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Ocean View Beach House in the Sand Dunes on Monterey Bay

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Ocean-side Deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Watsonville, CA
  • Place, Palm Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunset State Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Ocean View Beach House in the Sand Dunes on Monterey Bay

This ocean view beach house is located in the sand dunes on Monterey Bay with a full view of the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Pajaro Valley on the other. There are decks on both sides of the house. A short trail (no road to cross) leads to the miles of sandy beach. The house is inside the Pajaro Dunes gated community with 24 hour security and common area walking/biking trails, tennis courts, volleyball and basketball court. The house is fully furnished with a complete kitchen, linens and towels and all the latest board games to enjoy in front of the gas fireplace. The kids can play without worry of cars inside Pajaro Dunes Community (no roads are between the house & the beach) Unfortunately, the Pajaro Dunes Community does not permit any guest pets.

The house location is in the center of Monterey Bay between Carmel/Monterey and Santa Cruz. San Francisco is 100 miles to the north; San Jose/Silicon Valley is less than an hour away. The closest golf is 5 minutes away and the famous courses in Monterey are less than 30 minutes away. Monterey aquarium and the Santa Cruz Boardwalk are within 1/2 hour drive. World renowned bird watching and kayaking at Elkhorn Slough is 10 minutes away in Moss Landing.

Keywords: Beach House

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number CO02038

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. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • La Selva Beach - 12 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Sunset State Beach - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Moss Landing State Beach - 14 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Monterey Bay - 29 min drive - 43.6 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 34 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean View Beach House in the Sand Dunes on Monterey Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View Beach House in the Sand Dunes on Monterey Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View Beach House in the Sand Dunes on Monterey Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View Beach House in the Sand Dunes on Monterey Bay located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 177 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this property- a true beach house. Windows in downstairs bedrooms definitely needed cleaning ; kitchen supplies added and spruced up; but overall a delightful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house. Beautiful views. Nicely stocked and organized for a wonderful family vacation. Very thorough information provided by the hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was a perfect gathering spot for our family of three generations. We loved the decks on BOTH sides of the house, the amazing view of the ocean, and the practical layout. Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

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

Family Weekend at the Beach

Perfect set up and location. Our group of 5 adults appreciated the open living area with great ocean view and easy access to the beach. The house has plenty of seating, beds are comfortable, and the deck is nice space to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Y.

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

Family

Perfect place to entertain young children and close proximity to the Aquarium. Our stay was amazing. The beach is beautiful and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

would stay again!

Our stay at Pajaro Dunes Resort was truly memorable. The beachfront location is absolutely stunning, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Our rental home was spacious and well-appointed, comfortably accommodating our entire family. The floor plan, kitchen and decks made for a pleasant gathering space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie S.

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

Perfect home base!

This was the perfect home base for us as we explored the central coast. Stocked with everything we needed, clean, and quick access to the beach--what else do we need?! Thank you so much for sharing this magical place!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tillmann R., Hannover

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

Super Location

We Are family from Germany at roadtrip to the northwest. Very nice, clean place. Very well equiped. Directly at the Beach. We really enjoyed the stay. Awesome Place!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
WE didn't have any contact with the property manager (none required, so I can't comment on that) - the towels and house smelled very musty .. the washer had mold in it .. and suspect that is the reason for the musty smell. I expect some "dampness" from beach living .. but it was more than that. One item to note - the banister rungs for the stairs is not up to code - I could fit my head through and a small child could fit their whole body. We brought a baby gate for the top of the stairs. Aside from that we loved the place - had a fabulous time and would return (bringing our own towels however).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Spring break at the Beach House

It was our third visit to this property. It was perfection! The house is large enough to fit our group of six in comfort. The beds are soft. Every bedroom has a well equipped bathroom. The kitchen has all the tools you need to cook all of your meals. The kids rode bikes in the front. The teens played volleyball in the court. The beach was just steps away from the house. We had a GREAT time!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice W.

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

Serenity

Sunrise on one side of the house, sunset on the other. Couldn’t ask for more. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Fred O.

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

Lots of stairs

It’s a beautiful place but lots of stairs my kids and elderly parents had trouble with climbing up and down the steps in the front of the house only way to access the house and also the steep stairs in the house home was pretty dirty and garbage is were completely full and falling out onto the ground, which the owner did take care of after I pointed it out but not sure it was cleaned before our arrival due to cobwebs and stains on the pillows that we had a good time I just wouldn’t recommend it for a little children or elderly unless you don’t mind the stairs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time celebrating our friend's birthday. The house was perfect for cooking together and lounging in the living room and on the deck. The proximity to the beach was the best - just steps away for miles of beach walking. The house was clean and well appointed, and the bedrooms were comfortable. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful home to spend a week and enjoy the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie L.

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

Fantastic!

I think this house is the best deal in all of Pajaro Dunes! It was spotless, well appointed, and the bathrooms have been updated, which is really nice in an older beach home. The beds were comfortable and had nice bedding. And the best part is that it has views of the farms on one side and the ocean on the other. I can’t think the owners enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at this property. The layout of the house is perfect for our family, it is very comfortable and had everything we needed for a fun week at the beach. We hope to stay there again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Amarillo, TX

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

Celebration

My family and i had a wonderful stay. I gave a 4 star on cleaniness as there were many cobwebs in the celing and windows. The home was cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avery

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

Amazing house on the beach

This house is awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland L.

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

Eye Opening stay for family members

The house was perfect for our first holiday all in the same house instead of separate hotel rooms, etc. The fact that there was a bathroom for each bedroom was a big plus. The house siting and location, although not directly on the beach with no houses in front of it, it as high enough to give a glimpse of the ocean. The sand dune surrounds and separation from the other houses was a big design plus for the house also. The long deck on the ocean view side provided great outdoor space to eat, hangout and photos also.Just about everything required, was provided. Very pleased and would recommend house to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

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

Beach Trip With Friends

Overall an awesome experience and a beautiful little house on the dunes! The railings on the stairs were wide enough for our kids to fit through so just a little heads up for parents with small children. Also, the bbq is charcoal so if you plan to grill, be sure to plan accordingly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

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

Perfect for a respite with girlfriends

The house was perfect for our stay. Beautiful views from both sides of the house. The house was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed sitting on both decks while viewing the ocean on the west side and the slough and hills to the east. The slough was teeming with activity! Even saw a seal checking out the breakfast options during high tide. Egrets and herons usually always present. 3 very comfortable bedrooms and 3 nice bathrooms. Perfect. The kitchen was great. Very easy to find what we needed as well as nice pots and pans. I wanted to mention to anyone who is considering this house, there are lots of stairs from either parking lot to the door. This means you have to carry all your belongs and groceries etc up and down the stairs. I knew this ahead because I read the description of the property and looked at all the photos. We kept our carrying bags smaller and used smaller coolers. And got some great exercise! A very short walk to the beach from the house. We saw dolphins, otters, seals, and so many different types of shore birds. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Lovely beach getaway!

We have stayed at Pajaro a few times in the smaller 1-2BR condos, but this time we were two families with 3 kids total. This was perfect for a slightly larger group and the easy access large porch(es), and views were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thecila N.

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

Home away from home

This was our second time coming to this home and I absolutely love it. Very comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michaela S.

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

Strandurlaub

Wir haben sehr schöne und erholsame Tage in diesem wunderbaren Beach-Haus verbracht.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise D.

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

A real beach cabin

Although the weather wasn’t bathing suit beach weather, we found lots of activities in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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