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"Mind Blowing" Modern Beachfront for 14 on Beach, Family Friendly!

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A balcony with white Adirondack chairs overlooking a beach with waves and a clear sky.
A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a cushioned chair, and a small table.
A spacious living room with large windows overlooking the ocean, a cozy seating area with a coffee table, and a bar area with stools.
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table and chairs, a vase with sunflowers, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A beach house named 'PLOVER' with a wooden deck and a sandy beach in the background.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Futon room attached to primary suite by pocket doors

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen and bunk room

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Queen and daybed/trundle room

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Queen corner bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Corner bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Entry bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Suite Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. 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 kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Zmudowski State Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Monterey Bay - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 31 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Mind Blowing" Modern Beachfront for 14 on Beach, Family Friendly! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at "Mind Blowing" Modern Beachfront for 14 on Beach, Family Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Mind Blowing" Modern Beachfront for 14 on Beach, Family Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Mind Blowing" Modern Beachfront for 14 on Beach, Family Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Mind Blowing" Modern Beachfront for 14 on Beach, Family Friendly! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville holiday home is 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 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The home was steps from the ocean and incredibly spacious, giving everyone plenty of room to relax and unwind. It’s truly family-friendly, with a comfortable layout and thoughtful touches that made traveling with kids easy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for a multigenerational family gathering. The house is spacious, well-stocked, and very comfortable. It was better than we expected and we will definitely rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and comfortable home that’s perfect for families, just steps from the ocean. The house is well-stocked with thoughtful supplies, making it easy to settle in and relax. A great spot for a stress-free, enjoyable stay by the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an absolutely stunning property! Amazing views with dolphins within view without even using binoculars. The great room and kitchen was perfect for game night for our group. The kitchen was very spacious and well-appointed. The bedrooms were comfortable and the location was very convenient right next to the beach access and not far from the parking area. The manager (Stacey) was very communicative and helpful. Other reviewers had mentioned the size of the TV. It was as pictured (a bit small for such a huge room though) and would be great to have the ability to watch movies and sports events at night on a bigger screen once the sun goes down. Other than that, it was a pretty perfect spot!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five star house
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
We loved having you and hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean place with room for everyone. Grandma liked that all was on one level with views so she did not have to go to actual beach to see the littles play. You do need to go up one staircase to reach the second floor where the stay happens (first floor is just storage). The stairs down to the beach are right nextdoor. The beach was awesome and empty and felt private. Stacey responded fast when we had any questions and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise at the beach

Very beautiful home. We love the proximity to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful beach house

The house is large, well-equipped, and well situated. It is right on the beach, and is close to both Monterey and Santa Cruz.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location, one of the bets spots on Pajaro Dunes

We really enjoyed out stay here. The property is close to parking, only a short walk. Amazing vistas of the beach and ocean! The house layout is great, bedrooms spread out. And the kitchen is pretty well stocked and reasonable for cooking if that's part of your plan.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2023
Nick, thank you for your thoughtful comments and we would love to see you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fun

An excelent home in a great location. And plenty of space. Kitchen is equiped well for all our cooking needs too. The beach view and access is excelent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2024
So glad to have you Dale and to hear you had a great time. We replaced all the pots and pans just after your visit so it will be even better next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Pajaro Dunes Beach Home

What a lovely home! Location is perfect, of course, and the house is beautiful. The home has everything you need to really make yourself at home, and plenty of space to spread out. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All about the view: outstanding!!!!

Views , layout , excess to beach . Enjoyed the stay. Stacey the manager communication was great very helpful. High recommend the house and hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always the best

This is our go to house when we come to Pajaro dunes every year. It’s large and spacious with lots of light and of course, that wonderful view.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2023
Hi Katherine, so happy to host your group again year after year! Keep up on our latest endeavors at "Best of Dunes"!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

Between how nice the house was, that location on the beach, and the perfect weather we had an incredibly great time. Will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2023
Larry, your review shows how much joy your family had, it made me smile. Thank you and come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly as advertised

Beautiful house on the beach. Easily the nicest house in the neighborhood. Bring binoculars, because there are Whales and Dolphins barely in eyesight. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

On the Beach

A home designed for the family to view and enjoy the ocean together. There are beautiful views of the ocean, beach, wildlife, and sunsets from the living area. The beach is long, sandy, and great for walks, runs, hunting sand dollars, watching wildlife, and for young and old to have all sorts of fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

