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Pajaro Dunes Resort: Full Ocean View 3 Bedroom Condo - Perfect Family Home!

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

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Watsonville, CA
  • Sunset State Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • La Selva Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Pajaro Dunes Resort: Full Ocean View 3 Bedroom Condo - Perfect Family Home!

Wake up to the sound of the waves just outside your windows! Enjoy a King, Queen, and two sets of twin bunk beds (they sleep 4) - perfect for family getaways. Fantastic views from your private deck and expansive windows - top floor home! Experience viewing the beautiful sunrise daily in our condo that faces the Monterey Bay. Our home is Professional managed - Professionally Sanitized with On Site care.

This spacious home offers a bright, open layout with lots of living space. Dining room seats 8; fully equipped kitchen, flat screen Smart TVs with DVD & iPod players in the living room and all the bedrooms. Enjoy Netflix, Amazon and Youtube - on all of our TVs. We have a private WIFI connection, so streaming & browsing the internet is a breeze! This is the perfect beach home to enjoy vast views, while being just steps from the beach. Enjoy beach combing for sand dollars, watching for whales & dolphins, great walking paths & lagoons with ducks, and so much more!

Gas Grill on the deck, comfortable furnishings and complete linens & towels provided. Large sofas that are really comfortable! Hot coffee & newspapers, along with anything you might need, available in the Lobby store. Check out the terrific kites, too!

Tennis courts are nearby, as well as basketball - or request a beach volleyball set up!

County of Santa Cruz Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate Certified since 1973. PDNA Rental Permit: 34-45U

Property manager

Pajaro Dunes Resort
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
4 & under, not included in guest count.
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Events

No events allowed
Quiet time is 10 pm - 8 am.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$250 fine. ONLY allowed in designated areas.
No Shoes in the home.No Pets Allowed $250 Per Day if pet found.No Smoking on Patio Decks. $250 fine.Allowed in designated areas.Quiet Time 10pm - 8am.
Guest list required for visiting guests. Put any used towels in washing machine, but do not start the cycle. Return furniture to original position.
Remove all garbage, recycling from home to outside bins. Rinse dishes and load the dishwasher, do not start the cycle.Turn heaters, appliances off.

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
Note from host: Quiet time is 10 pm - 8 am.
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
Property Registration Number CO04484

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this condo is in a rural area and on the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and 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 - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sunset State Beach - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • La Selva Beach - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Monterey Bay - 30 min drive - 36.6 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 31 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Las Islitas Mariscos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Imura Japanese Restaur - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪D'la Colmena - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pajaro Dunes Resort: Full Ocean View 3 Bedroom Condo - Perfect Family Home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pajaro Dunes Resort: Full Ocean View 3 Bedroom Condo - Perfect Family Home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pajaro Dunes Resort: Full Ocean View 3 Bedroom Condo - Perfect Family Home!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Pajaro Dunes Resort: Full Ocean View 3 Bedroom Condo - Perfect Family Home! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Palm Beach. Zmudowski State Beach and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stephanie M.

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

I have stayed in better condos

I am a frequent traveler to this location for over 10 years. I have stayed in better units. The view was nice and the open living room had plenty of space for our family. The kitchen isn’t functional the counter tops are extremely high and was hard to wash dishes and cook. The mats they had in the kitchen hurt my feet extremely bad even my 2 year old cried when walking in the kitchen. The kitchen is not fully stocked like other units I’ve stayed in. The dishwasher was Corroded and didn’t wash dishes well. The staff should clean out pantry , there was stuff in there since 2019. The bunk beds the kids stayed in had sand under the comforter which tells me the staff didnt clean. The kids complained about being itchy when laying in bed. The carpet is white and had stains just felt dingy. For the money we spent I wish we would had stayed in another unit. I have stayed in some pretty prestigious condos and homes here and this one isn’t it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Melisa K.

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

Beautiful Views- Some pro's and Con's Would I stay again?

We Stayed in Shorebirds A25 at Pajaro Dunes. I really wanted to love this place but I seemed to walk away with more con's than pro's. Stay again? it's a no for me. Pro's - Check in was easy, views we had from the deck were of the dunes and beach, very quiet and peaceful resort, the front office had sporting Items to borrow, 3 bedrooms, big family room area, 2 bathrooms, many basic kitchen Items supplied, my daughters loved the "beach vibes" décor, plenty of blankets, beach towels and house towels, the beach was easy to access from our room. the condo was cleanCon- The door handle lock would get stuck often( even when not locked) we had to call maintenance to get in the first day, and it got stuck many times even when we didn't lock the handle, The unit had a very strong musty odder that was over powering, I know things get moist near the beach but it was very strong. When I got home and was unpacking suit cases I could smell it on everything all of our coats, clothing and bags needed to be washed. The chair cushions for the deck table were moldy, the towels were old and very worn, we had ants in the two smaller rooms. the bunk room was cramped hard to reach top bunk on one bed. The temperature was hard to control, we were freezing or to hot. anytime we turned on the heaters it seemed to over heat. The kitchen counter top was very tall and the space also very narrow it made it a cramped experience for meal prep time. table and chairs were worn out and broken spindles.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie J.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

Beautiful condo. Nice view. Nice layout. Few suggestions: Master bath did not have a bathroom rug Paint needs to be touched up throughout the house Terrible lighting in bathrooms Soap dishes in bathrooms would be helpful The tea kettle was all wet and slimy inside upon arrival Not sure why there are pans that don’t work with the stove. The bunk bed ladder was unsafe and not connected properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

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

Great place

This is a great property right on the beach and the beach itself is wonderful. I like being in a gated community where you don’t have to worry about things.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tuan N., Milpitas, CA

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

A+

Clean and nicely updated, we love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah P.

