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"Pura Vida" Oceanfront at Pajaro Dunes * new grocery delivery!

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House 7 is oceanfront!
Pajaro Dunes is three rows of homes right on the dune!  House 7 is front row!!
The entire top floor enjoys panoramic ocean views
Ping Pong Topper
King bed + a bathtub fit for a queen!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12221.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

King main level primary suite

1 King Bed

Queen / Bunk room downstairs

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Queen downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Second king suite main level

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full bath downstairs

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Hall half-bath upstairs

Toilet

Primary king suite bathroom upstairs

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Second king suite bathroom upstairs

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Pura Vida" Oceanfront at Pajaro Dunes * new grocery 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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"Pura Vida" (poo-rah vee-dah) means "simple life" or "pure life." Pura Vida is the philosophy of life in Costa Rica... it is an emotion, an attitude ... it’s happiness in its purest form.

The owners of 7 Sanderling aim to bring the Pura Vida life to Pajaro Dunes and Monterey Bay, with a wonderful four-bedroom beach home where you feel your cares melt away. The home promotes a happy mood with its light yellow walls and peacefulness and balance with its soothing furnishings in taupe, gray, and rich wood. It is fresh, clean and ready after a complete remodel!

This home is outfitted perfectly either for families to share, or for groups of adults to get away. It has four private bedrooms and can easily host four couples (2 K, 2 Q). For families, it offers flexible options for sleeping adults and kids in 10 separate beds (2K, 2Q, 4T bunks, 2 T floor mattresses) in 4 proper bedrooms. This home can accommodate up to 12 adults/children total.

7 Sanderling has FULL OCEAN VIEWS from the living area, kitchen, master bedroom, back deck. Out the back door is a wonderful bluff with lounge chairs for afternoons spent chatting, spotting dolphins, seals and perhaps even whales. A clever parent can make a contest out of food and beverage service, ensuring a steady stream of little helpers bringing goodies to the grown ups in the lounge chairs!

The billiards area is beyond! A pool table with pub tables, stools, a cool glass atrium and ocean views is custom made for hanging out and socializing day and night.

This two-story home is appropriate for grandparents or anyone with physical challenges who can climb one set of stairs. The approach to the home from the parking area is perfectly flat, then climb one set of stairs to the top floor of the home, and with 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms right on that main upstairs living level. The other 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom are downstairs and away from the main living area.

The main living level upstairs includes:
- NEW open kitchen with electric ceramic flat-top range and microwave
- Dining area (seats 12 at dining table and breakfast bar)
- Living room area with huge, new Smart TV
- 2 King bedrooms both with private bathrooms (one with soaking tub), bidets and TVs
- Hall half-bathroom with sink and toilet
- Amazing center atrium BILLIARDS LOUNGE adjoining kitchen and living area with pool table, pub tables/stools and a rack of pool cues
- Large ocean-view deck with two sets of outdoor tables, chairs+benches for 12, and patio umbrellas
- Path to panoramic view bluff at edge of sea wall, bench and 2 lounge chairs

The downstairs level includes:
- Queen bedroom with slider directly to back deck with beach grass view
- "Bunk room" with Queen bed plus two sets of twin bunkbeds plus two twin floor mattresses, also with slider directly to back deck with beach grass view. Note the floor mattresses can be used anywhere in the house, linens provided.
- Shared, large full bathroom with shower *and* tub
- Washer/dryer

While the deck and view from this oceanfront home are perched right over the beach, none of the homes at Pajaro Dunes have direct access to the beach due to a 10' high granite sea wall below the dune. The actual beach access takes two minutes down a short boardwalk from the front door of the home -- just two houses over and one set of stairs down to the beach.

[Note: Pajaro Dunes does not allow renters to bring dogs or cats. Some try anyway. This is NOT the house to try to bring animals to. The owner's family are VERY allergic to the dander left behind.]

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

Cal BRE Brokers License # 01952817

Santa Cruz County Transient Occupancy Tax Certificate # CO 00774.

Property manager

Best of Dunes, Inc.
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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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. $100 cancel fee. 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 - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • La Selva Beach - 14 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 16 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Monterey Bay - 30 min drive - 37.1 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 35 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Las Islitas Mariscos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Imura Japanese Restaur - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪D'la Colmena - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Pura Vida" Oceanfront at Pajaro Dunes * new grocery delivery! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Pura Vida" Oceanfront at Pajaro Dunes * new grocery delivery!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Pura Vida" Oceanfront at Pajaro Dunes * new grocery delivery!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Pura Vida" Oceanfront at Pajaro Dunes * new grocery delivery! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Palm Beach, Zmudowski State Beach and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve. Sunset State Beach and Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 104 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jolene N.

