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Ocean / Beach Front
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
View from back patio
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Watsonville, CA
  • Place, Zmudowski State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms

Master Bathroom 1

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

Master Bathroom 2

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

Master Bathroom 3

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

Master Bathroom 4

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED


Experience the Ultimate Luxury Getaway at Pajaro Dunes!

California is home to some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world, and Pajaro Dunes is no exception. Tucked within a pristine coastal sanctuary, this exclusive beachfront retreat offers front-row seats to nature’s wonders watch dolphins play in the waves, spot majestic whales in the distance, and admire sea otters floating effortlessly in the surf. As the sun sets over the Pacific, prepare to be mesmerized by the vivid colors painting the sky an experience you’ll never forget.

A Landmark Home, Now Completely Transformed
Originally built by Senator Dianne Feinstein, this iconic oceanfront home has long been a beloved landmark in the Pajaro Dunes community. Now, after an extensive luxury remodel, it has been completely reimagined with top-of-the-line finishes, designer interiors, and high-end appliances making it one of the most exclusive rentals in the area.

Step inside to soaring high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the home with natural light, creating an airy, open-concept layout that maximizes the breathtaking ocean views. The brand-new gourmet kitchen features state-of-the-art appliances, custom cabinetry, and premium stone countertops, making it a dream for home chefs and entertainers alike.

Unparalleled Outdoor Living
Unique to Pajaro Dunes, this home offers the best of both worlds a spacious ocean-facing deck where you can sip your morning coffee while listening to the waves, and a private courtyard in the back, complete with an elegant dining and lounging area, perfect for sunset dinners or cozy evenings.

A private driveway offers convenient parking for up to three cars, and just steps from the front door, a staircase leads directly to the sandy beach making it effortless to enjoy the sun, surf, and coastal beauty.

The Perfect Coastal Escape
Located within a secure, gated community, this retreat is ideally positioned just 20 miles from Capitola Village and Santa Cruz, and 25 miles from Monterey and Carmel. Whether you’re exploring the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, hiking among the majestic redwoods, indulging in world-class dining, or visiting the renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium and central coast wineries, your stay at House 48 offers the perfect balance of luxury, relaxation, and adventure.

Experience Pajaro Dunes like never before—where modern luxury meets coastal charm. Book your stay today!

* NO Animals Allowed
* NO Parties Allowed
* RV's ,Vans, and large passenger vans must be parked by the front gate

Check In - 4:00 PM
Check Out - 10:00 AM

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Exceeding 12 people will terminate rental with no refund. If your party has rented multiple properties, all may not gather at H48.
No Parties or Large Gatherings
Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Watsonville Center for the Arts and Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Zmudowski State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 51 min drive - 58.0 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 37 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED?

As of 15 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED on 27 May 2026 start from NZ$2,846, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Zmudowski State Beach and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve. Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 96 reviews
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jared K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, great views, would absolutely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach front home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheela V.

How was very responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing, beautiful and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chekwume U.

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

Great Stay

It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

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

This place was a dream beach getaway. It was perfect for the entire family.

It was well worth the price
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morgan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous stay at this home! We were specifically looking for a beachfront property with three king bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, and this house delivered perfectly. The remodel is beautiful, with large windows, a stunning waterfall island, and spacious living areas that made it easy for all of us to relax and enjoy.It was the perfect setup for me, my husband, my adult sister, and our parents for a long weekend. The neighborhood is gorgeous, the house had everything we needed, and we truly enjoyed our time here. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jerald R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family visit

Annual holiday gift to the family
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia W.

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

Beautiful View

We lived on the outside deck every day. Could not get enough of the view!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Beach

We had a great time! The house and view were beautiful! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannah W.

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

Family Beach Vacation

This property couldn't have been more perfect for our large group of 12. Everyone had plenty of space and the view was spectacular. Lots of seabirds and we even saw an otter out in the surf. The house was fully stocked with everything you might need for a fun vacation with kids and adults in mind. We even discovered pickleball! Who knew it would be so fun?? Carl was responsive and made our stay run smoothly. All around a top-notch experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario P.

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

A great escape

This property is incredible, and we had a great time. Check-in was a breeze; the house is well-stocked, the Wi-Fi worked great, and there were plenty of extras for travelers who want to enjoy the beach but didn't bring all the necessary items, such as sand buckets, kites, and chairs. We saw whales and sea otters every day, and the host recommended some restaurants that we enjoyed. Our kids enjoyed the beach, table tennis in the garage, and a visit to a local farm where they picked strawberries. We would stay here again and hope to be back next Summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

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

Beautiful Home with Breathtaking Views

Incredibly property for our family reunion of seven young adults and parents. Remodel is beautifully done! Common area is exceptional for gathering, cooking, eating, playing games, watching movies, dance parties and simply enjoying the spectacular ocean views. Property manager is very responsive. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Loree C.

