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Ocean View Beach House in the Sand Dunes on Monterey Bay

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Watsonville, CA
  • Palm Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Sunset State Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Ocean View Beach House in the Sand Dunes on Monterey Bay

This ocean view beach house is located in the sand dunes on Monterey Bay with a full view of the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Pajaro Valley on the other. There are decks on both sides of the house. A short trail (no road to cross) leads to the miles of sandy beach. The house is inside the Pajaro Dunes gated community with 24 hour security and common area walking/biking trails, tennis courts, volleyball and basketball court. The house is fully furnished with a complete kitchen, linens and towels and all the latest board games to enjoy in front of the gas fireplace. The kids can play without worry of cars inside Pajaro Dunes Community (no roads are between the house & the beach) Unfortunately, the Pajaro Dunes Community does not permit any guest pets.

The house location is in the center of Monterey Bay between Carmel/Monterey and Santa Cruz. San Francisco is 100 miles to the north; San Jose/Silicon Valley is less than an hour away. The closest golf is 5 minutes away and the famous courses in Monterey are less than 30 minutes away. Monterey aquarium and the Santa Cruz Boardwalk are within 1/2 hour drive. World renowned bird watching and kayaking at Elkhorn Slough is 10 minutes away in Moss Landing.

Keywords: Beach House

Property manager

Suzie & Gill Shook
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and Hamlin Antiques 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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Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sunset State Beach - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • La Selva Beach - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 17 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Monterey Bay - 29 min drive - 36.7 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 34 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean View Beach House in the Sand Dunes on Monterey Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View Beach House in the Sand Dunes on Monterey Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View Beach House in the Sand Dunes on Monterey Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View Beach House in the Sand Dunes on Monterey Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) 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

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 165 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Spring break at the Beach House

It was our third visit to this property. It was perfection! The house is large enough to fit our group of six in comfort. The beds are soft. Every bedroom has a well equipped bathroom. The kitchen has all the tools you need to cook all of your meals. The kids rode bikes in the front. The teens played volleyball in the court. The beach was just steps away from the house. We had a GREAT time!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland L.

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

Eye Opening stay for family members

The house was perfect for our first holiday all in the same house instead of separate hotel rooms, etc. The fact that there was a bathroom for each bedroom was a big plus. The house siting and location, although not directly on the beach with no houses in front of it, it as high enough to give a glimpse of the ocean. The sand dune surrounds and separation from the other houses was a big design plus for the house also. The long deck on the ocean view side provided great outdoor space to eat, hangout and photos also.Just about everything required, was provided. Very pleased and would recommend house to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

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

Family Weekend at the Beach

Perfect set up and location. Our group of 5 adults appreciated the open living area with great ocean view and easy access to the beach. The house has plenty of seating, beds are comfortable, and the deck is nice space to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jasper H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

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

Beach Trip With Friends

Overall an awesome experience and a beautiful little house on the dunes! The railings on the stairs were wide enough for our kids to fit through so just a little heads up for parents with small children. Also, the bbq is charcoal so if you plan to grill, be sure to plan accordingly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

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

Perfect for a respite with girlfriends

The house was perfect for our stay. Beautiful views from both sides of the house. The house was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed sitting on both decks while viewing the ocean on the west side and the slough and hills to the east. The slough was teeming with activity! Even saw a seal checking out the breakfast options during high tide. Egrets and herons usually always present. 3 very comfortable bedrooms and 3 nice bathrooms. Perfect. The kitchen was great. Very easy to find what we needed as well as nice pots and pans. I wanted to mention to anyone who is considering this house, there are lots of stairs from either parking lot to the door. This means you have to carry all your belongs and groceries etc up and down the stairs. I knew this ahead because I read the description of the property and looked at all the photos. We kept our carrying bags smaller and used smaller coolers. And got some great exercise! A very short walk to the beach from the house. We saw dolphins, otters, seals, and so many different types of shore birds. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Lovely beach getaway!

We have stayed at Pajaro a few times in the smaller 1-2BR condos, but this time we were two families with 3 kids total. This was perfect for a slightly larger group and the easy access large porch(es), and views were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

would stay again!

Our stay at Pajaro Dunes Resort was truly memorable. The beachfront location is absolutely stunning, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Our rental home was spacious and well-appointed, comfortably accommodating our entire family. The floor plan, kitchen and decks made for a pleasant gathering space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thecila N.

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

Home away from home

This was our second time coming to this home and I absolutely love it. Very comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Fred O.

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

Lots of stairs

It’s a beautiful place but lots of stairs my kids and elderly parents had trouble with climbing up and down the steps in the front of the house only way to access the house and also the steep stairs in the house home was pretty dirty and garbage is were completely full and falling out onto the ground, which the owner did take care of after I pointed it out but not sure it was cleaned before our arrival due to cobwebs and stains on the pillows that we had a good time I just wouldn’t recommend it for a little children or elderly unless you don’t mind the stairs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michaela S.

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

Strandurlaub

Wir haben sehr schöne und erholsame Tage in diesem wunderbaren Beach-Haus verbracht.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise D.

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

A real beach cabin

Although the weather wasn’t bathing suit beach weather, we found lots of activities in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Peaceful with Beautiful Views

This place was great for my husband and me, our adult children and their significant others. The property was clean and in a nice area, and the kitchen had pretty much anything you would need to cook besides food. The short walk to the non crowded beach was great! We loved that it was away from the traffic of Monterey, however, because of the traffic, it did take us longer to get to destinations near and past Monterey.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeev P.

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

June stay for a week

Overall very pleasant and comfortable stay with family members including 3 seniors. The layout of the house is good but you have to be able to navigate stairs. Excellent access to the beach and you can still enjoy the ocean air and views from the spacious deck or from the living room. The house is well-equipped. We liked that there were 3 bathrooms. A thumbs-up all around!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie S.

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

Perfect home base!

This was the perfect home base for us as we explored the central coast. Stocked with everything we needed, clean, and quick access to the beach--what else do we need?! Thank you so much for sharing this magical place!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Awesome little beach house with room for everyone.

We took a family vacation to the beach and Monterey Bay Aquarium. The kids loved being so close to the beach and being able to see the ocean from the back patio. The outdoor shower was amazing after walking back and it’s warm water!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Y.

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

Family

Perfect place to entertain young children and close proximity to the Aquarium. Our stay was amazing. The beach is beautiful and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Wonderful House at the Beach

Our family of eight enjoyed our stay at this beautiful beach house. The location was excellent, the beach was so close and great fun for all. We had everything we needed to be comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie B.

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

Beautiful Views

We enjoyed our stay and this beach house. There was plenty of space for our family and we appreciated three separate bedrooms and bathrooms a lot. The views all the way around are beautiful. The weather was chilly and rainy so we appreciated being able to stay indoors and still see the ocean. The proximity to redwood forests/hiking as well as nearby towns was convenient. I would love to return some day!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect for reunion weekend w friends

Well stocked kitchen, steps from beach. Perfect for reunion weekend with girlfriends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice W.

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

Serenity

Sunrise on one side of the house, sunset on the other. Couldn’t ask for more. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Great beach house

We enjoyed the wonderful views and easy beach access at this nice beach house. There were wonderful decks front and back. It was very well equipped and comfortable. We will definitely return again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

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