Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Master Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Pajaro Dunes Resort - Incredible Family Home Steps to the Beach!
There is no place like home, until you come to Pajaro Dunes Resort! Enjoy our unique Pajaro Dunes beach house! The house is great for sharing with multiple families or a reunion among friends. While our home is older, our home is professionally managed - Professionally Sanitized with On Site care. Should you need anything during your stay, please reach out to our Pajaro Dunes Resort (anytime) and our teams will be happy to assist!
Our home has wonderful views of the ocean! You can see the ocean from several rooms inside the house. This home is not suitable for guests with mobility issues or young children, as there are several steps & stairs to get to the house and our home has 3 levels and high decks.
Enjoy panoramic views of the Monterey Bay coastline from our rooftop deck! Enjoy spending time together in our family room with a wood burning stove.
4 bedrooms and 3 baths - 2 master suites, one with a King & Twin bed and another with 2 Queen beds. There are two guest bedrooms, each with Queen beds The guest bathroom has a bathtub for the kids to enjoy. The home comfortable accommodates up to 11 guests.
Your experience at Pajaro Dunes will be enjoyable! Admire the beauty of the sand dunes and enjoy miles of untouched shoreline. Collect sand dollars on the beach and watch the wildlife right outside your window. From seals, sea otters, whales, snowy plovers, to the magical sights of the pelicans flying overhead, step back and truly soak in the relaxation.
County of Santa Cruz Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate #CO04463, Certified since 1973. PDA Rental Permit: #74-400-PUD
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Beach view
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Important information
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Watsonville
Located in Watsonville, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Monterey Bay Aquarium - 50 min drive - 57.3 km
Getting around
Salinas Station - 31 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 10 min drive
The Beach Street Cafe - 8 min drive
Starbucks - 7 min drive
Starbucks - 10 min drive
Applebee's Grill + Bar - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Pajaro Dunes Resort - Incredible Family Home Steps to the Beach! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Pajaro Dunes Resort - Incredible Family Home Steps to the Beach!?
As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pajaro Dunes Resort - Incredible Family Home Steps to the Beach! on 20 May 2026 start from AU$916, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Pajaro Dunes Resort - Incredible Family Home Steps to the Beach!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pajaro Dunes Resort - Incredible Family Home Steps to the Beach!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pajaro Dunes Resort - Incredible Family Home Steps to the Beach!?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Pajaro Dunes Resort - Incredible Family Home Steps to the Beach! located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Zmudowski State Beach and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve. Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Sunset State Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a lovely stay. This property is perfect for a bigger family.
Amber M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 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
Perfect location for a quick weekend getaway from the Bay Area
Anu S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 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
It was nice with lots of stairs.( I had just had a bad fall, the stairs were challenging ) Good view. Family area a little smaller than we would have liked.
Ann J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the view, and we’re sorry the stairs were challenging after your fall. We understand the family area felt a bit small and appreciate your input. We hope to better accommodate you on your next visit!
Nice relaxing stay beautiful weather one day fog and quiet the rest.
Lived hearing the waves when we went to sleep..
Very comfortable
Jennifer P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2024
Hello Jennifer,
We are so happy to hear that you got to celebrate your Grammys 75th Birthday at the resort and got to make wonderful memories as well.
Hope to see you again soon!
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
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
Great view, wonderful top deck with sun and views, easy beach access, plenty of parking, kitchen well-stocked, bbq was rusty, two bedrooms without closets need hooks for hanging clothes, and the bedroom with twin beds smelled musty. All four of us couples enjoyed our stay though.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2024
We're so glad everyone had a great time and enjoyed the house & beach with us for the holiday! Thanks for your feedback and we'll definitely add extra hooks for hanging things up and check on the bbq & twin room. Hope to welcome you all back again soon!
Sun and the sunshine rooftop was amazing. Outdated floor and lots and lots of stairs. Walkway right to beach, great for a younger crowd.