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

Family vacation

This was our third stay at the Pajaro Dunes Resort but our first staying in this unit. While this unit had a great view of the ocean, we found the unit to have a stale/musty smell, as well as an ant & spider problem. We had small kids & found navigating the high counter tops a challenge. We appreciated the proximity to the ocean though & would definitely stay at the Resort again. Lots to explore on the property; pickleball & tennis courts, the kids loved the nature center & being able to check out boogie boards & pickle ball equipment from the store.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne E.

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

Loved!

We enjoyed this property so much, we can't wait to go back. Everything was perfect. Walked to the beached, cooked and played games. The perfect girls trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leticia B.

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

Family get away

It’s a beautiful place specially right by the beach! Having family together made more special. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P., Monticello, IL

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

Lovely stay near ocean

We enjoyed the easy access to morning and evening ocean walks. Nice kitchen and good rooms for kids. Nice master room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

VIK K.

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

Pleasant & peaceful stay

Excellent location. Nice ocean view from the patio & master bedroom. Beach is very clean & quiet. Perfect location for family getaway. Only drawback was ants in kitchen & silverfish in bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

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

Perfect peaceful getaway to the coast without the crowds

Perfect location with a great ocean view. We were steps away from the beach. Nicely remodeled kitchen that is stocked with pots, pans, dishware, and utensils. The rental agency replied quickly any time we had a question. Our family, including 4 children, loved our time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

ken r.

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

Family retreat

Tidy and clean. Prime ocean view was from bedroom, not living room. Adequately furnished and equipped. Beach toys a plus for the 3 year old. Property has leaky window and we had to empty the refrigerator for service during our stay. Luckily we did not have any great quantity of frozen items.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

Wonderful property

Great location between Monterey and Santa Cruz. Fantastic ocean views from the condo and a wonderful beach to explore and play just steps away. We had the best time here both exploring the nearby attractions and just relaxing on site at Pajaro dunes. The condo itself was clean, comfortable and everything we needed it to be.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

July 2021

Had a great time. Perfect location and all the amenities needed for a perfect vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Britney C.

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

Coming back!

The furniture in the living room is different then what's in the picture but my family and I really enjoyed our stay! It was a short walk to the beach (just have to walk through the complex). Additionally the beach wasn't crowded at all! Other reviews are correct about the countertop height, it is comically high, think bar height. However, they aren't unusable! The location is seriously a hidden gem. It's away from the bustle of tourist areas like Monterey and Capitola but it's only a short drive if you want to head there. All in all, I would definitely visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jerry O.

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

It was perfect

Good
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaina G., Bakersfield

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

Wonderful home away from home

We didn't read the reviews until after we booked and we started getting really nervous the property would be rundown and unclean for our visit in December 2020, but this was not true at all! We have a crawling baby and we were comfortable letting her roam on the floor. The furniture was clean and comfortable and the beds were wonderful. We have been in strict quarantine for months and this was our first little getaway and it was like having a home away from home. We loved the beach access and really appreciated the home's available beach towels and sand toys. We'll agree with past renters that the countertops were comically high (I'm 5'9 and it was up to my ribcage!), and the oven cooks excruciatingly slow. Our dinners were 30-60 minutes behind schedule while we waited for the oven to cook our brisket & then our turkey breast. So just bring extra wine for the wait and enjoy the leisurely beach life!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

4/10 Poor

Kimberly E.

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

Nice view; that is all.

We have been coming to Pajaro dunes for the last 40 years. This was the worst place we have rented. 1) The house was not cleaned to our liking; crusty food and such on the carpets in several rooms (dining room and bunk bed room) - yuk. Especially given the cleaning fees. 2) The kitchen counters are so high - they are at the level of a podium; far from ideal for cutting or prepping anything (unless you are over 6 feet tall). 3) The furniture is SO run down - perhaps it was nice 20 years ago, but the sinking FABRIC couchs felt a bit seedy and were certainly not comfortable. 4) Not a good idea to have throws that cannot be washed during COVID times (or anytime for that matter) in a rental unit - yuk. 5) The window coverings were hard to work. 6) One of the chairs in the living room was covered with funky fabric that made it look like it was covered in a diaper. Not at all inviting to sit on. 7) The rugs were gross - stains, etc. All of the throw rugs, entry way and kitchen were stained and disgusting. We had to remove the kitchen rug as to not injure ourselves (all edges were rolled up and we were worried about tripping). All-in-all, even despite the stunning view (the only redeeming quality), we would never stay here again, nor would we recommend it. I wonder if the owners were spending their own money - would they have felt satisfied to stay at a like property. Signed, "not satisfied"
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Cassie B.

