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Pajaro Dunes Resort: Breathtaking Views - 5 BR/3 BA Pajaro Dunes Beach House

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A spacious living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.
A rustic cabin with a chimney, large windows, and a wooden deck leading to the entrance.
A dining area with a large table, chairs, a chandelier, and a view through large windows.
A dining area with a large table, chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden floors, a blue sofa, a dining table with striped chairs, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

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, Monterey Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Map
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
  • Monterey Bay - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 35 min drive - 36.8 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 32 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Imura Japanese Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pajaro Dunes Resort: Breathtaking Views - 5 BR/3 BA Pajaro Dunes Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pajaro Dunes Resort: Breathtaking Views - 5 BR/3 BA Pajaro Dunes Beach House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pajaro Dunes Resort: Breathtaking Views - 5 BR/3 BA Pajaro Dunes Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pajaro Dunes Resort: Breathtaking Views - 5 BR/3 BA Pajaro Dunes Beach House?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Pajaro Dunes Resort: Breathtaking Views - 5 BR/3 BA Pajaro Dunes Beach House located?

This family-friendly Watsonville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Zmudowski State Beach and Monterey Bay. Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve and Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve are also within 2 miles (3 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. 48 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, private and amazing beach access!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful home, privacy, and amazing beach access. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us. We’d love to welcome you back for your next beach getaway. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the beach house was excellent. The house was exactly what was described, everything was clean, and everything we required was there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2026
Hi! Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear you had an excellent stay and that the beach house was just as you expected. It means a lot to know you found everything clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. We also want to thank you for taking such great care of our home and for following the house rules during your stay. We truly appreciate guests like you! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we'd love to welcome you back for your next beach getaway. Safe travels, and we hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely. Access to the beach was amazing. Views of the ocean were beautiful. We had such a great time. Kitchen was well stocked. Fireplace was an awesome bonus. Front and back decks allowed for lots of conversations in the sun.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beautiful ocean views, easy beach access, and all the special touches the home has to offer. It’s great to know the stocked kitchen, cozy fireplace, and both decks helped make your stay relaxing and memorable. We also truly appreciate you respecting the house rules and taking such great care of the property during your visit. Thank you as well for sharing photos from your trip — we love seeing our guests making happy memories at the beach! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we would love to welcome you back again for your next beach getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Home is well located, as advertised in the listing, and worth coming to again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2022
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coordination with Pajaro dunes in advance of arrival was outstanding and timely. Amenities were as described and were complete. Visit was a complete success!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2026
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear that the amenities met your expectations. It’s fantastic to know your visit was a complete success. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen wonderful, house very comfortable with good amenities…a little difficult to find and access
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 January 2026
Thank you for your lovely comments about your vacation stay. We’re so happy to hear that you found the home comfortable and relaxing. We hope to welcome you and your family back for your next beach getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pajaro Dunes Vacation

Beautiful vacation house very close to the beach. My family had a great time and said they really enjoyed this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2022
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

The house was great. Quick walk to the beach. Overall we loved our stay. The staff were very nice and the company was accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for your kind words about our staff and company. Please let us know if you would like to stay again in the future! We would love to help with any future stays. Pajaro Dunes Resort Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, fully equipped, and with beautiful sunsets

Amazing location. Family had a great time. The sunrises and sunsets from the porch (balcony?) are a great time for your kids to put their phones away. Would go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Thank you so much for such a lovely review of this home! We truly appreciate it. We hope to host you in the future! Please let us know if you ave any questions. We would love to help! Pajaro Dunes Resort Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

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Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Thank you for your review! We would love to host you again in the future. Pajaro Dunes Resort Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Memories!

Beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 February 2022
SO wonderful to hear! We hope we can welcome you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous weekend

Everyone in our large group loved this rental. It was decorated very nicely and had a great "flow" for a family gathering. We all said we hope to rent it again the future for similar get-togethers.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2023
Good Afternoon Genevieve, Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Leticia M. Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Women’s Retreat Weekend

What a perfect place for our Divine Feminine Women’s retreat under the full moon! Thank you for the space to connect, restore and have FUN!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2021
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual family getaway

3rd annual family vacation, first time at this location. The home was perfect for all of us, ages 2-70. Everything we needed for fun during our time away was provided - sand chairs, sand toys, and boogie boards. Beds were comfortable too. Highly recommend this home, thanks for sharing it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2023
Hello Joanne, Thank you so much for your review! It seems you and your family had a blast. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the home and the sand toys and equipment provided. We would love to have you stay again. Kindest Regards, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grandpa’s 80th Birthday Party with the family