Antoinette F.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 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
Such a great vacation! The beach house was beautiful and perfect for our family vacation. The house was beautiful and accommodated 7 people very comfortably. Great location within steps of the beach. The Pajaro Dune Resort management was great to work with and even accommodated extending our rental by one day, which was such a gift for our family to be able to spend more time together. We loved our time at this beach house and hope to return again in the future. Definitely recommend!!
Phoebe O.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2020
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
The stay was good. Like everyone stated lots and lots of stairs. Showers are small. The house was clean and the appliance worked except the toaster.
Jeff M.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2023
Hello Jeff,
We appreciate your feedback!
We are happy to hear that you found the home to be clean and the appliances working. This home does have a lot of stairs so we do advise that it is best for those without any mobility issues. We are sorry to hear that the toaster was not working, please be advised we do have maintenance and housekeeping on site if you ever need any assistance.
We hope to have you stay again and please reach out if you need any assistance.
Kind Regards,
Pajaro Dunes Team
The location and office were great. The property needs some attention on the lights, fans, decks. Many were not working or were highly worn. The rooms and beds were as expected or better.
Lisa A.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Dec 2022
Thank you for this honest review! We do have fully remodeled, modern homes that you might prefer for your next vacation visit. This homeowner is hoping to do some updates soon and we will share your thoughts. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Must be able to climb stairs because there is a lot of them. Stairs from the parking lot and stairs to the third level. Location was beautiful. House was nice but needs a little updating.
Sonia A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 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
6/10 Okay
Katie W.
4 Dec 2018
Great Location, Needs Some Work
We stayed over Thanksgiving and had a wonderful time with family. This condo has a great location, however there were some serious maintenance issues which dampened our stay. To the credit of Parajo Dunes, I brought up all the issues with them and they quickly and with determination address them to our satisfaction. Special credit to Sarah who was on top of making sure we were satisfied with our stay in the end.
Katie W.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for staying with us at our beach house! We really appreciate you making us aware of these issues. Unfortunately, the new owners were not even aware of the roof maintenance that was needed until the rainy season started! Update: They are under contract to repair all the issues as soon as possible. Thanks again for your understanding & sharing your candid feedback about your stay.
Love the views and 4 bedrooms; so close to beach you can be in sand is 5 minutes; roof top is amazin
The kitchen has everything even shared pantry for the items we forgot.
Dinning room table large enough for us all to eat together and play board games; the games in cabinet need to be updated?
The views from every room beautiful.
Fireplace in living room took our duraflame logs and made our Christmas visit the bests!
If you don’t like stairs this is not the house for you there are many stairs just to get to front door and inside 3 flights to get to the top living area; but it’s worth it!
We had the best time!! Highly recommend for family.
Kathy C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 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
Our experience overall was a good one. There is a lot of steps inside the house and outside the house (it is the first thing that will stick out to you), be ready for a work out. Have some muscle with you to bring the coolers, bags, and heavier items up. I was with some younger teens, and we felt safe the whole time. it was a seamless process. The beach, we came here for the beach though, and it did not fail. Dolphins, whales, sailboats, Sandollar‘s, bonfires… epic !!
xavier r.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 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
6/10 Okay
Kathryn M.
26 Sept 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beach Stay
Hi, we had a nice time staying at this house in Pajaro. The house is very dated, the bathrooms are very small and dated and the furnishings are also dated. The windows throughout the house look like they haven't been washed in 20 years and could really use a cleaning. The outdoor furniture was also not in good working order and were not clean. It was a nice stay but could be much improved with some modern furnishings, a good cleaning and window washing. Thank you
Kathryn M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2022
Thank you for your feedback! While our home has shown some age, we do our best to keep our beach house clean & well supplied. We'll look into new outdoor furniture and we're working on updates in 2023. Next time call us and we can arrange a window wash! The elements and sea birds are very active here at the beach. Thanks for staying with us!
Verified
6/10 Okay
paula b.
