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Pajaro Dunes Resort: Top floor Modern Condo with Dazzling Ocean Views - Sleeps 6

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Watsonville, CA
  • Place, Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Pajaro Dunes Resort: Top floor Modern Condo with Dazzling Ocean Views - Sleeps 6

Welcome to Pajaro Dunes Resort, Shorebirds 203. Enjoy our beautifully appointed third-level, 2-bedroom, 2-bath Premium condo with stunning ocean views—perfect for a relaxing coastal getaway.

Our living room is bright and comfortable! We have an electric fireplace in the living room and a 44” Samsung Smart TV with Roku, plus Cable in both the living room and master bedroom. High-speed Wi-Fi is also included.

This condo sleeps up to 6 guests with a King bed in the oceanfront master suite and two queen beds in the guest bedroom. Recent updates include new mattresses in the guest room, refreshed linens in the master suite, updated kitchen essentials, and upgraded handheld showerheads in both bathrooms.

Step outside to enjoy the propane BBQ, ideal for outdoor dining after a day at the beach. Comfortable, well-maintained, and thoughtfully updated, this ocean-view retreat is a great choice for your next stay. Please note there are stairs up to the third level, but we have amazing ocean views!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
4 & under, not included in guest count.
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Events

No events allowed
Quiet time is 10 pm - 8 am.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$250 fine. ONLY allowed in designated areas.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Return furniture to its original position. Close all window coverings. Turn off all appliances and heaters.
After loading the dishwasher, please do not leave any dishes behind in the sink.
Remove all recycling from home to outside bins.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 780003vb
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: Quiet time is 10 pm - 8 am.
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 deadlock

About the area

Watsonville

Located in Watsonville, this condo is near theme parks. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Watsonville, CA

What's nearby

  • Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palm Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 35 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Cannery Row - 50 min drive - 57.6 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 52 min drive - 59.1 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 31 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Street Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pajaro Dunes Resort: Top floor Modern Condo with Dazzling Ocean Views - Sleeps 6 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pajaro Dunes Resort: Top floor Modern Condo with Dazzling Ocean Views - Sleeps 6?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pajaro Dunes Resort: Top floor Modern Condo with Dazzling Ocean Views - Sleeps 6?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pajaro Dunes Resort: Top floor Modern Condo with Dazzling Ocean Views - Sleeps 6?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Pajaro Dunes Resort: Top floor Modern Condo with Dazzling Ocean Views - Sleeps 6 located?

Situated in Watsonville, this condo building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve, Zmudowski State Beach and Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve. Sunset State Beach is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mr. S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was excellent. It was very peaceful. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the view and had a peaceful stay! It’s great to know you had a wonderful time. Hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this vacation rental. The place itself was beautiful, and waking up to the ocean view each morning was a highlight of the trip. It was also an easy walk to the beach, which was quiet and peaceful with hardly any other people around.The property managers were very responsive and attentive. When we noticed the toaster in the kitchen was not working, they quickly brought us a new one, which we really appreciated.Overall, a great experience and we would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2026
Thank you for taking the time to complete our survey. We truly appreciate your kind feedback and are delighted to hear you had such a wonderful stay. It’s great to know you enjoyed the beauty of the home and those peaceful ocean views each morning, along with the easy access to a quiet, relaxing beach. We’re also glad our team could promptly assist with the toaster and help make your stay more comfortable. We’re thrilled you had a great experience and truly appreciate your recommendation. We would love to welcome you back for another relaxing beach getaway in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beckie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great, relaxing time at Pajaro! The condo was perfect for me and my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
Thank you! We're so glad to hear you had another relaxing stay at Pajaro and that the condo was a perfect fit for your family. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful oceanfront getaway

We truly enjoyed our stay. The property was beautiful, peaceful, and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2021
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin J.

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

Nice place!

Location was awesome and the view was amazing. Very nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Thank you for sharing about your trip! We're so glad you enjoyed our home and our beach community of Pajaro Dunes. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

beautiful beach spot

We love coming here. Great spot, clean and up to date
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Wonderful to hear you enjoyed the condo! We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Family Fun

Great apartment and had everything that we needed to have a great spring break vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2024
Hi there Sarah, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're stoked to hear that this condo was a great fit for you and your party! We hope you keep us in mind for your next trip to Pajaro! Warmly, The Pajaro Dunes Resort
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne C.

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

Great!

My family loved this property. It was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. We loved the view and how close it was to the beach. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2024
Hi Lynne! Thank You for the 5 star review! We are glad to hear that the property had all the amenities that you needed and wanted available during your stay. Hopefully we can Welcome you soon again! Warm Regards, Pajaro Dunes Resort
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

Weekend get away.

A beautiful condo at a nice location with a great view of the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2022
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

Lovely Getaway

We chose to return to this condo because it’s so beautifully kept up and well equipped. We’ll be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2021
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine N.

The property was clean and had a nice view of the ocean from the front room.

