beach was so much fun. All the beach towels and beach chairs, plus the pickle ball paddles that several in the family totally enjoyed! You do it right!! Thank you for such a wonderful family vacation! Many special memories were made on this trip :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britney B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was so helpful and informative. The house had everything we needed. To feel like we over packed was not what we were expecting. They had kindly placed extra tooth brushes, shampoo and conditioner amenities. Plenty of room with my two kids and it was a short stroll to the beach for my moms 60th birthday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning property and the best hosts I have had in a very long time. Thank you very much for creating a magical space and it made our experience memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Fantastic house! Fantastic vacation for whole family!!

Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

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

Relaxing Beach Getaway

This house was perfect for our family of eleven. All the furniture was very comfy for hanging out. The kitchen was extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need. We also enjoyed the gas bbq a couple times during the week. The views were breathtaking. It was a short walk to the beach which was so nice when the kids got tired it was easy to come back to the house for snacks and a rest then head back to the beach. The beds were so comfy and with the sounds of the ocean made for a great nights sleep. Very clean. The whole family is looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! The house was beautiful and the location was just perfect. The kitchen was stocked with everything that you need and all the rooms were super comfortable. There were multiple places for all to stay and the host provided all sorts of beach necessities. We absolutely would stay there again. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Excellent venue for our family celebration

We really enjoyed our stay at the property. The house is designed well to accommodate a good-sized family and was very comfortable. The amenities that were provided met all of our needs and then some. Beach access was just a short walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Knute R.

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

Beautiful and peaceful

Lovely location and very comfortable stay. Enjoyed the well stocked kitchen, morning & evening walks along the beach. Property was very clean and welcoming, and all the beds were comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

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

Fantastic!

This house is amazing. It accommodated 5 adults and 5 kids perfectly. The amenities included with the house were way above average in my opinion. The beds were very comfortable (very!). There were plenty of towels, including a nice stash of beach towels. The kitchen ware was ample and of nice quality. We did not want for anything, except for a faster brewing coffee maker; it is extremely slow. Fortunately, there is a Kureg dispenser with a generous supply of K cups, which was greatly appreciated. The bathroom amenities were equally generous and thoughtful.As for proximity to the beach, the home is among a cluster of separate homes located on a bluff above the ocean. There is a beach access stairway very close to the house. The girls (6-12 yo) spent every free moment on the beach. The warm outside shower was greatly appreciated. Be aware that there are lots of trips up and downs stairways that came with the stay. The living area is upstairs while bedrooms and bathrooms are downstairs. There are some maintenance issues that need to be addressed. The openable windows are casement style and some are very difficult to operate, while some are completely inoperable due to corrosion issues with the metal mechanisms and the salt air. The scissor mechanism in the kids room appears to be close to failure. The other issues were the previously mentioned coffee maker (30 min to brew a pot) and cabinet doors that don’t close properly in the kitchen. These in no way detracted from our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Manager​

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Lifelong Bay Area residents Paul and Denise wanted to get back to Denise's native Santa Cruz. Once they saw Pajaro Dunes Resort they knew it was the perfect spot - At The Beach.

Why they chose this property

Great architecture, ocean views, plenty of room, great flow, room for everyone to gather and create family memories. Thrilled to have the opportunity to purchase House 67!

What makes this property unique

Location at the parking lot, steps to the beach, room for everyone very comfortably, and the VIEWS!

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