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Secluded Monterey Bay Beach Front Home. No shoes required.

Beachfront holiday home with sauna and Hot tub

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Front Courtyard
Back ramp down to the beach (100 yards to beach)
Dunes view forever from deck looking north.
Dining area with picture windows of dunes and ocean. Sunset views for dinner.
New remodeled Kitchen in 2023

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Castroville, CA
  • Place, Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Moss Landing State Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Monterey Bay Beach Front Home. No shoes required.

This is our family owned beach get-away.

The 3 bedrooms include a master with a king size bed and an attached bathroom. From the master bedroom there is access through a sliding glass door out to the ocean front deck. From the bed you can see/hear the waves breaking on the beach. The second bedroom is a simple room with a queen size bed. The third bedroom has been used as the 'kids room'. It has a Queen sized and a twin bunk bed with a twin trundle bed under the bunk. 4 kids usually sleep in this room but adults could certainly bunk here as well, the bunk beds are very sturdy.

The second bathroom has a shower/bathtub.

The living room area has a large couch for relaxing, a wood burning fireplace that gets a lot of use at night (wood included). We have Dish Network, 50 inch flat screen, DVD player (with movies), and a sound system for listening to music on your digital music player (iPhone). We have several board games and books which live in this area.

The Kitchen and Dining area is off the living area. The dining table can accommodate 8 people. The view from the dining area is incredible, if feels like you can touch the water. You can literally see whales spouting while eating cheese and drinking wine from the dining area. The kitchen has everything you need to cook the fish you can buy from the world class Phil's Fish Market down the road.

There is a washer and dryer in the hall closet.

The front deck has a closed in area surrounded by pine trees. We have a Weber and a Smoker for BBQ. There is a nice fire pit for late night fires and smores for the kids...or adults. On the side there is a hammock for relaxing above the pine trees. The nice thing about our home is that we have no neighbors to the north of us, ours is the first unit, so you have unobstructed views of the dunes from here, very quiet and private.

The back deck gets the most use. Views as far as you can see, you can sit out here for hours watching the surf, birds, and whales if you are lucky.

There is a two car unattached garage which is used as a toy holder. There is plenty of outdoor parking, room for at least 4 vehicles. In the garage we have a ping pong table with paddles and balls, a beach cruiser for taking a ride, and a bunch of beach toys for both kids and adults.

There is a recreational facility about a 5 minute walk, or 1 minute drive if you are lugging a cooler and toys. It is only open to owners or renters of the Monterey Dunes. It has very nice tennis courts, bocce ball court, basketball court, shuffleboard, swimming pool, hot tub, sand volleyball court, and bathrooms with showers and changing quarters. The recreational area is literally cut out of the dunes, you are surrounded by beauty.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Bunk beds in back room and plenty of beach toys.
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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
Outside fine. Please no smoking in the home.

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Castroville

Located in Castroville, this holiday home is on the beach. Monterey Bay Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Lovers Point. Travelling with kids? Consider Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, or check out an event or a game at California Rodeo Grounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Castroville, CA

What's nearby

  • Salinas River State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Moss Landing State Beach - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Monterey Bay - 30 min drive - 35.8 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 20 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phil’s Fish Market & Eatery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shawarma King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪birrieria Coalcoman - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Secluded Monterey Bay Beach Front Home. No shoes required. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Secluded Monterey Bay Beach Front Home. No shoes required. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Monterey Bay Beach Front Home. No shoes required.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Monterey Bay Beach Front Home. No shoes required.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Monterey Bay Beach Front Home. No shoes required. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Castroville holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Salinas River State Beach and Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve. Island Beach and Moss Landing State Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 206 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice, quiet place with a great view. It was easy getting to the property. The gate guard was very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheri n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the beautiful beach house. The easy walk to the beach was wonderful, and it was such a treat to be able to go back and forth throughout the day.
Beautiful sunset
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

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

Relax and Recharge

Quiet and serene. Loved the close proximity of the beach and listening to the sound of the waves through the night. It's a very comfortable place to just be. We enjoyed the heated pool and spa. Much appreciated the responsiveness of Steve and the opportunity to check out a little later.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

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

A little piece of heaven

We could go on and on about how amazing this place is. It is just perfect. Accomadating, comfy, clean, peaceful. Not to mention it is a minute walk to the beautiful ocean. Need to relax a different way go spend some time in the comfy spa or laps in the pool. Me and my family had such a amazing time. We were planning our next trip before we even left!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Privacy & Views

