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Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey.

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Electric Fireplace
Cozy reading nook
Living room with TV services
Comfortable seating
Lots of seating. Reclining chairs

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Watsonville, CA
  • Place, Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey.

Longing for long, quiet walks on the beach with gorgeous sunsets? Or looking for experiences like whale watching, exploring tide pools, or roller coaster rides at the boardwalk? Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds is centrally located for an easy drive to Santa Cruz, Capitola, Monterey, or Carmel. Your next adventure awaits you.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Check out is 10:00am. Text "216 Out" to 831-707-8579 to send a cleaning crew to begin. Often times a new guest is arriving the same day and services will need enough time to prepare.
Please start a load of towels. They take the longest to dry. Thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No smoking on patios due to flammable wood buildings and grassy areas. smoking only in parking lots. This is a quiet community. No loud noises.
Do not walk on the grassy dunes. They are there to protect the buildings from erosion and high tides. Use beach access door in center of compound.
Observe check out of 10 A.M. and check in of 3 P.M. due to cleaning company operations. If available, early check-in can be arranged with owner

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 052-481-12
Property # 3731873vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this condo 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.
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Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palm Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 35 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Cannery Row - 50 min drive - 57.6 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 52 min drive - 59.1 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 31 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville condo building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve, Sunset State Beach and Zmudowski State Beach. Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shahan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time. Probably book again,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2026
Thank you, We would love to have you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic communication from the host, great amenities, beautiful and well-maintained unit. One of the very best at Pajaro - and we’ve stayed there literally for decades.Will stay here again. Thank you, Whitney!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2025
Thank you, Chris. So glad you enjoyed your family Thanksgiving reunion. Would love to have you back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spent few days with my family in the beach condo. Everything was exactly as per the description, clean, spacious and very well located for any sightseeing in the area followed by a relaxing evening at the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

frances h.

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

Beach stay

Very nice stay here - everything we needed in the condo, nicely decorated and steps from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2024
Thank you, Frances. We appreciate your kind words.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg S.

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

Great beach stay

We like the fact that the unit is on/close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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

Perfect beach condo

Absolutely loved this condo! Cutest decorations, so spacious and great amenities to make it feel cozy, on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
Thank you, Jamie. It is our goal to make our guests feel comfortable and at home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeanne v.

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

excellent place to stay

the home was very inviting, cozy and clean.I was very impressed with the amenities, they had everything we needed for the stay, from coffee and paper plates to spices for your meals..(things I thought I would need to bring). loved this place...we will be back...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice G L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Everything was great! Except the weather! But we were prepared. The bathroom drain was slow and several things needed batteries.We LOVED the decor!! Hats off to the decorater!Very quiet except the rain and wind!!We enjoyed the Olympics with the pitter patter of the rain!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 February 2026
Thank you for letting me know some candles needed the batteries replaced. Although the weather did not cooperate, I am glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sallie W.

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

Wonderful stay!

This place is beautifully decorated and furnished with all you would need. The location is very easy to get to and it was well worth it! so close to the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2024
Thank you, Sallie. Glad you enjoyed our home away from home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Family Getaway

Great VRBO. Well outfitted townhouse. Very close to beach. We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Thank you. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan O.

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

Awesome Place

Super Clean and Beds were so comfortable!!! Great Location and very spacious and comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2024
Thank you, Nathan, for your kind words. We would love to have you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Awesome

Everything about our stay was just super.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Literally next to the beach. House has a great layout for families or groups. No complaints whatsoever.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

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

Spacious and Inviting

Great stay, hope to come again soon
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

erika g.

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

Great place

Great place, great host. We’ll be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2024
Thank you, Erika. Weld be glad to have you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyed our stay. Everything we needed was there. Comfortable and roomy. Would definitely choose this place again if available.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Perfect Stay

Best rental I have ever stayed in. There was everything you could need. Great layout, location and beach access. Easy drive to Monterey and Big Sur.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We brought our family to stay during the holiday break and had an amazing time! The house has everything you could need, is very clean and is a great space for a family to spend time together but also stay out of each other's hair. The beach is gorgeous and literally steps away. It is a relatively unpopulated beach so no crowds to worry about. An unexpected highlight included the games and puzzles available at the house. My teenagers spent most of their time puzzling and taking walks on the beach - so nice to see them off their phones! One more highlight, the beds were SUPER comfortable. Highly recommend for a family vacation or friend's weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 January 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay and thankful the games and puzzles were put to use.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L M.

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

Home away from home

Our family really enjoyed our stay. The home was equipped with everything you could possibly need. The beach was literally steps away. The home was very clean and it actually felt like home. We definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Our goal is home away from home with all the comforts you need.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

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

Great condo, would definitely rent again.

Very clean and we really enjoyed it. Decor was absolutely beautiful and fun. Condo had everything we could need and was very thoughtfully done.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to your next stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Great!

Very comfortable and clean, well stocked with all the basics, easy communication, nice location at the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

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

Another great stay

We stay at the Ryan’s property frequently. The property is immaculate, great size, incredibly comfortable and is mere steps from the beach. They are great hosts and truly nice people. My kids, my wife and myself love the property. Thanks as always.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

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

Family Vacation

The property is very well appointed. It has everything you could want for a nice family vacation. Proximity to the beach is great. Multiple patios allow for quiet outside time, together or alone. Communication with host was timely and cordial.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Perfect for Our Family

We have been staying at Pajaro going on 35 years and this condo has got to be in our Top 5 of all the places we have stayed. So many comfortable amenities - the beds, the couch. Kids loved the huge TV and we so enjoyed our time at the beach, as always. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Whitney Ryan

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I grew up with the love of Pajaro Dunes from an early age. My parents brought the family here for summer vacations, weekend getaways, and family celebrations.

Why they chose this property

I love the evening sunsets and the relaxing sound of the waves crashing on the shore. I find peace and serenity when I am here.

What makes this property unique

Our place is a three-bedroom unit with a large open floor plan that provides room to relax and enjoy with the company of others.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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