16 Nov 2022
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Run down property
Multiple issues including broken floor, appliances not functioning. Lighting unsafe , plumbing problems
paula b.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2022
Thank you for your feedback. We hope you found our teams helpful during your stay. The owner is working on replacing the kitchen floor and making upgrades throughout the home. We're sorry your stay wasn't the absolute best, hope we have the opportunity to host you again!
Verified
4/10 Poor
Dawn D.
10 Mar 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Stay was ok, disappointed in listing accuracy.
House size and location and view was good, but rest wasn’t really. Pictures in ad weren’t all accurate. I’m ok with aged homes but not flooring coming apart, large cracks in the grout on counters, heater not working in 1 room, tiles in 1 bathroom detached all outside stall shower area. Several issues that could cause mold issues, and one room snelled mildewy. Also, we were told a week before our stay that a couple of the stairs outside to the deck were condemned and not usable, and had been for over a year. The decks can be accessed from inside though. This home needs a lot of maintenance and updating.
Dawn D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry the home didn’t fully meet your expectations. Since your stay, the heater and bathroom tiles have been addressed, and we’re actively working with the owner on further improvements to the property. We appreciate your input as it helps us make the home better for future guests.
Verified
6/10 Okay
George D.
19 June 2022
Liked: Check-in, location
Dirty, Dryer not working, shower not working
Too many stairs, not for elderly or small children. shower down stairs not working, dryer not working, all towels felt like had sand in them. Not very clean. Ceiling leaked in bedroom below kitchen. Good location to ocean access. Three stories with kitchen on top. Roof top access (4th story) stairs sketchy.
George D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec 2022
Hello George,
Thank you for your honest feedback, we highly appreciate it!
We sincerely apologize that you did not find the home to be up to standard. Unfortunately, the dryer not working was a last minute maintenance issue that we were not able to fix before your stay. We were happy to offer you laundry service and were happy that you were able to use it during your stay.
Our housekeeping team does wash all items before guests arrive and we would have been more than happy to rewash the towels you found sand in. We do sincerely apologize that they were not inspected properly.
The deck & stairs have been inspected, however, it is not suitable for smaller children. We are working with the owner to update the home and hope to have updates soon.
The leak has been fixed and we wish we could have helped fix it during your stay. Please know our teams are available 7 days a week to help make your stay as enjoyable as possible. We manage over 100 homes here at Pajaro Dunes and on your next visit, we'd love to help you find a more updated home.
Best,
Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified
6/10 Okay
Rafaela B.
21 Mar 2024
Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in
Creeking floors and place is really dated n old. Hard to sleep when people walking above you n feels
The first floor sheets n towel were sour n there were no spares to replace them. One housekeeper in sight so never got to address the problem. We washed the stuff ourselves. Charging a cleaning fee should cover clean everything. The guard was rude no the South Gate n will be filing a complaint.
Rafaela B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2024
Hi there Rafaela,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we do appreciate all of the feedback we can get from our guests as we're always looking for way to improve our services. I am sorry to hear that the issue with the linens wasn't resolved for you. These homes are a little older so sometimes you can hear a bit of screeching or footsteps if other guests are walking in the level above these multi-level homes. As for the staff at the gatehouse I am also sorry that you had a negative experience upon arrival, the gates staff aren't part of our personnel at rental office but I'll forward your feedback to the HOA office management. As for the future we'd love to help you find the ideal home & offer you a VIP bundle on your next stay. Again, we appreciate all of your feedback and hope to see you again soon.
Warmly,
Pajaro Dunes Resort
We stayed here for family reunion. We booked 2 houses next to each other, and different families stayed at both. I'm glad I assigned families that were younger and had adventurous kids cause this house has TONS of stairs. The kids loved it of course, us older folks... not so much. The perk was going all the way up to the outdoor rooftop and just sitting out there to enjoy the view. Inside the home was very nice. VERY bright. Loved it! Beautiful views of ocean from inside the house. The layout is interesting with only bedrooms and bathrooms on first and second floor and third floor common area without bathroom. It worked for us cause we put the kids to bed and then went upstairs and had loud game night. And it didn't wake the kids up too much. All in all, a good home for our family.
