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Pura Vida Oceanfront at Pajaro Dunes! Ping pong, movie size TV, two en-suites
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12221.9 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Watsonville, CA
- Place, Zmudowski State Beach15 min walk
- Place, Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve15 min walk
- Place, Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve3 min drive
- Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)44 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! Ping pong, movie size TV, two en-suites
** 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.
note: Our homes and community are as advertised, no damage or issues from winter storms!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Community-wide rule prohibits animals with renters
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash and put away all used kitchenware before leaving.
If used optional *beach* towels, wash and return to storage cabinet.
Turn off heaters, close and lock windows.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 Watsonville Center for the Arts and Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Watsonville, CA
What's nearby
- Palm Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Zmudowski State Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Monterey Bay Aquarium - 51 min drive - 57.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- The Beach Street Cafe - 8 min drive
- Starbucks - 6 min drive
- Starbucks - 10 min drive
- Applebee's Grill + Bar - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
12 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie G.
5 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Stephanie G.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
25 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
holly S.
2 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
holly S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
margaret L.
20 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
margaret L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathy W.
8 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First visit to Pajaro Dunes
Kathy W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Subrmanian P.
2 December 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home with an incredible view
Subrmanian P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Anthony L.
28 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean view with friends
Anthony L.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Peter B.
14 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pajaro stay
Peter B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
craig r.
11 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family trip
craig r.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christina W.
6 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with amazing views
Christina W.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
wifredo b.
1 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream Home on the beach
wifredo b.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Candace L.
17 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
7 Sanderling at Pajaro Dunes
Candace L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lynn Z.
24 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt like a new house
Lynn Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Roberta I.
3 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Roberta I.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Archit A.
30 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, location, and communication!
Archit A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brad & Teresa G.
28 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Perfect!
Brad & Teresa G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Margaret S.
26 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home with a view
Margaret S.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shane L.
30 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heavenly
Shane L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
tom k.
20 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing time
tom k.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sharmila K.
12 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exquisitely Breathtaking Ocean View
Sharmila K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dwayne C.
16 September 2018
A relaxing peacefulness that allows for a pause in life in order to reflect on what really matters.
Dwayne C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charleen F.
22 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Family Getaway
Charleen F.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Terri W.
10 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Family Vacation
Terri W.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jolene N.
23 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great setting and home
Jolene N.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
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