15 Plover Will Win You Over!

The house is so optimally positioned within the Dunes; completely facing the ocean, just steps to the sand! The sound of the waves was so relaxing and the sunset were breathtaking! We enjoyed walks, fishing, sunbathing digging for clams, BBQing, watching movies, playing games and connecting as a family (13 of us total!). We are so grateful for out time there and hope to make it an annual trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had some paint chipping in area that was dangerous for young ones.Also, a little concerned that all bedding items are not cleaned in between guests.Also,Need a larger tv in the living room area with streaming options.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2025
thankful for the five stars, but the comments are puzzling. There's no dangerous chipping of paint or unlaundered bedding. The traveler did not contact us or respond to efforts to check in with them. The television is as shown and anything larger would block the wonderful fireplace. They left water damage on all the wood furniture and much more of a cleanup challenge than usual.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Relaxing, replenishing, restful Visit

This home is in a beautiful location on the dunes. This property sits a little closer on the dune to the beach. It's an inviting and comfortable home. It has everything to make your visit enjoyable and relaxing. You'll have the most phenomenal views from sunrise to the most memorable sunsets. And always a short walk down to the beach and ocean. We will always consider this home as an option to stay on Pajaro Dunes again. Stacey is always there to answer your questions or if you need anything, with timely assistance and response.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
Thank you for always being a great guest, we are so happy when you return again. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Beach House

Wonderful place to recreate family beach trips from years ago with a new generation on a new coast. The house worked well for 4 couples and 2 small children. The water views are amazing. We saw lots of birds, seals and maybe a whale spout. Beach is beautiful and easily accessible. Kitchen is well equipped for cooking. The Internet worked well. We look forward to coming back here or to a smaller home in Pajaro Dunes. Use of carts to transports things to and from cars was a non-issue. Short walk, smooth walkways. Communication with the owner was quick and not necessary during the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beachfront Heaven for family getaway

This house is so lovely and located oceanfront and just steps from the beach with nothing impeding the view of the ocean and beach from the decks, living room, dining room, master bedroom. The home was very clean and we felt relaxed immediately. There are lots of bedrooms to choose from with different bed setups. My son especially liked the bunk bed. This home felt very safe behind a gated entry for cars to enter the Pajaro Dunes houses area. An upgrade to the washcloths and towels and saute/frying pans would really be my only suggestion. I would return in an instant. My parents are seniors and my son is under 5 and we all found it to be paradise. Thank you for our lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful location

Had a wonderful stay at 15 Plover. The views were amazing and location couldn’t be better. The living room/ dining area was great and even the windows were washed before we arrived. Note: you cannot even enter the Pajaro Dunes area until 4 pm, so don’t try to check in early. The kitchen was well stocked but could use more forks as with 13 pp we had to constantly wash forks. (there are a lot of spoons/knives) As others have reported, the furniture in the bedrooms is dated, there are no headboards on the beds and one bed is on the floor. Remember to bring shampoo. Overall we’d go back in a minute, but know the high nightly cost is for the views and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2023
Hi Lara, thanks for your review and sharing your enjoyment of this home! We have not heard forks were an issue until this review so we will go ahead and get more. The 4 pm entry is to ensure we can complete window washing and deep cleaning the home for guests -- it is impeccably clean on arrival. The rest of the home is as pictured in the photos and video before booking and is the most popular home in this amazing community! In just the past year it got new paint, cabinet faces, and is continually kept in good condition in an extreme location. Please note the rental cost is for the oceanfront location, views, being in a guarded community, as well as the home itself being a modern recent construction with amenities such as radiant floors and continually updated appliances, maintenance and all other primary guest needs. Importantly, this includes outstanding service 24/7. During your stay we received an email at 5 pm that the fridge had gone warm. We don't stand for inconveniences! Within an hour we had coolers and ice to you and within 2 hours we had a full size extra fridge brought to you on the second floor there. We were so happy to get your thanks for the "awesome troubleshooting, you are a rock star!" (strangely the 5 year old fridge died and has been replaced) To our readers, this is a five star home with service you won't get anywhere else. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Bliss!

Everything was as described in the listing, and the actual experience of it was even better than we anticipated!! We had a family group ages 2-62, and there was something for everyone to enjoy. Having the balcony to sit on and read, soak up the sun, or just get lost in the rhythm of the waves, was such wonderful thing. The balcony is in the pictures, but you have to be there to experience the feeling of any stress you came in with being washed away. Also, you’re close enough to connect with your people on the sand, and that’s such a gift when you’ve got babies that need naps, etc. the neighborhood also has a wonderful walking path that gave the toddlers a non-beach place to go for walks. The house was very clean, and really well appointed. Our “chefs” said they did not want for anything in the kitchen. The beds were very comfortable and had quality linens. And, there are incredible views from all over the house. Even if you don’t step out on the balcony, the sweeping views of the ocean from the floor to ceiling windows will ease your mind, calm your heart and renew your spirit. House 15 won’t disappoint! It provides a true vacation destination and a backdrop for making memories!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with an amazing location and and a gorgeous view! This was a perfect place for our family, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Wonderful ocean view. House located right on the sand dunes. Clean and comfortable furniture and bed. Everything you need is there for a fabulous vacation at the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
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