We had a lovely stay at this condo. It was our first time at Pajaro Dunes and we loved the remoteness of it. The unit was super clean and very nicely decorated with nautical themes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
We really appreciate your comments regarding your stay at our place in Pajaro Dunes. It is people as yourself that we hope will come back and continue to enjoy our place. Thank you so much for your response concerning our place and we look forward towards seeing you again. Yours truly, Lanz Goldmann
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence D.

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

Comfortable Condo with Great Views and Beach

Comfortable condo with two good-sized bedrooms and two bathrooms. Nice kitchen with plenty of cooking items. Great views to beach. You can walk to the beautiful beach just behind the condo building. Pajaro Dunes is a quiet, relaxing place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2024
Hello Lawrence, We are so glad to hear that you found the condo pleasant and fully equipped during for beach stay. Hope to see you back soon again! Warm Regards, Pajaro Dunes Resort
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Very nice!

Very well appointed property with great view. We have stayed at Pajaro Dune many time but this was our first time in a condo. We loved it and would happily return to this property. Loved the artwork!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2020
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

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

Shorebirds 203

Excellent time for our family. We plan on making it a 4th of July tradition
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Great to hear your family loved spending 4th of July at Pajaro Dunes Resort! We hope to welcome you back for your annual tradition.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

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

Peaceful location with easy access to Monterey & Santa Cruz

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Pajaro Dunes. It was a great place to use as a base to visit Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur, and Santa Cruz. Also a nice peaceful place to hang out for itself ... nice beach, sunsets, bird watching, etc.. The unit was exactly as described, and Pajaro Dunes has plenty of Pickleball, Tennis Courts, etc. We had a great time and would be happy to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Hi there Dave! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay here at the Pajaro Dunes Resort and got to enjoy of the tennis and pickle-ball courts, we hope to see you again soon! Warmly, Pajaro Dunes
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie C.

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

Amazing view!! Steps to the beach.

The view was amazing. Condo is on the 3rd floor so we felt safe to sleep with slider doors open and fell asleep to the sound of the waves in the most comfortable king size bed. The beach is steps away with not very many peolple at all. Staff was was very nice. The place was cute and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2024
Thanks for sharing about your vacation. We're so glad we could host a wonderful relaxing trip to Pajaro Dunes. We love our gated beach community and love sharing this special place who love the coast as much as we do. Come stay again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

PATRICIA S.

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

The place was ver nice!

We enjoyed this place very much. It is in a hidden location...great if you want to be far away from busy beaches. May I suggest softer towels? The ones we had were pretty rough...also having shampoo and conditioner in the bathrooms would have been nice...
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2022
Thank you for the amazing review! We appreciate your feedback. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide shampoo or conditioner at the moment due to Covid policies. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

Excellent Escape, Close to SF!

We've stayed at Pajaro Dunes condos over the years and this unit is our favorite by far! The furnishings are all good quality and the kitchen well outfitted for cooking. The owners have created a warm, inviting space with their own artwork which complements things perfectly! The sunsets viewed from the deck/living room will be long remembered.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2020
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron L.

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

Work and golf

Used property as a base to work at my daughters home and play some golf.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified

8/10 Good

abby c.

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

Great condo!

Heater wasn't working in living room, towels were stained and 2-3 blinds were broken in second bedroom which let in light in the morning. Other than that, the place was wonderful and we enjoyed our stay. Beach was amazing and the place was comfortable and nice! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2021
Thank you for the honest review! We are so appreciative for letting us know the issues you incurred, and glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

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

Great Condo

I have been going to Pajaro every summer since I was in diapers. I love that I now visit with my husband and daughter. This year my in-laws joined us. We had plenty of space. The condo had everything we needed. It was very nice, obviously recently updated. We all especially loved the owners beautiful artwork showcased in the condo. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2022
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Shauna P.

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

Construction

The property was GREAT!! We just experienced awful construction below our condo and that’s what made is a horrible experience. Nothing to do with the property itself or the staff! Just the construction
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2022
Thank you for the amazing & honest review! We are sorry there was construction that was out of our control since we don't service that unit. I hope we can welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gina L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Vacation

There was no barbeque, from the front door to some of the walls were dirty.. Dirty dishes not washed.. No barbeque, had to call the main office to patio furniture not very being very nice outside
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec 2022
Hello Gina, Thanks for your honest feedback! We do our best to keep our homes clean and updated. We're so sorry the home wasn't fully ready for you! Please know our teams are available 7 days a week to help make your stay as enjoyable as possible. We manage over 100 homes here at Pajaro Dunes and on your next visit, we'd love to help you find a home that better suits what you are looking for. Best Regards, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

BFF Beach Trip

This beautiful home away from home had everything we needed, including a wonderful view of the water and is just steps from the beach. The gift store on the property was convenient and we took advantage of the free movie rentals there as well. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2021
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Pajaro Dunes Team
Verified

4/10 Poor

Elisa L.

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

location was great

We got there and there was no hot water for two (2) days. We called the office and at 7pm the second day it was working. If you stay here keep in mind that there was only 1 beach towel, no spices, not foil paper, no baggies no tupperware and no cleaning supplies. The guest bathroom is very high to get into the the tub/shower. I almost fell. It was not worth the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

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