Beach House Located On the Beautiful Monterey Bay

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A view of the ocean through a window with a wicker chair in the foreground.
A view from a window overlooking the ocean with waves crashing onto the shore, a table, and chairs inside a room.
A residential area with multiple houses, a wooden fence, and a variety of landscaped gardens.
A hot tub with a wooden deck, a bench, and two lounge chairs.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a dining area with a chair.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Moss Landing, CA
  • Place, Salinas River State Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Castroville

Located in Castroville, this holiday home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Cannery Row, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Monterey Bay and Lovers Point. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Salinas Sports Complex or California Rodeo Grounds. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Map
Moss Landing, CA

What's nearby

  • Salinas River State Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Monterey Bay - 3 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 35 min drive - 33.2 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 20 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪birrieria Coalcoman - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Giant Artichoke Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Phil’s Fish Market & Eatery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach House Located On the Beautiful Monterey Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Beach House Located On the Beautiful Monterey Bay?

As of 8 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach House Located On the Beautiful Monterey Bay on 13 Nov 2026 start from AU$3,305, 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.

Is Beach House Located On the Beautiful Monterey Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach House Located On the Beautiful Monterey Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach House Located On the Beautiful Monterey Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach House Located On the Beautiful Monterey Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach House Located On the Beautiful Monterey Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Castroville holiday home is just steps away from Salinas River State Beach and Monterey Bay. Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve and Salinas River Mouth Nature Preserve are also within 1 mile (2 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. 31 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 49 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place has a great vintage vibe. The kitchen is packed with everything you need for home cooked meals. The bathrooms have soft towels and the essentials. The beds are comfy. On our visit there were a few pictures taken down and the walls were a bit dirty. Did not impact our stay at all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great location on a secluded beach. The weather is fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view on the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

We had a lovely time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No need to comment on the location - if you know about Monterey Dunes, you know all you need to know. If you don't, you need to stay here and find out!As for the home, the host was super responsive. House had everything we needed for a week with the family. Very clean. Not fancy, but comfortable - we would definitely stay here again.
View to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving and anniversary celebration

We've stayed in this condo in years past.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Still A Great Family Getaway!

This was our second stay. We love the boardwalk and flora & fauna! Very clean pool & hot tub which were enjoyed by all. We love the retro decor, eclectic artwork and super comfy beds!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2024
Thanks for your Kind review and return stay.We hope to hear from you again .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Paradise

This house was perfect for my family of six (2 adults, 4 teenagers). The private beach was so fun and relaxing. We will definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Would love to come back again!

This an ideal getaway! Very private, but still close to shops, restaurants ect. The rental was well stocked and clean. Beautiful beach within walking distance. We will definitely be coming back here again!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks for your response.We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cool spot away from the heat wave!

Absolutely lovely spot amongst the dunes and farmland. Very little light pollution made for excellent star gazing, and the beach was very close. Quiet and wonderful. Not much cell connectivity, but that made for a great escape.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Family Spot in Monterey!

Private, practically, beach with beautiful sunsets. Everything a kitchen should have for cooking family dinners, plus a big dining room table to spread out. Super comfy beds, soft linens, plenty of towels, a cupboard full of games & puzzles. Honestly, just bring your groceries and settle in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Vacation

We had a great time. Glad to get out of the valley heat for a week. House was very clean. We appreciated that. Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Moss landing home

This house was delightful. We loved the eclectic decor and funky furnishings. This house felt like a hug from your beach loving, free spirited Aunt. Traveling with four teenagers we were grateful for the three bathrooms and bedrooms with enough space to spread out and have some breathing room. Stairs lead up, down, and to the beach. Everything felt super safe and cozy. We saw groups of families and friends traveling together. The listing says no wifi, but we somehow had enough cell service to keep us all happy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Thanks for your Kind Review.We hope to see you again.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
It is advertised that there is WiFi but there is no internet. When you get the final check in info it says “NO INTERNET”. And that is correct. My other problem with the home is the musty odor when you open the cupboards. There are lots of glasses, plates,etc. It has never been cleaned out. Location Fabulous. Club house and facilities are great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving holiday.