Wonderful experience! The house had everything we could have wanted. We had a lovely blue-water view, with an easy walk to the beach. It did not disappoint.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Grandpa’s 80th birthday celebration was such a special experience for your family. It’s wonderful that the house, the view, and the proximity to the beach all helped make it a memorable occasion. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Birthday Weekend

The property was even better than the description. All 10 of us fell in love with the house. Wonderful furnishings, superb kitchen for meal preparation and a dining room to fit all comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2021
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Spend Christmas

The house was spacious and comfortable for our party of 10. The kitchen is well-stocked with utensils and appliances. Beds were comfortable and the beach is readily accessible. The house even had sand toys and beach towels. I would highly recommend for family get togethers.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2023
Thank you Cynthia for this amazing review! We are happy to hear you had a wonderful Christmas with us and we hope to welcome you back soon! Thank you, Pajaro Dunes Resort Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

We enjoyed our stay here for 3 nights. The walkways between the houses and the close beach access made it ideal for our family. So nice to be close with small children! The beds were comfortable and everything about the house was inviting. We brought a child gate for the stairs for extra safety.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2021
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay

We had a great stay in Pajaro Dunes at this property. It was nicely furnished and well stocked. We enjoyed the upgrades and decor. The only thing not as clear from the listing is this property has a partial /obstructed view of the ocean (in the second row of homes). Otherwise it was lovely and we hope to be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2021
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Surprise Birthday!

This property was perfect for a surprise weekend for my husband's 80th birthday! With our 8 kids, the table for 10 was just right. There were beds for everyone and the beach was close. We'd recommend this to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2023
We're so glad the surprise birthday weekend was perfect & was enjoyed by all! We're so glad we could host your family and it was comfortable for everyone. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks for a wonderful stay!

This was the best equiped rental that I have ever stayed in; however a little shy on hangers. The kitchen had everthing that we needed. The lay out of the house lent it self so well for everyone to enjoy each others company. The dinning room and living room were large enough for everyone to gather yet there were plenty of spots for private conversations. Great design to the house! We had a wonderful time! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2022
Thank you for the amazing review Susan! Your kind words have reached the owner, and she wanted us to inform you that more hangers are on the way, and will be available for your next visit! We appreciate your feedback, and are hoping to welcome you back to the beach sometime in the near future! Best wishes, Pajaro Dunes Guest Services
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family stay

We stayed here with extended family & friends and had a fabulous time. The kids loved the kids’ bunk room. The bathrooms are gorgeous, and the kitchen is so well equipped with very nice dishes & serving ware and everything you might need for meals, happy hours etc. The view is beautiful. We had some minor issues with a broken chair on the patio and broken beach umbrellas, but the property provides so much more that it really wasn’t an issue. There is everything for a fun beach vacation- kites, tons of sand toys, beach chairs, etc. The area is very quiet and miles and miles of gorgeous empty beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2022
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Propery

Overall the house worked out well for a reunion of 9 women. The kitchen was well appointed and we enjoyed the family room with seating for everyone. The bedrooms were comfortable and bathrooms were great. Our only complaint was the check-in process. They make you go to two separate buildings one for your keys, and another to register your car. It also would have been extremely helpful if a map was provide on where to park to have the best access to your rental home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 March 2024
So happy we could host your reunion at our beach house at Pajaro Dunes! We're so glad you enjoyed the home and it worked for your large group for a fun vacation. Thanks for your feedback about the check in process. Next time we could arrange keys to be delivered to the South Gatehouse if you rent a home on the other side. The HOA does manage the parking passes for beach houses which is separate from our company. We also do have a map of the entire property with directions to each home, not sure how this was missed! Pajaro Dunes is quite a big community, so this map is helpful. Hope to welcome you back with a smoother start to the trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect beach setting

Our family, which ranges in age from 1 year to 67 years had a wonderful stay at Pajaro Dunes. House 121 worked out great for us, our adult children, and four grandchildren. The house was well stocked with linens (including beach towels),kitchen utensils, pots/pans, sand toys, games, puzzles, and even toddler plates, cups, and silverware. We saw dolphins, an otter, seals, and many types of birds. The living area has a large sectional which fit us all. The house was very clean and comfortable, and the view was great. The private beach is beautiful. We hope to return in future years.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Thank you for sharing about your stay! What a wonderful time for your whole family. We're so glad you found us on Vrbo. We hope we can host you all again in the near future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice, spacious house; lots of stairs. Great LR seating arrangement.

The check in process is a nightmare but once you know the drill, it’s easy. Large house, light & airy, comfy beds. The bunk bed room is like a cave. We were there during a windstorm and the spark arrester on the chimney sounds like cymbals are in the chimney. 24 hours later, it was quiet. Would definitely rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2022
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
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