Our highest expectations were fulfilled by the privacy, quietness and beauty of this ocean-front home!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

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

Wonderful location

The location was quiet and beautiful. Allowed for downtime with family in a beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lovely condo is centrally located in the Monterey Bay area in a quiet, compact community that hosts a pool, spa, and various sports areas. Happily, it is right on the Bay, and there is a well-built pathway outside the condo for a quick walk to the beach. (As a bonus there were beach chairs and toys for our use in the garage.)The condo is homey and roomy with a nice, new kitchen. (We all loved the refrigerator!) There all lots of tall windows in the great room that provide a lot of natural light and give a beautiful view of the dunes and the ocean. The furniture is comfortable—especially the beds. The parking was easy and right outside the condo. The WiFi connection was easy and fast. Communication with the property host was prompt, friendly, and clear. All in all it was a great place for our small three-generation family to have a wonderful time.There are a few things that would make future visits even better—sittable outdoor furniture and a gas grill would have given us outdoor “rooms” to enjoy, and a recycle bin at the condo seems like something that would be helpful for the community.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Great getaway

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The upgraded kitchen and bathrooms were great. Especially enjoyed seeing the owls morning and evening. The “game room” garage was fun.when not enjoying the beach .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Great location

Had a very fun family time. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Melanie B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Don't let all the high reviews fool you like they did me, this house was the worst I've stayed in. There was a musty smell in one room, cobwebs, a burn hole in the ottoman, and windows so dirty you can't see out of them. The shower handle in the primary is broken off and the overhead showerhead was only a trickle. The musty smell was bad so we tried to air out that room and when we went to open the window it looks like there was black mold all over the blinds.In the kitchen, we noticed that most of the cabinet exteriors were dirty, there were streaks on the outside of the oven, the oven handle on the backside was sticky, and there were crumbs and HAIR and in the silverware tray in the drawer. The couch and pillows are significantly stained and there were crumbs in the crevices of the couch. It's clear that this property hasn't been properly cleaned or maintained for some time. I also didn't see CO/smoke detectors in the bedrooms. Owner states they are there, but I looked pretty well.At bedtime, we noticed red/brown stains on our sheet so we tried another. It took 6 sheets to find one that was clean. The pillowcases were just as bad. Had we not had a load of laundry in the washer, we would have left immediately.After a night of sleeping in the musty room, my child with asthma woke up with their chest hurting. We had to leave at that point as I'm not risking my child's health.Thankfully, VRBO did give us a refund, but the owner is now accusing us of lies.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas T.

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

Great spot

One of the best rental experiences I have had in a long time. The home was very well stocked, clean, and the location couldn’t be beat. Would recommend without reservation to anyone looking for a unique place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

#redicanfam

We had a wonderful stay. The Monterey Dunes Condo’s are a hidden gem. We had tons of privacy and loved the recreation center and amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey D., Sacramento

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

Location, location, location

Staying in the community can’t be beat! The privacy, beach access, and community amenities all make for a magical experience. This house met our needs nicely. The house was well appointed and the beach toys were useful to have.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

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

Lovely rustic beach house

We had a great time at this property. We’ve stayed at Monterey Dunes for decades and this is the first time at this beach house. It was fun to be at the end of the community and have no properties or people to the north for added privacy. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Great place to stay. Great location.

Weekend with my 6 older brothers. Really enjoyed our time. Great place to relax. Location is awesome offering privacy and great access to the Pacific ocean. Enjoyed our time at the local pool bar! Steve was great to work with. No problems at all.

10/10 Excellent

Ceara T.

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

A much needed chill beach holiday

This was just what myself and my kids needed! Sleeping in. Exploring the beach right off the home, cooking together and just connecting! It was a lovely home and a wonderful way to celebrate my oldest boys high school graduation! We laughed, talked and reconnected!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Wonderful retreat

Beautifully updated interior; great location; easy communication with owner. Would definitely stay again. I do wish there was any kind of privacy in the master between the master bedroom and the bathroom toilet to the master, even a curtain. Not enough to keep me away, hope to return. Having firewood and a fire going during these cold rainy days was so lovely and really made the experience special.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Like a Gift Delivered