We have stayed at this property numerous times. Every time is beautiful and unique. The house is dated but is clean and functional and serves our family well. My mother and father especially enjoy the warm feeling a visiting grandma's house. There was nothing we needed and the view was spectacular. Cozy and warm and plenty of amenities. Just note that there is no Wi-Fi which we found to be a blessing, as my kids enjoyed the beach and games with their cousins. We will come back again and again!!! We've been enjoying this place for almost 8 years.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2022
Thanks for your kind review.We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Decor is horrible -takes away from the serene beach experience:(

My family and I have stayed at several Monterey Dunes Colony condos. This one is the only one we would not rent again. The location is great, the actual unit is not. Every wall is covered with someone’s garage sale finds, every room packed with old musty furniture, every surface covered with knick knacks. It completely takes away from the serene beach experience. The property management company is responsive, as they dealt with a plumbing issue we were having. There are far better condos to rent in this development.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Each home at the colony is personalized with the owners touch.We appreciate your comments .Fyi the plumbing complaint you were concerned about was found to be a frivolous complaint by the plumbing contractor.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is one of the rare condos in the Colony that has a true second floor with an incredible view of the ocean. The walk from the condo to the beach is the shortest across the Colony, and the dunes are low enough that you can even see the ocean from the bottom level master bedroom. No internet. No problem. No broadcast or cable TV. No problem. Download your favorite movies onto a tablet and enjoy the night air. Yes, it smells musty when you first walk in, but it’s obvious the owners are trying to mitigate that with baking soda air purifiers everywhere. Extra stars for NOT using those stinky plug-ins that give people migraines! I got used to the smell after a day. Yes, the place is outdated, but it is exactly the kind of vacation rental that your grandparents would’ve gone to (and probably do). The nesting chair and recliner that sit right in front of the living room window make it the coziest setting I’ve ever experienced at a Colony condo. My husband literally said, “I think I’m the most relaxed I’ve ever been in my entire life.”
The view from the second-story living room window
The lower-level bedroom
The view from the lower-level master bedroom
The upper-level bedroom
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The overall experience was very good. Had a couple of hiccups like figuring out the light switches for the kitchen/dining area and not being able to get the TV in the living room to work. We figured out how to get Wi-Fi by bringing our own router with us and that worked. The house was clean and well stocked with amenities. We enjoyed the easy access to the beach and the pool and hot tub.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 level condo right on the dunes with short walkway to beach. Lovely views. Convenient with three bedrooms and three baths. Big living room to lounge and overlook ocean. Would recommend for larger family or friends. Kitchen a bit small, but had every appliance and cookware needed. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Community is amazing, house is amazing, beach is AMAZING! Perfect for a quick get-away. So serene and beautiful. Felt like staying in a family home, not like a cold hotel room. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Never rent a place that doesn't show interior photos!

It smelled musty, overcrowded with furniture, and in desperate need of renovation. The listing said it had no wi-fi (who does that nowadays??) but it neglected to say that there was little to no cell service there either. Just getting text messages to send was a major effort. Also, the documentation the owner sent out was confusing at best and down-right untrue at times. The sunsets were great , but I'd suggest finding another unit in this development to rent.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach House

The house was clean welcoming and comfortable on the beautiful beach front with great views. We loved the homes decor and it was well stocked for cooking with plenty of towels bedding and soaps. Many times we had the beach all to ourselves. The kids enjoyed the club house nearby with hot tub pool volleyball and tennis courts on site. We were very happy with the beach house and our family made lots of wonderful memories. Many thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Dunes Vacation

This house is a triple level so feels a little smaller, but was priced well. House was very well stocked. We had a great week. Only drawback is the lack of WiFi and the TV channels, but I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

A little cluttered but a lot of character. Beautiful beaches. Hot tub was not on property, but hot! One complaint: Printed info left in house was out of date: e.g., hours for pool are 10 am, but we went at 9, incorrect time listed in papers in house.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful ocean view

We loved how close it was to the ocean. It’s also wonderful to have twin beds in the other rooms so siblings can have their own space to sleep. The decor is odd and there are a lot of chairs, like other reviewers have said but the space is comfortable and the location is lovely so we would happily stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
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