Distance yourself from this crazy world!

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 587 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Watsonville, CA

Sunset State Beach11 min drive
La Selva Beach14 min drive
Monterey Bay30 min drive
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Shorebirds Resort , a bit of a kept secret on Monterey Bay, is nestled in protected natural habitats on the edge of farmland and a marine sanctuary and just 70 miles from San Francisco and 30 from Silicon Valley. From your home on the beach you can totally unplug. Read a good book, watch for whales and dolphins or take long walks on a practically deserted beach. Or you can just let go…..fly a kite, kayak in the nearby slough, paddle board off the Santa Cruz harbor or ride a roller coaster!

Whatever outside beach side activities you enjoy, Maison Jean-Marie will be your personal sanctuary when you come home. The space is designed for comfort; cooking a great meal with local ingredients from nearby farm stands and fishers; enjoying a Martini, Mojito or Margarita with no place to drive! Sip on some of the great wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains or locally brewed beer. Enjoy raw milk cheeses from a selection of local dairy homesteads. An evening bonfire and smore's are a popular activity on this beach.

Maison Jean-Marie (named after our parents Jean and Marie) is our second home. We make it as inviting to you as we want it for ourselves and our friends. A large wall to wall window and deck provide a massive view of Monterey Bay. Look for whales, dolphins, seals and the occasional otter while enjoying your morning coffee. There’s an never ending fly-over of pelicans.

Property manager

Marc Zammit

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Keep noise level down between 10PM and 9AM

No cleaning of fresh fish in the house sink or shower or No preparing foods that may leave a lingering order (e.g. curries, fried foods, ect)

Beach closet key must be returned to it's original hook by front door for benefit of next guest. $25 fee for loss or misplacement.

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

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

Property Registration Number CO00204

About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this condo is in a rural area and on the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and Hamlin Antiques are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

Sunset State Beach - 11 min drive
Manresa State Beach - 12 min drive
La Selva Beach - 14 min drive
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 18 min drive
Monterey Bay - 30 min drive

Getting around

Salinas Station - 33 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 9 min drive
Starbucks - 7 min drive
Beach Street - 8 min drive
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 10 min drive
Jack In The Box - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Distance yourself from this crazy world! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Distance yourself from this crazy world!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Distance yourself from this crazy world!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Distance yourself from this crazy world! located?

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

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

betsy m., menlo park, ca

16 Mar 2024

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

Relaxing getaway to the beach.

We had a very relaxing extended weekend at this property. The pre rental communication was very thorough, welcoming and helpful. The property is exactly as described in the listing and in photos. We were a small group - just three of us - so we had plenty of space. We cooked all our meals in the open kitchen, using the plentiful cookware and enjoyed the open floorplan. We loved opening the sliding door to hear the ocean - the beach is just steps away! A great unit for a relaxing beach getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene B.

23 Feb 2024

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

Funtastic Stay!!!

Condo was great. It had everyhting we needed and more. Ocean view from licing area was terrific.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gamon Y., San Jose, CA

30 Nov 2023

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

Azong Stay

Everything was as described, the property was clean and orderly. Check in procedure was easy and the view was amazing. We would definitely come back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janis C.

23 Nov 2023

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

Great vacation location

This condo was decorated very nicely with a great view of dunes, beach and ocean. It had everything needed for a perfect vacation home.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

27 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Gracious host

Fourth or fifth time to Pajaro Dunes, which tells you how much we (two old friends on their annual getaway) like this place. The ocean view from the condo was so relaxing. We played golf, went whale watching and hiked. Marc was a very gracious and responsive host

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marc Zammit

Our hardworking immigrant parents, Jean and Marie, graciously left us the means to purchase this wonderful second home. It is owned by siblings, Maire-Jeanne and Marc and their respective husbands.

Pajaro Dunes has been a family reunion destination for years. We are so happy that we can now call it home. We hope you will fell the same way when you visit!

Why they chose this property

It's a great setting to just be in-the-moment and unwind. When we come here, there are no TTD lists!

We enjoy cooking and family dinners. In a few minutes we can be at the Cabrillo Farmer's market in Santa Cruz or the local fruits stands. Phil's Fish Market in Moss landing is just a few miles away. We shop. We cook. We invites friends and just enjoy.

BUT....you should read our guest comments!!!

What makes this property unique

The View! There's nothing like that first cup of coffee on the deck , skimming the water surface for whale spouts or dolphins....enjoying the morning ocean breeze.

Enhanced sanitation protocols in place. Happy to send these to you on request!