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

Great setting and home

Loved the house. 6 adults, 3 kids under 12, 1 teen (14), and 1 infant. The great room accommodated all of us very comfortably. Fabulous view and sunsets. House sits up high, access to beach a short board walk away. There are stairs in the house and to the beach, that would be a challenge for some, so needs to be considered. Well stocked with basic kitchen needs. Pickle ball, tennis courts are very nice but not close to house. We enjoyed our family get together very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

craig r.

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

Great family trip

We had a great long weekend away at the beach. The house is roomy, views of the ocean are amazing with beach access very close. A great kitchen to cook and entertain with comfortable seating in the family room. The only negative was the power went out one evening but we made do. A couple areas to improve are the bed mattress and the outdoor area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Love the Dunes!

Absolutely loved our stay in Pajaro Dunes – we went for a few days over the new year. Up on the bluff overlooking the bay, the spacious main room had a wall of windows with a spectacular view of the water. We had originally planned a couple of day trips (maybe Monterey, redwoods), but loved the place and wound up staying on-property the entire time. Very well-equipped kitchen, great space for lounging with a large TV, big table for meals and playing games, great outdoor seating on the porch and the bluff. The ping-pong table was a huge hit, it got quite a workout (there's a pool table underneath that never saw the light of day ). Plus nothing beats falling asleep and waking up to the crashing surf.You walk over a couple of houses for the stairway down to the long beach. We walked about 10 min. down the road to the pickleball and tennis courts, which look fairly new. Wifi was strong, we logged into our streaming accounts on the TV. The house was spotless, "check-in" was a breeze with a lockbox near the front door. Have to mention the heated Toto 'bidet' toilet seats in the two upstairs bedrooms were a big hit.The property manager, Stacey was incredibly responsive and knowledgeable about the area, had some great tips, answered a number of questions before we booked.All in all, a wonderful spot for a family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

margaret L.

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

Family vacation

Great place wonderful for families of all ages. Good location near a lot of wonderful places to see
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Archit A.

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

Great house, location, and communication!

House is nice and large, very nice floor plan, had a lot of games and equipment we could use. Loved the location with it being right on the beach! Some spectacular views when it wasn't foggy :) Communication was great as well! Any questions we had were answered right away!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony L.

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

Ocean view with friends

Wonderful time with friends at beach relaxing with an ocean view, good food and games.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peter B.

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

Pajaro stay

Wonderful location. Mostly excellent, but in some need of maintenance, showing signs of weathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Labor Day Weekend

Our family 10 altogether, 6 adults and 4 children like to explore the California coast on our three day weekends. We chose Pura Vida because the accommodations suited us. The house has a fabulous view of the beach. It was also easy for us to get down to the beach as there were stairs all the way down. The beach itself was beautiful and uncrowded. The kids had a blast. We all had a wonderful time. The house had a ping pong table set u which kept the kids entertained during down time. The common spaces could accommodate all of us easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace L.

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

7 Sanderling at Pajaro Dunes

The house was awesome- couldn't have asked for anything more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

wifredo b.

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

Dream Home on the beach

Excellent location, superb home on the beach and complete satisfaction with everything that was needed for 12 family members of all ages. Will be back W. Brunet family
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charleen F.

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

Fun Family Getaway

We are a family of nine. Ages 9 - 92. What an amazing stay we had. Every one of us had the best time in paradise. The view were spectacular and super close proximity to the beach were A+. Home was beautiful and had all the comforts of home. Thank you and we can’t wait for our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manraj K.

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

Dunes

Excellent location. Quiet, quaint, community. Beautiful views. Nice house. House could use a ceiling fan in the main area as it does get a bit stuffy- there were moveable fans tho. Had fun and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

Beautiful Pajaro Dunes Ocean View Rental

There were 6 of us in our party - all in late sixties to seventies. We have all stayed at Pajaro Dunes several times, and I have been there many times. This property was absolutely lovely and perfectly placed with a fabulous ocean view. The kitchen was well stocked and the beds were very comfortable. It was an easy move to get the baggage into the house because of the pathways and carts. The house is a split level so that was easier for some than others but overall it was very, very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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

Lovely beach getaway - spectacular view!

Closely matches the photos. The kitchen is beautiful and stocked with lots of nice quality cooking supplies. There is a ton of seating - inside and out. A few things like the pool table and bathroom vanities are dated, but all still comfortable. The location is good, a short walk to the parking lot or to the stairs down to the beach. Be ready for a decent size staircase to the sand, but I don't think any homes in PD have direct beach access so can't count that against it. Carts are provided to transport bags/groceries. Beds are pretty comfortable but all the mattresses and pillows have plastic covers on them, which makes them noisy and a little sterile feeling. If you can, I'd recommend bringing your own sleeping pillows. There were only about 5 beach towels and no beach toys/chairs/umbrellas. The only other slight ding (not enough to remove a star) is that there are A LOT of rules and a long departure list (strip beds, wash beach towels, not even clean dishes can be left in dishwasher, etc.). The property manager was very available for questions throughout - she also manages your compliance of the rules ;-)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S., Merced

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

Home with a view

Great place to relax. Rules are restrictive but great for family safety.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate V.