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

Moms 80th birthday

We celebrated our moms birthday at the beach. Location and views were fabulous. House is very spacious with comfortable beds. Well stocked kitchen. Had a fabulous time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah G.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Seaside sanctuary

Oceanfront property was spectacular. Was difficult to find thermostat upstairs and no privacy up there
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo D.

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

Relaxing Getaway

My entire family had such an amazing stay. The property is exactly as described and pictures do not do the view justice. There is not direct beach access from the back of the property. However, that is not an issue as the entire neighborhood is beautiful and it is just a short 3 minute walk to the sand/beach. We enjoyed beautiful sunsets from the comfort of the living room and amazing breakfast views from the dining room table. Kitchen also had everything we needed for cooking, and even baking, during our stay. Beautiful home and location. And would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

4th of July stay

The house is in a great location between Santa Cruz and Monterey with exceptional ocean views. Great communication with everything that the house has to offer. We got to check in a little bit early, thank you Carl. Other than the couch is a bit uncomfortable, everything the house has is perfect along with an extra fridge in the garage for our large group. We did bring air mattresses to accommodate the extra sleeping arrangements. Thank you again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Dishwasher needs help. Dirty dishes dirty in inside shelfs upon arrival. We never had clean dishes.

We love the house & setting. Perfect scene everywhere. Needs more space in downstairs Bed Rm. we had 4 young adult ( 21, 19, 18,17 ) all big boys. Crowded!!! It is a nice home & Carl went above & beyond! for us. The TV needs ti be simplified w/ instruction.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Amazing Beach House

Spent the weekend to celebrate our kids birthday and we could not have asked for a better location! Teenagers were busy from all day, Hanging at the beach, playing tennis, basketball, volleyball, all right on site! Then at night so much space in the house, they played games until the wee hours of the morning without my Husband and I even being bothered because the house is so BIG! Carl was an incredible host, communicated beautifully for check in and out. Couple questions while we were there and he responded immediately! We will absolutely be Back😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, the house has everything you need. The Host was spectacular with any need we had we will definitely be back for another trip
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

jay m.

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

Perfect Beach House

Excellent location for many sport activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Rachael C.

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

Amazing view and comfy beds!

Such a beautiful home. The views from the patio are stunning. Sitting out in the chairs and watching the waves was our family's favorite past time. The beds are amazingly comfy. The property management responded to our inquiries quickly and were very friendly. The inner courtyard was serene and a great place to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni B.

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

Family getaway

Great location and roomy house. Nice parking area and easy access to home. Could use more lighting, a little too dark. Common area furniture needs an update. Very good host communication. Space is as described. Very enjoyable and comfortable family space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kylie S.

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

Perfect long weekend

My title comes with a small bias as the time spent at House 48 was my wedding weekend. So, me, my (now) husband, and 6 of our friends stayed at this property for 4 days/3 nights. This house is HUGE with the most epic view through the full wall windows along the back of the house. There was plenty of space for us all - never feeling like you were on top of each other and many spaces to find some seclusion, if needed. The house was clean and well equipped. One small disappointment was that the house does not have direct access to the beach - right outside the back is a large wall of rocks that are dangerous to climb, obviously, so you instead have to utilize the stairs available a short (3-4 minute) walk down the road. Communication with the property manager was pleasant and easy. We never had any issues. Of note, we couldn't find any trash or recycling bins near the house so we had to haul any & all garbage to the center near the front gate. No big deal with a truck. Thanks for the stay! We'd love to come again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

David O.

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

Awesome location!!!

awesome location right on the water. A real gem we won’t soon forget. The host was great and quick to respond with easy check in and out. The cleanliness was t as high as expected. Floors were dirty and furnishings a little old. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Carl Wheatley

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I grew up in Ireland and moved to the US more than 20 years ago. I settled in Silicon Valley and have been living here ever since. And no surprise, my husband and I work in high tech but love to come to the beach whenever we can get away.

Why they chose this property

I discovered Pajaro Dunes shortly after I moved to the US. I fell in love with it immediately and have been coming here ever since. I have travelled the world but there is no other place I would rather be.. Pajaro Dunes reminds me of Ireland. It's a hidden gem nestled between the miles of strawberry fields and the Pacific Ocean. The resort lies next to a nature sanitary audit's not uncommon to see bird watchers scouting for a sighting of the many species of birds. Coming here on a Friday evening after work is like stepping into another world. Look up and down the beach from our patio and you will likely see a string of couples with wine and beer watching the magical sunset.

What makes this property unique

The location is unique. There is nowhere else you will such beauty and tranquility, yet the buzz, bars and restaurants of Capitola are only 15 - 20 minutes away. Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay whale watching and the Aquarium, central coast wineries and world famous golf are a short drive away

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