The Copper Nest beach retreat with stunning views

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8162 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Ocean view

Explore the area

Watsonville, CA

Sunset State Beach11 min drive
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute16 min drive
Monterey Bay30 min drive
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

King Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Master

1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs guest bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

The Copper Nest is an ideal getaway located steps from the beach in the gated community of Pajaro Dunes where the Pajaro River meets the Pacific Ocean. This newly designed three bedroom home is styled to create a serene beach retreat for you and your guests. With Monterey Bay, the Pajaro River and Pajaro Valley agricultural views from every room, you are surrounded by the beauty only this area can offer.

A well equipped kitchen, built in dining table, outdoor seating and lower deck bbq area for a relaxing home dining experience.

A large master suite features a king bed and spectacular ocean views. There is also a bedroom with two twin beds, and a bedroom with a king bed. All bedrooms and loft area have smart TVs with the family room featuring the Samsung Frame TV which doubles as customizable art to help you feel right at home.

The loft area features an American Leather down sofa with a pull out queen memory foam mattress and a game and TV area.

The resort offers tennis and basketball courts, a sand volleyball area and large playing field to create fun for all ages. The resort also has a bird sanctuary and the area is famous for a wildlife reserve and marine sanctuary where you can see whales, sea otters, sea lions, dolphins, and many species of birds.

The lower deck at the Copper Nest is well equipped with corn hole, a stargazing platform, beach chairs, a beach tent, beach toys, tennis rackets and sports court equipment.

California’s most popular travel and food destinations are close-by with Carmel, Monterey, and Santa Cruz all within a 30 minute drive.

Property manager

Erin Nelson

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Fireplace

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Note that the house is on stilts.

Events

No events allowed

Max number of people including children = 10

Pets

No pets allowed

Firm no pet policy.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There are designated smoking areas at Pajaro Dunes

Please note there are 26 steps to access the Copper Nest

No groups larger than 10 onsite.

Quiet hours begin at 10pm. A security call will impact your deposit.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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: Max number of people including children = 10

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and Hamlin Antiques. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

Palm Beach - 1 min walk
Sunset State Beach - 11 min drive
La Selva Beach - 14 min drive
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 16 min drive
Monterey Bay - 30 min drive

Getting around

Salinas Station - 35 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 9 min drive
Starbucks - 7 min drive
Beach Street - 8 min drive
Jack In The Box - 10 min drive
D'la Colmena - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Copper Nest beach retreat with stunning views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Copper Nest beach retreat with stunning views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Copper Nest beach retreat with stunning views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Copper Nest beach retreat with stunning views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watsonville holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Palm Beach, Zmudowski State Beach and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve. Sunset State Beach and Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

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Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

26 Nov 2023

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

Amazing Beach Home!

Absoulutely amazing home and hosts. Our hosts were easy to connect with and always available for questions. The home has beautiful beach decor and every amenity we could have needed!! Every age group was happy! The kitchen was well stocked. There were fun toys, books and games for the littles. Beach toys, boogie boards, beach towels and anything else we might have wished for was available. The kitchen even had a lot of cutting boards that were perfect for our charcuterie board lunch on Thanksgiving day! Can't think of anything it was missing!! Our family loved it and we all had a wonderful time. The hosts welcomed us with a gift and left a few delicious treats! Such a wonderful home to stay in over Thanksgiving! Loved it in every way!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

rick r.

20 Oct 2023

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

Created Family Memories

Spacious kitchen with great views of the ocean and bountiful agriculture lands. The kitchen is well equipped with cookware, utensils, dishes (etc.) and spices. The dishwasher is nice and quiet while you're watching a movie :-) It's a nice open space with the kitchen and living area for the family to gather. Everything was comfy and homey. Bedrooms were roomy and comfortable. Upstairs bedroom is something to see. And the loft area is very inviting for all ages, with games and toys - even when trying to show a 4 year old how to play chess (evidently, there are rules I didn't know about). We used the provided beach chairs to sit in the sand and enjoy the beach, which was is close walk. There was a little free library next door which was kind of fun as we have one at home as well. We got there a day before the rest of the family arrived, and when they walked in the comments were "wow!". And so was ours! Linens and towels were provided as well. We don't live too far away and with everything that was available, we brought too much stuff. We were welcomed with a nice card, a little candy and custom mugs (which our son tried to steal). Communication with Erin and Bryan was great and they helped answer any questions we had. We can go on and on, but you need to see it for yourself! It was wonderful to create family memories there and we are looking forward to additional visits at The Copper Nest. We've be telling neighbors to look up "The Copper Nest" on YouTube.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne G.

27 Sept 2023

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

Loved this house!

We had such a great time staying here. The house was clean, nicely furnished and decorated, and was stocked with everything we needed! Awesome views from the house. Great communication from the owners. Would definitely stay here again if we return to Pajaro Dunes!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana S., Modesto, USA

2 Jan 2023

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

Fabulous Stay!

This home lacked no imenities. I felt like we were staying at a 5 star hotel!!! A few of my favorite things include wrap around deck for ocean gazing, only a few steps from the beach, fully stocked kitchen and super comfy beds. I highly recommend this home for your next getaway!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

30 Dec 2022

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

Staying here every time!!

We absolutely had the best stay at the Copper Nest. The hosts were very helpful through the whole process and promptly answered all our questions. When we checked in, we were welcomed with a customized welcome card and souvenir coffee mugs. We stayed here for our wedding weekend! We wanted a luxurious place to stay with our cousins and siblings for a wonderful weekend. My now husband and I loved the master suite upstairs and he large closet was a great for all our wedding attire. The two bedrooms on the main floor have their own access to the wrap around deck. We had the most wonderful stay there and look forward to coming back in years to come.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Erin Nelson

We have always dreamed about owning a beach house. We love the Monterey Bay Area and have been renting our favorite beach house that felt like home to us for many years. We hoped and prayed we would have one of our own someday! In 2014 we made a ten year goal to purchase something by the coast. We dreamed of white water views and were looking in the Aptos area. During the summer of 2019 one of our family members was staying at Pajaro Dunes and we fell in love with this area. The Copper Nest was featured as an open house one day during our visit and we decided to take a look. We thought it was so funky walking up to it because it was so high and on STILTS! But we instantly fell in love and felt right at home the moment we walked in. We knew we wanted to create a retreat and share the home with others.

Bryan is a financial planner and radio broadcaster in the Turlock area and Erin is the executive director of a children’s grief center called Jessica’s House in Turlock. They have a family business farming almonds in the Central Valley. They have four children and six grandchildren who all love the beach.

Why they chose this property

This area stood out to us because of the views! We love seeing the ocean views to the West especially during sunset and the agriculture views to the East at sunrise. We also love being able to have the recreation area and beach steps just steps away.

What makes this property unique

The 360 degree views and expert design from Conrad Asturi Studios make this home a rare find. The accessibility to Monterey, Carmel and Santa Cruz is something we enjoy. We often drive to neighboring areas when we are visiting. Dining out is one of our favorite activities and we enjoy trying the excellent restaurants throughout the area. We recently discovered the wine region and restaurants in Carmel Valley and make it a point to visit when we are here.