My friends and I had a lovely time in the condo; it was clean; well appointed and very comfy. Of course, the dunes and the ocean never fail to take one’s breath … the setting is awe inspiring. Steve also made the rental process easy and I appreciated his very quick response to a question I had regarding the thermostats the departure protocol.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Monterey Dunes Property

This is the sexond time we have stayed at Monterey Dunes, but the first time in this unit. The host was very accomodatint and helpful to a few odd requests furing booking. He provided property details way ahead and responded to last minute questions. Rental properties vary greatly in what is available and the Whiteford's had all the basics we needed. The house was clean and the beds are SO comfortable. Unfortunately part of the family couldnt make it this trip due to a medical issue and we look forward to booking again with the whole family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

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

We loved our stay at this Monterey Dunes Colony property

We have stayed at Monterey Dunes twice before, and this was the best one. The property was recently remodeled and everything looked and worked nicely. Every aspect was as advertised and there were no surprises. We loved the close proximity to the beach and the great views of the ocean from all of the windows. We cooked great meals in the kitchen and ate at the big dining room table, watching sunsets. It being a chilly February, the evening fireplace fires by the big screen showing our favorite Netflix shows were wonderful. Steve was great to work with. Proximity to Monterey and Carmel was good, just a short drive. I definitely give it my highest recommendation and want to come back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael K.

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

Always an Amazing Adventure!

Thank you for a perfect beach getaway! We love your property--it is wonderful for our family. The kids love playing ping pong, ladder ball, spike ball, basketball, bocce ball and tennis! We love the access to the pool and spa. Of course, being right on the beach is the best part! We enjoyed morning walks searching for sand dollars, avoiding jelly fish, and splashing in the waves. We went whale watching from Moss Landing aboard the Sea Goddess--it was a PERFECT day and we even saw a juvenile humpback breach! We tested out the ice cream soft serve machine and it was a super fun and memorable treat! Thank you for always being so well stocked--lots of extra cuddly blankets, towels, and condiments in the fridge. We could not ask for anything more! It was an extra special trip and we thank you for sharing your home with us! We cannot wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Ryan H.

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

Great fun!

The place is in a great location with great views and the home offers everything you really need for a family trip; dishware, toys, beach supplies, games, fire pit, blankets, towels, etc. Being the last townhouse in the community was pretty cool too as it was quiet. The 5 of us staying there all agreed it was a 4 out of 5. It provided what we needed but did have some unusual things. There were quite a few pesky gnats inside the home when we arrived which is not on the owner but either an open door or window from previous visitors had welcomed them in. Also there were a handful of electrical outlets which didn't even have plate covers on them which was a little bit of a concern with our young one. Lastly, we had a little problem with the hall toilet fully flushing. Overall it was great for our needs and our family. We certainly would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay, the house was clean, bright and beautiful. This is our 5th year staying in this area and we love it everytime. Thanks again,Marie
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely space for a relaxing family vacation! House was clean and cozy with an amazing view and beach access. We greatly enjoyed our stay and definitely recommend this spot!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ken L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mostly lovely. A great location. A nicely redone primary bedroom and bathroom. Visitors seem to honor the no shoes in the house policy because it was not sandy. There was extra bedding and access to washer and dryer. Constructive feedback: The kids’ room was musty, maybe because its carpet was vacuumed but tired, and probably needs shampooing or replacing. Some sheets were heavily pilled and were uncomfortable.
View from deck with dunes and ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Steve Whiteford

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Our family moved to Los Gatos in 1977 due to a job transfer. I retired in 2004 as VP and Controller of The Cooper Companies, Inc., a NYSE listed providor of contatact lenses and womens' healthcare systems and devices. We are very family oriented - Love to have reunions here, go kyacking in the Elkhorn Slew, go whale watching etc.etc.

Why they chose this property

Monterey Dunes is: Remote, beautiful, close to Monterey, Bayonet golf course, etc. Kids can walk from the house about 50 yards to the beach without having to cross any streets. The view theough the glass wall of the dining room is stunning, particularly the sunset over the water. You can pretty much do whatever you'd like, including nothing! There is a wonderful game area that includes tennis courts, bocce court, pool, hot tub, etc.

What makes this property unique

My wife is in a wheelchair, so there are ramps installed to allow easy access/egress. We have redocorated recently, including setting up the garage as a game room - Ping pong, etc. We have no neighbor on our right. Just beautiful dunes. It will never be built on. We have a gigantic owl living in a pine tree on our property. We have WIFI and a new flat screen HD tv.

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