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Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7

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A wooden house with a green door and a window.
A bedroom with two beds, a large mirror, and artwork on the walls.
A wooden exterior with a door marked '3', a wooden deck, and a staircase leading to a balcony.
A balcony with two chairs and a glass door leading to a sandy area with vegetation.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Pajaro Dunes, CA
  • Place, Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7

A restful coastal escape awaits at Shorebirds 3. Newly remodeled and nestled among the cypress trees, this peaceful Pajaro Dunes condo is just a 1-minute walk from the ocean. Enjoy easy, stair-free access to both the condo and the beach—perfect for coming and going with beach chairs, coolers, and all your seaside essentials.

Inside, you'll find everything you need for an easy and comfortable stay. The beautifully remodeled full kitchen features Craftsman-style cabinetry and high-quality stainless-steel appliances, making it just as easy to prepare a family dinner as it is to enjoy a slow morning coffee before heading to the beach.

Slip away to the restful primary bedroom, featuring a comfortable queen bed, quality linens, and a private ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower.

Perfect for couples, families, girls' weekends, golfers, or a peaceful remote-work escape, Shorebirds 3 makes a wonderful home base for exploring the Monterey Bay.
Spend your days whale watching, golfing, exploring nearby Santa Cruz and Monterey, or simply enjoying long walks on the beach and beautiful coastal sunsets.

Just an 8-minute drive into town, you'll have convenient access to groceries, dining, and everyday essentials while still feeling miles away from the hustle and bustle. At Pajaro Dunes, the pavement meets the sand and the pace naturally slows down.

​​​​​​​Come for the beach, stay for the peaceful coastal setting—and enjoy the rare convenience of no stairs between your condo and the sand.

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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

Property Registration Number TOT CERTIFICATE #0094
Property # 3931463vb
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this condo is on the beach. 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.
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Pajaro Dunes, CA

What's nearby

  • Palm Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Monterey Bay - 8 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 36 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 53 min drive - 59.4 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 32 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7?

As of 8 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7 on 1 Feb 2027 start from AU$1,615, 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 Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Retreat | Steps to Sand | Remodeled | Sleeps 7 located?

Situated on the beach, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Monterey Bay. Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve and Zmudowski State Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
yes, it was amazing thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful beach condo

I love this beach. The accommodations were Very nicely upgraded. Thank you for a nice vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
everything was perfect. thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace @ Pajaro

We had a wonderful stay at Shorebirds! The condo was peaceful and well-maintained, with excellent communication from both the management company and the kind owners. We definitely plan to return for another visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Returning guests

We stayed at the Pajaro Dunes Resort five years ago with our children. We had a great time and said we would be back. Being close to the water was nice. The condo and the beach were both clean and quiet. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a cute place

The place was great! Nice and clean and close to the beach. The only thing that could be updated was the tv as we had to get a portable dvd player cause the one built into tv didn’t work. Otherwise everything was really nice and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was great, we enjoyed ourselves and the layout of the space. I would suggest placing curtains or blinds on the window behind the couch. The lack of privacy from the outdoors and neighbors was a bit uncomfortable. Other than that it was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for staying with us. The condo does face a protected sand dune, which is not accessible to neighbors or the public, but I can understand how it may feel a bit more open than expected. We truly appreciate your suggestion, and we already have curtains scheduled to be installed this week to provide that extra sense of privacy. I’m glad you enjoyed the layout and your stay overall, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been to Pajaro before numerous times as family. The beach was not as clean as it typically is and Monday early morning. There was a person sleeping on the beach when I went out there. The security guard said he was just waiting for his friends to pick him up. The man was obviously under the influence and eventually left on his own.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2025
Thank you for your feedback and for being a returning guest to Pajaro Dunes. While the beach and surrounding areas are managed by the State Park, we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Security responded promptly, and we’re glad the situation was resolved safely. We hope you enjoyed your stay overall and look forward to welcoming you again under calmer conditions.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home base

Very clean and safe. Fast access to amazing beach. Excellent accommodations. Basic cooking utensils, salt, pepper, mayo, olive oil etc. May want to bring some zip lock bags, there were none. There were no beach chairs, but you could rent them for 15 at the guest desk. There were pickleball paddles in the condo (courts on site). The pond on property had a nice walking path. We are birders so there was always something to see. Glxondo was a manageable distance from Santa Cruz and Monterey, which we visited daily. The little patio received sun all day, which was lovely. All in all, a great stay, we would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Father’s day getaway

it was nice and quiet stay and the house was nicely furnished it took us awhile to locate the tv which is older so we did watch much and we really wished it had a bbq. You mainly have a view of the dunes not the beach really but it’s around the corner. bed was comfortable but it was to high for me i’m short so i slept on couch also comfortable. we had a shortage of wash clothes fou the four of their was only two .Other than that it was nice and easy to rent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
We appreciated that the unit had been updated. We found the beds and the chairs in the living room to be very uncomfortable. Apparently this area is very foggy and gloomy in July and there wasn’t much to do because it was also very cold. One thing that the owners could’ve done was provide a better TV in a better location in the room it’s sort of stuck in a corner where it’s difficult to watch. I was very happy with how quiet it was. There is nothing to do in this area for miles so unless you want a very quiet, secluded vacation, I would not recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you appreciated the updates to the unit and the peaceful, quiet setting. The TV is set on a pull-out platform to allow guests to adjust it for easier viewing—though we’ll definitely take another look at its placement based on your comment. As for the location, it’s truly a hidden gem—tucked away from the hustle and bustle with minimal light pollution and cool, misty summers that many of our regular guests specifically seek out to escape the triple-digit inland heat. It’s an ideal spot for a tranquil coastal retreat, but we understand it may not be the right fit for everyone. Thank you again for staying with us and sharing your thoughts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Judy or Brandy

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At The Dunes
Business Hours: Monday through Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm
(831) 768-7285
Property Managers: Judy Baker and Brandy Banuelos

Languages:

English, Spanish

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