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

Summer beach getaway

Beautiful location, steps away from the beach. I was impressed with how quiet this unit was with no neighbor on the left. Nice views of the dunes and ocean. Lovely deck off the master bedroom to sip morning coffee and watch the sunset. Perfect trip for the family with beaches that are beautiful and not crowded.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Michele S., Modesto CA

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

Enjoyable stay, especially if you’re tall!

The property is located in the first set of buildings of the Shorebirds Resort complex. Your view of the ocean is slightly off front and center with a very small balcony that allows for outdoor table seating. We have been vacationing at the Dunes for over 30 years so we know what to expect and are very familiar with the property. I was aware of the angle of this condo when I rented it. If you’re looking for a full on ocean view from your living area window, you need to consider a listing in one of the higher numbered buildings. The full ocean view for this condo is from the master bedroom. We did have a few issues with the closet doors. We called maintenance and they came over very quickly and adjusted the tracks. The master bedroom closet doors were also very difficult to open and we did have issues with the screen doors falling off going out from the living room. Now to explain why someone tall will enjoy this condo! The bar/sink peninsula is about 10 to 12 inches taller than the average counter height. If you are a bit vertically challenged (5’ 4”) this can be an issue with food prep and clean up. Also the king bed is very tall. I had to literally climb into and slide out of the bed. The shower floor is also raised about a foot off the floor. My sister wasn’t expecting such a huge drop down and hurt her hip getting out. All in all the condo was well equipped. We did have to run out to get salt and pepper, but there were lots of other spices available. The overall experience was very pleasant. Perfect for families with small children. You do need to take your own beach chairs (we did) but there were sand toys and even a kite available as well as Alexa to stream Google Music. We were also able to use Chrome Cast to play our own downloaded movies. Lots of room at the table and a very small patio off the dining room with a propane grill. Take your Duraflame’s to use in the fireplace!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Vickie N.

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

Girls Weekend

Have stayed at the location before in a beautiful unit! We needed a bigger unit this time so we picked this one. Window coverings not in working order and very dirty. Kitchen faucet did not work well. Shower curtain moldy. Bath towels stinky. Bed linens as far as comforter covers and blankets not clean, spotted and not fresh at all. Couch yucky, carpets had pet urine stains, along with many other stains. Unit smelled musty. Both balcony's were not clean, cob webs, etc and BBQ area was not usable really dirty. (we did not plan on using bbq but it should have been ready in case we did) The dining room table is sticky and the end cloth chairs are spotted and stained and dirty. Would not rent this unit again. Needs a lot of TLC. If this unit was suppose to be COVID prepared it was missed by 100 miles.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Lisa H.

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

Beautiful view

It had a fabulous view from the deck, living room, and master bedroom. We had a problem and the front office was very helpful and responsive .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Eric G.

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

Great Condo for the weekend

Great updated Condo for the weekend has everything you need. Grill was clean and had full propane, a little hard to move in and out of cause of the location, counter is pretty tall so be ready for that when cooking. Great views and right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Poh-Lian Y.

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

Wonderful stay

Everything we had hoped for in a family vacation - a lovely home, tastefully furnished, thoughtful supplies & appliances (washer, dryer, AND laundry detergent; cooking oil, dish detergent, coffee maker etc), beach access, amazing sunrises and sunsets, glorious views of the Pacific Ocean from the master bedroom & living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

claire l.

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

A magical weekend at the beach!

I live close to Pajaro Dunes, and yet I felt like I was in a unique, magical place for the weekend. My college girlfriends and I get together twice a year, and I picked this property. We liked it so much that we decided to book the same place for our next weekend away. The beds were super comfortable. The view was quite nice. The kitchen is beautiful. We were almost right on the sand, so that was extraordinary. We walked on the beach morning and night, and spent the afternoon basking in the sunshine on the deck. We also went up to Phil's fish market and bought fresh fish and BBQd it It was lovely. I recommend it. Next time, we are bringing our bikes!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Pajaro Dunes Resort

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When it comes to knowing Pajaro Dunes, there's no better organization to work with than Pajaro Dunes Resort. In our over 40-year history, we have always prided ourselves on providing some of the best vacation rentals, group & conference services. We are the oldest & largest, full-service property management company in the Pajaro Dunes community. County of Santa Cruz Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate #CO00155 Certified since 1973. Not your ideal home? Check out our other vacation rentals on VRBO:
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Why they chose this property

Located in a Gated Community with an attendant 24 hours provides a peace of mind and serves as security for a relaxing vacation.

What makes this property unique

Our home is professionally managed by the Pajaro Dunes Resort team. If you need any assistance - from how to operate something, to maid service or supplies, just call! They are at your service 7 days a week, 9-5. We have an After-Hours Answering Service as well should anything come up and you need their assistance!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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