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

Peaceful beachfront property, great for families.

We loved our stay at House #7. The location is unbeatable and makes you feel like you are still at the beach when you're back at the house. The views are excellent from the entire upstairs floor and outdoor space is truly wonderful to enjoy meals or keep toes in the sand. I came to Pajaro as a kid and it was special to return with my parents and own children to enjoy the magic of the coast. The kitchen is very well-stocked with cooking equipment, though zero pantry space for your dry goods (we made use of the closet in the master bedroom). Rooms were well-equipped with bedding, blankets etc. The room downstairs with bunk beds would benefit from a dresser - my husband and I shared the room with our two young kiddos and it was the only room without a dresser to organize all of our stuff. There is plenty of space in the big closet to put one. This did not take away from our trip but would have been VERY helpful overall. The house has a lot of charm and seems to be one of the only houses on the water with a solid outdoor area (many just have decks, but no sand/beach feel) which we loved. We had one run in with raccoons from under the deck one night after dinner who almost came into the house, but thankfully we scared them off quickly...beware if you leave the sliding door open at night to go in/out! We hope to be back again soon and are grateful for the special family memories we made.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica D.

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

Perfect beach house

Had a great stay. Amazing view! Comfortable and well stocked house. Fantastic location (note that you have to walk via the boardwalk from the parking lot to the house). And extremely responsive host. The coffee machine didn't work, and the host had a new one delivered to the house within hours!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

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

Life's a Beach

Spectacular ocean view. Whale and dolphin sightings. Beachcombing. Falling asleep to the sound of lapping waves. Striking and comfortable accommodations. Spacious and clean. Already planning a return visit! Pura Vida!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

James E., Grass Valley, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pajaro 60th anniversary getaway

Overall a beautiful location, but the billiards table which is part of tbe property headline was terrible, to the extent that it was way past it's useable life. Having it renovated or replaced, and replacing the pool balls is way overdue. Too bad because it's the centerpiece in what otherwise is a beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Beautiful beach house

Our family had a great time. Our oldest daughter headed off to college so wanted a last family getaway. The house is clean and the kitchen well stocked. I brought kitchen supplies, but did not need. Good assortment of pots/pans etc. just follow their advice and wear warm clothing. When sun goes down it’s cold!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri E.

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

Pura Vida

Our family loved this house. Our children and grandchildren gathered for a family beach vacation and this property met the needs for all of us. I enjoyed the openness of the floor plan so everyone was together even when cooking or doing the dishes. The outside space was great too. Watching the waves in the beachside or playing corn hole on the deck out front. Gorgeous views of the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharmila K., San Marcos USA

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

Exquisitely Breathtaking Ocean View

Priceless to spend your day in the backyard…which happens to be on the Monterey Bay! The home afforded our family of five privacy and comfort! Kitchen was well equipped and a great place make some culinary delights!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

dung n.

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

A Spectacular ocean front beach house

The house has all glass windows around its kitchen and family room so we enjoyed the ocean front views all day round when we were cooking, eating, and playing. Our family has 5 adults and 5 kids. The house was very roomy and good size for us. The house was super clean. My Vietnamese culture, we don’t wear shoes in the house. So I did the same at the beach house and checked under my feet at the end of the day before go to bed, my feet were clean. I was very impressed. Thanks very much to a janitor did a great job on cleaning. The house was remodeled as they advertised. It’s furnitures, beds, towels, mattresses, pillows, and cookwares (good brands) are new and clean as well. I am very skeptical person. I brought my own bath towels. Their towels looked new and clean so I used some. I love to cook so I brought my own knives and cookwares but they have a high end knife set and also sharpen machine. They don’t have a rice cooker so bring your own if you need to cook rice. I saw they have a lot of spices but I used my own. The property manager (Stacey) was very responsive. A TV in the family room was having wifi disconnecting issue. I contacted Stacey early Sunday via email and she returned my email immediately. Very impressed if her service! In summary, our family rated this beach house at 5 stars and would love to return again. I’d like to take this opportunity to thanking the owner willing to work out a deal with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jimmy l.

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

Heaven!

The experience was amazing. For the price the extra responsibilities should be covered or given an option for more money added to bill. As a mom that is what a vacation is about, doing nothing 😎. The rating on checking in was 1 star, front office staff rude about opening gate. The view,house,beach was Heaven!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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