Kat T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We are so glad you enjoyed the many levels to the home. Aren't the views from the rooftop deck just amazing! Yes, while the home has several stairs, you're able to enjoy the gorgeous views of the Monterey Bay & Pajaro Dunes from every room. We hope to welcome you back for another fun game night and adventures with the kids.
Verified
6/10 Okay
James C.
24 Nov 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Too expensive for an outdated house.
This house must have been amazing when it was built 50+ years ago. The problem is not much has been updated since then. To name a few examples, bathrooms are in poor condition, the showers don’t fit a regular height person, the top floor heater made horrible noises, and the kitchen floor is crumbling.
Warning: visitors must be physically fit because there are several flights of stairs between the parking and the house and then the house itself is and additional three stories with kitchen at the top so expect to get a workout. This wouldn’t work for anyone elderly.
We still had an enjoyable time because any shack at Pájaro Dunes let’s you enjoy the amazing beach and it beautiful sunsets.
James C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2022
Thank you for your feedback! Yes, this home has several stairs to get to the home & within the property. Hopefully we conveyed that in our description. We'll be sharing your comments with the owner as they are planning on upgrades - hopefully we'll see some improvements to the kitchen flooring, etc in the future! Glad you enjoyed your time at Pajaro Dunes regardless.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Paul W.
17 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location
some issues with the place
There were 2 issues that made the VRBO stay a bit unpleasant.
# 1
• The dry did not work. After trying to turn on the dry, did we notice a small notice that the dry was not working.
• In one of the reviews, in Mid-June, it noted that the dryer was not working. I also believe the dry had not been working since mid-June, that the part was on order.
• It would be nice if the website or the property manager would have mention before come and that the owner was willing to pay for 1 day drying service. .....
# 2
• The first floor shower only had cold water and the shower did not work... this should be posted or the manager should notify the next VRBO family.
Paul W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2022
Thank you for the amazing & honest review!
I'm sorry you weren't notified about the dryer not working and for the shower issues. We encourage our renters to always contact the front desk for any issue so we can resolve this matter effectively.
We hope to welcome you back soon!
Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
About the host
Hosted by Pajaro Dunes Resort
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: Cypress 1 https://www.vrbo.com/1032049 Pelican 38 https://www.vrbo.com/897673 Pelican 66 https://www.vrbo.com/628074 Pelican 1 https://www.vrbo.com/688306 Pelican 20 https://www.vrbo.com/1205340 Pelican 52 https://www.vrbo.com/1366594 Pelican 55 https://www.vrbo.com/682442 Pelican 63 https://www.vrbo.com/1073541 Pelican 3 https://www.vrbo.com/1554230 House 83 https://www.vrbo.com/412705 House 121 https://www.vrbo.com/375067 House 137 https://www.vrbo.com/1123266 House 138 https://www.vrbo.com/718933 Shorebirds 92 https://www.vrbo.com/780008 Shorebirds 203 https://www.vrbo.com/780003 Shorebirds 87 https://www.vrbo.com/1224089 Shorebirds 104 https://www.vrbo.com/780004 Shorebirds 82 https://www.vrbo.com/688592 Shorebirds 125 https://www.vrbo.com/1087122 Shorebirds 150 https://www.vrbo.com/1340280 Shorebirds 160 https://www.vrbo.com/1068431 Shorebirds 172 https://www.vrbo.com/1216830 Shorebirds 276 https://www.vrbo.com/1373472 Shorebirds 25 https://www.vrbo.com/874832 Shorebirds 37 https://www.vrbo.com/727329 Shorebirds 56 https://www.vrbo.com/713298 Shorebirds 66 https://www.vrbo.com/1097770 Shorebirds 78 https://www.vrbo.com/450645 Shorebirds 115 https://www.vrbo.com/145670 Shorebirds 209 https://www.vrbo.com/1574084 Shorebirds 309 https://www.vrbo.com/780006
Why they chose this property
Located in a Gated Community with an attendant 24 hours provides a peace of mind and serves as security.
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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